Amazing, practical info
920893
I've seen this DVD, and it made so much sense to me that I'm purchasing it. If you're open, rational, and hungry for personal growth and change, this DVD is a must.
4969460
The author is actually a friend of a cousin of mine.  It was so relatable especially since she is a black female doctor and I have 2 cousins and a sister-in-law who are all doctors and I loved discussing this book with them.  Most importantly, the information and tips is invaluable.  The author writes in such a non-intimidating fashion, which is the entire thrust of the book - to get understandable and practical information to those who need it most.
382505
Inspiring, and full of practical advice! Great job explaining the benefits of reading aloud, and she gives wonderful, manageable ideas for how to put all of this into practice. I felt inspired and equipped after reading this.
1586107
This is a superb little book packed full of awesomeness.  Great information and loads of practical tips.  I recommend it to writers and bloggers alike.
1354063
I've enjoyed Eric's plain-speaking and informative blog posts for a long time, and found myself nodding at virtually every page of this book.

It's so packed with sound, practical advice that although I started underlining things, I stopped so that most of the book didn't turn pink. It's one of those rare design books that can't only be enjoyed by anybody, designer or not, but the advice is applicable to other industries. That's why I think the book should be read by as many people as possible: by designers, by potential (and existing) clients, by people who are self-employed, by anybody in business, and by anybody who thinks designers just make things look pretty.

In short, it's a book I highly recommend and one that I'll definitely be referring to again and again.
2636378
Lots of great, practical advice.  Information is presented in such a way that you can try any number of projects without making a big money investment.  My first "baby step" was to start saving the condiment packages from my fast food purchases, rather than just tossing the ones I didn't use.  I also recently purchased her 2nd book and love it also.
4891566
Straightforward, informative, and grounded in very practical advice. I wondered if I would get much out of as the Executive Director of a non-profit organization but this book translates to anyone who is in a high-risk, entrepreneurial, creative environment. I couldn't put it down and find myself refererring regularly to the practical advice and important insights that this book provides.
2051274
I've been in the personal training industry for over 10 years.  I'm so glad Alex wrote this book.  The industry has been lacking in a good evidence based book that is still easy to read, entertaining and contains TONS of practical information that everybody needs to know.  I now have ALL of my clients purchase this book as part of their training!

Great book.  I highly recommend it to anybody looking to get their learn on.
134037
Timeless and well written advice, delivered with lots of humor and personal anecdotes.  Especially loved the 'reasons why to do this' with each of the 7 steps, as well as the wonderful section on fasting -- information that is rarely (if ever in my experience) seen in 'health' books, but here presented in a  practical, Biblical and compelling way.  Now, to put all this into practice!
3760433
So much practical advice, and really easy to navigate (go the kindle version, which I read through the cloud reader and on my phone). We're so excited for our trip and are grateful for Rick Steves advice along the way.
966337
This book is filled with practical advice and "war stories". I picked it up from our local library. After taking over 15 photos of informational pages in the 84 pages I realized it is a book worth buying! I've invited 8 moms for a bookclub like get together. First time I have even thought of having a bookclub!
4908367
So much practical, yet incredibly insightful information, packed into this book. I love the way the author shares her own parenting stories and even her "confessions." She's transparent about parenting her five children (two adopted at an older age) who have a range of temperaments. She does not pretend to be the perfect mom - but she provides all of us moms with a vision for parenting our children. She believes that a passionate mom can parent well AND with confidence; and her book provides a plan.

"A passionate mom has a plan for parenting her children from birth to adulthood." Although that may sound daunting, Merrill's approach is not. As I stated earlier, the book is insightful and inspiring, yet practical.

I would highly recommend this book for moms with children of any age.
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I had the honor of attending a workshop that Leah DeCesare presented yesterday on Naked Parenting. I could have listened to her all day! I bought 3 of her books, one for me and one for each of my adult children, who are raising 3 little ones. I am a retired social worker, having worked 23 years in early childhood. I have read many books on parenting and attended more workshops on the topic of parenting than I could count. That being said, Naked Parenting is the most informative, down to earth and practical book! Read it! It will change your life.
4719035
Excellent, insightful, and full of truth. So glad I was lead to this book. Great hints, tips, and practical ideas for all.
4807007
I loved the practical and often surprising advice on how to buy, store and eat vegetables and fruits for maximum nutrition. I also loved the historical information about how our present foods got to be the way they are. The information is also well documented. It is difficult to remember the information at the time of purchase, so I am working on an alphabetical outline for quick reference. Any future editions of this book would benefit by a glossary containing essential information for each food discussed. No downside to this one.
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EATING ALIVE and EATING ALIVE II are exceptional books filled with practical information that is easily digested and assimilated. I was so impressed by Matsen's first book (2004) and website that I took a slight detour on my vacation to Vancouver. While in the city, I called his office and made an appointment to learn more about  my personal digestive challenges. The doctor and his staff did not disappoint. I left with a simple yet complete game plan:  a 3-part program to improve elimination channels, kill parasites, and reduce toxic metals from my system. Over the past three months, I have experienced real progress after almost 11 years of chronic illness. Matsen and his books are gems. Highly recommended.
4728433
Nicholas Hyde's Recipe for Survival is truly a must-read for any North American or those living in temperate climates who wants to be prepared for the distinct but hopefully remote eventuality that the world as we know it would suddenly collapse. At the very least, guide suggests very practical pointers on how to save money, be more self-sufficient, and live a healthier life (as a result of healthier fresh and organic food sources and a good old hard work) all in one in a way that everyone would understand.

It's chock full of information on the various how-tos of food production, some of which appear surprising to me. For example, I didn't realize how easy it was to make goat cheese out of goat milk, that you actually used faux eggs to identify a potential mother/nesting hen, or that rabbits could actually be milked(!), which the author did not recommend by the way.

What you get is a 150-page guide to
- the best types of crops (fruits, vegetables, tubers, and grains) to plant during specific seasons of the year with some valuable tips on how to optimize your yield, how to compost,
- sensible recommendations of domestic livestock that are both cost-effective and relatively easy to raise
- how to make your own salt, sugar/sweetener (!), and cooking oil
- tips on fishing, trapping, hunting, and foraging for food sources.
- how to make your own flour, bread, and pasta
- step by step instructions on how to can, store, and preserve your surplus food
- how to make your own vinegar, wine, beer, and other libations
- 10 delicious-sounding off-the-grid dinner recipes

What could have made it better
- For all it's detailed simplicity, some of the chapters could have been made more reader-friendly and scannable by making use of bulleted or numbered guides, as well as breaking down larger chunks of information under different uniform subheadings.
- For the descriptions of each crop, specific nutritional content, not necessarily in terms of caloric breakdown, could have been added instead of generically  stating that this or that were nutritious.
- Pictures and illustrations/diagrams could have made it easier to understand some of the tips and techniques he was introducing
- A glossary of terms, particularly of the more technical ones would be very helpful to the reader