Andrea Vetter

Economic growth isn't working, and it cannot be made to work. Offering a counter-history of how economic growth emerged in the context of colonialism, fossil-fueled industrialization, and capitalist modernity, The Future Is Degrowth argues that the ideology of growth conceals the rising inequalities and ecological destructions associated with capitalism, and points to desirable alternatives to it. Not only in society at large, but also on the left, we are held captive by the hegemony of growth. Even proposals for emancipatory Green New Deals or postcapitalism base their utopian hopes on the development of productive forces, on redistributing the fruits of economic growth and technological progress. Yet growing evidence shows that continued economic growth cannot be made compatible with sustaining life and is not necessary for a good life for all. This book provides a vision for postcapitalism beyond growth. Building on a vibrant field of research, it discusses the political economy and the politics of a non-growing economy. It charts a path forward through policies that democratise the economy, "now-topias" that create free spaces for experimentation, and counter-hegemonic movements that make it possible to break with the logic of growth. Degrowth perspectives offer a way to step off the treadmill of an alienating, expansionist, and hierarchical system. A handbook and a manifesto, The Future Is Degrowth is a must-read for all interested in charting a way beyond the current crises.

We raided Grandma's recipe box - and were delighted to find a treasury of recipe cards handwritten by her, her sister, and her mother.These are the recipes we grew up with. Some of the recipes have been handed down several generations, and are the original Swedish recipes, including snow pudding and rye bread. Other recipes have a strong Midwestern influence and Depression-Era thriftiness, but still offer the fulfillment of comfort food. Oatmeal Meatloaf and Sour Cream Potato Casserole were always family favorites and are simple to make.Holidays were always important, and large friend and family gatherings were the norm. Many of the recipes are easily doubled or tripled for a large crowd. Several cookie recipes are quick and easy to make and are pefect for when a friend drops by for an afternoon coffee. Icebox cookies can be made ahead of time, kept in the freezer, sliced and baked in a few minutes for a last minute snack. Several of the recipes have been adapted to modern cooking methods, including the slow cooker and pressure cooker, making the meals easier to plan and prepare for, while maintaining the taste of slow cooked food.Recipe Box Treasures is part nostalgia, filled with memories of a warm kitchen and family dinners, but it is also perfect for today's standards of meal planning and creating our own special food memories for our family and friends.