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A Peterson Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and HerbsThe most complete guide ever written on the medicinal plants of western North America.Peterson Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs offers the best information in the world on the current popular and traditional uses of the nearly 500 species covered--much of it...
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Woody Plants of the Northern Forest: A Photographic GuideThe Northern Forest Region lies between the oak forests of the eastern United States and the boreal forests of eastern Canada. It is, collectively, one of the largest and most continuous temperate forests left in the world and, like much of the biosphere, it...
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The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal UsesHere Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal have beautifully combined selections from John Parkinson classic book from 1640 with their own modern commentary on how each plant is used today to create a truly one-of-a-kind, comprehensive collection of herbal information old and new. Herbalist to...
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Wild Berries of Washington and OregonJuicy, sweet, tart and sometimes sour, wild berries burst with flavor and goodness. They are a delicious treat any time--especially while you are out hiking--and they could save you from starvation if you get lost. Berries have been used for food and medicine for...
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Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to the Common Bryophytes of the NortheastMosses, liverworts, and hornworts are found throughout the world in a variety of habitats. They flourish particularly well in moist, humid forests, filling many ecological roles. They provide seedbeds for the larger plants of the community and homes to countless arthropods, they capture and...
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Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical DictionaryIn Native American Medicinal Plants, anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman describes the medicinal use of more than 2700 plants by 218 Native American tribes. Information--adapted from the same research used to create the monumental Native American Ethnobotany--includes 82 categories of medicinal uses, ranging from analgesics,...
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A Garden Eden. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration. 40th Ed.In pursuit of both knowledge and delight, the craft of botanical illustration has always required not only meticulous draftsmanship but also a rigorous scientific understanding. This new edition of a TASCHEN classic celebrates the botanical tradition and talents with a selection of outstanding works...
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Social Research MethodsThis is a comprehensive text for the research methods course taught out of sociology or other social science disciplines. It covers a wide range of methods and approaches to study design, data collection, and analysis. It is clear, comprehensive, and pays equal attention to...
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Yungcautnguuq Nunam Qainga Tamarmi/All the Land's Surface Is Medicine: Edible and Medicinal Plants of Southwest AlaskaIn this book, close to one hundred men and women from all over southwest Alaska share knowledge of their homeland and the plants that grow there. They speak eloquently about time spent gathering and storing plants and plant material during snow-free months, including gathering...
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The Saguaro Cactus: A Natural HistoryThe saguaro, with its great size and characteristic shape--its arms stretching heavenward, its silhouette often resembling a human--has become the emblem of the Sonoran Desert of southwestern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. The largest and tallest cactus in the United States, it is both familiar...
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Portraits of Trees of Hong Kong and Southern ChinaHong Kong possesses an impressively diverse tree flora with 390 native species. This book celebrates the incredible diversity, beauty and biology of the territory's tree species, highlighting over 100 important species that are individually illustrated in exquisitely detailed watercolour paintings by Sally Grace Bunker,...
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Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology: An Introduction to Plant BiologyBotany: An Introduction to Plant Biology, Seventh Edition continues to set the standard for the fundamentals of plant science. No botany text better connects structure to function and does so with higher quality art and imagery. Combining strong scientific grounding with an approachable writing...
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Foraging Texas: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in TexasThe diverse geography of Texas overflows with edible plant species. From elderberry to amaranth and dandelion to cactus, Foraging Texas guides you to 92 edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the state. This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the...
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The Scout's Guide to Wild Edibles: Learn How to Forage, Prepare & Eat 40 Wild FoodsThe Scout's Guide to Wild Edibles is a National Outdoor Book Award (NOBA) winner in the Nature Guidebook category.Ever seen a tasty-looking plant or mushroom in a yard or forest but weren't sure if it would taste good...or even be edible? In The Scout's...
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Brilliant Green: The Surprising History and Science of Plant IntelligenceAre plants intelligent? Can they solve problems, communicate, and navigate their surroundings? Or are they passive, incapable of independent action or social behavior? Philosophers and scientists have pondered these questions since ancient Greece, most often concluding that plants are unthinking and inert: they are...
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Flora of Middle-Earth: Plants of J.R.R. Tolkien's LegendariumFew settings in literature are as widely known or celebrated as J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth. The natural landscape plays a major role in nearly all of Tolkien's major works, and readers have come to view the geography of this fictional universe as integral to understanding...
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A Guide to the Wildflowers of South CarolinaA comprehensive and indispensable reference for identifying and appreciating native flora From its summits to its shores, South Carolina brims with life and unparalleled beauty thanks to its abundant array of native and naturalized flora, all carefully documented in this revised and expanded edition...
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Plants at the ParkThere are so many plants to see at the park, from trees and bushes to colorful flowers. Readers will learn how to identify various plants and plant parts. The text is an appropriate level for budding readers, and vivid photographs aid in reader comprehension.Author:...
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How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & CraftsLearn the natural ways of the Chippewa Indians with this great book from Dover. -- Texas Kitchen and Garden and MoreThe uses of plants -- for food, for medicine, for arts, crafts, and dyeing -- among the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota and Wisconsin show...
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Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of Ohio: A Visual GuideThis engaging illustrated guidebook reveals the fascinating mosses and lichens that homeowners, outdoorspeople, and nature lovers encounter every day in Ohio and the Midwest.In this guide to the most common and distinctive moss, liverwort, and lichen species in Ohio, readers will find concise physical...
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