Pitcher Plants of the Americas

Stewart McPherson

An uniquely detailed study of the systematics, biology, ecology, biogeography, and conservation of the five genera of American pitcher plants (s.l.), including three genera of true pitcher plants (Darlingtonia, Heliamphora, and Sarracenia) and two genera of carnivorous tank bromeliads (Brocchinia, Catopsis). Here information about  45 species, hybrids, and cultivars is consolidated and presented in detail, along with more than 200 spectacular colour photographs. This beautiful and informative study will be appreciated by a wide audience of naturalists, botanists, ecologists, biogeographers, resource managers, and horticulturalists - among others!

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Lost Worlds

Stewart McPherson

A detailed review of the story of discovery and exploration of the tablelands of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil, the fabled 'lost world' of Sir Conan Doyle's legendary best seller.

First seen by Sir Walter Raleigh during the sixteenth century, these spectacular plateaus remained unvisited until 1884. Following this first successful ascent, Lost Worlds examines on the extraordinary plants, animals and landscapes that have evolved in isolation on the lonely tops of these remarkably beautiful mountains.

RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 2007 - delayed but worth it! 

Note - We do apologize for the delayed release of Lost Worlds as it was expected to be in August. However - we we are delighted to have received some extremely important contributions from the Royal Geographical Society, Sir David Attenborough and the British Library and decided to include this new material in the manuscript. Unfortunately this has delayed the print run, but we do sincerely believe that the end result will be very much worth the extra wait!

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Lost Worlds DVD Jim Miller and Stewart McPherson

A spectacular two disk photo documentary of the  mysterious tablelands of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil. Lost Worlds DVD and the remarkable wildlife and natural wonders that they have held secret for millions of years. Featuring spectacular orchids, extraordinary carnivorous plants, breath taking iridescent ferns and bizarre amphibians, insects and other animals, Lost Worlds DVD will fascinate naturalists of all backgrounds.

The two-DVD "Lost Worlds" documentary took over two years in the making. Over 10,000 images were shot during a series of expeditions to the legendary "Lost Worlds" of Venezuela. These are gigantic table mountains -- or Tepuis -- that tower over a thousand meters above the surrounding rain forest. The most famous of these is Mount Roraima, the setting for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel, "The Lost World" which was first published in 1912. Although no dinosaurs were ever discovered on Mount Roraima or any of the other massive tepuis, the photographs taken during the expeditions are, in many cases, the first of their kind. From the summits of the table mountains there are breathtaking vistas all around, while each tepui reveals new and exciting habitats -- ecosystems that evolved independently from each other over millions of years. Thus each tepui has its own specialized
flora and fauna, which includes a number of carnivorous plants. In particular, the expedition captured images of beautiful Heliamphora species (also known as Sun Pitchers), many of which have never been
seen before!

DVD One is narrated by Stewart McPherson and tells the fascinating story of Roraima and the Guiana Highlands, which have rightfully been called the most inaccessible places on the planet. Culled from the
thousands of images shot during the course of the explorations, every photograph on this disc is amazing and the final product took nearly nine months to complete. Documentary specialist Jim Miller, who is well known among many CP enthusiasts for his lifelong studies of native U.S. insectivorous plants, has crafted a spectacular program that is beautifully complemented by an original soundtrack composed specifically for this project by composer and pianist Eric Genuis and performed by the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra. As a bonus, there's an additional eight-minute video with a score by Hearts of Space recording artist Constance Demby.

As if that were not enough, DVD Two, which is titled "The Image Bank" is a mind-blowing collection of photographs that document the unique habitats and awe-inspiring vistas of the Guiana Highlands, as
well as individual chapters on each genus of carnivorous plants that are native to this region. It concludes with an eight-minute composition by Eric Genuis for string orchestra and mixed choir
that's guaranteed to leave you spellbound. This historic documentary is the first of its kind ever to be undertaken and every lover of carnivorous plants -- not to mention anyone interested in phenomenal
imagery and the magic and majesty of the natural world -- will want a copy of their own!

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Glistening Carnivores - The Sticky Insect Eating Plants - Stewart McPherson

A spectacular overview of the remarkably beautiful sticky carnivorous plants which produce shimmering leaves lined with glistening droplets of glue that attract and trap insects and other small animals. All seven genera of sticky insect eating plants are documented and depicted in this work in unique detail and in many cases, for the very first time. Complimented with over 200 spectacular colour photographs, Glistening Carnivores provides up to date information on over 200 species of what may be the most unearthly and bizarre plants of our world. This beautiful and informative study will appeal to all interested in the most unusual and beautiful members of the plant world.

RELEASE DATE: DECEMBER 2007

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