Healing With Plants in the American and Mexican West

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Healing with Plants

Healing With Plants in the American and Mexican West
Margarita Artschwager Kay
Manufacturer: University of Arizona Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Herbal Remedies | Alternative Medicine | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
General | Plants | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0816516464

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Healing with Plants.......2000-04-04

This book is a thorough cataloguing of how plants were and still are used in medicine by Native American and Mexican culture. The author obtained her information by interviews with patients and pouring through endless articles on the subject. It is a study of ethnobotany in the American and Mexican West that is both interesting and useful, especially to the professional who is treating patients who might also be taking these medicines.

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Southern Africa - long famous for the oldest and best-managed game parks on the continent - is becoming increasingly popular as an adventure travel destination. In the 1990s the number of visitors to the region nearly doubled, to more than 6.5 million tourists per year, as adventure travelers abandoned traditional safari sites in Kenya and Tanzania for the world-class national parks of Botswana and Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia. Favorable political changes have inspired an increase in tourism to South Africa, and the pristine wilderness areas in the smaller nations of Malawi, Lesotho, and Swaziland have become favorites with budget travelers in search of adventure well off the beaten track.
Adventuring in Southern Africa is a comprehensive guide to the geography, culture, natural history, and adventure opportunities in these eight countries, including:
The legendary areas of Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, the Zambezi River, Etosha, and Kruger National Park
The classic safari as well as unconventional car, hiking, rafting, and canoe trips
The nuts and bolts of how to plan a trip, including what to pack, how to adjust to local customs, what documents to take, and safari etiquette
A full range of travel styles, from luxury tours to independent budget travel
How to stay healthy while traveling in Africa
With appendices listing safari tour operators and conservation groups, as well as a helpful safari bibliography, Adventuring in Southern Africa is an essential tool for anyone planning a trip to this spectacular and still unspoiled part of the world.

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Verbose and superficial: a waste of money.......2001-01-13

...I bought this book to make plans for a trip to Zambia but the chapter about this country is only 40 pages long, both verbose and superficial. Don't get fooled by the "Adventuring" in the title, unless your idea of adventure is to hop by plane from lodge to lodge at $200 or $300 a night. More importantly, except for the park entrance fees, this book doesn't list any price at all (I got them from two other, excellent, travel guides). Comments on cheaper accomodations are few and disenchanted. The maps are equally few and over-simplified (the roads don't even appear!...) Finally, I looked at the chapters about the other countries and it certainly didn't change my opinion about this book. Note also that the date of the last edition (October 97) makes it relatively outdated.

Outstanding and thorough book about South Africa.......2000-03-16

This book is an outstanding resource to be read prior to traveling to South Africa. It covers many different aspects of what the experience will entail. These include the history, etiquette, positives and negatives of each type of travel, various diseases and safety precautions one should take. In addition, he thoroughly delivers every aspect of each south african country...ie. countryside, animals, weather, and history. This book in interesting, exciting, and educational!

Outstanding and thorough book about South Africa.......2000-03-16

Most comprehensive book on southern Africa.......1999-10-23

This book is full of interesting and pertinent travel information; it is a MUST for anyone interested in game-viewing and travelling in southern Africa. The author gives best times to travel depending on what you want to see, and for each country, lists brief history/present politics, places to stay--easily accessible to remote--and how to get there and what you may see. He also gives a comprehensive packing list, medical info, and tips on game viewing. Out of the 4 books I bought on southern Africa, this is the one I referred to most often. This book, coupled with The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals, is an invaluable southern Africa traveller's necessity.

A must if you plan to visit Southern Africa.......1999-04-17

Prior to my trip, I purchased 4 travel books on Southern Africa then found this guidebook at the Miami airport. It was by far the most accurate and contained all the "need to know" information. Unlike the others, it contained excellent hotel and activity descriptions plus gave detailed information on each region. Sure you want to know some local history but I'm more interested in where to stay, where to eat and what things I can do. At the end of the trip, I left my first 4 guidebooks in Botswana and brought this one home!

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This unique Hugs book focuses on those beloved "extra" members of the family: pets. Filled with touching stories about God's little creatures, this delightful book highlights pets' endearing qualities -- such as unconditional love, faithfulness, and companionship. Inspiring messages, paraphrased scriptures, by LeAnn Weiss, and uplifting quotes appeal to the pet lover in everyone.

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someone you know needs a hug today...it may even be you!®

Furry, fluffy, scruffy. Fat, skinny, tall, or short -- dogs come in all varieties. No matter their size or package, dogs are loved and cherished -- life members of the family. This delightful book is for dog lovers of every flavor.

Dog-loving authors Willie and Korie Robertson share heart-warming stories of "man's best friend" and inspirational message that highlight the endearing qualities they possess. Personalized scriptures by LeAnn Weiss express God's love in enlightening, personal language, and uplifting quotes by fellow dog lovers are sure to bring a smile to your face.

This little book celebrates the value and companionship of any dog. Share a hug of affection and appreciation with a dog lover who is dear to your heart.

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International Art & Antiques Yearbook, 1979-80

Manufacturer: Gale Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0900305215

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Good ideas

A first rate book for the beginning self-sufficency farmer.

Para quienes sueñan con la vuelta a los recursos asenciales

Farming/self-Sufficncy
John Seymour
Manufacturer: Schocken
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0805205101
Release Date: 1987-01-01

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Good ideas.......2004-11-18

My father talked about this book, and I was interested enough to buy it. It has as much life advice and optimism, as it does farming know how. Living in Florida, the farming discussion should be taken with a grain of salt, as the author writes about experience in England.

A first rate book for the beginning self-sufficency farmer........1999-03-22

I am lucky enough to own a copy of "Farming for Self-Sufficiency." I have been following it's advice now for the past 6 years and have found it very helpful. You have to add your own caution to the words of Mr. Seymour because he is ever the optimist which is refreshing in the face of all the horror stories you will recieve from other sources. If you ever see any of his books for sale, buy them on the spot. You won't regret it.

Para quienes sueñan con la vuelta a los recursos asenciales.......1999-01-06

Este libro da la ayuda para aquellos que precisan una base para comenzar a disfrutar de la vida sencilla, utilizando los recursos infinitos que da el campo. Poca tecnología moderna, experiencia de siglos de desarrollo y tradición agricola, y sobre todo una gran pasión por transmitir ese estilo de vida. Maravilloso y útil

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The present exegetical study in the Hebrew and Greek versions of Sirach 50 deals with the wisdom tradition, personified in Simon the High Priest, who is called "the Just" in the rabbinical tradition. As a genuine eyewitness Ben Sira offers proof of Simons significance in the re-building of Jerusalem as climax of the Praise of the Fathers on Rosh Hashanah. His re-writing of Israels history ends with a polemic against the legality of the Samaritan temple and a direct allusion to the author's name.

The volume examines three new pictures of the original Geniza-fragments found in 1896. The comparison of both versions provides an impressive picture of the development of Israels religion in the Second Temple period from 200-132 BCE.

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An Accomplished photographer, Baker has created a personal tribute to the lighthouse and the changing moods of the pristine island it stands upon.

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What an adventure!.......2006-04-18

Lighthouse Island : Our Family Escape is a well written description Baker's purchase and renovation of Henry Island, Nova Scotia. He was able to realize his dream of owning a lighthouse, and in this book he shares that dream with the reader. Rather than turning it into a posh rich man's retreat, he renovated it in keeping with the history and area. He has created a wonderful place to relax and "get away from it all" for his family. I highly recommend it for those who love the sea and lighthouses.

Writers Notes 2005 Book Award Winner.......2005-04-28

While no man lives on an island, Bill Baker-network steward and most recently PBS captain-resides on one as often as possible. Fascinated with lighthouses, Baker acquired the perfect 150-acre rustic retreat off the coast of Nova Scotia and rebuilt the deteriorating structures to their former austere greatness. Charming family pictures and stories help share Baker's dream come true. Bill, make room; the staff of Writers Notes is coming to visit.

Limousine Liberal shows how he spends his $$$$$$.......2005-03-02

Phony Public Broadcasting Liberal writes a compelling tale of how he could afford to buy his own island, of course, it's just a "fixer-upper." Wonder how much of his salary comes out of tax dollars?

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The author explores the multifaceted lives of many Chinese students and scholars in North American universities. Beginning with a discussion of their prior education in China from 1949 to the present, the author describes how some studied English in China, others studied in the United States, and how hard they worked to aquire English proficiency. Chinese students' and scholars' academic performance, achievements, and activities are provided, as well as research on their cognitive styles of field independence, scanning, category width, auditory and visual learning styles, and idealist and analyst thinking styles. This book also depicts their personal experiences as well as those of their families. Many of those participating in these studies made tremendous effort and sacrifice to succeed. The author's research has made a significant contribution to the study of international and multicultural education.

CHINESE STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION

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CHINESE STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION

Manufacturer: Praeger Westport, Connecticut
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IACG54

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Chinese Students and Scholars in American Higher Education
Jianyi Huang
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORGWZG

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