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In this unique anthology, women from around the world write about the movement to change the current, industrial paradigm of how we grow our food. As seed keepers and food producers, as scientists, activists, and scholars, they are dedicated to renewing a food system that is better aligned with ecological processes as well as human health and global social justice. "Seed Sovereignty, Food Security" is an argument for just that-a reclaiming of traditional methods of agricultural practice in order to secure a healthy, nourishing future for all of us. Whether tackling the thorny question of GMO safety or criticizing the impact of big agribusiness on traditional communities, these women are in the vanguard of defending the right of people everywhere to practice local, biodiverse, and organic farming as an alternative to industrial agriculture. Contents Seed Sovereignty, Food Security VANDANA SHIVA Fields of Hope and Power FRANCES MOORE LAPPE & ANNA LAPPE The Ethics of Agricultural Biotechnology BETH BURROWS Food Politics, the Food Movement and Public Health MARION NESTLE Autism and Glyphosate: Connecting the Dots STEPHANIE SENEFF The New Genetics and Dangers of GMOs MAE-WAN HO Seed Emergency: Germany SUSANNE GURA GM Soy as Feed for Animals Affects Posterity IRINA ERMAKOVA & ALEXANDER BARANOFF Seeds in France TIPHAINE BURBAN Kokopelli vs. Graines Baumaux BLANCHE MAGARINOS-REY If People Are Asked, They Say NO to GMOs FLORIANNE KOECHLIN The Italian Context MARIA GRAZIA MAMMUCINI The Untold American Revolution: Seed in the US DEBBIE BARKER Reviving Native Sioux Agriculture Systems SUZANNE FOOTE In Praise of the Leadership of Indigenous Women WINONA LADUKE Moms Across America: Shaking up the System ZEN HONEYCUTT Seed Freedom and Seed Sovereignty: Bangladesh Today FARIDA AKHTER Monsanto and Biosafety in Nepal KUSUM HACHHETHU Sowing Seeds of Freedom VANDANA SHIVA The Loss of Crop Genetic Diversity in the Changing World TEWOLDE BERHAN GEBRE EGZIABHER & SUE EDWARDS Seed Sovereignty and Ecological Integrity in Africa MARIAM MAYET Conserving the Diversity of Peasant Seeds ANA DE ITA Celebrating the Chile Nativo ISAURA ANDALUZ Seed Saving and Women in Peru PATRICIA FLORES The Seeds of Liberation in Latin America SANDRA BAQUEDANO & SARA LARRAIN The Other Mothers and the Fight against GMOs in Argentina ANA BROCCOLI Seeding Knowledge: Australia SUSAN HAWTHORNE"

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When the John Hugh Williams family immigrated to Homer, Iowa, in the 1850s, they had six children, ranging in age from five to twenty. Suddenly land poor, in debt, and caught in the Panic of '57, they sent their eldest son, James, to Georgia to work and add to the family income. The seventy-five letters collected here represent the family's correspondence to their absent son and brother. From 1858 to 1861, James' sisters, brothers, mother, and father wrote to him frequently, each with distinct views on their daily life and struggles. While Mr. Williams wrote most often about money, farming, and moral advice (he was minister in the Church of New Jerusalem, as well as a merchant and farmer), Mrs. Williams commented on her daily chores, the family's health, the ever-important weather, and her leisure activities, including the contemporary journals and books she read, such as "David Copperfield" and "Jane Eyre." James' sisters and brothers wrote about many concerns, from schoolwork and housework to games and family celebrations in nearby Webster City. As the letters continue, the affection for the absent James becomes more pronounced. And, as the years go by, the letters touch on more current national trends, including the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and the growing North/South crisis, on which James and his family strongly disagree. James was never to return to Iowa but married and remained in the South, becoming a lieutenant colonel in the Confederate army. Complete with voices both young and old, male and female, "This State of Wonders" offers a wealth of information about the daily life of an ordinary family on the Iowa prairie. It is a book to be treasured by all Iowans interested in the early life of their state and by all historians looking for a complete portrait of family life on the midwestern frontier.

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Gail Fraser, the author of the Lumby series, and Art Poulin, international folk artist, share their tenets of purposeful living shaped from experiences on a farm and private enclave in upstate New York. Art's vivid illustrations accompany Gail's suggestions for simple and happy living. This is a small but powerful gem of a book about staying anchored in today's disarming times by returning the core basics for which we yearn, and the core values that will bring us long-term joy and well-being. There is a beautiful ease and extraordinary uniqueness to the rhythm of everyday life. Finding Happiness in Simplicity opens a window into this world and provides a path to a more purpose-driven existence, one that is filled with all the things worth having-friends and neighbors, love and faith, curiosity and passion. Here we may discover that happiness is not born of overindulgence, and that more is not better than less, nor is fast better than slow. Life often passes by in such a flurry that we seldom see the joys offered to us each day. But when we take the time to stroll along a country road, or plant a row of seeds, or listen to the morning song of crickets, our lives can become infinitely richer. Spring's bare earth gives way to summer's abundance, and nature lavishes us with gifts at no cost. And as the leaves begin to fall and the days get cooler, it is time to honor friends and family with celebrations that revel in the smells, sights, and sounds of the season. When winter comes, we can anticipate the promise of joy and delight in the new year as we sit by the fire with our loved ones. It is that path of gentle living that will gracefully shape our lives and lead us to a more authentic happiness. Combining the reassuring words of author Gail Fraser (author of the Lumby series) and the extraordinary art of internationally-acclaimed folk artist Art Poulin, Finding Happiness in Simplicity offers a deeply compelling message that we need only look at the smallest parts of happ

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In this book, a celebration of the work of the sociologist Peter Dickens serves as the catalyst for exploring the relationship between human internal nature (our health and psychological well-being) and external nature (the environment on which we depend and which we collectively transform). Across contributions from Ted Benton, James Ormrod, Kate Soper, John Bellamy Foster and Brett Clark, Graham Sharp, James Addicott, Kathryn Dean and Peter Dickens himself, the book draws attention to alienation associated with the promotion of different knowledges in late capitalist production. But it also highlights the possibilities for generating less alienated relations with our environment in the future. As well as discussing the philosophical and theoretical issues involved, the book contains contemporary case studies of ultra-processed food, satellite farming, computerised thinking and dark tourism."

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A beautiful deluxe trade paperback edition celebrating the 10th anniversary of Barbara Kingsolver's New York Times bestseller, which describes her family's adventure as they move to a farm in southern Appalachia and realign their lives with the local food chain. Since its publication in 2007, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle has captivated readers with its blend of memoir and journalistic investigation. Newly updated with original pieces from the entire Kingsolver clan, this commemorative volume explores how the family's original project has been carried forward through the years. When Barbara Kingsolver and her family moved from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they took on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Concerned about the environmental, social, and physical costs of American food culture, they hoped to recover what Barbara considers our nation's lost appreciation for farms and the natural processes of food production. Since 2007, their scheme has evolved enormously. In this new edition, featuring an afterword composed by the entire Kingsolver family, Barbara's husband, Steven, discusses how the project grew into a farm-to-table restaurant and community development project training young farmers in their area to move into sustainable food production. Camille writes about her decision to move back to a rural area after college, and how she and her husband incorporate their food values in their lives as they begin their new family. Lily, Barbara's youngest daughter, writes about how growing up on a farm, in touch with natural processes and food chains, has shaped her life as a future environmental scientist. And Barbara writes about their sheep, and how they grew into her second vocation as a fiber artist, and reports on the enormous response they've received from other home-growers and local-food devotees. With Americans' ever-growing concern over an agricultural establishment that negatively affects our health and environment, the Kingsolver family's experiences and observations remain just as relevant today as they were ten years ago. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle is a modern classic that will endure for years to come. "Cogent and illuminating. Without sentimentality, this book captures the pulse of the farm and the deep gratification it provides, as well as the intrinsic humor of the situation."-Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Discover the hidden power soil has to reverse climate change, and how a regenerative farming diet not only delivers us better health and wellness, but also rebuilds our most precious resource-the very ground that feeds us. Josh Tickell, one of America's most celebrated documentary filmmakers and director of Fuel, has dedicated most of his life to saving the environment. Now, in Kiss the Ground, he explains an incredible truth: by changing our diets to a soil-nourishing, regenerative agriculture diet, we can reverse global warming, harvest healthy, abundant food, and eliminate the poisonous substances that are harming our children, pets, bodies, and ultimately our planet. Through fascinating and accessible interviews with celebrity chefs, ranchers, farmers, and top scientists, this remarkable book, soon to be a full-length documentary film narrated by Woody Harrelson, will teach you how to become an agent in humanity's single most important and time sensitive mission. Reverse climate change and effectively save the world-all through the choices you make in how and what to eat.

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When the John Hugh Williams family immigrated to Homer, Iowa, in the 1850s, they had six children, ranging in age from five to twenty. Suddenly land poor, in debt, and caught in the Panic of '57, they sent their eldest son, James, to Georgia to work and add to the family income. The seventy-five letters collected here represent the family's correspondence to their absent son and brother. From 1858 to 1861, James' sisters, brothers, mother, and father wrote to him frequently, each with distinct views on their daily life and struggles. While Mr. Williams wrote most often about money, farming, and moral advice (he was minister in the Church of New Jerusalem, as well as a merchant and farmer), Mrs. Williams commented on her daily chores, the family's health, the ever-important weather, and her leisure activities, including the contemporary journals and books she read, such as David Copperfield and Jane Eyre. James' sisters and brothers wrote about many concerns, from schoolwork and housework to games and family celebrations in nearby Webster City. As the letters continue, the affection for the absent James becomes more pronounced. And, as the years go by, the letters touch on more current national trends, including the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and the growing North/South crisis, on which James and his family strongly disagree. James was never to return to Iowa but married and remained in the South, becoming a lieutenant colonel in the Confederate army. Complete with voices both young and old, male and female, This State of Wonders offers a wealth of information about the daily life of an ordinary family on the Iowa prairie. It is a book to be treasured by all Iowans interested in the early life of their state and by all historians looking for a complete portrait of family life on the midwestern frontier.

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Discover the hidden power soil has to reverse climate change, and how a regenerative farming diet not only delivers us better health and wellness, but also rebuilds our most precious resource-the very ground that feeds us. Josh Tickell, one of America's most celebrated documentary filmmakers and director of Fuel, has dedicated most of his life to saving the environment. Now, in Kiss the Ground, he explains an incredible truth: by changing our diets to a soil-nourishing, regenerative agriculture diet, we can reverse global warming, harvest healthy, abundant food, and eliminate the poisonous substances that are harming our children, pets, bodies, and ultimately our planet. Through fascinating and accessible interviews with celebrity chefs, ranchers, farmers, and top scientists, this remarkable book, soon to be a full-length documentary film narrated by Woody Harrelson, will teach you how to become an agent in humanity's single most important and time sensitive mission. Reverse climate change and effectively save the world-all through the choices you make in how and what to eat.

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* Pet grooming kit * Features 5 adjustable cutting positions from long to short with locking detents * Self sharpening stainless steel blades for smooth even cutting * Use for light clipping and trimming of all breads * 120 volt DC motor delivers more than twice the cutting power of ordinary magnetic and pivot motor clippers * Includes 4 comb attachments, comb, blade guard, soft storage pouch, instruction booklet, lubricating oil and cleaning brush * Yellow * 11 piece kit

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This is an over the counter product - it does not require prescription. Pets can have trouble swallowing pills, or sometimes a pet is too difficult to pill. Other times a tablet or pills is too large for a pet to swallow. The pill crusher crushes pills into a powder that can be put into food, a treat or a liquid, making the medication palatable. The pill crusher works by dropping the pill into the clear chamber and screwing the top portion directly into it. It has a handy storage area in the lid to keep extra tablets close by. Top and bottom have raised knurled ridges for easy tightening. Made of high impact plastic. Packaged in blister pack display. Instructions: Unscrew cap from clear base. Place pill in deep well of clear base. Screw cap back onto clear base, crushing pill. then unscrew cap. Pour crushed pill into food, milk, liquid vitamin solution or treat. Mix thoroughly.

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Contemporary Los Angeles can increasingly be considered a part of Latin America. Only 200 miles from the border with Mexico, it has the largest, most diverse population of Latinos in the United States-and reportedly the second largest population of Mexicans outside of Mexico City. It also has one of the most diverse representations of Latino gastronomy in the United States, featuring the cuisine of nearly every region of Mexico, countries such as Peru, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador, as well as an incredible variety of Asian-Latin fusion cuisine. Despite the expansion of Latino cuisine's popularity in Los Angeles and the celebrity of many Latino chefs, there is a stark divide between what is available at restaurants and food trucks and what is available to many low-income, urban Latinos who live in food deserts. In these areas, access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate foods is a daily challenge. Food-related diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity, plague these communities. In the face of this crisis, grassroots organizations, policy-makers and local residents are working to improve access and affordability through a growing embrace of traditional cuisine, an emergent interest in the farm-to-table movement, and the work of local organizations. Angelinos are creating alternatives to the industrial food system that offer hope for Latino food culture and health in Los Angeles and beyond. This book provides an overview of contemporary L.A.'s Latino food culture, introducing some of the most important chefs in the Latino food scene, and discussing the history and impact of Latino street food on culinary variety in Los Angeles. Along with food culture, the book also discusses alternative sources of healthy food for low-income communities: farmers markets, community and school gardens, urban farms, and new neighborhood markets that work to address the inequalities in access and affordability for Latino residents. By making the connection between Latino food culture and the Latino communities' food related health issues, this study approaches the issue from a unique perspective.

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Those who live on Maui and those who visit share a common bond: they don't want to be anywhere else. Some love the beaches, or the mountains, or the ocean, or the weather. Others cherish the family connections and cultural continuity the island nurtures. Many enjoy Maui's unique, friendly, fun-loving, big-hearted, active and healthful lifestyle. And everyone appreciates the island's robust diversity. The qualities that make Maui unique and universally loved are captured in the chapters that follow. There is a Maui only the sun, the stars, and the birds could see until recently: rugged cliffs, surf-fringed reefs, hidden waterfalls, and eroded mountain tops. There is a Maui seen from a walker's perspective: misty ocean coves, palm shaded beaches, dramatic overlooks, smoldering sunsets, and storybook skies vivid with rainbows. There is a nature lover's Maui: tiny insects, birds and mountain ferns, dazzling arrays of tropical flowers, as well as monk seals, great whales, and other sea life. There is Upcountry, a mountain Maui of scenic farms and ranches; and the rugged Hana Coast, where emerald rain forests meet a sapphire sea. Then there is the Maui most familiar to its longtime residents: famous local eateries, fairs, parades, and beloved island celebrities. Absolute Maui draws its inspiration from the award-winning books Maui On My Mind and Maui, The Last Hawaiian Place by Robert Wenkam both of which are now considered classics. But Maui isn't really timeless, as the island is always changing. Wenkam's 1970 Maui differed from the one explored 15 years later in Maui on My Mind, although both faithfully represented their eras. Absolute Maui revisits the island many consider the world s finest. Images were requested from Maui's major photographers, who search its byways, mountains and beaches daily for visual opportunities. From the more than 9,500 photographs submitted, the 175 best appear in these pages. Each image is shot from the perspective of an explorer seeing a subject for the first time. And in each, we sense the photographer's wonder whether the subject is a whimsical roadside stand, a canoe team, an Edenic landscape, or simply Mauians enjoying their island pleasures and pastimes. Absolute Maui takes its title from the caliber of these images, painstakingly taken by the island s finest photographers, utilizing almost every modern-day photographic technique. The title also reminds us what Maui is, what it offers, and how lucky its residents and visitors are.

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Published in cooperation with the Library of Congress, this astounding collection of images by award-winning photographers tells the story of today's America-and provides an enduring legacy that will inform the way we address our future. On Inauguration Day, 2009, a group of photographers who were in Washington to document the ceremony began a conversation that led to the foundation of Facing Change. This nonprofit collective has a bold mission: to create a new national portrait of America. Its members include some of the country's most celebrated photojournalists. Their vision is inspired by the Farm Security Administration's project that documented the Great Depression. Chronicling the challenges of modern America, these photographs offer compelling stories of people around the country who are coping with the aftermath of recent events: immigration, health care, housing, the war in Iraq, Katrina, the great recession and profound economic disparity. The book includes images from the original FSA project as well as interviews with Library of Congress photography experts, which together illustrate photojournalism's role in engendering change in America. The Facing Change photographers are each introduced in intimate essays that describe their history, work, and aspirations for the project. The photographs' revelations- and their power-tell a collective story that continues to unfold, that affects every one of us, that will last many lifetimes and, it is hoped, impact some of the lives it has touched. Photographers included in the book: David Burnett Alan Chin Donna Ferrato Danny Wilcox Frazier Stanley Greene Andrew Lichtenstein Carlos Javier Ortiz Darcy Padilla Lucian Perkins Maggie Steber

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Internet celebrity Kevin Gianni was intent on finding the keys to perfect wellness and sharing them with the viewers of his YouTube show, Renegade Health. So he and his wife bought a 36-foot, bio-fueled RV-dubbed "the Kale Whale"-and spent two and a half years crisscrossing the continent, talking to experts and ordinary folks about what works and what doesn't when it comes to a healthy life. Gianni drank wheatgrass shots, gave up sugar, said good-bye to coffee, and used himself as a guinea pig to uncover the truths and myths behind every nutrition plan said to guarantee good health. As he cycled through "healthy" diets-vegetarian, vegan, raw foods, and more-he got sicker and sicker. Finally, he hit bottom and had to give up healthy eating to save his life. Kale and Coffee is the often hilarious, picaresque tale of how Gianni went from skinny, raw-food vegan faddist to bloated, out-of-shape omnivore before finding the middle way to an imperfectly healthy and (more) balanced life. The journey takes him from the Peruvian Andes to salt flats in Mexico to a pig farm and a butcher shop near his northern California home. Along the way, he has his brain scanned and his pantry tested for toxic metals, does an all-water fast, runs the grueling Tough Mudder endurance race, and obsesses on the secrets of the world's longest-lived people. With the humor and practical wisdom that have delighted millions, Gianni shows you how to sidestep the health hype, diet fads, and weight-loss promises littering the path to wellness. Drawing on his own experience and the advice of trusted experts, he guides you in finding your own personal plan for optimal nutrition and fitness. Includes the Kale and Coffee 21-Day Jumpstart

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In "The New Southern Garden Cookbook," Sheri Castle aims to make "what's in season" the answer to "what's for dinner?" This timely cookbook, with dishes for omnivores and vegetarians alike, celebrates and promotes delicious, healthful homemade meals centered on the diverse array of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the South, and in most of the rest of the nation as well. Increased attention to the health benefits and environmental advantages of eating locally, Castle notes, is inspiring Americans to partake of the garden by raising their own kitchen plots, visiting area farmers' markets and pick-your-own farms, and signing up for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) boxes from local growers. "The New Southern Garden Cookbook" offers over 300 brightly flavored recipes that will inspire beginning and experienced cooks, southern or otherwise, to take advantage of seasonal delights. Castle has organized the cookbook alphabetically by type of vegetable or fruit, building on the premise that when cooking with fresh produce, the ingredient, not the recipe, is the wiser starting point. While some dishes are inspired by traditional southern recipes, many reveal the goodness of gardens in new, contemporary ways. Peppered with tips, hints, and great stories, these pages make for good food and a good read.

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Mini pigs can be adorable and pleasant pets. With their sudden popularity, keeping mini pigs is a concept that has taken pet owners by storm. Whether it is walking them on a leash or carrying them around in a handbag, celebrities like Paris Hilton and Rupert Grint have certainly added a new perspective to it. Micro pigs are the latest celebrity pet craze but is it all as cute and easy as it seems? Not always I am afraid. Mini pigs can grow much larger than what a lot of people think. They can live for up to 18 years so you need to make sure you have a lot of years ahead of you to take care of your pig, as too many pigs are being dropped off at animal care centers. Mini pigs need a lot more attention than the usual farm pigs and some mini pigs can become aggressive if not cared for properly. If well looked after, mini pigs are mostly calm and loving animals, once they have bonded with you. They are intellectual animals so you can train them. They love to cuddle, and get along great with children and almost all other pets but only if you give them the right education from the start. Having a miniature pig is a big responsibility You need to understand what the pig needs to become a happy pig. If you understand mini pigs and you properly care for them, you can become a good piggy parent. This book will give you the information you need to make your pig happy and to make you a happy pig owner. I hope you will have as much fun with your pigs as I have with mine Covered in this book: - Different types of mini pigs - How big do they get? - Before you buy - Knowing your facts - Checklist - House breaking - Leash training - Grooming - Feeding - Toys and recreation - Health - Daily care - Safety. and much more.

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Made with U.S. Grown, Triple Extracted Organic Mushrooms Healthy Respiratory Support Bee Friendly USDA Organic Host Defense Breathe is a complementary blend of Chaga, Reishi and Cordyceps. Chaga is well known in Eastern Europe and Siberia for its support of skin and lung functioning. Reishi has long been used for centuries in China to support breathing, cardiovascular system and endurance. Cordyceps has long been celebrated in Tibet and Nepal as a lung tonic and energy support. Together, they strengthen respiratory function in normal, healthy individuals. The Source Full Spectrum of Active Constituents Grown & Processed in the USA Purity Assured Triple Extracted Optimized, Peak Life Cycle Selection P-Value® Certified for Maximum Growth From the Forest, to our Farm, to You™ About The Founder Paul Stamets believes in the power of Mycelium, the network of thread-like cells that produces mushrooms. Paul wants everyone to share in the benefits from the Host Defense® line of products. Mentored by the greatest mycologists of our time, he integrates and expands upon the knowledge of our ancestors. Directions As a dietary supplement, take 1 mL twice per day. Can be taken with food or without, on an empty stomach or as recommended by your healthcare advisor. Disclaimer These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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MEDport Fit and Fresh Lunch Set with Removable Ice Pack Description: Fit and Fresh Make Every Day Better Ice Pack Keeps Food Chilled Lunch Set with Removable Ice Pack BPA Free Lunch Set with Removable, Non-Toxic Ice Pack Make everyday better. You are the one responsible for managing yourself and your busy family and convenience is essential. We created this product to make it easy for you to provide a fresh and healthy lunch for yourself and your family. Includes: lid inner lids 2 small containers: 1 cup/240 mL/8 oz each ice pack 1 large container: 8 cups/1910 mL/64.5 oz each Disclaimer These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. MEDport Fit and Fresh Lunch Set with Removable Ice Pack Directions Warnings Do not microwave ice pack. All parts EXCLUDING ice pack are freezer, microwave and top rack dishwasher safe.

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In this book, a celebration of the work of the sociologist Peter Dickens serves as the catalyst for exploring the relationship between human? internal nature? (our health and psychological well-being) and? external nature? (the environment on which we depend and which we collectively transform). Across contributions from Ted Benton, James Ormrod, Kate Soper, John Bellamy Foster and Brett Clark, Graham Sharp, James Addicott, Kathryn Dean and Peter Dickens himself, the book draws attention to alienation associated with the promotion of different knowledges in late capitalist production. But it also highlights the possibilities for generating less alienated relations with our environment in the future. As well as discussing the philosophical and theoretical issues involved, the book contains contemporary case studies of ultra-processed food, satellite farming, computerised thinking and dark tourism.

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'Nude' by Rihanna is a sweet floral-fruity fragrance with a vanilla background. Opening with fruity aromas of guava, mandarin and pear, the heart reveals a bouquet of romantic white florals. Base notes of sandalwood, vanilla orchid and 'second skin' musk bring a sensual intimacy to this fragrance. intimacy. Design house: Rihanna Scent name: Nude Launch date: 2012 Eau de parfum is available in a 3.4-ounce spray Gender: Women's Features a blend of guava, mandarin, pear, gardenia petals, sambac jasmine, orange blossom, sandalwood, vanilla orchid and musk We cannot accept returns on this product. Due to manufacturer packaging changes, product packaging may vary from image shown.

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Celebrity chef Seamus Mullen offers 130 healthy and tasty recipes that utilize 18 key ingredients, or a hero foods, a to improve your well-being. "After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Manhattan restaurateur Mullen modified his diet to improve his well-being. His debut cookbook, which pairs traditional Spanish cuisine with rustic farm-to-table fare, highlights 18 ingredients ("Hero Foods") that help him manage his symptoms. Ajo Blanco with Sardine Confit and Octopus and Parsley Salad reflect Mullen's years of work and travel in Spain, while Crispy Tuscan Kale on the Grill and Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder highlight the bounty of his Vermont farm. Mullen's personal success lends clout to this study in holistic, inclusive eating." -"Library Journal" From celebrity chef Seamus Mullen, "Hero Food" is not only a cookbook, but a personal philosophy of well-being. The subtitle says it all: "How Cooking with Delicious Things Can Make Us Feel Better." Mullen was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis five years ago, and in that time, he has discovered how incorporating 18 key ingredients into his cooking improved his quality of life. In "Hero Food," he shows how to make these key ingredients, or "hero foods," your cooking friends; they can be added to many dishes to enhance health and flavor. "Hero Food" is divided into four sections, each devoted to a season. Each season is introduced with a richly imaged "movie," providing the context of Seamus's life and the source of many of the imaginative and beautiful recipes contained in each seasonal section. Seamus's "heroes" are real food, elemental things like good meat, good birds, eggs, greens, grains, and berries. He cares about how his vegetables are grown, how his fruit is treated, and about the freshness and sustainability of the fish he uses. His hope is that you will eventually forget about why these recipes are good for you, and that you'll make them just because they taste good."

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This filmed workshop on year-round vegetable production offers farmers and gardeners the rare chance to sit in with Eliot Coleman, one of the pioneers of the organic farming movement and author of The New Organic Grower, Four-Season Harvest, and The Winter Harvest Handbook. During his careers as commercial market gardener, director of agricultural research projects, developer of tools for organic growers, and teacher and lecturer on organic gardening, Coleman has studied, practiced, and perfected his craft, and while you can bring Coleman's books with you into your garden, there's nothing like getting the advice straight from the man himself. Included in the DVDs: The history of season-extension farming in Europe Information on moveable greenhouses and using fabric covers Growing tips in terms of nutrition and marketability Rodent control Curing and packing using sustainable materials How to work with restaurants and chefs (and create a demand) Information on tools, soil health, and vegetable varieties that survive well in the cold Additional photos, diagrams, and climate maps And more. Experience a workshop with bestselling author and expert in season extension, based on a filmed daylong workshop and extensive interview. Complete with a slide show, images from Coleman's own farm over the years, his travels to Europe, and detailed plans for his model of season extension, this film is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit down with a master. The Winter Harvest Handbook: Year-Round Vegetable Production Using Deep Organic Techniques and Unheated Greenhouses Choosing locally grown organic food is a sustainable-living trend that's taken hold throughout North America. Celebrated farming expert Eliot Coleman helped start this movement with The New Organic Grower, published 20 years ago. He continues to lead the way, pushing the limits of the harvest season while working his world-renowned organic farm in Harborside, Maine. Building on his long-time expertise, The Winter Harvest Handbook, Coleman's latest book, focuses on growing produce of unparalleled freshness and quality in customized unheated or, in some cases, minimally heated, movable plastic greenhouses. The book includes concise details on greenhouse construction and maintenance, planting schedules, crop management, harvesting practices, and even marketing methods in this complete, meticulous, and illustrated guide. Readers have access to all the techniques that have proven to produce higher-quality crops on Coleman's own farm.A passionate advocate for the revival of small-scale sustainable farming, Coleman provides a practical model for supplying fresh, locally grown produce during the winter season, even in climates where conventional wisdom says it "just can't be done.

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This filmed workshop on year-round vegetable production offers farmers and gardeners the rare chance to sit in with Eliot Coleman, one of the pioneers of the organic farming movement and author of The New Organic Grower, Four-Season Harvest, and The Winter Harvest Handbook. During his careers as commercial market gardener, director of agricultural research projects, developer of tools for organic growers, and teacher and lecturer on organic gardening, Coleman has studied, practiced, and perfected his craft, and while you can bring Coleman's books with you into your garden, there's nothing like getting the advice straight from the man himself. Included in the DVDs: The history of season-extension farming in EuropeInformation on moveable greenhouses and using fabric covers Growing tips in terms of nutrition and marketability Rodent control Curing and packing using sustainable materials How to work with restaurants and chefs (and create a demand)Information on tools, soil health, and vegetable varieties that survive well in the cold Additional photos, diagrams, and climate maps And more. Experience a workshop with bestselling author and expert in season extension, based on a filmed daylong workshop and extensive interview. Complete with a slide show, images from Coleman's own farm over the years, his travels to Europe, and detailed plans for his model of season extension, this film is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit down with a master. The Winter Harvest Handbook: Year-Round Vegetable Production Using Deep Organic Techniques and Unheated GreenhousesChoosing locally grown organic food is a sustainable-living trend that's taken hold throughout North America. Celebrated farming expert Eliot Coleman helped start this movement with The New Organic Grower, published 20 years ago. He continues to lead

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Contemporary Los Angeles can increasingly be considered a part of Latin America. Only 200 miles from the border with Mexico, it has the largest, most diverse population of Latinos in the United States-and reportedly the second largest population of Mexicans outside of Mexico City. It also has one of the most diverse representations of Latino gastronomy in the United States, featuring the cuisine of nearly every region of Mexico, countries such as Peru, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador, as well as an incredible variety of Asian-Latin fusion cuisine. Despite the expansion of Latino cuisine's popularity in Los Angeles and the celebrity of many Latino chefs, there is a stark divide between what is available at restaurants and food trucks and what is available to many low-income, urban Latinos who live in food deserts. In these areas, access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate foods is a daily challenge. Food-related diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity, plague these communities. In the face of this crisis, grassroots organizations, policy-makers and local residents are working to improve access and affordability through a growing embrace of traditional cuisine, an emergent interest in the farm-to-table movement, and the work of local organizations. Angelinos are creating alternatives to the industrial food system that offer hope for Latino food culture and health in Los Angeles and beyond. This book provides an overview of contemporary L.A.'s Latino food culture, introducing some of the most important chefs in the Latino food scene, and discussing the history and impact of Latino street food on culinary variety in Los Angeles. Along with food culture, the book also discusses alternative sources of healthy food for low-income communities: farmers markets, community and school gardens, urban farms, and new neighborhood markets that work to address the inequalities in access and affordability for Latino residents. By making the connection between Latin

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New Age Pet ecoFLEX Outdoor Dog House: Bunkhouse Style The ecoFLEX Bunk House Dog House from New Age Pet is the best home possible for your pet. It's designed with your pet's health in mind; well ventilated, easy to clean, raised floors and step-in design. Also maintenance free and uses hassle-free, no-tool-required assembly. The Bunkhouse Style Dog House has an A-Frame roof, and is made from ecoFLEX material. ecoFLEX is a blend of recycled polymers and wood by-products. It exhibits the best characteristics of the polymers and wood- making it the best of both worlds. ecoFLEX Benefits: Longer life cycle: One ecoFLEX-based structure will outlast two wooden-based structures Weather Resistant: Moisture and Humidity Resistant ecoFLEX doesn't warp, twist, or crack from changes in temperature and humidity like wood does Rot-Proof and Insect-Proof Doesn't splinter, making it safer for your pet Comes in a natural color that will not oxide or turn gray over time Can customize the look: Accepts latex paint without priming. Can be stained with repeat applications of oil based stain Double-Wall Construction: the panels are constructed with inner and outer walls connected by an interior web. This makes them stronger and lighter than a similar thickness of wood Easy to Clean: Because of the unique assembly technology, gaining inside access to the structure to clean it is a 30 second process with no tools required Eco-Friendly: made from recycled materials Item Specifications: Sizing: Small: For dogs up to 20lbs Medium: For dogs up to 40lbs Large: For dogs up to 80lbs X-Large: For dogs up to 150lbs Dimensions: Small Exterior: (24.4" L x 21.7" W x 25.2" H) Interior: (18.5" L x 17.7" L x 21.3" H) Door: (9" W x 10" L) Medium: Exterior: (31.1" L x 30.7" W x 31.5" H) Interior: (25.7" L x 20.3" W x 27.6" H) Door: (11.5" W x 15.0" H) Large: Exterior: (36.1" L x 31.9" W x 36.3" H) Interior: (31.2" L x 23.4" W x 32.7" H) Door: (14.0" W x 18.0" H) X-Large: Exterior: (42.2" L x 36.3" W x 37.5" H) Interior: (37" L x 25.7" W x 33.5" H) Door: (16.0" W x 19.5" H)

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1 Brand In Massage* Professional Deep Kneading Massage ~ With Heat Deep Kneading Shiatsu Simulates A True Foot Massage 12 Massage Nodes For Extended Foot Coverage Soothing Heat For A More Relaxing Massage Convenient Toe-Touch Controls Choose Massage Or Massage And Heat Combined Rotating Massage Mechanism Counter-Rotational Massage Rollers Provide An Invigorating Massage Ergonomic Design 1-800-466-3342 Made In China *Source: The Ndp Group. January 2008-December 2008. Retail Tracking Service. Due To Continuous Product Improvements, The Picture May Differ Slightly From The Actual Product. Please Note: This Item Has Been Built To U.S. Electronic Specifications And May Need Additional Modifications Or Converters To Be Used In Countries Other Then U.S. And Canada.

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