by Laura | Jun 18, 2012
The Penguin Atlas of Women in the World is just that– an atlas. A visual delight, this book isn’t designed to be read from start to finish, but to ..open at any section and starting learning from there. Its the 4th edition, the first of which came out 20...
by Laura | Jun 16, 2012
The nightly news abounds with instances of the “international community,” but too often falls short when it comes to enforcing human rights around the globe. Until I was introduced to this book, like many people, I did not realize that in 1948 the...
by Laura | Jun 10, 2012
Look Great, Live Green by Deborah Burnes changed my buying habits big time. You will find that she will help you wade through the jungle of bodycare products and explore alternatives that are safer and better for the environment. Cosmetics are now a $60 billion a year...
by Laura | Jun 5, 2012
Don’t let this book’s thick size scare you. Alex Steffen packs an impressive amount of information and resources, that is meant to be a comprehensive guide you can consult over many years as need and interest demand. The book hooked me from the beginning...
by Laura | Jun 1, 2012
Author Diane Gow McDilda comes from the position that living green is first and foremost a mindset. An environmental journalist with a degree in environmental engineering, she kicks off the book with a playful quiz for you to gauge your current eco-footprint. She goes...
