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In Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply, Vandana Shiva explores the devastating effects of commercial agriculture and genetic engineering on the food we eat, the farmers who grow it, and the soil that sustains it. This prescient critique and call to action covers some of the most pressing topics of this ongoing dialogue, from the destruction of local food cultures and the privatization of plant life, to unsustainable industrial fish farming and safety concerns about corporately engineered foods.

What is life? Many scientists believe life can be reduced to ‘mechanistic’ factors, such as genes and information codes. Yet there is a growing army of scientists, philosophers and artists who reject this view. The gene metaphor is not only too simplistic but deeply misleading. If there is a way to reduce life to a single principle, that principle must acknowledge the creativity of life, turning genetic determinism on its head.

Vandana Shiva has been described in many ways: the “Gandhi of Grain,” “a rock star” in the battle against GMOs, and “the most powerful voice” for people of the developing world. In Terra Viva, Dr. Shiva shares her most memorable campaigns, alongside some of the world’s most celebrated activists and environmentalists, all working toward a livable planet and healthier democracies.

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“I giorni del Cavaliere Solitario erano finiti; questa era l’età dei milioni di eroi.” Un viaggio intorno al mondo attraverso le azioni di gente comune che combatte il cambiamento climatico: dalle perdite di metano nel Mar Artico, all'Amazzonia resa arida dalla siccità fino alle pianure alluvionali del Gange e al fenomeno del fracking in Texas, tutti quanti sono collegati mediante il progetto Milioni di Occhi, una rete sperimentale che unisce virtualmente le persone quando hanno bisogno di ispirazione e supporto.

In Indien ist die Kuh heilig. Das Abschlachten von Kühen würde viele Inder empören, so kommt Rindfleisch nun als "Büffelfleisch" auf den Tisch. Statt mit dem traditionsreichen Senföl wird mit dem angeblich gesünderen Sojaöl gekocht, die Getreidevielfalt weicht Standardweizen und Standardreis. Hinter diesem Wandel der indischen Ernährungsgewohnheiten stecken die Interessen der globalen Agrarindustrie.

Growing Up With Insanity & Choosing Serenity As Your "New Normal" RealityAdult Children In Recovery is a podcast that serves to empower, inspire & provide practical solutions to anyone struggling as a result of complex and repeated early childhood stress, abuse & trauma.As a survivor of emotionally unhealthy, unsafe & wounded adult child parenting, I know how important it is to heal and recover with compassionate self-care practices from childhood trauma. I'm here to remind you none of the stress, confusion, abuse or neglect was your fault but were passed onto you.Each episode features ...

The Prophecy Paradox: The Power and Perils of Seeing the Future is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities surrounding the ability to predict what lies ahead. While the power to foresee future events can be a valuable tool for decision-making and planning, it can also come with significant risks and pitfalls.

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I am Vandana Gupta, an Independent Journalist. I started my career working as a freelancer for Doordarshan, Chandigarh. In 2005, I joined Dainik Bhaskar, a Hindi Daily and worked in different places including Chandigarh and Delhi. At Dainik Bhaskar, I used to cover health stories. During those days, I interviewed many cancer survivors and did stories about their journey with cancer - stories about how they had bravely defeated the disease and are now living their lives happily. The aim of writing about cancer survivors was to create awareness and remove myths or misconceptions about this ...

In this one-of-its-kind book by the late Alyque Padamsee, he invites us to re-examine and think afresh about some of our most deeply held beliefs, from love, marriage, terrorism, leadership, money, gender, faith to education. Let Me Hijack Your Mind is Alyque's parting gift to Indians, exhorting...

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Hello Explorers! I'm Vandana, I was born in the lap of Mother Nature in a popular hill station in India, studied in Doon Valley, and now happy to call Canada home for the rest of my life. I write about Travel, Hotels, Restaurants, Festivals and Events. I have been a nature explorer since birth. Mother Earth has given us tremendous opportunities to experience, cherish, and appreciate it, so why not! In the past 38 years, I have made an abode on four different continents of the world. Like they say, “If you stay in one place throughout your life, you never really came out of your bedroom”.

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Vandana is a writer of short stories. This is her debut novel. Every individual wants to achieve name, fame, money, and success in life. The audiobook emphasizes on the struggles of a girl belonging to middle class family in India. It explains the lifestyle in Indian setup. It leaves behind a message to become a good human being, help all in need selflessly, and be humble despite being successful.

Im mexikanischen Grenzland zu den USA ist sauberes Trinkwasser so knapp, dass Mütter ihren Babys zum Trinken Coca-Cola und Pepsi geben - das Problem der Wasserverknappung betrifft immer mehr Menschen direkt und breitet sich in rasantem Tempo auf der ganzen Erde aus. Das "blaue Gold" wird in seiner Bedeutung als Rohstoff dem Erdöl bald den Rang ablaufen, bereits heute stehen hinter vielen so genannten ethnischen oder religiösen Konflikten Kämpfe um die Nutzung der knappen Wasserressourcen.

With its previous bestsellers - First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths - The Gallup Organization rewrote the book on great management. Now Gallup finally makes its classic, hilarious parable, Animals, Inc., available to the general public. A story that has proven effective...