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Entangled life : how fungi make our worlds, change our minds & shape our futures / by Sheldrake, Merlin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Living at the border between life and non-life, fungi use diverse cocktails of potent enzymes and acids to disassemble some of the most stubborn substances on the planet, turning rock into soil and wood into compost, allowing plants to grow. Fungi not only help create soil, they send out networks of tubes that enmesh roots and link plants together in the "Wood Wide Web." Fungi also drive many long-standing human fascinations: from yeasts that cause bread to rise and orchestrate the fermentation of sugar into alcohol; to psychedelic fungi; to the mold that produces penicillin and revolutionized modern medicine. And we can partner with fungi to heal the damage we've done to the planet. Fungi are already being used to make sustainable building materials and wearable leather, but they can do so much more. Fungi can digest many stubborn and toxic pollutants from crude oil to human-made polyurethane plastics and the explosive TNT. They can grow food from renewable sources: edible mushrooms can be grown on anything from plant waste to cigarette butts. And some fungi's antiviral compounds might be able to ease the colony collapse of bees. Merlin Sheldrake's revelatory introduction to this world will show us how fungi, and our relationships with them, are more astonishing than we could have imagined. Bringing to light science's latest discoveries and ingeniously parsing the varieties and behaviors of the fungi themselves, he points us toward the fundamental questions about the nature of intelligence and identity this massively diverse, little understood kingdom provokes"--
Subjects: Fungi.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Farmhouse vegetables : a vegetable-forward cookbook / by Smith, Michael,1966 October 13-author.;
"From vegetable-forward dishes to full vegetarian meals, eating plants is more than just good for us. We thrive when we eat more vegetables! Inspired by the bounty of his culinary farm, chef Michael Smith shares everything that he has learned about vegetable cookery--ideas, techniques, and recipes--in this stunning cookbook so you can develop your own vegetable cooking style that suites your lifestyle. Whether leaning into eating more vegetables, going meat-free a few days a week, or vegetarian, you'll find unique and flavour-packed recipes where vegetables are always the star. Farmhouse Vegetables features a wide array of unique and approachable recipes, and simple pantry staples, to easily boost your cooking to include more veg from mains, sides, and even drinks and desserts including: Kabocha Squash and Ancho Cider Broth with sage pumpkin seed goat cheese pesto, and spicy roasted chickpeas; Lentil Soup with pea and mint fritters, and lentil sprouts; Soba Noodle Bowl with golden tofu, garden peas, cinnamon basil, and miso carrot broth; Whole Roasted Turnip with cranberry rosemary chutney; Basil Ratatouille and Swiss Chard Wraps with tomato marigold salsa; Potato-Crusted Smoked Salmon Potato Cakes with arugula dill salad and maritime mustard pickles; Potato, Leek, Mushroom, and Chicken Skillet Stew Ice Cream Sandwiches with carrot cake cookies and parsnip ice cream. Through mouthwatering recipes, inspiring essays, and gorgeous food and landscape photography, Michael shares his journey farming, cooking, and the versality and deliciousness of vegetables. You'll find lots of ways to continue enjoying meat (or not) on your terms while making vegetables (and lots of fruits) your first choice in the kitchen."--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Vegetables); Vegetarian cooking.;
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Last woman : stories / by Baker, Carleigh,author.;
"From one of the country's most celebrated new writers, a blistering collection of short fiction that is bracingly relevant, playfully irreverent, and absolutely unforgettable. There's a hole in the ozone layer. Are teenage girls to blame? Floods and wildfires, toxic culture, billionaires in outer space, or a purse-related disaster while on mushrooms--in today's hellscape world, there's no shortage of things to worry about. Last Woman, the new collection of short fiction by award-winning author Carleigh Baker, wants you to know that you're not alone. In these 13 brilliant new stories, Baker and her perfectly-drawn characters are here for you--in fact, they're just as worried and weirded-out as everyone else. A woman's dream of poetic solitude turns out to be a recipe for loneliness. A retiree is convinced that his silence is the only thing that will prevent a deadly sinkhole. An emerging academic wakes up and chooses institutional violence. A young woman finds sisterhood in a strange fertility ritual, and an enigmatic empath is on a cleanse. Baker's characters are both wildly misguided and a product of the misguided times in which we live. Through them we see our world askew and skewered--and, perhaps, we can begin to see it anew. Carleigh Baker's signature style is irreverent, but her heart is true--these stories delve into fear for the future, intergenerational misunderstandings, and the complexities of belonging with sharp wit and boundless empathy. With equal parts compassion and critique, she brings her clear-eyed attention to bear on our world, and the results are hilarious, heartbreaking, and startling in their freshness."--
Subjects: Short stories.; Short stories, Canadian;
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Mario strikers. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Tackle, pass, and score in battle soccer with the Mushroom Kingdom gang Introducing Strike, a 5-on-5, soccer-like sport with no rules--do whatever it takes to win! Get gritty and try score the most goals by tackling enemies, using items, and pulling off score-boosting special shots. Super Mario™ series mainstays like Peach, Toad, and Yoshi put their cleats (and stats) to the pitch and will stop at nothing to score. Customize your characters with gear that can augment their stats and appearance. Take the carnage online* or pass the ball to players locally**--just look out for the electric fence. Join an online club to push and shove your way up the ranks Band together with up to 20 strikers online* and compete against other clubs for points. Find the right club for you, team up with friends, and bring your own striker style to the table. Strive to become the world's top club each season! Pummel the pitch with up to 8 players 8 players can go for the goal on one Nintendo Switch system, with local wireless**, or online*. Bring along a secondary striker on the same system in online battles, too. Locally, 4 players on each team can go cleat-to-cleat in individual matches. *Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online **Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10+ (Cartoon violence, comic mischief).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo account and internet connection required for online play/features ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Sports video games.; Video games.; Mario, Mario (Fictitious character); Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Soccer; Mario strikers Battle league (Game);
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Bobby Flay : chapter one : iconic recipes and inspirations from a ground breaking American chef / by Flay, Bobby,author.; Miller, Johnny,photographer.; Timberlake, Emily,author.;
"Over 100 essential recipes from one of the world's most well-loved chefs -- Bobby Flay, whose restaurants indelibly shaped the American food landscape. With three decades' worth of television appearances, restaurant openings, and game-changing recipes to his name, few chefs have touched so many Americans' lives with their cooking as Bobby Flay. In Bobby Flay Chapter One, Flay showcases 100 of his and his fans' favorite dishes, many of which have never been published, and assembles them into one striking, definitive volume. In poignant, heartfelt, and often hilarious stories, Flay looks back on his greatest culinary hits-and even laughs at some of his misses-giving readers an unprecedented look at his culinary inspirations and creative process. From big, bold Southwestern-influenced flavors like Blue Corn Pancakes Filled with Barbecue Duck, Shiitake, and Habanero Chile Sauce to contemporary twists on classic American favorites like Philly-Style Strip Steak with Provolone Cheese Sauce, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Shallots, Flay blended diverse influences into uniquely delicious creations throughout his career. With in-the-trenches stories from his groundbreaking restaurants like Mesa Grill, Bolo, and Gato, and recipes for his iconic dishes, Chapter One celebrates the first thirty years of Bobby Flay's culinary evolution. More than just a cookbook, this is a must-have keepsake for Flay's millions of fans. Engaging personal essays reveal which of Flay's Iron Chef dishes are his personal favorites, who his culinary mentors were, and which of his many restaurant concepts was his favorite (and why he may even break his cardinal rule and consider reopening it). With stunning photography and design, Bobby Flay Chapter One follows a culinary journey that celebrates innovation, flavor, and a chef who changed the way Americans cook and eat"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, American.;
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Outdoor kids in an inside world : getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature / by Rinella, Steven,author.; Johnson, Kelsey,illustrator.;
"The average American spends ninety percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception. Today, kids can spend up to seven hours per day looking at screens. Not only does this phenomenon have consequences for our kids' physical and mental health, it calls into question their ability to understand and engage with anything beyond the built environment. We can talk about environmental stewardship, but until more people make meaningful contact with nature, the welfare of our planet is in jeopardy. Thankfully, with the right mindset, families can find beauty, meaning, and connection in a life lived outdoors. Now, outdoors expert Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has lived amid the biggest cities and wildest corners of America. Throughout, he offers practical advice for getting your kids radically engaged with nature in a muddy, thrilling, hands-on way, guided by black-and-white illustrations throughout-with the ultimate goal of helping them see their own place within the natural ecosystem. No matter their location-rural, suburban, or urban-caregivers and kids will bond over activities such as: Camping to conquer fears, build tolerance for dirt and discomfort, and savor the timeless pleasure of swapping stories around a campfire. Growing a vegetable garden to develop a capacity to nurture and an appreciation for hard work. Foraging for wild berries, nuts, and mushrooms as a way to experience the delight of discovery. Fishing local lakes and rivers to learn the value of patience while grappling with the possibility of failure. Cooking together with naturally sourced ingredients you procured. Hunting for sustainably managed wild game to face the realities of life, death, and what it really takes to obtain our food"--
Subjects: Environmentalism.; Natural history.; Nature; Outdoor life.;
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How to change your mind : what the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence / by Pollan, Michael,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A brilliant and brave investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times best sellers, into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences. When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third. Thus began a singular adventure into the experience of various altered states of consciousness, along with a dive deep into both the latest brain science and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan sifts the historical record to separate the truth about these mysterious drugs from the myths that have surrounded them since the 1960s, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research. A unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, How to Change Your Mind is a triumph of participatory journalism. By turns dazzling and edifying, it is the gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier in our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. The true subject of Pollan's "mental travelogue" is not just psychedelic drugs but also the eternal puzzle of human consciousness and how, in a world that offers us both struggle and beauty, we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Pollan, Michael, 1955-; Hallucinogenic drugs; Psychotherapy patients;
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Cook with confidence : over 100 inspiring recipes to cook and eat together / by Dennis the Prescott,author.;
"From chef and social media star, Dennis Prescott, over 100 bold and extremely delicious recipes to ignite your cooking and get you off the couch and into the kitchen. In Cook with Confidence, Dennis Prescott shares recipes to satisfy your cravings and techniques to improve your cooking skills to make hosting gatherings a breeze. Packed with helpful advice and learning along the way, Dennis guides you step-by-step through tackling any cooking quandary from opening an oyster, to making fresh pasta, choosing sustainable fish, or mastering the grill. Inside you'll find recipes that are impressive as they are approachable, inspired by Dennis's travels, working in restaurants, and his Maritime roots. There's no shortage of scrumptious options, starting with snacks and starters for every occasion like Cheesy Baked Old Bay Crab and Shrimp Dip, Carrot and Coriander Fritters with Turmeric Yogurt, and Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Marinara. Add a seasonal salad or succulent side by serving Roasted Squash and Heirloom Tomato Panzanella, Maritime Potluck Potato Salad, or Zucchini, Leek and Blue Cheese Gratin. There's always room for a little pasta with Dennis's Spicy Pasta Alla Norma or Baked Ziti with Grilled Chicken, Spinach, and Crème Fraîche on the table. Plant-powered, mouth-watering mains like Falafel Mezze Bowls or Mushroom Ragù with Cheesy Grits are sure-fire hits. While showstopping fish and meat dishes include crowd-pleasing Grilled Halibut Tacos with Creamy Slaw and Avocado Crema, Grilled Octopus with Romesco and Crispy Potatoes, Orange and Fennel Braised Pork Ragù, Smoky Lime Chicken with Grilled Jalapeño Hot Sauce, and Steak Frites with Creamy Whisky Peppercorn Sauce. Dennis invites cooks of all levels to approach each recipe through his eyes: as your next great adventure. Exploring dishes that hone important kitchen skills and impart crucial cooking wisdom, Cook with Confidence inspires readers to get excited about cooking ... and to create community and conversation over irresistible food."--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking.;
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Husbands & Lovers A Novel [electronic resource] : by Williams, Beatriz.aut; cloudLibrary;
Two women—separated by decades and continents, and united by an exotic family heirloom—reclaim secrets and lost loves in this sweeping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Wives. “My favorite kind of page-turner—unputdownable!”—Martha Hall Kelly, author of The Golden Doves New England, 2022. Three years ago, single mother Mallory Dunne received the telephone call every parent dreads—her ten-year-old son, Sam, had been airlifted from summer camp with acute poisoning from a toxic death cap mushroom, leaving him fighting for his life. Now, searching for the donor kidney that will give her son a chance for a normal life, Mallory’s forced to confront two harrowing secrets from her past: her mother’s adoption from an infamous Irish orphanage in 1952, and her own all-consuming summer romance fourteen years earlier with her childhood best friend, Monk Adams— one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters—a fairy tale cut short by a devastating betrayal. Cairo, 1951. After suffering tragedy beyond comprehension in the war, Hungarian refugee Hannah Ainsworth has forged a respectable new life for herself—marriage to a wealthy British diplomat with a coveted posting in glamorous Cairo. But a fateful encounter with the enigmatic manager of a hotel bristling with spies leads to a passionate affair that will reawaken Hannah’s longing for everything she once lost. As revolution simmers in the Egyptian streets, a pregnant Hannah finds herself snared in a game of intrigue between two men . . . and an act of sacrifice that will echo down the generations. Timeless and bittersweet, Husbands & Lovers takes readers on an unforgettable journey of heartbreak and redemption, from the revolutionary fires of midcentury Egypt to the moneyed beaches of contemporary New England. Acclaimed author Beatriz Williams has written a poignant and beautifully voiced novel of deeply human characters entangled by morally complex issues—of privilege, class, and the female experience—inside worlds brought shimmeringly to life.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Contemporary; Historical; Contemporary Women;
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The plant-based slow cooker : 225 super-tasty vegan recipes / by Robertson, Robin(Robin G.),author.; revision of:Robertson, Robin(Robin G.).Fresh from the vegan slow cooker.;
"This revised and updated edition of the best-selling cookbook Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker--now with a plant-based focus-offers 225 extremely convenient, delicious, and completely plant-based recipes for everyones favourite cooking machine. In this inventive cookbook filled with enticing ingredients and flavours, veteran chef, cooking teacher, and acclaimed vegan cookbook author Robin Robertson shares her expertise on the creative use of slow cookers. The Plant-Based Slow Cooker includes 17 new recipes throughout eleven recipe chapters, four of which focus on main courses. There are homey and comforting foods in the American and European style, such as a Rustic Pot Pie Topped with Chive Biscuits and a Ziti with Mushroom and Bell Pepper Ragu, and there are many East Asian, South and Southeast Asian, and Mexican/Latin dishes, too. Beans, which cook slowly under any circumstance, are fabulously well-suited to the slow cooker, and Robin includes such appealing recipes as a Crockery Cassoulet and a Greek-Style Beans with Tomatoes and Spinach. Over 20 recipes for robust chilis and stews include a warming Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash and a surprising but yummy Seitan Stroganoff. Beyond the mains, there are chapters devoted to snacks and appetisers, desserts, breads and breakfasts, and even one on drinks. The many soy-free and gluten-free recipes are clearly identified. The Plant-Based Slow-Cooker also provides practical guidance on how to work with different models of slow-cookers, taking into account the sizes of various machines, the variety of settings they offer, and the quirks and personalities of each device. Robin addresses any lingering skepticism readers may have about whether slow cookers can have delicious, meat-free applications, and she shows how to take into account the water content of vegetables and the absorptive qualities of grains when plant-based slow-cooking. Altogether, this new edition offers you an abundance of ways to expand your plant-based repertoire and to get maximum value from your investment in a slow cooker."--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Electric cooking, Slow.; Food allergy; Gluten-free diet; One-dish meals.; Vegan cooking.; Vegetarian cooking.;
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