{"title":"Nicholas Money","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicholas Money is a distinguished author known for his captivating explorations into the world of fungi. With an engaging writing style that makes complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience, his books offer a delightful journey through the fascinating realm of mushrooms, moulds, and their profound impact on the natural world and human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn works like \u003cem\u003eMolds, Mushrooms, and Medicines\u003c\/em\u003e, Nicholas Money delves into the intricate biology of fungi, revealing their immense biodiversity and essential roles in ecosystems. His writings not only educate but also inspire curiosity about the myriad ways fungi influence our daily lives, from their use in medicine to their ecological importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection, housed under the Science \u0026amp; Nature category, promises readers a comprehensive and enlightening look at these often-overlooked organisms. Whether you are a budding mycologist or simply enjoy discovering new aspects of our natural world, Nicholas Money's books provide an enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"molds-mushrooms-and-medicines-by-nicholas-p-money-9780691236308","title":"Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hidden role of fungi inside and all around us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to toxic moulds that cause disease, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. \u003ci\u003eMolds, Mushrooms, and Medicines\u003c\/i\u003e explores the amazing ways fungi interact with our bodies, showing how our health and well-being depend on an immense ecosystem of yeasts and moulds inside and all around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Money takes readers on a guided tour of a marvellous unseen realm, describing how our immune systems are engaged in continuous conversation with the teeming mycobiome inside the body, and how we can fall prey to serious and even life-threatening infections when this peaceful coexistence is disturbed. He also sheds light on our complicated relationship with fungi outside the body, from wild mushrooms and cultivated moulds that have been staples of the human diet for millennia to the controversial experimentation with magic mushrooms in the treatment of depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the latest advances in mycology, \u003ci\u003eMolds, Mushrooms, and Medicines\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what scientists are learning about the importance of fungi to our lives, from their vital role in supporting the ecosystems on which we depend to their emerging uses in lifesaving medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833314300140,"sku":"9780691236308","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2350223482434.jpg?v=1758452238"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nicholas-money.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}