Thanks to processed and fast foods, being overworked, andfeeling stressed while eating on the fly, it is increasinglydifficult for most of us to eat anywhere near a balanced diet. Wemay not be obviously sick, but may suffer from lack of focus,insomnia, sluggishness, or any host of symptoms caused bynutritional deficiency. Green Smoothie Revolution takes aim at thissilent epidemic by restoring balance to our diets. Combining nutrition and know-how with recipes that pack apowerhouse punch, Victoria Boutenko reintroduces long neglectedfruits, vegetables, and greens in the most persuasive style for ourbusy lives: with fast prep and delicious results. Featuring 200recipes, Green Smoothie Revolution offers both simplicity (4 ripepears, 1 bunch parsley, 2 cups water; blend well) and enoughvariety to keep taste buds happy and nutrients coming from a wealthof options.

In July 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a small cottage in thewoods near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. During the twoyears and two months he spent there, he began to write Walden, achronicle of his communion with nature that became one of the mostinfluential and compelling books in American literature. Since itsfirst publication on August 9, 1854, by Ticknor and Fields, thework has become a classic, beloved for its message of living simplyand in harmony with nature. This edition of Walden featuresexquisite wood engravings by Michel McCurdy, one of America'sleading engravers and woodblock artists. McCurdy's engravings bringthe text to life--and illuminate the spirit of Thoreau's prose.Also included is a foreword by noted author, environmentalist, andnaturalist Terry Tempest Williams who reflects upon Thoreau'smessage that as we explore our world and ourselves, we draw evercloser to the truth of our connectedness.