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Ten thousand years after humans figured out how to stop wandering and plant crops, veteran investigative journalist Mark Schapiro plunges into the struggle already underway for control of seeds, the ground-zero ingredient for our food. Three-quarters of the seed varieties on Earth in 1900 had become extinct by 2015. In Seeds of Resistance, Schapiro takes us onto the frontlines of a struggle over the seeds that remain, one that will determine the long-term security of our food supply in the face of unprecedented climate volatility. More than half of all commercially-traded seeds have fallen under the control of just three multinational agri-chemical companies....

This fascinating audiobook is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time.

Dufty Dufty Biddle & Dunn is a small firm of provincial solicitors in the English Midland town of Hockham, catering for the legal needs of the local population. No more, no less. Charles Dufty founded the practice fifty years ago, and still acts as a consultant to his son Hugo, the senior resident partner, who has ambitions to expand the firm. The Duftys take on cases which most modern firms wouldn't even look at, yet before you know it the problem is solved.

"Seeds of a Fintech Startup Sometimes Come From the Trenches" is from the November 23, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by John F. Wasik and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Japanese Plant Seeds of Baseball throughout Africa" is from the June 09, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ken Maguire and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"No. 12 Seeds Provide Surprises on a Mostly Predictable Day" is from the March 18, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Zach Schonbrun and narrated by Caroline Miller.

From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Unearthed returns — celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, the most biodiverse place on our planet. Hosted by Cate Blanchett, Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst, this series explores the story of the world’s largest wild seed bank — a vault and living laboratory where science and conservation meet. From restoring habitats to protecting biodiversity, these seeds hold the promise of our planet’s future. This is no distant insurance policy. It’s one we’re already relying on — and one that will only grow in importance as our ...

Celebrating and sharing stories from those that embody the spirit of Antioch University and our founder, Horace Mann, as they win victories for humanity

Promoting good stewardship of the Earth.

Presented by Hannah Clark & special guests. An interview-style podcast addressing the big questions in food security and sustainability. The episodes span environmental, economic, and social issues (often overlapping) with the purpose of sharing new perspectives and promoting change.