<DIV><DIV><DIV>An incredibly versatile cooking ingredient containing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and possibly<BR>cancer-fighting properties, mushrooms are among the most expensive and sought-after foods on the<BR>planet. Yet when it comes to fungi, culinary uses are only the tip of the iceberg. Throughout history fungus has been prized for its diverse properties—medicinal, ecological, even recreational—and has<BR>spawned its own quirky subculture dedicated to exploring the weird biology and celebrating the unique role it plays on earth. In <I>Mycophilia</I>, accomplished food writer and cookbook author Eugenia Bone examines the role of fungi as exotic delicacy, curative, poison, and hallucinogen, and ultimately discovers that a greater understanding of fungi is key to facing many challenges of the 21st century.<BR></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Engrossing, surprising, and packed with up-to-date science and cultural exploration, <I>Mycophilia</I> is part narrative and part primer for foodies, science buffs, environmental advocates, and anyone interested in learning a lot about one of the least understood and most curious organisms in nature.</DIV></DIV></DIV>