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When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating from ache to action, doubt to possibility. “There’s an enormous amount of learning from many years of...

🌿Are you ready to create a home that reflects your style while caring for the planet? Imagine transforming every corner of your house into a stunning, sustainable sanctuary—without breaking the bank or compromising on elegance. 📖 This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the art of eco-chic living, blending creativity, sustainability, and practical design. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just starting your journey toward a greener lifestyle, Transform Your Home offers a treasure trove of ideas to inspire and empower you: Room-by-Room Guides: Learn how to create ...

From the New York Times best-selling journalist, the staggering, hidden story of an unlikely band of mothers who discovered the deadly secret of Love Canal, and exposed one of America’s most devastating environmental disasters. Lois Gibbs, Luella Kenny, and other mothers loved their...

From “tomorrow’s greatest designer” (The Atlantic), a personal and deeply researched look at how the choices we build into our environment reflect and determine the way we think, connect, and live. We've been led to believe that purposefully designed spaces are something reserved only for...

“If wilderness is outlawed, only outlaws can save wilderness.” Edward Abbey In a collection of gripping stories of adventure, Doug Peacock, loner, iconoclast, environmentalist, and contemporary of Edward Abbey, reflects on a life lived in the wild, asking the question many ask in their...

Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town. Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2016, Cecilia has called...

Build the Home of Your Dreams from Shipping Containers, for a Fraction of What a Traditional House Costs What if you could own a modern, beautiful home without a thirty-year mortgage hanging over you? Do you love the idea of container homes but feel lost the moment you think about permits, foundations, insulation, and wiring? Are you afraid that one wrong move, the wrong land, the wrong container, the wrong permit, could cost you everything? Housing has never felt more out of reach. Mortgages stretch across decades, building costs keep climbing, and a place that's truly yours slips further ...

Is your home really as safe to breathe in as you think? Air Purifiers Exposed reveals the truth about indoor air pollution—and how you can drastically improve your home’s air quality without relying solely on expensive air purifiers. Whether you or your loved ones suffer from asthma, allergies, or chemical sensitivities—or you simply want a healthier space to live in—this guide is packed with proven solutions to cleanse the air you breathe. ✔ Discover natural ways to purify air without toxic chemicals ✔ Learn how to remove hidden pollutants like dust, pollen, VOCs, and mold ✔ ...

A classic exposé in company with An Inconvenient Truth and Silent Spring, The Story of Stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Leonard examines the “stuff” we use everyday, offering a galvanizing...

"Madeline Ostrander narrates in tones of warning, anger, and sadness as she ticks off the environmental crises facing the world. She adds something else, too: sentiment."- AudioFile This program is read by the author. From rural Alaska to coastal Florida, a vivid account of Americans working to...

Read by the author, Nancy Birtwhistle. Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth – from tricky stains to descaling kettles. This engaging guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small...

She came to save a dying town. She never expected it would save her. Tourism director Maren Ellis has built her career on transforming struggling destinations into thriving communities—from a distance. Armed with data, marketing strategies, and a carefully guarded heart, she arrives in Pine Ridge, Colorado, to launch an eco-friendly tourism initiative that could rescue the small mountain town from economic collapse. It's a six-week contract. In and out by Christmas. No attachments. Caleb Winters loves his hometown with a fierce loyalty that runs generations deep. As the owner of Winters' ...

Unlock the potential of solar energy with Solar Power Integration, your ultimate guide to harnessing the sun's power for a more sustainable and cost-efficient home. This comprehensive eBook dives deep into every aspect of solar power, empowering you to make informed decisions and seamlessly incorporate solar energy into your daily life. Begin your journey with an introduction to solar power integration, exploring the basics of solar energy and the compelling reasons to embrace this renewable resource. Learn about the essential components of a solar power system, setting a solid foundation ...

The complete text of the landmark encyclical letter from Pope Francis that, as Time magazine reported, “rocked the international community” In the Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality, the beloved Pope exhorts the world to combat environmental degradation and its impact on the poor...

Unlock the secret path to creating your dream tiny home community with Navigating Tiny Home Permits. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from the philosophical roots of tiny living to the future trends shaping this innovative housing movement. Whether you're a prospective tiny home owner, developer, or community planner, this book provides all the insights you need to understand complex zoning and land use regulations, demystify the permitting process, and embrace sustainable building practices. Dive into essential chapters that break down zoning laws, land evaluation, and local...

From the front lines of the movement for safer products, environmental health expert Lindsay Dahl takes us on her journey from skeptic to activist, exposing the secret forces that keep toxic chemicals in our homes, bodies, and environment—showing us how to fight back and keep our families safe...

The "Australian" Winnie the Pooh eBook Crafted and Beautifully Illustrated into an Animal Storybook Adventure. Meet Wally the Wombat, Australia’s lovable answer to Winnie the Pooh, in a heartfelt adventure about courage, friendship, and protecting the planet. What happens when a peaceful forest is in danger? Can a humble wombat and his friends make a big difference? What lessons can be learned about nature and kindness? Join Wally the Wombat, in a delightful animal storybook filled with charm, warmth, and wisdom. This tale isn’t just a bedtime story; it’s a meaningful journey through ...

Earth Our Garden Home offers a collection of Creation Care lesson plans for children, reflections on the parables of Jesus, and tips for Living the Lessons in the child's home, school, or parish. Wondering questions are included for Montessori based Christian formation programs. Resources and lesson plans are based on best practices of environmental education. Author Cynthia Coe is a 2014-2016 Environmental Stewardship Fellow of The Episcopal Church and wrote these resources for use by children in The Episcopal Church. Lessons may be used by Episcopal parishes, VBS programs, camps, and ...

Get started on your composting journey with this practical, accessible, and fun guide to reducing your waste—including this book when you finish reading! Composting is so much more than just transforming food into soil; it is deeply existential, radical, and soul-opening. And no, it's not just...

At the close of the twentieth century, corporate capitalism extended its reach over the globe. While its defenders argue that globalization is the only way forward for modern, democratic societies, the spread of this system is failing to meet even the most basic needs of billions of individuals around the world. Moreover, the entrenchment of this free market system is undermining the foundations of healthy societies, caring communities, and personal wellbeing.