FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVINGA committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money!These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a privat...

**Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life."Smart, funny, and honest." —Christopher Guest"Charming and disarming and personal." —Geena Davis**Ed Begley Jr. is truly one of a kind; a performer who is known equally for his prolific film and television career and his environmental activism. From an appearance on My Three Sons to a notable role in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman to s...

Volume 2Walt Whitman’s work influenced many later poetic voices, and no work more so than this epic American poem, 'Leaves of Grass', which he spent his entire life writing and constantly revising until his death.The work heralded a new dynamic relationship in poetry, with its candid and sensual interpretation of his observations and thoughts on the human spirit and all aspects of existence at a time when poetic tradition employed symbolism or allegory.It has been r...

Volume 1Walt Whitman’s work influenced many later poetic voices, and no work more so than this epic American poem, 'Leaves of Grass', which he spent his entire life writing and constantly revising until his death.The work heralded a new dynamic relationship in poetry, with its candid and sensual interpretation of his observations and thoughts on the human spirit and all aspects of existence at a time when poetic tradition employed symbolism or allegory.It has been r...

In this brave and provocative work, former US Vice President, Al Gore asserts that only a radical rethinking of our relationship with nature will save the earth's ecology for future generations. Gore's analysis of where we've gone wrong ranges across politics, history, science, economics, psychology, and religion. He argues that only a worldwide mobilization can save us from disaster and presents a brilliant and comprehensive plan for action that encompasses not only the earth's ecology, b...

Our world is infinitely richer than previously guessed, yet it is so ravaged by human activity that half its species could be gone by the end of the century. In this dazzlingly intelligent and ultimately hopeful work, biologist E.O. Wilson describes what treasures of the natural world we are about to lose forever— in many cases animals, insects, and plants we have only just discovered— and what we can do to save them. Wilson explores the ethical and religious bases of the conservation move...

A Guide to Family Emergency Readiness That Doesn’t Break the BankIt is easy to think that you need a small fortune to make plans and stock up for emergency situations. But this book offers an alternative: that families don’t need to spend their entire savings to be prepared. A solid plan––combined with common sense habits––can use your family’s day-to-day lifestyle choices to enhance your survival quotient.In Low-Cost Emergency Planning, learn how ...

In this outrageous new comedy, playwright David Mamet skewers everything from sexuality to the justice system to world peace. In a world where nothing is as it seems, prepare to be offended! Fred Willard and Ed Begley Jr. star in this over-the-top comedy.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Fred Willard, Ed Begley Jr., Gordon Clapp, Noah Bean, Steven Goldstein, Rod McLachlan and Rob Nagle.

"Diamond Detective Agency. A pleasant smile, a cheerful rhyme, and we'll keep you from doing time." A quip, a carefree whistle, and a case closed - that's Dick Powell's Richard Diamond. Clients can be scarce, but he's not a bit worried. You see, he's "in partnership with a shill called human nature." And she's really quite reliable. Sooner or later, someone will need his services for matters of protection or pay back, blackmail or bombs, modern art or murder. Virginia Gregg, Ed Begley, Wil...

Senator Eddie Bowman cannot see the point of invading a miniscule Caribbean island to rescue a bunch of overly tanned medical students. But as the 1983 invasion of Grenada gets underway, the Senator finds himself at odds with a mysterious foreign-policy specialist who cultivates roses, the Presidents's sexy new speechwriter-and his own son.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Anne Archer, Ed Begley Jr., Samantha Bennett, Lyvingston Holmes, Richard Masur, Jon Matthe...

A series of short comic vignettes from playwright David Ives, In the title work, two houseflies try to make the most out of their brief time on earth.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Fran Adams, Ed Begley Jr., Shannon Cochran, Evan Gore, Arye Gross and Victoria Principal.Directed by Ron West. Recorded before a live audience in March, 1998.

What do fast-talking, New York octogenarians, Abe and Mabel, do when their life-long grocery store, Pepperstein Produce, is driven out of business by Wonder Food? They embark on the ultimate road trip with a nineteen year-old stoner, Wisdom, to Los Angeles to become actors.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starring Edward Asner, Jonathan Banks, Ed Begley Jr., Emily Bergl, Dan Castellaneta, Derek Cecil, Bob Edwards, Clea Lewis, Anne Meara, Kendall Schmidt and Susan Stamber...