CatCopyII "Nature's Ways is a fascinating and absorbing miscellany of traditional wisdom, stories, signs and symbols of the natural world. There are colorful tales covering everything from mythical mosters and magical plants to domenstic pets and humble weeds, as well as generations of advice, both sound and dubious, from time-honored country remedies to predicting the weather through the observation of nature. Chock-full of traditional wisdom, proverbs and modern science, this lovely little book uncovers the truth behind many generations' worth of superstitions relating to plants and animals. The universal themes of folklore, quaint adages and ancient remedies will appeal to the scientist and superstitious alike. Fun to read, educational and thought-provoking, Nature's Ways is the perfect gift for anyone interested in nature or folklore."