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The Best Books for Foodies of 2010

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Released: Oct. 12, 2010
THE VERTICAL FARM: THE WORLD GROWS UP
by Dickson Despommier
"A captivating argument that will intrigue general readers and give policymakers and investors much to ponder."
Despommier (Microbiology and Environmental Sciences/Columbia Univ.) details his optimistic vision of a sustainable future based on urban agriculture. Read full book review >
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Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star AMERICAN WASTELAND: HOW AMERICA THROWS AWAY NEARLY HALF OF ITS FOOD (AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT)
by Jonathan Bloom
"Refreshingly, Bloom offers solutions as well as jeremiads, and not a minute too soon--an urgent, necessary book."
An eye-opening account of what used to be considered a sin--the willful waste of perfectly edible food. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 14, 2010
AMERICAN TERROIR: SAVORING THE FLAVORS OF OUR WOODS, WATERS, AND FIELDS
by Rowan Jacobsen
"Savory information presented on a stylish plate."
A locavore and James Beard Award–winning food writer adapts the French wine-growing concept of terroir, "the taste of place," to champion a variety of foods from the Western hemisphere. Read full book review >
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Released: Sept. 1, 2010
PALMENTO: A SICILIAN WINE ODYSSEY
by Robert V. Camuto
"The author digs deep into the rich artisanal soil of Sicily's wine culture, unearthing centuries-old lineage and lore while closely studying villages, vintages, vintners, vats and a few intriguing vendettas."
An Italian-American writer embeds himself in the Sicilian wine trade for a year. Read full book review >
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Released: July 19, 2010
Kirkus Star FOUR FISH: THE FUTURE OF THE LAST WILD FOOD
by Paul Greenberg
"Hugely informative, sincere and infectiously curious and enthusiastic."
An award-winning food journalist brilliantly dissects the relationship between humans and the four fish that dominate the seafood market. Read full book review >
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Released: June 15, 2010
Kirkus Star EMPIRES OF FOOD: FEAST, FAMINE, AND THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS
by Evan D.G. Fraser, Andrew Rimas
"Spanning the whole of human civilization, this is a compelling read for foodies, environmentalists and social and economic historians."
A panoramic overview of the vulnerability of global food networks to climate change. Read full book review >