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This newly revised second edition contains more than 250 simple, but remarkably effective recipes for cleansers and scrubs, toners and skin refreshers, creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and nail and lip-care treatments.

Beauty in modern America is a multibillion-dollar industry, and consumers spend hundreds of dollars on beauty products only to discover that they aren't satisfactory or effective. In this new edition, Cox has refined over 20 years' worth of simple and self-indulgent recipes for body and soul.

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This user-friendly, step-by-step guide takes owners through the process of establishing successful bird-watching windows for the enjoyment of their indoor cats. Suggestions for planting natural habitats outside windows, one-way viewing, bird videos, outside speakers and special toys are also included.

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This 120-page book helps you find reliable online resources to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, depression and AIDS. This easy-to-use consumer guide will help you steer clear of misleading and potentially harmful information.

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The doctor said you have breast cancer. So now what? Authors Deborah A. Cohen and Dr. Robert M. Gelfand help you deal with the ups and downs of the breast cancer experience — from the shock of diagnosis to getting on with your life.

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If you're one of the millions of women beginning menopause, it's vitally important to know all of your treatment options and understand how they can work for you. This 288-page book presents dozens of treatments available today in one clearly written, comprehensive guide.

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If you're one of the millions of people who feel let down by conventional health care or have experienced unpleasant or harmful side effects from modern medicines, this 384-page book clears up much of the confusion surrounding herbal medicines.

People have been using herbs to fight disease and promote wellness since prehistoric times. In recent years, science has gotten into the act and amassed a respectable body of evidence to support what healers the world over have been saying for centuries — herbal remedies work. Experiencing the heartbreak of psoriasis? A little dandelion root can clear it up. Grandpa’s sciatica acting up again? St. John’s Wort ought to put the spring back in his step. Got a bad case of poison ivy? Stop the itch with echinacea. Ginger tames the morning sickness beast–lavender and peppermint leaf also work well. Use licorice, chamomile, and wild yam root to pacify an irritable bowel.

Written by fourth generation herbalist Christopher Hobbs, it gets you up to speed on what you need to know to:

• Choose safe and effective herbal products
• Treat scores of common ailments and conditions
• Find specific herbal remedies for women, men, and kids
• Grow and harvest herbs
• Create herbal products at home

• Easy-to-follow instructions on how to select the best herbal products
• A Symptom Guide–simple and easy herbal remedies for more than 80 common conditions, listed alphabetically by symptom
• An Aroma Guide–an A-to-Z guide to 100 easy- to- find medicinal herbs
• More than 50 recipes for healing teas, oils, tonics and more

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Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver's first nonfiction narrative will open your eyes in a hundred new ways to an old truth: You are what you eat. With characteristic poetry and pluck, Kingsolver and her family take you along on their journey away from the industrial-food pipeline to a rural life in which they vow to buy only home-grown foods or learn to live without. Their good-humored search yields surprising discoveries en route to a food culture that's better for the neighborhood and also better on the table. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, Kingsolver takes you along on her journey away from the industrial-food pipeline to a rural life in which she vows to buy only locally grown foods or learn to live without.

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People are coming back to bicycling in droves; propelled by rising gas prices, expanding waistlines, or the allure of fancy gear, bicycling for all ages has never been more popular.

The Practical Cyclist is for those who have not been actively cycling for years, or perhaps are new to the sport - bicycling for real people. The author recognizes that not every cyclist cares about fancy equipment and competitive riding. The book's low-impact approach is uniquely geared to people who would like to come back to cycling, but don't know where to begin.

There are many reasons for hopping back on a bike - becoming healthier, saving money, saving the environment, but mainly to have fun. The Practical Cyclist provides simple, basic information that takes the intimidation out of visiting a bike shop and includes:

• How to choose equipment
• Proper riding technique
• Safety tips
• Accessories
• Easy rules on where, when and how to ride

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Full of helpful advice on how to make your own soaps at home using only the best natural ingredients, this colorful, lively handbook shows how to make soaps that are not only good for you but also as wonderfully indulgent as anything in a high-end salon or department store.

Sarah Ade beings by listing the natural ingredients available for soap making and their properties before explaining the techniques required for creating them. She discusses the benefits of holistic skin care, and why your body will thank you for it. The recipes range from the fun and frivolous to the sensible and serious, and the book is packed with homemade skin care ideas. It's an essential guide for anyone interested in what they put onto their body as much as what goes inside.

About the Author:

Sarah Ade is the joint director of the BareNaked Soap Company, a family business that makes soap and other natural skin care products.

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In the last few years, green cleaning has become increasingly popular, as eco-savvy consumers strive to do their part for the planet. Most store-bought cleaning products are packed full of chemicals, many of which are harmful to the environment and your health. You may be surprised, however, that your kitchen cupboard may already contain many harmless alternatives that will transform your home into a clean and fresh-smelling haven; lemons, salt, vinegar, baking soda, and club soda are just some of the natural ingredients used to clean the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, floors and everything in between!

Many of us don't realized how harmful conventional cleaning products can be —and just how easy it is to make your own and achieve truly amazing results. They can make your home healthier—and save you money. Turn a chore into a pleasurable task and discover a whole new way to clean.

About the Author:

Rachelle Strauss writes about environmental issues for a variety of magazines. Much of her inspiration and ideas are based on everyday, practical experiences. The recipes and methods in this book are personally tried and tested, and many are in daily use in her own home.