In these essays, inspired by the peace and energy of New England rice fields, Edward Esko examines a wide range of subjects. From war and peace, to solving diabetes and thyroid problems, to fascinating studies of Oriental diagnosis, to a fresh new view of the universe, the author presents a commonsense and practical approach to a healthy, peaceful, and sustainable future. Edward Esko is a senior faculty member at the Kushi Institute. He is the author of Contemporary Macrobiotics and Yin Yang Primer.