Chewing Gum: The Fortunes of Taste, by Michael Redclift.
A social, political, ecological, economic, and cultural history of chicle-based chewing gum, with a particular emphasis on the impact that it has had on the Yucatan region and its Mayan natives.
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, By Eric Schlosser.
Offering readers an eye opening look at how America was transformed into a nation of fast food restaurants and boilerplate shopping centers. Most important, Schlosser details the impact that this homogenization has had on the country, not just in regard to the store fronts, but also how it has affected every aspect of our lives from how our food is grown to how our children are exploited as a source of cheap labor.
Food Allergy Field Guide - A Lifestyle Manual for Families, by Theresa Willingham.
A handy manual exploring the steps you can take to adjust your family's lifestyle to best accommodate a member who has a food allergy. Includes information about food allergies, nutrition, and kid-tested recipes.
Food Allergies and Food Intolerance -
The Complete Guide to Their Identification and Treatment, by Jonathan Brostoff and Linda Gamlin.
This book looks at food allergies and intolerances from the viewpoint that they not only induce classic symptoms such as hives and breathing difficulties, but that they are also responsible for a host of medical disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, migraines, and sinus problems.
Good Living, A, by Hugh Barrett.
The second volume in Hugh Barrett's autobiography, this volume offers an intriguing look back at the state of agriculture in England during the 1930's and 40's.
Hallelujah! The Welcome Table, by Maya Angelou.
A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes. More than 70 recipes accompanied by brief essays about Angelou's life and the events and memories associated with the various dishes that are mentioned.
The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics, by Jessica Porter.
A Philosophy for Achieving a Radiant Mind and Fabulous Body - A Primer on the macrobiotic lifestyle, with more than 80 recipes.
In Your Garden and In Your Garden Again, by Vita Sackville-West.
Here are two classic gardening books that are a "must" read for any gardener, professional or novice, looking for new ideas, sage advice, or simply a good book, on gardening, to read.
The Joslin Guide to Diabetes, by Dr. Richard S. Beaser.
A Program for Managing Your Treatment. A concise guide to diabetes self-care, explains what diabetes is, details available treatment options, and offers tips on making lifestyle changes.
Julia's Kitchen Wisdom, by Julia Child.
This cookbook will serve as a handy reference book, for novice and advanced cooks, on basic cooking techniques, timesaving tips, and useful advice that will save you years of trial-and-error in the kitchen.
Peanut Allergy Answer Book, The, by Michael C. Young.
Written in a question and answer format, this book provides a concise overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatments of a peanut allergy and how to create a safe home and school environment for anyone living with a peanut allergy.
