Agricultural & Food Sciences

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history....

The Omnivore's Dilemma meets Fast Food Nation from a global perspective in this game-changing look at the science, economics, and history of ultra-processed food and the industry's effect on our health and planet....

"What should we have for dinner?" To one degree or another, this simple question assails any creature faced with a wide choice of things to eat....

Have you ever desired, deep within your soul, to make a comfortable full-time living from a farming enterprise? Too often people dare not even vocalize this desire because it seems absurd. It's like thinking the unthinkable....

In Dirt to Soil, Gabe Brown tells the story of his ranch's amazing journey and offers a wealth of innovative solutions to our most pressing and complex contemporary agricultural challenge - restoring the soil....

In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more....

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre....

Twenty years ago, Joel Salatin wrote You Can Farm, which has launched thousands of farm entrepreneurs around the world. With another 20 years of experience under his belt, bringing him to the half-century mark as a full-time farmer, he decided to build on that foundation with a sequel.

Easy beekeeping for new-bees. Wouldn’t it be great to raise your own bees, have a fresh supply of honey, and bring thousands of healthy pollinators into your yard? Beekeeping for Beginners is a simple, step-by-step guide that helps you learn the fundamentals....

An engaging and far-reaching exploration of refrigeration, tracing its evolution from scientific mystery to globe-spanning infrastructure, and an essential investigation into how it has remade our entire relationship with food—for better and for worse....

A revelatory history of one of Stalin's greatest crimes - the consequences of which still resonate today....

This enchanting program collects some of the Yorkshire vet's favorite stories about one of his favorite animals, each tale as memorable and heartwarming as the last...

When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, population forces, and decisive wars. But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming....

When you're cooking, you're a chemist! Every time you follow or modify a recipe you are experimenting with acids and bases, emulsions and suspensions, gels and foams....

Why did humans abandon hunting and gathering for sedentary communities dependent on livestock and cereal grains and governed by precursors of today's states? Find out....

Data-based and rigorously researched, How to Feed the World is an indispensable analysis of how the world really produces and consumes its food—and a scientist's exploration of how we can successfully feed a growing population without killing the planet.

To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar America. Though created by a handful of mavericks, the fast food industry has...

Fossil fuels and livestock grazing are often targeted as major culprits behind climate change and desertification. But Allan Savory, cofounder of the Savory Institute, begs to differ....

Today’s optimistic farm-to-table food culture has a dark secret: The local food movement has failed to change how we eat. It has also offered a false promise for the future of food....

More than 40 years before Gary Taubes published The Case Against Sugar, John Yudkin published his now-classic exposé on the dangers of sugar - now with a new introduction by Robert H. Lustig, the best-selling author of Fat Chance....

This book really is for the absolute beginner. We'll cover all the basics in a motivating, easy-to-digest way, and allow nature to do the heavy lifting. We'll discover your green thumb that's been there all along.

Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere - the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health....

A counter to heavy industrial farming, permaculture is all about conscious planning that caters to the human needs while also respecting and healing the natural environment. At its core, it involves drawing inspiration from nature to build an ecosystem that thrives just like any other....

An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather, and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee....

For the last fifty years, we have been fighting a losing war on food. We have cut fat, reduced carbs, eliminated sugar, and attempted every conceivable diet only to find that eighty-eight million American adults are prediabetic....

TOXIC ESTROGENS: The Hidden Role of Heavy Metals in Chronic Disease By Benoit Tano, MD PhD Are chronic diseases truly random, or are they the predictable result of invisible biochemical warfare on the human body? In this explosive, groundbreaking book, Dr. Benoit Tano, MD PhD, uncovers the hidden epidemic sabotaging global health—heavy metals acting as estrogen mimics (metalloestrogens). From mercury in dental fillings to cadmium in food and arsenic in water, these toxic agents hijack hormonal pathways, triggering a cascade of chronic diseases that affect millions worldwide—yet remain ...

This comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion to mastering the art and science of beekeeping, whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced apiarist. Tracey Glenn takes you on a journey through every facet of beekeeping, from understanding bee biology and organic practices to urban setups and native bee conservation. Explore expert insights into seasonal hive management, disease prevention, and sustainable foraging, ensuring healthy bees and a bountiful honey harvest.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned homesteader, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to start and maintain your own flock. From choosing the right breeds to transforming chicken manure into nutrient-rich fertilizer, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to raise healthy, productive chickens while embracing eco-friendly practices.

Every year, countless dreams of off-grid freedom die—silently and painfully—far from the wilderness they once sought to embrace. They don't fail because of bad soil, faulty solar panels, or poor planning. They fail because the people behind them were never prepared for the psychological demands of true self-reliance. Overgrown gardens, abandoned cabins, and silent, rusting tools litter the countryside—monuments to the brutal truth that no amount of equipment, money, or survival skills can overcome a mind unprepared for the harsh realities of off-grid living. The hard truth is this: if...

Do you feel overwhelmed by unreliable online information while trying to embark on your dream of self-sufficient living? Are you anxious about navigating the complexities of food production, raising livestock, or emergency preparedness? Feel daunted by the idea of starting with limited space or budget? Worried about balancing time or lacking experience?