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In a dark, climate-controlled basement room in London, some 14,000 dried plants are stored. This is the eighteenth-century herbarium of Carl Linnaeus himself, meticulously catalogued in faded folders tied with brown cotton ribbon. The plants were collected by botanists across the globe in an effort to map the world s flora. Some have been hastily taped to the sheet, others carefully mounted and described in elegant handwriting. Some of the plants are spoils of war or trade goods, and many people sacrificed their lives to contribute to this collection. What can the Linnaean Herbarium tell us about eighteenth-century relationships to the natural world? And what stories are hiding among these pages? <br/><br/>In this book, photographer Lena Granefelt literally illuminates herbarium sheets from two of the most significant Linnaean collections in the world, one held by the Linnean Society of London and the other by the Swedish Museum of Natural History. In the light from Granefelt s flash invisible details emerge: the structure of the paper, watermarks, and notes that bring together the thoughts and observations of botanists from many different eras. Colours also re-emerge, folds and enclosed seeds become visible. <br/><br/>This photographic documentation is accompanied by the words of Sverker Sörlin, historian of ideas, professor of environmental history and award-winning author, who examines the practicalities of plant collecting and reveals the contribution of herbaria to a revolution in knowledge about our world.

As influential today as when it was first published, The Selfish Gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view of evolution - a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be seen as vehicles for their replication. This imaginative, powerful, and stylistically brilliant work not only brought the insights of Neo-Darwinism to a wide audience, but galvanized the biology community, generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research. Forty years later, its insights remain as relevant today as on the day it was published. This 40th anniversary edition includes a new epilogue from the author discussing the continuing relevance of these ideas in evolutionary biology today, as well as the original prefaces and foreword, and extracts from early reviews. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think.

A unique, boxed set of 30 instruction cards by Marina Abramovic to teach you this legend of performance art's method for reaching a higher consciousness and confronting life's challenges.<br/><br/>Using exercises Marina Abramovic has developed for herself to prepare for her incredible performance works, the Method will help you focus, reconnect with the present, and locate your highest creative potential.

An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period. <br/><br/>There's a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter... It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with this winter-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers. <br/><br/><strong>INCLUDES THE STORIES:</strong><br/>The Chocolate Box<br/>A Christmas Tragedy<br/>The Coming of Mr Quin<br/>The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest<br/>The Clergyman's Daughter<br/>The Plymouth Express<br/>Problem at Pollensa Bay<br/>Sanctuary<br/>The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge<br/>The World's End<br/>The Manhood of Edward Robinson<br/>Christmas Adventure

<b>Learn everything you need to know about psychedelics with this ultimate guide packed with information on popular psychedelic drugs like </b><b>psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, DMT and LSD</b><b>-plus practical tips for microdosing and how to safely "trip"-from bestselling author Dr. Rick Strassman. </b><BR><BR>Entering the world of psychedelic drugs can be challenging, and many aren't sure where to start. As research continues to expand and legalization looms on the horizon for psychedelics like psilocybin, you may need a guide to navigate what psychedelics are, how they work, and their potential benefits and risks.<BR> <BR> <i>The Psychedelic Handbook </i>is a complete manual that is accessible to anyone with an interest in these "mind-manifesting" substances. Packed with information on psilocybin, LSD, DMT/ayahuasca, mescaline/peyote, ketamine, MDMA, ibogaine, 5-methoxy-DMT ("the toad"), and <i>Salvia divinorum/</i>salvinorin A, this book is your ultimate reference for understanding the science and history of psychedelics; discovering their potential to treat depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and other disorders, as well as to increase wellness, creativity, and meditation; learning how to safely trip and explaining what we know about microdosing; and recognizing and caring for negative reactions to psychedelics.<BR> <BR> Clinical research psychiatrist, founding figure of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and best-selling author of <i>DMT: The Spirit Molecule</i>, Dr. Rick Strassman shares his experience and perspectives as neither advocate nor foe of psychedelics in order to help readers understand the effects of these remarkable drugs.

For the first time, "The Book of the Law" is offered in a deluxe, hardcover edition fittingly issued in celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the holy text.

Discover humanity's past and its future in this in this special box set featuring Sapiens--a reading pick of President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg--and its acclaimed companion Homo Deus.