{"title":"Charles Massy","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Charles Massy, a renowned Australian author and farmer whose writings delve into the depths of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Known for his rigorous research and compelling storytelling, Massy has become an influential voice in the fields of History \u0026amp; Military, as well as Science \u0026amp; Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBreaking the Sheep's Back\u003c\/em\u003e, Massy provides a riveting account of the Australian wool industry, detailing its dramatic rise and fall. This book offers a thoughtful examination of economic and environmental impacts, making it a must-read for anyone interested in agricultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those passionate about regenerative agriculture, \u003cem\u003eCall of the Reed Warbler: Revised Edition\u003c\/em\u003e presents an eye-opening exploration of transformative farming practices. Massy shares his journey and that of other innovative farmers who are making significant impacts on food production and ecological health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Massy's works are not only educational but also carry a message of hope and potential for positive change. Dive into this collection to understand more about the interconnectedness of ecosystems, economies, and human actions. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or an advocate for sustainable living, Massy’s books are sure to enrich your perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"call-of-the-reed-warbler-revised-edition-by-charles-massy-9780702263224","title":"Call of the Reed Warbler: Revised Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully updated and featuring a new author's note addressing recent, major progress in regenerative agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCall of the Reed Warbler\u003c\/em\u003e will change the way we farm, eat and think about food. In this groundbreaking book, Charles Massy explores regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil and our health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing his personal farming experience as a touchstone, he tells the real story behind industrial agriculture and the global profit-obsessed corporations driving it. He shows how innovative farmers are finding a new way, regenerating their land and witnessing astounding transformations. Evocatively, he captures what it truly means to live in connection with the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor farmers, backyard gardeners, food buyers, health workers, policy makers, and public leaders alike, \u003cem\u003eCall of the Reed Warbler\u003c\/em\u003e offers a clear vision of a sustainable future for our food supply, our landscape, our health, and our Earth. It offers hope and a powerful affirmation of our potential for change. Now is the time for a grassroots revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342584729836,"sku":"9780702263224","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/276223482438.jpg?v=1743921609"},{"product_id":"breaking-the-sheeps-back-by-charles-massy-9780702238857","title":"Breaking the Sheep's Back","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreaking the Sheep's Back\u003c\/em\u003e is the untold story of Australia's biggest business disaster. It involves government complicity and is a political scandal that reaches into the offices of Cabinet ministers and prime ministers across six federal governments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn only twenty years, from 1989 to the present, the Australian wool industry—once the nation-building iconic representation of the country—has been cut to only a third of its size, due in large part to this disaster. When the Australian Wool Corporation's Reserve Price Scheme collapsed in January 1991, there was a 4.8-million-bale stockpile of unwanted wool, and its bankers were left owing $3 billion in government-guaranteed debt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the years leading up to the crash, the Wool Corporation and its affiliates recklessly spent a further $5 billion of woolgrower and government funds. With the crash, the international wool trade lost billions of dollars, all due to Australian government-sanctioned statutory intervention. The combined losses of at least $10 billion constitute Australia's largest business disaster by far, and the social costs are ongoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy comparison, the AWB scandal involved funds one-thirty-thousandth the size. Yet, despite this politically sanctioned wool disaster, including the close involvement of successive federal governments and its agencies throughout, there has never been a royal commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreaking the Sheep's Back\u003c\/em\u003e is a private royal commission—over eight years in the writing, and involving a colourful and intriguing cast of characters. It is written by someone who was intimately involved in the industry at many levels; who was appointed by a federal minister to statutory boards after the disaster; who has spoken to most of the key players involved, and to those who were inside the Cabinet offices and Corporation and other board rooms; and who has had access to the key documents (such as board papers, government papers, and private correspondence).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343501676780,"sku":"9780702238857","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/32553482438.jpg?v=1743996259"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/charles-massy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}