Two out of every three Americans are overweight and have the health problems to prove it. Dr. Marcotte shares his experiences as a Family Doctor helping his patients choose health. "Your life and health are the only really valuable possessions you have. Almost everything else can be repaired or replaced," he says. With this approach in…
The centrality of food in life, and the importance of food as life, is undeniable. As a source of biological substrates, personal pleasure and political power, food is and has been an enduring requirement of human biological, social and cultural existence. In recent years, interest in food has increased across the academic, public and popular…
Food is about what to eat, why you eat, how to grocery shop, and more. Illustrating her points with humor, anecdotes, and entertaining episodes from her own life, Susan Powter explains how to buy low-fat food and prepare quick, easy meals, make sense of food labels, choose foods that reduce disease and increase energy levels, and more.
A unique and iconic cookbook by photographer Mary McCartney, bringing us delicious, easy, family-friendly meat-free recipes as well as gorgeous, colourful pictures taken by Mary herself. Food""is full of uncomplicated, tasty meals to tempt both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, enthusing readers to bring more meat-free cooking into…
Reception to this unique series has been overwhelmingly positive. With their shiny foil surfaces and bright colors, MAGIC WINDOWS hold enormous appeal for toddlers and preschoolers. These interactive concept books introduce early-learning concepts and first words. And with the low $4.95 price point, they make wonderful gifts and impulse buys. Our…
This must-have volume presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on food. Readers will evaluate whether the American food supply is actually safe. They will explore how farms should be operated. Readers will learn about the mistreatment of animals on factory farms, and the causes of hunger in the world. They will also consider…
Urban entrepreneurs are the driving force of pop culture. The Urban Entrepreneur series showcases a diverse group of successful men and women who grew up in the city. Discover how shoe companies use sports stars to target city kids and create billion-dollar marketing plans. Learn how fashion trends migrate through mainstream culture. Uncover how…
The Careers in Focus titles are a great value for your library or career center. Drawn from Ferguson's extensive database, each of these sturdy, hard-cover books focuses on a specific field, and is loaded with up-to-date career information. Each career article includes: -- job description -- advancement opportunities -- where to go for…
The captivating photographs of Picture This help introduce primary learners to a variety of themes and basic topics. Each book features simple text and clear labels describing interesting collections of objects. Includes an easy to use glossary.
Contents: How artists see food; Patterns and food; Good enough to eat ; Textures of food; Food and meaning; Arranging food; Harvest time; Displaying food; Supper time ; Food sculpture; Strange uses of food; You are what you eat; Zoom in close.
Now preteens can examine science in a meaningful way through this 12-book, reader-friendly series. In each title, reader focus on the vocational, environmental, technological, and societal aspects of major scientific principles. An exciting Internet theme is also carried through the graphics and text, with "links," "buttons,"…
This book explores the "tasty" science behind food. Topics include nutrition, the food pyramid, and the digestive system.
Food is one of the most basic resources that humans need for daily survival. Forty percent of the world's population gains a livelihood from agriculture and we all consume food. Yet control over this fundamental resource is concentrated in relatively few hands. The 2008 food price crisis illustrated both the volatility and vulnerability built…
Each book in this series explores a basic need or activity of people around the world. Find out how the location, resources, and weather make a difference in how people live.
A variety of jobs are available for those interested in cooking, writing, business, and science. Food is a full-color volume that explores 20 of these sought-after careers. Careers profiled include: Bakery industry workers Brewers Canning and preserving industry workers Caterers Confectionary industry workers Cookbook…
A celebration of cultural differences, these beautifully illustrated cultural books give young readers a fascinating look at the music, clothes, dance, food, and homes of other people around the world. By comparing their own way of life with other children around the world, young readers will discover that different does not necessarily mean…
This anthology contains a diverse collection of essays written by respected authorities in the fields of nutrition, food technology, and food safety. Taken together, they offer a broad spectrum of views. Disparate viewpoints of complex issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. Students are encouraged…
A play about celebrity chefs and the price you have to pay for ambition, from the Imaginary Body, the team behind the smash hit '100'. Edinburgh Fringe First Award, 2006 Top chef Frank Byrne has one ambition in life - to win the coveted third Michelin star for his restaurant, which will bring him the success he craves and confirm his…
Food is one of the most basic resources that humans need for daily survival. Forty percent of the world's population gains a livelihood from agriculture and we all consume food. Yet control over this fundamental resource is concentrated in relatively few hands. The 2008 food price crisis illustrated both the volatility and vulnerability built…
Teach kids abour reducing waste through reusing and recycling materials. These books begin by introducing where each material comes from, how it is made and used, and whether it is renewable or nonrenewable.
This is a collection of humorous poetry in which Nash examines such topics as the question of salad dressing in The chief has imagination and the dilemma of dining out in I'll stay out of your diet if you'll stay out of mine.
Over the past century, the growing food industry has brought dramatic changes to what foods people eat, where foods come from, and how they are produced. These changes have affected our diet, our health, our lives, and our planet. Food provides a fascinating overview of the challenges the global community faces surrounding food production and…
This book explores the "tasty" science behind food. Topics include nutrition, the food pyramid, and the digestive system.
Each article includes: - Quick Facts: summarizes important facts - Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities - History: describes the history of the job in relation to the industry or field - The Job: describes primary and secondary duties - Requirements: discusses high school and post-secondary education and training as…
This book explores the concept of food, and why living things - i.e., animals, humans and plants - need it.
Food complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by exploring the myriad ways in which food affects our lives.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact.…
Why do we have day and night? What is the "food chain"? How is rock recycled? Cycles in Science examines the rhythms and cycles of science, providing a simple framework in which concepts of astronomy, biology, physics, and chemistry are explored. Each book contains: -- accessible explanations of scientific concepts, --…
Articles on varying perspectives on food cover topics such as nutrition, safety of the food supply, and whether fast food and snacks are responsible for obesity.
The many different kinds of food in the world are explored. Readers will learn that climate and weather affect where various crops can grow and where certain foods are produced. Topics include farming methods, famine, researching new crops, and ways of preserving and transporting food.