Amy Stewart Knihy

Tajný život rostlin, které se neumí chovat Strom vysílá jedovaté dýky, třpytivě rudé semeno zastaví srdce, keř způsobuje ochrnutí, liána škrtí, list podněcuje válku. Amy Stewart vás seznámí s více než dvěma sty strašlivými přírodními výtvory, rostlinami, které zabíjí, mrzačí, otráví či jinak zraní. Dostatečně výmluvné, přesné a děsivé jsou též ilustrace – výstižné portréty těch menších i větších zločinců, kteří mohou číhat na vaší zahrádce za domem. Přitažlivá historie, medicína, věda i legendy, kniha hrůzostrašné botaniky vás pobaví, zneklidní a poučí dokonce i ty nejodvážnější zahradníky a milovníky přírody. Amy Stewart pečuje o vlastní zahrádku s jedovatými bylinami ve svém domě v severní Kalifornii. Je úspěšnou autorkou čtyř knih pojednávajících o nebezpečích i krásách světa přírody. Kniha byla zařazena mezi bestsellery New York Times.

Fifty gorgeously illustrated vignettes of remarkable people whose lives have been transformed by their passion for trees, from Amy Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of The Drunken Botanist.

For nature lovers, garden enthusiasts, and colouring book addicts who think they've seen it all, here's a colouring book they didn't see coming: breathtakingly beautiful plants that maim, intoxicate, inflict pain, and even murder.

Life after the war takes an unexpected turn for theKopp sisters, but soon enough, they are putting their unique detective skills to use in new and daringways.

The indomitable Kopp sisters are tested at home and abroad in this warm and witty tale of wartime courage and camaraderie.

Most flowers on the market today are imported, mass-produced and chemical-laden. The 50 Mile Bouquet introduces some of the innovative voices of the dynamic new Slow Flower movement: the organic flower farmers, the sustainably-motivated floral designers...and the flower enthusiasts who are increasingly asking, Where and how were my flowers grown, and who grew them? With documentary-feature reporting and full color photographs, this visually elegant book takes us into the farms and design studios of these slow-flower folks to follow the green journey of the 50 mile bouquet. This is the first book to spotlight this major transformation in how cut flowers are grown, designed and consumed, which closely mirrors the locavore/slow food revolution in the culinary world. The 50 Mile Bouquet is the slow flower guide to Organic Flower-Growing, Gathering and Design. Foreword by Amy Stewart, author of Flower Confidential.

The Essential, New York Times–Bestselling Guide to Botany and Booze “A book that makes familiar drinks seem new again . . . Through this horticultural lens, a mixed drink becomes a cornucopia of plants.”—NPR's Morning Edition “Amy Stewart has a way of making gardening seem exciting, even a little dangerous.” —The New York Times Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley, tequila from agave, rum from sugarcane, bourbon from corn. Thirsty yet? In The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries. Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs—but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history. This fascinating concoction of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology—with more than fifty drink recipes and growing tips for gardeners—will make you the most popular guest at any cocktail party.

Set against a vibrant backdrop, this inventive adventure combines elements of mystery and grit, reminiscent of classic Western tales but with a New York twist. The story promises an engaging narrative filled with colorful characters and thrilling developments, making it one of the year's standout mystery novels. Readers can expect a wonderful blend of entertainment and intrigue that captivates from start to finish.

Set against the backdrop of World War I in 1917, the Kopp sisters embrace a new chapter as they join military-style training camps for women. Constance Kopp steps up to oversee the camp after an accident, while their tent-mate, Beulah Binford, grapples with her scandalous past. The sisters confront societal skepticism, public double standards, and the dangers of war, all while navigating their own journeys toward empowerment. Amy Stewart skillfully highlights this unique historical moment with humor and insight in the latest installment of the Kopp Sisters series.