David Bramwell est un botaniste britannique éminent dont le travail a considérablement fait progresser l'étude et la conservation de la vie végétale. En tant que directeur d'un jardin botanique de premier plan, ses recherches se sont concentrées sur la surveillance et la cartographie des espèces menacées, ainsi que sur la compréhension de l'impact du changement climatique sur la flore insulaire. Ses contributions ont approfondi notre connaissance de la biodiversité macaronésienne et ont aidé à la préservation de ses écosystèmes végétaux uniques. Le dévouement de Bramwell souligne le rôle crucial de la science botanique dans les efforts mondiaux de conservation.
Thoroughly researched and packed with anecdotes and humour, 'The Cheeky Guide to Brighton' gives an insider's perspective on this celebrated town, offering a wealth of first-hand knowledge on where best to eat, sleep, shop, drink and party.
This book is about the antics and adventures of tricksters, eccentrics, deviants and inventors. While their stories range from heroic failures to great hoaxes, one thing unites them, they all carved their own path through life. Each protagonist exemplifies the human spirit through their dogged determination, willingness to take risks, their unflinching obsession and, often, a good dollop of eccentricity. Learn about Elaine Morgan (1920-2013), a journalist who battled a tirade of prejudice to pursue an aquatic-based theory of human evolution, which is today being championed by David Attenborough. Elsewhere, we uncover the lesser-known obsessions of such historical giants as Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1726), whose beloved alchemy led to a lifetime's search for the philosopher's stone and elixir of life; and philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650), whose obsession with cross-eyed ladies led him to seek a cure through the first recorded case of CBT. This book reminds us of the characters who felt compelled to carve their own path, despite risking ostracism, failure, ridicule and madness. It is when curiosity and compulsion meet that conventions are challenged, culture is re-invigorated and we find new ways to understand ourselves and the world around us
The Perfect Buzz is guaranteed to make you the life and soul of any bar or party -- from mixology and the delicate art of scoring to drinking games and bar etiquette.Anyone can sip a beer or down a shot, but The Perfect Buzz teaches the subtle art of drinking, with tips, tricks, and trivia that will liven up any night out, including: Knowing what to order from whiskey to organic beers Ordering a beer in twenty-five languages, so you can quench your thirst anytime, anywhere Improving your dating technique with dozens of pickup lines way cooler than "You come here often?" Rules for pool, darts, and Foosball so you can hold your own in any challenge Tons of bar tricks and drinking games that will keep you entertained for hours.Order another -- the night is young.
When David Bramwell's girlfriend left him for someone she described as 'younger, but more mature than you', he decided he had something to learn about giving. Find out how he succeeded in this wry and self-deprecatingly funny spiritual journey that asks some big questions and finds the answers surprisingly simple.
Delve into a captivating exploration of the fetish subculture, where sensuality and secrecy intertwine. This book invites readers to discover the diverse practices and intricate dynamics that define this alluring realm. Through vivid narratives and insightful perspectives, it reveals the complexities of desire and the human experience within the world of fetish, offering a unique lens on intimacy and personal expression.
Twenty one unique themed journeys through town and country, with sights to see, canny commentary and a soup‡on of silliness. If you've ever thought there must be more to this walking lark than wandering through fields, pointing and saying 'look, a tree!' this book provides affirmation. Yes, it's good to get out in the fresh(ish) air but have you retraced the final steps of Lord Lucan or Virginia Woolf, been on a moonlit walk or visited a lost village accompanied by a musical soundtrack? Take a tour of Brighton and Hove's best sights.
Funny, poetic and touching, The Haunted Moustache is the fantastical and 83% true story of a unique inheritance: a hundred-year-old moustache. Receiving this curio from an eccentric aunt, David Bramwell embarks on a ten-year journey to discover all he can about its former owner. His quest draws him into the underbelly of Brighton - its seances, spiritual churches and a seedy basement club - where he unwittingly becomes host to a modern-day freakshow. Against a backdrop of occultism, caravan parks and counter-culture icons, The Haunted Moustache is mischevious and supernatural.
THE MYSTERIUM uncovers some of the modern world's most puzzling and enduring phenomena - a rich collection of unusual, unsettling and fascinating tales. It is a perfect gift for anyone with an eye for the unusual. Expect a host of amazing new stories to tell your friends.
Esta historia Natural , a la que sus autores han dedicado varios años de intensa labor, volcando en ella su ciencia y su arte, se ha convertido en breve plazo en un libro imprescindible en la biblioteca de cada canario, ya que en ella queda expuesto ese algo por lo que básicamente se mueven los habitantes de estas islas: el amor, el cariño entrañable a la tierra y a sus componentes. Por su utilidad y fácil uso, así como por lo didáctico de su contenido, esta obra se hace recomendable tanto para los que se dedican a la enseñanza, profesores y alumnos, como para los amantes de la naturaleza.INDICE:Prólogo, Prefacio, Reconomientos. Las Comunidades Naturales de Canarias. Zona montañosa. El mundo animal, vertebrados. Los invertebrados. El mundo vegetal. Bibliografía. Indice de nombres científicos y vulgares.Ilustraciones: 322 figuras a todo color y 89 láminas de dibujos en color.