ROGER PHILLIPS

Illustrator: W. E. Terry

Roger Philips s’est attaché à produire des documents photographiques permettant une parfaite identification des sujets. Il place chaque spécimen sur un fond neutre, ce qui permet de mettre en évidenc

Roger Philips s’est attaché à produire des documents photographiques permettant une parfaite identification des sujets. Il place chaque spécimen sur un fond neutre, ce qui permet de mettre en évidenc

Engaged to be married Mhaira has fallen in love but not with her fiancé When a body is found on the remote island of her home suspicion falls on Mhairi and her friends The Stolen Hours is the second in the spellbinding Wild Isle series from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan

Roger Phillips has written the best mushroom book I know Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall author of River Cottage Veg Every Day The culmination of over thirty years work Roger Phillips s authoritative and superbly illustrated reference work is packed with information and original photographs The essential illustrated mycological encyclopedia this book is also clear user friendly and will appeal to a wide range of readers Unsurpassed in both illustrative and descriptive detail Mushrooms contains over 1 250 photographs often showing the specimens in various stages of growth and includes all the latest botanical and common names as well as current ecological information on endangered species Having sold more than 750 000 copies in Europe of his previous title on mushrooms Roger Phillips s Mushrooms once again sets the benchmark Quite simply nobody with an interest in the subject can afford to be without this book

From the acclaimed photographer and botanist Roger Phillips Trees is the definitive arboreal handbook for all admirers of the natural world This refreshed edition of the bestselling guide features over 1 000 full colour photographs and an updated species index cataloguing hundreds of trees found across North America Europe the UK & Ireland from the familiar to the exotic From the common oak to the elusive black poplar in settings as varied as woodlands floodplains and your very own back garden this classic book has informed generations of nature lovers In this updated edition each tree is illustrated in full detail by leaf flower fruit bark and mature tree shape along with a unique leaf index and full description for easy identification The trees are arranged alphabetically by Latin name and the carefully curated profiles of each feature fascinating details such as descriptions of habitat rarity the distribution of each tree and historical backgrounds Perfect for avowed enthusiasts and keen amateurs alike this is a comprehensive and essential photographic guide to the trees found in North America Europe the UK and Ireland

Roger Phillips has written the best mushroom book I know. - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, author of River Cottage Veg Every Day!The culmination of over thirty years work, Roger Phillipss authoritative and superbly illustrated reference work is packed with information and original photographs. The essential illustrated mycological encyclopedia, this book is also clear, user friendly and will appeal to a wide range of readers. Unsurpassed in both illustrative and descriptive detail, Mushrooms contains over 1,250 photographs, often showing the specimens in various stages of growth, and includes all the latest botanical and common names as well as current ecological information on endangered species. Having sold more than 750,000 copies in Europe of his previous title on mushrooms, Roger Phillipss Mushrooms once again sets the benchmark. Quite simply, nobody with an interest in the subject can afford to be without this book.

Beautiful and comprehensive, Vegetables is a must-have for all gardeners, by acclaimed authors Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix.Remarkable . . . I have learnt so much - Financial TimesWhether you are a complete novice or an experienced gardener, Vegetables contains a stunning array of produce, in full colour photography, that can be grown in gardens of all sizes, allotments and even in windowsill pots. The book features over 500 vegetables that can be cultivated in a temperate climate, from the familiar carrot and spinach to the exotic jicama and sacred lotus.Revised and updated, this is an indispensable guide for growers, the authoritative text contains fascinating details of the history and development of each species and information on characteristics, cultivation, when to harvest, and pests and diseases as well as tips for cooking the more unusual varieties.

In this richly illustrated book, Roger Phillips draws on decades of experience and shares some of his most recently gathered wisdom from around the world.He reveals the edible and therapeutic secrets of our fields, woodlands and flower beds, and suggests tips for sourcing delicious morsels growing throughout the countryside and in our gardens. He also describes the native habitat and history of many fascinating plants and fungi, both common and unusual: from the camas bulbs eaten by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, to the Italian and Spanish favourite, Caesars amanita; from hostas, the familiar garden foliage consumed as a succulent vegetable in Japan, to the newly popular Australian citrus fruits.The Worldwide Forager is divided into four sections: mushrooms and fungi; flowers, leaves and herbs; fruit and nuts; and roots and tubers, and Roger uses each one to provide a wide range of ideas for making your meals more colourful, delicious and sustainable.

An authoritative and beautifully illustrated book on wild food and foraging by one of the leading experts.I can safely say that if I hadnt picked up this book some twenty years ago I wouldnt have eaten as well, or even lived as well, as I have. It inspired me then and it inspires me now Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstalWild food is all around us, growing in our hedgerows and fields, along river banks and seashores, even on inhospitable moorland. In Roger Phillips and Martyn Rixs Wild Food, hundreds of these plants are clearly identified, with colour photography and a detailed description.This definitive guide also gives us fascinating information on how our ancestors would have used the plant as well as including over 100 more modern recipes for delicious food and drinks. From berries, herbs and mushrooms to wild vegetables, salad leaves, seaweed and even bark, this book will inspire you to start cooking with natures free bounty.