This book provides fresh insight into rural poverty in Latin America. It draws on six case studies of recent rural household surveys - for Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Paraguay, and Peru - and several thematic studies examining land, labour, rural financial markets, the environments, and disadvantaged groups. Recognizing the heterogeneity within the rural economy, the studies characterize three important groups - small farmers, landless farm workers, and rural non-farm workers - and provide quantitative and qualitative analyses of the determinants of household income.

Inspired by the beauty of Mother Nature's harvest, these gluten-free, vegan recipes make food preparation a tasty and joyful adventure. From various cultures and traditions, each recipe accompanied by full-color photographs is intended to divinely nourish you and those with whom you share your meals. The authors promote the use of organic, from farm-to-the table ingredients and encourage you to do the same.

When we are respectful of our bodies and appreciative of Mother Earth, the personal benefits are endless. The loving preparation of inspired dishes and eating consciously makes every...