Download or read book Harvesting Nature s Bounty written by Kevin F. Duffy and published by Airleaf Publishing & Bookselling. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harvesting Nature's Bounty is a treasure trove of nature wisdom and lore. It not only covers wild edible and medicinal plants, and survival skills, it also covers subjects as varied as fish stunners, weather predictors, cricket temperature, pine pitch glue, natural bug repellents, and a wide variety of exciting new culinary sources. This book will show you how to commune with nature and reconnect at a level known only our distant ancestors. This book will empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to begin your re-connection back to the Earthmother. You will learn where the treasures of nature are located and how they can be used and will learn how to assist nature in her recovery as they learn. As you begin to see nature at deeper level, you will recognize all of her inhabitants both large and small and see the significant role each play in the big scheme. When this happens, you will never look at a field, forest, or blade of grass the same ever again.
Download or read book Harvesting Nature s Bounty written by Kevin F. Duffy and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nature s Bounty Unleashed written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unearth the secret pantries hidden within wild landscapes, with "Nature's Bounty Unleashed," your ultimate guide to the art and science of foraging. Embark on a journey that transforms the way you see—and taste—the world around you, leading you through unspoiled habitats to discover the culinary treasures that nature has to offer. Get ready to peel back the verdant curtains of the great outdoors as you dive into twenty-five meticulously crafted chapters, each brimming with knowledge poised to turn you into a master forager. Traverse through "The Foundations of Foraging" where you will absorb the philosophy and ethics that respect the balance of nature while tickling your taste buds with wild flavors. Sharpen your skills with the essential tools and safety gear detailed in "Getting Started Forager's Toolkit." Align your hunts with Mother Nature's rhythms in "The Forager's Calendar" and learn to read the ecological texts written across diverse habitats in "Ecological Principles of Foraging." Ethics take center stage in discussions on legality and land rights, ensuring that your practice not only nourishes the body but also feeds the soul. Gain botanical prowess in identifying edibles with precision, steering clear of deceptive doppelgangers that lurk in the underbrush. "The Art of Wild Plant Harvesting" provides you the quintessential techniques for sustainable harvesting, ensuring that future generations may continue to enjoy nature's myriad offerings. From the forest floor to freshwater systems, from meadows to coastal terrains; each chapter unfurls unique foraging environments ripe for exploration. Discover and demystify the nutritional powerhouses that wild foods are, dissecting myths and highlighting truths in "Nutritional Benefits of Wild Foods." Adapt to nature's capricious moods, and savor the distinct flavors that each season unfurls, from the awakening offerings of spring to the richly yielding winter. Don't just harvest—transform your bounty with methods that lock in freshness and potency. Put your own twist on dining as you learn to incorporate wild ingredients into soulful recipes, revealing an untapped spectrum of flavors. Introduce the young and nurture communities with the spirit of foraging. Envision the future of wild food sourcing, acknowledging the influence of urbanization yet steadfast in the innovative promise it holds. With "Nature's Bounty Unleashed," you don't just read—you engage, grow, and cultivate a harmonious union with the environment. So, don your boots, capture the essence of untamed delicacies in your basket, and revolutionize not only your palate but your connection to the earth. Welcome to your wild adventure—it begins with the turn of a page.
Download or read book Mother Nature s Herbal written by Judith Griffin and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world of spiritual rejuvenation and radiant health with the restorative power of herbs. Brimming with herbal folklore, tips for growing and harvesting your own herbs, and over two hundred medicinal and culinary recipes from diverse cultures, Mother Nature's Herbal will become your trusted companion on the path to natural living. Take a tour of the time-honored traditions and healing practices of cultures past and present, including Native and South American, Mediterranean, East Asian, and others. Create delicious and exotic entrees, brew soothing herbal teas, mix perfumes and salves using flower essences from your backyard garden, prepare elixirs and medicines to treat every ailment—and so much more. With this wise book on your kitchen shelf, a rich heritage of herb craft and herbal tradition is at your fingertips.
Download or read book The Mushroom Hunters written by Langdon Cook and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A beautifully written portrait of the people who collect and distribute wild mushrooms . . . food and nature writing at its finest.”—Eugenia Bone, author of Mycophilia “A rollicking narrative . . . Cook [delivers] vivid and cinematic scenes on every page.”—The Wall Street Journal In the dark corners of America’s forests grow culinary treasures. Chefs pay top dollar to showcase these elusive and enchanting ingredients on their menus. Whether dressing up a filet mignon with smoky morels or shaving luxurious white truffles over pasta, the most elegant restaurants across the country now feature one of nature’s last truly wild foods: the uncultivated, uncontrollable mushroom. The mushroom hunters, by contrast, are a rough lot. They live in the wilderness and move with the seasons. Motivated by Gold Rush desires, they haul improbable quantities of fungi from the woods for cash. Langdon Cook embeds himself in this shadowy subculture, reporting from both rural fringes and big-city eateries with the flair of a novelist, uncovering along the way what might be the last gasp of frontier-style capitalism. Meet Doug, an ex-logger and crabber—now an itinerant mushroom picker trying to pay his bills and stay out of trouble; Jeremy, a former cook turned wild-food entrepreneur, crisscrossing the continent to build a business amid cutthroat competition; their friend Matt, an up-and-coming chef whose kitchen alchemy is turning heads; and the woman who inspires them all. Rich with the science and lore of edible fungi—from seductive chanterelles to exotic porcini—The Mushroom Hunters is equal parts gonzo travelogue and culinary history lesson, a fast-paced, character-driven tour through a world that is by turns secretive, dangerous, and quintessentially American.
Download or read book Wild Harvest written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the untamed world of self-reliance and sustainable living with "Wild Harvest," a comprehensive eBook guide that will transform your approach to sourcing food from the wild. Prepare to embark on an adventure that will bring you closer to nature, as you master the art of foraging and trapping through this treasure trove of knowledge. Step into the realm of foraging with Chapter 1, where you'll explore the foundations that pave the way for a responsible and ethical journey. Discover the essential tools and understand the ecological principles that will help you read landscapes like never before. Awaken the inner botanist as you delve into Chapter 2, learning to identify a plethora of edible plants. Unveil the secrets behind plant characteristics, common edible families, and learn crucial information on poisonous plants to steer clear of. Chapter 3 marks a journey through the seasons, offering insights into the ebb and flow of nature's pantry. From spring to the winter frost, you will be equipped with strategies to harvest nature's bounty all year round. Harvesting techniques come to light in Chapter 4, revealing subtle nuances in gathering leafy greens, berries, and roots while preserving the natural environment for generations to come. Ensure your wild edibles' longevity with Chapter 5's potent knowledge on processing and storage, making your foraged feast a sustainable source of nourishment through various preservation methods. Navigate the urban jungle in Chapter 6, uncovering an often-overlooked source of natural bounty within city landscapes. Learn to forage with care and adhere to legal boundaries, transforming your metropolitan expeditions. Chapters 7 through 9 up the ante with practical tips and ethical considerations guiding you through wilderness trapping, small game techniques, and the pursuit of larger game, ensuring you're well-equipped for the challenges of the wild. For those with an inclination towards aquatic life and fishing, Chapter 11 brings the allure of streams and coastlines to life. Discover the techniques that will enable you to thrive by the water, seamlessly blending ancient wisdom with the rhythm of the tides. Elevate your wilderness survival skills with Chapter 12, mastering the art of meat preservation, hide tanning, and the intricate balance of respecting wildlife while utilizing its resources. Safety takes center stage in Chapter 13, as you'll learn to avert hazards and preserve health while engaging with wild flora and fauna, ensuring that your foraging journey is as secure as it is gratifying. The legal tapestry of foraging and trapping unfolds in Chapter 14, presenting informative guidelines to navigate the intricate lattice of laws, rights, and responsibilities that every modern forager and trapper should honor. Sip on the wisdom of Chapter 15 where wild teas and medicinals offer a soothing respite and a source of healing, bridging the gap between survival and solace. Utilize nature's toolkit in Chapter 16, where you'll craft from the very essence of the wild, creating practical and ornate items from plant fibers and discovering the multifaceted uses of tree products. Introduce the flavors of the wild to your culinary exploits in Chapter 17, with pioneering cooking techniques that will bring a smoky tenderness and aromatic zest to your foraged meals. As the chapters progress, the eBook continues to foster a sense of community and stewardship through teaching and sharing knowledge, contemplating the future of foraging, and presenting a personalized adventure that beckons. "Wild Harvest" isn't just a guide; it's a portal to a lifestyle that embraces the resilience, abundance, and wisdom of the natural world. Begin your journey today, and let every page become a stepping stone to a more harmonious and sustainable existence.
Download or read book Foraging written by Mark Vorderbruggen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find edible plants anywhere in North America! Foraged delicacies have become the latest foodie obsession. Wild edibles collected by professional foragers are proliferating on the plates of top-tier restaurants because they offer novel and ultra-fresh sensations for the tongue, and they frequently taste more flavorful than farmed foods. For people seeking new food experiences and wanting to forage for themselves, Idiot’s Guides: Foraging shows how to find wild edibles and when and how to harvest them. Includes over 30 tasty recipes that describe how to prepare these wild foods. - Includes common plants all across North America. - Covers positive plant identification. - Multiple large, full-color photos identify each plant (including the mature plant, how it looks at various stages of growth, and how it looks at the right stage of growth for harvesting). - Each entry gives facts on the plant's habitat, physical properties, which parts are edible, harvesting sustainability, preparation, storage, and poisonous look-alikes. -More than 30 delicious recipes. -Includes range maps and charts that list plants by habitat and by season.
Download or read book You Can Heal Your Pet written by Elizabeth Whiter and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Can Heal Your Pet is a no-nonsense guide that inspires a new type of holistic pet care and empowers the modern pet owner. Combining the expertise and knowledge of leading veterinary surgeon Dr Rohini Sathish MRCVS, and internationally renowned animal complementary therapist Elizabeth Whiter, this unique and authoritative guide provides: • a comprehensive A-Z directory of common health conditions with treatment options • top tips to harvest and make tried-and-tested herbal remedies • dietary advice for optimum health, and easy-to-make food recipes • information on how to vet your vet! • a step-by-step guide to energy healing and acupressure points Both Liz and Rohini believe that while conventional veterinary treatment is vital for acute conditions and emergencies, it fails to cure chronic problems. The way forward is a holistic, integrated approach with the active input of a dedicated pet owner - you. You, and only you, can really heal your pet!
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Download or read book Plant Spirit Reiki written by Fay Johnstone and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enrich your Reiki practice by connecting with the healing spirit of plants and the natural world • Explores a new way of channeling Reiki energy for both personal healing and professional practice by intuitively connecting with plants and the natural world • Provides simple exercises, meditations, and Reiki practices to help the reader intuitively work in partnership with plants as part of their Reiki practice • Emphasizes healing exchange with plants and the self-practice of Reiki in partnership with the spirit of plants to heal our essential nature • Explains how to raise the vibration of your community and the world by connecting with green spaces, nature beings, and habitats under threat In this practical workbook, Fay Johnstone demonstrates how energy healers and Reiki practitioners can partner with plant spirit allies and the forces of nature for powerful healing for themselves, others, and our planet. She explains how to include plants and nature in your Reiki practice, both the spiritual/etheric components of plants and the physical plants themselves. She offers many practical exercises, techniques, and meditations as well as case studies and personal experiences to show how best to harness the power of plants on all levels, along with other energy flows, to support the healing process in much the same way that crystals are used as energetic healing aids. She explains how plants connect with the Reiki principles and explores plant spirit allies, chakra work, and healing with the elements of nature. She details how to enhance self-healing and Reiki treatments for others through “bringing the outside in,” creating a healing space, use of plant preparations, and other sacred forms of plant medicine. Fay also explores how to support the healing of plants and nature itself through your Reiki/healing practice. She provides guidance on how to raise the vibration of your home and community, how to impact nature positively with regard to climate change, and how to send distance healing to the Earth, nature beings, and endangered habitats across the world. She inspires you to reach out to the vital force that flows through the natural world and open your intuition to discover guidance and support from nature. By deepening our conscious cooperation and partnership with nature and the plant kingdom, in a sacred healing way, we come to recognize that in healing ourselves, we are also healing our Earth.
Download or read book Hunting Gathering Survival Manual written by Tim MacWelch and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild. From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman—and eating like a king. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast’s library. Whether you’re using modern tools, old-fashioned snares, or your own two hands, this book will show you the amazing range of hands-on (literally!) methods for catching and cooking your prey. Use the detailed field guides to gather edible plants, nuts, and mushrooms, then turn them into gourmet meals with field-tested camp cooking tips. And prepare for any emergency, whether you’re lost in the woods or surviving a natural disaster. This book demystifies it all, with simple hints and step-by-step illustrations to make you a self-sufficient survivor—in your backyard or in the wild.
Download or read book Baskets from Nature s Bounty written by Elizabeth Jensen and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On identifying, collecting, and preparing hundreds of common plants, and clear, complete instructions for crafting them into woven, plaited, twined, and coiled baskets. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Download or read book Nature s Healing Legacy written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the ancient and enduring world of herbal medicine with "Nature's Healing Legacy" - a comprehensive eBook that explores the profound power of plants to restore and maintain health and wellness. Every page of this well-researched guide offers insights into the art and science of utilizing herbs in everyday life, tapping into centuries-old traditions that have nurtured humanity's wellbeing across diverse cultures. In "Nature's Healing Legacy," you will find yourself immersed in the verdant realms of herbal medicine, from the rudimentary principles to the intricate phytochemistry that endows plants with potent healing capabilities. Discover the threads that connect age-old healing practices with modern approaches, and learn how to harness the timeless wisdom nestled within nature's pharmacy for the enhancement of your health. Step into the world of cultivating medicinal herbs with guidance on creating your own healing garden, replete with detailed instructions for harvesting and preserving your herbal bounty. Ignite your passion for self-sufficiency and sustainability, as you delve into seed saving and plant propagation, capturing the very essence of botanical abundance. Venture further into the heart of "The Apothecary's Kitchen," where the alchemy of herbs transforms into remedies through the preparation of infusions, syrups, and salves. Savor the role of spices not only as culinary delights but also as key players in the healing cuisine narrative, promoting vitality and well-being. As you explore each chapter, you will uncover herbal solutions that cater to specific facets of health, from digestive wellness and immune support to personalized remedies tailored to your unique constitution. Learn about natural mood stabilizers, cognitive enhancers, and sleep aids that promote mental and emotional balance without resorting to synthetic alternatives. Witness the liberating power of plants in addressing specific health concerns for women and men, crafting approaches that honor the intricacies of hormonal balance and vitality. For parents and caretakers, wisdom awaits in gentle and safe herbal preparations for children, setting the foundation for lifelong resilience. Moreover, the nurturing touch of herbal medicine extends to skincare, the soothing aroma of essential oils, and the tranquil ritual of tea, weaving together a tapestry that spans the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing. As "Nature's Healing Legacy" concludes, you are called to consider the ethical implications of wildcrafting, the importance of sustainability, and ways to advance your herbal knowledge, ensuring the preservation and proliferation of this invaluable legacy. Whether you are a curious novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this eBook stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of herbal medicine and a beckoning gateway to a healthful, harmonious coexistence with the natural world. Embrace the opportunity to transform your well-being and awaken to the botanical riches that await in "Nature's Healing Legacy."
Download or read book Free Lunch written by David Cay Johnston and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-12-27 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Perfectly Legal returns with a powerful new exposé How does a strong and growing economy lend itself to job uncertainty, debt, bankruptcy, and economic fear for a vast number of Americans? Free Lunch provides answers to this great economic mystery of our time, revealing how today's government policies and spending reach deep into the wallets of the many for the benefit of the wealthy few. Johnston cuts through the official version of events and shows how, under the guise of deregulation, a whole new set of regulations quietly went into effect-- regulations that thwart competition, depress wages, and reward misconduct. From how George W. Bush got rich off a tax increase to a $100 million taxpayer gift to Warren Buffett, Johnston puts a face on all of the dirty little tricks that business and government pull. A lot of people appear to be getting free lunches, but of course there's no such thing as a free lunch, and someone (you, the taxpayer) is picking up the bill. Johnston's many revelations include: How we ended up with the most expensive yet inefficient health-care system in the world How homeowners title insurance became a costly, deceitful, yet almost invisible oligopoly How our government gives hidden subsidies for posh golf courses How Paris Hilton's grandfather schemed to retake the family fortune from a charity for poor children How the Yankees and Mets owners will collect more than $1.3 billion in public funds In these instances and many more, Free Lunch shows how the lobbyists and lawyers representing the most powerful 0.1 percent of Americans manipulated our government at the expense of the other 99.9 percent. With his extraordinary reporting, vivid stories, and sharp analysis, Johnston reveals the forces that shape our everyday economic lives and shows us how we can finally make things better.
Download or read book Surviving Collapse written by Christina Ergas and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As major environmental crises loom, Christina Ergas makes the argument in Surviving Collapse that one possible way forward is a radical sustainable development that turns the focus from monetary gain to social and ecological regeneration and transformation. Employing qualitative and cross-national comparative methods, Ergas examines two alternative, community-scale, socioecological models of development: the first is a grassroots urban ecovillage in the Pacific Northwest, United States, while the second is a government-subsidized, but cooperatively run, urban farm in Havana, Cuba. While neither are panaceas, they prioritize social and ecological efficiency and subsume economic rationality towards those ends. Featuring cases that not only allow us to synthesize their strengths but evaluate their weaknesses, Surviving Collapse reveals a multitude of varied paths toward reaching radical urban sustainability and empowers us all to imagine, and possibly build, more resilient futures.
Download or read book The Paradox of Power written by Ballard C. Campbell and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s political history is a fascinating paradox. The United States was born with the admonition that government posed a threat to liberty. This apprehension became the foundation of the nation’s civic ideology and was embedded in its constitutional structure. Yet the history of public life in the United States records the emergence of an enormously powerful national state during the nineteenth century. By 1920, the United States was arguably the most powerful country in the world. In The Paradox of Power Ballard C. Campbell traces this evolution and offers an explanation for how it occurred. Campbell argues that the state in America is rooted in the country’s colonial experience and analyzes the evidence for this by reviewing governance at all levels of the American polity—local, state, and national—between 1754 and 1920. Campbell poses five critical causal references: war, geography, economic development, culture and identity (including citizenship and nationalism), and political capacity. This last factor embraces law and constitutionalism, administration, and political parties. The Paradox of Power makes a major contribution to our understanding of American statebuilding by emphasizing the fundamental role of local and state governance to successfully integrate urban, state, and national governments to create a composite and comprehensive portrait of how governance evolved in America.
Download or read book Dream of a Nation written by Tyson Miller and published by SEE Innovation. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Designed to flip the switch from toe-dipper to full-on, change-the-world citizens." - Yes! Magazine It was Margaret Mead who said that a small group of informed and dedicated individuals could change the world–and that it was the only thing that ever had. Imagine what a large group of informed and dedicated individuals could do. With contributions from more than 60 pioneering visionaries and leaders, it shines a light on the ideas and people that are grounded in common sense and stewardship. Dream of a Nation is both sobering and inspiring and is a reader’s invitation to be a part of creating the future. Over three years in the making, a comprehensive path forward is presented across a range of key issues including: Building an Equitable and Green Economy, Waging Peace, Strengthening Community, Media Reform, People-Centered Government, Ending Poverty, and much more. It is everyday citizens who make this nation great and the critical information found in Dream of a Nation empowers us with what we need to be agents of change. “The most important thing humanity can do is believe in itself. That we can grow, we can change, we can rouse ourselves in time to make big changes happen. Dream of a Nation encourages movement in this direction. It offers hundreds of ideas and examples of how smart, committed and daring we can be.” - Alice Walker “Dream of a Nation moves us past party lines and into the realm of what is possible. This important work guides even the most disillusioned of us toward innovative measures that, if implemented, could benefit society in amazing ways and make citizen activists out of us all. Inspiring!” - Jennifer Grayson, The Huffington Post
