Vegetarianism: A History
Author: Colin Spencer
Colin Spencer provides an in-depth account of vegetarianism. From prehistory to the present, he discusses those who came to vegetarianism by choice, from the religions who preach it such as Hinduism and Seventh-Day Adventism, to the individuals who practice it, including Leonardo da Vinci and, ironically, Adolf Hitler. Throughout history, vegetarians have been maligned and persecuted by their meat-eating brethren. Spencer looks at the psychology of abstention, the ideas behind a meat-free diet, as well as the environmental effects of meat production and the implications of genetic engineering. Although the vegetarian movement dates back to 600 B.C., it is only now becoming a practice valued by many who previously would have wondered, "Where's the beef?"
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Freshman Year at Wine University
Author: Chad L Satcher
Born in a small, working-class town in Texas, Chad learned the basics of Southern hospitality. While his manners and morals were never in question, he learned quickly the difference between white and blue collar. During college, he studied to become a teacher, but as fate would have it, he never fulfilled that prophecy. Due to his lack of impact in the highly technical field of wine after his initial introduction, Chad grew hungry to become educated on all the processes involved. After many years, coupled with numerous and embarrassing mistakes, Chad attempts to shed light on the beginning stages of the introduction to wine. He is attempting to break down the stereotypes and make the introduction easier for all those who follow his search for knowledge about wine.
