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17 produkter
In Defense of Sunlight
The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure
Inbunden, 2026
305 kr
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Upending everything we thought we knew about sun exposure, this trenchant investigation into the “zero-sun policy” sounds the call on the many health benefits of the sun, and what we risk when we minimize our exposure.A quiet revolution is transforming our understanding of sunlight’s effects on …
Truffle Hound
On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs
E-bok, 2021
208 kr
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A captivating exploration into the secretive and sensuous world of truffles, the elusive food that has captured hearts, imaginations, and palates worldwide. The scent of one freshly unearthed white truffle in Barolo was all it took to lead Rowan Jacobsen down a rabbit hole into a world of secretive …
Essential Oyster
A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Temptation
Inbunden, 2016
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
140 kr
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From Rowan Jacobsen, America’s go-to expert, the author of the trailblazing A Geography of Oysters, comes the ultimate oyster guide--a gorgeous, full-color, must-have book.A decade ago, Rowan Jacobsen wrote a book called A Geography of Oysters that celebrated the romance of oysters, the primal rush …
Geography of Oysters
The Connoisseur's Guide to Oyster Eating in North America
E-bok, 2010
221 kr
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In this passionate, playful, and indispensable guide, oyster aficionado Rowan Jacobsen takes readers on a delectable tour of the oysters of North America. Region by region, he describes each oyster''s appearance, flavor, origin, and availability, as well as explaining how oysters grow, how to shuck …
In Defense of Sunlight
The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure
E-bok, 2026
199 kr
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Upending everything we thought we knew about sun exposure, this trenchant investigation into the ';zero-sun policy' sounds the call on the many health benefits of the sun, and what we risk when we minimize our exposure.A quiet revolution is transforming our understanding of sunlight's effects on …
Truffle Hound
On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs
Inbunden, 2021
235 kr
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LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDRÉ SIMON AWARD 2021'Truffle Hound, like a truffle, charms by seducing us' Mark Kurlansky A captivating exploration into the secretive and sensuous world of truffles, the elusive food that has captured hearts, imaginations, and palates worldwide.The scent of one freshly …
Truffle Hound
On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs
E-bok, 2021
214 kr
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LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDR SIMON AWARD 2021 '' Truffle Hound , like a truffle, charms by seducing us'' Mark Kurlansky A captivating exploration into the secretive and sensuous world of truffles, the elusive food that has captured hearts, imaginations, and palates worldwide. The scent of one freshly …
A Geography of Oysters: The Connoisseur's Guide to Oyster Eating in North America
Häftad, 2008
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
260 kr
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Living Shore
Rediscovering a Lost World
E-bok, 2009
168 kr
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In the 1990s, a marine scientist named Brian Kingzett was commissioned to survey Canada''s western coast. He saw amazing sights, from the wildest, most breathtaking coasts to the smallest of marine creatures. Along the western side of Vancouver Island, Kingzett nosed into an isolated pocket beach …
Fruitless Fall
The Collapse of the Honey Bee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis
E-bok, 2010
202 kr
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Many people will remember that Rachel Carson predicted a silent spring, but she also warned of a fruitless fall, a time with no pollination and no fruit. The fruitless fall nearly became a reality when, in 2007, beekeepers watched thirty billion bees mysteriously die. And they continue to …
American Terroir
Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Fields
E-bok, 2010
155 kr
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Why does honey from the tupelo-lined banks of the Apalachicola River have a kick of cinnamon unlike any other? Why is salmon from Alaska''s Yukon River the richest in the world? Why does one underground cave in Greensboro, Vermont, produce many of the country''s most intense cheeses? The answer is …
Shadows on the Gulf
A Journey Through Our Last Great Wetland
E-bok, 2011
189 kr
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In the spring of 2010, we watched oil gushing unstoppably into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. But as bad as the spill was, it is only the latest chapter in a century-long story of destruction. At the height of BP''s dispersant madness, the amount sprayed each day merely equaled the amount of …
Apples of Uncommon Character
Heirlooms, Modern Classics, and Little-Known Wonders
Inbunden, 2014
309 kr
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In his classic A Geography of Oysters , Rowan Jacobsen forever changed the way America talks about its best bivalve. Now he does the same for our favorite fruit, showing us that there is indeed life beyond Red Delicious—and even Honeycrisp. While supermarkets limit their offerings to a few waxy …
Apples of Uncommon Character
Heirlooms, Modern Classics, and Little-Known Wonders
E-bok, 2014
303 kr
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In his classic A Geography of Oysters , Rowan Jacobsen forever changed the way America talks about its best bivalve. Now he does the same for our favorite fruit, showing us that there is indeed life beyond Red Delicious-and even Honeycrisp. While supermarkets limit their offerings to a few waxy …
Essential Oyster
A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Temptation
E-bok, 2016
125 kr
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From Rowan Jacobsen, America''s go-to expert, the author of the trailblazing A Geography of Oysters , comes the ultimate oyster guide--a gorgeous, full-color, must-have book. A decade ago, Rowan Jacobsen wrote a book called A Geography of Oysters that celebrated the romance of oysters, the primal …
Wild Chocolate
Across the Americas in Search of Cacao's Soul
Inbunden, 2025
269 kr
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From James Beard Award-winning author Rowan Jacobsen, the thrilling story of the farmers, activists, and chocolate makers fighting all odds to revive ancient cacao and produce the world’s finest bar. When Rowan Jacobsen first heard of a chocolate bar made entirely from wild Bolivian cacao, he was …
Wild Chocolate
Across the Americas in Search of Cacao's Soul
E-bok, 2024
246 kr
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2025 JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST "Inspiring.” -MARK BITTMAN "One of the best stories under the sun.” -JOS É ANDR ÉS From James Beard Award-winner Rowan Jacobsen, the thrilling story of the farmers, activists, and chocolate makers fighting all odds to revive ancient cacao and produce the world''s …
