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King of Fish

The Thousand-Year Run of Salmon

by David Montgomery ...

The salmon that symbolize the Pacific Northwest's natural splendor are now threatened with extinction across much of their ancestral range. In studying the natural and human forces that shape the rivers and mountains of that region, geologist David Montgomery has learned to see the evolution and near-extinction of the salmon as a story of changing landscapes. Montgomery shows how a succession of ... Read more

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The salmon that symbolize the Pacific Northwest's natural splendor are now threatened with extinction across much of their ancestral range. In studying the natural and human forces that shape the rivers and mountains of that region, geologist David Montgomery has learned to see the evolution and near-extinction of the salmon as a story of changing landscapes. Montgomery shows how a succession of
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The Fall of the House of Labor

The Workplace, the State, and American Labor Activism, 1865–1925

by David Montgomery ...

This book studies the changing ways in which American industrial workers mobilised concerted action in their own interests between the abolition of slavery and the end of open immigration from Europe and Asia. Sustained class conflict between 1916 and 1922 reshaped governmental and business policies, but left labour largely unorganised and in retreat. The House of Labor, so arduously erected by ... Read more

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This book studies the changing ways in which American industrial workers mobilised concerted action in their own interests between the abolition of slavery and the end of open immigration from Europe and Asia. Sustained class conflict between 1916 and 1922 reshaped governmental and business policies, but left labour largely unorganised and in retreat. The House of Labor, so arduously erected by
... Read more
The Hidden Half of Nature

The Microbial Roots of Life and Health

by David R. Montgomery, Anne Biklé ...

"Sure to become a game-changing guide to the future of good food and healthy landscapes." —Dan Barber, chef and author of The Third PlatePrepare to set aside what you think you know about yourself and microbes. The Hidden Half of Nature reveals why good health—for people and for plants—depends on Earth’s smallest creatures. Restoring life to their barren yard and recovering from a health crisis, ... Read more

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"Sure to become a game-changing guide to the future of good food and healthy landscapes." —Dan Barber, chef and author of The Third PlatePrepare to set aside what you think you know about yourself and microbes. The Hidden Half of Nature reveals why good health—for people and for plants—depends on Earth’s smallest creatures. Restoring life to their barren yard and recovering from a health crisis,
... Read more
Dirt

The Erosion of Civilizations, With a New Preface

by David R. Montgomery ...

Dirt, soil, call it what you want—it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores ... Read more

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Dirt, soil, call it what you want—it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores
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The Beginner's Guide to American History

Unraveling the Tapestry of American History

by David Henry Montgomery ...

In "The Beginner's Guide to American History," David Henry Montgomery offers an engaging and accessible overview of the complex tapestry of American history. With a narrative style that blends anecdotes with rigorous scholarship, Montgomery delves into key events, movements, and figures that have shaped the United States from its indigenous roots to contemporary society. Through a well-structured ... Read more

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In "The Beginner's Guide to American History," David Henry Montgomery offers an engaging and accessible overview of the complex tapestry of American history. With a narrative style that blends anecdotes with rigorous scholarship, Montgomery delves into key events, movements, and figures that have shaped the United States from its indigenous roots to contemporary society. Through a well-structured
... Read more
The Beginner's Guide to American History (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Nineteenth-Century Primer of Explorers, Founders, Pioneers, and Civic Lessons

by David Henry Montgomery, Celia Orwinley ...

The Beginner's Guide to American History presents the national past as a sequence of vivid biographical and civic episodes, designed to introduce young readers to the formation of the United States. Its style is clear, episodic, and morally instructive, combining accessible narrative with the nineteenth-century schoolbook tradition of patriotic historical writing. Rather than offering dense ... Read more

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The Beginner's Guide to American History presents the national past as a sequence of vivid biographical and civic episodes, designed to introduce young readers to the formation of the United States. Its style is clear, episodic, and morally instructive, combining accessible narrative with the nineteenth-century schoolbook tradition of patriotic historical writing. Rather than offering dense
... Read more
Growing a Revolution

Bringing Our Soil Back to Life

by David R. Montgomery ...

**Finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award"A call to action that underscores a common goal: to change the world from the ground up." —Dan Barber, author of The Third Plate**For centuries, agricultural practices have eroded the soil that farming depends on, stripping it of the organic matter vital to its productivity. Now conventional agriculture is threatening disaster for ... Read more

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**Finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award"A call to action that underscores a common goal: to change the world from the ground up." —Dan Barber, author of The Third Plate**For centuries, agricultural practices have eroded the soil that farming depends on, stripping it of the organic matter vital to its productivity. Now conventional agriculture is threatening disaster for
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Growing a Revolution

Bringing Our Soil Back to Life

by David R. Montgomery ...

Narrated by Eric Michael Summerer ...

Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

The problem of agriculture is as old as civilization. Throughout history, great societies that abused their land withered into poverty or disappeared entirely. Now we risk repeating this ancient story on a global scale due to ongoing soil degradation, a changing climate, and a rising population.But there is reason for hope. David R. Montgomery introduces us to farmers around the world at the heart ... Read more

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The problem of agriculture is as old as civilization. Throughout history, great societies that abused their land withered into poverty or disappeared entirely. Now we risk repeating this ancient story on a global scale due to ongoing soil degradation, a changing climate, and a rising population.But there is reason for hope. David R. Montgomery introduces us to farmers around the world at the heart
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Beyond Equality

by David Montgomery ...

"The era of Reconstruction was short-lived but rife with historically significant activity. The central political issues of the day, according to the author, were the future integrity of the Union, and the future status of the newly emancipated Negroes. His purpose here is to use the labor question as a prism through which to study the whole political spectrum. Equality before the law within a ... Read more

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"The era of Reconstruction was short-lived but rife with historically significant activity. The central political issues of the day, according to the author, were the future integrity of the Union, and the future status of the newly emancipated Negroes. His purpose here is to use the labor question as a prism through which to study the whole political spectrum. Equality before the law within a
... Read more
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The New Model For Development & Humanitarian Aid Delivery

A contribution to the Success of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

by Dr. Justin B. Mudekereza ...

Narrated by David Montgomery ...

Unabridged

14 hours 55 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In a profound narrative of global development, this work presents a visionary blueprint for humanitarian aid: lean, ethical, and grassroots-led. Eschewing traditional top-down models, it advocates for local empowerment, sustained by digital innovation and ethical practices. This is a clarion call for transformative change, celebrating community wisdom and ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In a profound narrative of global development, this work presents a visionary blueprint for humanitarian aid: lean, ethical, and grassroots-led. Eschewing traditional top-down models, it advocates for local empowerment, sustained by digital innovation and ethical practices. This is a clarion call for transformative change, celebrating community wisdom and
... Read more
What Your Food Ate

How to Restore Our Land and Reclaim Our Health

by David R. Montgomery, Anne Biklé ...

**Finalist for the 2023 IACP Award for Food Issues & MattersAre you really what you eat?**David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé take us far beyond the well-worn adage to deliver a new truth: the roots of good health start on farms. What Your Food Ate marshals evidence from recent and forgotten science to illustrate how the health of the soil ripples through to that of crops, livestock, and ultimately ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**Finalist for the 2023 IACP Award for Food Issues & MattersAre you really what you eat?**David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé take us far beyond the well-worn adage to deliver a new truth: the roots of good health start on farms. What Your Food Ate marshals evidence from recent and forgotten science to illustrate how the health of the soil ripples through to that of crops, livestock, and ultimately
... Read more
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Behold My Soul

A True Story About Forgiveness And The Power Of Love

by Taj Simrit ...

Narrated by David Montgomery ...

Unabridged

8 hours 20 min

“Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet.”– AristotleHis son sarcastically questioned whether all twenty-year-olds should read this book. He responded with a resounding “yes” because age isn’t a prerequisite for consciousness or lack thereof.Taj Simrit is the epitome of Friedrich Nietzsche’s quote: “Become who you are.”His story is as raw and authentic as it gets.Without sugarcoating, he speaks ... Read more

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“Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet.”– AristotleHis son sarcastically questioned whether all twenty-year-olds should read this book. He responded with a resounding “yes” because age isn’t a prerequisite for consciousness or lack thereof.Taj Simrit is the epitome of Friedrich Nietzsche’s quote: “Become who you are.”His story is as raw and authentic as it gets.Without sugarcoating, he speaks
... Read more

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