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Section 2 -- Booklets
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History and Uses of Carob
by Christopher Nyerges
$5.00
Carob is also called St. John's bread and the candy bar that grows on trees. This interesting reference tells about the history of carob, growing information, and nutritional data, plus has recipes!
Animals as Oracular Messengers
by Christopher Nyerges
$5.00
Animals can tell us a lot about ourselves. This booklet provides a unique way to view animals, and human character traits, by means of analogy or correspondences. Transcript of a lecture given at Pasadena Awareness Society.
Old World Apple Strudel
by Christopher Nyerges
$5.00
Here's a step-by-step account of how to make old world apple strudel, based on an old family recipe. Photo-illustrated.
Hobo's Handbook
by Christopher Nyerges
$6.00
A guide to practical recycling. This is a collection of some of Christopher's best illustrated Recycling newspaper columns showing ways to do more with less. 81/2 x 11 format.
The Esoteric Meaning of Christmas
by Christopher Nyerges
$5.00
This is an eye-opening booklet, especially if you've never studied the origins of the Christmas symbols. Features a positive description of how these symbols can and should be used for our spiritual evolution. Includes a commentary on Hanukah.
The Birthday Run
by Richard E. White
$5.00
Here is a unique way to commemorate birthdays. This can change your life! Donation item*
What Causes Gas?
by Dolores Miller Nyerges
$5.00
This has been our most popular booklet, and we highly recommend it to anyone who is considering purchasing epazote, or who has a problem with indigestion and flatulence. Very unusual information. Donation item*.
Why Eat Wild Foods?
by Dolores Miller Nyerges
$8.00
This covers genetic alteration, use of herbicides and insecticides, the spreading of transmissible diseases, and many other topics related to our food-growing and handling. Donation item*.
Cults
by Christopher Nyerges and Vernon d'Evans
$8.00
This booklet examines 11 categories for determining if a group is a cult. Be prepared for some surprises as we explore the idea of cult-thinking which permeates all aspects of our society. "Even the Elect will be deceived." Donation item*
Poor Marshall's Manual
by Marshall Greenwood
$10.00
Written in his own hand, Marshall Greenwood tells how he lives on $99 per month. The booklet reads like a modern version of Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac. Full of practical information.
Writing for Survival
by Christopher Nyerges
$12.00
This is the course material for Nyerges' writing class. It covers writing for newspapers, magazines, books. Included are marketing, cover letters, queries, record-keeping, research, and more.