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  Food Politics - What Everyone...

  Robert Paarlberg

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  This authoritative primer lays out everything you need to know to understand today's global food landscape. 
   
   
   
  The third edition of Food Politics has been updated to reflect the latest developments and research on today's global food landscape, including the realities of food markets, farm production methods, food manufacturing, and dietary health challenges. New material covers the rise of China in world food markets and global food politics, the unabated and increasing risks to farming from climate change, the impact COVID-19 had on incomes and hunger, the equally shocking impact from the war in Ukraine on food prices and trade, and surprising scientific and technical breakthroughs such as the genome editing of crops (CRISPR) and the marketing of cell-cultured (animal-free) meats. Each chapter has been updated with new data on population growth, hunger and food security, trade conflicts, humanitarian aid, carbon farming, regenerative agriculture, holistic grazing, animal welfare, genetically engineered food, and more. 
   
   
   
  Discussing the politics and policies that continue to shape our contemporary food system, Robert Paarlberg challenges myths and critiques more than a few of today's fashionable beliefs about farming and food. A must-listen for those ready to have their thinking about food politics informed, but also challenged.

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  Beatrix Potter’s Botanical - The...

  Marta McDowell

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  A rare collection of Beatrix Potter's own botanical art, and an exploration of the role these plants played in her personal and literary life.Beatrix Potter's Botanical collects and showcases 65 plants and fungi that Beatrix Potter made special study of in her often-overlooked career as a botanical artist. For each species we see Potter’s original pencil and watercolor renderings, learn about the specimen’s role in her various beloved gardens, and hear the stories of how it inspired or appeared in her literary work. The result is a new look at the celebrated illustrator as a pioneering botanical artist and budding scientist. Beatrix Potter is a beloved author and illustrator and this gorgeous exploration of her work will appeal to a wide array of fans.

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  Tending Tomorrow - Courageous...

  Leah Reesor-Keller

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  The future is uncertain. But flourishing doesn’t have to be. We know without a doubt that humans have power to change the earth in lasting ways. Climate change is not a niche issue: it is the unfolding story of our embodied lives. As we join in with the groaning of creation, we wonder how we and coming generations will make our home in a potentially inhospitable future. In the face of environmental and social upheaval, Tending Tomorrow lays out a path for Christians seeking courage and inspiration for the uncertain journey ahead. Drawing on metaphors from the natural world, author Leah Reesor-Keller offers foundational, transformative practices for leaders and communities to foster healthier cultures during a time of ecological devastation. ​ When we dig into the roots of faith and culture, and envision new interactions and patterns, we plant seeds of change. Seeds that ignite courageous imagination. Seeds that repair injustice. Seeds that nurture a tomorrow where possibilities bloom and people and planet flourish.

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  humAIn - Unlock Your Potential...

  Don Roosan Ph.D.

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  We’ve all heard the sweeping claims: “AI will take over all our jobs!" or "AI will solve every problem and create a perfect world!" But what’s the reality behind these dramatic predictions? With the constant buzz about artificial intelligence, it’s natural to feel anxious, confused, and overwhelmed. humAIn cuts through the hype and fear, offering a practical, human-centered guide to AI that empowers you to take control. This book demystifies AI, providing you with essential skills to navigate the flood of misinformation and confusion surrounding this revolutionary technology. It's not about wild speculations or doomsday scenarios—just straightforward insights to help you understand AI's true potential. Whether AI is composing poetry, creating art, or streamlining your daily tasks, you'll learn how to harness its power—no technical expertise required. humAIn prepares you for the AI revolution with life-changing strategies that help you adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world. This is more than a book; it's your roadmap to unlocking your potential and embracing the opportunities that AI offers.  
  Author Dr. Don Roosan is a global leader in artificial intelligence integration and a passionate advocate for using AI responsibly to improve our world. An internationally recognized scientist and researcher, he has spent his career guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of AI, helping them foster innovation while maintaining ethical integrity. As a faculty member at the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Merrimack College in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Roosan is at the forefront of shaping the future of AI in a way that benefits society.

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  Healing the System - A...

  John McBarron Hodgson MD

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  As a healthcare provider, do you feel frustrated and fatigued with an impersonal, administrative-heavy system where you don’t feel your opinion matters? Do you feel powerless to effect change? You’re not alone! Provider burnout is rampant due to bureaucratic overload, long work hours, and the lack of community, respect, and autonomy at work. But these issues can be addressed without significant expense or a major system overhaul. Dr. John McB. Hodgson’s approach to healthcare change re-empowers healthcare providers to do what they love to do—care for patients, solve problems, and influence the delivery system. In Healing the System, Dr. Hodgson draws on his experience as a seasoned cardiologist to suggest easy-to-implement changes that healthcare providers and administrators can make to combat the increasingly dysfunctional environment typical of current practice. These simple changes can bring a sense of fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction back to the practice of medicine, and the entire system will be energized. Hodgson’s solutions includegetting back to missional purpose, rather than focusing solely on the numbers;empowering teams and community;encouraging equity in the place where providers practice;involving providers in administrative functions and decision making; andhonoring one another, no matter the position or the department.The message in this book encourages physicians and other healthcare delivery professionals to create an environment and culture in which everyone can thrive.

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  Lost Lake Erie

  Jennifer Boresz Engelking

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  Serene one moment and destructive the next, Lake Erie's moods mirror its tumultuous role in history . 
   
  As the site of Cleveland's Great Lakes Exposition, the lake offered visitors a respite from the Great Depression, and Hotel Victory, once considered the world's largest summer resort, drew thousands to Put-In-Bay. Daring postal workers dangerously crossed the ice-covered surface on hybrid "boats" and by foot. Canal Street, at the Buffalo Wharf, was once called "the Wickedest Street in America." The Erie is one of thousands of ships that lie in a solemn graveyard below the surface. And rum runners turned the lake into a watery highway for illegal booze during Prohibition. 
   
  Author Jennifer Boresz Engelking reveals entertaining, heartbreaking, and nostalgic stories of the lost sites, businesses, and industries of Lake Erie.

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