Food Studies & Nutrition

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On the Cusp of a Revolution

From: Emergent Agriculture

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 Today’s shifting agricultural paradigm is doing much the same thing. It is changing the way we produce food, how and where we get it, and what it does to our health, our pocket books, and … 5 $0.50 Add
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A Meeting of Hearts, Minds and Microbiomes

From: Secret Life of Your Microbiome

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 For centuries, humans have seen nature as something we must dominate, conquer, and tame, progressively eroding the natural resilience of ecosystems, with the loss of many species more vulnerable … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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From: In The Business of Change

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 Social entrepreneurs, innovative men and women who focus their creative energy and business-minded skillset and savvy toward social change. Finding new and empowering ways to tackle social … 4 $0.40 Add
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From: Curry

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 This chapter begins by discussing Ruthnum’s homeland of Mauritius while diving into the concept of curry as a cultural signifier for South Asian identities. This introduction is framed … 7 $0.70 Add
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Welcome to the Anthropocene

From: A Finer Future

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 The introduction provides an overview of the structure of the book, providing an overview of the situation humanity finds itself in, outlining solutions to the crises we face, and suggesting ways … ; ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Agrarian Change and the Politics of Control

From: The Political Economy of Agrarian Extractivism

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 The Politics of Control: An Analytical Framework Agrarian Dynamics in Bolivia: A Brief Overview Organization of the Argument 18 $1.80 Add
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From: Farm the City

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 The introduction indicates that this book is a guide for creating urban farms that produce significant amounts of food while employing people who would most benefit from full time, meaningful … 3 $0.30 Add
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From: Human Permaculture

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 Guiding Individuals and Groups through the Transition – What Is Your Impact on the Planet? ; 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Field Excercises

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 Readings in this book consist of case studies of programs that use outdoor activities such as farming and gardening to help veterans cope with PTSD and disability. This reading discusses the … 8 $0.80 Add
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From: Overrun

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 In the introduction, the author describes how he first learned about the threat of Asian carp to North American ecosystems. This chapter also provides a brief overview of the introduction of … 16 $1.60 Add
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From: Take Back the Tray

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From: What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings

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 In the Introduction Karon Liu describes his goal to map the dumplings of Toronto, highlighting culinary diversity in the multiethnic make up of the city, migration, tradition, Covid-19 and  … 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction Agroecology at a Crossroads

From: Agroecology

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Introduction, Consider the Dunkaroo

From: A Matter of Taste

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 In this chapter, Tucker begins with a discussion on the association of moral good and bad in relation to food habits. This leads into what constitutes good or bad food, and stresses four … 5 $0.50 Add
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Introduction: the Martian Singularity

From: Dinner on Mars

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 The Introduction reflects on the origins of this book as a thought experiment of what life would look like on Mars. Discussing topics including the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, revolutionary … ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction–Why Bother

From: The Farmer's Office

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 Understand What Makes You Money (and Why) – Invest in Your Business – Plan for Growth – Plan for Slow Periods – Avoid Out-of-Control Debt – Weather Covid-like Pivots … 8 $0.80 Add