If for some reason you feel compelled to own Sarah Palin’s new book “Going Rogue”, might we suggest you grab it from these guys?

San Francisco’s Green Apple Books has decided that the best way to justify selling Palin’s book is to have it benefit some cause. To that end, they’ve decided to give 100% of the proceeds from sales of “Going Rogue” to the Alaska Wildlife Federation. From their blog,

“With all due to respect to the Republicans who were as overjoyed as I was (for different reasons, of course) by Sarah Palin’s nomination to the McCain ticket last year, Green Apple is donating 100% of the profits from sales of Sarah Palin’s Going Rogue: An American Life to the Alaska Wildlife Alliance.”

Founded in 1978, the AWA is the only group in Alaska solely dedicated to the protection of Alaska’s wildlife. That means wolves, bears, and other animals that were consistently under threat under Palin’s tenure as Governor of Alaska. We can’t think of a better way to offset this book — and commend Green Apple for not just going rogue, but being “mavericks.”

-Sarah Palin sharing thoughts about veganism in her new book. I mean are you really surprised? This is the woman who pay people to shoot animals from planes. And we know she couldn’t care less about the environment (read: “Drill, baby, drill”), so we’re pretty sure she’s never even considered how animal production affects the planet. Oh, Sarah…you make my head hurt.

TV personality and conservationist Jeff Corwin has released a new book called “100 Heartbeats” covering the world’s most endangered species — and what chance, if any, we have of saving them. “From the forests slipping away beneath the stealthy paws of the Florida panther, to the giant panda’s plight to climb ever higher in the mountains of China in search of sustenance, to the brutal poaching tactics that have devastated Africa’s rhinoceros and elephant populations, Corwin takes readers on a global tour to witness firsthand the critical state of our natural world,” says the book’s jacket.

Sounds uplifting, right? Thankfully, it’s not all doom and gloom as Corwin also shares stories of battles fought and won to protect species once on the brink. Said Bill McKibben of the book, “On a warming world, conservation and wildlife protection is an increasingly desperate battle. Here are the stories of some real heroes, who should move us all to real action.”

Want to scoop a copy? Hit Barnes and Nobel here.

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” is the rallying cry — with many believing that his push for greener industries is simply a ploy to pad his pockets.

In response, Gore sent the NY Times an email saying that his investment activities were consistent with his public advocacy over decades.

“I have advocated policies to promote renewable energy and accelerate reductions in global warming pollution for decades, including all of the time I was in public service,” Mr. Gore wrote. “As a private citizen, I have continued to advocate the same policies. Even though the vast majority of my business career has been in areas that do not involve renewable energy or global warming pollution reductions, I absolutely believe in investing in ways that are consistent with my values and beliefs. I encourage others to invest in the same way.”

Let’s also not forget that Gore has given away millions to help fund his non-profit, the Alliance for Climate Protection, and to the Climate Project, which trains people to present a version of the slide show from An Inconvenient Truth.

To be honest, the guy could make $100 billion and I wouldn’t give a damn. He’s helping to invest in technologies and companies that are pushing this nation in a more sustainable direction. He’d be a fool not to put his money where his mouth is.

We hope everything is ok.

Leading up to the announcement, an apparently healthy Silverstone was on a national media blitz promoting the new diet book; which she proudly proclaimed would make people “feel so magical if they do it.” She even landed an appearance last week on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson — leading to an amusing moment when the lights went out on set at the end of the interview. Ferguson amusingly proclaimed, “We’ve gone to radio, everybody!”

In the meantime, if you can’t see her in person, Silverstone is doing an admirable job answering questions from fans on her new site The Kind Life. Jump here to check it out.

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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 maddening — but such is the world we live in.

Ah, but Getty’s new book isn’t something you should wait to open after the Macy’s Day Parade. It’s filled with great ideas for crafts, meals, gifts, and other holiday-themed eco-friendly creations. Want to make Cranberry and Popcorn Garland? Maple Walnut Cookies? Make more attractive giftwrap from newspaper? There are beautiful photos, step-by-step instructions, and helpful advice from others in the green world like “The Lazy Environmentalist” Josh Dorfman, Lauren Bush, Rachel Sarnoff of EcoStiletto.com and many more.

Want to win a copy? Hit the fold below for more details!

How To Enter Via Twitter

1.) Join Twitter (if you haven’t already).
2.) Follow @ecorazzi on Twitter.
3.) At 3pm EST, we’ll send out a contest message. All you have to do is re-tweet that contest message and add it to your updates. So if we say:

“Follow @ecorazzi & @GetAnna and RT this to win: We’re giving away 2 copies of Anna Getty’s new ‘Green Christmas’ book! 30th and 70th person to RT this wins!”

You’ll say:

“Follow @ecorazzi & @GetAnna and RT this to win: We’re giving away 2 copies of Anna Getty’s new ‘Green Christmas’ book! 30th and 70th person to RT this wins!”

(Note: exact wording will differ at contest time.)

4.) The 30th and 70th person to RT that message will each win a copy of I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas (New rule: No more than five entries will be accepted per Twitter account.)

How To Enter Via Ecorazzi

1.) Leave a comment below telling us how you plan on making this holiday season a bit greener. We’ll then pick one of you at random to win a copy. Comments will remain open for entries until tomorrow at 3PM EST. Please, one entry per person!

Contest Rules:

Must be 18 years of age to enter. | One comment per person per article. | Make sure the email address you use to comment is valid. | Giveaway is available to residents of the U.S. only | Ecorazzi will pick a random number from a pool of numbers equaling the total number of comments. | Ecorazzi will email the winner and ship the product to the address provided in the commenter’s responsive email. | Shipping is on Ecorazzi. | If we don’t hear from the commenter within twenty-four (24) hours, we’ll go ahead and pick another number from the hat. | Promo is not available to any writers of Ecorazzi. | No substitutions for cash are permitted with these giveaways. | Winners are responsible for any tax consequences of winning.

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 his 2006 book “An Inconvenient Truth”. Whereas that one dealt with explaining what climate change is and how it will impact us, “Choice” is more about the solutions we can pursue to prevent irreversible damage to our planet. It’s also meant to inspire others to take action; unlike “Truth” which made me want to reconsider having children.

“[This book] is meant to depoliticize the issue as much as possible and inspire readers to take action—not only on an individual basis but as participants in the political processes by which every country, and the world as a whole, makes the choice that now confronts us,” he writes in the forward.

In terms of green cred, it comes fully loaded: 100% recycled paper, locally produced and sourced editions, low VOC inks, carbon neutral, and 100% of the proceeds will go towards the Alliance for Climate Protection. To publicize the launch, Gore will appear on The David Letterman Show next Tuesday night to discuss the book in a bit more detail.

And finally, don’t be surprised if this one is turned into a film as well. I’m sure there’s a tiny bit of room left on the mantle for another Oscar.

In an article for the Huffington Post, Portman says that Eating Animals reminds her that “some things are just wrong.”

“Perhaps others disagree with me that animals have personalities,” she continues. “But the highly documented torture of animals is unacceptable, and the human cost Foer describes in his book, of which I was previously unaware, is universally compelling.”

The human cost that Portman discusses includes the current H1N1 outbreak, human respiratory ailments (as a result of pig shit being sprayed into the air), and other new bacterial strains. “Factory farming of animals will be one of the things we look back on as a relic of a less-evolved age,” she writes.

In it’s Fall Reading Guide, Oprah Magazine praises Foer’s book saying, “What makes Eating Animals so unusual is vegetarian Foer’s empathy for human meat eaters, his willingness to let both factory farmers and food reform activists speak for themselves, and his talent for using humor to sweeten a sour argument.”

This conclusion is something Portman reaches as well saying that “Foer makes his most impactful gesture as a peacemaker,” uniting “the two sides of the animal eating debate in their reasoning.” However, while we may think along the same line, she remarks, it’s how we define ourselves that makes all the difference.

Check out her full review here.

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 give you tons of energy, mental clarity, gorgeous skin and a renewed zest for life. Plus, it’s one of the greenest things you can do. Because it requires less fuel, water, and other resources, following a plant-based diet is a major contribution toward improving the health of our planet. Said one reviewer on Amazon, “I find her passion for vegan food to be inspiring. While I am not ready to embrace it–I am flirting–I am thrilled to have so many delicious-sounding recipes to try.”

Want to win a copy? Hit the fold below to learn how!

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1.) Join Twitter (if you haven’t already).
2.) Follow @ecorazzi on Twitter.
3.) At 3pm EST, we’ll send out a contest message. All you have to do is re-tweet that contest message and add it to your updates. So if we say:

“Follow @ecorazzi & @Rodalebooks and RT this to win: We’re giving away 2 copies of Alicia Silverstone’s new ‘The Kind Diet’ book! 30th and 70th person to RT this wins!”

You’ll say:

“Follow @ecorazzi & @Rodalebooks and RT this to win: We’re giving away 2 copies of Alicia Silverstone’s new ‘The Kind Diet’ book! 30th and 70th person to RT this wins!”

(Note: exact wording will differ at contest time.)

4.) The 30th and 70th person to RT that message will each win a copy of The Kind Diet (New rule: No more than five entries will be accepted per Twitter account.)

How To Enter Via Ecorazzi

1.) Leave a comment below telling us why Silverstone’s new book needs to be in your life! We’ll then pick one of you at random to win a copy. Comments will remain open for entries until tomorrow at 3PM EST. Please, one entry per person!

Contest Rules:

Must be 18 years of age to enter. | One comment per person per article. | Make sure the email address you use to comment is valid. | Giveaway is available to residents of the U.S./Canada only | Ecorazzi will pick a random number from a pool of numbers equaling the total number of comments. | Ecorazzi will email the winner and ship the product to the address provided in the commenter’s responsive email. | Shipping is on Ecorazzi. | If we don’t hear from the commenter within twenty-four (24) hours, we’ll go ahead and pick another number from the hat. | Promo is not available to any writers of Ecorazzi. | No substitutions for cash are permitted with these giveaways. | Winners are responsible for any tax consequences of winning.

Mitchell will be interviewed by Emmy Award-winning TV news correspondent Ashleigh Banfield about how getting sober empowered her to become a vegan and devote her life to ending animal suffering.

Besides being a warrior for animals, Jane believes that over consumption is not only dangerous for the planet, but also dangerous for the soul. Check out a fantastic review of the iWant on Farm Sanctuary’s Making Hay blog.

The event will take place on Sunday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. at Kaufmann Concert Hall in New York City. To find out more and purchase tickets visit 92y.org or call 212-415-5500.