An account of all things Christmassy from the Gospels to mistletoe to Rudolph and the other reindeer, to shopping and the Star in the East. An exploration of all the myths...more details Format:Hardback Pages:256
This handy, practical guide offers a quick way for beginners to identify mushrooms and toadstoolsCollins Gem Mushrooms describes almost 240 species of mushrooms and toadstools to be commonly found in Britain. Portable and clear...more details Format:Paperback Pages:256
Mushroom collecting is becoming increasingly popular, and while a comprehensive identification guide is essential, the folklore, facts and fables...more details Format:Hardback Pages:208
Each mushroom or toadstool entry includes: photograph/artwork and a clear description of what it looks like; details of size, habitat and season when it can be found; an indication of whether it is edible or poisonous; and the names of similar species with which the mushrooms or toadstools could be confused...more details Format:Paperback Pages:256
Fully illustrated throughout, this practical guide to identifying edible mushrooms gives you all the details you need to enjoy the adventure of locating and collecting wild mushrooms. The book features all edible species of mushroom...more details Format:Paperback Pages:192
Divided by leaf type, this guide features illustrations of the trees commonly found in parks, gardens and woodland, together with the "lookalike" species with which they are often confused. Also shown are illustrations of flowers and bark...more details Format:Paperback
This is the book that explains the mysteries and magic behind Christmas. There is much more to the history of Christmas than gold, frankincense and myrrh than most people are aware. Patrick Harding delves deep into the background of the Christmas rituals we now take for granted: sending cards...more details Format:Hardback Pages:272