Lesley bremness biography of nancy

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Lesley bremness biography of nancy

Sign up for free Log in. The complete book of herbs Bookreader Item Preview. It appears your browser does not have it turned on. Please see your browser settings for this feature. EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! This authoritative, systematic and clear photographic approach marks a new generation of identification guides.

This comprehensive book explains what an herb is, identifies which parts are collected and prepared, and describes different uses for each--from cooking and medicine to beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts. Essential details of the species' size, habitat, and natural range complete every entry, and a concise glossary explains technical and scientific terms.

Each expertly written entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs to highlight the herb's distinguishing features and chief uses. Bark, wood, and resin. Essential oils. Using herbs in cooking. Healing herbs. Herbs for other uses. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this accessible, attractive, and detailed handbook combines 1, vivid full-color photos with descriptions of more than species.

This authoritative, systematic and clear photographic approach marks a new generation of identification guides. This comprehensive book explains what an herb is, identifies which parts are collected and prepared, and describes different uses for each—from cooking and medicine to beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts. Color illustrations show the whole plant or tree in its most typical form, while color-coded bands provide quick reference facts.

The guidebook is authored by Lesley Bremness, writer and presenter of the TV show The World of Herbswho has studied exotic herbs from all around the world. Publisher [New York, N. There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write a review.