consumer education

Reveals information about the food and pharmaceutical industries, including controversies in animal growth hormones, governmental regulation loopholes, and the hyper-marketing of unnecessary medications.

The author traces a year when she struggled to avoid consumer spending practices in spite of their American conditioning, and describes the effects it had upon her career, relationships, and personal identity.

Explores the ways in which people impact the environment through their shopping habits. Outlines the environmental harm that can be caused by everything from traveling to buying certain items and discusses how one can lessen one's environmental "footprint." Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

"A guide to living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle by changing general practices at home and making smart choices when purchasing durable goods. Explores the harmful impact durable goods can have on the environment through the use of natural resources and energy. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"A guide to living an environmentally friendly lifestyle by changing general practices at home and making smart choices when purchasing consumable goods. Explores the harmful impact consumable goods can have on the environment through the use of natural resources and energy. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses consumer spending, featuring units that cover the wise buyer, shopping for goods, shopping for services, and consumer rights, with a vocabulary list.

A guide for finding and eliminating toxic chemicals in the home, includes information on how toxic chemicals in consumer products affect health.

Provides practical information on living with diabetes, discussing what the disease is, how to manage it, treatment options, and related issues.

Describes ways in which consumers can become more aware of the environment and strive to use energy-efficient alternatives.