 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 $46.95
ORGANIC MUSHROOM FARMING AND
MYCOREMEDIATION: Simple to Advanced and Experimental
Techniques for Indoor and Outdoor Cultivation 
Tradd Cotter. Offers readers an in-depth
exploration of best organic mushroom cultivation
practices, for both indoor and outdoor growing of a
wide variety of species. Wide-ranging appeal for
both the beginning hobbyist and the market farmer,
covering: the fundamentals of mushroom cultivation;
innovative applications and projects; advanced
techniques and research, and; detailed descriptions of
selected mushrooms. More than a cultivation
guide, the book is “about healing the people and the
planet, one mushroom and one cultivator at a time,
reversing destructive cycles into creative
forces. Cotter urges readers to think with an
opportunistic yet minimalistic approach, much like a
mushroom, taking what it needs to survive and then
returning resources to its ecosystem.” 8 x 10, 400p,
225 color photos, 2014. OVERSIZE.
O4552 paperback..........US $39.95 CAN $55.95
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. OVERSIZE.
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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F5814 pb., ring-bound ..........US
$39.99 CAN $39.99
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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 photographs, detailed
identification information, as well as 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. OVERSIZE.
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. OVERSIZE.
N2444 paperback..........US
$45.00 CAN $60.95
MUSHROOMING WITH CONFIDENCE: A
Guide to Collecting Edible and Tasty Mushrooms
Alexander Schwab. An identification guide that
divides thirty (30) of the tastiest and most common
edible mushrooms into four (4) identification
categories (Gills, Ridges, Tubes and Spines) so that
readers will be able to recognize what he or she is
looking at quickly and correctly. Each mushroom
is explained in detail and features a "Positive ID
Checklist" to ensure accurate identification.
With over 300 color photographs, lists of the best
tools for mushrooming, and the best techniques for
getting a mushroom out of the ground in one piece,
this will be a valuable reference for novice and
experienced pickers alike. 7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 176p, 300+
color photos, 2012.
M1955 paperback..........US
$14.95 CAN $20.95
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. OVERSIZE.
M1151 hardcover ..........US
$36.95 CAN $39.95
ON SALE..........US $27.95
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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 $68.95
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.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print -
availability uncertain.
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 photographs 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 $20.95
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.
Sorry, this
title has gone out of print and will be no longer
available.
E5861 hardcover ..........US
$39.95 CAN $54.95
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.
Sorry, this
title has gone out of print and is no longer
available.
C3125 paperback ..........US
$24.95 CAN $32.95
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 $21.95
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
$29.95 CAN $29.95
ON SALE..........US $24.95
CAN $26.95....only 2 copies remaining!
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.
OVERSIZE.
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. OVERSIZE.
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. OVERSIZE.
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.
OVERSIZE.
M1694 paperback ..........US
$39.99 CAN $49.99
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