Harvesting Nature's Bounty, Second Edition

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About Harvesting Nature's Bounty

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 the reader with the knowledge and resources needed to begin their re-connection back to the Earthmother. The reader will learn where the treasures of nature are located and how they can be used. The reader will also learn how to assist nature in her recovery as they learn. As the reader begins to see nature at deeper level they will begin to recognize all of her inhabitants both large and small and see the significant role each play in the big scheme. When this happens, the reader will never look at a field, forest, or blade of grass the same ever again. Major Points of Value Harvesting Nature's Bounty©: A guidebook of nature lore, wild edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants and animals. Over 200 species are discussed along with their various uses. Several articles have been published in various magazines and newsletters based on this research. This book is heavily annotated with references. In addition to the research, most of the accounts are from first hand experience and approximately 100 supporting photographs are included. This book offers a unique collection of Nature Lore available nowhere else. There are other books covering various aspects referenced in Harvesting Nature's Bounty, such as wild edible plant identification books. There is no other single book that covers the breadth of nature lore including edible, medicinal, utilitarian plant uses. Also included in this book is a wide range of other unique nature lore including little known useful tricks used primarily by Native Americans. Several aspects of wilderness survival including shelters, fire starting, water collecting, alternative hunting methods without weapons are also cover. This book is a cornucopia of nature lore that will have a wide appeal to anyone interested in any aspect of nature including those of spiritual interests. The book is also filled with expressions of deep concern and respect for all inhabitants of the nature realm. If you ever wanted to know information ask in the following questions then this book is for you: Do you want to know how to eat a pine tree? Do you think you don't have any wild edible or medicinal plants near you? Think again! The author of this book found over thirty in his very unexceptional small suburban lot. Do you know where and how to safely collect wild edible and medicinal plants without hurting nature's delicate balance. This book will not only show you how, but will tell you how to enhance nature's garden. Would you like to learn how to find and eat some the most important food staples of the Native Americans, like acorns, groundnuts, cattails, and others? Wouldn't you like to know how to build a survival shelter with no tools that can protect you and keep you dry in sub-freezing weather? Do you want to know how to catch large bullfrogs during the day without any tools? Would you like to know about a plant that will prevent poison ivy from developing after you have been exposed? Would you like to know how to find wild edible plants in the dead of winter? Did you know that North America's largest native fruit could not be purchased in any grocery store? It can only be found in nature. Have you ever tried North America's largest berry. It too can not be found any grocery store. It is also as sweet as any candy you have ever eaten. Would you like to know about natural treatments that can be found in nature for over dozens of the most common complaints? According to the latest scientific studies cited in this book, some of these remedies may be more effective and safer than anything man-made. Did you know that many of the European settlers died from scurvy while living in the midst of many plant species that have a greater abundance of easily obtainable vitamin C than orange juice? Do you have a headache and want some quick relief from nature. Would you like to know how to make epoxy glue from natural sources? Did you know there is a plant growing in your lawn that is more nutritious than any vegetable you can find in the grocery store and this plant is available in nature year-round? How about stunning fishes with natural plant substances and has them float to the surface for easy collection. Would you like to know about natural plant sources that can be used for bug repellents? They also smell good as well and a lot of them can also be eaten. Want to impress your friends, show them how you can tell the temperature by having the crickets tell you. Would you like to know about an aquatic plant that prevents the growth of mosquito larvae in its presence? Would you like to know how to get safe water from nature? Would you like to know how to collected large edible crayfish with just a flashlight and a bucket at night? Would you like to find natural wild substitutes for the majority of the spices in your spice rack? Would you like to be introduced to an abundant wild relative of spinach that taste a whole lot better and is significantly more nutritious. Did you know that many flowers growing in your yard might be edible?

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Entertaining and informative.......2007-03-01

This book is unlike any other I have ever read. It shows you how to
connect with nature at a very intimate level making the natural world
accessible to all of us as it was to our native ancestors. You will learn
where to begin and what to focus on in order to integrate with our natural
world. This book covers what was second nature to our ancestors. Almost all of my how-to and what questions were answered in this very extensive book. For instance you might want to know what is available for cooking spices or deodorant or how to keep the mosquitoes and ticks away. It's all in this book and so much more. This is the must have book for anyone interested in reconnecting or finding their place in nature. Nature enthusiasts, hikers, hunters, campers, and anyone curious about how or what in nature will love this book. Check out this great nature book. I keep a copy to use as a reference manual.

Very interesting, I recommend!!!.......2005-02-08

I completely enjoyed the information contained in this book, everything from poke weed to how to build a waterproof hut in the woods. I enjoy being outdoors, this book taught me a about things that I see frequently and plants I will now look to see. Some of the information I will never use, some I hope I never have to use but I still love learning about the possibilities of natural living / survival. Easy to read and interesting, two good combinations.

No need for any other survival book!!!.......2005-01-07

I'm confident after seeing this book, that if you're stuck in the snow and/or wilderness and all you had was this book, you'd be able to survive indefinitely!!! Not only can you build a warm, waterproof shelter from just the materials and foliage off the land, but also eat gourmet meals made from the foliage and protein naturally occurring all around you!!!!

Buy it!!!

Bill, Louisville Kentucky, Eagle Scout.

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A guide to the "new Kenya" focusing on creating an individual, independent experience for all travelers, including those looking for luxury and an absence of crowds.

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PLEASE , I NEED INFORMATION!.......2001-03-29

Sorry, this is not a review, I need information on the history of Postcards for a project I am doing as part of my Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design) degree in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi - Ghana. I will be very delighted if I can recieve help from you. Thank you in anticipation.

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Training.......2007-06-14

It is no news that this is one of the best training books for upland game that has ever been written. You may disagree with Wolters but you can never say his methods dont work. This is my number one resource for training my dogs.

Gun Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training Method.......2007-05-09

Succinct, easy instructional read that works. I am 2 weeks in to training a new pup via the book and he is responding positively. It had been 13 years since doing this and the book is helping us both.

Dog Training for Beginners.......2007-04-12

Learn the phases your dog goes through as he ages, and then learn how to use those phases to your own advantage in your training.

Easy read.......2007-01-12

It does a good job of expaining the basics of how to get the dog to understand or you to understand the dog. I agree with almost all of his tactics or methods. This book or one like it is a MUST HAVE for a new trainer or handler.

Learning Phases of the Dog........2007-01-10

Wolters book describes the learning phases that dogs go through based on the age of the dog. The research on how dogs learn was completed in the 1950s and is just as correct today as ever. Great descriptions of what, how and when to train are accompanied by hundreds of photos illustrating the steps. The two Weimaraners I have trained with Wolter's method are wonderful. While other hunters may be hunting for their dogs mine are busy hunting birds for me. I have purchased this book for several of my friends who's dogs also turned out great.

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Excellent resource book for the beginner to the advanced!.......1999-05-03

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Dr. Duke is the unchallenged leader in the field of herbs. In Dr. Duke's Dozen, he shares the secrets behind the special herbs on his top-twelve herb list. Not merely the most popular supplements on the market, these herbs are the personal prescription of "America's herbal laureate"--and he'll tell you why. Much of Jim Duke's internationally-recognized authority stems from his three decades with the United States Department of Agriculture. He has been much sought-after for features appearing in Time magazine, People magazine, USA Today, the New York Times, among others. Now, Dr. Duke opens the door to his own herbal medicine cabinet providing information, herbal combinations, stories and native lore, and dosages for the 12 herbs he trusts for himself. In Dr. Duke's Essential Herbs, the pre-eminent herbalist offers valuable guidance for incorporating herbs into the ultimate plan for healthy living.

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Hard to justify only three stars.......2006-10-19

To put it simply: three stars? Give me a break! There is no-one who can claim the same level of proven factual knowledge about ethnobotany, medicinal herbs, or herbal medicine as James A. Duke. Check his online ethnobotany database if you want some solid evidence. Investigate his outstanding background. Even Consumer Reports, the perennial skeptic when it comes to alternative medine claims, has touted James A. Duke as a reliable authority for those who wish to explore herbal alternatives.

As a professional biologist with a lot of biomedical experience, I am skeptical, too, by profession and nature; but my skepticism extends to ordinary allopathic medicine as well. Standard medicine is much more expert at the PR game, but its sad record in treating many diseases is there for anyone to see. Try reading Limits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis, the Expropriation of Health by Ivan Illich. Once you see the ENTIRE medical situation in perspective, you might uderstand why many smart people seek to benefit from Dr. Duke's unique honesty and expertise.

Will this book "disease-proof" your body?.......2004-09-25

Although the book title leads us to believe that Dr. Duke will focus on 13 herbs, he includes about three times that many in his book and discusses them in detail. He tells what the herbs are, how they should be taken and in what quantities, and what possible drawbacks there are.

This sounds like a very interesting book, but I question the validity of some of the author's claims. First, he emphasizes quantity. All herbs he suggests should be taken "as much as you can stand", and "lots of it" (his favorite words). Second, he believes that (low-cost) herbal teas are inferior to (expensive) herbal pills. Third, he uses the same language as the pharmaceutical industry. While pharma-companies, for example, advertise that you need not worry about heartburn from hot Mexican meals as long as you take their pills that prevent it, Dr. Duke says that you can go on an alcohol binge and not worry about a gout attack as long as you take celery seeds. Not a very responsible advice. Fourth, Dr. Duke tells us throughout the book which herbs he himself takes and in what quantities. Considering the amounts he takes, I wonder if there is any room left in his stomach for actual food. Fifth, the book's title makes you think that Dr. Duke can disease-proof your body, but Dr. Duke admits that he suffers from quite a number of common ailments. So, obviously, the title is inflated. And so may be some of his claims inside the book.

Some of his information is quite useful, especially when he makes cross-comparisons with other edible/medicinal plants, for example horse chestnut, buckwheat, and gingko and tells us how they could help reduce or prevent spider and varicose veins. I was fascinated though, that his own wife does not seem to trust his herbal knowledge and prefers to look for help elsewhere.

Very good book.......2000-12-12

This is the first book I've read concerning herbs and I was impressed by James Duke's knowledge. THe book is very readable and in-depth. The first two chapters do a nice job of summarizing the book so if you're in a hurry you can just read them. Two concerns i had: 1) Duke occasionally would vacillate between recommending taking a herb in its natural form versus taking a standardized extract. Sometimes he seemed in favor of either but occasionally would first favor one but then the other. 2) W.r.t kava-kava in particular Duke stated there was not any need to be concerned about becoming addictive to it. Yet he stated that one should not take it for more than a few (i think it was 3-6 months) months consecutively. If my memory is correct (help gingko help!) he also stated that Germany's Commission E suggested a 6 month limit on taking it. But he gave no reason why one should limit the length of time one takes this herb; in other instances he would give a reason why this should be done (e.g. regarding echinacea he suggests limiting it to when you are about to get a cold or perhaps just to the cold/flu season; otherwise, with longer use, your body will not continue to respond to its effect). I was left wondering if he didn't give a reason because he doesn't really believe one needs to limit the use of kava kava over time. Perhaps he put it in the book out of litigation concerns. But i really don't know.

Anyhow though - i was quite impressed by the book.

Energy Boost.......1999-11-18

I've been taking some of the herbs that Dr. Duke mentioned in his book but there were some that I didn't know about. Since I've started taking them in less than two weeks I've noticed a definate increase in my energy level and just a sense of balance and well being. A great book!

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This volume includes selected papers from an interdisciplinary symposium in Norse Studies held at the University of St Andrews. The symposium brought together scholars with a shared interest in medieval Scandinavian history and culture, especially the sagas, from a variety of disciplines, and this diversity is reflected in the papers published here.

Topics covered include saga genre, with particular focus on encyclopaedic manuscripts and the late Íslendinga sögur respectively, the relationship between saga literature and hagiography, with papers on Hrafns saga Sveinbjarnarsonar and on the textual traditions surrounding St Magnús of Orkney and St Thomas of Canterbury, and various aspects of the Norse settlement in Scotland.

The volume shows the variety of approaches which can be taken to the sagas as texts, especially when combined with other historical and literary material.

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This superbly illustrated book examines the different levels and purposes of German photography from 1870 to 1970: art, photojournalism, propaganda, advertising, and architectural and fashion photography. Setting the historical background before which the use and abuse of photography takes place, the authors examine the extent that photography was influenced by the German nationalist movement, the changes it underwent during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II, its links to the avant garde movements, and its development through the world wars and the Cold War.

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