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The need for a better understanding of how we feed ourselves has never been more urgent. In this wide-ranging and definitive book, philosopher Julian Baggini expertly delves into the best and worst food practices in a huge array of different societies. His exploration takes him from cutting-edge technologies, such as new farming methods, cultured meat, GM and astronaut food, to the ethics and health of ultra processed food and aquaculture, as he takes a forensic look at the effectiveness of our food governance, the difficulties of food wastage, and the effects of commodification.

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

Why do some of us get sick with greater frequency than others? What makes us more susceptible to illness? Are we doomed to get sick when our coworkers and family members do? Is there a secret to staying healthy? Joel Fuhrman, M.D., a leading expert and board-certified medical specialist in prevention and reversing disease, offers a comprehensive guide to superior health.

When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, population forces, and decisive wars. But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming. Mountainous terrain led to the development of democracy in Greece. Atmospheric circulation patterns later on shaped the progression of global exploration, colonization, and trade. Even today, voting behavior in the southeast United States ultimately follows the underlying pattern of 75 million-year-old sediments from an ancient sea.

Twenty years ago, Joel Salatin wrote You Can Farm, which has launched thousands of farm entrepreneurs around the world. With another 20 years of experience under his belt, bringing him to the half-century mark as a full-time farmer, he decided to build on that foundation with a sequel, a graduate-level curriculum. Everyone who reads (or listens to), and enjoys that previous work, will benefit from this additional information.

Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change.... Jory John hatches a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those who we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).

This classic follows coffee's journey around the world, from London to Brazil, telling in fascinating detail and amusing anecdote the singular history of the legendary commodity - from the discovery that chewing on the beans were keeping goats awake in Yemen to the author's own experiences with the bean in 1935.

Are you fascinated by the allure of Portuguese wine but unsure of where to begin your journey? Do you crave wines with character, steering away from the ordinary "soft drink approach" found in international markets? Planning a trip to Portugal and eager to uncover the country's finest wine trails? If your answer is a resounding "yes" to any of these questions, then look no further - this book is tailored for you! Introducing the Easy Wine Guide Portugal - Your Ultimate Companion to Unraveling the Richness of Portuguese Wine Culture! At Easy Wine Guide, we aim to break free from common wine ...

In "Vegan: The Case for a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet," author Dan Wilson takes readers on an enlightening journey through the wealth of research that's reshaping our understanding of nutrition and health. Harnessing the wisdom of doctors and researchers who have been at the forefront of this dietary revolution - from Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s groundbreaking "The China Study" to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's heart disease reversal research - this book presents a compelling argument for the Whole Food Plant-Based Only (WFPBO) lifestyle. But why 'Only'? Because Wilson believes the term 'Whole Food...

Living a healthy lifestyle and getting the healing sleep your body craves can be as natural as brushing your teeth, since to your subconscious, it will just become who you are.

Less carbs. More protein. That is the muscle growth mantra for a bodybuilder. But this is simplistic! You may have these questions: Is protein necessary? How much do I need to eat? What are the best sources of protein? What are the natural foods to build muscles and burn fat for both men and women? What to eat before and after a workout? What about supplements and protein powders? This book answers these burning questions in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. It will help you get the lean, stronger, more muscular body you desire. Naturally. Safely. Also, from this book, you will be able ...

Many of us have an unhealthy relationship with food. Perhaps you’ve been trying to diet for years, or only feel in control if you’re restricting your food intake or following strict diet rules. Perhaps you binge or comfort eat when you’re feeling low. Your relationship with food feels far from healthy, but it’s been like that for so long that you don’t know how to change it. With clear steps and practical advice, this book will help you sustain positive changes to overcome your issues around food and repair unhealthy eating habits and mindsets.

How to Make $50,000+ a Year Without Breaking the Bank and Follow Your Passion for Food, Even If You’ve Never Managed a Restaurant Before Are you a food lover wondering how to put your creativity into action while making a decent paycheck? Have you always wanted to open a restaurant, but the high overhead costs, permits, and other expenses have held you back? What if there was a business you could start that would have you practicing your culinary prowess without running broke? If you’re reading this, you’ve taken the first step towards following your dream of opening a food business ...

People have been living off the land for millions of years, and in recent times, self-sustainability has become a hot topic. Rising costs in supermarkets and the lack of true organic produce have led to more and more people turning to their own gardens to provide some of their food. The only way to eat truly organic and healthy produce is to grow your own, and over the years, I've made the mistakes and learned from them so that I can pass my knowledge on to you. Make no mistake; gardening is not easy, but it is one of the most rewarding things you can do for a healthier life.

Food Isn't Medicine wades through nutritional science (both good and bad) to demystify the common diet myths that many of us believe without questioning. If you have ever wondered whether you should stop eating sugar, try fasting, juicing or 'alkaline water', or struggled through diet after diet (none of which seem to work), this book will be a powerful wake-up call.

Shortly before turning the big five-oh, Cooking with Gusto! TV personality Augusta "Gus" Simpson finds herself planning a birthday party she’d rather ignore - her own. To make things worse, the network wants to boost her ratings by teaming Gus with the beautiful, ambitious, and younger Carmen Vega - the former Miss Spain, no less. But Gus isn’t going without a fight - whether it’s off set with her two demanding daughters, on camera with the vicious beauty queen herself, or after hours with Oliver, the new culinary producer.

In this book, Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., shares the groundbreaking weight-loss solution based on her highly acclaimed Bright Line Eating Boot Camps. Rooted in cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and biology, Bright Line Eating explains why people who are desperate to lose weight fail again and again: It’s because the brain blocks weight loss.

When Jane Bertch was seventeen, her mother took her on a graduation trip to Paris. Thrilled to use her high school French, Jane found her halting attempts greeted with withering condescension by every waiter and shopkeeper she encountered. At the end of the trip, she vowed she would never return.

If you eat to help manage your emotions, you may have discovered that it doesn't work. Once you're done eating, you might even feel worse. Eating can all too easily become a strategy for coping with depression, anxiety, boredom, stress, and anger and a reliable reward when it's time to celebrate.

American food is the story of mash-ups. Immigrants arrive, cultures collide, and out of the push-pull come exciting new dishes and flavors. But for Edward Lee, who, like Anthony Bourdain or Gabrielle Hamilton, is as much a writer as he is a chef, that first surprising bite is just the beginning. What about the people behind the food? What about the traditions, the innovations, the memories? A natural-born storyteller, Lee decided to hit the road and spent two years uncovering fascinating narratives from every corner of the country.