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The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time 50 reviews Elizabeth Rogers, Thomas M. Kostigen
Three Rivers Press, 2007
Should be a Reading Requirement
+ Going green
This book should be required reading for all Americans. In a practical non-preachy style, you'll be inspired to be greener! I was amazed at the simple things I can do to decrease my footprint, many without much of a sacrifice. The book is written in sections (such as beauty, home, shopping, ...
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Imperfectly Natural Baby and Toddler: How to Be a Green Parent in Today's Busy World Janey Lee Grace
Orion, 2008
This is the must-have guide for moms and dads who want to raise their babies in the most sustainable, natural way possible, even if the parents have to compromise a little with perfection. Janey Lee Grace, author of the bestselling Imperfectly Natural Woman , is here to help parents live as organically as they can, without ignoring the realities of the modern world. She provides top tips for ...
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Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home 15 reviews Renee Loux
Rodale Books, 2008
My First Review
+ best of the bunch + A Must-Have for Green Living + Easy fun read filled with useful information, tips, and resources + great book!
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A Child's Garden: 60 Ideas to Make Any Garden Come Alive for Children (Archetype Press Books) 7 reviews Molly Dannenmaier
Timber Press, 2008
Enchantingly possible!
+ Wow-such inspiration for schools, homes, and playgrounds + Beautiful, intriguing, adaptable ideas + What a Wonderful and Enchanting book!!
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The Self-sufficient Life and How to Live It 43 reviews John Seymour
DK ADULT, 2003
Self-sufficient life
+ Timely advice + A perfect source for dreaming of self-sufficiency
This is an incredible and unique book.
The opening chapters that show what you can do with various sized acreages is wonderful. The diagram showing what you can do on a single acre is outstanding.
Another thing I love about this book is that it favors the use of hand tools over the ...
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The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living 4 reviews Jenn Savedge
Kedzie Press, 2008
A fountain of ideas that will turn into a strong referene guide for you
+ Awesome Resource + praise for The Green Parent + A MUST HAVE FOR ECO FRIENDLY PARENTS
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Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School 45 reviews Rebecca Rupp
Three Rivers Press, 2000
I wouldn't be without this book!
+ Great resource for homeschooing parents + Great Source of Info! + Terrific Resource
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Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child 45 reviews Janet Zand, Robert Rountree, ...
Avery, 2003
Well-Rounded for ALL Parents
+ Very useful + Old Version Better + simply the best book I have ever seen on this topic + The only book you will need for your family
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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder 81 reviews Richard Louv
Algonquin Books, 2008
Parents NEED this, take it from a forest kid
+ please don't let it happen! + The Importance of Nature + Important Work + Important Book
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Burpee : The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener : A Guide to Growing Your Garden Organically 15 reviews Karan Davis Cutler, Cavagnarok David, ...
Wiley, 1997
Great overview book
+ New gardeners delight + Great Gardening! + Should be called the Coffee Table Encyclopedia of Gardening + Gardners Dictionary
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Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition 43 reviews Michael Murray, Joseph Pizzorno
Three Rivers Press, 1997
Eye-Opener
+ Good Read... + Naturopathic Healing + Staying healthy naturally + I've saved thousand$ on doctor visits!
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The Safe Shopper's Bible: A Consumer's Guide to Nontoxic Household Products, Cosmetics, and Food 29 reviews David Steinman, Samuel S. Epstein
Wiley, 1995
The safe shopper's bible
+ Great resource + The most valuable book you'll ever buy + Most helpful
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Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners 29 reviews Suzanne Ashworth, Kent Whealy
Seed Savers Exchange, 2002
Very Great Book
+ Essential Book + Love this book! + Fantastic book for those looking to start saving seed + Great book
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Food to Live By: The Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbook (Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbk) 38 reviews Myra Goodman, Linda Holland, ...
Workman Publishing Company, 2006
Organic Foods
+ Best cookbook ever! + So many different options! + a cookbook for those of us looking to add more natural foods to our diets
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Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your ... 28 reviews Ellen Sandbeck
Scribner, 2006
Funny & straight-forward
+ Green Housekeeping? Try Green Living + am buying it for everyone I know! + Clutter Control & Organic Cleaning All in One! + green cleaning-supply list?
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I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature 13 reviews Jennifer Ward
Trumpeter, 2008
Getting back outside
"I love Dirt", is filled with wonder and knowledge. The book's title includes the line "52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonder of nature". I would not call them activities but more along the lines of science exploration. The chapters are divided by season. The "activity" will ...
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Slice of Organic Life 17 reviews Alice Waters
DK Publishing, 2007
Serves up just that - "A Slice" of organic life,
+ Good Book on Natural Living Everyday+ + Work with nature, not against it + A nice "just getting started" book + Love this book
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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library) 189 reviews Robert Sears
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
Very informative, well written and organized book
+ great book! + Very helpful and neutral + A physicians review of "The Vaccine Book" + Costs vs Benefit
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Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) 23 reviews Deirdre Imus
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Not the best choice
This book does provide some useful links and ideas but it is mostly a testament of what worked for the author personally and for her one and only child. The book is preachy and light on facts, heavy on opinions. I was horrified by her remarks that state breastfeeding may not be the best choice ...
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Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care 29 reviews Alan Greene
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Very informative book and well worth the read
+ Green Baby Book + Great starting point + A Great Green Resource! + A Great Guide for Conscious Parents
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