Book & Product Reviews

BOOKS

WHITEWASH The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science by Carey GillamWHITEWASH
The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science
by Carey Gillam
islandpress.org
accessconsciousnesspublishing.com

 

It’s the pesticide on our dinner plates, a chemical so pervasive it’s in the air we breathe, our water, our soil, and even increasingly found in our own bodies. Known as Monsanto’s Roundup by consumers, and as glyphosate by scientists, the world’s most popular weed killer is used everywhere from backyard gardens to golf courses to millions of acres of farmland. For decades, it has been touted as safe enough to drink, but a growing body of evidence indicates just the opposite, with research tying the chemical to cancers and a host of other health threats.

In Whitewash, veteran journalist Carey Gillam uncovers one of the most controversial stories in the history of food and agriculture, exposing new evidence of corporate influence. Gillam introduces readers to farm families devastated by cancers, which they believe are caused by the chemical, and to scientists whose reputations have been smeared for publishing research that contradicted business interests. Readers learn about the arm-twisting of regulators who signed off on the chemical, echoing company assurances of safety even as they permitted higher residues of the pesticide in food and skipped compliance tests. And, in startling detail, Gillam reveals secret industry communications that pull back the curtain on corporate efforts to manipulate public perception. Whitewash is more than an exposé about the hazards of one chemical or even the influence of one company. It’s a story of power, politics, and the deadly consequences of putting corporate interests ahead of public safety.


HADO BEAR’S SECRET A Child’s Guide To a Positive Life by Kathleen Quigley CaputoHADO BEAR’S SECRET
A Child’s Guide To a Positive Life
by Kathleen Quigley Caputo
HadoBear.com

How many children ask, “What’s wrong with me?” feel they are different or don’t fit in, have no confidence, are bullied, or are a bully? Hado Bear inspires children to overcome the fear they have about being different, to love themselves just the way they are, to respect each other’s differences and to reach out and help those they perceive as different. It also gives children simple tools to transform their view and experience of life challenges through the power of their own thoughts, words and beliefs.

Hado (pronounced “Hahdoe”) is the Japanese word for the vibrational pattern of life energy, from which everything is created. Hado is in every aspect of nature and is always in motion, and is always capable of change. It is the basic energy of human consciousness. And, we all have the capacity to change our energy vibration or consciousness.

 

REAL ESTATE SMART The New Home Buying Guide by Matt ParkerREAL ESTATE SMART
The New Home Buying Guide
by Matt Parker

How do I make the right decision when I choose a home … What really matters?

Your home is the most valuable physical possession you will ever own. It is also the only physical possession you will ever own that will truly dictate your health, your happiness, and the quality of your relationships. Using data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Gallup, The National Association of Realtors, and multiple American and European scientific journals, Real Estate Smart analyzes the surprising effects your primary residence has on your personal, interrelational, and financial wellbeing.

Discover:

  • What tangible aspect of your home influences your partner’s romantic drive?
  • What feature of your street protects you and you loved ones from car accidents?
  • How does the floor plan of your kitchen impact your child’s physical and emotional development?
  • What remodel should you “go big” on?
  • What does it truly cost to own one square foot of residential real estate?

 

SPIRITUAL AND BROKE How to Stop Struggling with Money and Live Your Purpose by Jennifer Noel TaylorSPIRITUAL AND BROKE
How to Stop Struggling with Money and Live Your Purpose
by Jennifer Noel Taylor
unionsquarepublishing.com

Are you doing what you love and following your life’s calling, yet struggling with money? Author, Jennifer Noel Taylor states “this book is a guide to financial alignment — a harmonious co-existence between our heart and our money. In a state of financial alignment, we naturally—and painlessly—spend less than we earn while we are living our purpose. We joyfully pursue our true calling in life without constantly worrying about how to make ends meet. We don’t have to sacrifice our soul to make money, or sacrifice our finances to follow our heart.” In a nutshell, financial alignment supports our true calling by allowing us to fund it. Taylor reiterates, “Imagine…if more people did what they love, how much more joyful the world would be.”

 

PRODUCTS

Earth Mama OrganicsEARTH MAMA ORGANICS
Sunscreen Lotions
EarthMamaOrganics.com

Safe, effective sunscreens for every body: baby, kids, and adults.

What’s IN the sunscreen is just as important as what’s NOT. Earth Mama says that if an ingredient is available organic, they use it. Each and every ingredient is purposefully sourced with great consideration— they either boost the sunscreen’s SPF value, moisturize like crazy or make sure it’s safely gentle on uber-sensitive skin. What’s NOT in these sunscreens are chemicals that are potentially harmful to people and the planet: oxybenzone, octinoxate, artificial fragrance, nano particles, and parabens. Earth Mama Broad Spectrum, Water-resistant, Mineral Sunscreens are available in six varieties: For Babies – SPF 40 and Baby Face SPF 40 Face Stick; Kids – Uber-Sensitive SPF 40 and SPF 30; Adults – SPF 40 and SPF 25.