A Season to Give Thanks

As brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold steal across the land, we're reminded here at North Atlantic Books to give thanks for the rich bounty of the earth. By highlighting the many ways food and nature contribute to our health, as well as how you can express your love for the planet, we hope to offer illumination and inspiration that will carry you warmly through these brisk autumn days.

From the health benefits of green smoothies, to the nourishment of a good soup, to the medicinal wonders of plants, there's no lack of reasons to rejoice. Express your gratitude by not only treading lightly at home, but also through eco-friendly traveling abroad.

Following are a selection of books embodying this exciting season of harvest. Enjoy!

		Green Smoothie Revolution The Radical Leap Towards Natural Health By Victoria Boutenko Ushering in a new era, Victoria Boutenko unleashes the healing power of greens with Green Smoothie Revolution. Brimming with contagious enthusiasm, Boutenko combines nutrition and know-how with 200 recipes that pack a powerhouse punch. With fast prep and delicious results, what's not to be thankful for? MORE CLICK HERE for free green smoothie recipes. CLICK HERE for a free Mango Jam Pie recipe from another Boutenko classic, Raw Family Signature Dishes.
		A Tradition of Soup Flavors from China's Pearl River Delta By Teresa M. Chen, PhD While we're all for embarking on revolutionary adventures, sometimes a dose of tradition helps keep you grounded. A Tradition of Soup offers an excellent foray into both Chinese history and cuisine, revealing how soups have been used to heal and nourish the body for countless generations. With mouth-watering photos and 144 nurturing soup recipes, this comprehensive book is filled to the brim with inspiration. MORE CLICK HERE for a free Four Items Plus Winter Melon Soup recipe.
		The Earthwise Herbal A Complete Guide to New World Medicinal Plants By Matthew Wood If Chen's soups aren't enough to ward off your ailments, try The Earthwise Herbal, a guidebook to 126 New World herbs and their medicinal uses. Beautifully illustrated, this book explains the use of the whole plant - not just "active ingredients" - in the treatment of the whole person, detailing symptoms and conditions the plants have been successful in treating. Truly, nature is filled with wonders. MORE CLICK HERE to find classes taught by Matthew Wood near you!

Explore the Many Ways to Go Green!

Thinking about planning a relaxing getaway? Allow us to recommend the Green Earth Guide: Traveling Naturally in France. The first in a series of guidebooks for Western Europe, this book is a one-stop reference that provides travelers with tips to stay green and healthy even when traveling. Green Earth Guide is immensely informative, containing listings of health food stores and farmers' markets, public transit information, alternative health care facilities, green businesses, organic vineyards, renewable energy resources, yoga and spiritual centers, national parks, and other green places of interest. This book will help you have a wonderful, fulfilling vacation while leaving a smaller footprint wherever you venture in France. For a glimpse of author Dorian Yates' fantastic tips, check out the fun facts below!

• A cross between spinach and lettuce, mache is a healthy, local green. It is inexpensive and abundant, and available at every health food store, farm stand, and market in France. Now that's a great way to go green!
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• By January 2010, all plastic bags in France must be compostable and biodegradable.
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• For a treat, try brousse, a fresh and creamy cheese made from either sheep or goat milk and often served with honey.
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• France has more than one hundred natural mineral and thermal springs that have been used as therapeutic healing centers for centuries, and many are known for addressing specific ailments.
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• Provence is the heart of the finest lavender production in the world. Here you can visit lavender museums, savor lavender honey, bask in lavender spa therapies and more!

CLICK HERE to visit the author's website.

If taking the green route in France didn't satisfy your wanderlust, consider extending your travels to Spain! Available in February 2010: Green Earth Guide: Traveling Naturally in Spain

Events & New Releases

UPCOMING EVENTS

RAW FAMILY - VICTORIA and SERGEI BOUTENKO
Oct. 22 Ecclesia Church 7-10 PM
2115 Taft St.
Houston, TX - CLICK HERE for more info and additional events

HEALING WITH WHOLE FOODS WORKSHOP - PAUL PITCHFORD
Oct. 24-25 Holiday Inn O'Hare
5615 Cumberland
Chicago, IL - CLICK HERE for more info

GET WELL!
ALTERNATIVE PRACTITIONERS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALING
Oct. 24 and Nov. 21 Berkeley Central Public Library 2-4 PM
2090 Kittredge Street
Berkeley, CA - CLICK HERE for more info

REUNION ON THE RAINBOW BRIDGE - SHERRI DEFESCHE
Oct. 31 Texas Book Festival 12-2 PM
Writers League of Texas Tent
Austin, TX - CLICK HERE for more info

GAIA, EROS and the SACRED - SERENA ANDERLINI-D'ONOFRIO, PhD
Nov. 14-15 Center for Sex and Culture
1519 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA - CLICK HERE for more info

Fresh off the plane from Frankfurt Book Fair 2009
Next stop, London Book Fair 2010 April 19-21

SNEAK PREVIEW - Check out these new releases!

THE RAW FOOD LIFESTYLE: The Philosophy and Nutrition Behind Raw and Live Foods
By Ruthann Russo - CLICK HERE for more info

UNCOMMON HAPPINESS: The Path of the Compassionate Warrior
By Dzigar Rinpoche Kongtrul - CLICK HERE for more info

FINDING THE WORDS: Candid Conversations with Loved Ones
By Susan P. Halpern - CLICK HERE for more info