Books

Time to put your feet up and read a good book...

What is veganism all about? How do I eat healthy on a plant-based diet? What do I feed my vegan child? How do you say 'I'm vegan' in German? You'll find the answers to all of these questions and much more in our book collection. Whether you are vegan, vegan-curious or a complete newbie, we have something for you. 

Recommended titles

Vegan Passport (new and improved 4th edition)

Passport, sunglasses, guide book...and your vegan passport. Everything you need to have a great time whether you're travelling the globe or having a two week sunshine break. With the Vegan Passport you will:

• Travel the world with confidence
• Ensure you obtain vegan food in restaurants around the world
• Enjoy local dishes without compromising your vegan or vegetarian diet.

This multi-lingual vegan phrasebook is the ideal travel companion; small enough to slip into your pocket yet big enough to include the languages of over 95% of the world's population - so wherever you end up, we have you covered! Compiled by George D. Roger, with the help of over 100 vegans and friends around the globe, the fourth edition of this essential guide has been updated and expanded. There are also fail-safe pictures for those situations where words just don't work. Bon voyage!

Becoming Vegan, Express Edition (2013)

The completely revised edition of a seminal classic offers fresh insights on the treatment of animals in food production and other industries; the latest findings on the health benefits of a vegan diet; expanded information on phytochemicals; and a thoroughly updated food guide. This streamlined “express” version is extensive in scope, yet manageable for anyone who wants to learn how to construct a nutritionally balanced plant-based diet. The latest findings are presented on: using plant foods to protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses; obtaining essential protein without meat, eggs, or dairy products; “good” fats and where to find them; meeting dietary needs for calcium without dairy; understanding the importance of vitamin B12; designing balanced vegan diets for infants, children and seniors; and making the most of vegan pregnancy and breast-feeding. 

Vegan for Life (2011)

Are you considering going vegan, but you're not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are confused by conflicting advice regarding soy, raw foods, fat, calcium, fish oil, and protein? Have you been hearing too many messages about what to eat and how to eat it? Vegan For Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina answer all the key questions and debunk some of the most persistent myths, offering information such as:

• delicious nutrient-dense menus and essential supplements
• making the transition to plant-based meals
• the "real deal" about soy and health
• key nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• how and what to feed vegan kids.

Vegan For Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike, complete with an easy-to-use food chart, tasty substitutions, sample menus, and expansive resources.