From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Live and The End of Diabetes, an unflinching, provocative exploration of how our food is killing us and the ways in which we are unwitting participants in an unprecedented and exploding health crisis.Fast food is far more than just the burgers, fries, and burritos served at chain restaurants; it is also the toxic, human-engineered products found in every grocery store across America. These include: cold breakf...

Post-post-apocalyptic society can be fun.In the 23rd century, as Gaia's Curse starts to lift, Canberra is divided. Leaders of local communities revel in grandiosity in a political landscape pervaded by lust, betrayal and power struggles.The nefarious Baron von Belco and his Coalition of the Largely Unwilling attempt to conquer North Canberra, resulting in the most embarrassing battle in military history. The Governor of Gungahlin just wants a quiet life, despite the machina...

The book delves into the systemic flaws present in the criminal justice system and shines a light on the unjust practices within the prison system. It meticulously unpacks the conditions under which inmates are effectively coerced into laboring under harsh and exploitative circumstances, essentially operating as a modern-day slave labor force. Furthermore, it discusses the process by which the goods produced by these inmates are distributed and sold in the broader market, leading to the fi...

Food today is over-corporatized and under-regulated. It is involved in many immoral, harmful, and illegal practices along production, distribution, and consumption systems. These problematic conditions have significant consequences on public health and well-being, nonhuman animals, and the environment, often simultaneously.In this insightful book, Gray and Hinch explore the phenomenon of food crime. Through discussions of food safety, food fraud, food insecurity, agricultural labou...

Elizabeth Spencer is captivated by Italy. For her it has been a second home. A one-time resident who returns there, this native-born Mississippian has found Italy to be an enchanting land whose culture lends itself powerfully to her artistic vision.Some of her most acclaimed work is set there. Her American characters encounter but never quite wholly adjust to the mysteries of the Italian mores. Collected here in one volume are Spencer's six Italian tales. Their plots are so allurin...

James Lawson, a business entrepreneur from our times, has grown up with the belief that the main purpose of life is to maximise wealth. He only accepts that climate change is real when he realises he can make money out of dealing with it.Struck down by a near-fatal brain tumour, he is put into hibernation until a treatment can be found for his condition.Revived in the year 2100, he finds himself living in a very different world from the one that we are used to. Even the soc...

Anyone interested in influence, the psychology of persuasion, subliminal persuasion or persuasive techniques in general will learn a great deal. All the 21 laws of persuasion are covered as are all the most relevant persuasion theories and social psychology theorists. However, the book has a strong business bias and will definitely help business people, internet marketers and entrepreneurs. persuasive techniques includes case studies, how each law can be applied and real-life examples of h...

"The Farmstead: The Making of the Rural Home and the Lay-Out of the Farm" by Isaac Phillips Roberts is a comprehensive guide that explores the intricate relationship between rural living and agricultural practices. Roberts delves into the essential components of a well-designed farmstead, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful planning in creating a harmonious environment. The book covers various aspects of farm layout, including the positioning of buildings, gardens, and livestock areas...

James Lawson, a business entrepreneur from our times, has grown up with the belief that the main purpose of life is to maximize wealth. He only accepts that climate change is real when he realizes that he can make money out of dealing with it.Struck down by a near-fatal brain tumor, he is put into hibernation until a treatment can be found for his condition.During his long sleep, the world economic order collapses. People have banded together to organize themselves into com...

Applied Urban Design combines 'why' we design and 'who' we design for, with 'how' we design, by providing the reader with a comprehensive and accessible bespoke framework for both understanding and practicing urban design in a contextually responsive manner from appraisal to design delivery. The framework is presented across four distinct steps, covering analysis at strategic and local scales; the urban design program; design development; and technical d...

In the past 5 years, there has been a tremendous increase in interest regarding diagnosis and management the cardiac involvement in sarcoidosis. This includes new imaging techniques, new evidence-based guidelines regarding diagnosis and treatment, as well as results of registries providing information regarding the outcome of disease. With this new information, the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac sarcoidosis has become better served. Many centres are now developing multi-disciplinary cl...

This collection is compiled from the unpublished poems of Karl Shapiro at the University of Texas in Austin and elsewhere. They are largely as Shapiro left them, in a desk drawer in his apartment in uptown Manhattan...."Proposition"When we’re old lovers, sitting in separate chairsSilently, will you think our love has fadedThough we smile richly and are still unaidedBy doctors, accountants and presumptuous heirs?Thou...