Over the past 3 years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of 3,000 residents, has jump-started its economy and redefined its self-image through a local, self-sustaining food
"A fascinating examination of food safety in the United States-- how it works, what happens when it fails, and how we can learn to trust our food again. Food recalls have become so ubiquitous we hardl
Over the past few years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of 3,000residents, has jump-started its economy and redefined its self-image through a local, self-sustainingfood s
When Ben Hewitt and his wife bought a sprawling acreage of field and forest in northern Vermont, the landscape easily allowed them to envision the self-sustaining family farm they were eager to star
Provides lists of suggestions to improve safety and performance in bicycling, including tips on building skill level, maneuvering safely through traffic, riding long distances, and planning training.
Revised and updated to incorporate the latest advances in the sport, a detailed training guide features ways to achieve optimum cycling performance, with exercises designed to improve one's overall cy
Fully revised and updated to provide enthusiasts with all the tactics, tips, and techniques they need to master any type of terrain.Ride like a pro with help from the editors of Bicycling and Mountai
Proven wisdom and techniques to help new cyclists get on the road to better fitness and safe, skilled riding.Now completely revised and updated with the latest advances in the sport, this comprehensi
55 step-by-step, illustrated activties that teach kids everything from how to see like an owl to build the world's coolest fort from sticks. (ages 8-12)Once upon a time, kids learned the most amazing
An investigation into how the impoverished community of Hardwick, Vermont, developed a sustainable, local food system--where entrepreneurs meet regularly to share advice, equipment and business plans-
An investigation into how the impoverished community of Hardwick, Vermont, developed a sustainable, local food system--where entrepreneurs meet regularly to share advice, equipment and business plans-
When Ben Hewitt met Erik Gillard, he was amazed. Here was a real-life rebel living happily and comfortably in small-town Vermont on less than $10,000 per year. Gillard's no bum. He has a job, a girlfr