玛尔塔•麦克道尔，纽约植物园园艺学和景观历史学教师，毕翠克丝•波特协会活跃会员。她爱好种花、写作，另著有《艾米莉•狄金森的花园》《总统的花园》《怀尔德的世界》，并凭借本书荣获2014年园艺作家协会金奖。

This new book from renowned Tolkien expert John Garth connects the places which inspired Tolkien with their eventual appearances in his work. Organised by theme, Tolkien’s Worlds offers an illustrated biography of one of the world’s best-loved authors, an exploration of the relationship between worlds real and fantastical, and an inspiration for anyone who wants to follow in To...(展开全部)

For centuries, from foodstuffs and fabrics to medicine and industrial materials, plants have dominated trade between countries. Possession of rare spices, sweets, and narcotics could mean enviable wealth and power. In quest of these desired products and the income they brought, explorers ventured forth, risking death as they traveled unknown seas. Here is the story of seven pla...(展开全部)

Throughout the ages, writers have created an astonishing diversity of imaginary places, worlds of enchantment, horror and delight. This guidebook takes the reader on a tour of more than 1200 imaginary cities, islands, countries, and contintents, from Homer to the late 1990s. Places visited include Atlantis, Dracula's Castle, Middle Earth, Baskerville Hall, Utopia, and Earthsea....(展开全部)

The world of plants and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest scientific discoveries. "Plenty of hard facts and astounding scientific and practical lore."-- Newsweek

The world of plants and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest scientific discoveries. "Plenty of hard facts and astounding scientific and practical lore."-- Newsweek

A lavishly illustrated look at the locales familiar to J. R. R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle-earth This book takes you to the places that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien to create his fictional locations in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other classic works. Written by renowned Tolkien expert John Garth and prepared with the full cooperation of the Tolkien estate, Tolkien's...(展开全部)

Perceptive commentary, notes on well-known myths, and case studies from the author's private therapy practice accompany a collection of classic folktales that reveal the complexity, duality, and meaning of femininity and femaleness.

Perceptive commentary, notes on well-known myths, and case studies from the author's private therapy practice accompany a collection of classic folktales that reveal the complexity, duality, and meaning of femininity and femaleness.