Best Agricultural Science History

It turned out there was nothing "micro" about Esther, and Steve and Derek had actually signed on to raise a full-sized commercial pig. "Told with self-effacing humor and a sense of wonder at what life can bring, ESTHER is the story of the transformative power of love between people and animals and how the decision to try to make a difference on a personal level can effect positive change far beyond anything that might have been imagined. "― Larry Levin, New York Times. bestselling author of. Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love. ESTHER THE WONDER PIG is a tender, funny story that manages to sneak up behind you when you're least expecting it and change your life. "Funny, entertaining, enlightening, and touching, this book about an unknowingly influential little piggy is a good read that also provides an education on the intelligence of pigs and their capacity for giving and receiving affection.

Twenty years ago Joel Salatin wrote You Can Farm , which has launched thousands of farm entrepreneurs around the world. He has written 11 books to date and lectures around the world on land healing, local food systems.

“Not since Michael Pollan has such a powerful storyteller emerged to reform American food.” — The Washington Post Today’s optimistic farm-to-table food culture has a dark secret: the local food movement has failed to change how we eat. The Third Plate is fun to read , a lively mix of food history, environmental philosophy and restaurant lore... an important and exciting addition to the sustainability discussion.”. The Atlantic : “When The Omnivore’s Dilemma , Michael Pollan’s now-classic 2006 work, questioned the logic of our nation’s food system, 'local' and 'organic' weren’t ubiquitous the way they are today. In four sections—'Soil,' 'Land,' 'Sea,' and 'Seed'— The Third Plate outlines how his pursuit of intense flavor repeatedly forced him to look beyond individual ingredients at a region’s broader story—and demonstrates how land, communities, and taste benefit when ecology informs the way we source, cook, and eat.”. Vice President Al Gore: "Dan Barber’s new book, The Third Plate , is an eloquent and thoughtful look at the current state of our nation’s food system and how it must evolve. Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation and Command and Control : "Dan Barber is not only a great chef, he's also a fine writer. Malcolm Gladwell, author of David and Goliath and The Tipping Point : “I thought it would be impossible for Dan Barber to be as interesting on the page as he is on the plate. Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction and Field Notes from a Catastrophe : “ The Third Plate is one of those rare books that's at once deft and searching—deeply serious and equally entertaining. Eliot Coleman, author of The New Organic Grower and The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook : "After my first meal at Blue Hill, I paid Dan the ultimate farmer compliment. Bill McKibben, author of Wandering Home : “Dan Barber is as fine a thinker and writer as he is a chef—which is saying a great deal.

This well illustrated book highlights the importance of Yoga in a woman's life and gives a variety of asanas with their physical and curative values. Iyengar--the internationally known Yoga master.

By eschewing jargon and overly technical language, the authors make the benefits of cultivating the soil food web available to a wide audience, from devotees of organic gardening techniques to weekend gardeners who simply want to grow healthy, vigorous plants without resorting to chemicals. “Digs into soil in a most enlightening and entertaining way.” — Dallas Morning News. “The authors have given gardeners an inside scoop on the scientific research supporting organic gardening.” — Pacific Horticulture. A brief, clear overview of scientific information with which every gardener should be familiar.” — Monterey Herald. “Sure, it’s a gardening book, but it has all the drama and suspense of an extraterrestrial thriller. In Teaming with Microbes Lowenfels and Lewis reveal the new research in the most practical and accessible way.” — The Oregonian. “It takes readers underground to meet the critters that live if you let them under the garden.” — Rockland Courier-Gazette.

Brock’s interpretation of Southern favorites like Pickled Shrimp, Hoppin’ John, and Chocolate Alabama Stack Cake sit alongside recipes for Crispy Pig Ear Lettuce Wraps, Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Tomato Gravy, and Baked Sea Island Red Peas. and talks straight about basics.” —People “Delectable.” —Travel + Leisure “ Heritage is a journey that will inspire you to understand your own region’s terroir, and the people and practices behind the food that fills your plate.”. — Taste of the South “A celebration of Southern ingredients, this ambitious debut provides insight into a notable chef’s carefully crafted cuisine. His approach to the intersection of the old and the new is nothing short of MacArthur Prize–worthy and, most important, the recipes are deliciously easy to make, nearly intuitive poems to the very earth itself. Heritage celebrates the narrative of Lowcountry cooking and tells a story that continues to inspire.”. —David Chang, chef/owner, Momofuku. “Sean Brock is one of the most important chefs in America. Heritage will thrill, surprise, and delight as readers discover what a rich, glorious, and delicious culinary history we once had—and, thanks to chefs like Sean, will surely have again. In Heritage , he shows you the essence of who he is and why he has paved the way in putting the Lowcountry on the map.”. —April Bloomfield, chef and author of A Girl and Her Pig. Reading through it is rather like eating barbeque and drinking beer with Sean Brock; you know you’re in a good place.”. —Fergus Henderson, chef and author of The Complete Nose to Tail. “Sean Brock is one of the most thoughtful cooks I know, with the ability to take a deep understanding of the American South’s culinary history and express it in a way that is unmistakably personal, forward-thinking, and brilliant. The recipes and stories are a delicious reminder of the pleasure to be found in good ingredients, honest cooking, and staying close to home.”. —Daniel Patterson, chef and author of Coi. “Sean is a passionate and true culinary voice in the telling of the past, present, and the future of his beloved South. You don’t have to be from the South to experience the authentic tastes, flavors, and stories using this book.”. —David Kinch, chef and author of Manresa.

With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. --Phil Kilv, Editor in Chief, Weed World Magazine, January 2006.

With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. --Phil Kilv, Editor in Chief, Weed World Magazine, January 2006.

How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more. “[Kenji] approaches recipe development with monomaniacal zeal, then shares the delicious results with the infectious enthusiasm of the coolest teacher you had in high school.”. - The Globe and Mail.

Permaculture (permanent agriculture) is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems.

Part history book, part handbook, and part cookbook, this illustrated tome covers every facet of the ancient hobby of beekeeping, from how to manage hives safely to harvesting one's own honey, and ideas for how to use honey and beeswax. Fully illustrated with how-to photography and unique etchings, any backyard enthusiast or gardener can confidently dive into beekeeping with this book in hand (or daydream about harvesting their own honey while relaxing in the comfort of an armchair). Richard A. Jones is a writer, ecologist, and high-profile UK expert on insects, and is a contributor and scientific advisor to BBC Wildlife Magazine and New Scientist .

Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded. MICHAEL FINKEL is the author of True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa , which was adapted into a 2015 major motion picture.

The U.S. government predicts that forty of our fifty states-and 60 percent of the earth's land surface-will soon face alarming gaps between available water and the growing demand for it. Every town, every country, and every reader can benefit from learning what Israel did to overcome daunting challenges and transform itself from a parched land into a water superpower. In Let There Be Water , Seth Siegel explores the crisis through the lens of a solution, telling the powerful story of how the people of Israel came together to overcome their water problems, so that the rest of the world can learn from their example and get ahead of the looming crisis.” ― Arianna Huffington "Brilliant." “From the arid front lines of the freshwater scarcity crisis, Siegel provides an eye-opening account how Israel turned adversity into opportunity to become an innovative pioneer in the global quest for a new water paradigm.” ― Steven Solomon, author, WATER: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization. “ Let There Be Water is an essential look at the unknown story of how Israel has avoided the coming global water crisis despite being mostly desert. “ Let There Be Water is the expertly and movingly told story of how Israeli specialists and NGOs greatly helped many Africans gain access to clean water. “In the last 50 years, one place has taken water scarcity and turned it into water abundance―Israel. Seth M. Siegel’s book Let There Be Water pieces together the surprising story of how Israel made itself into a ‘water superpower’ with clarity, with verve, and most important, with a sense of hope for everyone else facing water problems.” ―Charles Fishman , New York Times bestselling author of The Big Thirst: The secret life & turbulent future of water “Capturing Israel’s revolution from thirsting wasteland to thriving wellspring, Seth M. Siegel meticulously traces a fledgling nation’s quest to emerge as an international “water superpower,” in his new book Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water- Starved World. “Israel’s determination to create water security is a half-century-long lesson in the liberating economic power of smart water, and a vivid illustration that scarcity doesn’t need to lead to deprivation. “Israel’s determination to create water security is a half-century-long lesson in the liberating economic power of smart water, and a vivid illustration that scarcity doesn’t need to lead to deprivation. "This smart, engaging, and extremely feel-good book tells one of the stories that best illustrates how Israel consistently turns crises into opportunities and challenges into victories...Siegel’s accessible handling of technological issues, his focus on key individuals inside and outside of government, and his boundless enthusiasm for Israel’s accomplishments and international leadership make Let There Be Water a highly appealing read."