Author: Rebecca M. Herzig
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 1479852813
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 296
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"From using clamshell razors and homemade lye depilatories in the colonial era to using diode lasers and prescription pharmaceuricals in the twenty-first century, Americans have gone to great lengths to remove body hair demmed unsightly, unattractive, or unhealthy. In Plucked, Rebecca M. Herzig examines both the causes and consequences of routine hair removal in the U.S. Plucked illuminates some of the broad social and environmental effects of seemingly 'personal' choices: widespread experimentation on animals, exploitation of workers, exacerbation of racial divisions, and more. An engrossing, multidimensional history of fulctural attitudes toward body hair and the increasingly sophisticated tools used to remove it, Plucked reveals the complex political significance of even the most mundane activities of modern life."--Back cover.
Author: Maryn McKenna
Publisher:
ISBN: 1426219628
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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In this eye-opening exposé, acclaimed health journalist and National Geographic contributor Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity--and human health threat--uncovering the ways we can make America's favorite meat safer again. What you eat matters--for your health, for the environment, and for future generations. In this riveting investigative narrative, McKenna dives deep into the world of modern agriculture by way of chicken: from the farm where it's raised directly to your dinner table. Consumed more than any other meat in the United States, chicken is emblematic of today's mass food-processing practices and their profound influence on our lives and health. Tracing its meteoric rise from scarce treat to ubiquitous global commodity, McKenna reveals the astounding role of antibiotics in industrial farming, documenting how and why "wonder drugs" revolutionized the way the world eats--and not necessarily for the better. Rich with scientific, historical, and cultural insights, this spellbinding cautionary tale shines a light on one of America's favorite foods--and shows us the way to safer, healthier eating for ourselves and our children. This book was previously published in hardcover with the title Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats.
Author: Edward Caswall
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Universities and colleges
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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Author: Sylvia Sunshine
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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"Immerse yourself in the poetic warmth of distant lands with Sylvia Sunshine in 'Petals Plucked From Sunny Climes.' This collection, penned with a touch of whimsy and a dash of vivid imagery, offers readers a literary bouquet gathered from the sun-kissed corners of the world. Sunshine's verses transport readers to exotic landscapes, capturing the essence of sunny climes and painting vivid portraits of nature's beauty. With each petal, she weaves a tapestry of emotions, inviting readers to revel in the splendor of distant vistas and savor the richness of cultural nuances. More than a collection of poems, 'Petals Plucked From Sunny Climes' is a celebration of the universal human experience, rendered through the lens of travel and exploration. Join Sunshine on this poetic journey where each page unfolds a new bloom, making it an essential read for those enchanted by the intersection of nature, emotion, and the art of verse."
Author: Edward Andrews
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493120328
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 333
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PLUCKED OUT OF THE FIRE Zechariah (3:2) and the LORD said unto Satan, the LORD rebukes thee, O Satan: even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebukes thee: Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? GOD has seen me when I was down in my misery! He came and told me how to pray to thee! He said son if you are with me; COME! FOLLOW! ME! I will open your eyes and understanding so that you may see! I was pricked at the heart; and began to follow the LORD; that is when I picked up the Bible and began to read the word. I began to understand all the things that I have heard; about the WORD made into Flesh; THE LIVING GOD WE SERVE! Plucked out of the Fire! A second chance to repent! Now, to turn away from sin; and live the life that was meant. I now live like the WORD for he was heaven sent; preaching the Word of Life, for this is Jesus Holy intent. Spared from all of the grief of this carnal life; now I can walk and talk; just like Jesus Christ. Sent out to deliver GODS Word making that sacrifice; with GODS Grace and Mercy is enough for me to suffice. Now I speak boldly for Jesus paid for my sins; now I go and tell everyone to return to God again. GOD is not slack in his promise to all righteous men; PLUCKED OUT OF THE FIRE! By Jesus our loving friend. WE THANK YOU JESUS FOR LOVING US AMEN! AMEN! AMEN
Author: Lu Xun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476774730
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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A collection of essays by Lu Xun, one of the most influential figures of modern Chinese literature. In this classic and beautiful collection, Lu Xun recounts the stories of his childhood and youth in Shaoxing, China. A revolutionary thinker and writer, and one of the architects of the May 4th Movement, his stories reveal the beauty, joy, and struggle of life in early twentieth-century China.
Author: A. M. Brooks
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 381
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes" by A. M. Brooks. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: James Hood Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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Author: Edward Caswall
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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Author: Julia A. J. Foote
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368633457
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
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Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1879.
