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A seasoned British mycophile presents a feast of fungi, benign and malign. No less scientific for its whimsicality, Whiteley's charming, informative survey of fungus reveals many little-known facts about a vast array of species, stressing that life as we know it would not be possible without the roles played by these unique organisms. -- Kirkus Whiteley ruminates whimsically on her experiences foraging, cooking, and researching mushrooms. Nature lovers will enjoy this compendium of trivia and musings. Budding fungi enthusiasts, take note. -- Publishers Weekly

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Aliya Whiteley's writing has appeared in numerous places, including The Guardian, McSweeney's Internet Tendency and anthologies such as Unsung Stories: This Dreaming Isle and Lonely Planet's Better than Fiction I and II. Her novella for Unsung Stories, ""The Beauty,"" was shortlisted for a Shirley Jackson Award. Her recent novel, The Loosening Skin, has been shortlisted for The Arthur C. Clarke Award.

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