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Conscious Eating

Tuesday, February 9, 7:00pm
Kate Lawrence, author of The Practical Peacemaker, and Keith Akers, author of The Lost Religion of Jesus, will be panelists in a discussion about how food choices affect the natural world.

A. Breeze Harper on EarthSave Radio

Wednesday, February 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Amie Breeze Harper, editor of Sistah Vegan, will talk about her book with Caryn Hartglass on EarthSave Radio. For more information, visit here.

The Great Animal Rights Debate

Friday, February 12, 11:30am
PETA's Bruce Friedrich (author of the The Animal Activist's Handbook) vs. University of Florida College Republicans. Vegan food will be served.

Is Eating Animals Desirable?

Monday, February 15, 5:00pm
The debate continues, with Bruce Friedrich (co-author of The Animal Activist's Handbook), facing off against the Georgia Debate Union.

Art Opening to Benefit Woodstock Sanctuary

Tuesday, February 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Pain Jean Rhode and photographer Bob Esposito are donating 100% of sales of their new work to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. The show opens at Jivamukti Cafe.

Lady Ruth at Karmany Yoga

Saturday, February 20 - Sunday, February 21
Ruth Lauer-Manenti, author of An Offering of Leaves, will be leading workshops and classes at Karmany Yoga in Dallas.

The Only Diet for a Small Planet

Saturday, May 1, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Earthsave Baltimore's fifth annual Earth Friendly Food Choices event will feature the talk "Veganism: The Only Diet for a Small Planet", by Bruce Friedrich, co-author of The Animal Activist's Handbook.

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News at Lantern

Author Nan Merrill Passes On 1/25/10

Nan Merrill, author of Walking with Wisdom passed away peacefully on January 24th, after an illness. Lantern extends its sympathies to her family and friends.

Martin Rowe Interviewed on Earthsave International Radio 1/20/10

Publisher Martin Rowe appeared on Earthsave Radio with Caryn Hartglass today at 3 pm. Listen to the hour-long show interview, here (mp3).

Freston and Greger, Part II 1/19/10

Kathy Freston's interview of Dr. Michael Greger, author of Bird Flu, continues on the Huffington Post.

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Bird Flu

We may just be emerging from a winter of H1N1, but, according to Dr. Michael Greger, we shouldn't forget about the pandemic potential of a related virus: bird flu.

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The Lifelong Activist Hillary Rettig
The Lifelong Activist

Written by a coach who has helped more than a thousand activists and others realize their dreams, The Lifelong Activist will help you take your activism to the next level, while at the same time helping you live a balanced, happy, and healthy life.
Ten Ways to Avoid Burnout
Interview with Hillary Rettig
 
The Green Belt Movement Wangari Maathai
The Green Belt Movement

2004 Nobel Peace Prize-winning author Wangari Maathai's book offers a compelling insight into the internationally acclaimed tree-planting movement founded by Kenyans and run by and for Kenyans.
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The Animal Activist's Handbook Matt Ball, Bruce Friedrich, Foreword by Ingrid Newkirk
The Animal Activist's Handbook

The authors build a ground-up case for reasoned, impassioned, and joyous activism that makes the most difference possible, and suggest a variety of ways to live a meaningful life through effective and efficient advocacy.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One
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Strategic Action for Animals Melanie Joy
Strategic Action for Animals

Arguing that strategy is the key to shifting the balance of power in favor of the animal liberation movement, Joy gives activists hope and tools in the fight against powerful industries that exploit animals.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Kindle download
 
Consciousness in Action Andrew Beath
Consciousness in Action

Features the thoughts of Julia Butterfly Hill, Deena Metzger, Joanna Macy, Ralph Metzner, John Mack, and many others in an inspiring dialogue between environmental and spiritual activists.
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The Practical Peacemaker Kate Lawrence
The Practical Peacemaker

The Practical Peacemaker shows how compassionate people concerned about violence, inequity, and environmental destruction can, by living simply, transform their lives into an effective statement for peace. Everyday choices, if arising from ethical intention, can make a substantial difference!
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Kindle download
 
Move the Message Josephine Bellaccomo
Move the Message

Take action and empower others to act with this strategic approach to all forms of activism. Consultant Josephine Bellaccomo provides a multitude of ways that you can be effective and help yourself and others make a difference in the world.
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Sistah Vegan Edited by A. Breeze Harper, with an Afterword by pattrice jones
Sistah Vegan

Sistah Vegan is a series of narratives, critical essays, poems, and reflections from a diverse community of North American black-identified vegans. By kicking the junk-food habits, the more than thirty contributors all show the way toward longer, stronger, and healthier lives.
Preface
Introduction
 
Green Monasticism Edited by Prof. Donald Mitchell, and William Skudlarek, O.S.B.
Green Monasticism

A collection of essays from the third Gethesemani Encounter, which took place in 2008. The theme was the Buddhist and Catholic response to the environmental crisis.
Table of Contents
Introduction
 

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Victoria Moran
Victoria Moran's concern with what you eat isn't about weight loss, it's about how you use food. The Love-Powered Diet addresses loving yourself with sunlight, with exercise, and with joy. But she also understands food addiction, and how to re-negotiate one's relationship with eating. Love-power your life!

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