{"title":"Timothy Walker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Timothy Walker, a distinguished author celebrated for his insightful exploration of the natural world. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the environment, his works are an exquisite blend of science and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into titles such as \u003cem\u003ePollination\u003c\/em\u003e, where Walker eloquently unravels the intricate processes that sustain life on Earth. This collection, categorised under Science \u0026amp; Nature, brings to life the wonders of ecological interactions, particularly the essential role of pollinators like bees and butterflies. Through his engaging narrative, readers gain a deeper understanding of biodiversity and its critical importance to our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the science that surrounds us, Timothy Walker's books offer a fascinating journey through the complex and marvellous web of life. Enjoy browsing this collection and discover the marvels of nature with every turn of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pollination-by-timothy-walker-9780691203751","title":"Pollination","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enticing illustrated look at pollination, one of the most astonishing marvels of the natural world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePollination is essential to the survival of most plants on Earth. Some plants rely on the wind to transport pollen from one flower to another. Others employ an array of ingenious strategies to attract and exploit pollinators, whether they be insects, birds, or mammals. This beautifully illustrated book provides an unprecedented look at the wonders of pollination biology, drawing on the latest science to explain the extraordinarily complex relationship between plant and pollinator, and revealing why pollination is vital for healthy ecosystems and a healthy planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy Walker offers an engaging introduction to pollination biology and explores the many different tactics of plant reproduction. He shows how wind and water can be effective yet wildly unpredictable means of pollination, and describes the intimate interactions of pollinating plants with bees and butterflies, beetles and birds, and lizards and bats. Walker explores how plants entice pollinators using scents, colours, and shapes, and how plants rely on rewards as well as trickery to attract animals. He sheds light on the important role of pollination in ecology, evolution, and agriculture, and discusses why habitat management, species recovery programs, and other conservation efforts are more critical now than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing hundreds of colour photos and illustrations, \u003ci\u003ePollination\u003c\/i\u003e is suitable for undergraduate study and is an essential resource for naturalists, horticulturalists, and backyard gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In this beautifully illustrated book, the author draws on the latest scientific information to explain the complex relationship between plant and pollinator, and why pollination is so important for balanced, healthy ecosystems and our planet. Through an introductory overview and subsequent detailed chapters, he covers pollination biology and the many different tactics of plant reproduction, and explains why habitat management, species recovery programmes and other conservation efforts are now crucial for future plant survival.\" - \u003ci\u003eABC Gardening Australia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is a book for gardeners and birders and anyone worried about the direction of the planet.\" - Jim Williams, \u003ci\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Walker is quite clear that for all our study, what we do know about this subject is vastly overshadowed by what we don't, and by what we may never know before it is destroyed. The book concludes with chapters on the importance of pollination to humankind and... point[s] again and again at the fragile intricacies of the natural world, offering the most eloquent argument for conservation of all.\" - Rory Dusoir, \u003ci\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A literary elixir of life, precisely the book which will reveal and explain the extraordinary mechanisms of pollination... An excellent book, a wonderful resource... an indispensable handbook on pollination.\" - Paddy Tobin, \u003ci\u003eAn Irish Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854770491628,"sku":"9780691203751","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2a6cc8adee39ac20697f04034363c8b6.jpg?v=1759265305"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/timothy-walker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}