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In this accessible guide to the meanings of sustainability, Kent Portney describes the evolution of the idea and examines its application in a variety of contemporary contexts - from economic growth and consumption to government policy and urban planning.

Whether you are planning to build, buy, or retrofit a home, this illuminating book takes you on a virtual tour of the home of the future. Award-winning author and respected housing expert Anna DeSimone lights the way for enjoying a home that is healthier, more comfortable, saves money, and reduces your carbon footprint.

The future of our cities is not what it used to be. The modern-city model that took hold globally in the twentieth century has outlived its usefulness. It cannot solve the problems it helped to create - especially global warming. Fortunately, a new model for urban development is emerging in cities to aggressively tackle the realities of climate change. In Life After Carbon, urban sustainability consultants Pete Plastrik and John Cleveland assemble this global pattern of urban reinvention from the stories of 25 "innovation lab" cities across the globe.

Starting your own garden in five dummy-proof steps, and master and grow over 30 kinds of popular fruits and veggies for complete self-sufficiency.

This book was written for one purpose: to teach you the specialized skills necessary for surviving an urban disaster. Even something as simple as a widespread power outage can quickly escalate into a full-scale emergency as people struggle to cope with the lifestyle changes required to survive these situations. You will learn how to make a survival plan which includes provisions for evacuating if possible and hunkering down within the city limits if necessary. You will learn how to procure food and water.

Instead of looking at shipping containers as a waste disposal issue, we can view them as a gigantic abundance of a potential enormous building material frenzy. Shipping containers are instantly available across the world. Though соntаіnеr housing is a nеw соnсерt, the рорulаrіtу аnd public interest іn thеm іѕ growing rаріdlу in mаnу соuntrіеѕ. Thе оbvіоuѕ есоnоmіс bеnеfіtѕ, with thе grееn есо-frіеndlу рrасtісеѕ оf rесусlіng аnd sustainability, create a lоt оf орроrtunіtу fоr mоdеrn аrсhіtесtѕ аnd builders tо develop аnd improve thе соntаіnеr home соnсерt.

How to Do Things is a fascinating window into life in early 20th-century America and was the first work to collect centuries of practical information, neighborly wisdom, and generational knowledge and compile it into one comprehensive volume.

¡Prepárate para deshacerte de ese peso extra, comer lo que quieras y vivir un estilo de vida más saludable con el ayuno intermitente! No, no es una dieta tonta o un programa de hambre extrema. El ayuno intermitente es una forma de arte y ciencia que implica persistencia fisiológica y psicológica que se ha practicado desde tiempos antiguos. El Arte y la Ciencia del Ayuno Intermitente para Mujeres es tu última parada para aprender todo lo que necesitas saber como mujer sobre el ayuno intermitente basado en la investigación científica.

Two books in one! Book 1: Alcoholic Cure: How to Stop Drinking Now: Learn practical, holistic, relevant approaches and effective strategies that will empower you for the rest of your life. Free yourself from the shackles of your dreaded alcohol addiction; freedom is just a step away and is completely attainable. Book 2: Living Sober: Life Beyond Alcoholism Guide: The road to recovery can be tough and arduous. But Charles Fuchs reveals his practical solution and guide to stay sober for the rest of your life!

If you feel like climate change and the state of our planet just keeps getting worse and there’s nothing we can do to stop it then you’ve picked up the right book–because tons of efforts are already underway to save our planet, and we’d love for you to join the fight. Good News, Planet Earth is your go-to guide to learn about all the amazing sustainable developments that are being put in place worldwide to combat warming temperatures, pollution, deforestation, the use of wasteful products, and threats to our diverse wildlife.

If simplicity is an art, then Dominique Loreau is a master. Having lived in Japan for many years and inspired by oriental philosophy, Dominique Loreau discovered the beauty of a life well lived through the art of simplicity. Her lifestyle rests on the principle of 'less is more' and imbues all areas of existence, from the material to the spiritual.

Permaculture is the gardening and farming roadmap of the future. It teaches you to work with nature so that the Earth will be your ally, not your foe. It’s a must-have for every person concerned about the environment and sustainable living. It contains valuable lessons and strategies critical for the future of life on Earth.

Interested in growing your own food? From the author of the award-winning homesteading memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills, comes a friendly, down-to-earth little guide for starting and maintaining a thriving food garden. In Little Farm in the Garden, Susan Colleen Browne shares the evolution of her own homestead garden with warmth and humor. Whether you’re starting with a pot, a small plot, or dedicated garden beds, this handy booklet covers the basic nuts-and-bolts of growing your own food like selecting crops, raising food without chemicals, and creating healthy soil. If you've read ...

You will be introduced to modern methods to increase your crop yield by over 200 percent using these simple methods. Discover how to use less resources to produce more quality crop. Use less resources such as less seeds, less water, and even less land to grow the same quantity of rice. Buy this book today to increase your income and your crop yield.

Looking to save money on your energy bills and help the planet at the same time? Look no further than Energy Efficiency, the ultimate guide to making your home more eco-friendly and financially savvy. With 16 comprehensive chapters, this eBook covers everything you need to know about energy usage, from evaluating your home's efficiency to financing options for energy-efficient upgrades. Starting with an introduction that explains why energy efficiency matters and how it can benefit your wallet and the planet, the book then dives into practical tips for understanding your energy use and ...

Author and YouTuber Zoey Arielle opens up about her struggle with loving all the things in life we bring home. A hoarder in disguise, Arielle has mastered the tools needed to embrace simplicity and the minimalist philosophy. Life can stress anyone out. So, by embracing minimalism, you’ll be saying good-bye to stress and everything that you never needed anyway. Discover a greater focus and true freedom as you live your new life with a real sense of gratitude for everything and everyone around you.

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Hobby Farming and Growing Potatoes. Farming, growing your own crops, and raising animals have never been as easy as they are today. With modern technology and access to a plethora of knowledge and resources, farming can not only be easy but profitable as well - even for someone who has never stepped out of the city. In fact, you can do it from the comfort of your own home! You don’t need a lot of money to get started, but you need to start with the right knowledge if you want to succeed.

SCOD Eco-Theory Text - Architectural theory based on SCOD (Sustainable Cooperative for Organic Development) Thesis 2000. This is a manifesto of ecological, historical, and futurist co-habitation philosophy. This text based edition describes phenomenology of Nature in shire design; Version: 18 Ecological Theory. SCOD mainly exists online as a free educational network. Sales of this book help fund SCOD research, partnerships, and Green awards.

According to squaremilefarms.org, We eat only 0.1 percent of the planet’s edible plants. Really? No matter the case, searching for plants that won't kill you if eaten can be tricky sometimes—especially if you are living off the grid or partially off the grid. This guide can help you find solutions to a lot of the stress and turmoil in locating edible plants in the Northeast. This book is a guide for how to find, prepare, and eat delicious forest plants in the Northeast, and makes the most of homesteading practices

What can we, as ordinary citizens, do about climate change? While countless environmental books focus on the causes of our current crisis, Advocating for the Environment is one of the first to focus on advocacy and policy-based solutions, arming listeners with the tools they need to take action and enact change.