{"title":"Elise Vernon Pearlstine","description":"\u003cp\u003eElise Vernon Pearlstine is a distinguished author whose work intersects the fascinating worlds of science and nature, with a unique focus on the intricate complexities of scent. Her insightful exploration provides readers with an engaging and educational experience, delving deep into the olfactory world that surrounds us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eScent\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an illuminating journey into the science of smell, weaving together elements of biology, chemistry, and ecology with an engaging narrative style. It's an enlightening read for anyone interested in understanding how scents play a critical role in the natural world and impact human life on a profound level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a clear, accessible writing style, Elise Vernon Pearlstine makes complex scientific concepts understandable and relatable, inviting readers to explore the fascinating nuances of scent. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious about the sensory world, her work promises to educate and inspire curiosity about the natural kingdom's olfactory wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scent-by-elise-vernon-pearlstine-9780300246964","title":"Scent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus \u003ci\u003eBoswellia\u003c\/i\u003e seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854821642476,"sku":"9780300246964","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b76b94ff0971da95d57538b530599ecb.jpg?v=1759264452"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elise-vernon-pearlstine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}