{"title":"Books by Jonathan Drori","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781786276063","title":"Around the World in 80 Trees, paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Beautiful to behold and to read' - \u003ci\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An arboreal odyssey' - \u003ci\u003eNATURE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year' - \u003ci\u003eDAILY MAIL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Jonathan Drori's deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over' - \u003ci\u003eWIRED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Drori's number one bestseller, now available in paperback!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAround the World in 80 Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben's \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Life of Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner at the Woodland Books of the Year Awards 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel' - \u003ci\u003eSYDNEY MORNING HERALD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205095719090,"sku":"9781786276063","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781786276063_02dd95c5-5d16-45ef-95de-1debbf749ef7.jpg?v=1786025338"},{"product_id":"9781786272300","title":"Around the World in 80 Plants","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his follow-up to the bestselling \u003ci\u003eAround the World in 80 Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish \"moss\" of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colorful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAround the World in 80 Trees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautiful to behold and to read\" – \u003ci\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An arboreal odyssey\" – \u003ci\u003eNATURE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year\" – \u003ci\u003eDAILY MAIL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jonathan Drori's deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over\" – \u003ci\u003eWIRED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A brilliant blend of science, history, culture and folklore, this interesting and engaging book explores the relationship between people and trees as it circumnavigates the globe. The quietly passionate writing is informative, interesting and quite delightful. The hardback version, which I've got, is one of the best-produced books I've read in years: the formatting is crisp and inviting, the paper is heavy and of high quality, and almost every page includes color drawings by artist Lucille Clerc that are simply breathtaking. Together, these features make this book a joy to touch, to hold and to read.\" –  \u003ci\u003eFORBES\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":43205129502898,"sku":"9781786272300","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399610698.jpg?v=1792599311"},{"product_id":"9781786271617","title":"Around the World in 80 Trees","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An arboreal odyssey\"\u003c\/i\u003e – NATURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year\"\u003c\/i\u003e – DAILY MAIL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori's number one bestseller…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAround the World in 80 Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration – not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth–century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of these strange and true tales – populated by self–mummifying monks, tree–climbing goats and ever–so–slightly radioactive nuts – is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. 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Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this book of wonder gives a young reader the knowledge of how the things we use every day are born from natural materials, and the surprising stories behind their creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing 30 plants, discover how:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Dandelions are used to make tyres\u003cbr\u003e- Coconut and cork are used in spacecraft\u003cbr\u003e- Papyrus, and now pines, make paper\u003cbr\u003e- Cacao becomes chocolate\u003cbr\u003e- Cotton is spun into shirts... and banknotes\u003cbr\u003e- Bamboo helps people as well as pandas\u003cbr\u003e...and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest-selling author Jonathan Drori brings life to the science of plants, revealing how their worlds are entwined with our own in this one-of-a-kind family book. 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