Bøger af William Woods

This book is dedicated to the world of edible wild plants and the easiest ways to find them in the wild. You'll use it as a comprehensive guide to making the best use of these plants, whether you find them in the wild or growing in your backyard. After reading this book, you will know how to get started with foraging and growing your own vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. You will learn:How to identify safe edible plants in the wildHow to identify poisonous plantsHow to gather fruits and nutsHow to avoid poisonous plantsHow to harvest wild plantsNature has always been an abundant treasure trove of resources. But with the arrival of science and technology, society has steered away from natural methods and preferred to live within industrial comfort.This guidebook on foraging will teach you exactly what you need to know to prepare yourself on the path to resilience and sustainability. The author blends real world stories with humor and information in a way that no one has before!

The massive earthen mounds of ancient Cahokia in southwestern Illinois form the largest and most complex archaeological site in the US. Here, a settlement of Mississippian Indians grew, prospered and declined. This work details the archaeology of North America's largest prehistoric urban center.