Houghton Mifflin Company: The American Heritage Dictionary

The American Heritage Dictionary


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More than 70,000 entries Thoroughly revised and updated 2,500 new words and meanings More than 400 photographs and illustrations Expert guidance on correct usage YOU ARE YOUR WORDS "" The words you use define you. Make the most of them with "The American Heritage"(r) "Dictionary." THE FIFTH EDITION FEATURES Clear definitions written in a style that is accurate and easy to understand New words and senses in all areas from science and technology to food and clothing Biographical and geographical entries that identify the people and places you need to know Useful illustrations that enhance the definitions and make learning easier Expert guidance on usage based on surveys of the "American Heritage"(r) Usage Panel Etymologies, synonyms, antonyms, and much more"

'What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not been discovered.' Ralph Waldo Emerson This book is a practical and attractive guide to the many edible varieties of weed. It will appeal to gardeners, botanists, cooks and foragers, and to anyone who wants to control weeds in eco-friendly ways. Weeds have many virtues: * They are often valuable to wildlife, including beneficial insects. * They can be good for the soil - helping the accumulation of trace elements and acting as hosts for mycorrhizal fungi. * Many weeds make interesting and unusual culinary ingredients. The main part of the book provides full details of over 50 edible species, with valuable nutritional information, advice on how to cook them and numerous recipe suggestions, as well as some fascinating historical facts and tips for non-culinary uses. It covers both native and non-native species, including some tiresome invasives, and lists both common weeds, such as nettle, dandelion, chickweed and ground elder, and less common ones, such The American Heritage Dictionary free ebook as brooklime and wintercress. Advice is also given on controlling weeds and identifying those that are harmful if eaten.


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Author: Houghton Mifflin Company
Number of Pages: 951 pages
Published Date: 15 Jul 2012
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780553583229
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