Publisher's Weekly August 18, 1989: Even those who have no intention of combing the countryside for cleavers, slippery elm or velvet dock will welcome the return to print of this 1966 classic guide to American wild herbs for its wealth of knowledge....Gibbons is the quintessential American naturalist, rhapsodic about nature but eminently practical as well.

Midwest Book Review: Shop at your local meadow market - as close as your own back door - and enjoy over 150 wild vegetables which enhance health and well-being through the advice of this guide, which covers how to locate, prepare and preserve the 'weeds'. Color photos would have been even more helpful than the printed word; but this classic covers grounds few others can touch.

How to enjoy the full benefit of herb gardening is demonstrated with color photos and descriptions of over 200 varieties. Planting, growing and harvesting instructions for indoor, outdoor and even window sill gardening are detailed. As an added bonus, this book gives you directions for useful herb teas, butters, vinegars, cosmetics, soaps, candles and stationery!

Who can resist the smell of fresh baked bread, the staff of life? This book adds the goodness of herbs to that wonderful awareness of well-being. Stretch the benefits of your herb garden with these wonderful recipes.

This enticing collection of innovative recipes will inspire both everyday and occasional vegan cooks. Included are tantalizing, hearty recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and menu plans for special occasions.

Within the past year, alternative medicine has come into the forefront of the healthcare issue. In Between Heaven & Earth, the authors explain the philosophy behind Chinese medicine, how it works, and what it can do. "Groundbreaking . . . a complete and readable guide to Chinese medicine."--San Francisco Chronicle.

In this book Paul Twitchell tells you all you need to know about herbs. There may be some question about the theology here but the herb stuff is right on. Twichell give the history, the curative powers, the legendary magic, and the revitalizing powers of herbs.

Penelope Ody has provided 192 pages of beautiful illustrations and practical information. For the beginner or for the serious student of herbs, this is a wonderful resource.