Nature and the Environment in Pre-Columbian American Life
Nature and the Environment in Pre-Columbian American Life

Author: Stacy S. Kowtko

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2006-08-30

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0313086664

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Prehistoric North Americans lived on, in, and surrounded by nature. As a result, everything they were resulted from this co-existence. From interpersonal relations to supernatural beliefs, from housing size and function to the food they ate and clothing they wore, the life of Native Americans before the arrival of Europeans was intimately intertwined with the environment. What is known about these societies is often sketchy at best, having survived largely through archaeological remains and oral tradition. Scholars have tried to understand Native American history on its own terms, trying to understand who and what they were in reality - a complex, diverse multitude of populations that defined themselves entirely through what they saw, heard, and experienced everyday - their natural environment. This accessible resource provides an excellent introduction for those needing a first step to researching the daily lives of Native Americans in the centuries before the arrival of Europeans.

Your Farm in the City
Your Farm in the City

Author: The Gardeners of Seattle Tilth,

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated

Published: 2012-01-15

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1603762795

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The most complete book on urban farming, covering everything from growing organic produce and raising chickens, to running a small farm on a city lot or in a suburban backyard. Eating locally and growing one's own food is a rapidly evolving movement in urban settings - Hantz Farms in Detroit has transformed 70 acres of abandoned properties into energy-efficient gardens, and Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, a 6,000-foot vegetable farm in Brooklyn, New York, yields 30 different kinds of produce, while private square-foot farms are cropping up in cities all over the country. Created by Lisa Taylor and the gardeners of Seattle Tilth, Your Farm in the City covers all of the essential information specific to gardening and farming in a city or town. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide and inspire even the most inexperienced urbanite in how to grow and harvest all types of produce, flowers, herbs, and trees, as well as how to raise livestock like chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, and honeybees. Important information particular to gardening in a city or town is included, such as planning and maximizing limited space, building healthy soil, managing irrigation, understanding zoning laws, outwitting urban pests, and being a considerate farming neighbor. With 100 two-color instructional illustrations throughout and dozens of vital resources, Your Farm in the City is the most practical, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow guide to the burgeoning trend of urban farming.

Grow, Gather, Heal: Goldenrod - Nature's Unsung Hero
Grow, Gather, Heal: Goldenrod - Nature's Unsung Hero

Author:

Publisher: John T. Ungerer

Published: 2024-09-06

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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Unlock the secrets of Goldenrod, a powerful yet often overlooked herb, with "Grow, Gather, Heal: Goldenrod - Nature's Unsung Hero." This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners, gardeners, and herbalists seeking to expand their knowledge of herbalism and natural remedies. Whether you're looking to cultivate Goldenrod in your garden or explore its myriad health benefits, this book is your ultimate resource for everything related to this extraordinary plant. Inside this essential herbalism guide, you'll discover: -Historical Context and Cultural Significance: Delve into goldenrod's fascinating history, from its traditional uses by indigenous peoples to its role in historical events like the American Civil War. Learn how this plant has been revered across cultures for its healing properties. -Botanical Insights and Cultivation Tips: Gain expert knowledge on identifying and growing goldenrod in your own garden. Understand its botanical characteristics, ideal growing conditions, and best practices for harvesting and collecting this resilient herb. -Healing Properties and Health Benefits: Explore the science behind goldenrod's anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. Discover how it can support urinary tract health, provide respiratory relief, soothe skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and even offer potential cancer-preventive benefits. -Practical Applications and DIY Remedies: Incorporate goldenrod into your daily routine with easy-to-follow recipes for teas, tinctures, salves, and balms. Learn how to harness its healing properties to create natural remedies for a variety of ailments. -Safety Guidelines and Precautions: Stay informed with essential safety tips and guidelines for using goldenrod responsibly, ensuring you reap its benefits while avoiding potential risks. -Modern Research and Future Directions: Stay up-to-date with the latest studies and future possibilities in goldenrod research, highlighting its evolving role in modern herbal medicine. With "Grow, Gather, Heal: Goldenrod - Nature's Unsung Hero," you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of this versatile plant and how it can enhance your health and well-being. Ideal for those interested in herbalism, natural health remedies, and gardening, this book is a must-have addition to your herbal library. Embrace the power of goldenrod and discover how nature's unsung hero can transform your approach to health and wellness.

Recent Advances in Plant-Based, Traditional, and Natural Medicines
Recent Advances in Plant-Based, Traditional, and Natural Medicines

Author: Subramayam Vemulpad

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-02-24

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1482243598

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The purpose of this book is to discuss several medicinal plants to find wider application in the domain of medicinal, clinical, and pharmaceutical treatment. Recent Advances in Plant-Based, Traditional, and Natural Medicines serves as a useful source of ideas and an inspiration for further cell and molecular biology research toward developing drugs

Biodynamic Wine Growing
Biodynamic Wine Growing

Author: Jean-Michel Florin

Publisher: Floris Books

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1782506853

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Wine growers are converting to biodynamic viniculture in record numbers. Some of the world’s best wines are now biodynamic. At its heart, biodynamic viniculture is about understanding the nature of vines and their relationship to the environment. This beautifully illustrated and informative book will be of interest to current biodynamic wine growers and those considering converting to biodynamic methods. It includes: an introduction to the theory of biodynamic viniculture and the Goethean method of observation in relation to vines; practical articles on all aspects of wine growing, including biodiversity, pruning, treating and preventing disease; case studies of biodynamic vineyards from around the world. Biodynamic wine expert Jean-Michel Florin has gathered contributions from biodynamic viniculturists to create a beautiful, full-colour book which is both a celebration of sustainable wine growing and an invaluable guide to the future of wine cultivation.

Growing Your Choral Program
Growing Your Choral Program

Author: Nicolás Alberto Dosman

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-05-13

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1538158973

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Growing Your Choral Program: A Practical Guide for New Directors is a practical guide for early career choral directors and music educators in search of tangible and simple solutions to problems typical of developing choirs—including church choirs, community choirs, school choirs, and children’s choirs. Nicolás Alberto Dosman tackles various scenarios and real-world issues, both musical and non-musical, that often go unaddressed in choral education programs. Some topics include: Choral philosophies and approaches Programming Logistical concerns Simple strategies for notational literacy and vocal technique Diverse repertoire selections Choral program management Leadership skills Lesson and rehearsal planning Whether you are a new choral director at a school, church, or community choir, this book will help you navigate challenging moments that are common for developing choirs.

Theorists of Economic Growth from David Hume to the Present
Theorists of Economic Growth from David Hume to the Present

Author: W. W. Rostow

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1992-09-24

Total Pages: 733

ISBN-13: 0195359798

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This history of theories and theorists of economic growth elucidates the economic theory, economic history, and public policy observations of the renowned scholar W. W. Rostow. Looking at the economic growth theories of the classic economists up to 1870, Rostow compares Hume and Adam Smith, Malthus and Ricardo, and J.S. Mill and Karl Marx. He then examines the period 1870-1939 and its economic theorists, including Schumpeter, Colin Clark, Kuznets, and Harrod, and surveys the three forms of growth analysis in the postwar era: formal models, statistical morphology, and development theories. This authoritative overview also includes an agenda of unresolved problems in growth analysis and a description of the five major tasks statesmen will confront over the next several generations.