Very nice book. Some wear to DJ edges, including a small tear along bottom of DJ. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: "What we eat is fundamental to our health. We nourish our hydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals and water; essential elements of sustaining life." (Also) this food contain substances for "medicinal properties that improve our health, prevent illness and are essential factors on the road to curing many ailments." This 3rd volume helps to "introduce (such essential) novel foods into our diet or healthy ways..."