A harrowing investigation of the tortuous path our food products take'from slaughter to SpamOn the production line in American packing-houses, there is one cardinal rule: the chain never slows. Under pressure to increase supply, the supervisors of meat-processing plants have routinely accelerated the pace of conveyors, leading to inhumane conditions, increased accidents, and food of questionable, often dangerous quality. In The Chain, acclaimed journalist...

"Increased awareness of the environment and an ever-present interest in curb appeal means that homeowners are eager for more sustainable, natural landscaping. And why shouldn't they be? In addition to supporting local flora and fauna, ditching grass for lush, native plants helps lower water bills and results in self-sustaining gardens long-term. In John Gidding's At Home with Nature, American homeowners will find thorough blueprints to reap these...

"We can all make tasty and surprising dishes from wild food found in our cities. With expert advice from professional forager and bestselling Timber author Lisa Rose, alongside elegant photography, this handy guide explains how to identify and where to find 50 plants that grow across the temperate US; accompanying simple recipes help prepare wild feasts"--

Readers learn about native animals and their habitats, including bears, moose, mountain lions, eagles, and many more. A more complex text and storyline appears on the left-hand pages for parents to read and children read the right-hand pages with text designed for their reading level.

Aliens live among us. Thousands of species of nonnative flora and fauna have taken up residence within U. S. borders. Our lawns sprout African grasses, our roadsides flower with European weeds, and our homes harbor Asian, European, and African pests. Misguided enthusiasts deliberately introduced carp, kudzu, and starlings. And the American cowboy spread such alien life forms as cows, horses, tumbleweed, and anthrax, supplanting and supplementing the...

"A revelatory look at the previously unseen world behind today's psychedelic renaissance: contemporary Western women who have long guided people on shamanic, visionary journeys of healing and self-discovery"--