Anatomy of a Rose - (Exploring the Secret Life of Flowers) by Sharman Apt Russell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An acclaimed nature writer reveals the secret life of flowers<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In <i>Anatomy of a Rose</i>, Sharman Apt Russell eloquently unveils the inner life of flowers. From their diverse fragrances to their nasty deceptions, Russell proves that, where nature is concerned, wonder is not only our starting point, it can also be our destination. Throughout this botanical journey, she reveals that the science behind these intelligent plants-how they evolved, how they survive, how they heal-is even more awe-inspiring than their fleeting beauty. Russell helps us imagine what a field of snapdragons looks like to a honeybee, and she introduces us to flowers that regulate their own temperature, attract pollinating bats, even smell like a rotting corpse. She also delves into cutting-edge research on everything from flower senses to their healing power. Long used to ease everything from depression to childbirth, flowers are now our main line of defense against childhood leukemia and the deadly Ebola virus. In this poetic rumination, which combines graceful writing with a scientist's clarity, Russell brings together the work of botanists around the globe, and illuminates a world at once familiar and exotic.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Sharman Apt Russell</b> is the author of several books, including <i>Hunger</i> and <i>Songs of the Fluteplayer</i>, which won the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award. She has written for publications including <i>Discover</i> and <i>Nature Conservancy</i>, and currently contributes to <i>OnEarth</i>, the magazine for the National Resource Defense Council. Russell teaches creative writing at Western New Mexico University and at Antioch University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in Silver City, New Mexico.
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