Showing titles in Agricultural & Food Sciences

“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...

In Eating the Ocean Elspeth Probyn investigates the profound importance of the ocean and the future of fish and human entanglement. On her ethnographic journey around the world's oceans and fisheries, she finds that the ocean is being simplified in a food politics that is overwhelmingly land based and preoccupied with buzzwords like "local" and "sustainable."

Cultivate Change: Transform Your Backyard into a Thriving Ecosystem with Affordable Regenerative Gardening Tips Picture a garden full of luscious leaves and vibrant colors. If you close your eyes, you can hear a buzzing frenzy of wildlife and water gently trickling in the background. Imagine stepping into this calming oasis and weaving around patches of homegrown food. The sight alone is enough to tickle the taste buds. Now, take a look outside your window. If you see a bare and neglected garden where the only splash of green comes from the weeds, you're in the right place.

People have always favored the more traditional meat sources such as chickens, beef, pork, and the other commonly consumed livestock. But there is even a better meat source that you have probably ignored for too long. Rabbit is a livestock that is surprisingly cheap to keep, but yet, very healthy as a meat source. This book teaches you how to raise rabbits for little or no cost at all.

In a world where hunger persists amid abundance and climate change threatens our very existence, Shannon Dobbs presents a groundbreaking solution to our broken food system. This isn't just another book about the problem—it's a comprehensive guide to fixing it. Dobbs, an Army veteran turned food system innovator, unveils the revolutionary Nexus and Nodes model. This scalable approach bridges the gap between food waste and food insecurity, turning challenges into opportunities for community empowerment and environmental healing.

Are you ready to break free from the constraints of modern consumerism and embark on a journey towards sustainable self-sufficiency? Imagine a life where you grow your own food, harness renewable energy, and minimize your carbon footprint, all while enjoying the satisfaction and security of living independently. "Homesteading for Beginners: Become Sustainably Self-Sufficient" is your comprehensive guide to achieving this dream.

First published in the late nineteenth century, The Chocolate-Plant (Theobroma Cacao) and Its Products is a thorough and fascinating examination of one of the world’s most important—and beloved—plants.

Have you ever wanted to grow your own garden-fresh food but thought you didn't have the space or the know-how? Do you rent? Do you only have a patio? Do you own but only have a small yard? With this guide, you can maximize any tiny space, learn to companion plant, and have huge garden hauls every season!

"An exquisite love-letter to the goodness of the natural world, and to shepherding family, marriage, and a farm to health and prosperity." —Nick Offerman, award-winning actor, comedian, and writer A heartfelt, unvarnished reflection on the power of domestic life. Helen Rebanks' beautifully...

In this very special collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. Fifty memorable tales move us to both laughter and tears, and Herriot's personal introduction and notes...

Keep your hens safe and your eggs coming—whether you’re in a tiny urban yard or a wide-open homestead. This step-by-step audio guide shows you exactly how to outsmart predators, use space wisely, and keep birds healthy in any climate, on any budget.

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.

In this comprehensive and user-friendly guide, Wyatt equips aspiring chicken enthusiasts with all the knowledge and tools to start and maintain a thriving flock in their backyard. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with chickens, this book will be your go-to resource for everything you need to know. With an engaging writing style and a wealth of practical advice, Wyatt covers every aspect of raising backyard chickens, from selecting the right breed to caring for their health and happiness.

Professor Erika Szymanski makes wine science accessible to non-experts. Rather than approach wine science as body of facts about wine, Szymanski explores how wine science can open up multiple ways of seeing, understanding, and appreciating wine. Too often, wine science is presented as a comprehensive body of knowledge that enthusiasts aiming to become experts should memorize. This book instead uses scientific research to explore wine as an endlessly rich cultural phenomenon.

“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.” — ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and author A guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the...

Wie wir die Ernährung der Zukunft ökologisch und gerechter sichern können. Nie war die Lebensmittelversorgung so sicher wie heute. Mit künstlichen Düngemitteln, Pestiziden und der industriellen Landwirtschaft hat die Menschheit den Welthunger fast in den Griff bekommen. Doch die internationale Nahrungsproduktion hat eine Kehrseite, die den gesamten Planeten und unsere Existenz bedroht.

Tausche Sportschuhe gegen Gummistiefel: Eine Familie wagt den Neuanfang als Selbstversorger. Als Sara und Michael ihre Karriere als Leistungssportler beenden, ahnen sie noch nicht, dass sie schon bald knietief in Erde und Schlamm stecken. Nachdem die Kölner 3-Zimmer-Wohnung mit der Geburt ihres zweiten Kindes einfach zu eng geworden ist, verlieben sich die beiden Großstädter 2019 in das 250 Jahre alte Gut Neuwerk: ein großes Anwesen mit viel Charme und Renovierungsbedarf, sechs Hektar Land und Wald in echter Eifel-Idylle.

Klimakrisen banker på døren, og afstanden mellem land og by vokser. Debatten om landbrugets fremtid er intens, og meningerne er mange og delte. Men ved vi egentlig, hvad vi taler om? Med udgangspunkt i den sidste bonde fra sin egen slægt rejser Rasmus Hage Dalland rundt til forskellige typer landbrug og tegner et billede af, hvordan landmændene selv opfatter de udfordringer og løsninger, forvaltningen af jorden byder dem.