Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse: A Novel of the Turbulent Near Future (Expanded and Updated 33 Chapter Edition)

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"Patrriots" the Book

Good reference

Militia-Style Survivalist Manual in a Fiction Format

Excellent source of information

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Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse: A Novel of the Turbulent Near Future (Expanded and Updated 33 Chapter Edition)
James Wesley Rawles
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Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse is novel set in the near future that describes a full scale socioeconomic collapse. More than just an exciting read, it is packed with useful survival and preparedness tips. It was described by one reviewer as "A survival manual neatly dressed as fiction."

An earlier short draft edition of the novel was distributed as shareware on the Internet in the early 1990s. At the time, despite the relatively small readership of the Internet, it had more than 82,000 downloads, making it the net´s most popular shareware novel of the decade. It was hosted at seven mirror sites on three continents.

"Patriots" is distinctly pro-Christian, pro-preparedness, pro-gun ownership, and anti-racist. It is considered a "must read" by those are concerned with the fragility of our society, and those interested in preparedness. It is also popular in Libertarian circles. "Patriots" was authored by James Wesley, Rawles, the editor of www.SurvivalBlog.com

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"Patrriots" the Book.......2007-07-22

"Patriots" is one of the best books of its type I have ever read. Though written in a novel format, it can readly serve as a primer or manual of preparedness in these uncertain times. The author sets a very plausible background for the cause of collapse that is as current as today's headlines. AS well, it develops into dire case at the end, almost worst case. Throughout the book, the author through his characters (most of the main ones anyway)show their Christian beliefs and the dispensing of charity. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to prepare for uncertain times, regardless of their nature, invasion, pandemic, storms, etc.

Good reference.......2007-06-23

This a good read on basic survival skills. The best parts of this
book are author's recommendations on "existing" products.

Dressed as a novel, it provides a good reference book on guns and other
survival tools and materials.

The story line is poorly developed; it looks like the author wanted
to squeeze in as many details about the survival "tools/materials" and
the actual story takes a back seat.

It is a good read and I recommend this book even if you are not Christian
or don't like guns.

It is a must read for Christians and gun enthusiasts.

Militia-Style Survivalist Manual in a Fiction Format.......2007-06-08

Patriots is a TEOWAWKI , militia-style survivalist novel packed with information. While Patriots does mention stockpiling food and the use of non-hybrid seeds this is not a book about self-sufficiency. The premise of the novel is that an economic depression spirals out of control. The economy completely collapses, money becomes worthless, the mail stops, the power grid and phone system shuts down and the government at all levels disappears. In the story this period is understatedly call the Crunch, but no depression in the history of the United States has been nearly so severe. Even church services appear to stop for several years.

With the United States in turmoil and collapse, the United Nations and at least some international banks have survived. Together they become the catalyst behind a provisional federal government that seeks to exert near dictatorial control over America. Frankly, I believe there is much more strength in the institutions of the United States than there ever was in the United Nations and so this plot scenario strained believability for me. However, when asked, James Rawles stated, "I made the scenario in the novel a near `worst case' in order to make it more interesting reading, and as an opportunity to show the need for planning and preparedness in a variety of areas..."

Using the Crunch as a literary device Rawles packs the novel with data about guns, medicine, fuels, equipment and tactics. The book has been described in several online reviews as a "survival manual fairly neatly dressed as fiction." Indeed it is much more entertaining than reading the facts in a reference book or manual. But this is also the greatest weakness. It is hard to pack facts into a novel without the author intruding into the story. Much of this story is told in the form of narration, as opposed to showing within the flow of the events. Characterization is weak. Both author intrusion and narration weaken the literary quality of the story but add to the amount of information Rawles packs into the book

Recommendation: The information is five-star, the literary quality is two star. Buy Patriots for the "survival manual," not the fiction story.

Excellent source of information.......2007-05-15

As other reviewers have mentioned, this book starts out kind of slow. It goes through the description of the how the economy came to be in such a bad shape and then describes how it fell. It was not something I personally cared for. However once you get past the details of how the U.S.A. economy crashed the book takes you on a winding path of survival and patriotism.

The book is a great source for anyone wanting to know more about preparing for any long term emergency. The author goes into detail about what equipment the characters have and where they got modifications to those pieces of equipment. He then goes on to give an appendix listing where most of the items can be purchased or services rendered.

All in all, I gave it 5 stars not only for the great source of information but the very entertaining fiction read.

Also if you enjoy this book you will most likely enjoy "Lights Out".[...]

Great Read.......2007-05-10

I cannot add anymore to this book than has already been added by others, all i can say is fantastic read.

Lords of the Harvest: Biotech, Big Money, and the Future of Food

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A very good brief history on the biotech agriculture trend....
great book, strange reviews
A good book.
Unbiased History of Biotechnology
Great storytelling

Lords of the Harvest: Biotech, Big Money, and the Future of Food
Daniel Charles
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ASIN: 0738202916
Release Date: 2001-09-18

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Just as science learned to decode DNA through reverse genetics, a little bit of reverse reading might help explain why NPR correspondent Daniel Charles set out to write the agrobiotech equivalent of fly-on-the-wall industry epics like World War 3.0, Liar's Poker, and Hit Men. Read the epilogue first--here's where he most eloquently explains the dueling American myths (of both scientific progress and the sanctity of the land as God-given gifts) that have fueled the recent battle of biotechnology against environmentalism and consumer advocacy over genetically modified crops. It's a necessarily stirring justification for a story that, however well told, may lack for a general audience some of the pathos or glamour of similar tussles within such fields as medicine or entertainment.

This is really the story of one company--American chemical giant Monsanto, which, some 20 years ago, pushed forward the technology of injecting different plants such as corn and soybeans with genes that would make them able to act as their own insecticides (insects would simply die upon eating them). From there, Monsanto went on to orchestrate a stunning takeover of much of the seed business, but its plans for what seemed like world agricultural domination were trounced when first European, then U.S. activists sparked a massive backlash against GMOs ("genetically modified organisms") pumped up with the company's patented genes--even absent substantive scientific evidence that genetically modified crops were any more harmful (or, for that matter, more modified) to people or the environment than those without designer genes.

Given the recent explosion of genetic research, it's fascinating to see the relatively primitive origins of this field in the early 1980s, and to discover the inner workings of world agribusiness, especially (as the farm-bred Charles rightly points out) in a society where most people have no idea where their food comes from, or what happens to it along the way. It's just that Charles's valiant attempt to make a bunch of nerdy, competitive scientists and soulless, profit-grubbing Monsanto execs interesting is mostly in vain. Still, you have to love the early '90s comedy of errors that was the grandiose launch and swift demise of the superengineered tomato--especially when an old-school tomato breeder tries to tell her boss, a biotech exec and agricultural illiterate, that nature's breeding process can't be accelerated to meet production goals. His curt response? "Think out of the box." (Or crate, as it were.) --Timothy Murphy

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A riveting tale of the battle over genetically engineered foods, and an inside look at a biotech food empire.

Once confined to the research laboratory, the genetic engineering of plants is now a big business that is changing the face of modern agriculture. Giant corporations are creating designer crops with strange powers-from cholesterol-reducing soybeans to plants that act as miniature drug factories, churning out everything from vaccines to insulin. They promise great benefits: better health for consumers, more productive agriculture-even an end to world hunger. But the vision has a dark side, one of profit-driven tampering with life and the possible destruction of entire ecosystems. In Lords of the Harvest, Daniel Charles takes us deep inside research labs, farm sheds, and corporate boardrooms to reveal the hidden story behind this agricultural revolution. He tells how a handful of scientists at Monsanto drove biotechnology from the lab into the field, and how the company's opponents are fighting back with every tool available to them, including the cynical manipulation of public fears. A dramatic account of boundless ambition, political intrigue, and the quest for knowledge, Lords of the Harvest is ultimately a story of idealism and of conflicting dreams about the shape of a better world.

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A very good brief history on the biotech agriculture trend...........2007-07-08

This book was just a very pleasant historical overview of the biotechnology growth in agriculture. This presented the various companies that were in competition in the new industry: Monsanto, Dupont and some of the European companies. This was told in a very good story approach, giving different perspectives from different times and from different people (including scientists and protesters). The most interesting part is Monsanto's comparison as the "Microsoft of biotechnology" due to its predator practice of licensing DNA around their roundup ready seeds. However, they did differ in the approach from Microsoft, as they made the approach from going straight to the corporate farmers in hopes to quickly cash in on the science. I believe this might have been their downfall (and that include other companies that did this too). If they would have followed Microsoft strategy of coming up through the small personal farmers and maybe even the small time gardeners, they might achieved the Microsoft fame and captured most all of the market. Instead, they lost market shares and squabbles in the biotechnology backlash. All in all the book, really gives the story well enough to come away with more understanding of what occurred and part of the scare around genetically modified foods and plants. These companies mentioned in the book all now share science information and are back to a more scientific rather than overly corporate approach. The only complaint that many people have on this book, is it ends at the time right before the biotech is starting to explode again. And excellent read!

great book, strange reviews.......2007-06-14

I thought a lot of the reviews listed here accusing the author of bias were very misleading. I feel that some of those reveiwers did not read the book, or missed vital pieces while considering thier claims. While certainly no account can claim to be perfect, this book is a fantastic reference for those interested in the subject on many levels. The author weaves a story that helps readers to sympathize with and understand both sides of the debate. Additionally, by bringing together many different resources his list of sources and references for each chapter can help the reader delve further into agriculture, bioengineering and eco-activism as they choose.

I would strongly reccomend this book for anyone seeking an overview of the basic conflicts in the world world of bioengineering, agriculture or environmentalism.

A good book........2006-04-01

I'm an (unemplyed) agronomist and I live in Brazil.I bought this good book by Amazon.This boook is good and full of informations.
The problem of this book is that, it sometimes makes some mistakes.To example, in prologue is writed that:"Soybeans came from China, corn from Central America and wheat probably originated somewhere in sothwestern Asia."
The soybeans and corn informatios are correct, but the author couldn't tells us, that wheat was originated in Middle East.I can understand that an american hate Islam, but I can't understand why an american author make this mistake such as this.He must remeber that wheat wasn't domesticated by islamics, but was originated thousands of years before the islamism be created.
Again, on page 41, the author claims that Alexander Graham Bell was a genius.Not correct.Graham Bell, didn't invented the telephone, who was in fact invented by an italian called Antonio Meucci.Even the american congress realized this fact some years ago.In fact, Graham Bell (a jew) was deeply linked to eugenics movement such as to example: The Wright Brothers,Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, John D. Rockefeller, John P. Morgan(jew as Bell), Lenin(jew), Trotsky (jew), Dr. Morris Fishbein (AMA's president and also a jew),etc.
Even with this mistakes, this book is good and informative about this subject.

Unbiased History of Biotechnology.......2004-10-21

I am currently an undergrad at Michigan State University, graduating December 2004, studying Food Science. I read this book outside of school because of a recommendation by a teacher I had for International Food Laws in Europe (this was a study abroad). I thought this book was written really well as a book of just the facts. In his introduction, Daniel Charles states that he is writing this book and is trying just to give the facts, it is not one sided. He talks about both the industry's reasons for using biotech to make new crops (both the money drive and also just the drive for healthier foods) and gives the opposition's reasons for hating biotech.

I recommend this book for anyone that wants the history of biotechnology from the beginning. It is very imformative as well as a page turner (well it was for me at least).

Great storytelling.......2002-07-12

Daniel Charles' "Lords of the Harvest" succeeds in bringing perspective to the biotech industry and the contentious issue of genetically modified food. The author does this by personalizing the protaganists at the heart of the story: the scientists who were driven mainly by the quest for knowledge and discovery; the businesspeople who sought dollar returns from their laboratory investments; and the environmentalists who felt that genetic engineering was simply the latest ugly manifestation of an out-of-control agribusiness industry. The result is a highly entertaining and readable book that should interest a wide audience.

The scientists who invented and nurtured the industry tend to get much better treatment from Charles than either the businesspeople or the environmentalists. As a former science reporter for NPR, Charles seems most comfortable painting psychological portraits of the researchers at Monsanto and elsewhere. Charles lovingly details the innovative and pioneering work that these scientists undertook and the intriguing problems they solved. Charles shows how these early projects gave shape to the modern biotech industry, and his writing in these sections is vivid and interesting. And in the chapter "Infinite Horizons", Charles enthuses about the potential of biotechnology to help solve the world's problems. Throughout, Charles' enthusiasm for science and biotechnology is unmistakable.

On the other hand, the businesspeople of biotech get beat up pretty badly in the book. You get the feeling that Charles seems slightly upset that big business can't figure out how to bring the benefits of painstaking scientific discovery to the people. Specifically, Charles relates the numerous and sometimes humorous mistakes made by executives at Monsanto and Calgene (the inventor of the ill-fated "Flavr Savr" tomato) in their quests to dominate their respective markets. Charles successfully uses these case studies to add color and context to the larger story that he is telling (for example, the author's profile of Monsanto CEO Robert Shapiro and his messianic-like appeal to the company's scientists to help save the world with biotechnology). Charles does an excellent job describing the corporate cultures and the motivations of key individuals, rendering his descriptions of the business wheeling-and-dealing that went on behind the scenes that much more interesting. However, I think that Charles is correct in concluding that it was the arrogance of Monsanto's top executives, more than any other single factor, that ultimately led to the company's demise and the public backlash against biotechnology.

Unfortunately, the environmentalists don't get treated much better. Although Charles appears to have abundantly interviewed scientists and businesspeople to gather original material for the book, it doesn't seem that he had much success contacting environmentalists; the profiles of well-known biotech opponents such as Jeremy Rifkin and Benny Sharlin appear to have been drawn from secondary sources. Consequently we don't enjoy the same level of insight regarding their motivations compared with the scientists. So although Charles does a respectable job of reporting why the environmentalists opposed biotech products and the actions that they took, the author's sympathies do not appear to lie with the environmentalists. Instead, Charles deftly swats aside several of the well-known studies that purport to show risks associated with genetically modified crops (such as Dr. Pusztai's rat and John Losey's Monarch butterfly studies). In fact, a certain level of hostility arises when the author makes the charge that environmentalists nevertheless publicized such "murky and ill-defined" (p. 208) studies purporting risk merely as a way to further their own agendas. But it does not seem to occur to Charles that many environmentalists might have organized the challenge to genetically modified food out of genuine concern for the welfare of consumers.

I also take slight issue with Charles on two other issues. First is his silence concerning regulation of the biotech industry. His techno-utopian bias leads him to claim that biotech is not substantially different compared with traditional plant and animal breeding practices, with the implication that the public should not be overly concerned about regulation of the industry. But the scientists' tools to recombine DNA in novel ways are so powerful and the effects are so little understood that it is not unreasonable to suggest that a greater level of corporate accountability should be required to ensure that the public interest is protected.

Second, Charles should have addressed the recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) controversy more adequately, given that this was a major Monsanto initiative (the heart of the book was about Monsanto and its scientists). His relative silence on this issue is defeaning: could it be that the environmentalists' charges about the risks of rBGH have at least some merit?

Still, I believe that Charles has done a good job of navigating some very tricky ideological terrain. "Lords of the Harvest" is probably as balanced a book on the subject of biotechnology as any other you'll likely find, and I highly recommend it.

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Supermarket Wars: The Future of Global Food Retailing
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Leading international food retailers have in recent years expanded beyond national boundaries and started to operate on a global scale. This book describes the current state of the industry, looking in detail at the main competitors worldwide and analysing the factors underlying their successes and failures.

The Book of Tofu: Protein Source of the Future...Now!

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They weren't kidding about the title!
Tofu... just what the heck is it?
Everything you'd ever want to know about cooking tofu
Soy: The perfect food :-)
Tofu is good for you

The Book of Tofu: Protein Source of the Future...Now!
William Shurtleff , and Akiko Aoyagi
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An Incredible Food From The East To Revolutionize Cooking In The West

Amazingly versatile, ideal for weight control, low in saturated fats and cholesterol free, tofu is widely available in America today. This beautifully illustrated book is a complete guide to tofu, its forms, its traditions, including:

250 Gourmet Recipes from East and West -- Soups, Salads, Dressings, Sauces, Main Dishes, Casseroles, Barbecued and Deep-Fried Specialties, and Desserts.

Easy-to-Follow Instructions for Making 7 Varieties of Tofu at Home.

A Clear, Scientific Guide to Nutritional Benefits.

A Definitive Guide to Soyfoods, Japanese Foods, and Sources in the United States.

The protein backbone of East Asian diets, tofu offers an ideal answer to the protein problem for millions of nutrition-conscious Americans. Natural and inexpensive, quick and easy to prepare, an inspiration to creative cookery, tofu is a miraculous addition to the American menu, a food of the future.

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They weren't kidding about the title!.......2002-08-08

All you ever wanted to know and more you didn't even think to ask!

This book goes from fresh soybean to the end result. There are tables and illstrations on everything from the differences of each type of tofu to how it is made in different countries and the tools used to do so. There are recipes for every part of the process. And instructions for making 7 varieties of tofu at home. It addresses traditions, culure, history, nutrition, every aspect of this subject. Whether you're going to make it or eat it, if you're curious about it, this is the book for you.

Tofu... just what the heck is it?.......2001-03-28

Well, I have decided to return to vegetarianism... if that's the proper term. I gave up meat once before in college and enjoyed the many benefits of doing so. However, with a busy schedule and little time for eleborate meal planning, I always had difficulty finding the right things to eat. I have decided this time to better educate myself on what my choices are. I read this book because I had looked over a few vegetarian cookbooks and they are filled with recipes containing tofu. I kept asking myself... Just what the heck is it??

Well, EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about tofu is to be found in this volume, including the reasons why tofu is a better choice not only for your health, but for the sake of world resources as the population of our planet increases.

I am not an environmentalist, not even close. If people want to eat animals, I don't mind. So, I do not generally agree with those who say that eating meat is "wrong"... But, I do have a genuine respect for any argument that champions efficiency over waste. After reading this book, I was surprised at how much grain it takes (in pounds) to produce just one ounce of red meat... which tastes mighty fine, but is not exactly the perfect source of protein and really shouldn't be eaten on a daily basis. (Texans forgive me.)

So, all in all I recommened this book if you are thinking changing your lifestyle, or perhaps pondering the possibility of cutting back on your intake of saturated fat etc...

Ben Franklin was a vegetarian... If he could do it 200 years ago, then we cetainly have no excuse.

Everything you'd ever want to know about cooking tofu.......2001-03-11

Want to know more than just how to stir-fry tofu? This book has just about everything you'd want to know about that bland little block, including the history and manufacture of tofu. It even tells you how to make it yourself. Well, I tried it and got perfectly fine tofu (and a heck of a lot of okara, the bean residue left from straining the soymilk.) I nearly destroyed the kitchen, but it was fun and I learned to appreciate going to the store and buying a refrigerated pack.

If you don't care to try tofu in its Japanese guise (they even eat it cold with a dash of soy sauce) then you can try scrambled tofu. This is a real God-send for people who mustn't eat eggs and who miss a good mushroom omelet.

And did you know there were so many kinds of tofu, from kinugoshi, which is custard-like and can be used to make a good pumpkin pie, to extra-firm, which can be barbecued with sauce (just the thing if you have a summer grill party and can't serve meat. Grill some eggplant, zucchini, corn and tofu instead.)

Not every recipe in this book is useful for everyone (yuba, or the dried skin of soymilk) sounds yummy but is not found outside of good Chinese groceries in urban centers. However, this book will give you new ideas to use tofu.

Soy: The perfect food :-).......2000-01-08

Last year I purchased The Book of Tofu, by William Shurtleff and Akiko Aoyagi. Half recipe source-book, half cultural anthropological look at the history of tofu-making in Asia (Did you know that tofu has been eaten in China for thousands of years? Tell that to Newsweek, who listed tofu as a fad that would die out in the new millenium!), it soon convinced me of the importance of soy in the human diet. This book is fabulously researched, has excellent recipes and TONS of interesting information. We learned about more uncommon types of tofu, like Yuba (bean curd skin). (We soon hunted some down at our local asian market, YUM!) We haven't yet attempted to make our own soy milk or tofu, but this book covers these topics in easy to follow, detailed directions. Read this book! Eat Tofu! Be Happy (and healthy)!

Tofu is good for you.......1999-02-19

This book is very comprehensive in detailing how to make soymilk and manufacture tofu at home. It is quite easy -- maybe a little time consuming for the modern American. But, the benefits of soy far outweigh the two hours (or less) that it takes to make soymilk. My wife has been cleansed of her hayfever and allergies since we have completely switched to drinking only soymilk. Our children are thriving. Simply put: soy products are good for the heart, mind, and soul.

Profits from Natural Resources: How to Make Big Money Investing in Metals, Food, and Energy (Wiley Trading)

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Keep buying energy: Oil has already doubled in price .

Profits from Natural Resources: How to Make Big Money Investing in Metals, Food, and Energy (Wiley Trading)
Roland A. Jansen
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A comprehensive overview of the supply and demand picture for natural resources globally.

Many analysts now believe that a tightening of natural resources (oil, gas, grains, metals) is opening the door to tremendous investment opportunity. Roland Jansen provides a fully up-to-date examination of investing and trading in natural resources through prudent, realistic, yet profitable means, including stocks, futures, and mutual funds.

Roland A. Jansen (Liechtenstein & the Netherlands) is Director of LLB Fondsleitung AG, the fund management company of Liechtensteinische Landesbank.

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Keep buying energy: Oil has already doubled in price ........1999-07-26

"Profits from Natural Resources" appeared in the book stores in November 1998, when nobody paid attention to commodities and oil was trading at $ 10 a barrel. Now oil has doubled in price and natural resources as an investment sector has been sofar one of the hottest and best performing sectors of 1999. Say no more !

Meals to Come: A History of the Future of Food (California Studies in Food and Culture)

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Warren Belasco
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In this provocative and lively addition to his acclaimed writings on food, Warren Belasco takes a sweeping look at a little-explored yet timely topic: humanity's deep-rooted anxiety about the future of food. People have expressed their worries about the future of the food supply in myriad ways, and here Belasco explores a fascinating array of material ranging over two hundred years--from futuristic novels and films to world's fairs, Disney amusement parks, supermarket and restaurant architecture, organic farmers' markets, debates over genetic engineering, and more. Placing food issues in this deep historical context, he provides an innovative framework for understanding the future of food today--when new prophets warn us against complacency at the same time that new technologies offer promising solutions. But will our grandchildren's grandchildren enjoy the cornucopian bounty most of us take for granted? This first history of the future to put food at the center of the story provides an intriguing perspective on this question for anyone--from general readers to policy analysts, historians, and students of the future--who has wondered about the future of life's most basic requirement.

Fuel for Young Athletes: Essential Foods and Fluids for Future Champions

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Fuel for Young Athletes: Essential Foods and Fluids for Future Champions
Ann Litt
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The foundation for success in sports is formed by effective skill and tactical instruction, adequate physical conditioning, and proper nutrition. Fuel for Young Athletes provides guidelines for meeting the essential nutritional needs of adolescent athletes to set the stage for good health and optimal performance throughout their sport careers.

Development of an athletic body hinges on whether the aspiring athlete gets the appropriate amounts and types of foods and fluids to spur growth, meet daily energy needs, and keep weight and fat levels within healthy ranges. Fuel for Young Athletes provides food plans to tackle the demands of specific sports, and recipe and snack ideas that will appeal to teens and power their performance on playing fields and courts.

Registered dietician Ann Litt addresses all the key issues, such as weight management, vitamin supplementation, growth, and hydration. Fuel for Young Athletes provides the nutritional bases for successful sport participation through the teenage years and beyond.

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Fascinating, warm and delightful...

This is a history book more than a recipe book.

The Frugal Gourmet Keeps the Feast: Past Present and Future
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The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines: China, Greece, and Rome

ASIN: 0688115683

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Fascinating, warm and delightful..........2001-07-13

...is how this so-much-more-than a cookbook cookbook reads. Beyond tasty recipes, I found Smith's reintroduction of the concept of meals a true inspiration. His lively Biblical interpretations, witty lines, and tender family annecdotes are truly enjoyable but not cloying. All readers, cooks or not, can benefit from and enjoy Smith's insight into the historical and metaphysical elements of sustenance.

This is a history book more than a recipe book........2000-01-07

Jeff Smith gives some incredible instruction on food history and what feasting means to humanity before he ever gets to the recipes in this book. I love how he moves from past to present. Food is so very social and this man communicates well how important a sense of community and dining are linked. Makes me yearn for more extended family meals that have significance. The way I think about entertaining is altered after reading this book. Give yourself some time, sit down with a cup of tea, and give this book a good read. It is much more than a collection of recipes.

China's Past, China's Future (Critical Asian Scholarship)

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China's Past, China's Future (Critical Asian Scholarship)
Smil Vaclav
Manufacturer: RoutledgeCurzon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0415314992

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China has a population of 1.3 billion people, which puts strain on her natural resources. This volume, by one of the leading scholars on the earth's biosphere, is the result of a lifetime of study on China, and provides the fullest account yet of the environmental challenges that China faces.
The author examines China's energy resources, their uses, impacts and prospects, from the 1970s oil-crisis to the present day, before analyzing the key question of how China can best produce enough food to feed its enormous population. In answering this question the entire food chain- the environmental setting, post harvest losses, food processing, access to food and actual nutritional requirements - is examined, as well as the most effective methods of agricultural management. The final chapters focus upon the dramatic cost to the country's environment caused by China's rapid industrialization. Widespread environmental problems discussed include:
· Water and air pollution
· Water shortage
· Soil erosion
· Deforestation
· Desertification
· Loss of biodiversity
In conclusion, Smil argues that the decline of the Chinese ecosystem and environmental pollution has cost China about ten per cent of her annual GDP.
This book provides the best available synthesis on the environmental consequences of China's economic reform program and will prove essential reading to scholars with an interest in China and the environment.

The Frugal Gourmet keeps the Feast: Past, Present, and Future; Recipes And Stories that Explain how the Ancient Table May be celebrated in our time and How Food functions as Theological Talk in The Bible

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The Frugal Gourmet keeps the Feast: Past, Present, and Future; Recipes And Stories that Explain how the Ancient Table May be celebrated in our time and How Food functions as Theological Talk in The Bible
Jeff Smith
Manufacturer: William Morrow
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MBJUUS

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