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From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant's legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don't forget your scissors.

Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain's wondrous fauna. Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince from leprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox. Sharon Jacksties' wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.

Welcome to #TheWrestlingFolks! We are going to be covering everything #prowrestling , ranging from the latest happenings on televised and non-televised shows emanating from the world of #WWE , #AEW and more promotions across the world. Also, #fantheories will be a very important part of our coverage, along with our own. P. S.: #BackstageGossip is also going to make it! Like, share and subscribe to The Folks, so you wouldn't miss an upload! #wwe #aew #njpw #tnaimpact #wweraw #aewdynamite #wweple #ppv

Fantasy football analysis from real fantasy football managers giving their perspective on the NFL weekly landscape based on the strategical applied application of their fantasy rosters.

Antall medlemmer i norske golfklubber har nå passert 150.000. Det er et fantastisk tall, og blant alle disse engasjerte golferne er det også fantastiske mennesker.I løpet av sesongen har vår reporter Erik Øysæd møtt fire personer som på hver sin måte har funnet glede med golfen – og samtidig gir tilbake til sporten og miljøet de er en del av.«Folk i fairway» er blitt en podkast-serie i fire deler, bestående av like mange mini-portretter av våre hverdagshelter:Gunnar Spørck måtte amputere beinet, og likevel spiller han videre i Bjaavann GK.Ingvar Nygaard er 95 år, men holder...

The millionth basketball podcast to exist, we just like to give things away! The TJ McConnell of basketball podcasts. Hosted by Josh Reynolds. Tune in each week for a new episode, new giveaway & new guests. That's Ball Folks!

TV and movie talk, with a friendly Canadian and his North American buddies, along with some travel talk and Quirky Questions!

Listen to the Folks Talkin' Sports podcasts featuring Kris Gardner, Willy Gibson, Kennetra Pulliams, and special guests. Sports discussed from different perspectives.

From blanket fairs to night kings, curfews to crime, At Day's Close is an intriguing and captivating investigation into the night. Until now, this rich and complex universe in which we spend nearly half of our lives was a world long-lost to historians. Here, Ekirch explores how the night was lived in the past, through travel accounts, memoirs, letters, folklore, poems, court records and coroner's reports. More than this, it is a passionate argument in the case for less artificial light in an increasingly bright world.

Sport was never meant to be complicated. No gibberish, no statistics, no talk of green-zones, black-zones, channels and percentage plays, no cheating, no grubbiness and certainly no ball-tampering.Peter FitzSimons celebrates the good, the generous and the kind in Australian sport, the genuine characters, the national treasures and the special moments when the losers were the true champions and the game, whichever game, was done proud.

Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet—fungi. At the center of countless superstitions, folkloric tales, and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.

'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR Shortlisted for the HWA Nonfiction Crown Award Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize From Peter Marshall...

Wise women, apothecaries, witches, herbalists: whatever you like to call them, those who cultivate plants for their apparent mystical properties have existed for thousands of years. The Witch's Garden tells the story of our folkloric fascination with these magical specimens, documenting the beliefs and rituals surrounding the natural world. This book beautifully evokes the bewitching nature of mysterious plants.

‘A uniquely strange and wonderful work of literature’ Philip Hoare ‘An exciting new voice’ Mark Cocker, author of Crow Country In his late thirties, Edward Parnell found himself trapped in the recurring nightmare of a family tragedy. For comfort, he turned to his bookshelves, back to the...

Welcome to The Athlete in Me, a podcast by The Folks Africa. Join young athletes from underprivileged backgrounds as they share inspiring conversations with professional football players from the National Team of Rwanda. Discover their dreams, challenges, and the mental health issues they face. Tune in for heartfelt stories of perseverance and hope, aiming to inspire the next generation of champions.

A Swede and an American discuss MMA including fight analysis, culture, news, hot takes and hijinks.

A living legend, “Wildman” Steve Brill leads us on a lively and entertaining tour through the Northeastern United States as he shares tips on foraging in densely populated areas like New York’s Central Park and rural areas throughout New England. We follow the seasons: wild ramps in the spring, the first mushrooms of summer, and in autumn, wild edible berries in Central Park—more than you’ll find at your local supermarket!—plus roots and nuts you can keep all winter long.

You may think you know the whole story, but you don’t. Cardinals Folktales gives new life to several unbelievably true tales in team history through the personal recollections of the people who were there for each incredible moment.

Uma historia Brasileira sobre um pescador pobre, o gigante do rio e as aventuras do filho mais novo do pescador que se torna num garoto bonito e fortunato.