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The Art of Language Invention.
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This book was a revelation. I've read a little bit about plant intelligence, volition, community, etc., but I've never read a book filled with so many truly amazing insights based on contemporary science. At times, I felt as if the author was being a bit slipshod in her logic--she tends to assume that plants' behavior proves them to be sentient when in fact much of the behavior she examines might simply be evolved--but I'm willing to overlook that minor lapse in a book that made my head pop with so many new ideas.
"teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights" Observer
A narrative investigation into the new science of plant intelligence and sentience, from National Association of Science Writers Award winner and Livingston Award finalist Zoe Schlanger.
Look at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing - us included. Many are so ingenious that they…
It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.
The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…
Ikebana is the traditional art of Japanese floral design, which originated in Kyoto, Japan over 1,000 years ago. While ikebana "constructions" can be wonderful, they are also often static and tradition-bound. In this book, the tradition of ikebana is used with a creative twist that delighted me. I look forward to using some of these concepts in my own work!
Transcendent eco-luxe arrangements and installations created by famed floral designer Louesa Roebuck from seasonal flora foraged from the West Coast From acclaimed artist, author, and floral designer Louesa Roebuck, Punk Ikebana presents breathtaking installations and arrangements that unite the beauty of restraint with the exuberance of nature. Working with seasonal, locally available foraged flora and crafts from various regions of the West Coast, Roebuck aligns her deep commitment to the environment with her love of creating in harmony with her surroundings. Each chapter embodies her unique aesthetic, which is inspired by both the beauty of the region and the poetry…
