Tony Willis

This magnificent compendium is the fourth in a series of catalogues describing selections of rare books and other material in the Oak Spring Garden Library, a collection assembled by Mrs. Rachel “Bunny” Lambert Mellon. Herbaria describes sixty-three books and manuscripts about herbs and includes exquisite illustrations selected from the works themselves. Spanning the fourteenth to nineteenth centuries, and featuring works by Brunfels, Culpeper, Monardes, and Linnaeus, among others, this authoritative catalogue will prove fascinating to botanists, bibliophiles, garden historians, and herbalists alike.

This book is for everyone interested in how to keep themselves, their family and their employees safe. From the streets of London to a hotel in New York, from the airports of Heathrow and Singapore to a meeting after work, there is useful and simple advice on how to easily increase your personal self-protection levels A book should not only contain valuable information but also be easy to read and understand and Tony ensures the text flows easily allowing you to fully understand the ideas discussed. Covering everything from avoiding being mugged to kidnap situations and bag snatches you will find the book a treasure-trove of useful easy to implement tips and guidance. Tony spent many years working at an executive level in a number of large organisations travelling extensively on business. This coupled with 40 years of martial arts ensures a uniquely detailed knowledge and that the information is extremely practical.