Michael Pollan

A brilliant and brave investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times best sellers, into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third. Thus began a singular adventure into the experience of various altered states of consciousness, along with a dive deep into both the latest brain science and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan sifts the historical record to separate the truth about these mysterious drugs from the myths that have surrounded them since the Sixties, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research.A unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, How to Change Your Mind is a triumph of participatory journalism. By turns dazzling and edifying, it is the gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier in our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. The true subject of Pollan's "mental travelogue" is not just psychedelic drugs, but the eternal puzzle of human consciousness and how, in a world that offers us both struggle and beauty, we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives.

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?

Michael Pollan, the bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Food Rules, and How to Change Your Mind, explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen in Cooked.Cooked is now a Netflix docuseries based on the book that focuses on the four kinds of “transformations” that occur in cooking. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney and starring Michael Pollan, Cooked teases out the links between science, culture and the flavors we love.In Cooked, Pollan discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements—fire, water, air, and earth—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession of culinary masters, Pollan learns how to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and ferment everything from cheese to beer.Each section of Cooked tracks Pollan’s effort to master a single classic recipe using one of the four elements. A North Carolina barbecue pit master tutors him in the primal magic of fire; a Chez Panisse–trained cook schools him in the art of braising; a celebrated baker teaches him how air transforms grain and water into a fragrant loaf of bread; and finally, several mad-genius “fermentos” (a tribe that includes brewers, cheese makers, and all kinds of picklers) reveal how fungi and bacteria can perform the most amazing alchemies of all. The reader learns alongside Pollan, but the lessons move beyond the practical to become an investigation of how cooking involves us in a web of social and ecological relationships. Cooking, above all, connects us.The effects of not cooking are similarly far reaching. Relying upon corporations to process our food means we consume large quantities of fat, sugar, and salt; disrupt an essential link to the natural world; and weaken our relationships with family and friends. In fact, Cooked argues, taking back control of cooking may be the single most important step anyone can take to help make the American food system healthier and more sustainable. Reclaiming cooking as an act of enjoyment and self-reliance, learning to perform the magic of these everyday transformations, opens the door to a more nourishing life.

"Outstanding . . . a wide-ranging invitation to think through the moral ramifications of our eating habits." — The New YorkerOne of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year and Winner of the James Beard AwardAuthor of This is Your Mind on Plants, How to Change Your Mind and the #1 New York Times Bestseller In Defense of Food and Food RulesWhat should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan’s revolutionary examination has changed the way Americans think about food. Bringing wide attention to the little-known but vitally important dimensions of food and agriculture in America, Pollan launched a national conversation about what we eat and the profound consequences that even the simplest everyday food choices have on both ourselves and the natural world. Ten years later, The Omnivore’s Dilemma continues to transform the way Americans think about the politics, perils, and pleasures of eating.

In This Is Your Mind on Plants, Michael Pollan dives deep into three plant drugs--opium, caffeine, and mescaline--and throws the fundamental strangeness, and arbitrariness, of our thinking about them into sharp relief. Exploring and participating in the cultures that have grown up around these drugs while consuming (or, in the case of caffeine, trying not to consume) them, Pollan reckons with the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants. Why do we go to such great lengths to seek these shifts in consciousness, and then why do we fence that universal desire with laws and customs and fraught feelings?

A definitive compendium of food wisdomEating doesn't have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings a welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. Written with the 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?"

Food. There's plenty of it around, and we all love to eat it. So why should anyone need to defend it?Because in the so-called Western diet, food has been replaced by nutrients, and common sense by confusion--most of what we’re consuming today is no longer the product of nature but of food science. The result is what Michael Pollan calls the American Paradox: The more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we seem to become. With In Defense of Food, Pollan proposes a new (and very old) answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Pollan’s bracing and eloquent manifesto shows us how we can start making thoughtful food choices that will enrich our lives, enlarge our sense of what it means to be healthy, and bring pleasure back to eating."Michael Pollan [is the] designated repository for the nation's food conscience."-Frank Bruni, The New York Times" A remarkable volume . . . engrossing . . . [Pollan] offers those prescriptions Americans so desperately crave."-The Washington Post"A tough, witty, cogent rebuttal to the proposition that food can be reduced to its nutritional components without the loss of something essential... [a] lively, invaluable book."--Janet Maslin, The New York Times"In Defense of Food is written with Pollan's customary bite, ringing clarity and brilliance at connecting the dots."-The Seattle TimesMichael Pollan’s newest book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation--the story of our most trusted food expert’s culinary education--was published by The Penguin Press in April 2013.

In his articles and in best-selling books such as The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan has established himself as one of our most important and beloved writers on modern man's place in the natural world. A new literary classic, Second Nature has become a manifesto not just for gardeners but for environmentalists everywhere. "As delicious a meditation on one man's relationships with the Earth as any you are likely to come upon" (The New York Times Book Review), Second Nature captures the rhythms of our everyday engagement with the outdoors in all its glory and exasperation. With chapters ranging from a reconsideration of the Great American Lawn, a dispatch from one man's war with a woodchuck, to an essay about the sexual politics of roses, Pollan has created a passionate and eloquent argument for reconceiving our relationship with nature.

Listening time = 2h 2mPollan takes us on a journey through the history of the drug, which was first discovered in a small part of East Africa and within a century became an addiction affecting most of the human species. Caffeine, it turns out, has changed the course of human history - won and lost wars, changed politics, dominated economies. What's more, the author shows that the Industrial Revolution would have been impossible without it. The science of how the drug has evolved to addict us is no less fascinating.

A room of one's own: is there anybody who hasn't at one time or another wished for such a place, hasn't turned those soft words over until they'd assumed a habitable shape?When writer Michael Pollan decided to plant a garden, the result was an award-winning treatise on the borders between nature and contemporary life, the acclaimed bestseller Second Nature. Now Pollan turns his sharp insight to the craft of building, as he recounts the process of designing and constructing a small one-room structure on his rural Connecticut property--a place in which he hoped to read, write and daydream, built with his two own unhandy hands.Invoking the titans of architecture, literature and philosophy, from Vitrivius to Thoreau, from the Chinese masters of feng shui to the revolutionary Frank Lloyd Wright, Pollan brilliantly chronicles a realm of blueprints, joints and trusses as he peers into the ephemeral nature of "houseness" itself. From the spark of an idea to the search for a perfect site to the raising of a ridgepole, Pollan revels in the infinitely detailed, complex process of creating a finished structure. At once superbly written, informative and enormously entertaining, A Place of My Own is for anyone who has ever wondered how the walls around us take shape--and how we might shape them ourselves.A Place of My Own recounts his two-and-a-half-year journey of discovery in an absorbing narrative that deftly weaves the day-to-day work of design and building--from siting to blueprint, from the pouring of foundations to finish carpentry--with reflections on everything form the power of place to shape our lives to the question of what constitutes "real work" in a technological society.A book about craft that is itself beautifully crafted, linking the world of the body and material things with the realm of mind, heart, and spirit, A Place of My Own has received extraordinary praise.

This Michael Pollan Bestselling 3 Books Set 1. How to Change Your What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence 9780735224155 2. This Is Your Mind on Plants 9780593296929 3. The Omnivore's A Natural History of Four Meals 9780143038580

The three groundbreaking books from our most trusted guide to food, now brought together for the first time In a few short years, Michael Pollan has completely transformed America’s understanding of eating. Now, Pollan on Food collects the New York Times–bestselling author’s three masterworks into one memorable package. First, the groundbreaking book that started it all, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, in which Pollan turns his own omnivorous mind to the seemingly straightforward question of what we should have for dinner. Next, with In Defense of Food, Pollan proposes a new (and very old) idea that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Finally, in Cooked, Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen; showing the enduring power of the four classical elements—fire, water, air, and earth—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Pollan on Food is the perfect answer for those looking to unravel the secret to good and healthy eating.

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Omnivore dilemma, vegetarian tagines and couscous [hardcover], slow cooker vegetarian recipe book and go lean vegan 4 books collection set. The Omnivore's The Search for a Perfect Meal in a Fast-Food World (reissued) 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. Vegetarian Tagines & Cous 60 delicious recipes for Moroccan one-pot cooking Fragrantly spiced and comforting, tagines are easy to prepare and sure to satisfy at every occasion. And prepared without meat (and often without dairy, too) they are not only economical, but also one of the best ways to enjoy seasonal produce. In this collection of authentic Moroccan recipes, you will find some of the best-loved tagines, from Lighter Tagines. The Skinny Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipe Meat Free Recipes Under 200, 300 And 400 Calories Whether you are a vegetarian or just love vegetables, this collection of easy to prepare and delicious low-calorie vegetarian recipes will help you make inexpensive, healthy, meat free meals for you and your family with the minimum of fuss.The recipes are simple and easy to follow with fresh and seasonal ingredients and are packed full of flavour and goodness so you can enjoy maximum taste but with minimum calories. Go Lean The Revolutionary 30-day Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Feel Great This revolutionary step-by-step 30-day diet plan will help you lose weight and start feeling better fast - while eating delicious, satisfying plant-based foods (and absolutely no calorie counting).

Michael pollan collection 3 books set includes titles in this collection :- in defence of food, food rules, omnivores dilemma. In Defence of The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of An Eater's Manifesto Inviting you to junk the science, ditch the diet and instead rediscover the joys of eating well, this title features a few pieces of advice (Eat at a table - a desk doesn't count. Don't buy food where you'd buy your petrol!) that allows you to enrich your life and your palate, and enlarge your sense of what it means to be healthy and happy. Food An Eater's Manual Using those seven simple words as his guide, internationally-acclaimed food journalist Michael Pollan offers this indispensable handbook for anyone concerned about health and food. Sensible, easy to use and written in plain English, Food Rules is a set of memorable adages or designed to help you eat real food in reasonable amounts, gathered from a wide variety of nutritionists, anthropologists, ancient cultures - and grandmothers. The Omnivore's The Search for a Perfect Meal in a Fast-Food World 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.

Tre droger – opium, koffein och meskalin. Han provar dem, avstår dem, väger dem etiskt. Sinnenas trädgård är essä, memoar och reportage i ett. Michael Pollan, vars förra bok Psykedelisk renässans gjorde stor internationell succé, fördjupar här sitt banbrytande sätt att se på våra grundläggande mänskliga behov och önskningar i relation till sinnesvidgande substanser.

En micro-dose, le LSD a des effets spectaculaires sans entraîner de dépendance –; aussi bien sur la santé psychique que sur la créativité, l'empathie...L'impact est si frappant, que partout dans le monde des recherches scientifiques et médicales sont menées. Michael Pollan s'est particulièrement intéressé à l'utilisation du LSD et de la psilocybine quand elle soulage les personnes souffrant de maladies délicates à traiter comme la dépression, la dépendance et l'anxiété. Son livre, traduit dans le monde entier, est devenu LA référence. Vous ne verrez plus jamais le puzzle de votre conscience de la même manière.Michael Pollan est auteur et journaliste scientifique." Le meilleur livre de l'année. " The New York TimesTraduit de l'anglais (États-Unis) par Caroline Lee et Leslie TalagaÂ

Food rules, in defence of food and hidden healing powers 3 books collection set. Food An Eater's Manual Using those seven simple words as his guide, internationally-acclaimed food journalist Michael Pollan offers this indispensable handbook for anyone concerned about health and food. Sensible, easy to use and written in plain English, Food Rules is a set of memorable adages or designed to help you eat real food in reasonable amounts, gathered from a wide variety of nutritionists, anthropologists, ancient cultures - and grandmothers. In Defence of The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of An Eater's Manifesto This book is a celebration of food. By food, Michael Pollan means real, proper, simple food - not the kind that comes in a packet, or has lists of unpronounceable ingredients, or that makes nutritional claims about how healthy it is. More like the kind of food your great-grandmother would recognize. By following a few pieces of advice (Eat at a table - a desk doesn't count. Don't buy food where you'd buy your petrol!), you will enrich your life and your palate, and enlarge your sense of what it means to be healthy and happy. Hidden Healing Powers Of Super & Whole plant based diet proven to prevent and reverse disease The human body, by design, is built to survive It knows to regenerate cells, to remove toxins and with its inbuilt immune system, to fight disease and illness.While the advance of medical science continues to grow, no medical practitioner or scientist will ever disagree that preventative medicine should always be the first step to a healthier life. Unfortunately we all too often overlook the natural ways in which we can feed our bodies with healing properties.

トウモロコシ農場から、肥育場、有機農場、狩猟採集の森までを追い、私たちが正体を知らないまま口にしている食べ物の実体が明らかに。そして、最後にたどり着いた完璧な食事とは？

何を食べよう？ 食品神話が蔓延する現在、雑食動物である人間はこの簡単な問いにジレンマを感じる。その答えを求めて、工業的農業、有機農業、狩猟採集の食物連鎖を追う旅が始まる。

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be DispatchedMichael Pollan 3 Books CollectionThis Is Your Mind on“Expert storytelling . . . [Pollan] masterfully elevates a series of big questions about drugs, plants and humans that are likely to leave readers thinking in new ways.” —New York Times Book Review From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think about drugs, and an exploration into the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants—and the equally powerful taboos.In Defense ofBecause in the so-called Western diet, food has been replaced by nutrients, and common sense by confusion--most of what we’re consuming today is longer the product of nature but of food science. The result is what Michael Pollan calls the American The more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we see to become. With In Defense of Food, Pollan proposes a new.How to Change YourA brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression.

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人間は料理をする生き物である。料理を発明したおかげで、人類は高度な文明を築いたという説もある。しかしいまや、多くの人は料理をしないで、加工食品を買っている。これは人類の危機なのではないか?アメリカきっての食の権威マイケル・ポーランは、みずから料理修業の旅に出て、この問題を考えた。ユニークな料理人たちとの出会いや豊富なウンチクを交えて描く、料理というワンダーランド!2分冊の下巻は“空気”と“土”をテーマに、パンと発酵食品に挑戦する。レシピとお薦め料理本も掲載。

« Trente années de conseils nutritionnels nous ont rendus plus gras, plus malades et plus mal nourris » écrit Michael Pollan. Coupables : les nutritionnistes, qui n’ont cessé de se tromper, l’industrie agro-alimentaire qui ne cesse de nous tromper pour nous faire consommer toujours plus, les scientifiques (souvent à la solde des précédents), qui ne s’intéressent plus aux aliments entiers mais à leurs constituants (le calcium, les vitamines, les oméga-3…). À cause d’eux, le bon sens a cédé la place à la confusion. Plus nous nous intéressons à la nutrition et moins nous sommes en bonne santé. Pollan ne se contente pas d’accuser. En nous poussant à manger des aliments non transformés, il remet en cause l’approche « nutritionniste » de l’alimentation et propose une alternative basée sur les traditions et les aliments frais, complets, écologiques.

人間は料理をする生き物である。料理を発明したおかげで、人類は高度な文明を築いたという説もある。しかしいまや、多くの人は料理をしないで、加工食品を買っている。これは人類の危機なのではないか?アメリカきっての食の権威マイケル・ポーランは、みずから料理修業の旅に出て、この問題を考えた。ユニークな料理人たちとの出会いや豊富なウンチクを交えて描く、料理というワンダーランド!2分冊の上巻は“火”と“水”をテーマに、バーベキューと煮込み料理に挑戦する。レシピも掲載。