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Series: The Secret Life of Your Microbiome Why Nature and Biodiversity are Essential to Health and Happiness Paperback Susan L. Prescott 9780865718517 $24.99 HEALTH & FITNESS Aug 14, 2017

Immerse Yourself in Nature and Nourish Your Microbiome for Optimal Health For too long our bodies have been viewed as capsules, sealed off and protected from 'bugs' by our immune systems and an arsenal of antibiotics, pesticides, processed foods, and antibacterial soaps. The more insulated from nature, the better. The Secret Life of Your Microbiome shatters this deeply held myth, presenting a revolutionary new paradigm, backed by vast science; we're deeply connected to the biodiversity of nature through our microbiomes, the rich microbial e... + Read More
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Series: Homegrown City Life Pure Charcuterie The Craft and Poetry of Curing Meats at Home Paperback Meredith Leigh 9780865718609 $24.99 COOKING Nov 06, 2017

Cured meat products arose from the need for preservation, in a time when cooking and refrigeration were not always available. Today, charcuterie is an embodiment of art in the kitchen, combining precision, balance, patience, and creativity; an economy of ingredients, as poetry is an economy of words. The confluence of these elements, along with the purest of ingredients, can enable anyone to craft cured meats in their home. Pure Charcuterie is a practical and artistic look at the techniques for curing meat at home both as a creative hands-on ... + Read More
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Series: A New Garden Ethic Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future Paperback Benjamin Vogt 9780865718555 $24.99 NATURE Sep 11, 2017

In a time of climate change and mass extinction, who we garden for matters more than ever Our landscapes push aside wildlife and in turn diminish our genetically-programmed love for wildness. How can we get ourselves back into balance through gardens, to speak life's language and learn from other species? Plenty of books tell home gardeners and professional landscape designers how to garden sustainably, what plants to use, and what resources to explore. Yet few examine why our urban wildlife gardens matter, and not just for ourselves, but fo... + Read More
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Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm While chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as "security" over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs How to "imprint" goslings on a person Feeding,... + Read More
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Small enough to fit in your pocket, this practical little book will help you change the world as you shop! While we strive to make our vote count every four years, few of us realize that our most immediate power to shape the world is squandered on a daily basis. Every dollar we spend has the potential to create social and environmental change. In fact, it already has. The world that exists today is in large part a result of our purchasing decisions. The Better World Shopping Guide rates hundreds of products and services from A to F, so you ... + Read More
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It's time to make money and give a damn You give a damn, right? You want your money to do good, but your pension is riddled with oil and defense companies. Besides, investing is a pain in the ass. It's tedious, and most sustainable and responsible investing books are as much fun as a root canal. You're fighting the urge to bury your head in the sand. What to do? There is a better way. Invest Like You Give a Damn is a different kind of investment book. It tells real life stories of people just like you. People who give a damn but who hav... + Read More
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Series: Uprooting Racism - 4th Edition How White People Can Work for Racial Justice Revised and Updated Paperback Paul Kivel 9780865718654 $24.99 SOCIAL SCIENCE Aug 28, 2017

Over 50,000 copies sold of earlier editions! Powerful strategies and practical tools for white people committed to racial justice Completely revised and updated, this fourth edition of Uprooting Racism offers a framework around neoliberalism and interpersonal, institutional, and cultural racism, along with stories of resistance and white solidarity. It provides practical tools and advice on how white people can work as allies for racial justice, engaging the reader through questions, exercises, and suggestions for action, and includes a wea... + Read More
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Series: The Retro Future Looking to the Past to Reinvent the Future Paperback John Michael Greer 9780865718661 $19.99 TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Aug 21, 2017

To most people paying attention to the collision between industrial society and the hard limits of a finite planet, it's clear that things are going very, very wrong. We no longer have unlimited time and resources to deal with the crises that define our future, and the options are limited to the tools we have on hand right now.This book is about one very powerful option: deliberate technological regression.Technological regression isn't about "going back" — it's about using the past as a resource to meet the needs of the present. It starts from... + Read More
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Series: The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook How to Design and Build Swales, Dams, Ponds, and other Water Harvesting Systems Paperback Douglas Barnes 9780865718449 $32.99 TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Sep 18, 2017

Maximize your water harvesting potential with efficient, cost-effective earthworks In the face of drought and desertification, well-designed, water harvesting earthworks such as swales, ponds, and dams are the most effective way to channel water into productive use. The result can be increased food production, higher groundwater levels, reduced irrigation needs, and enhanced ecosystem resilience. Yet, due to a lack of knowledge, designers, and landowners often build earthworks that are costly, inappropriately sized and sited, or even dangero... + Read More
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Series: The Aquaponic Farmer A Complete Guide to Building and Operating a Commercial Aquaponic System Paperback Adrian Southern 9780865718586 $49.99 TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Oct 09, 2017

Profitable cold-water fish and vegetable production. Join the aquaponic farming revolution! Built around a proven 120' greenhouse system operable by one person, The Aquaponic Farmer is the game changer that distills vast experience and complete step-by-step guidance for starting and running a cold-water aquaponic farming business—raising fish and vegetables together commercially. Coverage includes: A primer on cold-water aquaponics Pros and cons of different systems Complete design and construction of a Deep Water Culture system Recomme... + Read More
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Series: Sustainable Building Essentials Series Essential Cordwood Building The Complete Step-by-Step Guide Paperback Rob Roy 9780865718524 $39.99 HOUSE & HOME Dec 05, 2017

Cordwood construction - log-ends set in insulated mortar - is a versatile, economical, low-impact, and beautiful building method. Its durability and performance has been proven in beautiful, centuries-old buildings in North America and Europe. Yet until now, there has been no trusted, practical guide to cordwood construction using the material in a wide variety of construction projects. Distilling decades of experience and best practices, Essential Cordwood Building is the first fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to cordwood building. I... + Read More
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Series: The New Carbon Architecture Building to Cool the Climate Paperback Bruce King 9780865718685 $29.99 ARCHITECTURE Dec 05, 2017

Soak up carbon into beautiful, healthy buildings that heal the climate "Green buildings" that slash energy use and carbon emissions are all the rage, but they aren't enough. The hidden culprit is embodied carbon — the carbon emitted when materials are mined, manufactured, and transported — comprising some 10% of global emissions. With the built environment doubling by 2030, buildings are a carbon juggernaut threatening to overwhelm the climate. It doesn't have to be this way. Like never before in history, buildings can become part of the cl... + Read More