Nose dive: a field guide to the world's smells

By McGee, Harold

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: 600

Call Number: 612.86 MCG

"Smell is such a powerful and revealing sense because it detects actual little pieces of things in the world. It gives us direct evidence of what those things are made of-unlike the indirectness of vision or hearing, which register light waves and air movements. Those little pieces are volatile molecules, so little that they're able to break away from their source and fly invisibly through the air to reach our nose. To begin to understand a thing's smell, then, is to identify the many volatile molecules it emits. Its overall smell is a composite, created by the component smells or "notes" of its most prominent volatile molecules. When different things seem to echo each other with shared component smells, it's a sign that those things have some volatile molecules in common. And the chemical identities of the molecules are keys to why they're there. They're tokens of the processes that created them. Text and 200 tables cover this topic, in a book by an expert on the chemistry and history of food science and cooking"--

The salt fix: why the experts got it all wrong--and how eating more might save your life

By DiNicolantonio, James

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: 600

Call Number: 613.2852 DIN

"We all know the dangers of sugar and salt: but the danger attributed to the second white crystal has more to do with getting too little of it, not too much. A leading cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy overturns conventional thinking about salt and explores instead the little-understood importance of it, the health dangers of having too little, and how salt can actually help you improve sports performance, crush sugar cravings, and stave off common chronic illnesses. Too little salt in the diet can shift the body into semi-starvation mode and cause insulin resistance, and may even cause you to absorb twice as much fat for every gram you consume. Too little salt in certain populations can actually increase blood pressure, as well as resting heart rate. We need salt in order to hydrate and nourish our cells, transmit nerve signals, contract our muscles, ensure proper digestion and breathing, and maintain proper heart function. The Salt Fix will show how we wrongly demonized this essential micronutrient as well as explain what the current science really says about this misunderstood mineral and how to maximize its effect so you can enjoy ideal health and longevity"--

Steve Jobs

By Isaacson, Walter

Publishing Date: c2011

Classification: 600

Call Number: 621.39 ISA

"FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHIES OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AND ALBERT EINSTEIN, THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE BIOGRAPHY OF STEVE JOBS. Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues--Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, and when societies around the world are trying to build digital-age economies, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology. He built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering. Although Jobs cooperated with this book, he asked for no control over what was written nor even the right to read it before it was published. He put nothing off-limits. He encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly. And Jobs speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about the people he worked with and competed against. His friends, foes, and colleagues provide an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped his approach to business and the innovative products that resulted. Driven by demons, Jobs could drive those around him to fury and despair. But his personality and products were interrelated, just as Apple's hardware and software tended to be, as if part of an integrated system. His tale is instructive and cautionary, filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values"--

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Rewilding agricultural landscapes: a California study in rebalancing the needs of people and nature

Publishing Date: [2021]

Classification: 600

Call Number: 630

This work seeks to be accessible to students, activists, and policymakers, as well as researchers and practitioners. The book promotes the potential for rewilding agricultural landscapes in desert and dryland ecosystems. California’s San Joaquin Valley is given as an example. Practitioners in habitat restoration, land management, marine biology, environmental science, restoration ecology, and wildlife biology give details on innovative efforts to restore damaged farmland, water resources, air quality, and species diversity in former agricultural lands of the San Joaquin Valley. Additionally, the book explores social, regulatory, and economic aspects of rewilding the San Joaquin Valley, looking at landowner participation and community environmental education. Lessons learned from the San Joaquin Valley are applied to show how farmland rewilding methods can be applied around the world. The book concludes with a framework for future efforts to restore desert and dryland ecosystems. B&w photos, charts, and maps are included. Annotation ©2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - (Book News)

Perilous bounty: the looming collapse of American farming and how we can prevent it

By Philpott, Tom

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: 600

Call Number: 630.286 PHI

An unsettling journey into the United States' disaster-bound food system, and an exploration of possible solutions, from leading food politics commentator and farmer-turned-journalist Tom Philpott.

Hardy Californians: a woman's life with native plants

By Rowntree, Lester

Publishing Date: 2006

Classification: 600

Call Number: 635.9 ROW

Lester G.E. Rowntree (1879-1979), free-spirited adventurer and pioneering botanist, was fifty-two when she traded a comfortable home for the life of a peripatetic traveler in the California mountains, deserts, and forests. Through hundreds of articles, two books, and uncounted public lectures, Rowntree shared her vast knowledge of California native plants and argued passionately for the protection of the state's bountiful flora. A mountain mystic who worshipped on Sierra peaks, bathed in alpine streams, and lived for months on beans and bread, Rowntree has remained an inspiration in native plant horticulture and plant conservation to this day. This beloved classic, first published in 1936, is Rowntree's poetic sketch of California and its plant life. This new edition includes a biographical essay, a chapter on Rowntree's horticultural legacy, an updated species list, and a complete bibliography of her writings.--From publisher description.

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Floret Farm's discovering dahlias: a guide to growing and arranging magnificent blooms

By Benzakein, Erin

Publishing Date: [2021]

Classification: 600

Call Number: 635.9339 BEN

"Grow and arrange breathtaking dahlias to enhance every occasion. In this luxe compendium, world-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to cultivating gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages, readers will discover expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias, including a simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system, an A-Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties, and step-by-step how-tos for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion. Full of expert wisdom and overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers"--

Milk: a 10,000-year food fracas

By Kurlansky, Mark

Publishing Date: 2019

Classification: 600

Call Number: 637.109 KUR

According to the Greek creation myth, we are so much spilt milk; a splatter of the goddess Hera's breast milk became our galaxy, the Milky Way. But while mother's milk may be the essence of nourishment, it is the milk of other mammals that humans have cultivated ever since the domestication of animals more than 10,000 years ago, originally as a source of cheese, yogurt, kefir, and all manner of edible innovations that rendered lactose digestible, and then, when genetic mutation made some of us lactose-tolerant, milk itself. Before the industrial revolution, it was common for families to keep dairy cows and produce their own milk. But during the nineteenth century, mass production and urbanization made milk safety a leading issue of the day, with milk-borne illnesses a common cause of death. Pasteurization slowly became a legislative matter. And today, milk is a test case in the most pressing issues in food politics, from industrial farming and animal rights to GMOs, the locavore movement, and advocates for raw milk, who controversially reject pasteurization. Profoundly intertwined with human civilization, milk has a compelling and a surprisingly global story to tell, and historian Mark Kurlansky is the perfect person to tell it. Tracing the liquid's diverse history from antiquity to the present, he details its curious and crucial role in cultural evolution, religion, nutrition, politics, and economics.

Mediterranean clay pot cooking: traditional and modern recipes to savor and share

By Wolfert, Paula

Publishing Date: ©2009

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.5918 WOL

"In 'Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking', Wolfert shares recipes as vibrant as the Mediterranean itself, along with the delightful stories behind the earthy pots, irresistible dishes, and outstanding cooks she has met along the way. And don't worry if your collection doesn't match Wolfert's; for each recipe, she suggests alternative equipment. With her inimitable passion for detail, Wolfert demystifies the process of clay pot cooking, in which fresh ingredients are transformed slowly, richly, lusciously into magnificent meals. She offers 150 recipes both classic and contemporary, all of which offers extraordinary depth of flavor"--Page 2 of cover.

Nourish me home: 125 soul-sustaining, elemental recipes

By Burns, Cortney

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.5973 BUR

"Renowned chef and tastemaker Cortney Burns left the streets of San Francisco for the rural mountains and gnarled history of New England. She learned the ways and flavors of her new home through its people, gardens, forests, and dramatic seasons, and translated all of it into her famous cooking. In this groundbreaking new project, she tells the story of her personal journey and how any cook can work their spirituality and sense of place into what they create. This is elemental home cooking, with 125 recipes for those looking to build their repertoire of nourishing, delicious foods. Organized like no other cookbook, here each chapter focuses on a different element. Fire is all about roasting meats, vegetables shine in Earth, Water features soups and stews, the magic of baking is revealed in Air, and Aether offers imaginative, healthful takes on preserves. This collection comes in a sensually compelling, foil-stamped package, with 100 vibrant photographs and 50 hand-drawn illustrations of beautiful feathers, flowers, and medicinal plants"--

My bread: the revolutionary no-work, no-knead method

By Lahey, Jim

Publishing Date: 2009

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.815 LAH

New York's premier baker shares his no-knead, slow-rise fermentation method for baking rustic, deep-flavored bread in a home oven.

Mastering bread: the art and practice of handmade sourdough, yeasted bread, and pastry

By Vetri, Marc

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.815 VET

"From a master of the artisan bread movement comes a comprehensive guide to making incredible bread at home, featuring more than 80 delicious recipes"--

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Craft: an American history

By Adamson, Glenn

Publishing Date: 2021

Classification: 600

Call Number: 680.973 ADA

"A groundbreaking and endlessly surprising history of how artisans created America, from the nation's origins to the present day"--