A rediscovery of Darwin the botanist and his theories on insectivorous and climbing plants.

From the bestselling author of The Robin: A BiographyThe wren is a paradox of a bird. The wren was on postage stamps and the farthing, it featured in nursery rhymes and greetings cards, poems and rural `wren hunts', still a recent memory in Ireland particularly.

A compelling global exploration of nature and survival as seen via a dozen species of trees, offering “extensive insight into the ways in which humans and trees are interconnected” (BookPage), revealing the challenges facing our planet and how scientists are working urgently to save our forests and our future.

The world today is undergoing the most rapid environmental transformation in human history—from climate change to deforestation. Scientists, ethnobotanists, ind...

I have worked for 28 years in the Spanish building industry as an architectural designer/project manager, and I have seen it all. You will be surprised what can come across your path when you start your journey to purchasing a property in Spain. I have inspected many properties before, and unfortunately also some áfter the purchase. When viewing properties, people tend to look at the view and forget to look at the house. With the information I provide, you will not forget to look at the mos...