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Bestsellers
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Guns, Germs and Steel
- The Fate of Human Societies
- By: Jared Diamond
- Narrated by: Doug Ordunio
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history....
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Compelling pre-history and emergent history
- By Doug on 08-25-11
By: Jared Diamond
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Ultra-Processed People
- Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food
- By: Chris van Tulleken
- Narrated by: Chris van Tulleken, Dr. Xand van Tulleken
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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ridiculously biased take on data
- By Brit_TV_fan on 11-25-23
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The Omnivore's Dilemma
- A Natural History of Four Meals
- By: Michael Pollan
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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"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....
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Great book; didn't love the reading
- By Lily on 11-02-08
By: Michael Pollan
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Dirt to Soil
- One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture
- By: Gabe Brown
- Narrated by: Gabe Brown
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
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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....
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loved it.
- By Amazon Customer on 01-29-19
By: Gabe Brown
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Unraveling
- What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World’s Ugliest Sweater
- By: Peggy Orenstein
- Narrated by: Peggy Orenstein
- Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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The COVID pandemic propelled many people to change their lives in ways large and small. Some adopted puppies. Others stress-baked. Peggy Orenstein, a lifelong knitter, went just a little further....
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Nailed it!
- By Miss Effie on 02-19-23
By: Peggy Orenstein
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Frostbite
- How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves
- By: Nicola Twilley
- Narrated by: Nicola Twilley
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
By: Nicola Twilley
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Guns, Germs and Steel
- The Fate of Human Societies
- By: Jared Diamond
- Narrated by: Doug Ordunio
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history....
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Compelling pre-history and emergent history
- By Doug on 08-25-11
By: Jared Diamond
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Ultra-Processed People
- Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food
- By: Chris van Tulleken
- Narrated by: Chris van Tulleken, Dr. Xand van Tulleken
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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ridiculously biased take on data
- By Brit_TV_fan on 11-25-23
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The Omnivore's Dilemma
- A Natural History of Four Meals
- By: Michael Pollan
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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"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....
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Great book; didn't love the reading
- By Lily on 11-02-08
By: Michael Pollan
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Dirt to Soil
- One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture
- By: Gabe Brown
- Narrated by: Gabe Brown
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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loved it.
- By Amazon Customer on 01-29-19
By: Gabe Brown
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Unraveling
- What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World’s Ugliest Sweater
- By: Peggy Orenstein
- Narrated by: Peggy Orenstein
- Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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The COVID pandemic propelled many people to change their lives in ways large and small. Some adopted puppies. Others stress-baked. Peggy Orenstein, a lifelong knitter, went just a little further....
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Nailed it!
- By Miss Effie on 02-19-23
By: Peggy Orenstein
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Frostbite
- How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves
- By: Nicola Twilley
- Narrated by: Nicola Twilley
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
By: Nicola Twilley
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The Botany of Desire
- A Plant's-Eye View of the World
- By: Michael Pollan
- Narrated by: Michael Pollan
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant....
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"The Botany of Desire" – A Fascinating Fusion of History, Science, and Philosophy
- By Rich N. Jester on 07-05-23
By: Michael Pollan
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The Hidden Half of Nature
- The Microbial Roots of Life and Health
- By: David R. Montgomery, Anne Bikle
- Narrated by: LJ Ganser
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Prepare to set aside what you think you know about yourself and microbes. Good health - for people and for plants - depends on Earth's smallest creatures....
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A perfect introduction to microbiology
- By Ary Shalizi on 02-17-17
By: David R. Montgomery, and others
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You Can Farm
- The Entrepreneur's Guide to Start & Succeed in a Farming Enterprise
- By: Joel Salatin
- Narrated by: Joel Salatin
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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great book. made me angry.
- By William Nichols on 05-12-20
By: Joel Salatin
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The Honey Bus
- A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees
- By: Meredith May
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather, and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee....
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Touching story
- By Tess Villa on 05-31-19
By: Meredith May
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Red Famine
- Stalin's War on Ukraine
- By: Anne Applebaum
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 17 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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A revelatory history of one of Stalin's greatest crimes - the consequences of which still resonate today....
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Horrifying
- By Mendy on 01-21-18
By: Anne Applebaum
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The World According to Kaleb
- By: Kaleb Cooper
- Narrated by: Kaleb Cooper
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Introducing Clarkson's Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper's worldly wisdom on life's big issues, from the difference between straw and hay to the importance of having a hair perm....
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A charming, quick read.
- By William Turk on 02-12-23
By: Kaleb Cooper
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Your Successful Farm Business
- Production, Profit, Pleasure
- By: Joel Salatin
- Narrated by: Joel Salatin
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Twenty years ago, Joel Salatin wrote You Can Farm, which has launched thousands of farm entrepreneurs around the world....
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Feel like I just got a PHD level masterclass.
- By jesse l hatton on 08-08-21
By: Joel Salatin
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The End of Craving
- Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well
- By: Mark Schatzker
- Narrated by: Gibson Frazier
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Useful new concepts, well presented
- By Nat on 11-10-21
By: Mark Schatzker
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Fast Food Nation
- The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
- By: Eric Schlosser
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Abridged
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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...
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Uncritical alarmist rant
- By Mark Freeman on 12-23-03
By: Eric Schlosser
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Holistic Management: A Commonsense Revolution to Restore Our Environment
- Third Edition
- By: Jody Butterfield, Allan Savory
- Narrated by: Paul W. Griffiths
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Ideas To Save the the World, Told Poorly
- By Shawn Oueinsteen on 10-28-18
By: Jody Butterfield, and others
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Pastured Poultry Profit$
- By: Joel Salatin
- Narrated by: Joel Salatin
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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In a day when mainline farm experts predict the continued demise of the family farm, the pastured poultry opportunity shines like a beacon in the night, guiding the way to a brighter future....
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Excellent
- By Amazon Customer on 10-02-23
By: Joel Salatin
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Raising Beef Cattle
- An Essential Guide to Raising Cows, Calves, Bulls, Steers and Heifers in Your Backyard or on a Small Farm (Raising Livestock, Book 5)
- By: Dion Rosser
- Narrated by: Ivan Busenius
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
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If so, then you’ve come to the right place. This audiobook, Raising Beef Cattle: An Essential Guide to Raising Cows, Calves, Bulls, Steers, and Heifers in Your Backyard or on a Small Farm is exactly what you need....
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Very informative
- By Beth Ann Alexander on 05-21-24
By: Dion Rosser
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Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner
- Follow Nature's Map to Grow Your Own Organic Food with Confidence and Transform Any Backyard Into a Thriving Ecosystem
- By: All We Need Publishing, Josie Beckham
- Narrated by: Gwen Steel
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Ahhh, livin’ the dream. Your own delicious organic food forest growing right outside your window. A harvest so bountiful, it feeds you, your family, and the whole neighborhood. Year-round abundance.
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Permaculture Masterpiece
- By Gary Barton on 02-01-24
By: All We Need Publishing, and others
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Beekeeping for Beginners
- How to Raise Your First Bee Colonies
- By: Amber Bradshaw
- Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Too much fluff.
- By Brandon Horvat on 05-02-21
By: Amber Bradshaw
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A Gardener's Guide to Botany
- The Biology Behind the Plants You Love, How They Grow, and What They Need
- By: Scott Zona
- Narrated by: Lee Osorio
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever wonder if plants sleep or why their leaves are shaped a certain way? The inner workings of the plants you love are revealed and celebrated in this guide by botany expert Dr. Scott Zona....
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Excellent book
- By Kathi B. on 09-26-23
By: Scott Zona
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Land, Livestock, & Life
- A Grazier's Guide to Finance
- By: Allan Nation
- Narrated by: Brad Grochowski
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know the new rules for profit in today's land and livestock game? Using successful grass farmers as examples, Allan explains how leasing land can add up to profits with lower risk than ownership, and can be a means for young people to get into grassland agriculture today....
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A great book for rural entrepreneurs
- By Heath Oates on 05-26-24
By: Allan Nation
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Raising Chickens for Beginners
- The Complete Crash Course on Raising Your Own Healthy Backyard Flock to Achieve Self-Sufficient Egg and Meat Production with Safe, Smell-Free Coops
- By: Benjamin D. Nelson
- Narrated by: Martin Landry
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Keeping hens in your backyard is a rewarding hobby for a variety of reasons. The eggs are a delectable temptation, they are tastier and more fresh than any eggs that can be purchased in a supermarket, and they are also superior for use in baking....
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Such a smart book
- By hudlocke on 05-31-24
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The Farmer's Wife
- My Life in Days
- By: Helen Rebanks
- Narrated by: Esmée Cook, Helen Rebanks
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
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Helen shares an honest portrait of rural life and an authentic exploration of both the hard work and reward of keeping a home and raising a family....
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Vivid Explanation
- By Frank Vassell on 11-27-23
By: Helen Rebanks
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The Lean Farm
- How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value and Profits with Less Work
- By: Ben Hartman
- Narrated by: Robert David Grant
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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By explaining the lean system for identifying and eliminating waste and introducing efficiency in every aspect of the farm operation, The Lean Farm makes the case that small-scale farming can be an attractive career option for young people who are interested in growing food....
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informative a good listen
- By Noah on 07-29-18
By: Ben Hartman
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The Golden Spruce
- A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed
- By: John Vaillant
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
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A tale of obsession so fierce that a man kills the thing he loves most: The only giant golden spruce on earth....
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Interesting story but ??
- By robert on 01-11-14
By: John Vaillant
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It's Not About the Coffee
- Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks
- By: Howard Behar
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
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Howard Behar is one of three top executives who have helped shape one of the most recognized companies in the world: Starbucks....
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Top Level Leadership
- By ManifestingMango on 07-31-09
By: Howard Behar
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Dirt
- The Erosion of Civilizations
- By: David R. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Dirt, soil, call it what you want, it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times....
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Highly recommended if you care about your food
- By Roy Pfaltzgraff on 11-20-19
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Pure, White, and Deadly
- How Sugar is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It
- By: John Yudkin
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 9 hrs
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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....
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A Real Lifesaver and Factual
- By Sherrie on 07-21-18
By: John Yudkin
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Think Like an Ecosystem
- An Introduction to Permaculture, Water Systems, Soil Science and Landscape Design
- By: Amélie des Plantes
- Narrated by: Brian Pederson
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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for goodness sake
- By Anonymous User on 02-14-24
New releases
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Pigs & Pork
- River Cottage Handbook, Book 14
- By: Gill Meller
- Narrated by: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Mark Meadows
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Keeping a herd of pigs brings a lot of enjoyment – they are curious, intelligent and (often) lovable animals, with plenty of character. When the time comes, they can provide you with a fine carcass that can be turned into all manner of tasty things. The River Cottage ethos is all about knowing the story behind what’s on the plate, and as Gill Meller explains in this accessible and comprehensive guide, by rearing and butchering your own pigs you’ll be able to create a full range of delicious pork products in the most sustainable, economical and hands-on way possible.
By: Gill Meller
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Raising Animals on Your Mini Farm
- A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Farm Animals on 10 Acres or Less
- By: Kelli Parmenter
- Narrated by: Ron AAlgar Watt
- Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Millions of Americans harbor the dream of living off their land but are held back by the uncertainty of diving into the unknown waters of farming. According to a USDA report, over 40% of the U.S. farmland is operated by someone other than its owner, indicating that the dream of owning and managing a farm is often overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. But imagine having a comprehensive guide that translates these complex processes into simple, actionable steps - a roadmap that empowers you to convert your little plot into a nourishing, profitable hub of life.
By: Kelli Parmenter
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Pickling and Fermenting for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Preserving and Fermentation Techniques and Recipes for Beginners and Beyond
- By: Oscar Higgins
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Your all-in-one guide to creating delicious pickled and fermented foods! Do you love pickled foods and want to know how to make your own? Have you ever wondered how easy it is to pickle veggies, make yogurt, sauces, and more? This book is your go-to guide for everything to do with pickling and fermenting! Pickling and fermenting are two of the oldest methods of preserving foods, which is why they have long been popular. They are tried and tested and offer a fantastic way to preserve an abundance of fresh foods and create delicious sides and flavorful condiments that bring a whole new ...
By: Oscar Higgins
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The Landrace Pig Revolution
- Unleashing High Fertility and Adaptability in Swine Ranching
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the captivating world of swine ranching with "The Landrace Pig Revolution", a groundbreaking eBook that provides an enlightening exploration about the role of Landrace pigs in the industry. This eBook will guide you through the unique journey from the historical perspective of pig breeding to the emergence of Landrace pigs, bringing forth unique attributes of these endearing creatures. With a focus on the biological overview of Landrace pigs, this eBook examines the importance of high fertility in swine ranching, delving into their adaptability and the physiology of fertility. ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Unleashing Australorp Power
- A Proven Guide to Achieving Optimal Egg Production and Meat Quality
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive deep into the exciting world of Australorp Chickens with 'Unleashing Australorp Power.' This comprehensive guide will take you through the journey of understanding, nurturing, and profiting from these black-feathered beauties. 'Unleashing Australorp Power' begins with a fascinating exploration into the origins and evolution of the Australorp breed, offering a comprehensive historical overview. Discover the distinct characteristics that set these chickens apart; it might surprise you how much they can differ from other breeds. The adventure continues as you delve into setting up the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Tuning in to Nature
- Infrared Radiation and the Insect Communication System
- By: Philip Callahan
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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This 25th anniversary edition, updated by the author, reveals the miraculous communication systems present in nature. Learn how plants and insects communicate through emissions in the infrared frequency range and why poisonous pesticides do not solve the real problems facing agriculture. In this breakthrough book Phil Callahan uncovers why certain insects are attracted only to certain plants, the role of pheromones' work in nature, and how plants under stress literally signal insects to come devour them. Long out of print . . . classic Callahan!
By: Philip Callahan
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Pigs & Pork
- River Cottage Handbook, Book 14
- By: Gill Meller
- Narrated by: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Mark Meadows
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Keeping a herd of pigs brings a lot of enjoyment – they are curious, intelligent and (often) lovable animals, with plenty of character. When the time comes, they can provide you with a fine carcass that can be turned into all manner of tasty things. The River Cottage ethos is all about knowing the story behind what’s on the plate, and as Gill Meller explains in this accessible and comprehensive guide, by rearing and butchering your own pigs you’ll be able to create a full range of delicious pork products in the most sustainable, economical and hands-on way possible.
By: Gill Meller
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Raising Animals on Your Mini Farm
- A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Farm Animals on 10 Acres or Less
- By: Kelli Parmenter
- Narrated by: Ron AAlgar Watt
- Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Millions of Americans harbor the dream of living off their land but are held back by the uncertainty of diving into the unknown waters of farming. According to a USDA report, over 40% of the U.S. farmland is operated by someone other than its owner, indicating that the dream of owning and managing a farm is often overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. But imagine having a comprehensive guide that translates these complex processes into simple, actionable steps - a roadmap that empowers you to convert your little plot into a nourishing, profitable hub of life.
By: Kelli Parmenter
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Pickling and Fermenting for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Preserving and Fermentation Techniques and Recipes for Beginners and Beyond
- By: Oscar Higgins
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Your all-in-one guide to creating delicious pickled and fermented foods! Do you love pickled foods and want to know how to make your own? Have you ever wondered how easy it is to pickle veggies, make yogurt, sauces, and more? This book is your go-to guide for everything to do with pickling and fermenting! Pickling and fermenting are two of the oldest methods of preserving foods, which is why they have long been popular. They are tried and tested and offer a fantastic way to preserve an abundance of fresh foods and create delicious sides and flavorful condiments that bring a whole new ...
By: Oscar Higgins
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The Landrace Pig Revolution
- Unleashing High Fertility and Adaptability in Swine Ranching
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Dive into the captivating world of swine ranching with "The Landrace Pig Revolution", a groundbreaking eBook that provides an enlightening exploration about the role of Landrace pigs in the industry. This eBook will guide you through the unique journey from the historical perspective of pig breeding to the emergence of Landrace pigs, bringing forth unique attributes of these endearing creatures. With a focus on the biological overview of Landrace pigs, this eBook examines the importance of high fertility in swine ranching, delving into their adaptability and the physiology of fertility. ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Unleashing Australorp Power
- A Proven Guide to Achieving Optimal Egg Production and Meat Quality
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive deep into the exciting world of Australorp Chickens with 'Unleashing Australorp Power.' This comprehensive guide will take you through the journey of understanding, nurturing, and profiting from these black-feathered beauties. 'Unleashing Australorp Power' begins with a fascinating exploration into the origins and evolution of the Australorp breed, offering a comprehensive historical overview. Discover the distinct characteristics that set these chickens apart; it might surprise you how much they can differ from other breeds. The adventure continues as you delve into setting up the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Tuning in to Nature
- Infrared Radiation and the Insect Communication System
- By: Philip Callahan
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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This 25th anniversary edition, updated by the author, reveals the miraculous communication systems present in nature. Learn how plants and insects communicate through emissions in the infrared frequency range and why poisonous pesticides do not solve the real problems facing agriculture. In this breakthrough book Phil Callahan uncovers why certain insects are attracted only to certain plants, the role of pheromones' work in nature, and how plants under stress literally signal insects to come devour them. Long out of print . . . classic Callahan!
By: Philip Callahan
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The Farm as Ecosystem
- Tapping Nature's Reservoir ─ Biology, Geology, Diversity
- By: Jerry Brunetti
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins
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Nature is complex, elegant, and infinite in its wisdom. Farmers who are truly successful learn nature's many facets and her intricate dance; they crack the code of how to honor and feed this boundless natural system while coaxing the production needed for the survival of a modern farm. Natural product formulator and farm consultant Jerry Brunetti wraps together a lifetime of learning and his uncanny observations in this fascinating volume on the interconnected dynamics in place on a farm -- the farm's geology, biology, and diversity of life forms. Learn to look at -- and manage -- your farm...
By: Jerry Brunetti
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Talking Chicken
- Practical Advice on Heirloom Chickens & Eggs
- By: Kelly Klober
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
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A resurgence of interest in heritage poultry breeds has invigorated poultry raising on family farms and backyards across the country. These are the birds that can and should be producing for today’s marketplace – for consumers that have come to value locally bred and grown, historically significant agricultural food. This book offers valuable insight into rare, heritage and heirloom breed selection, chick raising, breeding and marketing so you can start your own fully sustainable heritage chicken flock and raise eggs or meat for your family or small farm business.
By: Kelly Klober
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How to Grow World Record Tomatoes
- A Guinness Champion Reveals His All-Organic Secrets
- By: Charles Wilber
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
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Charles Wilber tells his personal story of learning to work with nature, and his philosophy and approach to gardening. He reveals for the first time how he grows record-breaking tomatoes and produce of every variety. There's no magic involved. Just a well thought out system that gives plants more than they could ever want, and makes it possible for them to reach their full potential. Wilber's compost is the cornerstone along with a wide circumference around plants layered with compost, alfalfa meal and mulch. Valuable pruning and watering details are given, too, as well as a new way of ...
By: Charles Wilber
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Albrecht on Pastures
- By: William Albrecht
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
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This valuable collection of essays in volume 6 reveals the insights of a brilliant soil scientist who was ahead of his time in connecting the relationship between soil, plants and animals. Read about Albrecht’s substantiated theory and observation that insufficient soil fertility was responsible for poor crops, weeds and thereby a poor diet for the cow in terms of her food choice and her output.
By: William Albrecht
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The Art of Balancing Soil Nutrients
- A Practical Guide to Interpreting Soil Tests
- By: William McKibben
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
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A practical guide to interpreting soil test results for farmers and other stewards of the earth wanting to understand what nutrients are available to plants and learn how to more effectively grow crops, turfgrass and other plants. This book, written by an experienced soil consultant, gives real-world advice about how to decipher the jungle of numbers found on soil and water test reports and shows how to comprehend what the numbers mean for your crop. McKibben gives clear, easy-to-understand information about how to choose the most appropriate testing protocol based on your specific soil ...
By: William McKibben
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Sea Energy Agriculture
- Nature's Ideal Trace Element Blend for Farm, Livestock, Humans
- By: Maynard Murray
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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Maynard Murray was a medical doctor who researched the crucial importance of minerals—especially trace elements—to plants and animals. Beginning in 1938 and continuing through the 1950s, Dr. Murray used sea solids—mineral salts remaining after water is evaporated from ocean water—as fertilizer on a variety of vegetables, fruits and grains. His extensive experiments demonstrated repeatedly and conclusively that plants fertilized with sea solids and animals fed sea-solid-fertilized feeds grow stronger and more resistant to disease. Sea Energy Agriculture recounts Murray's experiments ...
By: Maynard Murray
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Ask the Plant
- Soil Fertility, Plant Analysis & Crop Nutrition
- By: Charles Walters, Esper K. Chandler
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
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Ask the Plant, based on the agronomy of K. Chandler, offers farmers and growers a better way to grow plants that involves reading the unique language of plants, utilizing leaf and petiole testing, and in turn knowing how to produce a better crop using only the fertilizers and soil-building ingredients that are truly needed, when they are most needed. Instead of following the decades-old conventional model where plants are given copious amounts of soluble nitrogen fertilizers aimed to force-feed the landscape green, Ask the Plant addresses how to build a healthy soil without excessive inputs...
By: Charles Walters, and others
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Foundations of Natural Farming
- Understanding Core Concepts of Ecological Agriculture
- By: Harold Willis
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins
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Join longtime ecological farming author/researcher Harold Willis as he explains the foundation concepts of natural farming and issues the call for cleaner forms of food and fiber production. In this single volume, the author details the interconnections between soil chemistry, microbial life, plants and livestock. He discusses the current problems in agriculture and suggests how lessons from nature provide the roadmap to efficiency, effectiveness and profitability. This book does not stop at providing recipes of what farmers need to do to farm better, but also passes along an understanding ...
By: Harold Willis
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The Barn Guide to Treating Dairy Cows Naturally
- Practical Organic Cow Care for Farmers
- By: Hubert Karreman
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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A hands-on barn and field guide designed for quick and easy use, presenting a thorough examination of animals in the barn and then listing symptoms with many pictures of what the farmer is seeing, possible conclusions, and then giving a concise set of treatments. The treatments are ones that Dr. Karreman has found to work consistently well during 15 years in the trenches working with organic cows. Basic backgrounding in the fundamentals for organic and holistic thinking about livestock is included in the introduction. The companion guide to Treating Dairy Cows Naturally, this book includes ...
By: Hubert Karreman
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Beyond the Chicken
- A Guide to Alternative Poultry Species for the Small Farm
- By: Kelly Klober
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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In this book, author and lifelong poultry keeper Kelly Klober turns his attention to alternative poultry ventures. The newfound interest in heritage breeds of chicken has created a unique opportunity for small farmers to reintroduce consumers to other types of poultry. Ducks, pigeons, and guinea were all once ubiquitous on the family farm, and the market is opening to them once again among influential chefs and foodies. From geese to quail to peahens to turkeys, Klober discusses the pros and cons of each and how to best fit an alternative poultry venture into your farming operation. Filled ...
By: Kelly Klober
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How to Grow Top Quality Corn
- A Biological Farmer's Guide
- By: Harold WIllis
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins
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Hard-to-come-by, practical, hands-on knowledge for the biological farmer on growing healthy corn — America’s top cash crop. From selecting the right fertilizers to understanding open-pollinated benefits, this book touches on a wide array of topics.
By: Harold WIllis
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Grass, the Forgiveness of Nature
- Exploring the Miracle of Grass, Pastures & Grassland Farming
- By: Charles Walters
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
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What is the most important plant in the world? In terms of nutritive content, function within the ecosystem, and even medicinal properties, the answer to this question may very well be grass. In this wide-ranging survey of grass forages and pastureland, Charles Walters makes the case that grass is not just for cows and horses — that in fact it is the most nutritious food produced by nature, as well as the ultimate soil conditioner. You will learn from traditional graziers who draw on centuries of wisdom to create beautiful, lush, sustainable pastures, as well as cutting-edge innovators ...
By: Charles Walters