With 26 different roots, tubers, rhizomes and corms, this beautiful and extensive reference book covers both the basics (carrots, potatoes, beets) and the exotic (burdock, lotus root, salsify and yuca).

Roots: The Definitive Guide with More Than 200 Recipes
by Diane Morgan (Chronicle Books, 2012).

Appeals to: Seasonal cooks, gardeners, vegetarians