Author: Pamela C. Ronald
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199342083
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
"Tomorrow's Table is for anyone who wishes to know more about how the food they eat is grown. It is for every shopper, policy decision maker, farmer, or anyone who has a tone time or another wondered what labels such as "organic" or GMO" truly mean for the heath of the population and the future of our planet.--Back cover.
Tomorrow's Table
Author: Pamela C. Ronald
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199756694
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
By the year 2050, Earth's population will double. If we continue with current farming practices, vast amounts of wilderness will be lost, millions of birds and billions of insects will die, and the public will lose billions of dollars as a consequence of environmental degradation. Clearly, there must be a better way to meet the need for increased food production. Written as part memoir, part instruction, and part contemplation, Tomorrow's Table argues that a judicious blend of two important strands of agriculture--genetic engineering and organic farming--is key to helping feed the world's growing population in an ecologically balanced manner. Pamela Ronald, a geneticist, and her husband, Raoul Adamchak, an organic farmer, take the reader inside their lives for roughly a year, allowing us to look over their shoulders so that we can see what geneticists and organic farmers actually do. The reader sees the problems that farmers face, trying to provide larger yields without resorting to expensive or environmentally hazardous chemicals, a problem that will loom larger and larger as the century progresses. They learn how organic farmers and geneticists address these problems. This book is for consumers, farmers, and policy decision makers who want to make food choices and policy that will support ecologically responsible farming practices. It is also for anyone who wants accurate information about organic farming, genetic engineering, and their potential impacts on human health and the environment.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199756694
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
By the year 2050, Earth's population will double. If we continue with current farming practices, vast amounts of wilderness will be lost, millions of birds and billions of insects will die, and the public will lose billions of dollars as a consequence of environmental degradation. Clearly, there must be a better way to meet the need for increased food production. Written as part memoir, part instruction, and part contemplation, Tomorrow's Table argues that a judicious blend of two important strands of agriculture--genetic engineering and organic farming--is key to helping feed the world's growing population in an ecologically balanced manner. Pamela Ronald, a geneticist, and her husband, Raoul Adamchak, an organic farmer, take the reader inside their lives for roughly a year, allowing us to look over their shoulders so that we can see what geneticists and organic farmers actually do. The reader sees the problems that farmers face, trying to provide larger yields without resorting to expensive or environmentally hazardous chemicals, a problem that will loom larger and larger as the century progresses. They learn how organic farmers and geneticists address these problems. This book is for consumers, farmers, and policy decision makers who want to make food choices and policy that will support ecologically responsible farming practices. It is also for anyone who wants accurate information about organic farming, genetic engineering, and their potential impacts on human health and the environment.
Tomorrow's Table
Author: Pamela C. Ronald
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199342083
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
"Tomorrow's Table is for anyone who wishes to know more about how the food they eat is grown. It is for every shopper, policy decision maker, farmer, or anyone who has a tone time or another wondered what labels such as "organic" or GMO" truly mean for the heath of the population and the future of our planet.--Back cover.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199342083
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
"Tomorrow's Table is for anyone who wishes to know more about how the food they eat is grown. It is for every shopper, policy decision maker, farmer, or anyone who has a tone time or another wondered what labels such as "organic" or GMO" truly mean for the heath of the population and the future of our planet.--Back cover.
Eating Tomorrow
Author: Timothy A. Wise
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1620974231
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
"A powerful polemic against agricultural technology." —Nature A major new book that shows the world already has the tools to feed itself, without expanding industrial agriculture or adopting genetically modified seeds, from the Small Planet Institute expert Few challenges are more daunting than feeding a global population projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050—at a time when climate change is making it increasingly difficult to successfully grow crops. In response, corporate and philanthropic leaders have called for major investments in industrial agriculture, including genetically modified seed technologies. Reporting from Africa, Mexico, India, and the United States, Timothy A. Wise's Eating Tomorrow discovers how in country after country agribusiness and its well-heeled philanthropic promoters have hijacked food policies to feed corporate interests. Most of the world, Wise reveals, is fed by hundreds of millions of small-scale farmers, people with few resources and simple tools but a keen understanding of what and how to grow food. These same farmers—who already grow more than 70 percent of the food eaten in developing countries—can show the way forward as the world warms and population increases. Wise takes readers to remote villages to see how farmers are rebuilding soils with ecologically sound practices and nourishing a diversity of native crops without chemicals or imported seeds. They are growing more and healthier food; in the process, they are not just victims in the climate drama but protagonists who have much to teach us all.
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1620974231
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
"A powerful polemic against agricultural technology." —Nature A major new book that shows the world already has the tools to feed itself, without expanding industrial agriculture or adopting genetically modified seeds, from the Small Planet Institute expert Few challenges are more daunting than feeding a global population projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050—at a time when climate change is making it increasingly difficult to successfully grow crops. In response, corporate and philanthropic leaders have called for major investments in industrial agriculture, including genetically modified seed technologies. Reporting from Africa, Mexico, India, and the United States, Timothy A. Wise's Eating Tomorrow discovers how in country after country agribusiness and its well-heeled philanthropic promoters have hijacked food policies to feed corporate interests. Most of the world, Wise reveals, is fed by hundreds of millions of small-scale farmers, people with few resources and simple tools but a keen understanding of what and how to grow food. These same farmers—who already grow more than 70 percent of the food eaten in developing countries—can show the way forward as the world warms and population increases. Wise takes readers to remote villages to see how farmers are rebuilding soils with ecologically sound practices and nourishing a diversity of native crops without chemicals or imported seeds. They are growing more and healthier food; in the process, they are not just victims in the climate drama but protagonists who have much to teach us all.
The Story of Innovation
Author: James Trefil
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426217056
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"Documenting the interconnectedness among the crucial milestones of our time, and illustrated with full-color photography, a comprehensive tour of modern science and technology explores the most important innovations and inventions in engineering, physics, medicine, chemistry, biology and more."--Publisher's description.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426217056
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"Documenting the interconnectedness among the crucial milestones of our time, and illustrated with full-color photography, a comprehensive tour of modern science and technology explores the most important innovations and inventions in engineering, physics, medicine, chemistry, biology and more."--Publisher's description.
Raising Tomorrow's Champions
Author: Paul Tukey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578816920
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ask most of the millions of pre-teen soccer-playing girls in America if they plan to make the U.S. Women's National Team someday and the answer for them - and most of their parents - will be a resounding "Yes!" Among the most successful international teams in any sport in the past three decades, the USNWT has emerged as a collective cultural icon, with its individual members redrafting the very definition of female across the globe. With the lines blurring between male and female behavior, girls are competing ferociously and celebrating wildly without apology. Women are demanding gender and racial equity, while dressing and speaking authentically, and loving however and whomever they choose. The reality is that making the National Team is about as likely as winning the lottery. Of the tens of millions of soccer players since the team was formed in 1985, fewer than 250 women have ever made it to the highest level as of 2020. In Raising Tomorrow's Champions, one of those players, 16-year professional Joanna Lohman, joins current soccer dad and 40-year journalist Paul Tukey to share the team members' stories, from the early pioneers like Michelle Akers, Brandi Chastain and Mia Hamm, who are now parents themselves, to modern-day household names like Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. For a true picture of what makes these women champions, Joanna and Paul also talked to their parents, coaches and teammates. The result of this unprecedented access to the National Team is an intimately revealing portrait of what it takes to make it to the top, not just in soccer, but in life. Not every child will make the most elite team, but the choices they - and their families - make in the face of challenge and adversity may define their childhood, their high school experiences, their college options, and their path forward in life. Not every child will necessarily even play soccer, but the lessons shared within Raising Tomorrow's Champions can help him or her become accomplished, authentic, and satisfied adults no matter what path they choose.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578816920
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ask most of the millions of pre-teen soccer-playing girls in America if they plan to make the U.S. Women's National Team someday and the answer for them - and most of their parents - will be a resounding "Yes!" Among the most successful international teams in any sport in the past three decades, the USNWT has emerged as a collective cultural icon, with its individual members redrafting the very definition of female across the globe. With the lines blurring between male and female behavior, girls are competing ferociously and celebrating wildly without apology. Women are demanding gender and racial equity, while dressing and speaking authentically, and loving however and whomever they choose. The reality is that making the National Team is about as likely as winning the lottery. Of the tens of millions of soccer players since the team was formed in 1985, fewer than 250 women have ever made it to the highest level as of 2020. In Raising Tomorrow's Champions, one of those players, 16-year professional Joanna Lohman, joins current soccer dad and 40-year journalist Paul Tukey to share the team members' stories, from the early pioneers like Michelle Akers, Brandi Chastain and Mia Hamm, who are now parents themselves, to modern-day household names like Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. For a true picture of what makes these women champions, Joanna and Paul also talked to their parents, coaches and teammates. The result of this unprecedented access to the National Team is an intimately revealing portrait of what it takes to make it to the top, not just in soccer, but in life. Not every child will make the most elite team, but the choices they - and their families - make in the face of challenge and adversity may define their childhood, their high school experiences, their college options, and their path forward in life. Not every child will necessarily even play soccer, but the lessons shared within Raising Tomorrow's Champions can help him or her become accomplished, authentic, and satisfied adults no matter what path they choose.
Tomorrow's Alphabet
Author: George Shannon
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780688164249
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk -- what's going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780688164249
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk -- what's going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.
Tomorrow's Gold
Author: Marc Faber
Publisher: Twayne Publishers
ISBN: 9789628606771
Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Twayne Publishers
ISBN: 9789628606771
Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Growing Tomorrow
Author: Forrest Pritchard
Publisher: The Experiment
ISBN: 1615192859
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling author of Gaining Ground introduces the local farmers who feed America—in stories, photos, and 50 recipes! When Forrest Pritchard went looking for the unsung heroes of local, sustainable food, he found them at 18 exceptional farms all over the country. In Detroit, Aba Ifeoma of D-Town Farm dreams of replenishing the local “food desert” with organic produce. On Cape Cod, Nick Muto stays afloat and eco-friendly by fishing with the seasons. And in Washington State, fourth-generation farmer Robert Hayton confides, “This farm has been rescued by big harvests . . . For every one great season, though, you’ve got ten years of tough.” With more than 50 mouthwatering recipes and over 250 photographs, this unique cookbook captures the struggles and triumphs of the visionary farmers who are Growing Tomorrow. “An honest book about simple food, grown well and prepared without pretense. Mr. Pritchard is a warm-hearted guide through the varied landscapes.” —The Wall Street Journal “Gorgeous, delectable, and fascinating, Growing Tomorrow provides food for the body, mind, and soul. Engaging to read, easy to cook from, delicious to eat, this is more than a cookbook; it is a meditation on the things that give us life.” —Garth Stein, New York Times–bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain “Pritchard inspires his audience to support local farmers and to consume and/or grow provisions using sustainable practices. This book will appeal to foodies, environmentalists, and gardeners in general.” —Library Journal (starred review) “This book is fabulous and worth a read if you love small-scale, sustainable farming.” —Edible New Orleans “Highly recommended.” —The Washington Post
Publisher: The Experiment
ISBN: 1615192859
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling author of Gaining Ground introduces the local farmers who feed America—in stories, photos, and 50 recipes! When Forrest Pritchard went looking for the unsung heroes of local, sustainable food, he found them at 18 exceptional farms all over the country. In Detroit, Aba Ifeoma of D-Town Farm dreams of replenishing the local “food desert” with organic produce. On Cape Cod, Nick Muto stays afloat and eco-friendly by fishing with the seasons. And in Washington State, fourth-generation farmer Robert Hayton confides, “This farm has been rescued by big harvests . . . For every one great season, though, you’ve got ten years of tough.” With more than 50 mouthwatering recipes and over 250 photographs, this unique cookbook captures the struggles and triumphs of the visionary farmers who are Growing Tomorrow. “An honest book about simple food, grown well and prepared without pretense. Mr. Pritchard is a warm-hearted guide through the varied landscapes.” —The Wall Street Journal “Gorgeous, delectable, and fascinating, Growing Tomorrow provides food for the body, mind, and soul. Engaging to read, easy to cook from, delicious to eat, this is more than a cookbook; it is a meditation on the things that give us life.” —Garth Stein, New York Times–bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain “Pritchard inspires his audience to support local farmers and to consume and/or grow provisions using sustainable practices. This book will appeal to foodies, environmentalists, and gardeners in general.” —Library Journal (starred review) “This book is fabulous and worth a read if you love small-scale, sustainable farming.” —Edible New Orleans “Highly recommended.” —The Washington Post
Tomorrow's Children
Author: Riane Tennenhaus Eisler
Publisher: Westview Press
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Eisler employs the partnership model to modern education, providing parents and teachers with specific ways to apply her ideas to the teaching of school-age children. 40 illustrations.
Publisher: Westview Press
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Eisler employs the partnership model to modern education, providing parents and teachers with specific ways to apply her ideas to the teaching of school-age children. 40 illustrations.
Tomorrow's Leader
Author: John Laurito
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781098374082
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
"Tomorrow's Leader: How the Best Leaders Become Better in a Fast-Changing World" presents simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow to find their leadership style, have more influence, and even overcome anxiety as a leader. Author John Laurito knows that being a leader is a teachable--and learnable--skill. He has spent his career studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. His motivation for the book is not to just share the concepts of leadership but also to teach you how to apply them to your own career. You may discover that tomorrow's leader can be you! The book begins with the art of self-leadership, which describes setting a course, following it, and correcting as you go. It is important to practice these techniques for yourself before teaching others. Laurito then takes readers on what he calls the "Journey to Leadership," explaining how to set and achieve goals, the different styles of successful leadership, and the importance of trust within an organization. The unique storytelling also includes overarching questions about leadership: * What makes great leaders successful? * How do effective leaders influence others to achieve great things? * How do leaders inspire people, sometimes from very diverse backgrounds, to unite behind a shared vision? * How can one person make a phenomenal difference in the world around them? Laurito developed his leadership skills throughout a 20-plus-year career in positions at Concord Wealth Management, the Boston Agency of Penn Mutual Life Company, and Ameriprise Financial, where he earned status as a turnaround agent. Today, he has earned an international reputation, teaching leadership to standing-room-only workshops and in private coaching sessions worldwide.
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781098374082
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
"Tomorrow's Leader: How the Best Leaders Become Better in a Fast-Changing World" presents simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow to find their leadership style, have more influence, and even overcome anxiety as a leader. Author John Laurito knows that being a leader is a teachable--and learnable--skill. He has spent his career studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. His motivation for the book is not to just share the concepts of leadership but also to teach you how to apply them to your own career. You may discover that tomorrow's leader can be you! The book begins with the art of self-leadership, which describes setting a course, following it, and correcting as you go. It is important to practice these techniques for yourself before teaching others. Laurito then takes readers on what he calls the "Journey to Leadership," explaining how to set and achieve goals, the different styles of successful leadership, and the importance of trust within an organization. The unique storytelling also includes overarching questions about leadership: * What makes great leaders successful? * How do effective leaders influence others to achieve great things? * How do leaders inspire people, sometimes from very diverse backgrounds, to unite behind a shared vision? * How can one person make a phenomenal difference in the world around them? Laurito developed his leadership skills throughout a 20-plus-year career in positions at Concord Wealth Management, the Boston Agency of Penn Mutual Life Company, and Ameriprise Financial, where he earned status as a turnaround agent. Today, he has earned an international reputation, teaching leadership to standing-room-only workshops and in private coaching sessions worldwide.