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Growing your own food is good for you and the planet. Backed by scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and the authors' years of firsthand experience, Homegrown Handgathered offers field-tested techniques for beginners and experts alike to thrive off the bounty of the land with confidence. This complete manual for organic food production will show you how to select a site, plan your garden, source and start seeds, manage pests and weeds, compost, preserve your harvests, and more.

Nel settembre del 1985, a Leonardo Sciascia capitano due cose: la morte di Italo Calvino nell’Ospedale di Siena, e la morte di Aurelio Arriva, giudice, in casa sua. Una pistolettata: suicidio, dicono. Il giudice e lo scrittore siciliano, amici fin dall’infanzia, avevano litigato e non si parlavano da tempo. Qualcuno, in paese, continuava a dire per invidia; qualcun altro insinuava che l’invidia non c’entrava niente, era Sciascia che non avrebbe dovuto mettere l’amico in un libro – anzi, continuava quel qualcuno, Sciascia della Sicilia non avrebbe dovuto proprio parlare.

Paleoanthropologist Silvana Condemi and science journalist François Savatier tell the Denisovans’ story in The Secret World of Denisovans. Leading us through the excavation of Denisova cave, the sequencing of the Denisovan genome, and recent research on Denisovan fossils, Condemi and Savatier uncover how the Denisovans migrated to Asia, who they interacted with along the way, and why traces of Denisovan DNA can be found in modern-day humans.

Daniel is done dating bad boys—at least in real life. His only crush these days? The Shadow King: a devastatingly dangerous half-fae villain safely trapped in the pages of his favorite web novel. Until he isn't. The barrier between their world shatters, and when Caelen steps through, he tries to claim Daniel as his mate. His touch makes Daniel shiver, his kisses make him burn, and there's nothing safe about him anymore.

Claire is expecting a baby. It's her dream but not everyone is as supportive as she'd like... Isolated and vulnerable, she is drawn into an online group for 'natural motherhood' and is warmly embraced by the sisterhood. As Claire withdraws further into their world and with her due date fast approaching, she is unsettled by the group's conformity and the total shunning of medical intervention. But blind loyalty can be catastrophic - and her silence could be fatal.

Adrian is about to find out. When he complains about the latest chapter of his favorite web novel online, he doesn't expect the main character to come crashing through his skylight. And yet, that’s exactly what happens. Suddenly, Adrian finds himself face-to-face with the incubus Knox, a demon who's even more captivating in person than he was on the page. Ebony horns, dark magic, eyes that make Adrian’s knees go weak—Knox has got it all.

La scienza e la tecnologia hanno fornito straordinari contributi al miglioramento della qualità della vita dell'uomo. Ciò nonostante da più parti della nostra società emerge il desiderio di uno stile di vita più naturale e la nostalgia di un passato idealizzato. I bei tempi antichi, i sapori di una volta, i rimedi della nonna, la genuinità di certi prodotti, l'armonia con la natura sono richiami che esercitano un fascino irresistibile su molti individui.

Il premio Nobel è uno dei più prestigiosi riconoscimenti culturali che possa essere tributato a una persona. Ma è ben lungi dall’essere un vaccino contro le cantonate... fisici, chimici, medici e letterati, tutti premi Nobel, ne sono stati vittime. Il libro racconta in modo brillante e divertente le bizzarre teorie e i clamorosi errori di alcuni premi Nobel. Questo significa che il prestigioso premio svedese è una cosa poco seria? No! Dimostra soltanto che il principio di autorità nella scienza non ha alcun valore: più che l’ipse dixit, contano i fatti!

Estate 1957. Un viaggio in treno porta Toni, giovane giurista, da Cagliari a Sorgono, paese d'origine della sua famiglia, dove si reca dopo molti anni di assenza. Deve esaminare alcuni documenti relativi ad un caso giudiziario che prima della guerra ha coinvolto la sorella Letizia, ora trattenuta presso un manicomio criminale. Nel 1932, Letizia promessa sposa a Ugo, un possidente molto più vecchio di lei, si innamora invece di un giovane poeta, Angelino. Il giorno degli sponsali Ugo viene trovato ucciso, Angelino si dà alla macchia, ma, dopo qualche giorno, anch’egli viene ritrovato cadavere.

Nell'incendio di un palazzo fatiscente di Venezia muore Susanna Balbi, ragazza bellissima vittima di un sequestro anomalo. Forse a convincere i rapitori che i genitori affidatari siano in grado di pagare un ingente riscatto è stata la splendida festa organizzata per il suo diciottesimo compleanno, in cui indossava un costume settecentesco da favola. Dieci anni dopo a vestire quello stesso abito è la scrittrice Margot Amati, ospite di uno sfarzoso ballo in maschera, a cui è stata personalmente invitata dalla consorte del marchese Pietro Gradenigo di Soranzo dei Cavalieri.

Wo beginnt das Leben einer Seele und wo bzw. wie endet es? Was erlebt eine Seele, bevor sie auf die Erde kommt, während Ihres Lebens und nach dem Tod des Menschen, zu dem sie gehört? Fragen, die sich viele Menschen immer wieder stellen. Begleiten Sie in diesem Büchlein die kleine Seele Alexander und seinen kleinen Engel auf diesem Weg. Der kleine Engel, der die friedlich schlummernde Seele weckt, um sie auf ihre Reise zur Erde vorzubereiten, um sich dann mit ihr – vorbei am Wächterengel – durch das goldene Tor auf den Weg zu machen zu den Menschen, die sie sich ausgesucht hat.

Embarking on your college journey and seeking nourishing meals that won't strain your budget? Interested in exploring the benefits of plant-based living? Craving simple, budget-friendly, delicious vegan recipes? Look no further! Navigating college life can be hectic, but that doesn't mean sacrificing your well-being or your taste buds.

Deutschlands erfolgsgekrönter True Crime-Autor Adrian Langenscheid entfacht mit seinen schockierenden Kurzgeschichten über wahre Verbrechen herzklopfendes Hörvergnügen. Es ist ein atemberaubendes, zutiefst erschütterndes Portrait menschlicher Abgründe, das gerade wegen seiner kühlen, sachlich-neutralen Schilderung gewaltige Emotionen weckt.

Silvan, uno dei più importanti maghi del mondo, racconta che cos'è veramente la magia, la sua storia, il suo sviluppo ed evoluzione da un'epoca all'altra. Un'arte che, dall'inizio dei tempi, si è mescolata e sovrapposta ad altre pratiche e credenze, nel tentativo di interpretare di volta in volta il senso della curiosità e dello stupore. Tuttavia la magia, che nasce come miracolo, paradosso, fenomeno assurdo, conserva in sé una spiegazione razionale e per questo dev'essere considerata un'arte.

Are your poor dieting and sedentary lifestyle causing you to suffer from the lack of energy and weight gain which are affecting your life? If so, you are not alone. Recent studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that only 23 percent of adults in the US get enough exercise. This same study further concluded that most Americans also are not eating enough fruits and vegetables and that this deadly combo was diminishing their life expectancy by up to 10 years.

The average dieter starts and fails four new diets a year. This is proof that weight-loss diets don't really work. They can give you incorrect information and teach you wrong things. If you are trying to lose weight and live more healthily, then chances are you have tried one of several fad diets on the market today. So, you are aware that they often leave you feeling hungry, tired, and irritable. Fad diets are certainly not the answer. The truth is weight loss is actually very simple, and it happens when you get back to basics.

Feeling out of control, stressed, and constantly overwhelmed is no fun, and it can affect your health. Don’t allow stress to take you as its hostage. Discover how to break free from its shackles and live a more meaningful life. The book, Relaxation and Stress Management Made Simple, teaches you seven proven strategies to become a stress management pro so you can conquer stress, calm your mind and relax your body. It shows you how to apply the 4 A’s (avoid, alter, adapt, and accept), and various other techniques to help you learn about your stressors and triggers.

Don’t allow binge eating to control your life: The key to food freedom may not be what you think. We all occasionally overeat an extra helping of dessert or a second serving of a holiday meal, but there is a difference between overeating and binge eating. People who struggle with binge eating often consume large quantities of food to the point of feeling overly full, eat a lot without feeling hungry, feel a lack of control, and they become trapped by cycles of bingeing that undermine their health and weight loss goals.

Menopause cannot be reversed or avoided, but it does not have to be something you dread. You can use this phase of your life to take better care of your health, empower your mind, and embrace your femininity. If you want to discover how you can transform your menopause into a positive experience, then this audiobook is for you.

Beat Your Menopause Weight Gain: Balance Hormones, Stop Middle-Age Spread, Boost Your Health and Vitality is packed with useful information on what is happening during the menopause, why, and the role of hormones throughout the whole process. Consider this book your go-to guide on how to deal with one of the most troublesome menopausal symptoms, and therefore overcome the negative effects of your menopausal weight gain to your health. By the end of your menopausal journey, you will be fitter, healthier, and more confident as a result.