Lenore Newman

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Chapter 7: The Fish of the Sea and the Birds of the Heavens

PART III: RED MEAT

From: Dinner on Mars

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Chapter 7 examines where birds and seafood fit into the diet of the future Martian city. Discussing seafood, meat as part of human history , fisheries, salmon, climate change, Wildtype’s … ; 23 $2.30 Add
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The Pear King

From: Lost Feast

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In this chapter Newman reflects on the history of her favorite fruit, the pear. She explores the act of domestication, the shift from small scale local production and the evolution to the … 25 $2.50 Add
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Chapter 8: Old MacDonald Had an iFarm

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

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Chapter 8 considered what farming and farmers will look like in a Martian city. Discussing the family farm, labour on Mars, agricultural technology, labour shortages, the smart tractor, AI and … ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Life is Short, We Must Hurry

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In this chapter Newman explores the history of place preservation and seed storing, fruit hunting and the creation of the “ark of taste.” 23 $2.30 Add
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Chapter 9: Closed Loops

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

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Chapter 9 focuses on the creation and maintaining of a closed loop system for the Martian community. Discussing recycling, problems of the industrial revolution, circular food systems, … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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The Scrambled Paradise

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In this chapter Newman describes her time travelling through Hawaii and the biodiversity she witnessed there. Newman describes how after centuries of plant and animal invasions, both purposefully … 24 $2.40 Add
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Chapter 10: Ballrooms of Mars

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

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Chapter 10 offers a reflection on what a night out would look like for both the authors in the Martian city in 2080. Discussion recreation, work life, pubs, music and dancing, first and second … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Honey and Roses

From: Lost Feast

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In this chapter Newman explores the history of honey and mead and how it has maintained a presence and connection to society for millennia’s. 15 $1.50 Add
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Conclusion: Upgrading the Operating System

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

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The Conclusion reflects on the current batch of space agencies and billionaires blasting off for outer space, SpaceX, the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to develop innovative scientific … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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The Sex Life of Plants

From: Lost Feast

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In this chapter Newman continues to focus on the roles of bees, however, this time she explore their role in pollination, crop survival, and the dangers of decline and loss of bee populations … 23 $2.30 Add
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Wabi-Sabi

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In this final chapter Newman focuses on our relationship to the ocean and how global warming, pollution, and overfishing puts the is leading us to a global crisis which needs to be addressed. 27 $2.70 Add