Steven Foster is a celebrated author, photographer, and consultant with profound expertise in the herbal realm. His extensive experience, drawn from nearly four decades of practice, informs his writing, which often delves into uncovering the medicinal properties of plants and their practical applications. Foster's works, characterized by meticulous research and an engaging style, bring the intricate world of botany and ethnobotany to readers.
The narrative follows Steven Foster as he explores Dubai, a city renowned for its wealth and innovation. He seeks out ambitious and visionary leaders who thrive in this dynamic environment, showcasing the unique entrepreneurial spirit and diverse perspectives that define the city's landscape. Through his journey, Foster highlights the transformative power of leadership and ambition in one of the world's most vibrant urban centers.
The narrative follows Steven Foster as he navigates the challenges of running his cashless Nugget empire during a pandemic, often feeling on the brink of failure. A pivotal encounter with a successful entrepreneur transforms his perspective and approach to business. The story emphasizes the power of wisdom and personal growth, illustrating how valuable insights can lead to life-changing experiences. Through resilience and the pursuit of knowledge, Foster's journey highlights the impact of mentorship and the quest for self-improvement.
A journey of self-discovery, sharing wisdom and dream making.
The transformative journey of Steven Foster unfolds as he reflects on his 28 years as a serial entrepreneur, grappling with repeated failures. Through interviews with over 600 individuals—from high-ranking corporate leaders to everyday entrepreneurs—he uncovers valuable insights and wisdom. These "nuggets" guide him toward personal change and a renewed path to success. The book offers a blend of inspirational stories and practical advice, encouraging readers to embrace their own journeys of transformation.
In Northern Poland in 1940, at the Nazi war camp Stalag XX-A, two men struck up an unlikely friendship that was to lead to one of the most daring and remarkable wartime escape stories ever told.
How to Write Better Law Essays is your indispensable guide to succeeding in written law assessments, helping you to research, write and present assignments with the precision and clarity required to achieve the best grades at degree level.
The Concentrate Q&A; series is the result of a collaboration involving hundreds of law students and lecturers from universities across the UK. Each book in this series offers you better support and a greater chance to succeed on your law course than any of the competitors.
An updated field guide to the medicinal plants and herbs found in eastern and central North America, including how to identify them and use them.
For millennia, humans have looked to nature for remedies to ailments great and small. Long before formal science enabled us to take a systematic approach to medicine, healers used plants to alleviate pain, ease the symptoms of dozens of diseases, and treat complaints of every kind. And today, countless people still use medicinal plants, whether in traditional roles or as building blocks for new research and innovative drugs.Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this accessible, fact-filled book is based on the work of renowned botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, beautifully illustrated entries for hundreds of plants touted for thousands of years to soothe, even heal. Each is clearly described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it’s harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, a range map; and more.With fascinating medical chronicle filled with informative sidebars on everything from ancient folklore to the latest research, readers learn how aspirin evolved from a concoction of willow bark to the familiar white pill of today, how the foxglove’s flowery beauty contributes to the potent heart drug digitalis, and how many other now common treatments have deep historical and cultural roots. It’s a journey that starts many centuries ago in remote places like the Amazon rain forest, where shamans practiced their powerful curative magic of plants, and leads to the high-tech pharmaceutical labs of today’s scientists working to discover new plant-based drugs that can be used effectively to treat diseases major and minor alike, from cancer to the common cold.
Features more than five hundred plants and herbs of North America providing information on their location and medicinal uses.
Provides background information about herbal medicine and remedies; looks at common drugs and their herbal alternatives; features an annotated listing of a range disorders, with discussion of treatment options; and includes profiles of fifty-eight herbs.