* People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, www.goveg.com

* Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World, by Robin Robertson

* Olive Trees & Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World, by Gil Marks

* Any cookbook by Mollie Katzen

* The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, by Dan Buettner