Book Description
In the style of other bestselling business fables, The Energy Bus takes you on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals ten secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment—at work and at home. Author Jon Gordon shows you how to turn negative energy into positive achievement. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (28)

If you not on the Bus you really need to read this book
It's a story about the life of work and living.The energy bus and the 10 rules learned within the story will guide you to see how the positive attitude can put life back into work, family, and life.If you don't see the possibilities after this easy read there just might not be a way out of our rat race.Jon Gordon has simplified the process of positive attitude thinking in a way that will touch the heart of over-worked executive, manager, or supervisor.Read it for you and then give it away to someone you love or at least care about.This is not a self-help book; it's much more, it's a look in the mirror.

Cannot Get Too Much of This Kind of Insight
There are some great reviews below, I am doing this one both for my own notes, and to flag the book for those that follow my reading.

I've been looking over around six books on "positives" and this is clearly one of the top ones.We cannot get enough of this kind of insight, especially since most of us have been trained from birth with the war, scarcity, competition metaphor.

This is a double-spaced fast read.I recommend it be read along with Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation and A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted, both of which I have also reviewed.

CEO Take-Away: Managing the Energy away from negative and toward positive is a big part of your job.

The book has an excellent story to open, and I am learning that the story, not "just the facts" is much more powerful in getting others to receive and embrace new ideas.

+ Everything happens for a reason, make the most of it.

+ The ones who most need help are the most closed off.

+ Love life, live in the moment.

The 10 rules:
01 You're the driver
02 Desire, vision, and focus TOGETHER
03 Positive energy is fuel (negative energy are the brakes)
04 Invite others to SHARE your ride
05 Don't waste energy on those who do NOT want to share your ride.
06 No energy vampires (people whose negativity will offset)
07 Enthusiasm attracts and energizes
08 Love your passengers with time, listening, recognition, service; bring out the best in them
09 Drive with purpose
10 Have fun.

The book ends with a self-survey and ideas for action.

This book at this price at this time is a VERY good value.

Learn to turn your energy into positive energy.
All of Jon Gordon's books are great and this one takes no exception. I like the step by step method he uses in this fast paced, easy to read and right to the point book. Restore that belief in yourself and in your fellow humankind because life really is too short to live any other way. Another book I highly recommend is Understanding: Train of Thought.

Energy Bus
I first heard him speak several years ago at the Texas Governor's Conference for Women (around 8500 women) and have been receiving his newsletters since.His newsletter is a great reminder to remain positive throughout each day.His new book exemplifies this attitude.You can tell from hearing him in person that he actually lives what he speaks and writes.

Energy Bus
The Energy Bus provides helpful information in a fun and easy reading/understanding/applying way.
I felt motivated and encouraged to use the lessons and have already started using them at work and in my personal life.
I do notice a positive difference in both.
Ride the Bus with Joy and see the difference in your life too! ... Read more

Book Description
This groundbreaking book explains how to tap into your body's energy not only to change your health, but to change your behaviors and thought patterns as well.

Your body is comprised of energy pathways and energy centers that are in constant motion, a dynamic interplay with other energies and with your cells, organs, immune system, mood, and thoughts. If you can shift these energies, you can influence your physical health, your emotional patterns, and your state of mind.

The Healing Power of Energy Psychology gives simple step-by-step instructions that will help you to:

- overcome fear, guilt, shame, jealousy, or anger
- change unwanted habits and behaviors
- enhance your ability to love, succeed, and enjoy life

The energy approach presented in this book can help bring about significant change in your life. With this strategy, stubborn phobias often fade in minutes; the lifelong effects of an early trauma can frequently be reduced or completely eliminated; uncontrollable anger can rapidly become manageable; even elusive physical problems may respond where other treatments have failed. The Healing Power of Energy Psychology is an amazing tool that puts the ability to effect change directly into your hands, and finally gives you control over your fears, pain, and destructive behaviors. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

I Gave it to All my Friends for Christmas
The title says it all. I found this book at the library several months ago, brought it home and began using EFT on myself. Not long after, I ordered six copies -- one for myself and five for my friends as Christmas gifts.

I used EFT on Sunday to remove a friend's fear of flying. It worked like a charm. I should point out that I am not trained in EFT -- I learned what I need from this book and the book rocks!

A Study of Energy Medicine
This is an interesting subject matter. It is a beneficial mode of healing and as stated in this book the "methods can be traced back 5,000 years". I like the fact that their is another tool that can heal which can reduce or even eliminate medication. The author provides information that shows this concept as a tool which complements the science of Psychology.

This book includes a 5 minute daily energy routines that can be combined with other disiplines of excercise. Some of the routines can assist with insomia, ADD, and memory to name a few. IMHO-I would not try any of the information in this book without seeing a professional in this field.I highly recommend this for individuals suffering from PTSD and missing limbs.

Best yet on EFT
This book is clear, fascinating and contains many examples. I have purchased three copies as gifts and am going back for more.

Simple yet Profound
This book is easy to read and understand.The techniques offered WORK.I wish every troubled person owned and used a copy of this book every day.We are made of energy.....and this book shows us how to actually affect this energy to improve our physical and emotional health.I'm very glad I found it.

Excellent introduction to Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine
The authors have done a wonderful job of introducing EFT and EM to the general public.This book is a great place to learn many of the details of these amazing approaches to mental and physical health. --Dr. Fred P. Gallo, author of "Energy Psychology" and "Energy Tapping." ... Read more

Amazon.com
This alternative-medicine self-help guide promises to teach you to help heal yourself and others using the body's own natural energies. Building on such diverse concepts as acupuncture and therapeutic touch, Donna Eden lays out a practical framework in Energy Medicine for flushing out and recharging the body's systems.

"This book will show you how to work with the electromagnetic and more subtle energies that give your body life," Eden writes, along with her husband, psychologist David Feinstein. "These energies form the foundation of your health."

For instance, if your head aches or feels clouded, energy may be stagnating there, so do the "crown pull" to release it. The book gives a detailed description of how to do this and other energy-fixing exercises, and provides time estimates and illustrations for doing the maneuvers.

Eden, who has practiced energy medicine for more than 20 years and has given classes around the world, also relates stories about some of her clients, including those with cancer and chronic pain. While Eden says people can help themselves and others with the techniques in the book, she urges them to seek professional care as well.

Energy Medicine includes chapters on various energy systems, ranging from the meridians to the chakras, the basic grid to the strange flows, and chapters on how such systems relate to pain and illness. It also includes an appendix listing organizations and Internet sites for other forms of alternative medicine, like naturopathy and qigong. The book is a useful guide for people interested in this form of alternative healing.Book Description
The first practical guide to using energy medicine to improve physical vitality, emotional health, and mental acuity.

"Even the most hard-nosed doctor will admit that some people have a healing presence that makes us--and our immune system--better than before. Donna Eden is one of those rare healers."--Gloria Steinem

World-renowned healer Donna Eden is able to literally see the body's energy keypoints and meridians. In Energy Medicine, she tells readers how they, too, can visualize these energy systems, determine the causes of physical and psychological problems based on the state of these energies, and devise highly effective treatments to remedy specific ailments and injuries. This is the only interactive guide that shows how you can work with energy to strengthen the immune, circulatory, lymphatic, and respiratory systems; alleviate pain, emotional stress, and depression; and improve memory and learning skills.

In health conferences throughout the world, Eden consistently exhilarates and amazes her audiences. Blending intuitive genius with a profound grasp of how the body functions as an energy system, Donna Eden's unique approach to energy medicine integrates Eastern, Celtic, and Western healing arts.

Illustrated with black-and-white line art throughout ... Read more

Customer Reviews (85)

Excellent Book!
This is a really great book!Easy to understand and apply.Interesting to read, and it's an excellent reference book as well!I also have the EnergyKit that Donna Eden has out and recommend getting that too.The info in the kit is contained in this book, but there is a DVD included where you can actually see Donna Eden doing the energy work and it makes it much easier to know that you're doing things correctly, plus she is fun to watch.You also a booklet and cards that make it even easier to do the energy works, along with the pendulum.I have other pendulums, but this one has a string thru the top which makes it very easy to use to 'spin' over chakras and meridian points.It's not difficult to see that this energy stuff works because you can muscle/energy test and see the differences immediately. Highly recommend this book.

Double Blind Studies
I have researched the subject of EMT and found that using double blind, objective studies proved that it is not effective and does not work.You will notice that all references used in this text and other books about this subject are doctors and others that participate in the marketing and profit by selling their books, tapes, DVD's, seminar, etc.You can get free information about EMT by doing a Google search which will cover most if not all that's in this book.I don't like to see people waste their money on stuff that is unproven. The materially didn't help me.

Energy Medicine
Very Well done.Informative and inspiring.Handy as reference as well
I appreciate Donna Eden sharing her wealth of information

Absolutely Fantastic!
Donna has a rare gift of sharing her extensive healing knowledge and techniques in a very simple and practical way. If you're looking forreal tools to enhance your healing work; or simply working on your own personal growth, then I highly reccommend you read this book.

Simple exercises
I enjoyed this book because she gave so many simple to do exercises that support the body's ability to heal itself. She also talks about energy testing, and this was the first time I'd ever heard it referred to in that manner. I'd always heard muscle testing. I like her terminology.

She has a simple exercise on how to release built-up stress on page 91, which I dog-eared. That's one of the ways I judge how good a book is, how many dog-ears I give it, this one got 13. So that means there are 13 areas I want to be able to find easily.

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Book Description
In this compelling argument for a new direction in US energy policy, world-renowned engineer and best-selling author Robert Zubrin lays out a bold plan for breaking the economic stranglehold that the OPEC oil cartel has on our country and the world. Zubrin presents persuasive evidence that our decades-long relationship with OPEC has resulted in the looting of our economy, the corruption of our political system, and now the funding and protection of terrorist regimes and movements that are committed to our destruction. Debunking the false solutions and myths that have deterred us from taking necessary action, Zubrin exposes the fakery that has allowed many politicians -- including current US president George W. Bush -- to posture that they are acting to resolve this problem while actually doing nothing significant toward that goal. Zubrin's plan is straightforward and practical. He argues that if Congress passed a law requiring that all new cars sold in the USA be flex-fueled -- that is, able to run on any combination of gasoline or alcohol fuels -- this one action would destroy the monopoly that the oil cartel has maintained on the globe's transportation fuel supply, opening it up to competition from alcohol fuels produced by farmers worldwide. According to Zubrin's estimates, within three years of enactment, such a regulation would put 50 million cars on the road in the USA capable of running on high-alcohol fuels, and at least an equal number overseas.

Energy Victory shows how we could be using fuel dollars that are now being sent to countries with ties to terrorism to help farmers here and abroad, boosting our own economy and funding world development. Furthermore, by switching to alcohol fuels, which pollute less than gasoline and are made from plants that draw carbon dioxide from the air, this plan will facilitate the worldwide economic growth required to eliminate global poverty without the fear of greenhouse warming. Energy Victory offers an exciting vision for a dynamic, new energy policy, which will go a long way toward safeguarding homeland security in the future and provide solutions for global warming and Third World development. ... Read more

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A must read
Whether your concern is the environment, national security, or the American economy this is a must read book.Incredibly well researched Zubrin lays out a realistic plan for breaking the country, and the world, of its dependence on oil.Everyone that is concerned with the implications of this dependence should read this book, and then send the copy to your local Congressman.

No time to waste!
Zubrin has a terrific plan to wean the US from terrorist oil - not using food stock, using otherwise unarable land and non food items like switchgrass.

Unlike most such advisors, Zubrin's energy budgets actually work - more energy is available out the back end than goes into making it.It doesn't require any scientific discoveries (pie in the sky), just understandable engineering.We need to do this, and soon.

Read it and then send it to your candidate for President
I read this book twice and was both agitated and hopeful at the same time.Agitated that Zubrin's proposed flex fuel mandate hasn't been adopted yet and hopeful that soon it may be proposed and adopted by one of our presidential candidates or members of Congress.I sent my copy to John McCain and also joined the Set America Free Coalition that Zubrin mentions in this great book.This plan, like Zubrin's plan for manned Mars exploration, is a no nonsense plan that must be adopted.We are the United States of American for Pete's sake!We need to take the initiative and be the leader in this quest for energy independence and with Zubrin's plan God Willing, we will.So write your Congressmen and tell them to propose an initiative to have every new automobile that's sold in America a Flex Fuel Vehicle.

The Road to a Practical Energy Solution
A must read for anyone interested in the current energy crisis. This book lays out the current problems related to energy security, supply, and environmental catastrophe. Great from a technical prospective as well as common sense ideas. Interesting look at the link between terrorism and oil, and the road to energy victory through bio-fuels.

Vitally important for all people to read
This book woke me up to the things that were being done to the USA and the free world by OPEC and the Saudi ruling family.The book gives the reader the history of the Muslims and their various sects.It, also, provides a path whereby we can get out from under their thumb without a war.The book provides a plan for the US to get away from the need for OPEC oil.It is a simple and highly doable process.Every thinking person needs to read this book ... Read more

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The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. These measures can result in huge savings and a level of energy independence.

The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy tells you how. It starts by outlining the likely impacts of fossil fuel shortages and some basic facts about energy. It then discusses energy conservation to slash energy bills and prepare for renewable energy options. Focusing carefully on specific strategies needed to replace specific fuels, the book then examines each practical energy option available to homeowners:

• solar hot water, cooking and water purification
• space heat: passive and active solar retrofits
• wood heat
• passive cooling
• solar electricity
• wind-generated electricity
• electricity from microhydropower sources, and
• emerging technologies -- hydrogen, fuel cells, methane digesters and biodiesel.

The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy gives readers sufficient knowledge to hire and communicate effectively with contractors and, for those wanting do installations themselves, it recommends more detailed manuals. With a complete resource listing, this well-illustrated and accessible guide is a perfect companion for illuminating the coming dark age.

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Customer Reviews (10)

Good review to renewable energy
I found this book to be more satisfying that the author's more popular book, "The Solar House".Of course, they aren't functional substitutes for each other.This book goes deeper into renewable energy systems available to address the energy needs of residential buildings and related topics.I appreciate his discussion on conservation, the breakdown of the energy consumption of a 'typical' residence, etc.This book goes deeper into energy than "The Solar House" goes into passive design, providing almost enough information to evaluate and size some systems.The amount of information presented varies by system, as solar photovoltaic and wind power get a more detailed treatment than biomass.For someone wanting enough information to select, size and/or design systems -- or more realistically to evaluate the proposals generated by a systems provider -- supplemental information will probably be required.

A decent overview; left me wanting more details.
I read this book cover-to-cover over the course of a couple of weeks.I'm new to the field of renewable energy, so you'll have to take my criticisms for what they are, a critique of the writing:

1)The author frequently repeats himself, and sometimes goes so far to state that he is repeating himself, and that the reader should refer back to a previous section.

2)Many of the references are "so and so claims such and such" or references to the Home Power magazine.It's great that the author cites his sources, but it often left me wondering if the author placed any stock in the claim being reported.

3)The author frequently refers to his own house, which was designed from the ground up to use renewable energy.While this is neat, it doesn't seem applicable to readers who already own houses (with a 99% chance that they're not nearly as efficient, and that it's not possible to convert them).

4)I would have enjoyed more information on solar power, since it seems to be the most applicable in urban and suburban areas.Instead, it received basically equal treatment alongside micro-hydroelectric and wind power.

Still, it's a good book - 3.5 stars - and contains a number of references to other sources of information on the topic.

Very informative book.
I found this book to be very informative.It provides a wealth of knowledge about being self-sufficient.I am particularly interested in solar and wind power and this book provided some very good information about each of these subjects.Would highly recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about living green.

The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achievi...
This is an excellent book, because it has much information in general, different green ideas for your home. And that is important for you and the Planet today and future.

Great Direction
My wife and I are in the process of designing our retirement home here in the Colorado foothills.We want to build one that is both energy efficient/independent and retain that "curb appeal".This book has provided us with a great many ideas that will help us achieve that goal. ... Read more

Book Description
Donna Eden invites you to learn the unspoken language of your body to boost your energy levels, address many specific health problems, and foster your overall health. You begin by learning a powerful "Daily Energy Practice" that combines simple movements, pressure point massage, and breathwork to create a reservoir of "vital life force" that you can draw upon throughout the day. The Energy Medicine Kit comes complete with: A 28-page booklet that teaches you the fundamentals of energy medicine and points you to specific exercises on the DVD and CD. 43 photo-illustrated Energy Medicine Cards. A DVD that demonstrates the methods of energy medicine and teaches you 15 restorative exercises. An audio CD that guides you through 21 more techniques for specific conditions. A one-inch cut glass crystal. ... Read more

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Donna Eden's Energy Medicine Kit
This is the most comprehensive, easy to use and understand information I have come across in the energy therapy field.I have read and viewed many books and DVD's on this subject and this is the best in my experience.Donna gives so very much of herself and of her experience and training and the cost is minimal!I recommend this kit to everyone, whether you are a new to this information or a seasoned practitioner of energetic therapies. This information is valuable for everyone who wishes to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy, alert, and happy.One can and should use the exercises demonstrated here each and every day just to stay balanced and well.I am amazed at the amount of information and I appreciate the joy with which it is offered.Bless you Donna!

This Stuff Works!
I think this book is so valuable.Trying out the energy exercises I found they really do make a big difference very quickly.She also teaches you how to test and empower yourself in very simple easy ways.I totally recommend this Kit if you want to say goodbye to stress and hello to feeling great!

Amazing Value, Clear Instructions, Extremely Helpful, Very Impressive!
This kit comes with a DVD, CD, booklet, crystal, and instruction cards - so you have different ways to get the information into your head and start using it right away.It all stores nicely in a well-made box.And it is a lot of good information; no skimping here and it is not an infomercial.A great teacher, Donna comes across as very caring and I think she proves it by giving us this tremendous value.

The Energy Medicine Kit
Best investment in information on our energy and how the body can heal itself. I truly admire Donna Eden for sharing her wealth of knowledge.I make constant references to the cards, use the crystal, CD and thoroughly enjoyed the DVD.It was well worth the price.

Tremendous Value
I hesitated buying this product... I know and use EFT, have been trained in Reconnective Healing, and teach yoga - I didn't think there would be a whole lot here to help me that could be put into a box.

How wrong I was - this is loaded with fabulous insight and information presented in a clear, concise, and usable format.Excellent value. ... Read more

Amazon.com
The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment, by Maria Nemeth, Ph.D., outlines a distinctly unique approach to one of the most dominant yet forbidden topics in modern society: money, and how we deal with it. A clinical psychologist who once lost $35,000 in a fraudulent investment scheme, Nemeth learned from that ordeal (and similar experiences of friends and associates) how most of us develop relationships with money, and the ways in which we subsequently can bring these in line with our actual dreams and realities. She initially used this knowledge to start a workshop called You and Money, which eventually attracted more than 4,500 participants and led to the development of concepts now delineated in this book. Quoting relevant wisdom espoused by those ranging from Joseph Campbell and Ram Dass to Mark Twain and Dorothy Parker, Nemeth sets out "12 principles for personal fulfillment" designed to help readers "uncover the hidden landscape of beliefs, behavior patterns, and habits that underlie and sometimes subvert how you use money and other forms of energy." The result is a refreshing, useful, and surprisingly accessible mixture of universal financial advice and the much rarer--but no less important--ethereal side of fiscal self-management. --Howard RothmanBook Description
"Money is congealed energy," said Joseph Campbell. And releasing it releases life's possibilities. . . .

Thousands of people worldwide have learned how to build a powerful new relationship with their money and bring their dreams to fruition through Dr. Maria Nemeth's dynamic workshops. Now you can, too. In The Energy of Money, Dr. Nemeth--who received an Audio Publishers Award for her Sounds True series on which this book is based--draws upon her more than twenty years' experience in synthesizing spiritual and practical techniques for managing yourself and your work to create a revolutionary program that can free your financial energy and use it to achieve personal life goals and financial wealth. Combining a complete self-help and self-discovery regimen with proven methods of money management, this powerhouse guide to prosperity presents twelve principles that will help you to

- Uncover the hidden landscape of beliefs, patterns, and habits that underlie and sometimes subvert your everyday use of money and personal resources
- Tame the dragons of driven behavior and busyholism
- Defuse fears of deprivation and scarcity
- Embrace and work through paradox and confusion
- Consciously focus your money energy
- Clear yourself to receive the energy and support of others and the universe
- Develop and stay on your personal path to abundance

Through easy-to-follow exercises and meditations, effective worksheets, and other interactive processes, Dr. Nemeth will guide you to financial success and help you manifest your special contribution to the world. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Eye Opener
This book has opened my eyes to so much!
Not just money wise, but LIFE wise.
What a great tool to buy for someone struggling with life.

Great concept- money is a form of energy!
I found this a very refreshing concept.We grow up being told that money does not grow on trees and with many other negative connotation about money including misquotes from the bible where "the LOVE of money is the root of evil" but we are told that 'Money is the root of evil' which is a complete misrepresentation.
It is SO refreshing to think of money as a form of energy and made to go around.Money is the energy needed if we are to do what we were put on this earth to do and we need to get over our hangups and be positive about how we use this wonderful form of energy.
Jean Cannon, It is EASY to Green your Business AND Increase Your Profits
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Boring, for the financially unsavvy
I read this book ast part of a group, and all five of us agreed it was one of the worse books we've ever read.Here are two problems:

1. It's written for "the lowest common denominator" of people who haven't really given thought to their money before.

2. It's a slow read.The writing is full of the author's newly-coined terms that read like a college thesis.

After reading the first half of the book I started skimming the rest.It was painful to turn the pages.

a powerful amazing book!
I have read many prosperity books and this one is the most comprehensive, step by step, practical yet spiritual one I've seen.Dr. Nemeth takes the wisdom of having taught these principles for years, mixing in her own personal experiences and adding in deeply thought provoking exercises that will change your perceptions, your ways of thinking - and your life!

not~to BAd
This book was good but not terrific. after reading best sellers like Why we want you to be rich by Donald TRump and God Doesn't run a $2 Shop by Sage Saint Francis i found that this book just was not in the same leauge.
This book just did not cut it, i mean those two books changed my life, and actually got me the result and financial freedom i was after but they are not for everyone.
I found this information to be very simple and at times misleading...at best!
I do not feel this is the authors best work, however i still believe it is a good investment and a descent place to start. ... Read more

Book Description

As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the power grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and energy independence in a rural setting.

Author William Kemp and his wife designed their own high-efficiency off-grid home in 1991. They worked methodically to produce a home which has all of the standard "middle-class" creature comforts while using six times less heating, cooling, and electrical energy than the average Ontario home. Soon they were inundated with inquiries and decided to put their experience into book form in 2003.

This updated edition focuses specifically on off-grid concerns and contains chapters on:

• Energy conservation
• Heating and cooling
• Photovoltaic, wind and microhydro energy generation
• Battery selection, voltage regulation and inverters
• Backup power

Twice the page count of the first edition, it also includes enhanced chapters on home and domestic water heating, wireless communications and biofuels. A "Showcase of Homes" chapter provides a tour of various off-grid cottages and homes, and details the type of lifestyle that can be achieved for a given capital cost. The book is augmented with appendices and hundreds of illustrations, line drawings and photographs.

Customer Reviews (9)

Good overview of reducing dependance on the Grid

I'm building a new house and I want to make sure it's the most energy efficient house I can afford to build, so I got this book to help look at some of the decisions like Solar PV, Solar water heating, Wind and Micro hydroelectric.I have been happy so far, the discussion on insulating so far has been geared toward existing houses but it's interesting to note that insulating the basement may give you a higher payback than more insulation in the attic.

I didn't understand what net-metering allows you to do before reading this book, although living in Georgia makes a PV system cost prohibitive since there are no state rebates.

Solar hot water looks very feasible and should have a pretty quick payback.

Excellent book for layperson designing home
I bought this book because I wanted a book with more detail than some of the other introductory books.I was not disappointed.Quite good depth for a layman's book, with the necessary equations, tables, charts, etc. Some portions of the book could have some more detail, but the subject matter is so broad, it wasn't so much of a drawback as a stimulus to find more in depth material.The author gives lots of examples and links to further info.I especially liked his introduction of hot water/thermal storage in large tanks for heating domestic hot water or home heating.

A very informative guide to renewable energy.
I found this book to contain very good information about living the self-sufficient lifestyle.This book contains vast amounts of information about renewable energy and the various methods available.I will definetly use this information as a guide to building our self-sustaining home.I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about green living.

The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-grid And Sustainable Living
This is an excellent book, because it has much information in general, different green ideas for your home. And that is important for you and the Planet, today and future.

A "must-have" for homeowners everywhere.
Consulting electronics and software designer and green technology advocate William H. Kemp presents The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living, a handbook to home improvement via stretching one's energy dollars and supporting environmental concerns through powering one's home with clean, dependable, renewable energy. Especially valuable for homeowners who live far from utility poles and power grids, but useful for all homeowners, The Renewable Energy Handbook covers energy-efficient home design considerations, especially factors that should be taken into account when renovating an older home; tips for appliance selection; an in-depth primer for off-grid living; electrical production through photovoltaic means, wind turbines, micro hydro electricity production, batteries, and fossil fuel backup power sources; how to apply and connect all the different aspects of green power safely; and much more. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this home improvement guide for readers of all backgrounds. The Renewable Energy Handbook is for both energy-conscious do-it-yourselfers and homeowners seeking to educate themselves on what exactly they need to know before they call in a professional. In today's world of oil crises, electrical blackouts, high gas prices and increasing environmental depredations, The Renewable Energy Handbook is a "must-have" for homeowners everywhere. ... Read more

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Happy Detox!
The book is great and so the Detox! The book will guide you step by step during your cleanse, it has questions and answers which are very helpful during the whole process! I feel great! I lost 10 pounds, my skin looks amazing and I learned a lot about my body and food!

Just beginning
I've just started the cleanse, and personally I feel like I'm doing the best thing for my body. This book is very clear and makes perfect sense. I'm so glad I bought it..

Motivating and easy to read:
Bought the book after a friend told me about the cleanse and I found it very inspiring and motivating.I also ordered the complete kit for the cleanse from Mr. Glickman's site where it was a little less expensive. I am on my first day and not bad so far.I am pretty sure I will be successful on the cleanse as I will keep the book nearby for support.

Lose Weight, Have More Energy & Be Happier in 10 Days.
This book in conjunction with Stanley Burrough's "The Master Cleanser" is a quick concise, modern reference guide to many questions that come up during the cleansing journey.Since Burrough's book was written in the 40's, Peter Glickman addresses things more succinctly, with actual questions asked.I carry it with me everywhere when fasting. It had a lot of answers to my everyday fasting questions.Thank you to Peter for writing it.

MHermann

Very informative
This was a very informative book that I read right before the MC. Light on the science behind the cleanse, but will surely let you know what to expect. I appreciatedknowing what others experienced. ... Read more

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Robert Bruce, author of Astral Dynamics, ametaphysical classic which has sold nearly 50,000 copies, has workedprivately as a healer, mystic, spiritual consultant and paranormalresearcher for 30 years and provides a free consulting and healing serviceto the global Internet community. He has developed an exciting method thatenables readers to enhance their physical health and spiritual practice byproviding natural support for their personal energy systems. Bruce'smethod, which can be learned in 30 minutes, delivers such profound benefitsas improved immune system function; enhanced vitality, energy levels andhealing from everyday ailments; better appetite control and easier weightmanagement; and increased development of psychic and spiritual abilities.Those feeling "stuck" on a plateau in spiritual practice--from yoga, t'aichi and chi gong to kung fu or reiki--or simply searching for a way toincrease their well-being and overall enjoyment of life will want toexperience the accelerated spiritual progress made possible by Bruce'ssimple method. His step-by-step approach is Western in orientation andvocabulary, and it incorporates thought form imaging, intention, elementalproperties, self-healing practices and essential grounding exercises toencourage safe, rapid results. Bruce reports that most people experiencesignificant energy body activity in their first practice session. ... Read more

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#1 book on energy work
Energy work by Robert Bruce is the first book any one interested in human energy should read. Also if any one is interested in Qigong (chi kung) should read this book to make their work more productive. Getting this book will save you time in developing your mind, body, and spirit.

I've trained with Bruce and know the system.
I've been a healer since I was a young boy-I was able to move energy around at 7 years old or so though I was 11 before doing it regular and 14 before realising I could heal with it.

Robert is one of the few authors who's techniques I can use and relate to. I've taught his specific techniques to a few other people to help them with specific issues. It IS easy to teach and transfer this skill. Just requires a little patience and imagination. Gone are the days of difficult visual only stuff. Instead you start tactiley and add the other senses in.

I'm not a new ager, commercial therapist or qualified anything-I use my gift freely just because I can :). I don't argue the toss about suggestion, theories, or how/why it works. It works and works well so not too bothered about any debating now. That's for researchers.

If you want to get a feel for this, goto his website and lookup the tutorials or just buy the book. You will, if you follow instructions, get energy sensations in under half an hour. Some folks-5 minutes. Its that easy.

Btw a belief in negs,spirits or etheric stuff is not required. A willingness to try out a fresh new mental exercise is all you need. Regardless of what you think the results are really from.

Energy Work
Robert Bruce has created an interesting new technique for use in energy work. His frame of reference begins with a common problem: many people find the process of visualization very difficult when they first undertake mediation or energy work. Often, as these individuals read the how to books on these subjects they expect that they will actually see a full blown colour image manifest in front of them. They don't realize that much of what they will experience in these situations are merely sensations and changes of perception. Far too often, people get frustrated and quit before these techniques can do any good.

To aid and strengthen the visualization process, Bruce has created his system. There are a number of different techniques. However, all start with physical touch: scratching, brushing, or making stirring movements on the surface of the skin. These movements are meant to get the individual to focus on the sensations in particular spots. Once the feelings of these real actions are felt then it is easier to extrapolate these motions to other body parts and to make use of other visualization techniques and energy work.

I really liked the concepts set out in Energy Work and the process really does help build visualization skills. This foundation would be useful for meditation, positive experience visualization, breathwork, energy work, and many other aspects of alternative health and spirituality.

Very Helpful
To the point with lots of practical excercises: Energy Work will help anyone involved in from Reiki to QiGong to manage their energy skills better.

A good primer for energy workers
This is a good primer for energy workers, especially beginning or intermediate energy workers. Bruce manages to clearly and effectively explain how energy work can be done, as well as introducing the reader to exercises that will help the reader understand how to harness the internal energy s/he has at hir disposal. Bruce also manages to explain energy work without a lot of the usual mystical jargon that many books employ. His writing is down to earth and effective for what he offers.

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Are you forever rushing around, fending off chronic exhaustion? Are you desperately overcommitted, afraid to say no? Do you have fang marks from being bled dry by energy vampires? Does the onslaught of violence in the news leave you drained? If so, you're the victim of a hidden energy crisis. To resolve it you need more than traditional solutions such as eating well, getting a good night's sleep, and exercising. Here at last is the complete prescription to stop you from feeling constantly drained and enable you to live a more vibrant life: the Positive Energy Program created by Judith Orloff, M.D.

Dr. Orloff is the pioneer behind Energy Psychiatry, a new field that addresses the subtle energetic components of health and behavior. Energy Psychiatry blends the practice of mainstream medicine with an emerging scientific understanding of subtle energies, revered by many cross-cultural healing traditions as our life force. In Positive Energy, Dr. Orloff explains this exciting new discipline and how it led her to formulate ten essential prescriptions for boosting energy, improving relationships, and combating energy vampires. The prescriptions are:

• Awaken your intuition and rejuvenate yourself—and learn the cure for technodespair and overload from emails, computers, and phones
• Find a nurturing spiritual path that fits your own beliefs and inner stirrings
• Design an energy-aware approach to diet, exercise, and health—and learn how to avoid the "energetic overeating" that sabotages attempts to lose weight
• Generate positive emotional energy to counter negativity
• Develop a heart-centered sexuality
• Open yourself to the flow of creativity and inspiration to achieve greater joy
• Celebrate the sacredness of laughter, pampering, and the replenishment of retreat—it's not selfish to take care of yourself
• Discover how to attract positive people and situations
• Protect yourself from energy vampires with specific shielding techniques
• Create abundance and a continuing flow of energy

The purpose of this program is to make your life easier. Each prescription has clear instructions for practicing the simple, powerful exercises Dr. Orloff gives her patients and uses herself—plus, there's a "Treat Yourself" section to help you relax and enjoy the program's full benefits. Following each chapter are Dr. Orloff's interviews with luminaries who share their personal secrets about how they use a specific prescription to generate more energy. You'll discover how Quincy Jones's intuition opened up after brain surgery, Larry King honed his interviewing techniques, Naomi Judd recovered from hepatitis C, and Jamie Lee Curtis deals with draining people.

Dr. Orloff says, "We can't stop the negative circumstances of our time—our cell phones will keep ringing, e-mails will keep coming, people will be rude, our children will be demanding, and bad things will happen in the world. But we can learn ways to protect our energy so that we can stay centered in dealing with the stresses that arise." Positive Energy shows you how to slow down time to match your natural rhythms, allowing you to be fully present for your life. Learning this can make the difference between an exuberant life and one you're always recovering from. Filled with Dr. Orloff's warmth, humor, and compassion, Positive Energy is your tool kit for transforming fatigue, stress, and fear into an abundance of vibrance, strength, and love.

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Review from Sweden!
Positive Energy: 10 Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress, and Fear into Vibrance, Strength, and Love
Dr. Judith Orloff's book has given me so many important insights about myself! One of the most important is how to act in order to maximize my positive energy. This has an impact on practically everything I do AND the things I choose not to do! Sometimes when my awareness of my true needs are a bit clouded I use one of the other things that the book has taught me: my intuition. It's so amazing that all the answers to our questions are within us but sadly enough most of us never listen to our inner voice. Earlier, I could hear my inner voice from time to time, but the voice was so faint that most of the time I chose not to believe it. After reading the book I now realise that it's the true me that is trying to tell me something important.Today its voice is a lot louder and I LISTEN carefully!
Thanks for teaching me all kinds of wonderfull things, Judith:-)!

Peter Rahm
Malmo, Sweden

Protect yourself from energy vampires!
I received this book as a gift, and I really enjoyed it.Many of us sometimes come into contact with the people Dr. Orloff refers to as energy vampires; those people who leave us feeling tired and drained.

She provides us with 10 prescriptions for boosting our energy and combating energy vampires.My favorite is "find a nurturing spiritual path that fits your own beliefs and inner stirrings."

If you like this book, you'll also like the inspiring and thought provoking Wake Up to Powerful Living: 12 Principles to Transform Your Life!.

Perfect
What a perfect book at the most perfect time.I was skimming bookshelves and thought..."this looks good, give it a try".My intuition was right on.Dr. Judith Orloff presents in a very easy to understand and conveyed way multiple ways to promote positive energy.She is unique in her approach and dares to enter the world of sexuality for which I truly applaud her.It was such an easy and enjoyable read and I actually feel better for it.Being a therapist myself I know that I will use some of her techniques with my clients and most definitely with myself.

Excellent
Wonderful information! And it's explained simply for all to understand - no mysteries here.We'd all be happier people if we'd nurture our energy in every moment.

Positive Energy
Have you every came home from work feeling completely worn out? Have you ever felt suddenly depressed and overwhelmed after talking to that relative that is constantly complaining? Do you ever eat food that you know is unhealthy because you think it'll make you feel better?

Positive Energy examines the concept of energy. This book draws a direct connection between energy and the way we live. When we eat foods that give us energy, make use of our own daily energy patterns, and seek out positive people in our lives we become naturally more energetic, able to cope with stress, and become more creative. Conversely, when we push ourselves beyond our natural energy limits, take on the emotional baggage of others, and ignore our own needs we automatically become depressed, overwhelmed, and fearful.

Positive Energy details ten different strategies to increase healthy energy and decrease harmful energy. These strategies range from fairly obvious answers such as discovering personal self worth and adopting a healthy energy creating diet to less obvious solutions such as recognizing that we are unconsciously taking on the emotional baggage of others. I didn't realize how easily I was taking on the baggage of others without even a conscious thought of what it could be doing to my energy level.

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The 2006 International Energy Conservation Code encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques. ... Read more

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According to top nutritionist Natalia Rose, the secret to a beautiful lean body, youthful radiant skin, abundant energy, and a state of natural bliss is Life Force Energy. If we can properly harness and increase our Life Force Energy through simple dietary and environmental principles, we can experience radically improved levels of health, beauty, and happiness.

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raw food detox diet
"We"... all need to go back to fresh...food eating...&...living
This is a progressive way of living...to once again bring awareness & understanding about how far away we have gone from fresh..."We" all live in 2 worlds.... the past...&...the future...however.... to settle in our so called present moments... which is "now" called the "now"...as we start to see
That convenience is no longer convenient...we gain weight... need new cloths...feel bad...&...stressed...yes... learning something new is not easy...&... why! Because we must think about what we are now doing...and also give up something that feels comfortable...yet... is no longer our best friend...successful people a willing to do what other people are not willing to do...fresh is not new...when I was young we grew our food...we cooked... canned... "We" were busy in a different way...this (new...old) concept brought back the memories of being alive...&...well...&... also young...when it was easier to learn...I am here to tell you.... fresh is back...to crunch on fresh vegetables... is... a great stress reliever...when we are stressed... we really want something crunchy... so with the help of this fresh raw Detox diet...Fresh...Young...&...De-stressed...brings sexy back...no matter what your age...

Every ONE should read this book
I make it short, but this book is awesome.I applied the principles mentioned in this book before and at that time I felt better in my life then ever before.I fell of the horse and started to eat like everyone else....it's time to turn it around again.This book gives you a helpful start.The only think I'm doing differently is I'm using a whole body cleansing instead of an enema kit. I like that approach a little better, to start my detox that way.I'm looking forward to the changes that will come my way of eating/living fully :-) Lots of joy to everyone.

Lost 23 lbs!!!
I bought Natalie's book over 3 months ago. While I'm still new in applying her concept, her eatng concepts are so fantastic!!! I'm not a vegetarian nor do I follow some of the other techniques of her book. But applying her concept of eating ligth to heavy and combining certain foods and not combining other foods has totally changed my life!! I feel sooooo much better!! The energy level has dramatically risen. I bought a Breville Juicer so for breakfastes I have a fruit and veggie drink.. about a quart of each. Then for lunches I have a delicious avacodo salad with almond butter (which I make from almonds using my Vitamix) and jelly on top of my Kumut bread that I make... it's sooo filling and soooo good!! Then I love her concept on dinners. I enjoy cooking and by applying her concepts I can eat whatever I want!!! Mind you... I don't eat a steak everyday like I use to. But I now have 2-3 days where I go meatless.... then go 2-3 days with a seafood meal and I usually have a nice steak for a treat only once a week. While this may not be a perfect way of eating, it is much better then I use to do.... and I truly do feel so much better... and friends are noticing not only a difference in my weight... but also my complexion!! I highly recommend this book to anyone interested not on going on a diet... but to learn of a new way to eat each and every day!!!

very infomative for newcomers to live food
Love this book. Easy reading, very informative and gives introduction information for transitioning to raw food. Very good book.

Feed Your Mind
This was the first book written by Natalia Rose that I have read. And, I thoroughly enjoyed it. But, be forewarned, this is more thought provoking than the usual food book. Some will find the author's discussion of the vibrational frequencies of foods to be anything from bizarre to unsupported (adequately) scientifically. I found the discussion though provoking, recognizing yet again how little we really do understand about the full impact of food on our body and mind.

Here is the context of why I enjoyed this book so much. I am a huge believer in the impact of what we eat on our physical and mental health. As such, I enjoy reading books that build my knowledge as to what exactly are the optimal foods and combinations of foods. Although I believe that the fundamentals of good nutrition are well understood, I believe that there is much that still is not understood. Hence, my enjoyment of reading on the subject, especially books that feed my mind by stretching my thinking.

I have no idea as to whether Rose is right that vibrational frequency is the key. I am at least open to it being one of the keys. I personally believe that micronutrients are another important key and I was surprised at the dearth of treatment of what many scientists believe to be an important element of food. (This is the major reason I gave the book a four star ranking rather than a five).

Read this book along with Eat Right, Live Longer (Barnard) and Super Foods (Pratt and Mathews) and you will have a plethora of good information from which to build your own philosophy as to optimal food for YOU.

Of course, the underlying message of every one of these optimal food books is the same: we need to choose carefully what we eat. To do so, I - for one - believe I must be better informed about the latest thinking on the subject. I am grateful to the author for advancing my thinking and doing so with her easy to read and to comprehend style of writing.
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This book, written by a well-known scientist with a background in biophysics and biology brings together evidence from a range of disciplines to provide an acceptable explanation for the energetic exchanges that take place in all therapies. It addresses a growing interest in the field of mind-body medicine and the role of natural "energy forces" within the body in maintaining normal health and wellbeing. This in turn has lead to interest in how these energies or forces may be channelled to assist in healing and the restoration of normal health. ... Read more

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Excellent but limited
The author does a superb job in illustrating the advances in scientific knowledge.It is amazing to me to learn how far advanced science is in discovering the workings of the body.It is also amazing to learn that so many "far out" methods of healing are now appoaching mainstream.

I was fortunate to have had a Reiki treatment.The session took about 20 minutes.All that time I could feel the pleasant heat from the therapist's hands although they never touched me.This experience made me more receptive to the author's comments, as there are many references to the effectiveness of hands on therapy.

I also liked the short chapters on each issue where the subject matter was covered in detail with explanatory diagrams.

My only concern, and why four instead of five stars, is that I would think that some people would have difficulty not only in accepting his presentations but also the amount of detail involved.This book is not for you if you read it with a prejudgment.Again, if it were not for my Reiki experience, I would have had some difficulty.

In summary, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the author's style.I hope that you do also.

Energy Medicine, the Scientific Basis
Great book on the exploration of energy and health.Helps us to understand different healing arts.

Best energy book for beginners i've ever encountered
If you want to start learning about energy throughout history, and understand how it all started and especially why new age vibrational healing is rising up like a motherf... hammer killing all them damn classic doctors who want to keep you drugged up so you will shut up and stop complaining about pain. Get this book right now!

It will provide you with wisdow that will change your point of view when we're talkin about (vibrational) healing, illness and where we get our energy from, concerning the information we have about CRYSTALS!!!! just a second there, isn't practically everything a vibration!! ha, think about that!!! verrryyy interesting! It's subject is focused on the 'Brain' like the doctor said, thinking: tssss all your bloody problems, but saying: madame/sir it's all between your ears. So this is a good book to start helping yourself without any doubt that the material is wrong, cause their mostly facts presented by true scientists who are truely concerned about us and not only about their paycheck.

Verrrrry easy to understand since I'm from Belgium and I speak dutch, french and persian too I still could understand everything about every subject in this book, I'm only 21y old, using the credit card of my mom hehe. I did study sports so anatomy comes in handy understanding some bio pictures from cellular material, but not nessesairy cause we have google don't we ;-)
Also good to mention are the very good references towards other books, but I would still search them here @ amazon and look for the 5 starred miracle that can improve/change your life in a positive way. Have fun with this one, it's truely blessed.

nice condition, late arrival
very nice condition, new in fact, but arrival in day 10 th. Very late in comparison with 4 books more that we asked at the same time. It was the last...

Wow I always new good things were happening
Dr Oschman's "Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis", has put the "science" into what I have experienced.

This is a must read for all those energy healers who also like to know that it is not all in the head. I couldn't wait to read the next chapter and then the next.

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With rising energy costs, homeowners are beginning to examine the energy efficiency of their own homes, asking questions that range from where energy comes from and how much it costs, to how to choose new appliances and what options exist for renewable energy?

The Home Energy Diet answers all these questions and more, while helping readers take control of their personal energy use and costs so they can save money, live more comfortably, and help the environment. Energy auditor Paul Scheckel first exploresenergy literacy, and then describes how your home uses - and loses - energy you pay for via:

• Electricity
• Hot water
• Heating and air conditioning, and
• Windows, walls and insulation.

The Home Energy Diet involves readers in learning about their own homes by measuring, metering, investigating, and considering habits related to household energy use, then learning how to quantify energy consumption and cost, and to make informed decisions about cost-effective improvements and upgrades. The book explores the misunderstood concept of efficiency versus cost by comparing fuel costs and equipment choices, including the possibility of using renewable energy for meeting home energy needs. Thisauthoritative guide makes efficiency fun through personal anecdotes and humorous"tales-from-the-basement" energy misadventures.

Since energy efficiency is an investment that offers returns greater than Wall Street, readers can earn several hundred dollars every year just by following the advice in this book. As a bonus, many of the energy-saving strategies described can make for improved indoor air quality and healthier, more comfortable homes.

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Consider "Insulate and Weatherize" Instead
Consider starting with "Insulate and Weatherize: Expert Advice from Start to Finish" by Bruce Harley instead which is a more practical "Go Do It" book with lots of photographs.

The Home Energy Diet
A thorough review of everything you can do to save money and make your home energy efficient. Helpful photos, illustrations and charts. Good resource for understanding and maintaining major systems of a house such as heating and cooling, electric and appliances.

More than just an overview of ideas.
This is the best book I've read on the subject of improving household energy efficiency.Many of the books I've read in the past go through the basic things that homeowners can do to improve efficience, but this book explains the hows AND the whys.

The book surprised me when I first started reading it.I expected another "easy reader" on the subject.I was pleasantly surprised to find detailed explanations on why things should be done, situations where a particular improvement may not be the best, and how to approach the many different systems in a house - air heating and cooling, envelope, insulation, water heating, ventilation, etc.It was also refreshing to find different ways of examining the same system - for example, amount of fuel used for different heating systems, amount of heat generated for a particular type of fuel, and all the relationships between them.

As you start reading, you will find a lot of sidebars and short stories to highlight the discussion in the chapter.One thing I found slightly annoying is the number of Math Boxes that interrupt the flow of the book early on.These are sidebars that present sample calculations for the various topics, e.g. efficiency, fuel used for different heating systems, etc.I'd prefer the Math Boxes to be contained in an appendix with references in the main body of the book, but that's just me.Other readers may not find this annoying, and it's certainly not enough for me to reduce my rating of the book.

I highly recommend this book if you are serious about exploring ways to improve your house's efficiency.It's not an "easy reader", but it's well worth the time to read through it.

Great information that will save your money
The first third of the book is general information about energy, how it is made, how to count it, how to work the numbers. It should be a required class textbook for High School seniors. This background information is very well written and easy to understand. But, that is not why folks should buy this book.

The real meat starts at about page 93 with some very important electrical power safety tips, followed by an appliance-by-appliance list of items that use energy in a typical North American home. It is alphabetical and organized like an index.

Each item listed includes information about the amount of energy it uses and tips on how to save money using it. The "what to do" information is very specific and easy to put into practice. It starts with Air Cleaners and goes right through to Well Pumps.

Some items get just a sentence or two and