Garden Revolution

From the cassoulet that won a war to the crêpe that doomed Napoleon, from the rebellions sparked by bread and salt to the new cuisines forged by empire, the history of France is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. A witty exploration of the facts and legends surrounding some of the most popular French foods and wines by a French cheesemonger and an American academic, A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling and often surprising story of France from the Roman era to modern times.

No single invention epitomizes the Victorian era more than the black cast-iron range. Aware that the 21st-century has reduced it to a quaint relic, Ruth Goodman was determined to prove that the hot coal stove provided so much more than morning tea: It might even have kick-started the Industrial Revolution. Wielding the wit and passion seen in How to Be a Victorian, Goodman traces the tectonic shift from wood to coal in the mid-16th century - from sooty trials and errors during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the totally smog-clouded reign of Queen Victoria.

In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with one of his slaves, 19-year-old James Hemings. The founding father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along for a particular purpose - to master the art of French cooking. In exchange for James's cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom. Thus began one of the strangest partnerships in United States history

John Coltrane’s final years burned with a ferocity few could endure and even fewer could understand. Between 1965 and his death in 1967, Coltrane abandoned the safety of melody and form, dismantled the very structures he had once perfected, and plunged headlong into sound as spirit, sound as prayer. Ascension, Meditations, Om, Kulu Sé Mama, Expression, and the stark duets of Interstellar Space—these recordings, once dismissed as chaos, now stand as some of the most radical music ever made. This book is not a cradle-to-grave biography. It is a forensic, passionate chronicle of those ...

Generations of dogs have been labeled training lemons for requiring actual motivation when all along they were perfectly normal. Numerous other completely and utterly normal dogs have been branded as canine misfits simply because they grew up to act like dogs. Barking, chewing, sniffing, licking, jumping up, and occasionally (just like people) having arguments are as normal and natural for dogs as wagging tails and burying bones.

A celebrated food writer's expansive, audacious excavation of the development of modern queer identity and food culture.

Food writer Jonathan Kauffman journeys back more than half a century - to the 1960s and 1970s - to tell the story of how a coterie of unusual men and women embraced an alternative lifestyle that would ultimately change how modern Americans eat. Impeccably researched, Hippie Food chronicles how the longhairs, revolutionaries, and back-to-the-landers rejected the square establishment of President Richard Nixon's America and turned to a more idealistic and wholesome communal way of life and food.

Food is one of life's great joys. So why has eating become such a source of anxiety and confusion? Bee Wilson shows that in two generations the world has undergone a massive shift from traditional, limited diets to more globalized ways of eating, from bubble tea to quinoa, from Soylent to meal kits. Paradoxically, our diets are getting healthier and less healthy at the same time. For some, there has never been a happier food era than today: a time of unusual herbs, farmers' markets, and internet recipe swaps.

Community gardens. Grab your shovel, spade and other tools....let's band together and make more community gardens. Community gardens can enhance health by providing physical activity. They can also help to alleviate hunger and help various groups in our nation to develop job skills and form tighter neighborhood associations, sharing various vegetables like tomatoes, fresh corn, lots of greens, fruits, items from orchards, etc.

Discover the secrets of raised bed gardening and transform your garden into a thriving oasis, no matter your space limitations or terrain challenges. Say goodbye to wasted garden space! Are you frustrated by a lack of grassy space or uneven terrain in your backyard? Raised bed gardening has the solution! Plant your dream garden anywhere – over pavement, on bricks, or even a tiny patio. Unlock the potential of small garden spaces!

In her landmark investigation Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, Elizabeth L. Cline first revealed fast fashion’s hidden toll on the environment, garment workers, and even our own satisfaction with our clothes. The Conscious Closet shows exactly what we can do about it. Whether your goal is to build an effortless capsule wardrobe, keep up with trends without harming the environment, buy better quality, seek out ethical brands, or all of the above, The Conscious Closet is packed with the vital tools you need.

In this revealing book, based on the revolutionary teachings of the Mexican American “Leader of the Pack” Cesar Millan, as well as those of the Austrian zoologist Karl Lorenz, better known as “The Father of Pack Leadership”, you will discover five proven ways to claim your role as your dog’s pack leader, the natural cause behind the dependence of dogs on their masters, how to use the principles of dog psychology to improve your training, nine basic obedience commands you can easily teach your dog today, and more.

Based on extensive archival research as well as interviews with the movement's key players going back to the 1960s, this acclaimed book is the most comprehensive chronicle yet of one of the most interesting and lucrative culinary trends in the US since World War II. Acitelli weaves the story of the rise of American craft beer into the tales of trends like Slow Food and the rebirth of America's urban areas, and paints an unforgettable portrait of plucky entrepreneurial triumph.

Ornette Coleman was never supposed to fit inside the lines. From the juke joints of Fort Worth to the smoke-filled clubs of New York, his sound tore through conventions and rewrote the rules of modern music. Ornette Coleman: Change of the Century is the definitive deep dive into the life and legacy of one of the most fearless innovators in jazz history. Born in Texas in 1930, Coleman grew up absorbing marching-band drills, gospel hymns, and the raw blues that poured from every corner of the South. His plastic alto saxophone, cheap and brittle, became a weapon for invention. On hostile R&B ...

Dogs are the most social animals on the planet, second only to humans in their ability to read and understand emotion. Even chimps and bonobos, our closest genetic relatives, are no match for dogs when it comes to social cognition. Jennifer Arnold understands this better than anyone, having spent the past 25 years training service dogs for people with disabilities at Canine Assistants. She is a pioneer in the emerging field of "bond-based" dog training.

Discover a new, effective way to train your dog without constant bribery or outdated techniques. This groundbreaking book introduces a leadership-based approach that promotes lasting change and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.

From an amateur affair made by retirees to a multi-million-pound industry with quality to rival Champagne, the rise of English wine has been one of the more unexpected wine stories of the past 30 years. In this illuminating and accessible account, award-winning drinks writer Henry Jeffreys takes you behind the scenes of the English wine revolution. It's a story about changing climate and technology but most of all it's about men and women with vision, determination and more than a little bloody-mindedness.

Embark on your journey to a sustainable lifestyle with minimal effort—discover easy farming techniques that can have significant impacts! Inside this guide, you'll find the hacks and tools you need to live a more sustainable lifestyle, while creating nutritious meals from your own mini farm.

Concise information for Community Gardens. Start a Community Garden today where you live, work, or play! Have a great Community Garden Day! This audiobook has information how to start a Community Garden. It is just one liners to paragraphs to listen to. Simple listening.

In a world where housing costs continue to rise and the dream of homeownership seems increasingly out of reach, "Affordable Housing Revolution" offers a compelling solution. This book is your guide to understanding the transformative potential of tiny homes in creating sustainable, affordable living spaces for everyone. Through the lens of VegasTinyHomes.com, a leading platform in the tiny home movement, this book delves into how innovative design, eco-friendly practices, and community-focused developments are transforming the housing market.