For those of you who are considering getting the book ~~~ GET IT! I just received mine after much contimplating on whether or not to get it and I am sooooooo glad I did. I just got done watching the DVD and it was great. I am definitly someone who learns by viewing something so it was really what I needed. The book is great and so are the recipes but it was very helpful to actually see the items once they were made. I am ordering a saladacco today. I can't wait to try it. I am going to be poor of money BUT rich in health. I am fairly new to this raw food life but I am going to jump in 100 percent and take the 30 day challenge. Thanks to all of you who submit information on this site. I have sound so much of it helpful.