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The Little Book of Fungi
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English
Published/Copyright:
2024
About this book
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s fungi
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Fungi is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s fungi, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from morphology, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on fungi in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of fungi.
- A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
- Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
- Makes a perfect gift
Author / Editor information
Britt A. Bunyard is the author of The Lives of Fungi (Princeton) and The Beginner’s Guide to Mushrooms, among other books. He is the founder, publisher, and editor in chief of Fungi, the widest-circulating mycology magazine in North America, and serves as executive director of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.
Reviews
"Particularly well-researched, taking note of some of the latest advances in our knowledge of fungal biology . . . . Britt has a most engaging style which immediately catches interest . . . great to stick into a pocket or pack to dip into for a few moments while waiting for a bus or train."
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"A great little book. . . . [T]errific."---Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist
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"An absorbing read."---Mary Cooper, Small Woodland Owners' Group (SWOG)
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"The science is presented clearly and succinctly, and even someone with little or no knowledge of fungi can very quickly become informed. . . . I recommend the book highly. Enjoy it! Learn from it! I know you will."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
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Frontmatter
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
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1. What is a Fungus?
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2. Form and Function
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3. Habitat and Ecology
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4. Evolution
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5. Lifestyle and Physiology
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6. Reproduction
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7. Mutualism and Competition
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8. Study and Cultivation
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9. Fungi and Humans
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10. Threats and Conservation
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11. Popular Culture
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12. Curious Facts
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Glossary
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Further Reading
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Index
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Acknowledgments
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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eBook published on:
October 17, 2024
eBook ISBN:
9780691260143
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eBook ISBN:
9780691260143
Keywords for this book
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Audience(s) for this book
For a non-specialist adult audience
