Environmental Alternatives

The second volume of William T. Vollmann's epic book about the factors and human actions that have led to global warming begins in the coal fields of West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. Over the course of four years, Vollmann finds hollowed out towns with coal-polluted streams and acidified drinking water; makes covert visits to mountaintop removal mines; and offers documented accounts of unpaid fines for federal health and safety violations and of miners who died because their bosses cut corners to make more money. 

Edwin Black, award-winning author of IBM and the Holocaust, has mined scores of corporate and governmental archives to assemble thousands of previously uncovered and long-forgotten documents and studies into this dramatic story. Black traces a continuum of rapacious energy cartels and special interests dating back nearly 5,000 years, from wood to coal to oil, and then to the bicycle and electric battery cartels of the 1890s, which created thousands of electric vehicles that plied American streets a century ago.  

The Latin word "doctor" literally means "teacher": one who helps patients learn to heal and stay healthy on their own. Now Andrew Weil, MD—our most trusted authority on alternative healing approaches—invites you to attend his first comprehensive one-on-one audio learning course with Dr...

An updated edition of an underground classic This is the 4th edition of a self-published book that no respectable publisher would touch with a ten-foot shovel. The 1st edition was published in 1994 with a print run of 600 copies, which the author expected to watch decompose in his garage for the...

This small book, 40+ pages, is the first title in the “Brief Montessori Introductions” created for busy parents and other educators. Being aware of the meaning of the concepts “Cosmic Education” and “Cosmic Task” is essential in understanding authentic Montessori practice, at home and in school. It is sometimes overlooked, and begins at birth. Susan Mayclin Stephenson tackles a large subject, cosmic education, which Montessori defined as a “unifying global and universal view of the past, present and future.” Stephenson takes the reader from birth to the end of the elementary...

Buddhafield is a unique phenomena in the history of Western Buddhism: a joyous, hard-working, idealistic, experimental, Dharma-practicing community of men, women and children who take delight in Dharma practice out-of-doors, in the woods and fields of England. Drawing inspiration from the classic Buddhist Mahayana text the Vimalakirti Nirdesa, Buddhafield aspires to be first and foremost a "field of living beings" - but also, of "high resolve, virtuous application, generosity, tolerance, meditation, wisdom," and much more. Buddhafielders are equally at home on a month-long silent meditation...

Examines the complexities of Indigenous legends and creation myths and reveals common oral traditions across much of North America Explores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of 1050-1300 CE, told through the voice of Honga, a Native leader of the time ...

The Healing Power of Senses: Your New Found Truth The Healing Power of Senses is a heartfelt invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the wisdom of your own body. In a world that rushes us from task to task, where screens and schedules pull us away from ourselves, this book offers something rare and vital: a return to the present moment through the power of your senses. Rather than offering rigid routines or complex theories, this book gently guides you back to what’s already within and around you—sound, scent, sight, touch, taste, light, movement, and space. These ...

Liquid Wealth: Navigating Water Rights for Profitable Investments is a groundbreaking guide for investors seeking to tap into one of the most overlooked yet valuable assets on Earth — water. As global populations rise, climate patterns shift, and agricultural demands soar, water is fast becoming not just a necessity, but a commodity with immense strategic and financial value. This book reveals how investing in water rights — the legal entitlements to use or sell water — can serve as a powerful and profitable means of building long-term wealth. From farmland irrigation and municipal ...

This publication provides professional engineers and construction managers with introductory technical guidance for evaluating alternatives for hazardous waste cleanup projects.

The system lied. Your body paid the price. Now it’s time to take it back. Con Vid 1984 is your roadmap to detoxing from modern toxins, rebuilding your immune system, and reclaiming control over your health. In a world flooded with fear campaigns, hidden agendas, and dangerous interventions disguised as “care,” this book reveals what they don’t want you to know. Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ The truth about environmental toxins and how they silently erode your health. ✅ A proven immune reset plan designed to cleanse your system naturally. ✅ Step-by-step detox protocols to flush ...

Future Build exposes the devastating environmental impact of modern construction while offering a bold vision for change. Construction shapes the world we live in, but also leaves one of the heaviest footprints on our planet. From the relentless heat of cement kilns to the towering steel and...

This is your down-to-earth, complete manual for achieving great gardening results with your own rich, organic soil. How do you recognize healthy soil? How much can your existing soil be improved? What are the best amendments to use for your soil? Let Building Soil answer your questions and be...

Imagine a calming guide that demystifies the often-overwhelming world of herbal remedies and natural medicine, empowering you to overcome health challenges and unlock a wellness-infused lifestyle. Introducing your blueprint for total wellness through the profound yet beautifully simple world of herbal remedies and natural medicine.

A “smart, honest, and down-to-earth” (Elizabeth Kolbert) citizen’s guide to the seven urgent changes that will really make a difference for our climate. If you think the only thing you can do to combat climate change is to install a smart thermostat or cook plant-based meat, you’re...

For fans of Three Times Lucky and The Penderwicks, this endearing new classic spins together sparkling humor, sizzle-pop writing, and a sassy main character with an unforgettable voice. Gertie Reece Foy is 100% Not-From-Concentrate awesome. She has a daddy who works on an oil rig, a...

50 Things to Know for Toxic-Free Living offers an approach to creating a healthier lifestyle by identifying cleaner choices in a variety of areas. This audiobook offers a practical guide to choosing better options and can be implemented without the hassle of sorting through scientific jargon. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, this audiobook provides a simple outline for detoxing. You'll discover the tools to start making empowered decisions for your well-being, and cultivate the foundation for prioritizing your health and the health of our planet.

Bloomsbury presents Taming the Chaos of Dementia by Barbara J. Huelat and Sharon T. Pochron, read by Laurence Bouvard. A hopeful and practical guide to taming the challenges of dementia with creative interventions inspired by real stories of sufferers and caregivers alike. If you've ever cared...

A book about alternative economic theory using ecological ethics, with some erotic foreplay. Economics affects everyone, even those that do not want to be concerned with money or finances. This book is a summary of alternative economic commentaries that emphasize democratic ethics. The Sustainable Cooperative for Organic Development believes in valuing human lives as responsible environmental stewards for our biosphere called Earth, and seeks ways to allow for biodiversity in civilization as well as the ecosystem. We believe in less monopolies, less corporate crony politics, less corruption...

Be one of the thousand of investors that are making money from cryptocurrency! Three books in one! Manuscript 1: 20 Alternatives to Bitcoin; Manuscript 2: Ethereum; Manuscript 3: Bitcoin....