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Dr. Gordon Walker

Dr. Gordon Walker is an award-winning speaker, science communicator, author, and social media star (FascinatedByFungi). He has a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Davis where his research focused on the microbial ecology of wine fermentations, bioprocess control, and yeast genetics. He is a passionate advocate for mushrooms, fungal conservation, and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Fun Guy's Mushroom Journal and Foraging Guide
Dr. Fun Guy's Passport to Kingdom Fungi

Books

Dr. Fun Guy's Mushroom Journal and Foraging Guide
Dr. Fun Guy's Passport to Kingdom Fungi

Live Inspired with Compendium: Now Available from PRH!

Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: December

❄️ December 2025 Staff Picks From New Year’s resolutions to adorable Valentine’s books for kids, December’s upcoming titles have everything you need to set your store up for success in 2026! With books featuring buzzy names like Taylor Swift, KPop Demon Hunters, Stranger Things, and more, our last crop of new releases for the year

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: April

Step into summer with our new releases in April! Congratulate grads with uplifting wisdom from everyone’s favorite frog, Kermit, in Before You Leap, celebrate the enduring power of love in Pride month with LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality, and discover how to harness nature’s bounty with the National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible

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