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Mushrooms Demystified
enlarge	Author: David Arora Publisher: Ten Speed Press Category: Book List Price: ~~$39.99~~ Buy Used: $24.69 as of 3/22/2010 09:13 PDT details You Save: $15.30 (38%) New (26) Used (14) from $24.69 Seller: allnewbooks Media: Paperback Edition: 2 Pages: 976 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4 Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 2 ISBN: 0898151694 Dewey Decimal Number: 589.222309794 EAN: 9780898151695 ASIN: 0898151694 Publication Date: October 1, 1986 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com Review This is the be-all and end-all of mushroom books! Truly an encyclopedia of mushroom facts and lore, lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, literally everything you need to know about mushrooms, edible or not. Arora has taught mycology for close to twenty years and has hunted and photographed mushrooms across the North American continent. Threaded through the book are his wry and humorous observations and comments, making what could have been a rather dull, "just-the-facts, ma'am" reference book into a really enjoyable read. The stunning photographs of the incredible variety of fungi are fascinating and eye-opening, and while the author gives clear and factual information, the mysterious allure of mushrooms in their countless shapes, sizes and colors is only increased by this huge and delightful book. --Mark Hetts Product Description Nothing is more elusive and mysterious than the wild mushroom. David Arora celebrates the gathering and study of wild mushrooms with engaging style, wit and simple terminology. Mushrooms Demystified includes descriptions, photographs, and keys to over 2,000 species. There is a Beginner's Checklist of the 70 most distinctive and common mushrooms plus detailed chapters on terminology, classification, habitats, mushroom cookery, mushroom toxins, and the meanings of scientific mushroom names.

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 58 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...12 Next » If this is the bible, who is Arora? December 25, 2009 Donald W. West (Stockton CA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful As a beginning student of the wily mushroom, I saw this book at the elbow of almost every experienced hunter - even professors of mycology! Clearly a must-have. My use of the book is a work in progress, but the author's humor and fine general advice about mushrooming have already transformed my efforts from clueless bumbling to intermediate bumbling. I am actually making identifications of the more common prey. At least for me, this is a book to grow into - just what I was looking for! Astound Your Friends With Your Knowledge December 21, 2009 S. Harrison (Denver, CO) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful We bought this book after receiving the author's other book, All That The Rain Promises and More...This book expounds on the information therein contained. If you are going to go mushrooming in the United States (or elsewhere), you should have both books. This one is a little more scientific but has more information which you can use to identify edible (and poisonous!) mushrooms. Really Great Condition October 2, 2009 Katherine Doan (Boise Idaho USA) The title says it all...the book I received was in like new condition with no wear and tear. I am very satisfied with my purchase. Must must must! September 30, 2009 Jennifer Sherwood (Santa Rosa, Ca. USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful This book is a must for identifying fungus for the Western US. In this field, you must always reference from books relative to your geographical area. So, of course, this isn't the book for you if you live in Europe perhaps. Also, there are many complaints about lack of pictures and I am going to disagree that the book is lacking. My disagreement comes from the overwhelming availability of color references from the multitude of other field guides out there (many of which I own). Having many ways in which to cross reference for the serious hunter is important. What David does in this book with teaching the method with the keys is not done as well in any other book that I have come across. He makes things easy to understand and explains the difficulties that can arise because of lack of microscopic evidence in some cases, or variations present in the fungal world. He cautions and encourages in just the right ways. I have been hunting mushrooms in the Sonoma county area of California for about 20 years now. Thanks to this and the many other books I use, I have become quite educated and always had wonderful culinary experiences. My only complaint would be to Mr. Aurora...please, a new edition?? (Though, I realise how extensive such a work would be) Love It!! September 15, 2009 P. Carrie (Boise, ID) This is the most comprehensive and thorough book I've seen yet. A must have for anyone with an interest in field hunting our beloved fungi. Showing reviews 1-5 of 58 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...12 Next »

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