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In this section you'll find latest feature products available at P'lovers.
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The Golden Spruce
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by John Vaillant
This haunting tale of a man driven mad by the environmental destruction he sees all around him is a true story and win the Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. The subject of the book, John Hadwin, first visited the sacred forests of the Haida Gwaii, in British Columbia, in 1966.
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$21.00
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ZEITOUN
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by Dave Eggers
This is a very moving story about what happens to one family during the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. Abdularahman Zeitoun, a Muslim immigrant from Syria, lives in New Orleans with his children and his wife, Kathy. Zeitoun and Kathy have established a thriving construction business and they work together to enrich their community, business and family life.
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$29.95
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ECOTOPIA
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by Ernest Gallenbach
ECOTOPIA is a reprint of a 1975 release and is, perhaps, an even more essential read at this time of both earth consciousness and general planetary degradation.
This book gives an intriguing outlook into an ecological lifestyle and, given that it is completely relevant to issues of 2009, it is fascinating to think that this book was published in 1975. A good read for all concerned with an environmental lifestyle and some choices, like William Weston, we might all have to consider.
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$16.50
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David Suzuki – The Autobiography
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Suzuki's life, starting with the WWII deportation of his family to British Columbia because his family was Japanese in origin. Suzuki honestly and with candor describes his rise as a scientist and his lack of attention to his first marriage. We hear about his initial struggles with a radio show about science and also about the ultimate great success of his television show. The book ends with Suzuki’s hopes for the future. Overall, the book is both informative and thoughtful.
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$22.95
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The Big Picture
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by David Suzuki
As the title suggests, this book is about looking beyond what is right in front of us and seeing the complete interconnectedness of everything. The Big Picture also examines the real forces in society that inhibit change. The book is recommended for seeing the connections between the environment and the economy.
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$24.95
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David Suzuki's Green Guide
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David Suzuki's Green Guide provides useful and doable tips for greener choices - whether at home or traveling and whether about reducing waster or becoming an activist. One member of the P'lovers Book club said that this book could be the only book she would need to make sensible and doable changes for the planet.
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$19.95
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A Year by the Sea
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by Joan Anderson
This book chronicles the life of one woman during the year that she chose to walk away from her ordinary life and 'live by the sea'. Joan Anderson realized, when her children had left home, she had replaced her own dreams with their dreams, but they no longer needed her and her life with her husband was stagnant.
She had no idea what she wanted to do with the rest of her life and so, in essence, took a 'time out' from her husband (who had just been offerred a new job in another city to go live on her own by the sea. During the course of that year of self-discovery, Joan determined that she was 'an unfinished woman, and that her life was full of possibilities.
While this is more a book about 'mindful living' than about the environment per se, the author does learn to appreciate her natural surroundings in new ways and shares them eloquently with the reader.
The next book is any book by David Suzuki - July 8th
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$21.95
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Into the Forest
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by Jean Hegland
Everyone in the P'lovers' Book Club loved this novel and for some, it became their favourite read so far.
This gripping novel follows two sisters, one 17 and one 18, who live outside of a city and on the edge of a forest as the world they have known begins to disintegrate. As a result of their mother's illness and their father's traumatic injury. they are suddenly alone. When the nearby city loses power, fuel and food, the two sisters have to learn how to cope with circumstances they could never have imagined.
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$21.00
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Poor Story
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by Giles Bolton
An insider discovers how globalization and good intentions have failed the world's poor...
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$24.95
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Banker to the Poor
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by Muhammad Yunus
The story of Muhannad Yunus who, in 1976, was head of the Economics Department at Chittigong University in Bangladesh. He saw that teaching existing models of economics to his students wasn't sufficient to help bring about change for the poor of his then young country. He therefore took his students down into the villages to meet the people, to talk with them and to try to come up with new ideas.
Read More about 'Banker to the Poor' on our Blog »
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$18.00
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Greasy Rider
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by Greg Melville
The sub-title of this engaging true story is 'Two dudes, one fry-oil-powered car, and a cross-country search for a greener future'.
The car? - a beat-up 1985 Mercedes diesel station wagon converted to handle restaurant vegetable oil grease.
The two dudes? - a journalist and an old college buddy.
The greener future? - the author (the journalist) takes on 'errands' to search out a variety of things like 'the ultimate green home' (Hint: it is not Al Gore's 10,000 sq.ft. home); 'the future of wind power'; 'the headquarters of Google; and 'whether there is such a thing as a 'green' Wal-mart'?
In addition to the central question - 'Can these two old friends drive from Vermont to California in a French fry oil car, picking up grease along the way?' - there is a second important question - 'Can they survive 192 consecutive hours together?'
The P'lovers Book club found there were times when everyone laughed out loud as a result of some of the situations these two guys found themselves in…and there were other times when we all said we learned a lot. The end result is that this is a book that entertains while it instructs…and it makes you think that there may be solutions to the environmental mess we've created.
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$21.95
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In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed
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By Carl Honore
Carl Honore explores negative the consequences of society's tendency to go fast - whether driving or eating or waiting for a web-site to load – and then introduces readers to the alternative…the Slow Movement. He argues that 'fast is busy, controlling, aggressive, hurried, analytical, stressed, superficial, impatient, active, quantity-over-quality. Slow is the opposite: calm, careful, receptive, still, intuitive, unhurried, patient, reflective, quality-over-quantity.'
The Slow Movement started with food but has spread to everything from cities and medicine to sex and work. The book has chapters devoted to different aspects of the slow movement.
The P'lovers Book Club members loved this book, claiming that (a) it has almost displaced Three Cups of Tea as their favourite and (b) it has encouraged each person to examine their lives and make some changes to be able to savor experiences.
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$22.00
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Wooden Blocks
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26 classic, embossed, alphabet blocks in canvas drawstring bag or set of 9 Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme blocks. High touch toy for hours of fun. Made in USA from sustainably harvested basswood. Winner of Parents Choice Award.
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$59.95 – Alphabet Blocks
$29.95 – Nursery Rhyme Blocks
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Sophie the Giraffe
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Sophie is a teething toy loved by millions of babies worldwide since its creation in Europe in 1961. Soft, light, easy to grasp – makes a happy sound when squeezed. Proudly made by hand in the French Alps from phthalate-free rubber and food quality paints.
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$24.95
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A New Earth
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by Eckhart Tolle
Chosen for Oprah's Book Club, 'A New Earth' explores the damage that can be done by one's ego and how transcending one's ego can enhance personal happiness and end conflict and suffering throughout the world.
This book provoked a lively discussion at the P'lovers Book Club – people felt it was an important book to have read and to be constantly reminded of in our day-to-day lives.
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$15.50
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Ecover Cleaning Products
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Originally formulated in Europe, Ecover products are fabulous for both the cleaning tasks at hand and for the environment. Range includes All Purpose, Cream Scrub, Floor Soap, Fabric Softener, Liquid Dish, Dishwasher Tablets.
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From $4.95 - $9.95
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Miyam Toys
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Adorable organic cotton (velour) toys, perfectly safe for young children.
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Small animals with removable clothes - $22.95; Medium size (no clothes) - $34.95; Large animals with removable dresses - $49.95
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Stainless Steel Bowls
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An alternative to plastic. Stainless steel food storage bowls for lunches or leftovers. Choose ones with spill-proof silicone seals or tiered stacking style. Made in Korea.
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With air-tight seals:
$19.95 (8.4 cm x 4.5 cm)
$21.95 (10.5 x 5.5 cm)
With regular lid:
$26.95 (12.4 x 5.5)
$28.95 (14.5 x 5.5)
2-Tier Food Carrier: $32.95
3-Tier Food Carrier: $34.95
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Klean Kanteen
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Want to avoid plastic's leeching toxins? Economize and use tap water rather than expensive bottled waters? Sturdy stainless steel water bottles are the answer. Choose loop top or sport top. Leak-proof. (Bicycle carriers also available).
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18 oz. - $24.95
27 oz. - $26.95
40 oz. - $39.95
Child's Sippy - $26.95
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The Tree of Life
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Completely hand-cut and appliquéd 'tree of life' - large wall hangings or pillow covers - dark blue, red, white (on cream), green - all made at the Barefoot College in India which trains anyone who shows up to learn, whether or not they can read or have any money. The Barefoot College is completely self-reliant for power, food, and money. These hand-made items help sustain the work of the college.
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Wall Hanging (approx. 33' x 52') - $79.95
Pillow cover - $39.95
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Applecheeks – Reusable Diapers
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Applecheeks Reusable Diapers are colourful, efficient, environmentally supportive, and made and designed in Canada. Envelope cover has waterproof outer layer stitched to soft, fleece-topped cotton. Use with highly absorbent hemp flat inserts and save 300 pounds of wood and $2000 over the diaper life of every child.
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Envelope Diaper - $21.95
2-layer Hemp Flat Inserts - $7.95
Bamboo Wipes - $1.95
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Bird Totas
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Strings of colorful birds, made from old scraps of material, with a small bell on the bottom are meant to bring you good luck when hung near entrance ways. These are made in India at the Barefoot College, a place that trains everyone who comes, whether they can read or have money, and that is totally self-reliant for food, energy, and money.
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$29.95 or $39.95
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Ordering Made Easy!
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Prices listed are in Canadian Funds and do not include taxes. Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time. Shipping fees and taxes will vary depending on the size and destination of your order.
If you have any questions or if there is something special you are looking for, please call us at toll free from anywhere in North America at 1-800-565-2998 or locally at 1-902-422-6060. We just might have what you are looking for!
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