Nicolas Joly is responsible for producing some of the finest & most highly esteemed wines of France at his Coulee de Serrant vineyard Practising the biodynamic method of agriculture
- sometimes referred to as 'premium organic'
- he is at the forefront of a movement to return to the concept of terroir as full expression & embodiment of a particular grape-growing locality or appelation Today even expensive wines made under strictly regulated controls & standards are tainted by the use of pesticides & fertilizers & manipulated in the cellar through the use of osmosis & the additions of aromatic yeasts & enzymes To counter such trends a new ' Charter of Quality' run by organic & biodynamic viticulturists guarantees that the appelation comes to full authentic expression To aid this process biodynamic winegrowers like Joly use special planting methods & preparations that enhance & invigorate the soil bringing it into harmony with the forces of sun moon & cosmos to embed the vine in a rich living context

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Human societies have always been deeply interconnected with our ecosystems but today those relationships are witnessing greater frictions tensions & harms than ever before These harms mirror those experienced by marginalized groups across the planet In this novel book David Naguib Pellow introduces a new framework for critically analyzing Environmental Justice scholarship & activism In doing so he extends the field's focus to topics not usually associated with environmental justice including the Israel Palestine conflict & the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States In doing so he reveals that ecological violence is first & foremost a form of social violence driven by & legitimated by social structures & discourses Those already familiar with the discipline will find themselves invited to think about the subject in a new way This book will be a vital resource for students scholars & policy makers interested in transformative approaches to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity & the planet ...

What's the difference between sex & gender? What does it mean to be defined by your gender? Are there only two genders? This informative book helps kids to explore these questions & many more It explains how your gender can have an impact on your life what it means to choose your own gender identity & the importance of gender equality Topics covered include gender stereotypes why there are different toys for boys & girls being intersex & transgender cross-dressing & gender around the world You will also hear from a range of people who share their personal gender philosophies Poet Anthony Anaxagorou discusses his masculinity author Holly Bourne writes about the importance of feminism Krishna Istha explains what it means to be genderqueer & Juno shares her experiences of being transgender Other contributors & celebrities featured include Miley Cyrus Lady Gaga John Legend Jack Monroe Caitlyn Jenner Ru Paul Laura Dockrill Conchita Wurst Andrew Mc Millan & Emma Watson Aimed at young people aged 10 & upwards Part of the groundbreaking & important ' And Other Big Questions' series which offers balanced & considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today Other titles in the series include What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? What is Feminism? Why do we need it? Who are Refugees & Migrants? What makes people leave their homes? What is Consent? Why is it important? ...

Until very recently historians have looked at the past with the tools of the nineteenth century But globalization has fundamentally altered our ways of knowing & it is no longer possible to study nations in isolation or to understand world history as emanating from the West This book reveals why the discipline of global history has emerged as the most dynamic & innovative field in history--one that takes the connectedness of the world as its point of departure & that poses a fundamental challenge to the premises & methods of history as we know it What Is Global History? provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting new approach to history The book addresses some of the biggest questions the discipline will face in the twenty-first century How does global history differ from other interpretations of world history? How do we write a global history that is not Eurocentric yet does not fall into the trap of creating new centrisms? How can historians compare different societies & establish compatibility across space? What are the politics of global history? This in-depth & accessible book also explores the limits of the new paradigm & even its dangers the question of whom global history should be written for & much more Written by a leading expert in the field What Is Global History? shows how by understanding the world's past as an integrated whole historians can remap the terrain of their discipline for our globalized present ...

Whether one is leading an entire organization a business unit or a geographically dispersed team What Is Global Leadership? provides an important resource for developing global leadership talent 256 pages Gundling Ernest ...

What does it mean to be a humanist? Is humanism a new idea? How do people live their lives without religious beliefs? The first of its kind aimed at the new curriculum for upper primary & lower secondary school children this book examines how humanists respond to fundamental questions about morals & ethics the origins of life religion & the state It looks at how humanists mark the milestones of birth marriage & death How do people without belief in God live moral & fulfilled lives with respect for humankind & the universe? This thought-provoking approach encourages readers to think about the big questions for themselves The book

Includes:: contributions from a number of prominent humanists such as Stephen Fry Camila Batmanghelidjh Philip Pullman Jim Al-Khalili Natalie Haynes & Shappi Khorsandi who explain their own philosophy & tell us what is important to them Part of the groundbreaking & important ' And Other Big Questions' series which offers balanced & considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today Other titles in the series include What is Feminism? Why do we need It? Who are Refugees & Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes?

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Seventy years ago Erwin Schrodinger posed a profound question ' What is life & how did it emerge from non-life?' This problem has puzzled biologists & physical scientists ever since Living things are hugely complex & have unique properties such as self-maintenance & apparently purposeful behaviour which we do not see in inert matter So how does chemistry give rise to biology? What could have led the first replicating molecules up such a path? Now developments in the emerging field of 'systems chemistry' are unlocking the problem Addy Pross shows how the different kind of stability that operates among replicating molecules results in a tendency for chemical systems to become more complex & acquire the properties of life Strikingly he demonstrates that Darwinian evolution is the biological expression of a deeper well-defined chemical concept the whole story from replicating molecules to complex life is one continuous process governed by an underlying physical principle The ...

The third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated &

Includes:: a new bibliography

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As the health benefits of mindfulness have been increasingly recognized & the practice has moved from spiritual & new age to secular realms misconceptions have multiplied So what is the reality? How can one thing help so many people in such different ways even those who would have previously thought it near impossible to tame their racing minds & live with more awareness? In this incisive guide neuroscientist clinical psychologist martial artist & mindfulness teacher Dr Tamara Russell demystifies the confusions that often get in the way of mindfulness training by addressing the most frequently asked questions including What does mindfulness really mean & what are its benefits? How does it actually work? Where does it come from? How can we get the most from it? What are the future possibilities with it? The Q&A approach coupled with a range of practical exercises that allow you to explore the art of mindfulness for yourself takes you on a real behind-the-scenes tour of this potentially life-changing practice in turn helping us to live calmer more contented lives ...

In this beginner's guide Charles Taliaferro addresses the important questions involved in philosophy of religion covering all the major contemporary topics What is Philosophy of Religion? takes a practical question-based approach to the subject inviting the reader to engage with this exciting topic in a down-to-earth way-- 160 pages Taliaferro Charles ...