Born in 1955 and raised in Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver went on to study biology. Determined on her path as a scientist, it was only in 1985 that she began to try her hand at writing fiction. Her first novel, The Bean Trees, was published in 1988, which she wrote while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her books … read more

A college degree in finance has a wide range of uses. Finance skills are applicable in nearly every field and will also allow graduating students to advance their education by getting a specialized financial degree afterwards. Your basic bachelor's degree in finance will include money management skills, financial plann… read more

It is now known that water molecules are sensitive to the sounds, vibrations and even thoughts of what or whom is around them. Discovered by Japanese scientist Dr. Masaru Emoto in his studies of how water molecules react to music and other stimulating effects, this is a very interesting topic right now. Emoto claims th… read more

Though in most fields luxury products and lifestyle have plummeted, it looks like organic foods are here to stay. In fact, throughout the economic crisis, the sales of organic foods have sky-rocketed with sales reaching about $23 billion in 2009. So why are expensive organic foods sticking around when others fail? The … read more

Eating healthy on a budget is always difficult, especially when most organic products have price tags double that of regular fare. However, with a little shopping and culinary know-how eating well doesn't have to break the bank. Here's how to maximize your budget while eating well. Start by buying local, you may want t… read more