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Language
English
Description
What should we have for dinner? Tracing from source to table each of the food chains that sustain us--whether industrial or organic, alternative or processed--he develops a portrait of the American way of eating. The result is a sweeping, surprising exploration of the hungers that have shaped our evolution, and of the profound implications our food choices have for the health of our species and the future of our planet.
Author
Publisher
Conari Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Explains the psychology of "carnism," a mentality that reflects the human willingness to consume certain animals and not others, and discusses incidents of inhumane husbandry throughout the world, the health risks associated with consuming meat products, and related topics.
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Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Jim Panzee gives the same answer whenever he is offered something unfamiliar to eat YUCK! He gives that same answer when he's encouraged to just try it. But when picky eater Jim is offered a snack that promises to be sweet and tasty, he just might give inand discover that he likes it! Here's a story for all those toddlers whose all-purpose response to any new food is Yuck."--Publisher's description.
4) Nerp!
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Would you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch? How about a plate of mushy gushy bloobarsh? NERP, says our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp! (That's 'NO' to you!) With nonsense language and humorously expressive illustrations, this delightfully silly picture book tells the story of two picky eaters--one child, one pet--of indiscriminate species, a multitude of supposedly tasty goodies, and one surprising solution to a familiar childhood situation."...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Join Sam-I-Am and his persistent attempts at introducing a reluctant fellow to a most delectable dish. Their escapades take them across a zany landscape while assembling a cast of characters that only the imagination of Dr. Seuss can bring to life. Will Sam-I-Am convince his new friend to take a chance and finally try something new?. Then, meet The Sneetches, who teach us that being yourself is the best way to fit in while the story of The Zax reminds...
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Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Language
English
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"What we eat matters--to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This ... book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today--in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world--to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their climate-positive powers. Some of these foods may already...