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  <title><![CDATA[The Better World Handbook: Small Changes That Make A Big Difference]]></title>
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  <default_description>&lt;br /&gt;Specifically designed to reach people who normally would not consider themselves activists, &lt;em&gt;The Better World Handbook&lt;/em&gt; is directed toward those who care about creating a more just, sustainable, and socially responsible world but don't know where to begin. Substantially updated, this revised bestseller now contains more recent information on global problems, more effective actions, and many new resources.</default_description>
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  <read_at>Wed Aug 13 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[A nice, simple place to find practical suggestions for making small changes in your daily routine that can add up to a big impact in the areas of social justice, sustainable economics and environment, and stronger community.  In addition to simple suggestions categorized by different aspects of life...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/32563446">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A nice, simple place to find practical suggestions for making small changes in your daily routine that can add up to a big impact in the areas of social justice, sustainable economics and environment, and stronger community.  In addition to simple suggestions categorized by different aspects of life...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30042513">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A nice, simple place to find practical suggestions for making small changes in your daily routine that can add up to a big impact in the areas of social justice, sustainable economics and environment, and stronger community.  In addition to simple suggestions categorized by different aspects of life...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30039870">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Here you have it: A much needed new edition of the greatest guide for those wanting to make a difference!<br/>	<br/>I've owned the previous version of this book for over 3 years now and have been eagerly anticipating this new version. This handy guide is inspiring and amazingly practical at the sa...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5486926">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This makes a great coffee table book to page through anytime. It gives broad information about sustainable living, as well as practical advice like what stores have good/bad practices. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book has some great ideas and suggestions for living &quot;greener&quot;. Very informative. Shows you how even the small things can make a big difference. Has some interesting lists and statistics. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Like Nate, I too have been eagerly awaiting a new edition! Cannot wait to check it out!<br/><br/>--Kevin]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Excellent reference on where to start with changes in personal life that effect our planet!]]></body>
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