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Delicious, lethal, hallucinogenic and medicinal, fruits have led nations to war, fueled dictatorships and lured people into new worlds. An expedition through the fascinating world of fruit, The Fruit Hunters is the engrossing story of some of Earth's most desired foods.

In lustrous prose, Adam Leith Gollner draws readers into a Willy Wonka-like world with mangoes that taste like piña coladas, orange cloudberries, peanut butter fruits and the miracle fruit that turns everything sour to sweet, making lemons taste like lemonade. Peopled with a cast of characters as varied and bizarre as the fruit -- smugglers, inventors, explorers and epicures -- this extraordinary book unveils the mysterious universe of fruit, from the jungles of Borneo to the prized orchards of Florida's fruit hunters to American supermarkets.

Gollner examines the fruits we eat and explains why we eat them (the scientific, economic and aesthetic reasons); traces the life of mass-produced fruits (how they are created, grown and marketed) and explores the underworld of fruits that are inaccessible, ignored and even forbidden in the Western world.

An intrepid journalist and keen observer of nature -- both human and botanical -- Adam Leith Gollner has written a vivid tale of horticultural obsession.

Chromed steel basket doubles the amount of fruit you can keep out on the counter, while only taking up 14 square inches of counter space.

Our two pound Original Fruit and Nut cake is as moist and tender as the one-pound fruit cake ¿ and a beauty to behold. It has the taste of fresh raisins, walnuts, pecans, pineapple and rich whole cherries in every bite along with the rounded warm taste of bonded American bourbon, imported brandies and rum. The fruitcake is packaged in a reusable tin that is designed to seal in the fresh baked taste. Grandma¿s Original Fruit and Nut two-pound ring cake serves approximately 16 and will keep for at least six months if stored in a cool, dry space. If opened reseal lightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator. A great fruit cake for any time of year and an especially good Christmas cake.

It is not true that toddlers don't like fruits at least, it won't be true after leafing through this delectable board book. Faster than the pages are turned, youngsters will gobble their kiwi and apples!

In her uniquely graphic drawings, Sara Anderson conveys through her brilliant use of color the tang of a lemon. Exactly matching the kinds of fruits to be found in the kitchen and on the table, these books will inspire young children to count, classify, identify, add to their vocabularies, and enlarge their repertoires of favorite foods.

2 years & up. Children will enjoy these "peel-able" fruits and veggies. Slice them apart with the safe, plastic knife and then Velcro® them back together again and start all over! Canvas shopping tote is included for storage.

Kids will love to "peel" these realistic fruits! This brightly colored set of plastic fruit comes apart into segments and can be "peeled," so children can pretend-slice fruit or create fruit salad in the bowl. Our 13-piece set includes a fruit bowl, apple

A new exciting concept----The Twister is small, smooth and light. It slips through your fruit tree like a bird. You open the fruit holders when it gets to the fruit. When you let the fruit holders close on the fruit, your two hands are free for a quick twist. No more struggling through the limbs and twigs as you do with a basket or a bag . The Twister is fast. You or Grandma can pick with the Twister, on average, more beautiful, undamaged fruit in five minutes than you can with a large clumsy bag or basket. And, most importantly, instead of frustration, you will be smiling. The Twister is made of aluminum and plastic in my hobby shop. I guarantee it to please you. The Twister comes complete with picker, rope, and bungee cord. The pole in not included because of shipping costs. If your tree is not over 12 feet tall, a 48 in. broom stick with threads on one end and a hole in the other, will work fine. The Twister is shipped USP Priority Mail, 2 to 3 days usually. You will not be sorry. Patent applied for.

The definitive sourcebook for growing, harvesting, preserving and cooking.

Gardeners who want to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruit will find this book a definitive reference and a remarkable value.

Three expert authors combine superb illustrations with reliable information on choosing vegetables, herbs and fruit that can be cultivated to bountiful success. The information is organized for easy access, with an A-Z directory featuring full color photographs along with thorough information. Cooks will appreciate the nutritional material and the featured recipes.

Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit is useful year-round -- from planning next year's garden to enjoying the harvest. Readers will frequently refer to its wealth of tips and advice, which cover:

• Edibility and nutritional value
• The most useful and most recommended varieties
• Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines
• Cropping, harvesting and storing
• Weed, pest and disease control
• Ornamental and wildlife value
• A maintenance calendar
• Pruning and training
• Companion planting
• Container growing.

Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. A glossary, further reading, seed sources, hardiness zones and detailed index round out this outstanding book.

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