Best of
Guides

1987

Adirondack Trails High Peaks Region (Forest Preserve, Vol. 1)


Tony Goodwin - 1987
    Includes the latest trail routes, designated campsite and lean-to locations, DEC regulations, and updated trail mileages. The latest edition of the High Peaks topographic trail map is included. Edited by Tony Goodwin and Neal Burdick. 13th ed. 300 pages, 5" x 7". Softcover (includes topographical folding map of areas covered).

Alaska's Wilderness Medicines: Healthful Plants of the Far North


Eleanor G. Viereck - 1987
    More than fifty plant species are described with information on habitat and distribution as well as general information on how each one can be used as medicine. This natural history of some of Alaska’s medicinal plants is not intended to serve the purpose of a self-care manual of medicine. Dr. Eleanor G. Viereck presents useful and fascinating information about trees, flowers, and shrubs accompanied by accurately rendered line drawing of the vegetation.Dr. Viereck tells where to find each plant. She also discusses plant collecting in general and how to brew healthful herb teas. An illustrated glossary, cross-references t therapeutic uses of specific plants, and a thorough biblioraphy completes this valuable contribution to plant lore.

Candymaking


Ruth Kendrick - 1987
    Everything necessary to assure success-rain or shine-is clearly explained. Over 75 full-color photographs show techniques-and the irresistible results. All of your favorites are here-luscious caramels, tender brittles, marshmallows, divinity, lollipops, caramel corn, toffees, cherry cordials, truffles and fudges. This is a must-have for anyone who wants to be a sweets success!

The Complete Cervical Cap Guide


Rebecca Chalker - 1987
    

Tao of Balanced Diet: Secrets of a Thin and Healthy Body


Stephen Thomas Chang - 1987
    Tao encompasses a bit of everything: diet,recipes, balanced mind, opened meridians, chi gong, stretching, movement, ancient teachings, and more.