Food Security

What if the greatest threat to America isn’t a missile but a strategy? Written by a team of real researchers and strategic advisors, this 367-page book offers a comprehensive, human-curated account of China’s rise and what it means for America’s future. With 23 insightful chapters and nearly 500 citations—including US Defense, Commerce, and State Departments and congressional reports—this book offers a sweeping, well-researched account of China-US relations. It connects pivotal historical moments to today's most pressing challenges, proving that China’s rise isn’t accidental, ...

Reclaim your land. Grow your own food. Redesign your life—starting with the dirt beneath your feet. In Dirt Rich, permaculture designer and storyteller Ace Bailey delivers a powerful blueprint for creating a self-reliant, regenerative lifestyle—no matter where you live or how much experience you have. This isn't just another gardening book. Dirt Rich blends poetic wisdom with hands-on strategies to help you transform your backyard, mindset, and community. Whether you're starting a container garden on a city balcony or reviving an overgrown homestead, this guide meets you where you are. ...

"The Complete Guide to Freeze Drying" is your ultimate resource for mastering the art and science of freeze drying at home. This comprehensive book covers everything from the fascinating history and science behind the process to practical, step-by-step guides on getting started. You'll discover the "10 Commandments of Freeze Drying," learn how to preserve fruits, vegetables, powders, candy, and pet food, and gain expert tips on cleaning and maintaining your equipment. With access to online resources, printable tables, and charts, this guide makes freeze drying simple, efficient, and ...

“My parents couldn’t read or write, we barely had clothes to wear. All we had were stories. We listened and absorbed them, and found our own place in the narrative.” And what a narrative it is. Join the wonderfully colorful and poetic Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, or Regi, as he weaves together stories from his upbringing in revolution-torn Guatemala, the vision of a regenerative form of farming which uplifts people, and the wandering fable of the Green Man. The result is an immensely readable, enjoyable journey that informs as it entertains and enlightens. Witnessing firsthand the ...

In the US, there is a wide-ranging network of at least 370 food banks, and more than 60,000 hunger-relief organizations such as food pantries and meal programs. And yet hunger still affects one in nine Americans. What are we doing wrong? In Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries, Katie Martin argues that if handing out more and more food was the answer, we would have solved the problem of hunger decades ago. Martin instead presents a new model for charitable food, one where success is measured not by pounds of food distributed but by lives changed. 

Discover the essential role of livestock in shaping our future with "Livestock and Our Future." This comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted connection between livestock and global food security, providing a thorough understanding of the nutritional, environmental, economic, and cultural dimensions of livestock farming. Begin your journey with an introduction to the vital role livestock plays in ensuring food security, tracing its historical significance, and exploring contemporary challenges. Uncover the indispensable nutrients provided by livestock and engage in a comparative ...

The world’s most important shipping lane is only 21 miles wide. Every day, nearly a fifth of the world’s oil passes through it. So does a massive share of its natural gas. It powers economies, feeds supply chains, and keeps entire nations running. And it sits on the edge of conflict. The Strait of Hormuz has never fully closed. But it has come close—again and again. In this quick-start briefing, Adrian Locke takes you inside the most dangerous vulnerability in the global economy and answers a question few people are asking: What happens if the flow doesn’t recover? This is not a ...

In 1943, ordinary people grew nearly half of America’s vegetables in their own yards, school lots, and community patches. In less than a lifetime, that power was handed to fertilizer plants, factories, and long supply chains you do not control. When shelves empty, trucks stop, or labels lie, most modern households have no backup plan. Backyard Food Security shows you how to build one. Drawing on more than 45 years of home inspection work and decades of hands‑on gardening, Marko Vovk walks you through a practical, no‑nonsense system for turning dead soil, tubs, and small patches of ...

Learn about Food Security with iMinds Money's insightful fast knowledge series. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation defines Food Security as a state when “all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life”.

Amidst the historic charm of England, near the legendary King Arthur's castle, Dani Rosetti is prepping for what should be a routine catering job. But the tranquil backdrop is merely an illusion, hiding secrets as old as the castle stones and as treacherous as the English moors. Enter Lady Ellen Pemberton, the keeper of an enigmatic flower whose allure isn't just its beauty, but the power and wealth it promises. Yet, every bloom has its thorn. Many believe the village might find peace if Lady Pemberton were out of the picture – a sentiment even shared secretly by those closest to her. ...

Our modern grocery store is a biological miracle—and a dangerous illusion. While we enjoy unprecedented abundance, the foundation of our global food supply has narrowed to a precarious genetic bottleneck. In 'The Seed,' Cal Bridger uncovers the harrowing, century-long race to save the 'wild ancestors' of our food before they vanish forever. From the visionary Soviet botanist Nikolai Vavilov—who mapped the cradle of crop diversity—to the heroic scientists who starved to death during the Siege of Leningrad while guarding tons of edible grain, this is the untold story of the hidden ...

THE COMPLETE DIY MANUAL FOR OFF-GRID PROJECTS (2025 Edition) IS YOUR ULTIMATE HANDS-ON GUIDE TO SURVIVING & THRIVING WHEN THE POWER GRID FAILS! 🌟20 FREE BONUSES With Your Purchase! These Detailed & Valuable Resources Are Worth More Than The Price Of The Book Alone (See Details Below)! 🌟 ✅ Do you want to be prepared when - not if - the lights go out...for weeks or months? ✅ Do you want to ensure you and your family thrive - not just survive - during a complete power grid failure? If you answered YES, this essential guide is for you! From David Reynolds, author of the popular "The ...

An urgent indictment of the food we eat and a blueprint for a nutrition revolution to mend our health, economy, and planet, from a world-renowned expert in nutrition, medicine, and public policy The food we eat is making us sick. In the United States and around the world, diet has become the...

What would you do if the lights went out and never came back on? Our modern world is built on the fragile promise of constant power. But with an aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and new digital threats, that promise is more vulnerable than ever. When the system fails, the normalcy bias—the dangerous belief that everything will be fine—is the single greatest threat to your family's safety. PREP FOR The Blackout is the definitive, no-nonsense guide to transforming your home from a point of dependency into a self-reliant fortress of security. Written for practical families, not ...

⭐When the Shelves go Empty, will you be Ready?⭐ Are rising prices, global uncertainties, and supply chain disruptions making you rethink your reliance on grocery stores? Are you worried about your family’s ability to weather a catastrophe, natural disaster, or unexpected crisis? Take control of your family’s future with the ultimate guide to building a self-sufficient Food Survival Plan. This book is your step-by-step blueprint for food security, packed with actionable strategies to help you stock, preserve, and enjoy a robust food supply—no matter what challenges come your ...

Our basic right to healthy food is at risk. What can we do? Written in an astute, engaging style, armed with examples from her own homesteading lifestyle, small farmer Nicole Faires' Food Confidential gives you the tools to fight the intangible battles as well as the practical ones.

Prepare your home and family for any life-threatening catastrophe with this step-by-step survivalist guide filled with techniques, strategies, and DIY projects from a lifelong prepping expert. Government pamphlets and other prepping books tell you how to hold out through an emergency until services are restored. This book teaches you how to survive when nothing returns to normal for weeks, months, or even years, including water collection; storing, growing, hunting, and foraging for food; first aid and medical treatment; fortifying and defending your home; and community-building.

Grow resilient, locally adapted food—no chemicals, no coddling, no stress. Tired of babying plants that refuse to thrive? In Landrace Gardening: Food Security Through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination, author and adaptation gardener Joseph Lofthouse reveals a revolutionary approach to growing food that thrives under real-world conditions—without expensive inputs or rigid control. Joseph’s methods empower you to grow crops that adapt themselves to your unique garden, saving you time, money, and frustration—while increasing abundance and food security. In this book, you’ll ...

The Food Security Blanket offers a compassionate roadmap for foster parents, social workers, and therapists supporting children through complex relationships with food. Drawing from a decade of hands-on fostering experience and evidence-based research, this guide reveals practical strategies that address the heart of these behaviors.

The No-Grid Survival Projects Book: The Beginner's Guide to Off-Grid Living for Families Discover how to reclaim your independence, protect your family, and build real self-sufficiency—no matter where you live. The No-Grid Survival Projects Book offers 30 step-by-step DIY projects that teach you how to create reliable systems for water, food, energy, and security—using affordable materials and practical methods anyone can follow. Whether you live in a house, apartment, or cabin, this beginner-friendly guide walks you through hands-on projects to help you live comfortably during power ...