 THE KINGDOM
FUNGI: The Biology of Mushrooms, Molds, and Lichens
Steven Stephenson. Introduces readers to the biology,
general structure, and morphological diversity of these necessary organisms.
Sheds light on their ecologically important roles in nature, their relationships
with people, plants, and animals, and their practical applications in the
manufacture of food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Includes details
on "true" fungi, fungus-like creatures (slime molds and water molds), and
a group of "composite" organisms (lichens) that are more than just fungi.
Focus is given to examples of fungi that might be found in the home and
encountered in nature. An introductory text for anyone who wants
to become more familiar with, and more appreciative of, the fascinating
world of fungi. 6 x 9, 328p, 56p color insert, 2010.
K8917 hardcover..........US $34.95 CAN $34.95
MUSHROOMS
OF NORTHWEST NORTH AMERICA
Helene Schalkwijk-Barensen. The first comprehensive
field guide to the mushrooms of this vast region. Covers 550 species
commonly found from Manitoba to the Pacific, north to the Yukon and Alaska,
and south to northern California. Each species entry describes habitat,
distribution, identifying characteristics, edibility and poisonous look-alikes.
Written in everyday language, an authoritative reference for both the professional
mycologist and the amateur naturalist. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 416p, 550+ color
illustrations, 1994.
M0463 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $26.95
EDIBLE AND
MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS OF NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA: A Photographic Guidebook
to Finding and using Key Species
David Spahr. Provides specific, easy-to-understand
information on finding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safer
and more common edible and medicinal mushroom species of New England and
Eastern Canada. Discusses the cooking characteristics of each variety,
with advice about matching species with appropriate foods, as well as facts
about the mushrooms' unique medicinal properties. Features tips on
photographing specimens in the wild, propagation techniques, and the use
of mushrooms in dyeing fabrics and paper. An informative, accessible
guide for anyone interested in wild mushrooms, from beginner to expert.
7 x 9-1/4, 248p, color photos, 2009.
E7951 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
THE FUNGAL
PHARMACY: Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada
Robert Rogers. From a natural medicine educator,
a resource for anyone with an interest in medicinal mushrooms. Provides
detailed descriptions of medicinal mushrooms found in Western Canada (and
certainly beyond). From folklore (myths and legends) to modern scientific
analysis, this guide features medicinal, traditional, and culinary uses.
For each species, includes details on fungi essence, essential oil, homeopathy,
and more – where applicable. 7-1/4 x 9, 234p, color photos, charts, 2006.
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NORTH AMERICAN
MUSHROOMS: A Field Guide to Edible and Inedible Fungi (Falcon Guide)
Dr. Orson Miller Jr., Hope Miller. A field guide
to 600+ edible and inedible mushrooms found across the United States and
Canada. Filled with full-color photos, detailed identification information,
plus pictorial keys and glossaries to assist in identification. Features:
mushroom lore; tips on how, where, and when to collect wild mushrooms;
suggestions for culinary uses; a section on mushroom toxins, and; common
pharmaceutical uses. A definitive reference for anyone interested
in wild mushrooms, their uses, and their habitats. 6 x 9, 592p, 600 color
photos, b&w illustrations, keys, 2006.
N1095 paperback ..........US $25.95 CAN $28.95
NORTH AMERICAN
BOLETES: A Color Guide to the Fleshy Pored Mushrooms
Alan Bessette, William Roody, Arleen Bessette.
The first comprehensive guide to an extraordinary and highly prized group
of mushrooms known for their beautiful colors, distinctive features, relative
abundance, and edibility. Goes beyond the identification of species
- the authors consider the symbiotic relationship that boletes share with
higher plants and trees, their geographical distribution, and new information
regarding the macrochemical test reactions of the boletes. Includes
descriptions of several new species. The combination of scientifically
accurate color photographs and extensive descriptions makes it a standard
reference work for bolete identification in North America. "A must
for bolete lovers of all persuasions" - Plant Science Bulletin.
8 x 10, 396p, 2 b&w + 454 color illustrations, glossary, 2010.
N2444 paperback..........US $45.00 CAN $45.00
MUSHROOMS
AND OTHER FUNGI OF NORTH AMERICA (Revised ed.)
Roger Phillips. A comprehensive illustrated guide
to mushrooms and other fungi of North America. Combined with color
photographs, variety descriptions contain: dimensions of cap, gills and
stem; color and texture description of flesh; description of odor and taste;
habitat and growing season; description of spores, and; categorization
of edibility. Includes useful tips and helpful advice on collecting
specimens and identifying them. An ideal introduction to mycology.
8-3/4 x 11-3/4, 320p, 1000 color photos, 2005.
M1151 hardcover ..........US $37.95 CAN
$39.95
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MUSHROOMS
OF NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA
Alan Bessette, David Fischer, Arleen Raines Bessette.
A comprehensive volume on mushrooms found in northeastern North America,
including the New England, Mid-Atlantic States, Midwest through the Plains
States, the Upper South, as well as the Provinces of Central and Eastern
Canada. Includes nearly 1500 species, illustrating the diversity
of mycoflora throughout this region. Professional and advanced mycologists
will welcome the inclusion of microscopic features, chemical reagent data,
information on classification, and author citations. User-friendly
keys and nontechnical language will appeal to the novice mushroom collector,
as will the introductory information on fungal anatomy, collecting techniques,
and mushroom cooking and preservation. A valuable reference for all
mushroom fanciers, lovers, and experts. 7 x 10, 582p, 650 color photos,
1997. OVERSIZE.
M3886 paperback ..........US $49.95 CAN $53.95
MUSHROOMS
OF THE BOREAL FOREST
Eugene Bossenmaier. Features more than 200 species
of mushrooms and fungi found throughout the boreal forest, ranging from
Alaska to Ontario and Minnesota. Each account has color photographs
and descriptions, with species arranged by major groups to aid in identification.
Sections on biology and ecology of wild mushrooms help readers learn which
mushrooms are edible and which are not. A handy reference found in
the region. 7-1/2 x 10, 106p, color photos, 1997.
M3559 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
MUSHROOMING
WITHOUT FEAR: The Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Safe and Delicious Mushrooms
Alexander Schwab. Unlike others, this guide focuses
only on those types that are both safe to eat and delicious. Presents
the eight (8) rules of mushroom gathering in a straightforward fashion
- including "Never, never take a mushroom with gills" and "If a mushroom
smells rotten, it is rotten." Each type is identified with several
color photos and identification (i.d.) checklist. Includes details
on season, handling, storage, and cooking, complete with recipes.
“A safety-first, full-color guide to collecting delicious mushrooms.” 7-1/2
x 9-5/8, 128p, color photos, 2007.
M1602 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $17.95
EDIBLE AND
POISONOUS MUSHROOMS OF THE WORLD
Ian Hall, et al.. A well-rounded look at these
intriguing and striking inhabitants of the natural world, including their
cultivation, ethnobotanical uses, and the fascinating roles that they play
in nature. The authors offer expert advice on how to identify and
distinguish between edible and poisonous wild mushrooms. Provides
an "A-Z listing" of mushrooms, presenting clear scientific information,
cautionary notes, and tips on cooking - when appropriate. Highly
informative text accompanied by stunning photographs. 6 x 9, 372p, 253
color photos + illustrations, line drawings, 2003.
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E5861 hardcover ..........US $39.95 CAN $44.95
COMMON POISONOUS
PLANTS AND MUSHROOMS OF NORTH AMERICA
N.J. Turner, A.F. Szczawinski. Describes hundreds
of poisonous plants, including oaks, horse chestnuts, broom, hellebores,
many kinds of mushrooms, and more. Individual chapters examine/devoted
to: plants of wild areas; garden and crop plants; mushrooms, and; house
plants and plant products. Detailed descriptions and color photographs
for each plant, including notes on toxicity and recommended treatment if
a plant is ingested. “An outstanding reference” - American Library
Association. 6 x 9, 324p, 215 color photos, 1995.
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of print and will be no longer available.
C3125 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN
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MUSHROOMS
FOR HEALTH: Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi
Greg Marley. Contains species-specific and general
information about the collection, preservation, preparation, and use of
medicinal mushrooms. In the second section, this mycologist introduces
10 common and accepted medicinal species of mushrooms found growing in
the northeastern United States (and beyond, in most cases). From
Reishi to Turkey Tail, each chapter provides a description of the mushroom,
time of occurrence, fruiting habits, ecological role, history and tradition
of medicinal and culinary use, research and clinical results supporting
medicinal use, and more. "A great resource for do-it-yourself foragers
of northeastern mushrooms." 6 x 9, 112p, 20 color photos, 2009.
M8084 paperback..........US $15.95 CAN $15.95
MUSHROOMS
OF NORTHEAST NORTH AMERICA: Midwest to New England
George Barron. Featured in USA Today.
A full-color photographic field guide to mushrooms and fungi of the northern
United States, from Minnesota and Wisconsin to the New England states.
Contains over six hundred (600) species in a user-friendly format.
Includes notes on edibility. A combination of excellent photography
and species descriptions. Layout and easy-to-use keys make identification
quick and accurate. A "must-have" reference. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 336p,
color photos, 1999.
M2016 softcover ..........US $19.95 CAN
$26.95
MUSHROOMS
OF WESTERN CANADA
Helene Schalkwijk-Barendsen. Covers 550 species
commonly found from Manitoba to the Pacific, north to the Yukon and Alaska,
and south to California. Concise text, with detailed color illustrations.
Each species entry describes: identifying characteristics; edibility; poisonous
look-alikes; habitat, and; distribution. A valuable resource on the
common species found in this region. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 416p, 107 color illustrations,
1991.
M3472 paperback ..........US $22.95 CAN
$26.95
MUSHROOMS
OF ONTARIO AND EASTERN CANADA (including Northeastern United States)
George Barron. A full-color field guide to more
than 600 mushrooms and fungi of northeastern North America, including the
northern United States (from Minnesota and Wisconsin to the New England
states) and Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Features a "picture
key" to nine groups of fungi, photo guide, and diagnostic keys to differentiate
similar groups. Spectacular photographs and excellent species information.
A valuable field guide and reference. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 336p, 875 color photos,
1999.
M1990 softcover ..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
ALL THAT
THE RAIN PROMISES, AND MORE: A HIP POCKET GUIDE TO WESTERN MUSHROOMS
David Arora. Over 35,000 copies sold. Covers
more than 200 western mushrooms (edible and poisonous) in full-color natural
habitat photographs. Includes concise lists of key identifying features,
other traits, where to find them (habitat), edibility, as well as other
interesting facts and notes. Contains scientific and common names.
A handy pocket guide to the mushrooms of this region. 4 x 7, 256p, 275
color plates, 1990.
H3883 paperback ..........US $17.99 CAN $22.99
MYCELIUM
RUNNING: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
Paul Stamets. "A manual for the mycological rescue
of the planet." The basic science goes like this: Microscopic cells
called "mycelium" - the fruit of which are mushrooms - recycle carbon,
nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal
debris in the creation of rich new soil. What Stamets has discovered
is that we can capitalize on mycelium's digestive power to address a variety
of environmental problems. Includes four (4) detailed chapters on
what Stamets has coined "mycorestoration," as well as chapters on the medicinal
and nutritional properties of mushrooms, inoculation methods, log and stump
culture, and species selection for various environmental purposes.
A groundbreaking text from this mushroom expect that is destined to be
"a classic reference for bemushroomed generations to come." 7-1/2 x 9,
356p, color photos, 2005.
M5792 paperback..........US $35.00 CAN $43.00
GROWING
GOURMET & MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS (3/e)
Paul Stamets. A newly-revised handbook. Contains
updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation.
Provides detailed growth parameters for thirty-one (31) mushroom species,
a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips. Includes tips
for setting up a mushroom lab and constructing a growing room. A
popular reference for those with an interest in cultivation. 7-1/2 x 9,
596p, color insert, 2000.
G1754 paperback ..........US $45.00 CAN $55.00
MUSHROOMS
DEMYSTIFIED
David Arora. Revised and expanded edition of "the
best and most complete field guide and reference book about the mushrooms
of North America." Includes descriptions and key to 2000+ species
of mushrooms. Provides a beginner's checklist of the seventy (70)
most distinctive and common mushrooms. Contains detailed chapters
on terminology, classification, habitat, mushroom cookery, toxins, and
more. An informative, indispensable reference. 6 x 9, 1,020p, 250
color, 700 b&w photos, 1986.
M1694 paperback ..........US $39.99 CAN $49.99
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