Author: Diana Wells
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565126858
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Illustrations by Ippy Patterson. From Baby Blue Eyes to Silver Bells, from Abelia to Zinnia, every flower tells a story. Gardening writer Diana Wells knows them all. Here she presents one hundred well-known garden favorites and the not-so-well-known stories behind their names. Not for gardeners only, this is a book for anyone interested not just in the blossoms, but in the roots, too.
100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names
Author: Diana Wells
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565126858
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Illustrations by Ippy Patterson. From Baby Blue Eyes to Silver Bells, from Abelia to Zinnia, every flower tells a story. Gardening writer Diana Wells knows them all. Here she presents one hundred well-known garden favorites and the not-so-well-known stories behind their names. Not for gardeners only, this is a book for anyone interested not just in the blossoms, but in the roots, too.
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565126858
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Illustrations by Ippy Patterson. From Baby Blue Eyes to Silver Bells, from Abelia to Zinnia, every flower tells a story. Gardening writer Diana Wells knows them all. Here she presents one hundred well-known garden favorites and the not-so-well-known stories behind their names. Not for gardeners only, this is a book for anyone interested not just in the blossoms, but in the roots, too.
Women Healers of the World
Author: Holly Bellebuono
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632201941
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
A celebration of the healing traditions that made yoga, acupuncture, and aromatherapy popular. The recent trend toward holistic living has heightened our national fascination with herbal remedies and less conventional therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, and ethnobotany. Now, this intimate and inspiring book opens up the world of herbal medicine to those interested in learning about the history of these techniques and approaches. Women Healers of the World shares with readers an extraordinary variety of healing plants from around the world that have inspired today’s “alternative” medicine, as well as the stories, challenges, and triumphs of remarkable women healers from past and present—all of whom promote the use of medicinal herbs. Through this book, herbalist and author Holly Bellebuono aims to educate readers about sixteen plant-based world healing traditions and thirty women who have practiced them. Bellebuono also explores the geography, history, and medical heritage of twenty countries where these traditions originated. With thorough knowledge of the uses and effects of these healing traditions, readers can then move on to featured recipes for herbal remedies they can make in their home kitchens. Following Bellebuono’s instructions, readers will produce remedies such as soothing lip balms, wound pastes, face masks, arthritis oils, relaxing bath salts, and revitalizing teas.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632201941
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
A celebration of the healing traditions that made yoga, acupuncture, and aromatherapy popular. The recent trend toward holistic living has heightened our national fascination with herbal remedies and less conventional therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, and ethnobotany. Now, this intimate and inspiring book opens up the world of herbal medicine to those interested in learning about the history of these techniques and approaches. Women Healers of the World shares with readers an extraordinary variety of healing plants from around the world that have inspired today’s “alternative” medicine, as well as the stories, challenges, and triumphs of remarkable women healers from past and present—all of whom promote the use of medicinal herbs. Through this book, herbalist and author Holly Bellebuono aims to educate readers about sixteen plant-based world healing traditions and thirty women who have practiced them. Bellebuono also explores the geography, history, and medical heritage of twenty countries where these traditions originated. With thorough knowledge of the uses and effects of these healing traditions, readers can then move on to featured recipes for herbal remedies they can make in their home kitchens. Following Bellebuono’s instructions, readers will produce remedies such as soothing lip balms, wound pastes, face masks, arthritis oils, relaxing bath salts, and revitalizing teas.
Myths and Legends of Flowers, Trees, Fruits and Plants
Author: Charles M. Skinner
Publisher: Foster Press
ISBN: 1444636839
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Originally published in 1911, this early work by Charles M. Skinner is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It delves deep into the mythology of the natural world and uncovers legends of times long forgotton. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for all folklore enthusiasts. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Foster Press
ISBN: 1444636839
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Originally published in 1911, this early work by Charles M. Skinner is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It delves deep into the mythology of the natural world and uncovers legends of times long forgotton. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for all folklore enthusiasts. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Open Shelf
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees
Author: Ernst Lehner
Publisher: Colchis Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
In Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees, Ernst and Johanna Lehner explore the rich cultural heritage and symbolic meanings associated with various flora across different societies and traditions. This comprehensive guide offers insights into how these natural elements have been woven into myths, legends, and everyday life, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between nature and human culture.
Publisher: Colchis Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
In Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees, Ernst and Johanna Lehner explore the rich cultural heritage and symbolic meanings associated with various flora across different societies and traditions. This comprehensive guide offers insights into how these natural elements have been woven into myths, legends, and everyday life, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between nature and human culture.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen
Author: Scott Cunningham
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738717118
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
There's a reason caviar has a reputation as a love food, but a little vanilla or peppermint can work wonders too! You'll savor mushrooms like never before after experiencing their intuitive-raising effects, and a munch of celery will resonate with new meaning as it boosts your sexual desire and psychic awareness. Virtually any item in your pantry can be used for personal transformation. From artichokes to kidney beans to grape jelly, food contains specific magical energies you can harness for positive results. This encyclopedia of food magic offers twenty-seven of Scott Cunningham's favorite recipes. Magical menus for more than ten desired goals including love, protection, health, money, and psychic awareness are provided as well. This commemorative edition also presents special features and articles celebrating Scott Cunningham's remarkable life.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738717118
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
There's a reason caviar has a reputation as a love food, but a little vanilla or peppermint can work wonders too! You'll savor mushrooms like never before after experiencing their intuitive-raising effects, and a munch of celery will resonate with new meaning as it boosts your sexual desire and psychic awareness. Virtually any item in your pantry can be used for personal transformation. From artichokes to kidney beans to grape jelly, food contains specific magical energies you can harness for positive results. This encyclopedia of food magic offers twenty-seven of Scott Cunningham's favorite recipes. Magical menus for more than ten desired goals including love, protection, health, money, and psychic awareness are provided as well. This commemorative edition also presents special features and articles celebrating Scott Cunningham's remarkable life.
The Vampire in Lore and Legend
Author: Montague Summers
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486121046
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Riveting study of vampirism in Europe — from vampires in Greek and Roman lore to their presence in Saxon England, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and even modern Greece.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486121046
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Riveting study of vampirism in Europe — from vampires in Greek and Roman lore to their presence in Saxon England, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and even modern Greece.
American Book Publishing Record Cumulative 1998
Author: R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835240871
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1312
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835240871
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1312
Book Description
The Werewolf in Lore and Legend
Author: Montague Summers
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122700
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The first definitive work on werewolfery incorporates an extensive range of historical documentation and folklore. Written in a Gothic style by a venerable author of occult studies, it's rich in fascinating examples and anecdotes and offers compelling fare for lovers of the esoteric.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122700
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The first definitive work on werewolfery incorporates an extensive range of historical documentation and folklore. Written in a Gothic style by a venerable author of occult studies, it's rich in fascinating examples and anecdotes and offers compelling fare for lovers of the esoteric.
Herbs and the Earth
Author: Henry Beston
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567921885
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
These reflections on herbs, gardens, and nature by naturalist/writer Beston (best known for The Outermost house, a record of a year spent on Cape Cod's beach) were first published in 1935 and are here lovingly reprinted letterpress with woodcuts by John Howard Benson and an introduction by Horticulture magazine editor Roger Swain. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567921885
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
These reflections on herbs, gardens, and nature by naturalist/writer Beston (best known for The Outermost house, a record of a year spent on Cape Cod's beach) were first published in 1935 and are here lovingly reprinted letterpress with woodcuts by John Howard Benson and an introduction by Horticulture magazine editor Roger Swain. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR