Plant Great

Almost every day we are bombarded with the seemingly incontrovertible message that we must reduce our consumption of meat and dairy—or eliminate them from our diets altogether. But what if the pervasive message that the plant-based diet will improve our health and save the planet is misleading—or even false? What if removing animal foods from our diet is a serious threat to human health, and a red herring in the fight against climate change.

From bestselling author Dr. Steven Gundry, a quick and easy guide to The Plant Paradox program that gives readers the tools to enjoy the benefits of lectin-free eating in just 30 days. In Dr. Steven Gundry’s breakout bestseller The Plant Paradox, readers learned the surprising truth about...

A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great—not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision. In the 1950s, as a continuation of Moses, Man of the...

Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when medieval physicians boiled juniper berries with wine to treat stomach pain. The Drunken Botanist uncovers the surprising botanical history and fascinating science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits (and even a few fungi).

Journey to Pixie Hollow and meet Tinker Bell and her fairy friends in these bestselling chapter books, perfect for newly independent readers! Collect books 1 through 4 in the series with this set. Follow the second star on your right and fly straight on till morning and you’ll find a place you...

History books can lie. Rocks don’t; they tell us the real story. We have been taught that civilization began slowly—that the Ancient Egyptians were simple farmers who suddenly learned to stack millions of stones with copper chisels and hemp ropes. We are told the Great Pyramid was a tomb, the Sphinx is a portrait of a pharaoh, and the granite boxes of the Serapeum were for burying bulls. But the stone tells a different story. In The Forbidden Truth of Ancient Egypt, researcher Mohamed Elshenawy dismantles the official narrative—not with speculation, but with hard evidence. By ...

“You'll root for these creatures and their survival. A marvelous narration.”—Booklist “Paleontologist Riley Black’s vivid writing and Wren Mack’s wonderstruck narration make these vignettes of prehistoric life on Earth fascinating listening.”—AudioFile Winner, A Friend of Darwin...

To contain secrets, American and Soviet leaders created plutopias - communities of nuclear families living in highly subsidized, limited-access atomic cities. Fully employed and medically monitored, the residents of Richland and Ozersk enjoyed all the pleasures of consumer society while nearby, migrants, prisoners, and soldiers were banned from plutopia - they lived in temporary "staging grounds" and often performed the most dangerous work at the plant.

What if I told you that the largest radioactive accident happened in Brazil, not in Chernobyl? In Cesium 137, a summary of the real nightmare in Goiânia, the reader will find the report of the biggest accident with a radioactive source ever to occur in the world. Many readers and students know about the nuclear accident that occurred in Chernobyl, but they may not know that, a year later, in 1987, in the city of Goiânia, in Brazil, an accident as shocking as that in Chernobyl occurred. In this book, the author, Leandro Luiz, who is a physicist, explains in a clear and summarized way about...

Discover how to become self-sufficient through foraging—cut back on your expenses while living a healthy lifestyle! Enjoy the freedom of knowing your way in nature and the fun of a foraging journey by yourself or with loved ones.

¿Estás cansado de recurrir a medicamentos tóxicos que pueden ser perjudicial para tu salud? Hoy en día la mayoría de las personas dependen de la medicina convencional para curarse, centrándose más en tratar los síntomas y menos en solucionar la causa raíz del problema. Pero sabes que existe una alternativa más eficaz y natural sin necesidad de recurrir a medicamentos químicos que puedan tener un efecto secundario.

In 1848, the British East India Company, having lost its monopoly on the tea trade, engaged Robert Fortune, a Scottish gardener, botanist, and plant hunter, to make a clandestine trip into the interior of China - territory forbidden to foreigners - to steal the closely guarded secrets of tea horticulture and manufacturing. For All the Tea in China is the remarkable account of Fortune's journeys into China - a thrilling narrative that combines history, geography, botany, natural science, and old-fashioned adventure.

BONUS: FREE BOOK INSIDE! AS A THANK YOU FOR DOWNLOADING THIS BOOK, NO NEED TO PROVIDE EMAIL! This book will teach you all you need to know about a vegan diet and give you 30 awesome recipes to get started. When you do not eat healthy foods, your body becomes lethargic, tired, stressed, and pent up. Unfortunately, in a world where instant gratification is an integral part of our life, and every street and street corner has a fast food joint, eating healthy to provide our body with the energy it needs to operate at optimal standards can be difficult. Our bodies are an evolutionary marvel that...

Discover your body's full potential with nature's most powerful superfood! Here is a sneak peak of the most powerful superfood, revealed: Moringa oleifera as the most powerful detox diet - how and why you lose weight effortlessly after starting a daily moringa protocol; the complete nutritional value of moringa - you'll understand why it's called the world's most powerful superfood; how moringa oleifera, "the miracle tree", can prevent and heal diseases in your body with its incredible natural healing properties.

More people than ever are eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. Studies show that it is better for our bodies and better for the planet - but it isn't always easy. Let A Plant-Based Life be your guide. Whether you're taking your first steps on this path to wellness or recommitting yourself to success, author Micaela Cook Karlsen clearly maps the way. Her program enables you to set your own pace and stay the course - without relying on willpower.

A hands-on guide to advanced spiritual transformation through the combined sacred arts of alchemy and shamanism Recasts the 7 stages of the alchemical “Great Work” as a transformative shamanic journey and initiatic experience Provides step-by-step instructions for 18 shamanic alchemy...

Do you want to get off junk food? Looking for a way to overhaul your diet? Do you want a complete natural meal plan to energize your body? The truth of the matter is that our generation has grown up on a diet that is more detrimental than nourishing to our body. Yes, it can take a great deal of mental fortitude to forego what we naturally prefer. However, with a few changes in preparation of your daily meals you can energize your body and get the nutrients that the body requires. If you are earnestly looking for a way to develop a healthy diet and live an invigorated life, then you ...

Doug Waterhouse was the biocontrol guru in the Pacific, certainly during my 10 years there from 1985-1996. His vision of using biocontrol to reduce the use of agricultural chemicals must be applauded. The Pacific Islands are susceptible to dumping of pesticides and the surrounding marine ecology of the islands would be destroyed forever if they are poisoned with agricultural chemicals. This tribute to Dr Doug Waterhouse, Dr Paul Ferrar and others who helped me during my years in the Pacific as a Scientist and who helped the Pacific Islands in the area of Plant Protection. Our Pacific Ocean ...

A celebration of the senses with practical advice on how to enhance sensory experience in your garden Step outdoors and let your space nourish all of your senses and settle a busy mind. Discover how to garden to enliven all five senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste - to build a...