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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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Made from clear glass. Dimensions: 3.25W x 3.5H inches. Swivel bottom tilts a full 360 degrees. Engrave with a single block initial or monogram. Dishwasher Safe. Holds up to 12 ounces. Your party will never spill a drop with the Cathy's Concepts Cheers Personalized Tipsy Wine Glasses - Set of 4. This uniquely designed collection features a swivel bottom design that allows the glass to tilt in a 360-degree range of motion without tipping over. In addition to that extraordinary characteristic, these dishwasher safe glasses also come with a personalized engraving of your choice whether it's an initial or block monogram. About Cathy's ConceptsA leading business-to-business manufacturer and distributer of personalized gifts and wedding accessories, Cathy's Concepts was founded in 1988 by Cathy LaValley and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. With over two decades of experience in innovative product development as well as personalizing, packaging, and shipping experience, the people at Cathy's Concepts pride themselves on creating and maintaining higher standards, greater opportunities, and tailored business solutions to fit all their customer's needs.

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Many people are choosing to avoid gluten these days, whether it's because of allergies, celiac disease, or just wanting to lighten up their diet. The trouble is, most gluten-free baked goods and pastas just don't measure up to their original gluten-filled versions. For bakers and cooks, going gluten-free has usually meant sacrificing flavor and texture in their creations - until now. Cup4Cup is a revolutionary gluten-free, multipurpose flour blend that replaces all-purpose flour. Developed by award-winning chef Thomas Keller and culinary researcher Lena Kwak, this miraculous flour blend has been in use at all Thomas Keller kitchens - including his legendary restaurants The French Laundry and Per Se - and has been delighting bakers and diners alike with its taste, texture and performance. From tender cupcakes to crispy cookies, from chewy, crusty bread to delicate, flaky pie crust, Cup4Cup ensures that your baked goods will deliver the satisfying texture and classic flavor you'd expect from traditional flour. It also excels in savory items like pasta and pizza dough, and it makes a fantastically crispy coating for fried chicken. As the name implies, Cup4Cup can be swapped literally cup-for-cup with all-purpose wheat flour in any recipe that traditionally calls for it. With a neutral flavor and a smooth, non-gritty texture, Cup4Cup is indistinguishable from regular flour no matter how you're using it. Why We Love It: For those of us who have chosen to go gluten-free, Cup4Cup is almost too good to be true! Treats we thought we'd never get to enjoy again are back in our lives, and taste better than ever. Features: 100 percent gluten-free Produced independently in a dedicated Celiac Sprue Association-certified gluten-free facility Peanut, tree nut and soy free Made in the U.S.A.

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Dum Dum Dum…. Dum Dee Dum, Dum Dee Dum" - the force is strong in this Star Wars Millennium Falcon Chopping Board my young Jedi. It will bring you a touch of galactic gadgetry to keep your home looking the part should any Wookie's or Ewok's come to visit. The Millennium Falcon is known for being the ultimate ship which was controlled by the leading characters in the Star Wars Franchise, so now you can support the resistance with your own scaled down version for your kitchen. This novelty chopping board is made from an acrylic material, which is super easy to clean and can be used by any of your knives without making them blunt. It is also dishwasher safe so you won't have to toil over the kitchen sink just to get it clean, which give you more time to sit in front of the telly during your next Star Wars marathon. Please note we do not recommend you try and cut on this board using a lightsaber - Yoda would not be best pleased!

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Note: Actual Product Packaging May Differ From Image Shown. Starbucks Is Currently Going Through A Packaging Redesign. Coffees Are Now Categorized By Roast - Each With Its Own Color Mark (Yellow For Blonde Roast, Orange For Medium Roast And Purple For Dark Roast). Now You Can Easily Find The Roast You Like And The Blend You Like Within That Roast. Tasting Notes: Rich & Caramelly Flavor Intensity: Bold Dark Roast Espresso Roast. What Goes Into Pulling The Perfect Shot Of Espresso? A Rich, High-Grown Bean For Starters. And A Blend That Opens Up To A Longer Roast With Dark, Heads-Spinning Sweetness, Like The Sugary Crown Of A Creme Brulee. Yes We Are Talking About Coffee. And We're Crazy About Our Espresso Roast. On Its Own And In A Latte, The Intense Coffee Flavor Comes Through Every Time. We'd Never Pull A Shot Without It. Enjoy With: A Croissant And A Brisk Walk To Work. Our Dark Roasts. We Roast Coffees Darker To Achieve Specific Flavors-From Subtle Notes Of Caramelized Sugar To A Bold Smoky Taste. It Takes Special Beans To Go This Dark. Anything Other Than Dense, High-Grown Arabica Beans Will Turn To Ash And Leave An Unpleasant Finish. But When A Good Bean Meets A Skilled Roaster, Ah, That's Something To Be Reckoned With. The Starbucks Roast Each Coffee Requires Slightly Different Amounts Of Time And Temperature During The Roasting Process To Create A Cup At Its Peak Of Aroma, Acidity, Body And Flavor. We Classify Our Coffees In Three Roast Profiles So You Can Easily Find Your Desired Flavor And Intensity. Blonde Medium Dark 100% Responsibly Grown. Ethically Traded. That Means The Coffee In This Bag Is Helping To Create A Better Future For Farmers And A More Stable Climate For The Planet. Because We've Always Believed In A Better Cup Of Coffee. Find Out Additional Ways We Are Working With Farmers To Ethically Source Our Coffee At Starbucks.Com/Sharedplanet -Batch Roasted Since 1971- Only 3% Of The Coffee Grown Around The World Is Good Enough To Make It Into A Bag Of Starbucks&Reg; Coffee. Freshly Roasted And Packed 100% Arabica Coffee Roasted And Packed By Starbucks Coffee Company

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We never outgrow our love for chalk and something to use it on-it's been with us since childhood! Bring back fond memories and thank your guests with this traditional trendsetter-a Kate Aspen chalkboard-topped wine bottle stopper. Don't forget the chalk! Artistically accented, square chalkboard sits atop plastic base with black-rubber gasket. Stopper measures 4 3/4" h x 1 3/4" w.Presentation includes stopper, accented with natural-raffia bow, in open kraft tray on corrugated background. Gift presentation measures 5 1/2" l x 2 1/2" w.

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Sex and cocktails have always mixed well together, which explains the need for this vital go-to drink guide. Whether you're looking to spice up a soirée or find a sexy solution to your boring, retrograde cocktails, the drinks that follow are sure to inspire a bit of lighthearted fun-or perhaps something more-at your next cocktail party or bar crawl. Included within you will find dozens of X-rated drinks with downright dirty names we couldn't possibly print them here!

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The Malibu picnic tote has an insulated pack with picnic service for two. It's made of 600D polyester canvas and includes a wine storage section and a spacious food storage section with removable liner. The adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy to carry. Set Includes: 2 Acrylic Wine Glasses 2 Cotton Napkins (14-in. square) 1 Stainless Steel Corkscrew (Waiter-Style) 1 Wood Cutting Board (6-in. square) 1 Cheese Knife (Stainless with Wood Handle) 2 Melamine Plates (9-in. diameter) 2 of Each: Knives, Forks, Spoons (Stainless Steel) 2 Cotton Napkins (14-in. square) About Picnic Time: In 1987, Picnic Time created the world's first insulated picnic backpack. Since then, their pioneering ventures have lead to even more innovative picnic products with a collection that tops over 200 styles. These include sporty picnic backpacks, rolling coolers, premium wine cases and baskets for family outings and romantic twosomes. Most of their picnic baskets are comprised of 600 x 600 denier polyester with waterproof PVC backing, a special 420 denier nylon with polyurethane coating for easy cleaning, a polyester rip-stop to prevent tearing and ThermoGuard Insulation that keeps food and drinks at the perfect temperature for hours. Bar-tech stitching is also used to reinforce pocket seams for a lifetime of use. All insulated bags and baskets are handmade from top quality rattan, bamboo and willow. Leather straps and metal hinges and latches add to the strength and functionality.

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The water-resistant tote has a fully insulated compartment that provides plenty of room for your food and drink items. The tote's exterior is made of durable polyester and the interior is made of heat-sealed PVC for no leaks, All materials used exceed federal and state safety regulations, so you can be assured this cooler tote is safe. Ideal for the beach, sporting events, or long trips in the car. It can also be used for transporting cold items to and from parties, or frozen goods home from the store. Spacious pockets provide additional storage and convenience. Versatile and stylish, this bag is one the whole family will love! Color: Orange.

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Large insulated shoulder tote with water-resistant liner and front pocket Color: See Options Above Dimensions: 12.6H x 6.3W x 11.8L The Montero cooler tote has a fully-insulated compartment that provides plenty of room for your food and drink items. Take it with you to sporting events, the beach, or on long trips in the car. It can be used for transporting cold items to and from parties, or frozen goods home from the market. A separate zipper pocket on the front exterior provides additional storage. Montero features durable 600D polyester fabric, an insulated water-resistant liner, padded carry handles, an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap, an exterior zipper pocket for extra storage, and 20-can capacity storage capacity. Versatile and stylish, this bag will prove to be the perfect bring-along tote for all your outings.

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Celebrate the great outdoors with Picnic Time. This collapsible Bongo cooler features durable interior panels, making it strong enough to use as a seat. Shop our full line of Picnic Time products at Kohls.com. Padded lid serves as a comfortable seat cushion when you use the cooler as a seat. Removable interior liner is fully insulated and water resistant to keep food or drinks hot or cold. Collapsible design saves space. Adjustable shoulder strap offers easy transportation. Durable canvas construction withstands years of use. Details: 12-quart capacity 11 3/4H x 12 1/4W x 12 1/4D Polyester/PVC/plastic/composite wood Wipe clean Manufacturer's lifetime limited warranty Model numbers: Navy: 596-00-138 Lime: 596-00-104 Red: 596-00-100 Black: 596-00-179 Promotional offers available online at Kohls.com may vary from those offered in Kohl's stores. Size: One Size. Color: Black. Gender: Unisex. Age Group: Adult. Material: Canvas/Polyester/Plastic.

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Small, lightweight, and capable water filter Hollow fiber membrane filter - backflushable, filters up to 100,000 gallons Filters down to 0.1 micron absolute - exceeds EPA and NSF recommendations Removes 99.99% of all particles, protozoa, and bacteria from water Easy-to-use design - Fill up water pouch at lake or river and squeeze through filter Includes filter, 16 oz. pouch, 7 drinking straw, cleaning plunger, and instructions Filters water straight from a lake, hydration reservoir or household faucet Filter water straight from a lake, hydration reservoir or household faucet quickly and easily with the Mini Squeeze Water Filter from Sawyer. Built around Sawyer's Hollow Fiber Membrane, this filter physically removes particles, 99.9% of bacteria and 99.9% of Protozoa down to 0.1 micron absolute in size, including salmonella, cholera, E.coli, giardia and Cryptosporidia. A backflushable design, the Mini Squeeze filters up to 100,000 gallons over its lifetime. A versatile, easy-to-use design, you can use this filter with the included 16 oz. reusable squeeze pouch, on top of a disposable water bottle, or inline on a hydration pack. The removable push/pull cap allows you to spray water straight into your mouth or a water bottle in about 30 seconds. Filter comes with 16 oz. reusable squeeze pouch, 7 drinking straw, cleaning plunger, and instructions. Weight: 2 oz. Manufacturer model #: SP128.

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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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