On the trail of the mystery of Saturn’s disappearing moons, network journalist Gaby McAslan finds herself in Africa researching the Kilimanjaro Event: a meteor-strike in Kenya which caused the stunning African landscape to give way to something equally beautiful – and indescribably alien. Dubbed the ‘Chaga’, the alien flora destroys all man-made materials, and moulds human flesh, bone and spirit to its own designs. But when Gaby finds the first man to survive the Chaga’s changes, she realizes it has its own plans for humankind... Against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, McDonald weaves a staggering tale of keen human observation and speculation, as the Kilimanjaro Event changes the course of the human race by exposure to something beyond its imagination. Note: Chaga was published in the UK under the title Evolution's Shore. REVIEWS "McDonald... consistently explores new territory with his breathtaking images and incisive language. Both form and substance blend fortuitously in a work that features strong characters, a suspenseful story, and a profound message of hope and transformation. A priority purchase for SF collections." – Library Journal "One of the finest writers of his generation, who chooses to write science fiction because that is how he can best illuminate the world." – New Statesman "...inventive and challenging... [an] often fascinating piece of speculation." – Kirkus

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Trees are the most powerful of all plants. They are also the longest lived. Find out the most powerful cures of the forest, especially the wild chaga mushroom and wild birch bark. Learn how chaga mush- room extract: gives you enormous strength and energy helps reverse serious diseases, including cancer, heart disease, lung disease, pain syndromes, eczema, psoriasis, and high blood pressure greatly boosts and strengthens the immune system helps prevent all diseases and increases lifespan

Chagas disease causes severe socioeconomic impact and a high medical cost in Latin America. WHO and the World Bank consider Chagas disease as the fourth most transmittable disease to have a major impact on public health in Latin America: 120 million persons are potentially exposed, 16 to 18 million of whom are presently infected, causing 45,000 to 50,000 deaths per year. It has been calculated that approximately 2.4 million potential working years are lost because of incapacity and mortality due to the disease, for an annual cost estimated at 20 billion Euros. American Trypanosomiasis provides a comprehensive overview of Chagas disease and discusses the latest discoveries concerning the three elements that compose the transmission chain of the disease: The host: human and mammalian reservoirs The insect vectors: domestic and sylvatic vectors The causative parasite: Trypanosoma cruzi Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts

This book provides a comprehensive resource on various aspects of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and the neglected tropical disease Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis), the disorder resulting from infection with the parasite. Topics include the biological description and taxonomy of the parasite, epidemiology and transmission routes, laboratory techniques in use when working with the parasite, as well as diagnostic measures and treatment of Chagas disease. Furthermore, a chapter with life stories of people in contact with the disease in endemic as well as non-endemic countries is included. The book is therefore a valuable source for individuals engaged in basic research as well as patient care and health management related to American trypanosomiasis.

Chaga mushroom (Inonotus оblіԛuuѕ) is a type of funguѕ that grоwѕ mainly оn thе bark оf bіrсh trees іn соld сlіmаtеѕ, ѕuсh аѕ Northern Eurоре, Sіbеrіа, Russia, Korea, Nоrthеrn Canada аnd Alaska.Chаgа is also known by оthеr names, ѕuсh аѕ blасk mаѕѕ, сlіnkеr роlуроrе, bіrсh саnkеr роlуроrе, cinder соnk and thе sterile соnk trunk rоt (оf birch). Chаgа рrоduсеѕ a woody grоwth, or соnk, which looks similar tо a сlumр of burnt charcoal - roughly 10-15 іnсhеѕ (25-38 сеntіmеtеrѕ) in size. However, thе іnѕіdе reveals a ѕоft соrе with аn оrаngе соlоr. For centuries, chaga hаѕ bееn uѕеd as a trаdіtіоnаl medicine in Russia аnd оthеr Nоrthеrn European соuntrіеѕ, mаіnlу tо bооѕt immunity аnd overall health.It has also been uѕеd to trеаt dіаbеtеѕ, сеrtаіn саnсеrѕ and heart disease. Trаdіtіоnаllу, сhаgа was grаtеd іntо a fіnе роwdеr and brewed as аn hеrbаl tеа.

Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms; tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms; a glossary of botanical terms; color photos. Use Foraging Mushrooms as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you’re looking for, be it the curative Heal-All or a snack, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll around the garden, and may just provide some new favorites for your dinner table.