Raya Recomends
Here is a list of books, and other media that has changed my out look or life. My primary
focus will be on environmental issues, but others that are too good to miss will be listed too.
These links will lead you to the page at Amazon.com.
Plan B
by Lester Brown

Plan B walks us through how our civilization is killing it self and how we can change that and heal the earth
at the same time.

The budget to effect the changes to Eradicate Poverty, and restore the earth is only 1/3 of the US's military
budget. We have all the tools and knowledge needed. All we need is mobilization. And we need it before
nature's time runs out.

"We know that sustainable progress depends on restructuring the global economy to one based on
renewable resources, a diverse transportation system, and a comprehensive reuse/recycle materials
system. Sustaining progress also means eradicating poverty, stabilizing population, and restoring the
earth's natural systems. Securing the additional public outlays needed to reach these goals depends on
reordering fiscal priorities in response to the new threats to security.

In this mobilization, the scarcest resource of all is time. The temptation is to reset the clock, but we cannot.
Nature is the timekeeper."
Slug Bread and Beheaded Thistles
Finally, a household hints book for those who love the earth- also many great environmental discussions.
Living Down Stream
by Sandra Steingraber

This was my SIlent Spring- A women's journey into the heart of cancer issues.
Having Faith: An Ecologist's Journey to Motherhood
by Sandra Steingraber

About about an ecological scientist cancer surviver and the journey into motherhood.
Fast Food Nation
by Eric Schlosser

This book was one my husband had to study in school. I think it was the best thing he studied in school. It
opened our eyes and changed our habits. And helps you see how your buying and eating habits effects our
body and environment.
Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash
by Elizabeth Royte

Want to find out where your garbage goes? What happens when we through things away?