Self-sufficiency and ‘green’ lifestyle Books

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Sometimes the most effective way to talk about a good idea is to write a story. This book tells the story of Ed Rice, a semi-retired senior town planner who spent 50 years planning the suburban developments of the town of Blandville, the place that could...

Bicycles are wonderful tools for exercise, reconnection, refreshment and transport. But human powered transport is more than just bicycles. This book introduces bicycles and some practical alternatives through summaries, interviews and home made cycles...

In a world consumed by darkness, Krishna sheds light on how to save ourselves and our planet.Containing 111 standalone topics on everything from how the universe was created to beautiful, yet practical advice on life, love, pain and suffering,...

Simple Living is my passion in life. I believe in Self Reliance in every aspect of my life. I have lived Off the Grid for many years and have learnt to harvest and store solar energy, water and food. I would love to share all that I have learned from my...

Do You Need to Build a Home That Will Last into the Future? Recognise the Signs!Let's face it: our lives change. We transition from single to couple, to young family, to growing family, to empty-nester, to retirement. Would you love to live in a home...

This book investigates co-housing as an alternative housing form in relation to sustainable urban development. Co-housing is often lauded as a more sustainable way of living. The primary aim of this book is to critically explore co-housing in the context...

Have fun, save money, and improve your home with these easy step-by-step projectsAre you looking for a way to make your bathroom a little more beautiful? Or maybe you'd like to give your tired furniture a face-lift, improve your home's air quality, or...

Going Off The Grid: Escape the Toxicity of Polluted Cities, and Discover the Secret to a Healthier and Happier Life.From helping you live more sustainably, to giving you the independence and self-sufficiency you crave when you're out in nature or on the...

Contained within this volume is a complete guide to gardening in New Zealand, with chapters on Bee-keeping and poultry-breeding. Although old, this book contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable value to modern gardeners and...

Taken from the sixty-fifth annual report of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, this is an analysis of the importance of honey in the early twentieth century. It discusses how the demand for honey sharply increased in Europe with the outbreak...

My Home Farm is a book written by Katharine Burton and published in 1883. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences in managing and living on a farm. The book covers a wide range of topics related to farming, including animal husbandry,...

Current expectations and standards of comfort are almost certainly unsustainable and new methods and ideas will be required if there is to be any prospect of a significantly lower carbon society. This collection reassesses relationships between people...

In today's fast-paced and consumer-driven world, it is crucial to understand the significant role that family values play in shaping our consumption patterns. Our values serve as a compass, guiding us in making responsible choices and ensuring the...

"The Fragile Planet" will take you on an inspirational journey towards a sustainable future. In an era where our planet faces unprecedented challenges, this book is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient world...

 Monitoring biological systems in the midst of environment challenges has arisen as a basic in our period, as the planet wrestles with phenomenal ecological changes. Biological systems, complex snare of interconnected life forms and their actual...

Unleash Your Dream Home with "BARNDOMINIUM FLOOR PLANS AND DESIGNS 2024"! Are you ready to transform your living space into a stunning masterpiece that seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern luxury? Look no further! Dive into the future of...

If you want to become self-sufficient and don't have a huge budget, keep reading!Even if you live in the city and have never gardened or raised livestock you CAN become self-sufficient. Homesteading for Beginners will help you develop a realistic plan...

Everybody seems to be worried about energy nowadays. There are some good reasons for this. The price of home heating fuels has almost doubled in the past two years and may yet go higher. For many people, this creates problems. Comfort and warmth are very...

This early work is a fascinating read for any small-holding enthusiast or historian of small-scale farming, which contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Foreword, Poultry, Vegetables, Fruit Culture,...

This early work is a fascinating read for any gardening enthusiast or historian, but contains much information that is still useful and practical today. It is a thoroughly recommended title for the amateur or professional horticulturalist and arborist's...

"The Book of Bee-keeping" is a classic guide to keeping bees for profit and pleasure. It includes complete instructions for setting up and managing a successful apiary, as well as tips and observations from a life-long keeper on how to avoid problems and...

Travel the world and meet 14 people living an eco friendly, sustainable life.  From a giant greenhouse on a Norwegian island in the arctic circle to a cave house in southern Spain…from a small farm in southern Australia to an apartment in Ho...

Homesteading is not for the faint of heart--Caran Jantzen confesses in this honest memoir--although I have felt faint of heart often since homesteading. It is physically, mentally and emotionally taxing. Although falling into bed after a long day of...

A meet in the middle educational kid's picture book with the tale of a little guy on his way home,a most insightful story to add to your children's books.

Do you want to provide fresh produce for your family through backyard gardening?Do you wish to build an affordable, sustainable, regenerative, resilient, low-maintenance, and abundant garden?Permaculture makes the most use of what nature provides for us...

Do you know humans are the new parasite on the Earth? Do you realize that Mother Earth is tired of satiating our never-ending needs? Humans are anthropocentric and humankind has crossed all the limits in exploiting the Earth's resources. The drastic...

This book addresses a topic of life and death importance, your life and death to be precise. There is nothing more important than the quality of your life, and the difference you make to others, and the wider world.In this ground-breaking book, you will...

A Simple, Organized, Doable Yet Comprehensive Approach to Support Familles and CommunitiesIn this inspiring book, Kim Fournier offers a ground-breaking solution to the two major challenges threatening humanity and the planet: the climate crisis and the...

The Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Prevent CancerAs much as 40 percent of cancers occur because of the way we live our lives. By making what might be small changes to our lifestyles, we can significantly reduce the chances of getting, and dying from,...

¿Son los preppers unos chiflados? ¿Pierden el tiempo? ¿Se preocupan en exceso?¿O son sus preocupaciones coherentes y fundamentadas?El planeta se desmorona, lo vemos día tras día. Sean desastres de origen natural o atribuibles a la intervención del...

'Doodle with Intent' is an illustrated Art Story series by Dude Ll.Nonsensical picture books with whimsical pen and ink, and brush and ink doodle illustrations each with a short cryptic tale about the quirky good in life, this one is an...

Help! Where Do I Start?Over the last few years, I've been asking people like you how they feel about climate change. Many are weighed down by the responsibility and scale of what's required. More strikingly, I find them describing the same recurring...

Everywoman's Canning Book: The A B C Of Safe Home Canning And Preserving (1918) by Mary Burke Hughes is a comprehensive guide to safe and effective home canning and preserving. The book covers everything from the basics of canning and preserving to more...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

The rise of smart energy technologies is transforming all aspects of social life. This innovative book critically interrogates the global utopian vision for smart energy and the ultimate consumer-the Resource Man-who is intended to realise its aims...

The Cleaner Planet PlaybookA Guide to being a helpful human on EarthDo you want to have better health and live in a cleaner environment?If you do, you are not alone. Research shows that sixty to eighty percent of people want to achieve better health and...

Protect Yourself And Your Family In Any Disaster And Crisis: Discover A Complete Guide On Survival Skills.  Do you want to know how you can save your life when the time comes?  Crisis can hit at any time and place. A terrifying storm might...

SKIP is a bridge to connect aspiring homesteaders with older folks looking for someone to steward their land.Are you young and dreading a costly journey through college and the rat race? Will you pursue money so you reach your goals sooner or follow your...

Twisted Oak is the inspiring, true story of a family seeking a more sustainable life in a complex, technology-driven world. Their journey leads them to build a self-sustaining home and lifestyle in the sunny mountains of southwestern Colorado as they...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to independent farming, with information on all aspects from selecting a farm to growing strawberries. With a wealth of invaluable information and useful tips, this timeless handbook will be of...

Wear Vintage Now! is a book for everyone who loves women’s vintage fashion, but could use more knowledge—and encouragement—to wear and collect it well. Learn how to choose vintage items that fit, how to start with winning pieces and add...

Unlock the transformative power of a sustainable mindset in "Mindset for Success: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals." This empowering book explores the vital link between mindset and sustainable development. Learn how a growth mindset...

Initially published in 1966. A study of the social and economic conditions of a small fishing village in Kelantan, on the north-east coast of Malay.  The study, from August 1939 to July 1940 is based on collaborations with the author's husband's...