New York Times bestselling author William Alexander takes readers on the surprisingly twisty journey of the beloved tomato in this fascinating and erudite microhistory. Zobraziť viac
Ecosystem services are the resources and processes supplied by natural ecosystems which benefit humankind (for example, pollination of crops by insects, or water filtration by wetlands). They underpin life on earth, provide major inputs to many ... Zobraziť viac
Conservation planning involves targeted management practices and land use decision-making based on careful analysis of landscape limitations in order to protect soil and water resources... Zobraziť viac
Welcome to The Periodic Table of Wine! Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find Chardonnay to Shiraz - grape varieties and wine names, as you would find wine in shops, arranged following the logical ordering of The Periodic Table of Elements... Zobraziť viac
Accomplishing sustainability in the agribusiness sector is a significant, yet time-sensitive, challenge, especially when balanced with the need to grow sufficient quantity and quality of food to keep the growing global population healthy... Zobraziť viac
A transformative and big-hearted memoir about life at sea, for fans of The Shepherd's Life and The Salt Path. Zobraziť viac
‘A windswept love letter to Scotland’s heritage sheep and to the Orkney farming community too.’ Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentThe Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and... Zobraziť viac
A shocking portrait of corporate corruption in America's food industry, its implications on democracy, and what we cando to improve it. Zobraziť viac
Za léta totality se z hradů a zámků zemí Visegrádu vytratila vysoká gastronomie. V lepších případech v nich vznikly prohlídkové okruhy, kde jen málokdo tušil, co se kdysi podávalo na zaprášeném porcelánu, odděleného od školních zájezdů červenými... Zobraziť viac
American food traditions are in danger of being lost. How do we save them? Zobraziť viac
Discover how to work with nature, instead of against it, by employing permaculture techniques to create a garden that is not just more beautiful and productive, but also more resilient... Zobraziť viac
A hymn to the rituals of farming life from a bestselling Irish author. Zobraziť viac
A Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent and a former private investigator dive deep into the murky waters of the international salmon farming industry, exposing the unappetising truth about a fish that is not as good for you as you have been told. Zobraziť viac
A deeply researched and eye-opening history that shows how Monsanto came to have outsized influence over our food system. Zobraziť viac
Top agricultural scientists from around the world have taken up the challenge of sustainable agriculture, with the specific focus on integrating agronomic, climatological, biophysical and socio-economic perspectives and processes... Zobraziť viac
Popularized by such best-selling authors as Michael Pollan, Barbara Kingsolver, and Eric Schlosser, a growing food movement urges us to support sustainable agriculture by eating fresh food produced on local family farms. But many low-income ... Zobraziť viac
One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year Winner of the James Beard Award Author of How to Change Your Mind and the #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food and Food RulesWhat should we have for dinner? Ten years ago,... Zobraziť viac
The Herb and Flower Cookbook is a cookery book with a difference. Here, you can take your cooking to the next level by cultivating aromatic plants to use when creating unusual and seasonal recipes that are fresh and full of flavour... Zobraziť viac
Food Science and Technology, Second Edition is a comprehensive text and reference book designed to cover all the essential elements of food science and technology, including all core aspects of major food science and technology degree programs... Zobraziť viac
