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  Fungipedia - A Brief Compendium...

  Lawrence Millman

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  An illustrated mini-encyclopedia of fungal lore, from John Cage and Terrence McKenna to mushroom sex and fairy rings.
   
  Fungipedia presents a delightful A-Z treasury of mushroom lore. With more than 180 entries — on topics as varied as Alice in Wonderland, chestnut blight, medicinal mushrooms, poisonings, Santa Claus, and waxy caps — this collection will transport both general listeners and specialists into the remarkable universe of fungi.
   
  Combining ecological, ethnographic, historical, and contemporary knowledge, author and mycologist Lawrence Millman discusses how mushrooms are much more closely related to humans than to plants, how they engage in sex, how insects farm them, and how certain species happily dine on leftover radiation, cockroach antennae, and dung. He explores the lives of individuals like African-American scientist George Washington Carver, who specialized in crop diseases caused by fungi; Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit, who was prevented from becoming a professional mycologist because she was a woman; and Gordon Wasson, a J. P. Morgan vice-president who almost single-handedly introduced the world to magic mushrooms. Millman considers why fungi are among the most significant organisms on our planet and how they are currently being affected by destructive human behavior, including climate change.

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  Culture Smart! Mexico - The...

  Russel Maddicks

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  This guide to Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society. It describes how people socialize and meet members of the opposite sex, the dynamics of daily life, the central importance of family, and the annual cycle of Catholic feasts and fiestas. For business travelers, there are key sections on the economy and vital insights into the general business culture.The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural areas, where time seems to have stood still, and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. Famed for its well-preserved archaeological sites, cobblestoned colonial towns, and beautiful beaches, it is a major magnet for tourists.Mexico also has a name as a creative powerhouse in the region, with world-renowned artists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, a cinema industry that has been producing award-winning movies since the Golden Age of the 1940s, and a literary scene second to none in Latin America.

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  Secrets of Santorini - Escape to...

  Patricia Wilson

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  She'll uncover the shocking secrets of her past in paradise . . . Sent away to convent school at the age of six, Irini McGuire has never really known her celebrated archaeologist mother, Bridget, who lives on the paradise island of Santorini. So, when Irini receives news that Bridget has been injured at a dig and is in coma she knows it is time to return to the island of her birth.  Discovering her mother's notes, and driven by rumours that her mother's injury was no accident, Irini starts to reveal the dark secrets behind her family's separation.Can she unearth the truth about her parents and her past before it is too late?

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  A Carpet Ride to Khiva - Seven...

  Christopher Alexander, Chris Aslan

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  The Silk Road conjures images of the exotic and the unknown. Most travellers simply pass along it. Brit Chris Alexander chose to live there. Ostensibly writing a guidebook, Alexander found life at the heart of the glittering madrassahs, mosques and minarets of the walled city of Khiva - a remote desert oasis in Uzbekistan - immensely alluring, and stayed.
  
  Immersing himself in the language and rich cultural traditions Alexander discovers a world torn between Marx and Mohammed - a place where veils and vodka, pork and polygamy freely mingle - against a backdrop of forgotten carpet designs, crumbling but magnificent Islamic architecture and scenes drawn straight from "The Arabian Nights". Accompanied by a large green parrot, a ginger cat and his adoptive Uzbek family, Alexander recounts his efforts to rediscover the lost art of traditional weaving and dyeing, and the process establishing a self-sufficient carpet workshop, employing local women and disabled people to train as apprentices.
  A Carpet Ride to Khiva sees Alexander being stripped naked at a former Soviet youth camp, crawling through silkworm droppings in an attempt to record their life-cycle, holed up in the British Museum discovering carpet designs dormant for half a millennia, tackling a carpet-thieving mayor, distinguishing natural dyes from sacks of opium in Northern Afghanistan, bluffing his way through an impromptu version of "My Heart Will Go On" for national Uzbek TV and seeking sanctuary as an anti-Western riot consumed the Kabul carpet bazaar. It is an unforgettable true travel story of a journey to the heart of the unknown and the unexpected friendship one man found there.

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  Soap Making - Step-by-Step Guide...

  Carol Varney

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  Are you looking for a new hobby?  
  Maybe something for some fun, or maybe a new home-business prospect? Are you sick of purchasing soaps without feeling confident in the ingredients or the company? Maybe you need a new idea for gift-giving?If any of this sounds like you, then keep reading!  
  Soapmaking can be a fun and rewarding hobby, or a lucrative way to make a little extra money from home. People of all ages, backgrounds, and skillsets can start this hobby – there’s no prerequisite, no need for background information or special training. 
  There are rules, but beyond that, soap-making in many ways is one of the most accessible and easy-to-start hobbies out there.  
  The book describes four different processes/methods for engaging in this new hobby, and each one contains plenty of recipes for you to try. There is surely a method out there for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will surely find a bunch of new ways to enjoy preparing your items of choice. 
   

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  HowExpert Guide to the San...

  HowExpert, Susan Hartzler

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  There’s so much to see and do in the San Fernando Valley that you might find it hard to decide where to begin. From movie studio tours, amusement parks, cultural centers, metaphysical spots, a historic mission, hiking trails, huge parks, lovely gardens, restaurants galore, and much, much more, the Valley, as locals call it, is the place for fun. Author Susan Hartzler who grew up there shares the rich history of the area and hidden secrets and personal stories in this exhaustive guide. 
  Did you know Lucille Ball and her husband Ricky Ricardo lived there with a cow that used to kiss them good night from their bedroom window? Or that Marilyn Monroe was discovered in the Valley working at Radioplane Munitions Factory in Van Nuys? Or how about the fact that the Jonas Brothers grew up in Toluca Lake and Bruno Mars had a place in Studio City? Those are just a few of the celebrity stories you’ll learn about when you read this book. 
  The Valley is more than strip malls, suburbs, and Valleyspeak. The area’s diverse residents bring with them different cultures that make the Valley something extra special. There are even Longhorn cattle living there amidst some major celebrities who call the Valley home today. You’ll even find out the best places to stargaze where you can catch a glimpse of your favorite star in their real life. 
  You’ll also learn about the best ways to get around town, the best places to stay, what to do, and where to eat. Speaking of food, the Valley is home to Sushi Row alongside some of the best Mexican restaurants you’ll find this side of the border. 
  So, before you pack up the kids, find out all about the Valley from someone who knows. The place is spread out, so you could miss a fun adventure if you don’t do your research before going. Take it from Susan: The Valley is a wonderful place to live and the perfect vacation spot to visit. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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