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The Resource The triumph of seeds : how grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, & pips conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history, Thor Hanson

The triumph of seeds : how grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, & pips conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history, Thor Hanson

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Summary
"We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life, supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe.... In nature and in culture, seeds are fundamental--objects of beauty, evolutionary wonder, and simple fascination.... Yet despite their importance, seeds are often seen as a commonplace, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked. Thanks to ... this ... book, they can be overlooked no more.... The Triumph of Seeds takes us on a fascinating scientific adventure through the wild and beautiful world of seeds."--Jacket flaps
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
xxv, 277 pages
Contents
  • Preface: "Heed!"
  • Introduction: The fierce energy
  • Seeds nourish. Seed for a day
  • The staff of life
  • Sometimes you feel like a nut
  • Seeds unite. What the spike moss knows
  • Mendel's spores
  • Seeds endure. Methuselah
  • Take it to the bank
  • Seeds defend. By tooth, beak, and gnaw
  • The riches of taste
  • The cheeriest beans
  • Death by umbrella
  • Seeds travel. Irresistible flesh
  • By wind and wave
  • Conclusion: The future of seeds
  • Appendix A: Common and scientific names
  • Appendix B: Seed conservation
Isbn
9780465055999
Instance
Label
The triumph of seeds : how grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, & pips conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history
Title
The triumph of seeds
Title remainder
how grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, & pips conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history
Statement of responsibility
Thor Hanson
Title variation
Seeds
Creator
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life, supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe.... In nature and in culture, seeds are fundamental--objects of beauty, evolutionary wonder, and simple fascination.... Yet despite their importance, seeds are often seen as a commonplace, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked. Thanks to ... this ... book, they can be overlooked no more.... The Triumph of Seeds takes us on a fascinating scientific adventure through the wild and beautiful world of seeds."--Jacket flaps
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Hanson, Thor
Dewey number
581.4/67
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
QK661
LC item number
.H36 2015
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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Seeds
Label
The triumph of seeds : how grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, & pips conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history, Thor Hanson
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Preface: "Heed!" -- Introduction: The fierce energy -- Seeds nourish. Seed for a day -- The staff of life -- Sometimes you feel like a nut -- Seeds unite. What the spike moss knows -- Mendel's spores -- Seeds endure. Methuselah -- Take it to the bank -- Seeds defend. By tooth, beak, and gnaw -- The riches of taste -- The cheeriest beans -- Death by umbrella -- Seeds travel. Irresistible flesh -- By wind and wave -- Conclusion: The future of seeds -- Appendix A: Common and scientific names -- Appendix B: Seed conservation
Control code
ocn889733750
Dimensions
22 cm
Extent
xxv, 277 pages
Isbn
9780465055999
Lccn
2014047078
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)889733750
Label
The triumph of seeds : how grains, nuts, kernels, pulses, & pips conquered the plant kingdom and shaped human history, Thor Hanson
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Preface: "Heed!" -- Introduction: The fierce energy -- Seeds nourish. Seed for a day -- The staff of life -- Sometimes you feel like a nut -- Seeds unite. What the spike moss knows -- Mendel's spores -- Seeds endure. Methuselah -- Take it to the bank -- Seeds defend. By tooth, beak, and gnaw -- The riches of taste -- The cheeriest beans -- Death by umbrella -- Seeds travel. Irresistible flesh -- By wind and wave -- Conclusion: The future of seeds -- Appendix A: Common and scientific names -- Appendix B: Seed conservation
Control code
ocn889733750
Dimensions
22 cm
Extent
xxv, 277 pages
Isbn
9780465055999
Lccn
2014047078
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)889733750

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