books by James A. Duke

books by James A. Duke

books:

James A. Duke

How to Think Theologically, 2nd Edition

Howard W. Stone, James O. Duke

Fortress Press, 2006

Very thoughtful
'How to Think Theologically' by Howard Stone and James Duke is a wonderfully accessible text, not about any particular school of theology, but rather, how to think theologically within almost any framework. While there are certainly some theological settings that ...

The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America

Francois Couplan, James Duke

McGraw-Hill or Keats Publishing, 1998

Comprehensive and Informative
This book is an excellent reference for food uses of thousands of common edible North American plant species. It is not a field guide -- i.e. it is not meant to help you identify plants -- it is a REFERENCE to help you determine the uses of plants you already know how ...

The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook: Your Everyday Reference to the Best Herbs for Healing

James A. Duke

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2002

Looking for an alternative to our pill popping culture ?
So you're looking for an alternative to pill popping ? Now that's a change! I'm in awe of people who think it it's ok to take a pill to prevent something that they think is going to happen - for example, a friend mentioned that she needs to take a strong pain pill (I ...

Anesthesia Secrets: with STUDENT CONSULT Access

James Duke

Mosby, 2005

To the point
I highly recommend this book for ICU nurses and those beginning anesthesia training. It is to the point, and contains a ton of information. You will learn something new everytime you review it!

Herbs of the Bible 2000 Years of Plant Medicine

James A. Duke, Ph.D.

Wendell Whitman Co, 2007

A "Must-Have" for Every Herbalist, Spiritual Healer, etc!
I was fortunate enough to be able to read this book before it went to press, as I was asked to give a quote for the back of the book. It is thorough, well researched, and is a valuable resource for scholars, healers, herbalists, historians, spiritual healers, students ...

A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs: Of Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides (R))

James A. Duke, Steven Foster

Houghton Mifflin, 1999

MUST HAVE in yoru library
This is another book I am constantly referencing. It is small enough to pack in your backpack or coat pocket if you want to identify plants in the wild. Steven Foster also provides clear photographs to make it far easier to determine the plants. The descriptions ...

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young

James A. Duke, Michael Castleman

Rodale Books, 2001

The scriptures of youth
This extensive and voluminous work reveals nature's goldmine that can help us live a healthy life and explains how to maintain youthful looks and combat disease through the use of the right supplements and foods. Part One: Beautiful Benefits From The Garden Of Youth, ...

Dr. Duke's Essential Herbs: 13 Vital Herbs You Need to Disease-Proof Your Body, Boost Your Energy, Lengthen ...

James A. Duke

Rodale Books, 2000

Energy Boost
I've been taking some of the herbs that Dr. Duke mentioned in his book but there were some that I didn't know about. Since I've started taking them in less than two weeks I've noticed a definate increase in my energy level and just a sense of balance and well ...

The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's ...

James A. Duke, Ph.D. Jamea A. Duke

Rodale Books, 1999

Fantastic Herbal Resource
I reference this book first whenever there is a medical issue. All should have a copy in their library. Brian Housewert

The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods: Proven Natural Remedies to Treat and Prevent More Than 80 Common ...
James A. Duke

Rodale Press, 2008

Upon its publication more than a decade ago, Dr. James Duke?s The Green Pharmacy quickly set the standard for consumer herb references. A favorite of laypeople and professionals alike, the book sold more than a million copies and solidified the author?s reputation as one of the world?s foremost authorities on medicinal plants. In his new book, ...

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition
James A. Duke

CRC, 2002

Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the world's most important medicinal plant species. The book contains more ...

The Top 50 Lifesaving Secrets of the World's Greatest Doctors (Paperback 2007 Printing, First Edition)
Louis J. Ignarro, Asim K. Duttaroy, ...

Bottom Line, 2007

The Top 50 Lifesaving Secrets of the World's Greatest Doctors by Bottom Line, Boardroom Inc., Shawn Banner, and a grip of Nobel Prize winning doctors. Paperback 2007 Printing by Bottom Line. First Edition. 68 Pages. ISBN 0790219719. EAN 9780790219714. Special Limited Edition. In English.

Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible

James A. Duke

CRC, 2007

A seminal and invaluable contribution
Plants are referred to and referenced throughout the books, poetry, and letters that comprise the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. "Duke's handbook Of Medicinal Plants Of The Bible" is a 528-page compendium of superbly organized and presented information on ...

Sources of Christian Theology in America

Abingdon Press, 1999

Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America
James A. Duke

CRC, 2008

A Comprehensive Guide Addressing Safety, Efficacy, and Suitability About a quarter of all the medicines we use come from rainforest plants and more than 1,400 varieties of tropical plants are being investigated as potential cures for cancer. Curare comes from a tropical vine and quinine from the cinchona tree. A comprehensive guide to safety, ...