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In All We Want, award-winning author Michael Harris dismantles our untenable consumer culture and delivers surprising, heartwarming alternatives. Drawing on the wisdom of philosophers, scientists, and artists, Harris uncovers three realms where humans have always found deeper meaning: the worlds of Craft, the Sublime, and Care.

Are you sick of paying rent? Yearning for the freedom of the open road? Or maybe you're just ready for a new adventure. The Tiniest Mansion will teach you how to convert a small RV into a rolling palace with all the comforts of your home, plus the freedom to live anywhere you want without paying rent. The Tiniest Mansion covers everything from the essentials like choosing an RV, generating power, and dumping your tanks to more extravagant projects like installing marble floors and building an entertainment system. This book is a practical guide for anyone who is living in an RV or is ...

As climate change becomes an international crisis, more and more industries are looking for a sound model for creating successful environmentally friendly companies, and a new generation of young leaders are eager for inspiration and guidance on creating sustainable businesses. Mid-Course Correction Revisited advocates why we need to create prototypical green companies and a new economy - not based on non-renewable resources, but on renewable energy, aggressive recycling, innovative technology, and sustainable business practices.

Whether you already have the experience, or you are looking to learn the basics to live off-grid, part one of this audiobook offers over 50 ways to become a successful off-grid dweller. You’ll learn how to live off-grid without sacrificing the things you love. You will feel closer to your family and to the land, where you know you are doing your part to reduce climate change and help to create a more sustainable life.

50 Things to Know to Attract Wildlife to Your Yard offers an approach to attracting birds, critters, and other interesting wildlife to your yard. Most books on gardening for attracting wildlife tell you to use specific plants and provide some advice on what different animals find appealing in a habitat. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book will give you advice on how to cultivate and maintain a garden for animals, birds, and insects to visit. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, this book is a great first stop on your gardening journey.

Unlock the secret to a thriving, vibrant garden that not only pleases the eye but also supports the delicate web of life around it. With Gardens for Life, embark on an insightful journey through the essentials of biodiversity right in your backyard. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, this eBook serves as your guide to creating a lush, sustainable oasis teeming with life. Delve into the intricacies of biodiversity, as you discover the vital roles native plants play in supporting local wildlife. Learn how to identify the flora and fauna unique to your region and apply...

In Driving the Future Oge portrays a future where clean, intelligent vehicles with lighter frames and alternative power trains will produce zero emissions and run at 100+ mpg. With electronic architectures more like that of airplanes, cars will be smarter and safer, will park themselves, and will network with other vehicles on the road to drive themselves.

In How to Be Alive, Beavan shares his insights on finding the path that's right for you. Drawing on everything from classic literature and philosophy to current science, and combining that with his own experiences alongside those of the many people he has met along the way, Colin explores a broad array of transformational lifestyle adjustments - small and large - that offer security and meaning in a world confronted by ecological crises, economic upheaval, and ongoing war and social injustice.

Embark on a transformative journey from the hustle and bustle of modern life to the serenity of self-sufficiency. Whether you dream of cultivating your own food, embracing sustainable living, or seeking a deeper connection with nature, this audiobook is your essential guide. Explore the joys of harvesting your first homegrown vegetables, the satisfaction of gathering fresh eggs from your own flock, and the profound sense of accomplishment that comes with building your own self-sufficient haven.

Discover the best addition to your homesteading plan that can be easily done by anyone. Are you living in a city but crave for a more natural lifestyle? Have you been raised on a farm and look back nostalgically at delicious fresh food you had regularly? Do you want to live more self-sufficiently and self-sustainably? It can be difficult to add a new hobby to your daily routine...considering how stressful and busy life in a city already feels like.

Maybe you're interested in it for the food, maybe it's the animals, or maybe climate change has got you thinking. Whatever your reason, maybe you don't quite know where to start. After all, doesn't going vegan mean you have to give up tasty snacks, cool shoes, a sense of humor, and your leather couch? (Nope, nope, no way, well...eventually.) Covering everything from nutrition (you will get enough protein, promise) to dating (vegans have better sex. It's true) to fitness (you want to lift a car over your head? Sure), Jasmin Singer and the team at VegNews bust all the myths.

Would you be able to survive for any length of time without modern amenities? If so, how would you do it? What tools and skills are required and how do you put it all together into a working survival plan? From Hollywood dramatizations to real-life catastrophes that seem to occur on a daily basis, there is no shortage of potential emergencies that could leave society in shambles.

Public Gardens and Livable Cities uses a prescriptive approach to synthesize a range of public, private, and nonprofit initiatives from municipalities throughout the country. In doing so, the authors examine the initiatives from a practical perspective to identify how they were implemented, their sustainability, the obstacles they encountered, the impact of the initiatives on their populations, and how they dealt with the communities' underlying social problems.

As a farmer with decades spent working in fields, Scott Chaskey has been shaped by daily attention to the earth. A leader in the international Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) movement, he has combined a longstanding commitment to food sovereignty and organic farming with a belief that humble attention to microbial life and diversity of species provides invaluable lessons for building healthy human communities.

Discover about hydroponics and organic gardening. Are you looking to use one of the most effective irrigation and growing methods known to modern agriculture? Would you like to use a greenhouse to grow your own fresh, organic produce? If you answered "yes" to any of these, then this is the perfect, educational and informational audiobook for you! The key information in this bundle can help you to decide what lights, ventilation, and other critical elements you will need in order to grow fresh, healthy plants that are delicious, beautiful, and nourishing.

Surrender your fear and anxiety, trust your instincts, and choose a life that’s compassionate, accountable, and free. This is what it means to be living off the grid. Have you ever noticed that too much garbage and wastewater find their way into the environment? As you continue on this path you face the possibility of leaving an uninhabitable world for future generations. How can you reduce your carbon footprint to make an impact on the global environment?

Experience the freedom and abundance of self-reliant living...without abandoning the comforts of your modern home. Worldwide, there are about two million people who have embraced the homestead life in rural or off-grid locations. In the United States, there are about 200,000 families doing the same. Their motivations are universal: They value clean-and-green living and independence, they’re dissatisfied with the daily grind of city life, and they’re looking for more meaningful endeavors in line with their values.

Dive into the fascinating world of aquaponics with Designing Your Aquaponic System. This comprehensive guide breaks down the art and science of aquaponic gardening into easy-to-follow chapters, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Start your journey in Chapter 1, where you'll uncover the history and evolution of aquaponics, and why it’s the perfect solution for sustainable gardening. Learn the basics of what an aquaponic system entails, its unmatched benefits, and the essential components that make up this innovative approach. In Chapter 2, our focus shifts to ...

Here are helpful things you'll learn from these two books about growing cabbage and tomatoes. Growing Cabbage Varieties of Cabbage: This book will introduce you to different types of cabbage Soil Preparation: You'll learn how to prepare the soil, including pH requirements (usually between 6.0 and 6.8), and how to enrich it with compost or manure. Planting Techniques: The book will explain the best times to plant cabbage seeds or seedlings and the proper spacing to ensure healthy growth. Watering Needs: Detailed information on how much water cabbage plants need at different stages of growth ...

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