New book: Grandmother Power - A Global Phenomenon

Paola Gianturco is a captivating speaker. And the message she brings about groups of grandmothers around the world working to make their communities better places is inspirational. We had the great opportunity to hear her speak last evening in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She introduced grandmothers (and grandothers and the rest of us too!) to some of the women in the 17 groups on 5 continents that she visited in writing her book.

Her Circle Ezine recently wrote an excellent review of Grandmother Power.

• To learn more: Grandmother Power
• To buy a copy: Buy the Book
• To find a book tour date: Events
• To invite Paola to speak in your community: Contact Paola

New photo book showcases Lao weaving

Lao weavers are renowned for their skills in creating exceptional silks. TAMMACHAT's 5th photo book on weaving in Southeast Asia, Mulberries ORGANIC SILK, is now available. It features the work of World Fair Trade Organization member Lao Sericulture Company, a non-profit that sustains rural weavers in Laos and sells under its brand, Mulberries.

Preview the book for free in TAMMACHAT's bookstore on blurb.com, then order a copy in softcover or hardcover (with paper dust jacket or with image wrap). Also available in iBook format for quick download (for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) -- only $4.99.

Other TAMMACHAT photo books available (photos by Ellen Agger, text by Alleson Kase):

• Panmai: Handweaving in Thailand (featuring a women's weaving co-op, specializing in hand-reeled, organic silk and known for their natural dyeing skills)
• Prae Pan Group: Handweaving in Thailand (featuring a women's weaving co-op that is known for its earth tones in cotton)
• Weaving Sustainable Communities: Organic Cotton Along the Mekong
• SILK (a collection of images showing the entire process of creating beautiful silks in Thailand and Laos)