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The World of Kew Carolyn Fry

World of Kew, The By Carolyn Fry

The World of Kew by Carolyn Fry


$25.99
Condition - Very Good
6 in stock

Summary

Published to accompany the third series of "A Year at Kew", this illustrated book takes a look at the fascinating world of Kew Gardens, with a particular emphasis on its conservation work in Britain and abroad. It covers all of Kew's projects, from helping to solve crimes to developing plant remedies to fight HIV.

The World of Kew Summary

The World of Kew by Carolyn Fry

Without plants, there would be no life on earth. Kew Gardens is famous for its breathtaking displays of flowers and tree,s but this World Heritage Site is also a globally important scientific and historical organization. Scientists and gardeners use the plants and knowledge that have been collected at Kew since the eighteenth century to advance understanding of the earth's environment and of how plant lfe can be used for human benefit. Published to accompany the ten-part BBC2 series A New Year at Kew, this fascinating book takes us behind the scenes to show the extraordinary range of work carried out at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place - home to the Millenium Seed Bank - and by Kew staff overseas. From using forensic botant to micropagating plants facing extinction, from investigating herbal cures from Alzheimer's disease to replanting the volcano-ravaged island of Montserrat, the book shows us aspects of Kew's work that are largely hidden from view abut the benefits of which are far reachingl In the process it provides an absorbing and accessible introduction to such topical subjects as biodiversity, practical conservation and economic botany. Lavishly illustrated and filled with engrossing stories and engaging characters, this book brings to life the world of Kew and the global importance of its work.

The World of Kew Reviews

"After reading this book, you'll see Kew in an entirely new light" Garden News "Contains masses of glorious photographs and is packed full of interesting facts... Just the thing to escape into on a cold winter's day" Sunday Herald Magazine

About Carolyn Fry

Carolyn Fry is a writer and journalist specializing in science, conservation, natural history and adventure travel. A former editor of Geographical, the magazine of the Royal Geographical Society, she is a contributor to Kew magazine, BBC Wildlife, BBC History, BBC Online, The Times, Sunday Telegraph, Independent on Sunday, Guardian Online and New Scientist. Under Carolyn's editorship, Geographical won the British Environment and Media Award for Best Environmental Coverage in a Consumer Magazine. Carolyn also wrote a series of essays to accompany Colin Prior's photographs in the book Living Tribes. She is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Additional information

GOR001228032
9780563493785
056349378X
The World of Kew by Carolyn Fry
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Ebury Publishing
2006-10-26
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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