Reflecting growing appreciation of the soil ecosystem and a "desire to do more with less," organic cultivation experts discuss soil evaluation and management plus organic certification. Includes 21 ta
Agriculture is rightly blamed as a major culprit of our climate crisis. But in this groundbreaking new book, Eric Toensmeier argues that agriculture—specifically, the subset of practices known as “car
When Charles and Perrine Herve-Gruyer set out to create their farm in an historic Normandy village, they had no idea just how much their lives would change. Neither one had ever farmed before. Charles
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic in 1998. As a parent of a child diagnosed with learning disabilities, she is acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents l
The first edition of Gaia’s Garden sparked the imagination of America’s home gardeners, introducing permaculture’s central message: Working with Nature, not against her, results in more beautiful, abu
Primitive beers, country wines, herbal meads, natural sodas, and moreThe art of brewing doesn’t stop at the usual ingredients: barley, hops, yeast, and water. In fact, the origins of brewing involve a
The Optimal Terrain Ten Protocol to Reboot Cellular HealthSince the beginning of the twentieth century, cancer rates have increased exponentially—now affecting almost 50 percent of the American popula
Mycorrhizal fungi have been waiting a long time for people to recognize just how important they are to the making of dynamic soils. These microscopic organisms partner with the root systems of approxi
The Book that Started the Organic Farming RevolutionSince its original publication in 1989, The New Organic Grower has been one of the most important farming books available, with pioneer Eliot Colema
Tamed and Untamed—a collection of essays penned by two of the world's most celebrated animal writers, Sy Montgomery and Elizabeth Marshall Thomas—explores the minds, lives, and mysteries of animals as
A new approach to growing local medicine, including information on geo-authenticity, wildcrafting, and developing a good business planBoth a business guide and a farming manual, The Organic Medicinal
Permaculture is more than just the latest buzzword; it offers positive solutions for many of the environmental and social challenges confronting us. And nowhere are those remedies more needed and desi
Including more than 35 step-by-step recipes from the Black Sheep School of CheesemakingMost DIY cheesemaking books are hard to follow, complicated, and confusing, and call for the use of packaged free
With a revolutionary new “Climate Battery” design for near-net-zero heating and coolingBy the turn of the nineteenth century, thousands of acres of glass houses surrounded large American cities, becom
Previous editions are cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed.. The third edition of a pessimistic environmental classic presents the essential parts of the original analysis--published in 1972 by
Donors, leaders of nonprofits, and public policy makers usually have the best of intentions to serve society and improve social conditions. But often their solutions fall far short of what they want t
A masterful synchronization of history and cutting-edge science shines new light on humanity's darkest diagnosis.In the wake of the Cancer Genome Atlas project's failure to provide a legible roadmap t
Are you excited about permaculture but unclear how to put it into practice for yourself? In this unique, full colour guide, experienced permaculture teacher Aranya leads you through the design process
Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a five-volume set that serves as a comprehensive, practical reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Dr. Jil
