For more than twenty years this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is an illustrated encyclopedic guide to more than two hundred medicinal plants found in North America, with descriptions of each plant's appearance and uses, and directions for methods of use and dosage. Native American traditions are compared with traditional uses of the same plants among other cultures where the science of herbs has flourished, particularly in Russia and China. Included is an annotated bibliography of pertinent books and periodicals.

Due universi a confronto: una psicanalista alle prese con il testo biblico in un libro di successo.

Describes early techniques for grinding grain, the parts of a gristmill and how they worked, and the role of the mill in the community

Describes the kitchens of the early settlers and the equipment they contained, as well as techniques for cooking, baking bread, and churning butter

Describes the kitchens of the early settlers and the equipment they contained, as well as techniques for cooking, baking bread, and churning butter

Describes crafts made by early settlers, including quilts, candles, clothing, soap, and leather goods

Explains why people became settlers, looks at the work done at the village gristmill, sawmill, general store, and settler home, and describes the jobs of carpenters, coopers, wheelwrights, blacksmiths, and teachers

We live in a world of mystery, wonder, and beauty. But most of us seldom participate in this real world, being focused rather on the part that is mostly strife, suffering, or meaninglessness. This situation is basically due to our not realizing and living our full human potential. This potential can be actualized by the realization and development of the human essence. The human essence is the part of us that is innate and real, and which can participate in the real world.

The Diamond Heart series is a transcription of talks given by the author in both California and Colorado, for several years. The purpose of the talks is to guide and orient individuals who are engaged in doing the difficult work of realization.