New Society Publishers: 243 books
In the Business of Change
How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2018
Our communities are facing the fallout from the demise of vital industry, bankrupt economies, bad policy or policing, and political mismanagement. People are looking for answers, and the "same old" simply won't do.
In the Business of Change is a practical and inspirational guide that...
by Oscar H. Will, Karen K. Will
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Fueled by a failing economy and a passionate desire for a return to simpler times, a new wave of homesteaders is seeking the good life, and the kind of true satisfaction that can only be built, not bought. Many of these modern pioneers are cash poor, but rich in energy and creativity. Plowing with...
by Diana Leafe Christian
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2003
An intentional community is a group of people who have chosen to live or work together in pursuit of a common ideal or vision. An ecovillage is a village-scale intentional community that intends to create ecological social economic and spiritual sustainability over several generations.The 90s saw a revitalized...
by Dan Chiras
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Our automobile culture is devastating for the environment but private passenger vehicles are unlikely to disappear from our roads anytime soon. Greener cars and fuels will be a necessity for many years to come.Green Transportation Basics is a guide to greening your personal driving habits by dramatically...
by Alex Wilson and Mark Piepkorn
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2008
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 are healthy safe beautiful and efficient.In these pages are...
by Richard Register
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Most of the world's population now lives in cities. So if we are to address the problems of environmental deterioration and peak oil adequately the city has to be a major focus of attention.EcoCities is about re-building cities and towns based on ecological principles for the long term sustainability...
by Paul Scheckel
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2005
With rising energy costs, homeowners are beginning to examine the energy efficiency of their own homes, asking questions that range from where energy comes from and how much it costs, to how to choose new appliances and what options exist for renewable energy?The Home Energy Diet answers all these...
Sustainable Market Farming
Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's...
The Ever Curious Gardener
Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2018
Curious why caressing your cucumber plants will help them bear more fruit? Or why you should grow oranges from seed even if the fruit is inedible? Or why trees need to sleep and how to help them?
Join acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich on a journey through the delights of your...
The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
Save Money, Save the Earth
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Increasing the energy efficiency of your home can save you money, help the environment, and enhance your comfort, but how do you decide which improvements are the most beneficial and cost-effective? Completely revised to incorporate the latest developments in green technology, The Consumer Guide to Home...
by Dan Chiras
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Energy bills have skyrocketed in North America and traditional energy sources can be as damaging to the environment as they are to your pocketbook. The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy will show you how to slash your home energy costs while dramatically reducing your carbon footprint.Completely...
by Richard Gilbert and Anthony Perl
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Modern societies now rely almost entirely on oil for moving people and freight. The impacts on transport of scarcer and more expensive oil pose major challenges to humanity. They require revolutions in our thinking about mobility and consequent changes in all forms of transport.Transport Revolutions...
Pure Charcuterie
The Craft and Poetry of Curing Meats at Home
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 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....
Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook
Your Complete Guide to Living Beyond the Grid with Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2015
What book would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? Widely regarded as the ‘bible’ of off-grid living, The Solar Living Sourcebook might be your best choice. With over 600,000 copies in print worldwide, it is the most comprehensive resource available for anyone interested in lessening...