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An Inconvenient Truth
Al Gore
2006 p/b
At first glance a book written on the climate crises by a former US Vice President maybe thought of as something strange. (He did write a book before running for President "Earth in the Balance" which did not have much impact here).
However, reading the current book it is written in a very sincere way. Partly written in his life's journey to date. Why he has made certain decisions (plus his father before him) but at the same time realising what has happened to the planet in the meanwhile. He states in the book that he has vowed to make the climate crisis the top priority of his professional life. So for many years now he has travelled to many countries talking about what is happening to the planet with an excellent slide and graphic show.
So with all this experience, knowledge and enthusiasm it was thought a good idea to put it into a book (plus video - see below). At first glance the book seems to spell out doom and gloom, but it is not. It spells out what is happening to the planet in a very clear, concise and honest way. If you want to understand why global warming is happening, how it affects different parts of the planet in very different ways (floods, hurricanes, droughts etc) this book is for you (and/or video). The photographs are exceptional but for me personally, the clear straightforward graphics are the best.
"We have everything we need to begin solving this crisis, with the possible exception of the will to act". Al Gore.
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Eat Yourself Happy
Dr M T Isaac and Dr M B Isaac
2004
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Not only do we need to eat food to stay in good physical health, but also it has an immense value to our mental health. Nowadays everyone seems to be living in the fast lane, which in many cases can lead to fatigue, depression, sleeplessness and anxiety, partly because we don't always have time to prepare the nutritious food we all need. This book is very good at explaining why we need to take more care of what we eat.
There are several sections covering many aspects we may come across sometime in our life. From addiction and cravings, eating disorders, memory problems, to migraine, low mood and depression, plus many more. Included are several recipes for breakfast, light snacks and soups, main dishes and desserts, together with detoxing, juices, and quick and easy ways that you could improve on your favourite foods.
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The Gaia Book of Organic Gardening
Forwarded by Patrick Holden from the Soil Association
This edition 2005 p/b
This is a very informative book that covers all aspects of organic gardening, whether you have been gardening the organic way for sometime or maybe it is something you are thinking of doing.
It covers many items you need to know including how to look after and improve your soil, crop rotation, edible plants to name but a very few.
The section on weeds is interesting as it not only explains how to get rid of them safely, but also how you can use some as companion planting, and others you can keep to encourage wildlife to your garden. Another section is about pest control, including the bane of every gardeners life - slugs and snails, and how to distinguish good bugs from bad.
Full of good clear colour photographs throughout - a bargain book!
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Organic Year
Patricia Gallimore
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We are taken through the organic year with Patricia Gallimore visiting organic farms, manufacturers and food suppliers. She talks to some key people in the organic community - such as Andrew Whitley from the award winning Village Bakery in Cumbria, Helen Browning from Eastbrook Farm in Wiltshire and Lizzie Vann of Baby Organix.
Each months lists the fruit and vegetables which should be tried, focusing on some of the products in detail eg how and when to grow, what research shows, how to freeze, dry and store foods, plus loads of useful hints and tips.
This book is an excellent and comprehensive guide to the organic way of living, with lovely colour photographs throughout.
You don't have to be an Archers fan, but if you are the author is Pat Archer - the organic farmer in the series. Both on and off air she has had a long-standing interest in organic farming.
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Circle Houses
David Pearson
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Yurts, tipis and benders - all different, but all circle houses.
Inspiring and interesting stories from around the world are in this book. People from all walks of life have used this form of living for thousands of years. This book looks at the history, from Mongolian gers, Kyrgyzstan yurts, Turkoman gers to tipis and benders which are all made a little differently from country to country.
Illustrated with great colour photographs and stories from 21st-century nomads, each having their own story to tell.
A great little book.
95pp
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AECB Yearbook
A Sustainable Building Guide
2006 p/b
This is published by the Association for Environment Conscious Building. The Association promotes the use of products and materials that are safe, healthy and sustainable. This handbook includes useful information on how to make a building more environmentally friendly, whether it is for a new build, retrofit or just for awareness sake. Building regulations are changing rapidly as the Government now accepts that human-induced climate change is a most serious threat to us all. This book is up to date with many of the changes that are happening.
Also, a good part of the book contains an A-Z of members and services they can offer, from architects, builders, rainwater specialists, solar to natural paint suppliers. A very good value for money book.
222 pp
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Freewheeling Homes
David Pearson
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This book features the stories of 20 people from Brotain and North America who have restored or created unique homes on wheels. From converted buses hand-crafted gypsy wagons, through to restored vintage caravans and restored show folks vans. Each tells a story of the joy of living close to nature and the open road.
It also includes an interesting chapter on the types of wagons, which come in various shapes and sizes, and all having traditional names.
Good clean colour photes throughout.
95pp
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Wildlife of Britain & Europe
Michael Chinery
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A beautifully illustrated field guide to over 800 species, each one well detailed with at-a-glance descriptions, range and habitats. So if you want to know more about mammals, birds, insects and amphibians, to name but a few, this is an excellent book to get you started.
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In Search of Natural Architecture
David Pearson
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If you want to buy a book to give you an insight on how buildings can look, then this is the one.
David Pearson is an architect whose background is in houses with environmental and holistic designs. The wonderful photographs illustrate the connections between buildings, landscapes and our lives. It takes you well away from the domination of corporate architecture. Just a little rediscovery of ancient wisdom can make all the difference to a building.
Pearson through words and photographs takes you from traditional dwellings, which have been used for thousands of years, to modern natural architecture that can make you live in harmony within buildings plus the surrounding land. As mentioned previously, wonderful photographs but it also has the added bonus of great accompanying text.
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No Waste Like Home
Penney Poyzer
2005
Every year we spend £400 million on food and generate 29 million tons of household waste. What is more worrying is that our homes are so full of toxins there are making us sick. TVs, computers, cleaning and beauty products are emitting waste that we do not know about, waste that is potentially killing us.
This book accompanies the BBC2 series of the same name. Expert Penny Poyzer, who runs the Nottingham eco home, gives your house a brutally honest health and wealth check. In doing so she shows how you could save up to £4000 per year.
There are hundred of quick and easy ways to improve your home, car, shopping bills and health. This book is packed with stark facts and practical targets. Every home should have a copy.
(Available from 25th August 2005).
192pp
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The Heritage Trees of Britain and Northern Ireland
Jon Stokes and Donald Rodger
2004 h/b
Individual trees adorn the countryside and are as important to our heritage as great stately homes and monuments. All the trees mentioned in this book are accessible to the public yet astonishingly many are unprotected by law. Heritage trees do not enjoy the same protection as historic buildings but now The Tree Council is working on a system that will safeguard them for future generations.
Each of these trees here has a story to tell. From the original Bramley apple tree, which is still going strong in a private Nottingham garden to the legendary Bleeding Yew growing in a Welsh churchyard. All the 80 trees mentioned have a rich history, which is interestingly explained, a map location and where they are
sited. Beautifully photographed by two well known photographers - Archie Miles and Edward Parker.
A really good value for money buy.
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The Rainwater Technology Handbook
Klaus W. Kong
2001
The author is a leading independent architect and consulting engineer. He specialises in rainwater and process water systems.
The subtitle "Rainharvesting in buildings" is a good summary of what this book is all about.
Global issues of water for a sustainable future are looked at with a variety of examples, from The Olympic Summer Games 2000 in Australia, Chile - water from fog to water supplies in England and many examples from his home country, Germany.
The section on technology guidelines is excellent and includes examples of systems, collecting surfaces, filters, pumps and so on. The book also has chapters on Health & Safety, the legal position as it has evolved, using Germany as an example.
Good clear photographs, graphs, tables and diagrams in both colour and black and white throughout.
142pp
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The Natural Paint Decorator
Lynn Edwards
and Julia Lawless
This edition 2006 p/b
First published in 2002 as The Natural Paint Book
Many people are aware of the dangers posed by conventional paints to our health and environment but are unsure about natural alternatives. This book bridges that information gap by explaining the components and properties of conventional and eco-paints. With step-by-step instructions and photographs it shows how to make beautiful and hard wearing paint and finishes from readily available ingredients.
The book also shows you how to create beautiful paint effects for your home. Guided by the authors' expert design advice you will learn how to chooses the paints and techniques to decorate in keeping with the age and character of your home.
Paints and finishes covered include: caseins, distempers, lime paints, eco emulsions, wood stains, oils & waxes and gloss paints.
One of the authors, Lynn Edwards, used to work here at the Green Shop. As stated above, this book is the same as The Natural Paint Book but has the suppliers list updated.
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Ozmon and the Golden Carrot
Matt Tweed
2000
Follow the extraordinary adventures of Star Kat, Princess Bunina and Roborg Mouse as they battle hyperdimensional Zorgs and the evil Fox 'n Slugg in the epic struggle for control of the all powerful Golden Carrot of Ozmon.
A fantastic story with wonderful drawings.
Recycled materials throughout!
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