Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Following her bestselling memoir, Thirst, here is the next step in Heather "Anish" Anderson's adventurous life journey--one of deep emotion and self-discovery
Heather Arndt Anderson Books
Heather Anderson, known on the trail as Anish, is a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year who has achieved unparalleled feats of endurance. She became the second woman to complete the "Double Triple Crown of Backpacking," traversing the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide trails twice each. Her writing delves into the profound lessons of resilience, self-discovery, and the raw beauty of nature learned through these extraordinary journeys. Through her narratives, she shares the transformative power of the wilderness and the mental fortitude required to push beyond perceived limits.
Exploring the rich culinary history of Portland, this book reveals the city's evolution from a Wild West outpost to a celebrated food destination. It highlights the contributions of the salmon-people, pioneers, and immigrants who shaped the local food culture, showcasing how their stories intertwine with the development of Portland's vibrant culinary scene. By delving into these diverse influences, it captures the essence of what makes Portland a unique gastronomic hub.
Exploring breakfast as a significant social and culinary phenomenon, the book delves into its historical emergence and global variations. It examines common breakfast foods, the cultural importance of certain staples, and their representation in art and media. Heather Arndt Anderson presents a rich, engaging narrative that reveals the multifaceted nature of this essential meal, making it both informative and entertaining for readers.
In Berries: A Global History, Heather Arndt Anderson relates the story of how humans came to love these tiny, bewildering fruits.
Make Your Own Mineral Makeup
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Making your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 79 recipes detail how to customize for skin type and color. Formulations for eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and more will help you create mineral-based powders free of fragrances, parabens, and toxins. You’ll also learn to make simple and safe lip balms and glosses. Many recipes include ingredients that help promote healthy skin, and the in-depth ingredient glossary and at-a-glance substitution chart identify properties such as oil-absorbing and healing, while also highlighting vegan options, so you can create cosmetics that meet your skin’s needs and reflect your personal values.
Chillies
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book tells the story of the spicy berry's rise to prominence, showing that it was cultivated and venerated by the ancient people of Mesoamerica for millennia before Spanish explorers brought it back to Europe. It traces the chilli's spread along trading routes to every corner of the globe, and explores the many important spiritual and cultural links that we have formed with it, from its use as an aphrodisiac to, in more modern times, an especially masochistic kind of eating competition. Ultimately, the author uses the chili to tell a larger story of global trade, showing how the spread of spicy cuisine can tell us much about the global exchange--and sometimes domination--of culture.