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Books & Authors | Books
Gardening for the Faint of Heart
This humorous yet practicalgardening guide will help youget "down to earth". Packedwith whimsical illustrationsand overflowing with usefulsuggestions, Gardening for theFaint of Heart is ideal for thenovice gardener. Learn abouteverything from …
related subjects: Food and Gardening , New Catalyst Books
Gardening When It Counts
Growing Food in Hard Times
The decline of cheap oil is inspiring increasing numbers of North Americans to achieve some measure of backyard food self-sufficiency. In hard times, the family can be greatly helped by growing a highly productive food garden, requiring little cash …
related subjects: Food and Gardening , Post Carbon Prep / Peak Oil
The Great Neighborhood Book
A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Placemaking
Abandoned lots and litter-strewn pathways, or rows of green beans and pockets of wildflowers? Graffiti-marked walls and desolate bus stops, or shady refuges and comfortable seating? What transforms a dingy, inhospitable area into a dynamic gathering …
related subjects: Community Building , Urban Issues
Green Building A to Z
Understanding the Language of Green Building
Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. Green Building A to Z is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green …
related subjects: Green Building
Green Building Products
The GreenSpec® Guide to Residential Building Materials -- 3rd Edition
Interest in sustainable, green building practices is greater than ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth forests, or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders are looking for ways to ensure that their homes …
related subjects: Green Building
Green Careers
Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future
People of all ages and backgrounds are seeking work in career fields that will help save the planet, yet many people are unaware of the variety of green careers available. This unique career guidance book, based on labor market research, covers …
related subjects: Environment & Economy
Green Remodeling
Changing the World One Room at a Time
Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new home construction. But renovations can …
related subjects: Green Building
Green Restorations
Sustainable Building and Historic Homes
Some 40 percent of North Americans live in homes built prior to 1940, and when it comes time to remodel or restore our older homes, homeowners and contractors can find themselves lost in a morass of wildly divergent information and opinion. With …
related subjects: Green Building
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