Michael Pollan Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

By the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, this is Michael Pollan's ingenious companion book about the surprising and close relationship between people and plants.

"From the new-chef restaurateurs of the last decade to the cooks of humble suburban kitchens, from haute places to neighborhood cafés and the most creative patisseries, this volume tells the stories of the best cooking found in Paris. Oseland rounds up dishes from all over the city, lavishly photographed during celebrations, as well as daily meals"-- Provided by publisher

Explores three very different drugs, opium, caffeine and mescaline - and throws the fundamental strangeness of our thinking about them into sharp relief

"75 recipes, evocative storytelling, and beautiful photography provide a lens into one of the planet's most interesting culinary destinations: Mexico City"-- Provided by publisher

Tato netradiční kuchařka vydaná v angličtině prestižním nakladatelstvím Simon & Schuster zapůsobila jako hotové zjevení. Nejméně 20 významných deníků a časopisů včetně londýnských Times ji nominovalo na knihu roku, v žebříčku New York Times se umístila mezi bestsellery roku 2018 a získala cenu Jamese Bearda, udělovanou nejlepším kuchařským knihám. Záhy se také dočkala překladů do mnoha cizích jazyků. Její autorka shrnula desetiletí své profesionální praxe do čtyř jednoduchých prvků, bez nichž se žádné jídlo neobejde. Sůl, která zvýrazňuje chuť, tuk, který je nositelem chuti a zároveň ovlivňuje konzistenci jídla, ocet a každá další kyselá přísada chuť vyrovnává, a pak nastupuje žár, tedy tepelné zpracování. V knize samozřejmě nechybí recepty, ale nejde zde jen o suchopárný výčet ingrediencí a popis přípravy – všechno je podáno vtipně a se švihem. Podobně originální a výstižné jsou i ilustrace a množství grafů, které napoví i začínajícím kuchařům a kuchařkám, jak, proč a kdy co uvařit a s čím jednotlivá jídla kombinovat. Ačkoliv je dost prostoru věnováno různým úpravám masa, na své si přijdou i vegetariáni. Na samý závěr jsou uvedena vzorová menu pro různé příležitosti. Věříme, že se tato kniha stane vítaným obohacením nejen knihovniček, ale zejména kuchyní českých čtenářů a čtenářek.

This investigation delves into the medical and scientific revolution surrounding psychedelic drugs, intertwined with the author's life-changing experiences. Michael Pollan's research into LSD and psilocybin reveals their potential to alleviate conditions like depression, addiction, and anxiety. Initially focused on the therapeutic use of these substances, Pollan's journey becomes deeply personal as he uncovers their benefits not only for the mentally ill but also for those grappling with everyday challenges. He embarks on an exploration of altered states of consciousness, combining firsthand experiences with insights from contemporary brain science and the underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan meticulously examines the historical context, distinguishing fact from myth regarding these drugs, particularly since the backlash that began in the 1960s against a promising field of research. This work elegantly merges science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, representing a triumph of participatory journalism. It offers a captivating account of a journey into a new frontier of understanding the mind, self, and our existence. Ultimately, Pollan's narrative addresses the enduring mystery of human consciousness and how we can navigate a world filled with both suffering and joy to find meaning in our lives.

Wenn Menschen sich das Paradies vorstellen, gleicht es meist einem Garten. Gärten verkörpern Fülle und Fruchtbarkeit, sie sind Orte der Entspannung und der Fantasie. Doch manchmal droht auch hier Ungemach, durchpflügen kleine Nager das so sorgsam geschaffene Idyll, findet der Giersch seinen Weg ins Blumenbeet oder der Frost schaut schon im September vorbei. Mit viel Humor erzählt Michael Pollan aus seinem Leben als Gärtner, von den vielen kleinen Erfolgen und Misserfolgen, von der politischen Dimension des Bäumepflanzens oder Sinn und Unsinn des Rasenmähens. »Meine zweite Natur« ist ein Grenzgänger, eine wunderbare Mischung aus Belletristik, Autobiografie und Kulturgeschichte.

Tales of Food, Pleasure and Discovery on the Road. Join us at the table for this 34-course banquet of original stories from food-obsessed writers and chefs sharing their life-changing food experiences.

What shall we have for dinner? Such a simple question has grown to have a very complicated answer. We can eat almost anything nature has to offer, but deciding what we should eat stirs anxiety. Should we choose the organic apple or the conventional? If organic, local or imported? Wild fish or farmed? Low-carb or low-cal? As the American culture of fast food and unlimited choice invades the world, Pollan follows his next meal from land to table, tracing the origin of everything consumed and the implications for ourselves and our planet. His astonishing findings will shock all who care about what they put on their plate.

"Eating doesn't have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. Written with clarity, concision, and wit that has become bestselling author Michael Pollan's trademark, this indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for eating wisely, one per page, accompanied by a concise explanation. It's an easy-to-use guide that draws from a variety of traditions, suggesting how different cultures through the ages have arrived at the same enduring wisdom about food. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat buffet, this is the perfect guide for anyone who ever wondered, 'What should I eat?'"--back cover

Michael Pollan's unmatched ability to draw lines of connection between our everyday experiences--whether eating, gardening, or building--and the natural world has been the basis for the popular success of his many works of nonfiction, including the genre-defining bestsellers The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food . With this updated edition of his earlier book A Place of My Own , readers can revisit the inspired, intelligent, and often hilarious story of Pollan's realization of a room of his own--a small, wooden hut, his "shelter for daydreams"--built with his admittedly unhandy hands. Inspired by both Thoreau and Mr. Blandings, A Place of My Own not only works to convey the history and meaning of all human building, it also marks the connections between our bodies, our minds, and the natural world. Coming from The Penguin Press in 2013, Michael Pollan’s newest book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation --the story of our most trusted food expert’s culinary education

"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of Michael Pollan's In Defence of Food. Humans used to know how to eat well, Pollan argues. But the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down through generations have been confused, complicated, and distorted by food industry marketers, nutritional scientists, and journalists- all of whom have much to gain from our dietary confusion. Indeed, real food is fast disappearing from the marketplace, to be replaced by "nutrients," and plain old eating by an obsession with nutrition that is, paradoxically, ruining our health, not to mention our meals. Michael Pollan's bracing and eloquent manifesto shows us how we might start making thoughtful food choices that will enrich our lives and our palates and enlarge our sense of what it means to be healthy.

The first book to reveal the undiscovered jewels of Southeast Asian cuisine.

Recounts the story of the author's culinary education and the roles of the four classical elements of fire, water, air, and earth in transforming natural ingredients into delicious meals and drinks

Da dove vengono i cibi che ingeriamo? Che cosa stiamo mangiando davvero? Michael Pollan decide di improvvisarsi ''detective del cibo'' per conoscere l'evoluzione e i segreti nascosti dietro quello che si mangia, dal seme al frutto, dalla storia del ''cibo con una faccia'' alla carne lavorata e anatomicamente irriconoscibile. Inizia così una ricerca che lo porta a conoscere varie realtà, dalla produzione industriale a quella dei produttori diretti. Fast food, supermercati, fabbriche, macelli e piccole fattorie diventeranno il terreno della sua instancabile marcia verso la consapevolezza. In questo viaggio pieno di scoperte ma anche di incertezze, Pollan dovrà affrontare molte esperienze che lo metteranno a dura prova, dovrà combattere e accettare compromessi, dovrà forzare la sua indole e imparare a cacciare e a uccidere per nutrirsi. Alla fine però ritroverà la strada di un rapporto diverso con madre natura e sarà in grado di scegliere come comprare, cucinare e mangiare. La sua ricerca si conclude con un menù a quattro portate dove finalmente quello che c'è nel piatto non è più un dilemma ma la storia appena raccontata.

“Pollan shines a light on our own nature as well as on our implication in the natural world.” —The New York Times “A wry, informed pastoral.” —The New Yorker The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of How to Change Your Mind, Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in America Every schoolchild learns about the mutually beneficial dance of honeybees and flowers: The bee collects nectar and pollen to make honey and, in the process, spreads the flowers’ genes far and wide. In The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan ingeniously demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a similarly reciprocal relationship. He masterfully links four fundamental human desires—sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control—with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato. In telling the stories of four familiar species, Pollan illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankind’s most basic yearnings. And just as we’ve benefited from these plants, we have also done well by them. So who is really domesticating whom?

Natural Gardening is the invaluable inspiration and resource for every gardener - whether beginner or seasoned enthusiast - who wishes to combine the joys of cultivation with the rewards of attracting wildlife.