Highlighting the critical role of midwestern farmers in the creation of the American CenturyThough often left out of the story of the making of the American Century, the farmers of the Midwest were at its center, fueling the nation’s growing power in the midtwentieth century. In Global Heartland, Peter Simons explores how, after decades of slipping to the margins of an urbanizing economy, these farmers assumed renewed strategic and cultural importance as t...

Peter Carl Simons is destined to go down in modern history as the author who brought the wonderful cleansing and healing qualities of psyllium (platago ovata) to the attention of weary dieters around the world! Often sold as Indian Psyllium, the husks of the psyllium seed do more for your body than you ever dreamed possible! Hypertension, type 2 diabetes and obesity are just a few of the diseases psyllium will take captive and set you free. With all the diets, supplements and wonder pills ...

Peter Carl Simons is destined to go down in modern history as the author who brought the wonderful cleansing and healing qualities of psyllium (platago ovata) to the attention of weary dieters around the world! Often sold as Indian Psyllium, the husks of the psyllium seed do more for your body than you ever dreamed possible! Hypertension, type 2 diabetes and obesity are just a few of the diseases psyllium will take captive and set you free. With all the diets, supplements and wonder pills ...

Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive illness that slowly erodes memory and vital mental functions. Affecting an estimated 5.3 Million American's, with approximately 5.1 million of those afflicted over the age of 65, this diabolical condition as zoomed to the 6th leading cause of death in the States and earned a feared spot in our collective consciousness. When 1 in 3 elderly patients suffer from Alzheimer's or some form of dementia, it is no wonder that the medical community is galvanizing...

Chlorophyll, the Earth's green blood, is the fabric of life, without which no life would be possible. New studies reveal that chlorophyll is not only vital for plants and herbivores but that - in humans - it can make the difference between a healthy life, bursting with vitality and energy, to a life plagued by sickness and deficiencies. Peter Carl Simons, expert on nutrition and vital substances, explains in this book important correlations and offers answers to questions imperative for a ...

Cancer rates are rising world-wide, with a 2012 World Health Organization report stating that there were 14 million new cases every year with 8.2 Million cancer related deaths. These astronomical numbers make cancer a leading cause of death in the world, and with 1 in 4 deaths in the United States attributed to Cancer, it is the second leading cause of death in America alone. While the causes of Cancer vary from tobacco use to excess weight, one theory suggests the alkaline and acidity lev...

Do you feel run down and worn out from doing very little? Is your energy level a laughable shadow of what it once was? Many think this is just a sign of getting older, but the truth is, these are signs of increasing toxicity. Unfortunately, in our modern world of chemicals and free radicals, we are constantly being bombarded with energy sapping toxins - toxins that just build up in our systems over time, lessening our energy, degrading our health and generally making our lives one tired da...

Peter Carl Simons has worked within the dietary sector for years, and has witnessed the inhuman strategies of certain manufacturers. He knows that behind many "miracles cures", the only aim is to get rich very fast. As many of the offered compounds are food supplements that are hardly ever checked, the manufacturer can mix in "any piece of crap" slap a nice name on it, and pay some unknown doctor or professor to smile into the camera for the product. Right now, a new diet wave is coming ov...

During the last two decades, applied ethics has not only developed into one of the most important philosophical disciplines but has also differentiated into so many subdisciplines that it is becoming increasingly difficult to survey it. A much-needed overview is provided by the eighteen contributions to this volume, in which internationally renowned experts deal with central questions of environmental ethics, bioethics and medical ethics, professional and business ethics, social, political...

What if the secrets of the past held the keys to your future?Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, Hattie's War is a touching exploration of identity, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a young woman determined to forge her own path.The audiobook version of Hattie’s War offers a truly unique and immersive listening experience, brought to life by Bridget Simmons, a young woman who is the same age as t...

In Climbing Parnassus, winner of the 2005 Paideia Prize, Tracy Lee Simmons presents a defense and vindication of the formative power of Greek and Latin. He also shows how these languages have played a crucial role in the development of authentic Humanism, the foundation of the West's cultural order and America's understanding of itself as a union of citizens. Simmons's persuasive witness to the unique, now all-but-forgotten advantages of study in and of the classical languages constitutes ...

Discover the path to mental clarity and emotional freedom with "***Control Your Mind and Master Your Feelings: How to Stop Overthinking, Master Your Emotions, and Cultivate Self-Awareness.***" This transformative guide offers practical strategies and insights to help you navigate the complexities of your inner world and lead a more balanced, fulfilling life.Inside This Book, You Will Find:Innovative Techniques: Unlock powerful methods to bre...