Buczacki, Stefan – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:58:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Buczacki, Stefan – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 The Natural History Of Churchyards https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-natural-history-of-churchyards/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-natural-history-of-churchyards/ From the earliest pagan sites to modern urban cemeteries, burial grounds have alwaysenjoyed a sacred, protected status in the history of society. Consequently they have becometranquil oases in which wildlife can flourish – a microcosm of the natural habitat long sincedisappeared from the surrounding area.  

In Earth to Earth, Professor Stefan Buczacki uncovers the wild animals and plants that thriveamongst the headstones, from the graveyard beetle to the mighty yew. He also explores thehistory of churchyards and the landscape, as well as what can be done to conserve themfor future generations. Accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations by Felicity Price-Smith and selectedquotations, this beautiful gift book reveals the natural secrets to be found in God’s Acre.
]]> Collins Fungi Guide https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/collins-fungi-guide/ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/collins-fungi-guide/ The sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series, this book covers the fungi of the British Isles, with considerable relevance for Europe and the wider temperate world.

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Leading mycological artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed illustrations. Where possible, species are described and illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. Nearly 2,400 species are illustrated in full colour, with detailed notes on how to correctly identify them, including details of similar, confusing species. Illustrations of young and mature fruiting bodies are included where necessary, and key features are highlighted for quick and easy reference.

Written by one of Europe’s leading mycologists and horticultural scientists, Stefan Buczacki, and illustrated by two of the world’s leading natural history illustrators, Chris Shields and Denys Ovenden, this is the ultimate field guide for mushroom and toadstool lovers.

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