Books – Planetary Health

Chi The Antelope King’s Epic Journey Home

Danka — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:04:06 +0000

In the vast, untamed expanse of the West African savannah, where the rhythm of life beats to the ancient cadence of nature, a story unfolds—a tale that spans continents, delves into the heart of medicalization, confronts the horrors of the war on nature, and dances on the precipice of climate change. This is the odyssey of Chi, the young monarch of a West African antelope herd whose fate becomes entwined with the forces of human ambition, industrialization, and environmental upheaval. Scientists abduct Chi and traffic him to a nature preserve in California. Determined to return home, Chi escapes and is joined in his trek by Thoth, a resourceful hamadryas baboon from Egypt with advanced digital skills; Dao, a sage, red-crowned crane from China; Blossom, a graceful Monarch butterfly; Lithe, a sinewy Bolivian jaguar, and other animals. Their global odyssey serves as a powerful reminder that, in the face of adversity, the indomitable spirit of nature endures. Through Chi’s eyes, readers gain a visceral understanding of the fragility of ecosystems and the urgent need for collective action to preserve the biodiversity that sustains life on Earth. It prompts readers to consider the interconnectedness of our actions and the profound impact they have on the delicate web of life that envelops our planet. Alex Jack is president of Planetary Health and a macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and author. Praise for Chi “Chi the Antelope King’s Epic Journey Home is a stirring and delightful story that captures the imagination, even as it opens our eyes to important truths about human behavior. Brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to everyone, young and old.”— Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

“Truth and justice are written in such a beautiful way that when you read this work of art you will be forever changed. To rid the world of power and greed is possible if we all embrace the powerful message from Chi, the young king of the roan antelope population. Alex’s message is clear; one peaceful world for all, human and nonhuman alike. With stunning illustrations and wonderful words of wisdom on every page, this book is a must for everyone.” —Marlene Watson-Tara, teacher, author, and co-founder of Human Ecology Project and MACROVegan

“Thirty years ago, Simba, a young lion prince, conveyed invaluable lessons about the human heart; ten years later, Nemo, an astute clownfish came to life for millions but neither the lion nor the fish addressed issues that now threaten life on earth as we know it. Algorithms fuel pervasive mechanistic intelligence that overwhelms everyday life, ultimately posing the existential question of survival. If words alone, citizen action, and conceptual thinking could have solved our problems, we would have reversed this trend a decade ago. “In this remarkable tale for the ages, ancient voices worth listening to arrive in all shapes and sizes through the imagination, carrying the unspoken wisdom of sentient beings. We meet Chi, an antelope with timeless grace and powerful purpose walking the African savannah, a crane named Dao, and a bestie baboon called Thoth. With a condor, bat, butterfly, and rattlesnake among many others, these beautifully illustrated characters remind the reader of the challenges we all face.

“As we strive to honor nature rather than conquer it, this scholarly saga, written with heartfelt compassion and remarkable insight, allows readers of all ages to step away from an anthropocentric mindset just long enough to realize the beauty of the natural world and the magnificent interconnectedness of all life forms. ‘We must find a way to live together peacefully,’ the antelope urges, and this poignant story is a potent reminder of that fundamental fact. Please enjoy!”—William Spear, Fortunate Blessings Foundation

Accepting Death, Embracing Life: How Death Teaches Us to LIVE

Danka — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:48:25 +0000

Accepting Death, Embracing Life: How Death Teaches Us to Live, is a spiritual and inspirational journey about overcoming the personal grief and hardships of living with the dying and death of loved ones, and facing your own fears about dying. Patricia Gulino Lansky’s stirring and emotional personal journey through the deaths of eight family members, empowers you to transform your fear of death and loss into a deeper appreciation of life. With over forty years experience as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in private practice, and an ordained minister, Patricia offers you powerful and practical tools to cope with the loss of loved ones and heal your own grief. Learn how to: - Find a peaceful pathway through the dying process. - Face difficult emotions of loss and grief with spiritual elegance. - Take care of yourself so that you’ll have the strength and resilience to care for your loved ones with more compassion. - Receive the lessons that death teaches so that you can greet the future with heightened wisdom and hope. Whether you believe in a higher power or not, Accepting Death, Embracing Life: How Death Teaches Us to Live, is for you. It will interest anyone who has or will assist a loved one in their dying process, as well as anyone who wants to release and heal unresolved emotions of fear, confusion, and grief around death and dying. Read this book and you will come to no longer fear death. You will discover not only what it means to live fully until you die, but you will also become a more compassionate caregiver.

The Spirit of Rice: One Grain, Ten Thousand Grains

Danka — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:14:37 +0000

A companion book to The Spirit of Rice movie documentary Several years ago, a small group of teachers, cooks, and farmers came together to make a film documentary on the rice cycle. Most of the footage was taken at South River Farm in Conway, Massachusetts, where Christian Elwell and his wife Gaella have a miso company and have been growing awned rice for over forty years. During this time, Christian has mastered the seven stages of rice growth, from seed to harvest. The first stage is the seed. Seed is selected during the harvest of the previous fall, from plants grown in the previous season. This book is a companion to the film and includes many close-up photographs and vital information about the rice cycle not in the documentary. It contains simple, practical information on how to get started growing rice in your own backyard or window box. Rice is a key to health and happiness and embodies the nurturing, overflowing, compassionate spirit of life itself. Alex Jack is president of Planetary Health and founder of the Amberwaves network to safeguard rice and other grains from genetic engineering, climate change, and other threats. Mark Leonas is a retired schoolteacher and writer. The preface is by Sachi Kato, a macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and chef.

Spiral of History Book 10: The Age of Resilience (black & white edition)

Danka — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:12:08 +0000

Spiral of History, Book 10 The Age of Resilience by Alex Jack, the last in the series, chronicles the rise of regenerative agriculture, earth medicine, and bioregionalism and traces the seeds of a new spiritually oriented civilization that may emerge at the end of the 21^st and early 22^nd centuries.

It describes the role that food and agriculture are playing in shaping and influencing events during this tumultuous era. It chronicles the emergence of the NOVA food classification system, scratch cooking, slow food, and other movements that are fundamentally changing the health and consciousness of millions of people. It traces the rise of the environmental restoration movement, the transmutation of elements, the return of the feminine, Gross National Happiness, earth acupuncture, interspecies communication, and other holistic movements that are transforming the planet. With fascinating dietary and health profiles of George Ohsawa, Michio Kushi, Wendell Berry, Masanobu Fukuoka, John D. Liu, Masaru Emoto, and other visionaries, and other statesmen and public figures, The Age of Resilience introduces an entirely new approach to history and contemporary society.

Alex Jack is a macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and author of many books on history and culture. As president of Planetary Health, he founded the Amberwaves network to safeguard rice, wheat, and other grains from genetic engineering, climate change, and related threats.

Spiral of History Book 10: The Age of Resilience (color edition)

Danka — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:08:33 +0000

Spiral of History Book 9: The Age of Sustainability (black & white edition)

Danka — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:06:53 +0000

Spiral of History, Book 9 The Age of Sustainability by Alex Jack chronicles the contemporary environmental crisis and emergence of the ecology movement. From global warming, artificial intelligence, and the chip war to organic agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and intersectionality, Alex describes the role that food and agriculture have played in shaping and influencing events during this tumultuous era. This volume of the series examines the threat that EMFs—electromagnetic fields—pose on human health and the environment, the alarming carbon footprint of Google, Facebook, and other digital platforms, including cryptocurrency.

With fascinating dietary and health profiles of Greta Thunberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Muhammad Yunus, Julian Asange, Edward Snowden, Malala Yousafzi, and other environmental activists, statesmen, and public figures, The Age of Sustainability introduces an entirely new approach to history and contemporary society.

Spiral of History Book 9: The Age of Sustainability (color edition)

Danka — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:42:43 +0000

Spiral of History Book 8: The Information Age (color edition)

Danka — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:33:58 +0000

Spiral of History, Book 8 The Information Age by Alex Jack chronicles contemporary history from the rise of the personal computer, the Human Genome, and the Internet to genetic engineering, and COVID. It includes a comprehensive, holistic history and analysis of the digital revolution, ultra processed food, and the emergence of surveillance capitalism.

With fascinating dietary and health profiles Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Akio Morita, Jack Simplot, Tim Burners-Lee, and other pioneers of the computer era, statesmen and public figures, The Information Age introduces an entirely new approach to history and contemporary society.

Alex Jack’s GMO & CRISPR Gene-Edited Food Checklist: A Consumer’s Guide to Avoid New Genetically Modified Foods, Animals, Cosmetics, Fibers, Vaccines & Other Products

Danka — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:15:28 +0000

Protect your plate and your health! Discover the hidden truths behind today’s food supply with GMO & CRISPR Gene-Edited Foods Checklist, your essential guide to navigating the world of genetically altered products. From CRISPR-edited crops to unlabeled GMOs, this concise, eye-opening reference helps you identify which foods and products to avoid and which you can trust. What’s Inside:

A comprehensive list of GMO and CRISPR-edited foods: grains, soy, fruits, sweeteners, and more.
Hidden threats in household items like fabrics, cosmetics, and detergents.
Trusted companies committed to non-GMO and CRISPR-free products.

This guide is your go-to for safeguarding health at home, in schools, healthcare centers, restaurants, and beyond. Empower your choices and protect what matters most. Get your copy today!

Energetic Patterns in Literature by Jan Jicha

Danka — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:25:40 +0000

In Energetic Patterns of Literature, Jan Jícha introduces a new spiralic paradigm to describe the unfolding of literature from ancient to modern times. From classics such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Tolstoy’s War and Peace to modernist novels and plays such as Kafka’s The Trial and Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, he analyzes the complementary opposite structure of their characterization, themes, and symbolism.

Jan’s unique interpretation illuminates the world’s most sublime literature in a profound new way.

“A readable, yet detailed publication, Energetic Patterns of Literature, is not only a unique author's view of literature, intelligence, and society through the principles of yin and yang but also aspires to serve as an alternative literary guide for interested people regardless of age for decades.” —Jan Šulc, redactor and editor

“A thought-provoking, briskly and wittily written book. There are thoughts that our contemporary society needs to hear.“ —Monika Kittová, translator and redactor

Jan Jícha (born in 1980 in Prague) is a longtime high school teacher of the Czech language and literature, translator, songwriter, singer and a successful author with a sense of humor who is devoted to a holistic approach to life.

The book Energetic Patterns in Literature is a synthesis of his long experience of teaching literature at high school and studying the energetics of diet and medicine according to the Eastern model.