Archive for the ‘books’ Category

Al Gore: World’s First Carbon Billionaire?

Bring it.

November 3rd 2009

Al Gore is hitting the media circuit to drum up publicity for his new book “Our Choice” — and true to form, climate change deniers and the political right are quick to counter his time in the spotlight with jabs and scorn over his “green agenda”. This time, labeling Gore as a future “carbon billionaire” [...]

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Alicia Silverstone Cancels Remaining “Kind Diet” Tour Stops

November 2nd 2009

For those fans of Alicia Silverstone in St. Louis, Detroit, or Atlanta that were hoping to get a signed copy of her new book, “The Kind Diet”, prepare to be disappointed. The actress and vegan activist has reportedly canceled her remaining tour stops. No reason for the tour being cut short was given.
We hope everything [...]

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We’re continuing our book theme on Twitter Thursday and getting you into the holiday spirit with Anny Getty’s I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas. Yes, I know we haven’t even passed Halloween yet — but if you’re like my shopping mall, as soon as those costumes are put away, the Xmas music starts pumping. It’s [...]

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Al Gore To Promote New Climate Change Book On ‘Letterman’

October 28th 2009

Expect to see a lot more of Al Gore in the media over the next couple weeks.
The Nobel Prize winner and Former VP is about to release a new book on the environment titled “Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis” On sale November 3rd, it was created by Gore a follow-up to [...]

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As previously reported, Natalie Portman recently shifted to a vegan diet after reading an advanced copy of Jonathan Safran Foer’s new book Eating Animals. Now, the 28-year-old has written a review of the work as well.
In an article for the Huffington Post, Portman says that Eating Animals reminds her that “some things are just wrong.”
“Perhaps [...]

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Twitter Thursday: The Kind Diet By Alicia Silverstone

October 22nd 2009

We’ve been promoting the release of Alicia Silverstone’s new book (and accompanying website) for many months — and for this week’s Twitter Thursday, we’re giving you a shot at winning a copy!
Called THE KIND DIET: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet, Alicia reveals how eating a plant-based diet will [...]

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HLN Host Jane Velez-Mitchell Holds New York City Book Signing Event

October 6th 2009

In just a few days, HLN host Jane-Velez Mitchell will be appearing in New York City to speak and sign copies of her new book  iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Consumption to a Simpler, Honest Life.
Mitchell will be interviewed by Emmy Award-winning TV news correspondent Ashleigh Banfield about how getting sober empowered her to become [...]

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Move over Gwyneth Paltrow — there’s another actress coming online that wants to share her healthy, environmentally-friendly finds.
In conjunction with the release of her new book “The Kind Diet“, Alicia Silverstone is branching online with a new site called TheKindLife.com. Hit it up currently, and you’re met with nothing more than a “Hellow” — but [...]

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Alicia Silverstone Discusses “The Kind Diet” On Crazy Sexy Life

September 25th 2009

Put on those reading glasses and get ready for a life-changing book!
On October 12th, Alicia Silverstone’s first book, The Kind Diet, hits shelves around the country, and we’re pretty sure you’re gonna love it!
I had the chance to chat with Alicia over at CrazySexyLife.com where she gave me a behind the scenes look at her [...]

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Exclusive: “That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals” Author/Illustrator Ruby Roth

September 9th 2009

Do you ever wish you had made the connection between diet and how it effects the planet at an earlier age? Well, now there’s a book on the market that’s helping young people do just that.
Ruby Roth is the writer and illustrator of That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals — a children’s book designed to educate [...]

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