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Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
For anyone who has ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and heading for the hills, survival expert and three-time New York Times bestselling author, Tim MacWelch, makes that a reality with How to Survive Off the Grid. Concrete, useful hints cover everything from raising chickens in your urban backyard to going totally off the grid in your all-solar log cabin. A guide for the modern homesteader, this covers energy efficiency, finding and pumping your...
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
One part memoir, one part theory, and one part DIY manual, 'Better' shows how each of us can reinvent our lives to be our greatest artistic achievements. Presented in the context of the unique story of Better Farm - a sustainability education center originally established as an intentional community - this unusual guide blends theory with practical, hands-on ideas to help you ignite your own creative adventures, including: upcycling trash into treasure;...
4) Folks, this ain't normal: a farmer's advice for happier hens, healthier people, and a better world
Author
Publisher
Center Street
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Farmer Joel Salatin is the 21st century's thinking man's farmer who believes that the answer to rebuilding America is to start with the family farm and for those farms to thrive, we all need to learn how to eat naturally again. Salatin's solutions as presented in the book are very simple and easy to implement in any American household, whether in the suburbs of Chicago, the mountains of Colorado, or urban life in New York City. On topic with today's...
Author
Language
English
Description
Simplify your home, empty your wardrobe, abandon compulsive purchases, eat more frugally but better, take care of your body and mind. From the art of feeling well in your home to the art of feeling well in your body, this compelling and elegant book will transform your life and take you on an empowering journey to happiness. You will feel energized, more confident and free. You will discover the essence of being truly alive and how to live a more...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books Trade Paperbacks, an imprint of The Random House Pub
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Presents an encyclopedic reference to a healthier, environmentally friendly life, sharing lighthearted recommendations in areas ranging from beauty care and gardening to transportation and travel.
Author
Series
Publisher
Hatherleigh
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Backyard Farming: Composting is your all-in-one guide for creating your own homestead composting plan and adding rich, nourishing humus to your garden. This guide reviews every important topic from what should and should not be composted, benefits and uses for compost, how to build a compost bin, and much more"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Alarmed by drastic changes in the Earth's climate systems, the author, a climate scientist and suburban father of two, embarked on a journey to change his life and the world. He began by bicycling, growing food, meditating, and making other simple, fulfilling changes. Ultimately, he slashed his climate impact to under a tenth of the US average and became happier in the process. Being the change explores the connections between our individual daily...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Starting with the energy audit, Ed shows us how to create a game plan for resource conservation in the home. Then, once an adequate baseline of resource use is achieved, he leads us into more in-depth eco-matters, such as the production of alternative energy, and how to use solar and wind energy and a geothermal pump. As Ed?s guide continues, the focus then turns to sustainable lifestyle management choices, such as home gardening, and guidelines...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
Description
Written to allay children's fears about the environment, this book shows how smart technologies, innovative ideas, and a growing commitment to alternative lifestyles are exploding around the world, creating a future that will be brighter than we sometimes might think. Includes profiles of unexpected personalities.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sarah van Gelder and her colleagues at YES! Magazine have been exploring the meaning of real happiness for eighteen years. In this volume, they marshal research, in-depth essays, and personal stories that lead to a life-altering conclusion: what makes us truly happy are the depth of our relationships, the quality of our communities, our opportunities to make a contribution, and the renewal we receive from the natural world.
Author
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses a variety of environmental issues, with suggestions for things that organizations, governments, and individuals can do to help, covering topics such as energy efficiency, climate change, recycling, and population growth.
Series
Great courses. Better living volume 9483
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Learn hands-on strategies for sustainable practices that can help you cut costs, live healthier, and promote a more regerative world.
