The Flowers of the Field

The Flowers of the Field
Author: Sarah Harrison
Publisher: Orion
Total Pages: 702
Release: 2013-05-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1409128741

The million copy internationally bestselling novel of one family and the devastating effects of the First World War. 'Loved the book...a very moving and powerful read which had me in tears more than once. An easy 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Sarah Harrison shows herself to be more than equal to the complexities of her plot, handling its developments with impeccable timing' The Times Thea Tennant, eldest daughter of a wealthy industrialist father and beautiful aristocratic mother, yearns to do more than follow the traditional path laid out for her. When her beautiful but flighty sister Dulcie brings trouble to the family, both Thea and Dulcie are sent to relatives in Austria. But with the onset of War, their lives change beyond recognition. It isn't just the Tennants whose lives have changed: for their parlourmaid, Primmy, the War brings opportunities she is determined to take. From the Kent countryside to the suffragette movement in London and the horrors of the Western Front, THE FLOWERS OF THE FIELD is an epic novel of the dreams and aspirations of a generation who found a voice above history's most horrifying conflict. Readers love this dramatic and emotional wartime epic: 'for curling up on the sofa and getting totally and utterly lost in.' Amazon reviewer 'absorbing and gripping' Amazon reviewer 'Unbelievably good book' Amazon reviewer 'A work of extraordinary fictional daring...assured...always convinces' Weekend Telegraph

Field Book of Western Wild Flowers

Field Book of Western Wild Flowers
Author: Margaret Armstrong
Publisher: Litres
Total Pages: 731
Release: 2021-12-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 5040885369

"Field Book of Western Wild Flowers" by J. J. Thornber, Margaret Armstrong. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

A Field Guide to the Flowers of the Alps

A Field Guide to the Flowers of the Alps
Author: Ansgar Hoppe
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781907807404

Explore the colourful world of alpine flowers. This practical book will help you make a quick, reliable identification of over 500 species illustrated with colour photographs. For each plant the common name, scientific name, flowering time, plant height, protected status, and distribution (habitat and altitude) are described.

Fresh from the Field Wedding Flowers

Fresh from the Field Wedding Flowers
Author: Lynn Byczynski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Boutonnieres
ISBN: 9780977978137

Fresh from the Field Wedding Flowers is a complete guide to using local flowers for weddings. It was created for the eco-conscious couple committed to having a greener wedding, the passionate gardener who wants to grow flowers for events, the floral designer who wishes to jump in on the locally grown trend, and the specialty cut flower farmer who will be offering wedding services. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from dozens of actual weddings, this book provides advice on where to find local flowers, what blooms are available in each season, how to stretch a floral budget and what to expect when working with local flower farmers. Five detailed step-by-step photo essays walk you through the process of creating your own bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and large arrangements. Four in-depth videos totaling 75 minutes teach you the basic mechanics and overall thought process that goes into creating the flowers for an event. Designer Erin Benzakein demonstrates how she constructs an abundant bridal bouquet, a large altar arrangement, a low and lush centerpiece, a boutonniere, and a pin-on corsage.

Flowers of South-west Europe

Flowers of South-west Europe
Author: Oleg Polunin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 480
Release: 1988
Genre: Angiosperms
ISBN: 9780192881786

The Iberian peninsula is one of the richest botanical regions of Europe. The Flowers of South-West Europe is an unique field guide, describing over 2,400 different flowering plants which can be found in the region. Hundreds of line drawings, colour photographs, and detailed keys are included for easy identification. The book also provides, at first hand, a unique account of the best plant-hunting areas of the region. The provision of maps, photographs of the landscape, and double-page spreads of local plants will give readers a lively idea of where to go and what to look for. First published in paperback in 1988, this classic text by Oleg Polunin - one of the foremost British botanists of his generation - has never been superseded. No other comparable guide to the flora of south-west Europe exists. This reissued version will delight all botanists, gardeners, conservationists, and naturalists with an interest in the flowering plants of the Iberian peninsula, as well as holidaymakers in this popular region wishing to learn more about its flora.

Flowers of Greece and the Balkans

Flowers of Greece and the Balkans
Author: Oleg Polunin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 592
Release: 1987
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780192819987

Flowers of Greece and the Balkans is a unique field guide by one of the best-known botanists of our time. First published in 1987 and never surpassed, this volume names and describes nearly 3,000 species of flowering plants in the region. Many of the richest plant hunting areas in southeast Europe are described firsthand, and each description is accompanied by several line drawings. The book's most outstanding feature is 80 pages of color plates containing almost 500 photographs of flowers in their natural settings. The only comprehensive field guide for the region, this reissued version will delight all botanists, gardeners, conservationists, and naturalists interested in the flora of southeastern Europe.

Flowers of the Field

Flowers of the Field
Author: Charles Alexander Johns
Publisher:
Total Pages: 450
Release: 1853
Genre: Flowers
ISBN:

Flowers in the Field

Flowers in the Field
Author: Faith Anstey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2010
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This takes the general reader at an easy pace from the basic characteristics of wild flowers through various techniques for identifying them. It also explains why plants have different habits and grow in different places.

Flowers of the Field

Flowers of the Field
Author: Charles Alexander Johns
Publisher:
Total Pages: 926
Release: 1902
Genre: Botany
ISBN: