How can a major art collection be on full display to the public, yet never be noticed? The answer is that it is on the ceiling. These painted panels were a key part of the Natural History Museum's original design.With specially commissioned photographs, this book is an insight into one of London's best kept secrets.

Product Description: Collins Wild Guide Trees is the perfect starting point if you want to identify the trees on your road, in your garden or on a walk in the country. It also explains the history of trees and forests throughout Europe, and the influence they have on our day-to-day lives...read more

Product Description: This book includes feature-by-feature descriptions of each species of British and European tree. The text and illustrations for each species appear on same page, for easy reference. The illustrations show both the outline of the mature tree and details of bark, leaves, flower and fruit...read more

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Product Description: Aimed at both the general reader and the amateur naturalist, this guide presents 150 of the best known and most commonly used herbs. Each species is described in detail with information on its different uses, and is illustrated with a colour painting...read more

This study takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through the history of the Natural History Museum, the people, the influences, and the discoveries. It chronicles the more important milestones in the development of the Museum, and brings to life the times in which they occurred.

Product Description: This guide offers information on observing and identifying common tree species in Britain and Europe. Each tree is described in detail with information on height, shape and important features such as foliage and fruit. Keys that provide step-by-step clues to identification are included...read more

Product Description: This guide to trees enables quick and easy identification of over 170 species found in Britain and Ireland. Each species is illustrated and the text gives information about distribution, habitiat, and if the tree is not native, its country of origin.