Genres : Non Fiction

En todo el mundo, la mayoría de las personas obtienen sus calorías de la agricultura “anual”: plantas que crecen rápidamente durante una temporada, producen muchas semillas y luego mueren. Todas las sociedades humanas que han dependido de cultivos anuales para obtener alimentos básicos han colapsado. La Agricultura de Restauración explica cómo podemos obtener todos los beneficios de los ecosistemas naturales y perennes y crear sistemas agrícolas que imiten la naturaleza en forma y función y al mismo tiempo satisfagan nuestras...

Part of the joy and wonder of farming lies in the changing of the seasons: planting, calving, tilling, milking, harvest . . . As the seasons pass, any dairy or cattle operation will see its share of problems crop up as well, many with seasonal regularity. Acclaimed veterinarian Hubert Karreman calls on his nearly thirty years of experience in organic and holistic medicine to guide you on how to recognize, treat and prevent a year’s worth of problems with your...

If you’re looking for an honest, straightforward, no-holds-barred book about the challenges of building a successful farming business, then Farming Without Losing Your Hat is the book for you. Author Paul Dorrance shares from his own real-world experiences, taking a practical-only approach, focusing on the less-glamorous but essential parts of farming and ranching successfully today. Specifically, you will learn how to: - build a unique brand and company voice; - grow a loyal audience to sell to; - navigate the...

Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India’s Legacy is a collection of fourteen short essays. It presents a holistic view of ancient medical history and Indian developments in ophthalmology, the authors’ medical specialty. Deep respect for their homeland is apparent, as is their concern for sighted and visually impaired patients at home in the United States or on service trips abroad. Readers may be surprised to learn that cataract surgery was first described and performed in India nearly three thousand...

Is he pulling away? Did the texting suddenly slow down? Are you staring at your phone wondering what to send — or whether to send anything at all? Take a breath. Hi, I’m Chase. I’ve been on the other side of this dynamic. I used to be the guy who pulled back. I’ve also spent years helping women understand what actually happens inside a man’s head when communication shifts. And here’s the truth most people won’t tell you: The wrong...

Nature is complex, elegant, and infinite in its wisdom. Farmers who are truly successful learn nature's many facets and her intricate dance; they crack the code of how to honor and feed this boundless natural system while coaxing the production needed for the survival of a modern farm. Natural product formulator and farm consultant Jerry Brunetti wraps together a lifetime of learning and his uncanny observations in this fascinating volume on the interconnected dynamics in place on a farm --...

A practical guide to interpreting soil test results for farmers and other stewards of the earth wanting to understand what nutrients are available to plants and learn how to more effectively grow crops, turfgrass and other plants. This book, written by an experienced soil consultant, gives real-world advice about how to decipher the jungle of numbers found on soil and water test reports and shows how to comprehend what the numbers mean for your crop. McKibben gives clear, easy-to-understand information...

Goats thrive on fully organic natural care. As natural browsers, they have higher mineral requirements than other domestic animals, so diet is a critical element to maintaining optimal livestock health. In Natural Goat Care, consultant Pat Coleby shows how to solve health problems both with natural herbs and medicines and the ultimate cure, bringing the soil into healthy balance. Topics include: correct housing and farming methods; choosing the right livestock; diagnosing health problems; nutritional requirements and feeding practices; vitamins and...

You have read the books. You have made the promises. You have prayed the same prayers. And yet the pattern keeps returning.Breaking Free Forever was written for the Christian who is done with cycling between remorse and relapse, and who wants a clear, workable plan for real freedom. Rodney Koop calls habitual sin what it is: slavery. Then he points to the way out that most of us missed, even after years in church.The core message is simple and confrontational...

"Lace up your hiking boots! Let Griffin guide you over granite mountains, through thunderstorms, and wildflower-studded meadows." —Barbara Olson Lawrence, author of the forthcoming Drawing WaterAt fifty, she chose adventure over fear.After the sudden loss of her best friend, Joan Griffin could have retreated. Instead, she made a bold decision: to hike the 200-mile John Muir Trail through California’s breathtaking High Sierra.Now—not someday.Joined by two strong, spirited women also in their fifties, Joan steps onto the trail ready for exploration...