Michael Pollan Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Brilantní a odvážné pátrání po lékařské a vědecké revoluci kolem psychedelických drog se prolíná s osobními zážitky autora, které mu změnily život. Michael Pollan se zaměřuje na výzkum LSD a psilocybin, které pomáhají lidem trpícím depresemi, závislostmi a úzkostí. Původně neměl v úmyslu napsat tak osobní knihu, ale když zjistil, jak tyto látky zlepšují život nejen duševně nemocným, ale i zdravým lidem, rozhodl se prozkoumat krajinu mysli z různých perspektiv. Toto dobrodružství do změněných stavů vědomí zahrnuje i nejnovější vědecké poznatky o mozku a undergroundovou komunitu psychedelických terapeutů. Pollan prozkoumává historické záznamy, aby oddělil pravdu o těchto drogách od mýtů, které je obklopují od 60. let 20. století, kdy došlo k odporu proti výzkumu. Kniha je jedinečnou směsí vědy, memoárů, cestopisu, historie a medicíny a představuje triumf participativní žurnalistiky. Nabízí strhující a poučné vyprávění o nových hranicích našeho chápání mysli, sebe sama a našeho místa ve světě. Skutečným tématem je nejen psychedelika, ale i věčná hádanka lidského vědomí a hledání smyslu v životě.

By the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, this is Michael Pollan's ingenious companion book about the surprising and close relationship between people and plants.

"From the new-chef restaurateurs of the last decade to the cooks of humble suburban kitchens, from haute places to neighborhood cafés and the most creative patisseries, this volume tells the stories of the best cooking found in Paris. Oseland rounds up dishes from all over the city, lavishly photographed during celebrations, as well as daily meals"-- Provided by publisher

Explores three very different drugs, opium, caffeine and mescaline - and throws the fundamental strangeness of our thinking about them into sharp relief

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR NEW NETFLIX SERIES, HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. 'It's a trip - engrossing, eye-opening, mind altering' New Statesman. 'Fascinating. Pollan is the perfect guide ... curious, careful, open minded' The Guardian. Humans have long relied on plants to alter consciousness, whether to stimulate, calm, or completely transform mental experiences. Michael Pollan delves into three distinct substances—opium, caffeine, and mescaline—highlighting the complexities of our perceptions surrounding them. By engaging with the cultures that have developed around these drugs and examining his own consumption (or avoidance, in caffeine’s case), Pollan confronts the deep-rooted human fascination with psychoactive plants alongside the societal taboos they carry. This work combines history, science, memoir, and reportage, offering a nuanced perspective often overlooked in discussions about drug regulation. Pollan demonstrates that our interactions with these plants go beyond mere debate; they represent a profound engagement with nature. This groundbreaking exploration reflects our essential human needs, mental processes, and our intricate relationship with the natural world.

"75 recipes, evocative storytelling, and beautiful photography provide a lens into one of the planet's most interesting culinary destinations: Mexico City"-- Provided by publisher

Tato netradiční kuchařka vydaná v angličtině prestižním nakladatelstvím Simon & Schuster zapůsobila jako hotové zjevení. Nejméně 20 významných deníků a časopisů včetně londýnských Times ji nominovalo na knihu roku, v žebříčku New York Times se umístila mezi bestsellery roku 2018 a získala cenu Jamese Bearda, udělovanou nejlepším kuchařským knihám. Záhy se také dočkala překladů do mnoha cizích jazyků. Její autorka shrnula desetiletí své profesionální praxe do čtyř jednoduchých prvků, bez nichž se žádné jídlo neobejde. Sůl, která zvýrazňuje chuť, tuk, který je nositelem chuti a zároveň ovlivňuje konzistenci jídla, ocet a každá další kyselá přísada chuť vyrovnává, a pak nastupuje žár, tedy tepelné zpracování. V knize samozřejmě nechybí recepty, ale nejde zde jen o suchopárný výčet ingrediencí a popis přípravy – všechno je podáno vtipně a se švihem. Podobně originální a výstižné jsou i ilustrace a množství grafů, které napoví i začínajícím kuchařům a kuchařkám, jak, proč a kdy co uvařit a s čím jednotlivá jídla kombinovat. Ačkoliv je dost prostoru věnováno různým úpravám masa, na své si přijdou i vegetariáni. Na samý závěr jsou uvedena vzorová menu pro různé příležitosti. Věříme, že se tato kniha stane vítaným obohacením nejen knihovniček, ale zejména kuchyní českých čtenářů a čtenářek.

Una brillante y valiente investigación de Michael Pollan sobre la revolución médica y científica en torno a las drogas psicodélicas y la historia de sus propias experiencias transformadoras. Al explorar por qué el LSD y la psilocibina alivian a personas con trastornos difíciles como el estrés postraumático, la depresión y la adicción, Pollan no solo se adentra en el impacto de estas sustancias en la salud mental, sino también en la vida cotidiana de quienes enfrentan sus altibajos. Su aventura incluye la experimentación de la conciencia alterada, una inmersión en la neurociencia más avanzada y el contacto con una comunidad subterránea de expertos en psicodélicos. En esta investigación periodística, revisa archivos históricos y documentos científicos para desmitificar la propaganda y el pánico moral que han rodeado a estas drogas desde los años sesenta, cuando comenzaron a ser objeto de estudio. Este libro, que combina ciencia, memoria, historia y medicina, representa un viaje hacia una nueva frontera de la percepción y la comprensión de la mente, el yo y nuestro lugar en el mundo. El verdadero objetivo de este "diario de a bordo" mental es explorar el enigma de la conciencia humana y cómo encontrar sentido en un mundo que ofrece tanto placer como dolor.

Lorsque Michael Pollan a entrepris des recherches sur l'utilisation du LSD et de la psilocybine pour soulager les personnes souffrant de maladies délicates à traiter comme la dépression, la dépendance et l'anxiété, il n’avait pas alors pour objectif d’écrire ce qui est sans doute à ce jour son livre le plus personnel. Mais en découvrant comment ces substances améliorent la vie non seulement des malades mentaux, mais aussi des personnes en bonne santé confrontées aux défis de la vie quotidienne, il a décidé d'explorer les méandres de l'esprit à la première et à la troisième personne. C’est ainsi qu’a débuté une aventure singulière dans divers états de conscience altérés, ainsi qu'une plongée dans les dernières recherches en lien avec le cerveau. Un mélange unique et élégant de science, de témoignages personnels, de voyages, d'histoire et de médecine, « En état de conscience modifié » est un best-seller mondial depuis sa parution. Le véritable sujet du « carnet de voyage mental » de Pollan n'est pas seulement les substances psychédéliques, mais également le puzzle infini de notre conscience.

Verändere dein Bewusstsein ist eine fesselnde Erkundung der neuen Forschung zu Psychedelika wie LSD und Psilocybin. Es untersucht die „neurale Korrelation“ mystischer und spiritueller Erfahrungen sowie die Mechanismen weit verbreiteter mentaler Erkrankungen wie Depression, Sucht und Obsessionen. Zudem bietet es einen spannenden Rückblick auf die Geschichte und Wirkung psychedelischer Substanzen. In den 50er und 60er Jahren galten diese Substanzen als Wundermittel zur Behandlung psychischer Erkrankungen. Doch als sie von der Gegenkultur übernommen wurden, entstand eine moralische Panik, die zu ihrem Verbot in den 70er Jahren und zur Einstellung der Forschung führte. Dank engagierter Wissenschaftler, Aktivisten und Psychonauten wird jedoch seit etwa zehn Jahren wieder geforscht. Diese neue Forschung verändert unser Verständnis der Zusammenhänge zwischen Gehirn und Bewusstsein. Wissenschaftler identifizieren zunehmend die „neurale Korrelation“ mystischer Erfahrungen und ergründen die Mechanismen, die bei Depressionen, Angstneurosen, Sucht und alltäglichem Unglücklichsein eine Rolle spielen. Michael Pollan beleuchtet diese Thematik sowohl journalistisch als auch persönlich und erweitert unser Verständnis von Geist, Selbst und unserem Platz in der Welt durch wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen veränderter Bewusstseinszustände.

When LSD was first discovered in the 1940s, it seemed to researchers, scientists and doctors as if the world might be on the cusp of psychological revolution. It promised to shed light on the deep mysteries of consciousness, as well as offer relief to addicts and the mentally ill. But in the 1960s, with the vicious backlash against the counter-culture, all further research was banned. In recent years, however, work has quietly begun again on the amazing potential of LSD, psilocybin and DMT. Could these drugs in fact improve the lives of many people? Diving deep into this extraordinary world and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of human consciousness.

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 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 1960s, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists inadvertently catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research.

This investigation delves into the medical and scientific revolution surrounding psychedelic drugs, intertwined with the author's life-changing experiences. Michael Pollan's research into LSD and psilocybin reveals their potential to alleviate conditions like depression, addiction, and anxiety. Initially focused on the therapeutic use of these substances, Pollan's journey becomes deeply personal as he uncovers their benefits not only for the mentally ill but also for those grappling with everyday challenges. He embarks on an exploration of altered states of consciousness, combining firsthand experiences with insights from contemporary brain science and the underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan meticulously examines the historical context, distinguishing fact from myth regarding these drugs, particularly since the backlash that began in the 1960s against a promising field of research. This work elegantly merges science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, representing a triumph of participatory journalism. It offers a captivating account of a journey into a new frontier of understanding the mind, self, and our existence. Ultimately, Pollan's narrative addresses the enduring mystery of human consciousness and how we can navigate a world filled with both suffering and joy to find meaning in our lives.

Wenn Menschen sich das Paradies vorstellen, gleicht es meist einem Garten. Gärten verkörpern Fülle und Fruchtbarkeit, sie sind Orte der Entspannung und der Fantasie. Doch manchmal droht auch hier Ungemach, durchpflügen kleine Nager das so sorgsam geschaffene Idyll, findet der Giersch seinen Weg ins Blumenbeet oder der Frost schaut schon im September vorbei. Mit viel Humor erzählt Michael Pollan aus seinem Leben als Gärtner, von den vielen kleinen Erfolgen und Misserfolgen, von der politischen Dimension des Bäumepflanzens oder Sinn und Unsinn des Rasenmähens. »Meine zweite Natur« ist ein Grenzgänger, eine wunderbare Mischung aus Belletristik, Autobiografie und Kulturgeschichte.

Recounts the story of the author's culinary education and the roles of the four classical elements of fire, water, air, and earth in transforming natural ingredients into delicious meals and drinks

Tales of Food, Pleasure and Discovery on the Road. Join us at the table for this 34-course banquet of original stories from food-obsessed writers and chefs sharing their life-changing food experiences.

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.

A #1 New York Times Bestseller -- "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food, the well-considered answers he provides to the questions posed in the bestselling The Omnivore's Dilemma.Writing In Defense of Food, and affirming the joy of eating, Pollan suggests that if we pay more for better, well-grown food, but buy less of it, we'll benefit ourselves, our communities, and the environment at large. Taking a clear-eyed look at what science does and does not know about the links between diet and health, he proposes a new way to think about the question of what to eat that is informed by ecology and tradition rather than by the prevailing nutrient-by-nutrient approach.

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

Michael Pollan's unmatched ability to draw lines of connection between our everyday experiences--whether eating, gardening, or building--and the natural world has been the basis for the popular success of his many works of nonfiction, including the genre-defining bestsellers The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food . With this updated edition of his earlier book A Place of My Own , readers can revisit the inspired, intelligent, and often hilarious story of Pollan's realization of a room of his own--a small, wooden hut, his "shelter for daydreams"--built with his admittedly unhandy hands. Inspired by both Thoreau and Mr. Blandings, A Place of My Own not only works to convey the history and meaning of all human building, it also marks the connections between our bodies, our minds, and the natural world. Coming from The Penguin Press in 2013, Michael Pollan’s newest book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation --the story of our most trusted food expert’s culinary education

#1 New York Times Bestseller from the author of This is Your Mind on Plants, How to Change Your Mind, The Omnivore's Dilemma, and Food Rules 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 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 see 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.

The first book to reveal the undiscovered jewels of Southeast Asian cuisine.

Extraordinary stories of transformation in a quest to uncover the fundamentals of cooking - from writer and cooking star Michael PollanMichael Pollan's Cooked takes us back to basics and first principles: cooking with fire, with water, with air and with earth. Meeting cooks from all over the world, who share their wisdom and stories, Pollan shows how cooking is at the heart of our culture and that when it gets down to it, it also fundamentally shapes our lives. Filled with fascinating facts and curious, mouthwatering tales from cast of eccentrics, Cooked explores the deepest mysteries of how and why we cook.

We are indeed what we eat - and what we eat remakes the world. But we are only just beginning to recognise the profound consequences of the simplest everyday food choices, both for ourselves and for the natural world. The Omnivore's Dilemma is bestselling author Michael Pollan's eye-opening exploration of the American food industry. His astonishing findings will resonate enormously for people everywhere who care about what they put on their plate. The Omnivore's Dilemma brings a fresh perspective to the simple yet momentous question 'What shall we have for dinner?', which is overwhelming for any creature faced with a wide choice of things to eat. Anthropologists call it the 'omnivore's dilemma'. Today, as America confronts what can only be described as a national eating disorder, the omnivore's dilemma has returned with an atavistic vengeance. Dealing with each of the food chains that sustain us (industrialised food, alternative or 'organic' food and food people obtain by dint of their own hunting, gathering or gardening) Pollan follows each food chain through from the ground to sitting down to a meal, tracing the provenance of everything consumed. The Omnivore's Dilemma is an uncompromisingly realised, eloquent, philosophical and absorbing book for anyone who thinks about where their food comes from.

“Pollan shines a light on our own nature as well as on our implication in the natural world.” —The New York Times “A wry, informed pastoral.” —The New Yorker The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of How to Change Your Mind, Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in America 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?

Natural Gardening is the invaluable inspiration and resource for every gardener - whether beginner or seasoned enthusiast - who wishes to combine the joys of cultivation with the rewards of attracting wildlife.