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In this section I will feature books on gardens and related topics. If you can suggest other items that have been useful to you, please use my comment page to send me your suggestions. The items described below are linked from the official Amazon.com site and the prices listed are the normal prices generated by their system. My relationship to them is that I get a small percentage of the sale price when you follow one of my links into their site to purchase an item. There is no additional markup for the Amazon.com items which I feature.
| The Secret Life of Plants, by Peter Tompkins, is a book about clinical experiments that seem to indicate that plants react to the emotional and mental states of people with their own emotional responses. You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| The Master Book of the Water Garden: The Ultimate Guide to the Design and Maintenance of the Water Garden, by Philip Swindells, is a great reasource book for those who already have a water garden or fountain area, or who would like to build one. One reader has the following comments on the book, "When my husband & I bought a house recently, it came complete with a man-made pond, stream, and waterfall. I borrowed every book about ponds and water features from the library. They didn't own The Master Book of the Water Garden. Too bad. This is the most complete book on the subject I've come across. ...Discussions include bridges, decking, walkways, lighting, filters, propagating plants, & the various kinds of liners. Cleaning and maintaining the water feature is included, as well as seasonal upkeep. Designing your water garden, picking plants, choosing a location, & deciding on size are just a few of the subjects covered. And fish subjects aren't limited to just koi and goldfish. ..." You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| The Fertile Earth: Nature's Energies in Agriculture, Soil Fertilisation and Forestry (The Eco-Technology Series, Volume 3), by Viktor Schauberger and Callum Coats, deals with Schauberger's discoveries regarding the preservation and enhancement of living energy in soil. You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets, by Deborah Madison, stresses the importance of getting the freshest food we can from local sources. One reader says the following about this book,"I've tried many of the recipes in this cookbook and would repeat every one. The ease of these recipes lends itself to experimenting with what's in season and what's growing in my garden. This is a book for someone who loves food from the earth. Most, but not all, of the recipes are vegetarian." You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| Eat Right for Your Type, by Peter J. D'Adamo, is the classic introduction to how your blood type and body chemistry indicate the types of food your body needs. Blood type is not the whole story for finding the optimum diet for each individual, but it is a good starting point for your search. One reader has this to say about the book, "I'm the eternal sceptic. I've tried different diets based on high carbs., high proteins, constant "grazing", vegetarian, etc. Until I found and researched Dr. D'Adamo's plan did I find something that worked for me. As a biology graduate and a practicing science teacher, I need data and conclusive evidence before I commit to a theory. I tried Dr. D'Adamo's plan based on my 'O' blood type, and within days I felt a deep physiological and mental transformation, which was amazing. For years, I've been conditioned to eating grains, pastas, and dairy products and have always felt "out of it" or constantly not in tune with my body. After being on Dr. D'Adamo's diet for a month now, I've lost 15 lbs. and have not felt this exhilarated since I was an adolescent. I encourage everyone to research the various programs out there and even read the disclaimers about this diet, but keep a open mind and pragmatic view about human physiology, then research and try this diet..." You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| Food--Your Miracle Medicine, by Jean Carper, is a compendium of information on how to cure what ails you by adjusting your diet. One reader has this to say about Carper's book, "I found this book for a friend who was having kidney problems and, intrigued, decided to look into it for myself. I am absolutely thrilled with what I've read, and am changing my entire eating program as a result. Jean Carper provides the reader with scientific facts in layman's terms, and uses a "thumbs up/thumbs down" system to debunk myths and provide further foundation for the true "miracle power" of food. She offers cardiovascular food cures, remedies for digestive troubles, cancer-fighting diets, foods to stave off depression, foods to prevent asthma. . .the list goes on and on. It leaves the reader with the realization that health is something we can *choose*. . .especially when armed with the knowledge Carper has given us." You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| Simply Natural Baby Food: Easy Recipes for Delicious Meals Your Infant and Toddler Will Love, by Cathe Olson, is a guide book for preparing natural and wholesome meals for babies and children. One reader has this to say about Carper's book, "When I had my children, I wanted to feed them nutritious foods but had a limited knowledge of the organic products available. Cathe's book was a life saver. Aside from the delicious recipes (that even my picky 5 year old enjoys), her section on healthy ingredients, and how and when to use them, was very informative. My oldest child even enjoys preparing some of the simpler recipes with me! Though we are not a vegetarian family, most of the recipes in this book are geared for vegetarians. I have found that these recipes are a great way to get more veggies into my meat loving kids and I have shared many of the recipes with my vegetarian friends. The wide variety of recipe choices offers something for everyone in the family..." The average customer review is five stars out of five. You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, by Eric Schlosser, exposes the grave threat to America's health posed by the fast-food industry. One reader has this to say about the book, "...Schlosser does an excellent job of pointing out the dangers of not only working for these businesses, but eating food supplied by them. It's scary to think about the dangers lurking behind the counter at your local fast food chain. This book really opens your eyes to some health hazards that all of America should be aware of..." The average customer review is four and a half stars out of five. You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. | |
| Super Nutrition Gardening: How to Grow Your Own Powercharged Foods, by William S. Peavy and Warren Peary, is a great resource for those with sufficient yard space to have a garden. A portion of the editorial review has this to say about the book, "Every good gardening book offers some new information or technique for the enthusiast. This one presents Peavy's research into the relationship between the health and condition of the soil and the nutritional value of the food grown in it. Organic gardeners have been scoffed at for contending that synthetic fertilizers do not provide the full range of nutrients in forms that can be used by plants and thus made available to us when we eat them. Peavy and coauthor Peary explain why these claims are true and provide clear instructions for powercharging the garden's soil that go beyond traditional organic methods..." The average customer review is five stars out of five. You can click the linked image at left to purchase this book from Amazon.com right now, or you can follow this link to see all reviews and information about the book in the Amazon.com site. |
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