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Steven Foster

    Steven Foster is een gevierd auteur, fotograaf en consultant met een diepgaande expertise op kruidengebied. Zijn uitgebreide ervaring, opgedaan in bijna veertig jaar praktijk, vormt de basis voor zijn schrijven, waarin hij vaak ingaat op de medicinale eigenschappen van planten en hun praktische toepassingen. Fosters werken, gekenmerkt door nauwgezet onderzoek en een boeiende stijl, brengen de ingewikkelde wereld van botanie en etnobotanie dichterbij de lezer.

    How To Write Better Law Essays
    A Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs
    Venomous Animals & Poisonous Plants
    The Herbal Drugstore
    Echinacea : nature's immune enhancer
    A field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America
    • Echinacea provides both a contemporary and historical view of this important herb and its healing properties. Known as a non-specific stimulant to the immune system, it was highly valued in Native American medicine and was used more frequently than any other plant. Today, research shows clear scientific reasons for its effectiveness.

      Echinacea : nature's immune enhancer
    • Provides background information about herbal medicine and remedies; looks at common drugs and their herbal alternatives; features an annotated listing of a range disorders, with discussion of treatment options; and includes profiles of fifty-eight herbs.

      The Herbal Drugstore
    • Venomous Animals & Poisonous Plants

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen
      4,4(66)Tarief

      This essential guide to safety in the field features 90 venomous animals and more than 250 poisonous plants and fungi. The 340 line drawings make identification fast and simple; 160 species are also illustrated with color photographs.

      Venomous Animals & Poisonous Plants
    • How To Write Better Law Essays

      • 296bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      2,0(1)Tarief

      How to Write Better Law Essays is your indispensable guide to succeeding in written law assessments, helping you to research, write and present assignments with the precision and clarity required to achieve the best grades at degree level.

      How To Write Better Law Essays
    • For millennia, humans have looked to nature for remedies to ailments great and small. Long before formal science enabled us to take a systematic approach to medicine, healers used plants to alleviate pain, ease the symptoms of dozens of diseases, and treat complaints of every kind. And today, countless people still use medicinal plants, whether in traditional roles or as building blocks for new research and innovative drugs.Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this accessible, fact-filled book is based on the work of renowned botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, beautifully illustrated entries for hundreds of plants touted for thousands of years to soothe, even heal. Each is clearly described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it’s harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, a range map; and more.With fascinating medical chronicle filled with informative sidebars on everything from ancient folklore to the latest research, readers learn how aspirin evolved from a concoction of willow bark to the familiar white pill of today, how the foxglove’s flowery beauty contributes to the potent heart drug digitalis, and how many other now common treatments have deep historical and cultural roots. It’s a journey that starts many centuries ago in remote places like the Amazon rain forest, where shamans practiced their powerful curative magic of plants, and leads to the high-tech pharmaceutical labs of today’s scientists working to discover new plant-based drugs that can be used effectively to treat diseases major and minor alike, from cancer to the common cold.

      National Geographic Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine
    • Book Of Vision Quest

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Movingly rendered and powerfully wrought, The Book of the Vision Quest is for all who long for renewal and personal transformation. It is a celebration of life and a marvelous testament to the ability of all people to take charge of their lives, heal themselves, and grow. In this revised edition--with two new chapters and added tales from vision questers--Steven Foster recounts his experiences guiding contemporary seekers. He recreates an ancient rite of passage--that of "dying," "passing through," and "being reborn"--known as a vision quest. It is a sacred ceremony that culminates in a three-day, three-night fast, alone, in a place of natural power. Blending numerous heritages, wisdoms, and teachings, the vision quest is a mystical, practical, and intensely personal journey of self-knowledge - publisher's description.

      Book Of Vision Quest
    • Dubai Business Leaders

      • 280bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      The narrative follows Steven Foster as he explores Dubai, a city renowned for its wealth and innovation. He seeks out ambitious and visionary leaders who thrive in this dynamic environment, showcasing the unique entrepreneurial spirit and diverse perspectives that define the city's landscape. Through his journey, Foster highlights the transformative power of leadership and ambition in one of the world's most vibrant urban centers.

      Dubai Business Leaders
    • One Golden Nugget Part 2

      • 226bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      The narrative follows Steven Foster as he navigates the challenges of running his cashless Nugget empire during a pandemic, often feeling on the brink of failure. A pivotal encounter with a successful entrepreneur transforms his perspective and approach to business. The story emphasizes the power of wisdom and personal growth, illustrating how valuable insights can lead to life-changing experiences. Through resilience and the pursuit of knowledge, Foster's journey highlights the impact of mentorship and the quest for self-improvement.

      One Golden Nugget Part 2