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The New York Times best-selling author on the source of great bounty—and now great peril—all over the world. Phosphorus has played a critical role in some of the most lethal substances on earth: firebombs, rat poison, nerve gas. But it’s also the key component of one of the most vital...

Camas Davis was at an unhappy crossroads. A longtime magazine editor, she had left New York City to pursue a simpler life in her home state of Oregon, with the man she wanted to marry, and taken an appealing job at a Portland magazine. But neither job nor man delivered on her dreams, and in the...

"Within a day of receiving this book, I had consumed it... Absorbing, moving, and compulsively readable."—Lydia Davis In this affectionate, heart-warming chronicle, Rosamund Young distills a lifetime of organic farming wisdom, describing the surprising personalities of her cows and other...

Let me share with you how raising chickens is more than a hobby. It is a practical way to take control of your food, teach self-sufficiency, and build a calmer, more intentional daily rhythm. Written for beginners, this guide turns decades of hands-on experience into a clear, step-by-step system that helps you avoid common mistakes and move forward with confidence. This is a grounded, beginner-friendly resource designed to help you raise a healthy, productive flock without overwhelm, whether you live in the city or the country.

Since that first visit to Chile, I have returned to Latin America dozens of times. I have walked through the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and the tech hubs of São Paulo. I have shared mate with entrepreneurs in Buenos Aires cafés and interviewed farmers using precision agriculture in rural Colombia. I have witnessed political protests in Santiago and celebrated startup victories in Mexico City. Each experience deepened my conviction that Latin America stands on the precipice of something extraordinary.

Willkommen auf dem Pelzershof! Bauern sind reich, arbeiten nur während der Erntezeit und sind innovationsfeindlich? Von wegen! Die Junglandwirte Lydia und Philipp Pelzer öffnen die Tore ihres Familienhofs und räumen gründlich mit alten Klischees auf. Ehrlich, humorvoll und mit viel Herzblut...

“Elegiac, funny, warm and wise, The Wisdom of Sheep will delight country folk and city dwellers alike.” —Katherine May A touching, wise and surprising chronicle of the rich inner lives of animals, drawn from Rosamund Young’s extraordinary lifetime as an organic farmer We talk a lot about...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Historian, journalist, and author Gwynne Dyer interviews the world’s top 100 climate scientists to discuss the extraordinary measures we must contemplate to counter the irreversible effects of climate change. The global climate emergency is now an alarming fact of life...

“A necessary book for anyone truly interested in what we take from the sea to eat, and how, and why.” —Sam Sifton, The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed author of American Catch and The Omega Princple and life-long fisherman, Paul Greenberg takes us on a journey, examining the four fish...

Winner of the 2022 Orwell Prize for Journalism | A Sunday Times (London) Bestseller | Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation “George Monbiot is one of the most fearless and important voices in the global climate movement today.” —Greta Thunberg For the first time...

An impassioned memoir of saving extraordinary plants on the brink of extinction, by a scientist who has been called a "codebreaker" (Telegraph) and "an inspiration" (Jane Goodall) Carlos Magdalena is not your average horticulturist. He's a man on a mission to save the world's most endangered...

Cheese puffs. Coffee. Sunscreen. Vapes. George Zaidan reveals what will kill you, what won’t, and why—explained with high-octane hilarity, hysterical hijinks, and other things that don’t begin with the letter H. INGREDIENTS offers the perspective of a chemist on the stuff we eat, drink...

Пчеловодство представляется многим тяжким трудом, который обязательно приводит к паре десятков укусов. Поэтому перед новообращенным счастливым обладателем ульев непременно возникает множество вопросов. Где расположить пасеку на участке? Какую породу пчел разводить и как посезонно за ней ухаживать, чтобы не бороться с пчелами за право выйти на улицу? Как получить мед, проверить его качество и правильно хранить? Где и как пережить с пчелами зиму? На самом деле содержать пасеку не так сложно, как кажется непосвященным. Это докажет на личном опыте известный пчеловод-практик Вадим Тихомиров.

Embark on a transformative journey to a self-sufficient rural lifestyle! Are you interested in changing your life? Have you heard people talking about the joys of homesteading and wondered if it’s the life for you? Do you want to learn how to plan and budget for your homestead? People have been homesteading since the 1800s, when land was freely given to people, provided they paid a small fee to register the land in their name, live there, and improve the land. Now, it’s a common way of life, a life many people actively choose to live to change their lives for the better.

Are you passionate about dogs and dreaming of starting your own successful breeding kennel? Look no further! The "Beginner's Guide to Starting a Successful Puppy Breeding Kennel" is your ultimate companion on this exciting journey.

「農業」で、経済的にも精神的にも自由な生活を手に入れる!

"Die Milch macht's" hieß es früher in der Werbung und ganz ähnliche Slogans warben auch für Fleisch. Heute undenkbar. Wir wissen schließlich, wie schädlich Milch und Fleisch sind - für uns und für das Klima. Wir wissen doch, dass die Kuh mit ihrem Methanausstoß das Weltklima zerrülpst. Aber wissen wir das wirklich? Sind diese Narrative über unsere Landwirtschaft und Ernährung von Fakten gestützt und wissenschaftlich nachweisbar? Nein, das sind sie nicht, sagt Florian Schwinn. Im Gegenteil: Die viel geschmähte Kuh kann unsere Retterin sein.

This comprehensive guide will prepare listeners for the entirety of this endeavor, from sourcing healthy chicks to maintaining a healthy flock, humanely processing the birds when ready, and, finally, the basics of making them into a delicious meal.

リンゴ栽培には農薬が不可欠。誰もが信じて疑わないその「真実」に挑んだ男がいた。「死ぬくらいなら、バカになればいい」。壮絶な孤独と絶望を乗り越え、男が辿り着いたもうひとつの「真実」。

Welcome to the enchanting world of bees! Learn how to get started with Beekeeping for Beginners. Learn about the proper safety equipment. Keep bees in your backyard safely and responsibly. Beekeeping offers a world of endless learning and discovery. As you venture into advanced aspects of beekeeping, remember that patience, dedication, and a love for these incredible creatures will be your greatest assets. In this book, prepare to be captivated by this journey to discover the astonishing universe of these remarkable insects.