Böcker av Ruth Shaw

Heartwarming and charming stories of dogs and books from the author of The Bookseller at the End of the World. Dogs of all shapes and sizes visit Ruth Shaw's three wee bookshops in Manapouri in the far south of Aotearoa New Zealand. Local dogs, holiday house dogs, traveling dogs: many have great stories, be they funny, sad, strange, bemusing, quirky or sweet. Woven throughout are tales of the very special Hunza, the dog who worked with troubled teens alongside Ruth when she was a youth worker. This is a window into the wonderful world of Ruth and her generous love of people, books and dogs. It's a must-read for dog fans, book fans and anyone who loved her first book, The Bookseller at the End of the World.

Wild berries, nuts, leaves, and roots are all part of this beginner's introduction to Canada's edible flora. Stunning images accompany the identification of numerous common species and the provision of preparation directions for their edible components in this book. The section on poisonous plants that can produce blisters on the skin when touched is also included. In addition to being a visually appealing and potentially cost-effective source of flavor and nutrition, wild plants are a great complement to any diet. For anyone new to foraging or interested in learning how to cook with wild plants, Edible Wild Plants for Beginners is an excellent resource. Learn about popular edible wild plants, as well as potentially dangerous species that look similar, when to harvest them, where to find them, and how to grow with the help of Edible Wild Plants for Beginners. Anyone seeking to broaden their culinary horizons will find the ideal resource in Edible Wild Plants for Beginners, which contains more than 95 recipes and drink ideas. Vegetables, nuts, mushrooms, and fruits that grow wild in urban parks, rural regions, and along highways can be eaten. The natural world provides a wealth of low-cost, high-quality food options, such as a wide variety of mushrooms, herbs, and expensive leafy greens. You need to know when to harvest them, how to recognize them, how to cook them, and when to eat them if you want to enjoy them. Prior to collection, it is essential to know which wild plants are edible and which are poisonous.