Natural Life Books is the retail division of Life Media, which publishes books under The Alternate Press imprint. It is named after Natural Life Magazine, which is is also published by Life Media and has, since 1976 been providing information and inspiration about the green living and progressive education topics covered by the books available on this website.

Life Media is an independent, environmentally-conscious multimedia information publishing company, which is still owned and operated by the founding family. Our goal is to provide editorially independent, quality products and a high level of service and integrity, in a way that minimizes our ecological footprint and respects all the inhabitants of Mother Earth.

As one of the original North American sources of information about natural family living and its foremost publisher of books about radical unschooling, we work hard to provide a fresh perspective on these important topics. As a result, you'll find us always a bit ahead of the pack. Our books are leading edge non-fiction. They are inspirational, sometimes controversial, always honest and forever practical. We are known for providing straightforward facts, analysis, opinions and how-to information about green family living and radical unschooling (which we prefer to call life learning).