Evergreen Ash

Evergreen Ash
Title Evergreen Ash PDF eBook
Author Christopher Abram
Publisher University of Virginia Press
Pages 414
Release 2019-02-06
Genre Literary Criticism
ISBN 0813942284

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Norse mythology is obsessed with the idea of an onrushing and unstoppable apocalypse: Ragnarok, when the whole of creation will perish in fire, smoke, and darkness and the earth will no longer support the life it once nurtured. Most of the Old Norse texts that preserve the myths of Ragnarok originated in Iceland, a nation whose volcanic activity places it perpetually on the brink of a world-changing environmental catastrophe. As the first full-length ecocritical study of Old Norse myth and literature, Evergreen Ash argues that Ragnarok is primarily a story of ecological collapse that reflects the anxieties of early Icelanders who were trying to make a home in a profoundly strange, marginal, and at times hostile environment. Christopher Abram here contends that Ragnarok offers an uncanny foreshadowing of our current global ecological crisis—the era of the Anthropocene. Ragnarok portends what may happen when a civilization believes that nature can be mastered and treated only as a resource to be exploited for human ends. The enduring power of the Ragnarok myth, and its relevance to life in the era of climate change, lies in its terrifying evocation of a world in which nothing is what it was before, a world that is no longer home to us—and, thus, a world with no future. Climate change may well be our Ragnarok.

Ash

Ash
Title Ash PDF eBook
Author Edward Parker
Publisher Reaktion Books
Pages 217
Release 2021-05-19
Genre Science
ISBN 1789143578

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Ash is a beautifully illustrated account of the botanical and cultural faces of the ash tree. The book maps the tree’s evolution and geographical spread across the entire Northern Hemisphere over the last 44 million years, and describes the 43 species that grace the planet today. Edward Parker also explores the botany, cultural history, and medicinal uses of the tree, from its significance in ancient Indo-European cultures, to its remarkable properties in treating Alzheimer’s disease. In addition he looks at topical issues, such as the devastating effects that the spread of the emerald ash borer beetle and the ash dieback fungal infection are having on Northern Hemisphere forests.

Oak: The Frame of Civilization

Oak: The Frame of Civilization
Title Oak: The Frame of Civilization PDF eBook
Author William Bryant Logan
Publisher W. W. Norton & Company
Pages 337
Release 2006-06-27
Genre History
ISBN 0393327787

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Explores the role that the oak tree has played throughout history and in shaping the modern world.

The Story of Myths

The Story of Myths
Title The Story of Myths PDF eBook
Author Ernest Edward Kellett
Publisher
Pages 290
Release 1927
Genre Folklore
ISBN

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Gardenlust

Gardenlust
Title Gardenlust PDF eBook
Author Christopher Woods
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 417
Release 2018-09-25
Genre Gardening
ISBN 160469890X

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“An extraordinary collection of 21st-century gardens that will arouse wanderlust… Whether you are a garden globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this book is definitely one to add to your collection.” —Gardens Illustrated A steep hillside oasis in Singapore, a garden distinguished by shape and light in Marrakech, a haunting tree museum in Switzerland—these are just a few of the extraordinary outdoor havens visited in Gardenlust. In this sumptuous global tour of modern gardens, intrepid plant expert Christopher Woods spotlights 50 gardens that push boundaries and define natural beauty in significant ways. Featuring both private and public gardens, this journey makes its way from the Americas and Europe to Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Asia, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Along the way, you'll learn about the people, plants, and stories that make these iconic gardens so lust-worthy. As inspiring as it is insightful, Gardenlust will delight your passion for garden inspiration—and the many places it grows.

Statistics GCSE for AQA

Statistics GCSE for AQA
Title Statistics GCSE for AQA PDF eBook
Author Jayne Kranat
Publisher
Pages 326
Release 2001
Genre Education
ISBN 9780199147885

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Aims to provide a match for the AQA Statistics specification. This book is suitable for both Foundation and Higher tier candidates. It provides: practice at the statistical techniques needed for the exam; and integrated project ideas and a separate coursework unit that aims to help students develop their skills in this important area.

The Trees of San Francisco

The Trees of San Francisco
Title The Trees of San Francisco PDF eBook
Author Michael Sullivan
Publisher Pomegranate
Pages 172
Release 2004
Genre Nature
ISBN 9780764927584

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Mike Sullivan loves his adopted city of San Francisco, and he loves trees. In The Trees of San Francisco he has combined his passions, offering a striking and handy compendium of botanical information, historical tidbits, cultivation hints, and more. Sullivan's introduction details the history of trees in the city, a fairly recent phenomenon. The text then piques the reader's interest with discussions of 71 city trees. Each tree is illustrated with a photograph--with its common and scientific names prominently displayed--and its specific location within San Francisco, along with other sites; frequently a close-up shot of the tree is included. Sprinkled throughout are 13 sidelights relating to trees; among the topics are the city's wild parrots and the trees they love; an overview of the objectives of the Friends of the Urban Forest; and discussions about the link between Australia's trees and those in the city, such as the eucalyptus. The second part of the book gets the reader up and about, walking the city to see its trees. Full-page color maps accompany the seven detailed tours, outlining the routes; interesting factoids are interspersed throughout the directions. A two-page color map of San Francisco then highlights 25 selected neighborhoods ideal for viewing trees, leading into a checklist of the neighborhoods and their trees.