Mushrooms are loved despised feared & misunderstood They have been a familiar part of nature throughout human history & occupy a special place in our consciousness Nicholas P Money introduces the mythology & science of the spectacular array of fungi that produce mushrooms the history of our interactions with these curious & beautiful organisms & the ways that humans use mushrooms as food medicine & recreational drugs Mushrooms are not self-contained organisms like worms or beetles They are fruit bodies or reproductive organs produced by fungi whose feeding colonies or mycelia are hidden in soil or rotting wood These colonies support life on land by decomposing plant & animal debris fertilizing soils & sustaining plant growth through partnerships called mycorrhizas Some of the fungi that produce mushrooms cause diseases of trees & shrubs & the airborne spores of others are a major cause of asthma & hay fever Mushrooms release so many spores into the atmosphere that they may affect local weather conditions & promote rainfall Poisonous mushrooms were described by classical writers & edible species were important in Roman cuisine Mushrooms became the objects of scientific study in the seventeenth century Pioneers of mushroom science have included paragons of eccentricity & their remarkable stories are celebrated in this book ...

A celebration of mushrooms & fungi
- from folklore to foraging Plus a collection of more than 65 deeply delicious recipes where
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Bring the enlightenment of the far east into your home with this east asian inspired lamp Available only through Nemesis Now this antlered dragon is painstakingly sculpted & cast in high-quality resin before being hand painted Rearing up to jealously guard the orb of light you can sleep soundly knowing they´re watching over your bedroom or living area SPECIFICATIONS Category Dragons Function Lighting Weight 24250 kg ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore Alex Fletcher (Grant) was a popular musician in the 1980s but these days he&s lucky to get a gig playing at the local county fair Just when it seems as if things couldn&t get any bleaker for Alex reigning pop diva Cora Corman (Haley Bennett) offers him the opportunity to write & record a duet with her & give his career a much-needed boost Little does Cora realise that not only has it been years since Alex has written a song but he&s never actually written a single lyric Now if he hopes to make the comeback needed to save him from a life of complete & utter obscurity Alex will have to craft a radio-friendly hit in a matter of mere days Luckily for Alex his quirky plant-keeper Sophie Fisher (Barrymore) has quite a way with words & may possess just the kind of songwriting talent needed to make such a hit happen ...

Romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore Alex Fletcher (Grant) was a popular musician in the 1980s but these days he&s lucky to get a gig playing at the local county fair Just when it seems as if things couldn&t get any bleaker for Alex reigning pop diva Cora Corman (Haley Bennett) offers him the opportunity to write & record a duet with her & give his career a much-needed boost Little does Cora realise that not only has it been years since Alex has written a song but he&s never actually written a single lyric Now if he hopes to make the comeback needed to save him from a life of complete & utter obscurity Alex will have to craft a radio-friendly hit in a matter of mere days Luckily for Alex his quirky plant-keeper Sophie Fisher (Barrymore) has quite a way with words & may possess just the kind of songwriting talent needed to make such a hit happen ...

The Music Angel Friendz is the idea portable speaker for anyone who wants to listen to music on the go Its 120-hour battery life from a three hour charge palm-of-the-hand size & aluminium construction make it easily one of the most versatile speakers available It can connect to any digital audio sources with 3.5cm mini-jack output for headphones POS available please speak to an account manager Mini stereo speaker made from sturdy aluminium enclosure The digital amplifier is 2 x 3W Power Built-in rechargeable lithium battery of 37 V & 1000 m Ah The speaker can be connected with other friendz so that the volume is increased Compatible with iPhone iPad iPod MP3 players PC MAC & all digital audio sources with 3.5cm headphone jack ...

The Music Angel Wireless Friendz is a universal 2 in 1 portable speaker that also doubles up as a Bluetooth Stereo Receiver Featuring the latest built-in Bluetooth technology you can pair smartphones tablets laptops & more as well as streaming from your mobile via your home stereo system! With an impressive 30 hours playback time (thats 6 times longer than other wireless speakers) it&s the perfect portable speaker that also delivers high quality clear sound via the sub-bass membrane Wireless Friendz features a robust aluminium housing available in a variety of vibrant colours giving you the freedom to listen & share your favourite music digital radio podcast video TV & games anywhere at any time Wireless Playing Simply switch on your Music Angel Wireless Friendz & select the speaker in the Bluetooth function on your mobile device for initial set up After this the portable speaker when turned on will utilise the auto-pairing mode to automatically find your Bluetooth device thereafter Bluetooth Stereo Receiver With the Wireless Friendz Bluetooth Stereo Receiver functionality you can stream music from your mobile device to your home stereo Wireless Friendz works to receive music from your Bluetooth enabled device & shares it through your home stereo system for an even louder sound Auto-pair your mobile device with Wireless Friendz whilst hard wiring the speaker to your stereo system (using the included audio cable) to enjoy audio volume & content control from the comfort of your sofa Make Friendz Daisy chain your Wireless Friendz with any other speaker from the Music Angel collection including the Friendz & Best Friendz to increase volume potential The Line In & Line Out ports allow you to connect the speaker to as many Music Angel speakers as you want without compromising the sound quality Battery Life Enjoy up to 30 hours of playback time via the built-in battery Charge your battery fully in just 3 hours 05A via the included USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable or a regular Micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) phone charger Pack contains Music Angel Wireless Friendz speaker 60cm Audio Cable (2 x 35mm jacks) 40cm USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable carrying pouch & user manual Technical Specifications Speaker

Dimensions 50 x 50 x 50 mm Weight 114 gram Output power RMs 3W Frequency resp 50-18k Hz Magnetic resistance 4? Power supply USB (Universal Serial Bus) Source DC-5V

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Ann Talbot is a criminal lawyer When her father is accused of being a Nazi war criminal she agrees to defend him But during the trial she discovers things about him that she never knew ...

Classical music or rock music everyone has their favourite musical style but why did jazz go Latin or blues influence rock? Find out in the story of music from prehistory to the present day Music is a visual history of music
- the most unifying art form in the world Every musical revolution from bone flutes to electronica & from jazz to hip-hop is charted in this visually stunning music history Key musical innovators including Mozart Louise Armstrong & Elvis are profiled with biographies that detail their lives & works Every development from baroque to rock & roll is covered Music also

Includes:: illustrated histories of the most popular instruments from the guitar to the piano & listening suggestions for each musical genre Whether you are young or old into pop music or opera Music will hit the right note with you


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Festivals come in every shape & size but they are all a wonderful opportunity to have an awesome party! This guide is packed with tips to help you make the most of your festival experience whether it's at a sprawling tent city or a small but perfectly curated boutique festival 128 pages King Tamsin ...