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I abhor vivisection. It should at least be curbed. Better, it should be abolished. I know of no achievement through vivisection, no scientific discovery that could not have been obtained without such barbarism and cruelty. The whole thing is evil. - Charles Mayo (founder of the Mayo Clinic)

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Getting Into Your Pants
by Dr. Leslie Van Romer
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Get Into Your Pants and Stay There!!! You've gotta want it ... really want it. And if you do, this book will show you the way. Lose that weight and step into your body-dream-come-true---not for the short sprint of a few months but for the rest of your life. This time, make it easy on yourself. Fill up on the best-for-you foods first and give yourself that wiggle room. Feel full and completely satisfied without counting, measuring, depriving, starving, sneaking, guilting, or feeling like a hopeless failure ever again! It's your time to feel great about you! (And look sizzling-hot in those pants.)

One Can Make a Difference: How Simple Actions Can Change the World
by Ingrid E. Newkirk

Ingrid E. Newkirk has compiled more than 50 thought-provoking essays written by an intriguing, diverse group of people, including His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sir Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Dennis Kucinich, Russell Simmons, Brigitte Bardot, Martina Navratilova, Stella McCartney, Ravi Shankar, and Oliver Stone. All have positively impacted the world while armed with nothing more than the power of their own beliefs. As readers peak into the psyches of these remarkable personalities, they will discover that all it takes to create an entire movement is the desire and determination of any one person. One Can Make a Difference: How Simple Actions Can Change the World is an enlightening book that provides a roadmap for anyone seeking a just society and for those striving to make a positive impact on our world. Ingrid underscores the fact that we all inevitably face challenges in our lives and that a person does not have to be famous or wealthy to actively contribute to the betterment of the world.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking
by Beverly Lynn Bennett and Ray Sammartano
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Delicious recipes for the growing vegan lifestyle. There are so many reasons to go vegan---health and nutrition, weight loss, green and sustainable living, and prevention of cruelty to animals. With over 200 mouth-watering recipes and tips for converting meat- and dairy-based dishes into vegan ones, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Cooking will help readers enjoy a healthy vegan diet without sacrificing taste. There are an estimated 50,000 new vegans every year and a dramatic increase in "dietary vegans"---people who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, or cancer---is expected in the coming decade. The China Study (2006) concluded that a vegan, plant-based diet is the most desirable for optimum health and preventing and surviving disease.

Vegan Bites
by Beverly Lynn Bennett
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