Maria Rodale Bücher

Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale's Organic Manifesto irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment. She traces the genesis of chemical farming and the rise of the immense companies that profit from it, bringing to light the government's role in allowing such practices to flourish. She further explains that modern organic farming would not only help reverse climate change by reducing harmful carbon emissions and soil depletion, but would also improve the quality of the food we eat, reduce diseases from asthma to cancer, and ensure a better quality of life in farming communities nationwide. For every parent wondering how best to safeguard the health and safety of her children; for every environmentalist in search of a solution to the worsening crisis that afflicts our land, air, and waters; for every shopper who questions whether it is worth it to pay more for organic, Maria Rodale offers straightforward answers and a single, definitive course of action: We must demand organic now.

Focusing on the urgent need for organic gardening, Maria Rodale explores the troubling relationships between chemical companies, the agricultural education system, and government agencies that compromise farming practices. Through interviews with experts and farmers, she argues that chemical-free farming is crucial for environmental protection and public health. The book sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding organic farming and advocates for a return to sustainable practices to safeguard our health and the planet.

An IACP Cookbook Award nominee, this book presents a collection of innovative recipes that celebrate culinary creativity and diverse flavors. It combines traditional techniques with modern twists, offering readers both inspiration and practical guidance. Each recipe is designed to enhance cooking skills while encouraging experimentation in the kitchen. With vibrant photography and insightful tips, it serves as a valuable resource for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs looking to expand their culinary repertoire.

"Join bestselling author, activist, and garden expert Maria Rodale on her shamanic journeys as she reflects on her surprising conversations with the spirits of the familiar plants and animals around us-and the knowledge they share with us. In Love, Nature, Magic, organic advocate and former CEO of a global health and wellness company Maria Rodale combines her love of nature and gardening with her experience in shamanic journeying, embarking on an epic adventure to learn from plants, animals, and insects-including some of the most misunderstood beings in nature. Maria asks them their purpose and listens as they show and declare what they want us humans to know. From Thistles to Snakes, Poison Ivy to Mosquitoes, these nature beings convey messages that are relevant to every human, showing us how to live in balance and harmony on this Earth. Through journeys filled with surprises, humor, and foibles, follow Maria's evolution from being annoyed with to accepting-and even falling in love with-our most difficult neighbors (including human ones). Along the way, she tells her own story of how she learned about shamanic journeying and its near-universal manifestation in traditional cultures worldwide. She describes what her experiences of shamanic journeying are like-simply, honestly, and with a touch of irreverence. Throughout, Rodale shares an essential truth that resonates across her shamanic explorations: We first must heal our own hearts, for only then can we truly love others and begin to heal planet Earth"-- Provided by publisher

Betty is a lifesaver when it comes to laundry. She believes that simple products, such as a bar of Ivory soap and a scrub brush, and low-tech approaches, such as soaking a stain before you wash, are the secrets to getting clothes clean and keep them looking new . Betty's old-fashioned methods and six decades of washing experience make for a fun modern-day laundry room manual.