Author: Paul Publisher: Greystone Books ISBN: 1771640146 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 356
Book Description
Feeding Frenzy traces the history of the global food system and reveals the underlying causes of recent turmoil in food markets. Supplies are running short, prices keep spiking, and the media is full of talk of a world food crisis. The turmoil has unleashed some dangerous forces. Food-producing countries are banning exports even if this means starving their neighbors. Governments and corporations are scrambling to secure control of food supply chains. Powerful groups from the Middle East and Asia are acquiring farmland in poor countries to grow food for export — what some call land grabs. This raises some big questions. Can we continue to feed a burgeoning population? Are we running out of land and water? Can we rely on free markets to provide? This book reveals trends that could lead to more hunger and conflict. But Paul McMahon also outlines actions that can be taken to shape a sustainable and just food system.
Author: Stuart Stevens Publisher: ISBN: 9780349109947 Category : Europe Languages : en Pages : 265
Book Description
Tired of visiting countries with the worst food imaginable, political consultant and writer Stuart Stevens embarks on a gastronomic tour of Europe with a woman he barely knows and a Mustang that barely goes. The plan - to eat in all the 3 star Michelin restaurants in Europe on consecutive days.
Author: Dan Ozzi Publisher: Mariner Books ISBN: 0358244307 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 429
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"From celebrated music writer Dan Ozzi comes a comprehensive chronicle of the punk music scene's evolution from the early nineties to the mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they dissolved, "sold out," and rose to surprise stardom. From its inception, punk music has been identified by two factors: its proximity to "authenticity," and its reliance on an antiestablishment ethos. Yet, in the mid- to late '90s, major record labels sought to capitalize on punk's rebellious undertones, leading to a schism in the scene: to accept the cash flow of the majors, or stick to indie cred?Sellout chronicles the evolution of the punk scene during this era, focusing on prominent bands as they experienced the last "gold rush" of the music industry. Within it, music writer Dan Ozzi follows the rise of successful bands like Green Day and Jimmy Eat World, as well as the implosion of groups like Jawbreaker and At the Drive-In, who buckled under the pressure of their striving labels. Featuring original interviews and personal stories from members of eleven of modern punk's most (in)famous bands, Sellout is the history of the evolution of the music industry, and a punk rock lover's guide to the chaotic darlings of the post-grunge era. "--
Author: Franklin W. Dixon Publisher: Aladdin ISBN: 9781416954996 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: To uncover the truth behind a mysterious death at the first qualifying round for Football Frank's Super Bowl hot dog eating contest. LOCATION: The qualifying rounds are in Miami; the final competition takes place during the Super Bowl halftime show. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: All the teen finalists know that the next hot dog could be their last. SUSPECTS: Any of the contestants--they all have reason to knock off the competition. THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
Author: Michael P. Spradlin Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0545576687 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 179
Book Description
An action-packed series from Michael P. Spradlin. Each book covers a genetically engineered super-predator wreaking havoc on the environment. Time has passed since anyone's heard from Dr. Catalyst. Emmet and Calvin have even begun to think that the crazed scientist might be gone for good.But then, on a trip to snorkel off the Florida coast, one of their friends is nearly drowned by an underwater monster, with endless rows of razor-sharp teeth. No one is quite sure what they saw. Was it a moray eel? A giant barracuda? There's only one thing Emmet knows for certain. Dr. Catalyst is back. And this time, he's out for revenge.
Author: Scott Peterson Publisher: Raintree ISBN: 1474732852 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 89
Book Description
The power-hungry Parasite is powered up again after being struck by lightning and absorbing the incredible energy. Superman steps up to stop him. But has Parasite become too strong for even the Man of Steel to stop?
Author: Maaja Wentz Publisher: ISBN: 9780994028327 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 284
Book Description
Witches - necromancers - inappropriate table manners! First-year college student Tonya must face dark family secrets when campus is overrun by a deadly eating epidemic. To survive she must develop magical powers to oppose the mind-controlling entity in charge. Can she survive the conspiracy?
Author: Will Self Publisher: ISBN: Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 408
Book Description
This collection of Will Self's journalism and selected writings takes the reader through the turbulent years 1995-2000, covering everything from his restaurant reviews to Tate Modern and the contemporary British art scene, and cultural phenomena as diverse as voyeuristic television and the Queen Mother.
Author: Jon F. Harmon Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing ISBN: 9781608607310 Category : Automobiles Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
An inside look at crisis management in the 21st century, Feeding Frenzy tells the story of two companies at war with each other, and of the trial lawyers determined to keep the conflict on the front pages. The Ford-Firestone tire crisis was the biggest business story of 2000-2001. Deadly and mysterious rollover accidents of Ford Explorers with failing Firestone tires took a toll of more than 270 lives in the U.S. and at least 100 more in Venezuela and other hot-climate countries. In compelling narrative, Feeding Frenzy provides a richer case study than can be found in other books on crisis communications. The reader climbs into the front seat for an eventful ride with the Ford PR team, as the automaker tries to understand what's causing the maddening accidents. Firestone's recall of millions of tires does nothing to abate unprecedented scrutiny from international media, safety advocates and an angry U.S. Congress. All the while, trial lawyers are leaking a new inflammatory document virtually every day to journalists competing with one another to break the next big story in this epic crisis. Jon Harmon is a chief communications officer with experience in all facets of reputation management. Over a 23-year career at Ford Motor Company, Harmon served in numerous roles requiring adroit media relations. He was Ford's chief spokesman during national labor negotiations with the UAW, and for many of Ford's high-profile legal cases and safety issues. As head of public relations for Ford Truck, Harmon was thrust into defending the Ford Explorer throughout the epic Ford-Firestone tire crisis. Harmon is the author of the Force for Good Communications blog for "aspirational public relations" at www.forceforgoodcom.com.
Author: Paul
Author: Stuart Stevens
Author: Larry Sabato
Author: Dan Ozzi
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Author: Michael P. Spradlin
Author: Scott Peterson
Author: Maaja Wentz
Author: Will Self
Author: Jon F. Harmon