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CURRENT TIP BOOKS LIST - Full descriptions are further below on this page. Click on any book title to go down to the full description.
CHELSEA GREEN PUBLISHERS
1. Hidden Dangers in Kids' Meals (DVD) By Jeffrey M. Smith $16.00 <
2. The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved: Inside America’s Underground Food Movements $14.00
3. Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal: War Stories From the Local Food Front, $24.00
4. Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's At Stake for American Power, $23.00
5. Fed Up! Genetic Engineering, Industrial Agriculture and Sustainable Alternatives, (DVD) $12.00
6. Healing Lyme: Natural Healing and Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis and Its Coinfections , $16.00
7. Whole Foods Companion: A Guide for Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and Lovers of Natural Foods, by Dianne Onstad, $28.00
8. Holy Cows and Hog Heaven: The Food Buyer's Guide to Farm Friendly Food, $14.40
9. An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas, By Diane Wilson, $14.40
10. Nobody Particular: One Woman’s Fight to Save the Bays, By Molly Bang $8.00
11. Gaia Girls: Enter the Earth, By Lee Welles, Illustrated by Ann Hameister $13.00
12. Journey for the Planet: A Kid's Five Week Adventure to Create an Earth-Friendly Life, By David Gershon. $10.40
BOOKS ON HEALTHIER LIVING
SAFER FOR YOUR BABY $ 6.00
(A Guide to Living Better With Fewer Chemicals)
How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants that Purify Your Home or Office $17.00
Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Cat Care $15.00
Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Dog Care $15.00
Herbal Antibiotics $13.00
ADHD Alternatives $13.00
Unclutter Your Home
$10.00
GARDENING BOOKS
LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING RESOURCE DIRECTORY $ 5.00
(For Rhode Island & Southeastern New England)
The Unique Guide for Finding Everything you Need to Do Less Toxic Landscaping & Gardening - Information, Supplies, Services.
(Including New 2007 LTL Directory Supplement)
Organic Land Care (NEW) $20
Down & Dirty (NEW) $20
Tabletop Gardens (NEW) $17
Tips for the Lazy Gardener (NEW) $13
Good Bugs for Your Garden (NEW) $ 11
(A Gardener’s Visual Guide to When & How to Prune Everything, from Flowers to Trees)
Herbal Remedy Gardens $17.00
38 Plans for Your Health & Well-Being
Bugs, Slugs & Other Thugs (TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK)) $15.00
Controlling Garden Pests Organically
Building A Healthy Lawn $15.00
(A Safe & Natural Approach)
The Gardener’s Bug Book: $15.00
(Earth-Safe Insect Control)
The Gardener’s Guide to Plant Diseases $15.00
(Earth-Safe Remedies)
The Gardener’s Weed Book: $15.00
(Earth-Safe Controls)
Roses Love Garlic $15.00
(Companion Planting & Other Secrets of Flowers)
Carrots Love Tomatoes $15.00
(Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening)
Let It Rot! $13.00
(The Gardener’s Guide to Composting)
Mulch It $13.00
(A Practical Guide to Using Mulch in the Garden & Landscape)
Safe & Easy Lawn Care $13.00
(The Complete Guide to Organic, Low-Maintenance Lawns)
FOR KIDS
HANDLING VIOLENCE & BULLYING
Safe Passage on City Streets $10.00
Victories Without Violence $ 5.00
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BOOK DESCRIPTIONS
HEALTHY LIVING BOOKS
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ADHD Alternatives
A Natural Approach to Treating Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
by Aviva Jill and Tracy Romm,
160 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 trim size, illustrations throughout. $13
A holistic approach to treating ADHD by Aviva Jill Romm, a professional midwife and acting president of the American Herbalist Guild, and Tracy Romm, director of a high school for gifted students, where there is a large population of students diagnosed with ADHD.
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Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care
by Randy Kidd, DVM, Ph.D.
208 pages, 6 x 9 trim size, $15 Holistic veterinarian Randy Kidd offers thorough, up-to-date information on gentle, chemical-free treatments for preventive care as well as acute feline health problems.
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Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care
by Randy Kidd, DVM, Ph.D.
208 pages, 6 x 9 trim size, $15
Maintain your dog's health the natural way with gentle, chemical-free treatments for preventive care as well as acute canine health problems.
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Herbal Antibiotics
Natural Alternatives for TreatingDrug-Resistant Bacteria
by Stephen Harrod Buhner
144 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 trim size, illustrations throughout. $13
More and more infections can be attributed to drug-resistant bacteria; learn how to protect your health with herbs!
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How to Grow Fresh Air
50 Houseplants That Purify Your Home or Office
By Dr. B.C. Wolverton
144 pages, 6.57 x 9.40in ,| 01 Apr 1997, Penguin $17
How pure is the air you breathe? Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture, and filter toxins. Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere.
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In research designed to create a breathable environment for a NASA lunar habitat, noted scientist Dr. B.C. Wolverton discovered that houseplants are the best filters of common pollutants such as ammonia, formaldehyde, and benzene. Hundreds of these poisonous chemicals can be released by furniture, carpets, and building material, and then trapped by closed ventilation systems, leading to the host of respiratory and allergic reactions now called Sick Building Syndrome.
In this full-color, easy-to-follow guide, Dr. Wolverton shows you how to grow
and nurture 50 plants as accessible and trouble-free as the tulip and the Boston fern, and includes many beautiful but commonly found varieties not generally thought of as indoor plants.
He also rates each plant for its effectiveness in removing pollutants, and its ease of growth and
maintenance. Studies show that Americans spend ninety percent of their lives indoors,
which means that good indoor air quality is vital for good health. How to Grow Fresh Air will
show you how to purify the environment that has the most impact on you.
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(A Guide to Living Better With Fewer Chemicals)
By Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D. & Laura Costa, Ph.D.
67 pages, 2005 Edition, $6.
The new 2006 Revised Edition has 45 new resources, updates, and a new binding/cover with plum color. $10. (AVAILABLE SOON FROM TIP) The book is printed on recycled paper with soy ink by an award winning "green" company called Environmental Printing Alternatives of Millbury, MA.
Simple ways to protect your family from harmful chemicals found in personal care, cleaning and pest control products, toys, food, clothing and home furnishings.
**Choosing safer foods, toys, bottles and personal care items.
**Items to avoid when decorating the nursery
**Safe & inexpensive recipes for household cleaning
**Safe substitutes for the most toxic products in your home
…and much more!
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Unclutter Your Home
7 Simple Steps, 700 Tips & Ideas
by Donna Smallin
192 pages, 4 1/2 x 8 trim size, two-color illustrations throughout. $10
In an easy-to-read tips format, this book offers concrete steps for sorting, evaluating, and getting rid of all those material items that get in the way of a simplified lifestyle.
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GARDENING BOOKS
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2008 RI LESS TOXIC LIVING RESOURCE DIRECTORY
64 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", with photos, $5.00
Our own TIP-compiled manual of everything you need to do healthy landscaping and gardening in Rhode Island and nearby. Included is contact information and descriptions of advice givers and sources for less toxic supplies and services. Not all organic - but all organic-friendly! Major revisions for 2008.
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“GOOD BUGS FOR YOUR GARDEN”, (So new that description & picture are not yet available!) Paperback, $11
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The Organic Land Care Manual
A Natural, Low-Maintence System for a Beautiful, Safe Lawn
by Paul Tukey
272 pages, 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 trim size, full-color photographs and illustrations throughout. $20
Extend an organic lifestyle beyond the front door! Get your lawn off drugs with The Organic Lawn Care Manual, Storey's comprehensive guide for creating a lush green lawn without chemicals and pesticides. Paul Tukey takes the mystery out of making a healthy and inviting outdoor play area for kids, pets, and the whole family. Paperback
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Down And Dirty
by Ellen Zachos
256 pages, 9 1/4 x 10 trim size, full-color photographs and illustrations throughout. paperback - $20
Gardening for the nongardener, Down & Dirty! is the perfect resource for the first homeowner wondering what to do with the yard, the small apartment dweller looking for the right greenery and the right advice, or anyone wanting to pull together kids, family, friends, or neighbors for a community activity. Fun outdoor projects cover everything from attracting birds to preparing treats with your homegrown strawberries. Each project includes Down & Dirty Basics, clear and accessible information to get you started and give you confidence, matched with Down & Dirty Adventures, step-by-step instructions for getting your hands dirty!
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Tabletop Gardens
Create 40 intimate contained gardens for the home, no matter what the season
by Rosemary McCreary, Photographs by William Holt
168 pages, 8 3/8 x 10 trim size, full-color photographs and illustrations throughout.
Tabletop Gardens is a uniquely imaginative approach to indoor gardening. The 40 garden designs offer many ideas for choosing a personal style and getting started - plants under glass, in bowls and trays, and even in water environments. Each project includes complete advice on the materials needed and step-by-step information on how to create the garden. Popular, easy-to-grow herbs, grasses, bulbs, water plants, vines, and miniature trees are naturals for tabletop gardening, and many "hot plants" like bamboo and orchids are featured. Paperback with French flaps - $17
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Tips for the Lazy Gardener
by Linda Tilgner
144 pages, 6 x 9 trim size, illustrations throughout. Hundreds of time-saving tips and routines allow gardeners to produce better vegetables and herbs with less work and more pleasure. Paperback - $11
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Good Bugs For Your Garden
(So new that description & picture are not yet available!) Paperback, $11
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Bugs, Slugs & Other Thugs (OUT OF STOCK)
Controlling Garden Pests Organically
by Rhonda Massingham Hart
224 pages, 6 x 9 trim size, illustrations throughout. $15
Using environmentally sound solutions, Rhonda Hart shows how to control the animals, bugs, birds, and other pests that want to take over your garden.
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Building a Healthy Lawn
A Safe and Natural Approach.
by Stuart Franklin
184 pages, 6 x 9 trim size, illustrations throughout. $15
This breakthrough book shows how to grow a lawn that is both beautiful to look at and organically maintained.
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Carrots Love Tomatoes
Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening
by Louise Riotte
224 pages, 6 x 9 trim size, illustrations throughout. $15
With this classic gardening reference, learn which plants nourish the soil, which keep away bugs and pests, and which just don't get along.
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The Gardener's Bug Book
Earth-Safe Insect Control
by Barbara Pleasant
160 pages, 6 x 9 trim size, illustrations throughout. $15
Working with nature to reduce the presence of garden pests, Barbara Pleasant shows how to produce bountiful, environmentally safe, and chemical-free gardens.
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