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9780226204918 | 1 edition (Univ of Chicago Pr, June 22, 2015), cover price $45.00

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In Culinary Herbs and Spices of the World, Ben-Erik van Wyk offers the first fully illustrated, scientific guide to nearly all commercial herbs and spices in existence. The book covers more than 150 species, from black pepper and blackcurrant to white mustard and white ginger, detailing the propagation, cultivation, and culinary uses of each. Introductory chapters capture the essence of culinary traditions, traditional herb and spice mixtures, preservation, presentation, and the chemistry of flavours, and individual entries include the chemical compounds and structures responsible for each spice or herb's characteristic flavour. Finally, the book offers a global view of the most famous use or signature dish for each herb or spice, satisfying the gourmand's curiosity for more information about new dishes from little-known culinary traditions. People all over the world are becoming more sophisticated and demanding about what they eat and how it is prepared. Culinary Herbs and Spices of the World will appeal to those inquisitive foodies in addition to gardeners and botanists.

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9780226091662, titled "Culinary Herbs & Spices of the World" | Univ of Chicago Pr, January 29, 2014, cover price $45.00
9781842465011 | Ill edition (Gardners Books, December 19, 2013), cover price $66.45 | About this edition: In Culinary Herbs and Spices of the World, Ben-Erik van Wyk offers the first fully illustrated, scientific guide to nearly all commercial herbs and spices in existence.

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9780958495493, titled "Muthi & Mysths from the African Bush" | 1 edition (Briza Pubns, September 1, 2013), cover price $24.95

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Hardcover:

9781604691948, titled "Cut Flowers of the World: A Complete Reference for Growers and Florists" | Timber Pr, September 8, 2010, cover price $39.95

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Product Description: Written by respected professors of botany and pharmaceutical biology, this is the definitive account of plants and mushrooms used for poison darts, traditional medicine, ceremonial and spiritual purposes, and recreational drugs. Hazardous plants are commonly used as garden ornamentals, potted plants, or florist flowers, yet many people are unaware of the dangers posed by the toxins derived from them...read more

Hardcover:

9780881929522 | 1 edition (Timber Pr, September 24, 2008), cover price $49.95 | About this edition: Written by respected professors of botany and pharmaceutical biology, this is the definitive account of plants and mushrooms used for poison darts, traditional medicine, ceremonial and spiritual purposes, and recreational drugs.

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Medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, pharmacological effects and botanical descriptions of more than 132 medicinal plants. More than 500 photos of plants, plant parts used and products. Plant list according to ailments. 132 geographical distribution maps. References for future reading.

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9781875093090 | Gardners Books, December 31, 2002, cover price $56.55 | About this edition: Medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, pharmacological effects and botanical descriptions of more than 132 medicinal plants.

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