For as long as orchid hybrids have been made, breeders have been naming them after prominent women of the day. Chadwick & Son Orchids has named and presented namesake cattleyas to nineteen consecutive First Ladies. First Ladies and Their Orchids: A Century of Namesake Cattleyas tells the story of these nineteen hybrids and the First Ladies they were named after, from Woodrow Wilson's second wife, Edith, who coveted "canaries, bourbon, and orchids," through Doctor Jill Biden, who lives just minutes from the Chadwick home in Wilmington, Delaware.

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This investigative narrative explores the latest research on dog intelligence.

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Scientists are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. In this book the author tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before.

Chris Thomas takes us on a gripping round-the-world journey to meet the enterprising creatures that are thriving in the Anthropocene, from York's ochre-coloured comma butterfly to hybrid bison in North America, scarlet-beaked pukekos in New Zealand, and Asian palms forming thickets in the European Alps. In so doing, he questions our irrational persecution of so-called 'invasive species', and shows us that we should not treat the Earth as a faded masterpiece that we need to restore.

A book exploring the emerging science on plant intelligence, uncovering plants' complex and unimaginable capabilities and calling into question what we consider to be conscious agents in the natural world.

From dandelions to fritillaries, clovers to snowdrops, Christopher Stocks reveals interesting and unusual facts about these plants. Discover herbal lore, medicinal uses, tips on identification, and the ability of these flowers, some alarmingly parasitic, to adapt to the vagaries of their climate. Featuring illustrations by Angie Lewin, widely admired for her alluring images of the natural world, this companion guide celebrates the timeless beauty of her favorite wild flowers through expressive and evocative artworks.

In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi Prasad weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global, natural, and cultural history (and future) of a unique material that has fascinated the world for thousands of years.

Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies makes it easier than ever to set up and take care of a freshwater aquarium--and the fish within it. Inside, you'll find basic information to start your own freshwater aquarium, purchase and maintain healthy fish and plants, and find tips and tricks on how to introduce new fish and systems into your aquatic family.

Updated and expanded from the previous release to incorporate new photos and an improved, more readable layout, this is a resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, foragers, and cooks alike.