A nice introduction to the world of mushrooms and toadstools. The book is written in California, but many, perhaps most, of the species mentioned also grow here in Europe and the main groups identified are certainly the same. I appreciated the remarks about not just quickly identifying a species, but also taking time to enjoy and appreciate it. I would add the same goes for mosses and flowering plants. One other addition; the authors mention a few things to take into the field with you when you are looking for mushrooms. I would add that a small mirror, ideally one on a stick (like a dentist has) is useful for looking at the underside of caps, saving either lying in the mud or picking the mushroom to see what sort it is.