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By Lori Bongiorno, Frances Beinecke

How green can you be? Green: Drive the speed limit Greener: Drive a fuel-efficient car Greenest: Bike or walk The perfect guide to help readers decide how to best spend their time and money to protect the environment, Green, Greener, Greenest offers flexible tips for everyday living, all categorized as green, greener, and greenest. More

 

Planet Animal: Saving Earth's Disappearing Animals By Barbara Taylor

 

 

 

"Planet Animal"showcases some of the world's best-loved animals that are now at risk due to hunting, habitat destruction, and more recently, climate change. Featuring a host of animals, from polar bears, to elephants and albatrosses, this book uses a new, dynamic format and sumptuous photographs, to explore each animal in the context of its habitat. Quick reference fact boxes explain clearly the reasons why the animals are threatened, how many are left, and what is being done to help them. More

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation

By Kaur Khalsa Gurmukh, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa,

From internationally renowned yoga teacher Gurmukh comes a book on pregnancy unlike any other. Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful is a treasury of wisdom, information, and inspiration for pregnancy and motherhood based on the spiritual and physical practices of Kundalini yoga, which Gurmukh has taught for the last thirty years.

The Sylvia Browne Book Collection

Boxed Set Includes Sylvia Browne's Book of Angels, If You Could See What I See, and Secrets and Mysteries of the World By Sylvia Browne

Sylvia Browne's Book of Angels Sylvia talks about her personal experiences with angels, presents extensive research on the subject, and offers heartwarming stories by numerous contributors. Today, as the nightly news reports one disaster after another, books, TV shows, and movies are filled with tales of angels. Is it mere coincidence, or are angels making their presence more actively known? In these chaotic times, this work makes sense of it all--offering us reassuring messages from these beings of light who surround us each day

 

In Defense of Animals: The Second Wave

By Peter Singer (Edited by)

Bringing together new essays by philosophers and activists, "In Defense of Animals: The Second Wave" highlights the new challenges facing the animal rights movement. This book contains an exciting new collection edited by controversial philosopher Peter Singer, who made animal rights into an international concern when he first published "In Defence of Animals and Animal Liberation" over thirty years ago. . More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Vanishing Face of Gaia: A Final Warning

By James Lovelock

James Lovelock described his previous book, The Revenge of Gaia, as "a wake-up call for humanity". Stark though it was in many respects, in The Vanishing Face of Gaia, Lovelock says that though the weather currently seems cooler and pollution lessens as the recession bites, the environmental problems we will face in the 21st century are even more terrifying than he previously realised. The Arctic and Antarctic icecaps are melting very quickly, and water shortages and natural disasters are more common occurrences than at any time in recent

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Organic Gardening: The Natural No-dig Way

By Charles Dowding

In "Organic Gardening", Charles Dowding, who started the first vegetable box scheme in 1983, shares the philosophy, tips and techniques which have enabled him to run a successful organic garden supplying local restaurants and shops for over 25 years. Forget the rules: 'received wisdom' about gardening is surprisingly inaccurate. Understand better what is going on in the soil and with your plants, in your own garden and climate, and work out your own methods instead. Respect and encourage life as much as you can, chiefly by spreading good compost or manure. There is no need to dig in compost and manure - just spread it on top and let worms take it in. More

Vegan Freak: Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World

By Bob Torres, Jenna Torres

In this informative and practical guide, two seasoned vegans offer tips and advice for thriving without animal by-products. Sometimes funny and irreverent yet always aware of its serious message, this resource for being vegan in a world that doesn't always understand or have sympathy for the lifestyle illustrates how to go vegan in three weeks or less by employing a "cold tofu method;" convince family, friends, and others that there is no such thing as a vegan cult; and survive restaurants, grocery stores, and meals with omnivores. Also offering answers to questions such as "Do you, like, live on apples and twigs?" this reference dispels myths and explains the arguments for ethical, abolitionist veganism, encouraging everyone to embrace their inner vegan. More

Buddhism and Deep Ecology

By Daniel H. Henning, Ph. D. Daniel H. Henning

Buddhism And Deep Ecology (the latter can be considered thespiritual dimensions ofthe environmental movement) is approached on a holistic,consciousness, and value I basis. It presents basic ideas, knowledge, experiential exercises, examples, public participation aspects, and a Dhamma\ecology glossary on how Buddhism and Deep Ecology relate to each other and to protecting natural forests and the environment. The essential teaching of Buddha are related to Deep Ecology and visa versa, especially under Oneness, ecocentric, and spiritual orientations, for awareness, compassion, loving-kindness, and care for all living beings, including trees, for a wide spectrum of readers. More

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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

Completely overhauled, this revised and updated edition of the classic guide to breastfeeding includes more advice for working moms and those nursing multiple children, new tips and stories from real moms, helpful sidebars, and more. More

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Get Your Body Back After Baby: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Exercise, Relationships, Sex, Breastfeeding: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Exercise, Relationships, Sex, Breastfeeding

By FitPregnancy

"Fit Pregnancy" has put together a programnew moms need to restore their energy and get back to their pre-pregnancy shape. This easy-to-follow program promises to firm and tone muscles and help built stamina and endurance. More

The Politics of Breastfeeding: When Breasts are Bad for Business: When Breasts are Bad for Business

By Gabrielle Palmer

As revealing as "Freakonomics", shocking as "Fast Food Nation" and thought provoking as "No Logo", "The Politics of Breastfeeding" exposes infant feeding as one of the most important public healthissues of our time. Every thirty seconds a baby dies from infections due to a lack of breastfeeding and the use of bottles, artificial milks and other risky products. In her powerful book Gabrielle Palmer describes how big business uses subtle techniques to pressure parents to use alternatives to breastmilk. The infant feeding product companies' thirst for profit systematically undermines mothers' confidence in their ability to breastfeed their babies read more

The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers: The Most Comprehensive Problem-Solving Guide to Breastfeeding from the Foremost Expert in North America

By Jack Newman, Teresa Pitman

In this updated edition of "The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers," two of today's foremost lactation experts help new mothers overcome their fears, doubts, and practical concerns about one of the most special ways a mother can bond with her baby. More

Breastfeeding Real Mums Tell You How By Melissa Macdonald

At last a breastfeeding book that tells it like it is!!

Feeding your baby is your most important responsibility as a mother. However around 80% of women will struggle with breastfeeding in some way. 

With short hospital stays and a lack of support around for mothers after they leave the hospital, many women find the whole experience of learning to feed their baby, a little overwhelming. The reality is that the majority of people find it takes a while to get going and many mothers give up because it becomes too difficult or painful.

This book has been written by mothers for mothers. It aims to help pregnant women and new mothers prepare themselves for a successful feeding relationship with their babies. Lets face it, mothers can give you the best advice as they have done it all before.More

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Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk By Diana West, Martha Sears (Foreword by), Lisa Marasco

An essential resource for nursing mothers, endorsed by La Leche League, the worlds leading breastfeeding authority. "The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk" combines the latest information with practical advice about new findings on causes of. low supply, innovative ways to increase production, practical solutions for working and exclusively pumping moms, the special needs of premies, emotional support, and more..

Breastfeeding Made SimpleSeven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers By Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett, Nancy Mohrbacher

Breastfeeding is natural, but it's not always easy. It is the biological norm, but it is not the cultural norm. By learning the seven basic principles in this book, mothers can dramatically increase their likelihood of success and make breastfeeding the enjoyable experience it should be. The seven laws taught in this book are easy for mothers to understand and are sure to help them avoid some of the pitfalls that they might otherwise face. The seven principles include: Babies Have the Urge to Self-Attach Use the Power of Skin-to-Skin: A Baby's Natural Habitat Breastfeed Ad Lib Reach for the Comfort Zone Expect Cluster Nursing More Milk Out = More Milk Made Babies Outgrow Breastfeeding more

Breastfeeding with Confidence: A Practical Guide By Sue Cox

Breastfeeding with Confidence is a practical guide to breastfeeding designed to take the mystery out of the process and provide new mothers with the practical skills and insights they need to be successful.Author Sue Cox explains both the art and the method of breastfeeding, and addresses the fact that making milk comes naturally, but breastfeeding is a learned skill. When many mothers-to-be are asked if they'll breastfeed, they often answer, "I will if I can." Cox counters that answer proactively and positively with information, advice, support, resources and encouragement for new mothers. More

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Breastfeeding A Guide for the Medical ProfessionBy Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence

The completely revised and updated New Edition of this trusted text delivers complete, authoritative,evidence-based information on all of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding - frombasic data on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunological, and psychological aspects of human lactation to guidance on a full range of problems in clinical management. Written by a pioneer in the field of human lactation, the 6th Edition has been revised from cover to cover to include information on new drugs and herbal products, infections, and much more.

Teach Yourself Successful Breastfeeding: Teach Yourself - General By Pauline Lim

Designed to help you overcome all the problems experienced during the early days an emphasis on a solution that works for you and your child non-judgemental advice on how to switch to bottle feedingreassurance and guidance on issues like your baby's weight gain, feeding, crying or colic gives you the latest guidelines on things like how to store feeds and sterilise equipment written by an experienced midwife who has helped hundreds of women like you "teach yourself Breastfeeding" will give you all the information, tools and support you need not only to start breastfeeding, but to continue in a positive and stress free manner. Rather than making you feel guilty or inadequate if you need to stop or if you face difficulties more

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Pocket Guide for Breastfeeding By Diana du Plessis

Although breastfeeding can be very rewarding, it can also be difficult at times. This guide is full of practical information, explanations, ideas and tips for both the breastfeeding mother and the nursing professionals helping her. The different chapters include some common questions and answers that will direct the reader to the help that is needed. This really useful book can be read from cover to cover or section by section as preferred. For the mother who is still undecided whether or not to breastfeed, this guide offers all the guidance she needs. More