The Romance Of The Fungus World

Author : R. T. and F. W. Rolfe
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780486784588

Get Book

The Romance of the Fungus World by R. T. and F. W. Rolfe Pdf

Mankind has always had a love-hate relationship with fungi. On the positive side, edible mushrooms and truffles are gastronomic delights, and certain fungi possess medicinal properties. On the other hand, many mushrooms are poisonous, and fungi can inflict costly damage on crops and other property. This captivating book explores both sides of the story, examining aspects usually overlooked in texts and field guides. The survey begins with fungi lore from mythology and legends, focusing particularly on the plants' association with devils, witches, and fairies. A balanced portrait of fungi in the real world considers not only the ruin caused by the plants but also their uses in medicine and industry and as foods. Ranging far and wide in its topics, the narrative offers a light touch and plenty of enthusiasm, making this book fun for everyone with even a casual interest in mushrooms. In addition, serious mushroom hunters will find this volume a practical reference and a fascinating resource for leisurely browsing.

Author : Robert Thatcher Rolfe,F. W. Rolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Fungi
ISBN : LCCN:27005578

Get Book

The Romance of the Fungus World by Robert Thatcher Rolfe,F. W. Rolfe Pdf

Author : Robert Thatcher Rolfe,F. W. Rolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Fungi
ISBN : OCLC:2362627

Get Book

The Romance of the Fungus World by Robert Thatcher Rolfe,F. W. Rolfe Pdf

Author : Robert Thatcher Rolfe,F. W. Rolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0384518303

Get Book

The Romance of the Fungus World by Robert Thatcher Rolfe,F. W. Rolfe Pdf

Author : Robert Rogers
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781583945957

Get Book

The Fungal Pharmacy by Robert Rogers Pdf

The ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichens—featuring over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi have the capacity to heal both the body and—through the process of myco-remediation—the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity. The Fungal Pharmacy also outlines the medicinal traits and unique properties of each mushroom or lichen, including: • active chemical components • preparation methods for extracts, essences, essential oils, and more • historical and modern-day usage • cultural, religious, and literary significance, with fun facts on etymology and history • plus, 200 full-color photos and thorough descriptions for easy identification The ultimate guide to identifying and healing with medicinal North American fungi, The Fungal Pharmacy is a valuable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, wild-crafters, and anyone interested in natural health care.

Author : Britt Bunyard
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691229843

Get Book

The Lives of Fungi by Britt Bunyard Pdf

A fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungi We know fungi are important, for us as well as the environment. But how they live, and what they can do, remains mysterious and surprising. Filled with stunning photographs, The Lives of Fungi presents an inside look into their hidden and extraordinary world. The wonders of fungi are myriad: a mushroom poking up through leaf litter literally overnight, or the sensational hit of umami from truffle shavings. Alexander Fleming cured infections with mold and spiritual guides have long used psychedelic mushrooms to enhance understanding. Then there are the tiny threads of fungi, called hyphae, that create a communications network for the natural world while decomposing organic matter. Combining engaging and accessible text with beautiful images, The Lives of Fungi lays out all the essential facts about fungi for the mycologically curious.

Author : Merlin Sheldrake
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780525510321

Get Book

Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “brilliant [and] entrancing” (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi—the great connectors of the living world—and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our bodies, expand our minds, and help us address our most urgent environmental problems. “Grand and dizzying in how thoroughly it recalibrates our understanding of the natural world.”—Ed Yong, author of An Immense World ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—Time, BBC Science Focus, The Daily Mail, Geographical, The Times, The Telegraph, New Statesman, London Evening Standard, Science Friday When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave. In the first edition of this mind-bending book, Sheldrake introduced us to this mysterious but massively diverse kingdom of life. This exquisitely designed volume, abridged from the original, features more than one hundred full-color images that bring the spectacular variety, strangeness, and beauty of fungi to life as never before. Fungi throw our concepts of individuality and even intelligence into question. They are metabolic masters, earth makers, and key players in most of life’s processes. They can change our minds, heal our bodies, and even help us remediate environmental disaster. By examining fungi on their own terms, Sheldrake reveals how these extraordinary organisms—and our relationships with them—are changing our understanding of how life works. Winner of the Wainwright Prize, the Royal Society Science Book Prize, and the Guild of Food Writers Award • Shortlisted for the British Book Award • Longlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1927
Category : Best books
ISBN : UVA:X030511494

Get Book

A.L.A. Booklist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Aliya Whiteley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781643137865

Get Book

The Secret Life of Fungi by Aliya Whiteley Pdf

Fungi are unlike any other living thing—they almost magically unique. Welcome to this astonishing world. . . Fungi can appear anywhere, from desert dunes to frozen tundra. They can invade our bodies and live between our toes or our floorboards. They are unwelcome intruders or vastly expensive treats, and symbols of both death and eternal life. But despite their familiar presence, there's still much to learn about the eruption, growth, and decay of their secret, interconnected, world. Aliya Whiteley has always been in love with fungi—from her childhood taking blurry photographs of strange fungal eruptions on Exmoor to a career as a writer inspired by their surreal and alien beauty. This love for fungi is a love for life, from single-cell spores to the largest living organism on the planet; a story stretching from Aliya's lawn into orbit and back again via every continent. From fields, feasts and fairy rings to death caps, puffballs and ambrosia beetles, this is an intoxicating journey into the life of extraordinary organism, one that we have barely begun to understand.

Author : Dave Gray
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351094382

Get Book

Use Of Fungi As Food by Dave Gray Pdf

Few laymen are aware that cookbooks devoted solely to the preparation of mushrooms exist. This fact is brought to their attention and a few recipes are presented in detail. No attempt is made to exhaust the subject but as in the remainder of the book, enough is presented to give a view of the potential and the reader is directed to the relevant literature so that he can pursue the subject in greater depth if he chooses.

Author : Jennifer Viegas,Margaux Baum
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477788431

Get Book

Fungi and Molds by Jennifer Viegas,Margaux Baum Pdf

Survey of common germ-carrying fungi and molds.

Author : Katherine Borkovich,Daniel J. Ebbole
Publisher : American Society for Microbiology Press
Page : 2563 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781555814731

Get Book

Cellular and Molecular Biology of Filamentous Fungi by Katherine Borkovich,Daniel J. Ebbole Pdf

An ideal starting point for any research study of filamentous fungi. • Incorporates the latest findings from such disciplines as physiology, taxonomy, genomics, molecular biology and cell biology. • Begins with an historical perspective, cell morphology and taxonomy, and moves on to such topics as cell growth, development, metabolism, and pathogenesis. • Presents the full range of the fungal kingdom and covers important topics as saprophytes, pathogens and endophytes. • Serves as a recommended text for graduate and undergraduate students.

Author : William D Gray
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351094375

Get Book

Use Of Fungi As Food by William D Gray Pdf

The present work is an attempt to bring together in some sort of organized form all such information that would link mycology (other than the involvement of fungi in food spoilage) to the food industry. It may be justly criticized for its brevity and, in some instances, will probably be criticized the philosophy expressed. For this the writer makes no apologies. In the first instance, the present discussion is by no means intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject. On the contrary, if it serves in some small measure to alert the student to the vast potential resident in fungi, its purpose will have been served.

Author : Christine Baumgarthuber
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-08
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781789143768

Get Book

Fermented Foods by Christine Baumgarthuber Pdf

Fermented Foods serves up the history and science behind some of the world’s most enduring food and drink. It begins with wine, beer, and other heady brews before going on to explore the fascinating and often whimsical histories of fermented breads, dairy, vegetables, and meat, and to speculate on fermented fare’s possible future. Along the way, we learn about Roquefort cheese’s fabled origins, the scientific drive to brew better beer, the then-controversial biological theory that saved French wine, and much more. Christine Baumgarthuber also makes several detours into lesser known ferments—African beers, the formidable cured meats of the Subarctic latitudes, and the piquant, sometimes deadly ferments of Southeast Asia. Anyone in search of an accessible, fun, yet comprehensive survey of the world’s fermented foods need look no further than this timely, necessary work.

Author : Jonathan Newell
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781786835451

Get Book

A Century of Weird Fiction, 1832-1937 by Jonathan Newell Pdf

This book offers a new critical perspective on the weird that combines two ways of looking at weird and cosmic horror. On the one hand, critics have considered weird fiction in relation to aesthetics – the emotional effects and literary form of the weird. On the other hand, recent scholarship has also emphasised the potential philosophical underpinnings and implications of weird fiction, especially in relation to burgeoning philosophical movements such as new materialism and speculative realism. This study bridges the gap between these two approaches, considering the weird from its early outgrowth from the Gothic through to Lovecraft’s stories – a ‘weird century’ from 1832–1937. Combining recent speculative philosophy and affect theory, it argues that weird fiction harnesses the affective power of disgust to provoke a re-examination of subjectival boundaries and the complex entanglement of the human and nonhuman.