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  • From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflondon AT mindspring.com>
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  • Subject: Agriculture bibliography Part 19
  • Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2000 01:02:38 -0500




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Wind Power for Home & Business : Renewable Energy for the 1990s and
Beyond (Real
Goods Independent Living Book)
by Paul Gipe Our Price: $28.00 You Save: $7.00 (20%) Usually ships
in 24 hours
Paperback - (May 1993) 432 pages
Reviews Booknews, Inc. , October 1, 1993 A comprehensive guide to
using wind to
power private houses and small businesses and farms. Describes and
illustrates
the
wide range of systems now commercially available; suggests criteria
for citing;
includes equations for figuring out the power potential of various
sizes in
various
conditions; and discusses legal and safety issues. Annotation
copyright Book
News,
Inc. Portland, Or. Excerpted from Wind Power for Home & Business :
Renewable
Energy for the 1990s and Beyond by Paul Gipe. Copyright 1993.
Reprinted by
permission. All rights reserved Wind works. It's reliable. It's
economical. It
makes environmental sense. And it's here now. Wind machines are not
tomorrow's
technology. Whether it's on a giant wind farm in California, in a
small village
in
Morocco, or in the backyard of a Kansas wheat farmer, wind energy
works today in
a
variety of applications around the world. You too can put this
renewable
resource to
work. The following chapters explain how to go about doing just that:
how to
select
and install the small wind power systems on the market today. Wind
technology
has
come a long way since the mid-1970s when the only wind turbines
available were
1930s-era machines salvaged from ranchers on the Great Plains. During
the past
decade wind technology has come of age with the development of
advanced small
wind
turbines. These rugged yet extremely simple designs have greatly
improved the
reliability and performance of small wind machines. But as you'll see
in the
chapters ahead, wind machines are not for everyone. To use the wind
successfully
you must have a good site, have enough wind, and select the right
machine. You
also
need something else. Using wind energy takes courage. Wind machines
are not
cheap,
and whether you install it yourself or contract a dealer to do it, the
installation
of a wind machine is an undertaking fraught with risk and uncertainty.
At some
point, after considering all the pros and cons, a decision must be
made that
only
you can make. You must weigh the options, then act. The people who use
wind
energy
are prudent, but they're doers. People use wind machines for many
reasons:
economic, environmental, and philosophical. The knowledge that you're
saving
money--in some cases earning it--is often sufficient reward for
plunging into
wind
energy. Yet for many there's more to it than that. Windmills have
fascinated us
for
centuries and will continue to do so. Like campfires or falling water,
they're
mesmerizing, indeed, entrancing. People respond almost instinctively.
Few escape
the
excitement created by a sleek turbine whirring in the wind. Working
with the
wind
is more than just a means to cheap electricity. It becomes a way of
life, a way
of
living in closer harmony with the world around us. Harnessing the wind
for
energy
enables us to regain some sense of responsibility for meeting our own
needs, and
for
reducing our impact on the environment. By generating our own
electricity
cleanly
and with a renewable resource we can reduce the need for distant power
plants
and
their attendant ills.

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Earth to Spirit : In Search of Natural Architecture
by David Pearson, William McDonough List Price: $17.95 Our Price:
$14.36 You
Save:
$3.59 (20%) Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours. Paperback -
160 pages
(May 1995) Chronicle Books; ISBN: 0811807312 ; Dimensions (in
inches): 0.61 x
10.28
x 8.64
Reviews Synopsis From the author of The Natural House Book comes a
provocative
volume for anyone interested in design, designing or building which
integrates
the
lessons of the past with today's technology to create structures where
the land,
the
home, and the spirit coexist harmoniously. 146 color photos. 18
illustrations.
Customer Comments Average Customer Review: Number of Reviews: 1
blumberg AT jerusalemail.com from Auckland, New Zealand , October 7, 1998
Harmony
of
nature and Technology Earth to spirit explores classic habitats from
all
corners of
the world, and introduces us to the basic, and common shelter needs of
us all.
Although the book concentrates more on rural, and ethnic dwellings,
Pearson also
shows the adaptations relevant to Western cosmopolitan life. Too often
an author
is
either "high tech" or "green". In Earth to Spirit, we see how it is
possible to
live
in an ecologically sound dwelling, while maintaining and incorporating
the
modern
technologies prevalent in modern homes. --This text refers to the
hardcover
edition
of this title

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Places of the Soul : Architecture and Environmental Design As a
Healing Art
by Christopher Day List Price: $20.00 Our Price: $16.00 You Save:
$4.00 (20%)
Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours. Paperback - 192 pages
Reprint
edition
(June 1993) Thorsons Pub; ISBN: 1855383055 ; Dimensions (in inches):
0.47 x
9.23 x
5.99
Reviews Synopsis : At a time when the environment is increasingly
under the
spotlight, "Places of the Soul" examines how people can reinstate the
human
factor
in the building equation. From the Publisher : Challenges
conventional
building
and design practices and demonstrates how our built environments can
be made
physically, socially, and spiritually enriching.
Customer Comments : penina AT intermind.net from Nevada, USA , October
13, 1997
Buildings really do harm or heal us: Here's the how and why.
Christopher Day's
"Places of the Soul" is an eye-opening examination of why and how
buildings
impact
our health, our productivity, our moods, and even our spirits. Written
both to
architects and non-architects, he speaks in plain English to bring
many
different
aspects of the built environment to our awareness. Books like this
tend to be
pedantic, possessing a narrow aesthetic (i.e. the author's). However,
Day, while
admitting his biases, is more focused on how to enrich the world we
live in now,
whether with the softening textures of sensitive landscaping or the
appropriate
use
of harder angles when the mood these conjure is necessary. If you are
thinking
about building or remodeling, and/or want to understand more about
your built
surroundings, this book is certain to challenge your viewpoint, and
leave you
with a
few ideas of your own about how you can relate consciously,
sensitively, and
responsibly to your present environment.

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The Natural House Catalog : Everything You Need to Create an
Environmentally
Friendly Home
by David Pearson (Editor) List Price: $23.00 Our Price: $18.40 You
Save: $4.60
(20%) Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours. Paperback
(January 1996)
Fireside; ISBN: 0684801981 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.81 x 9.66 x
8.29 Reviews
Synopsis Featuring specific "how-to" projects written by specialists,
as well
as an
index organized by city and region, this book is a natural for home
builders,
renovators, decorators, and fixer-uppers who cherish the environment
now--and
want
to preserve it for future generations. 91 photos, 16 in color.
Synopsis
Provides
dozens of ideas on how to create a home that is compatible with
wholistic
living,
covering such topics as construction materials, soft energy, healthy
lighting,
natural furnishings, and nontoxic home care. 30,000 first printing.

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Smart Kitchen : How to Create a Comfortable, Safe, Energy-Efficient,
and
Environment-Friendly Workspace
by David Goldbeck, Merle Cosgrove (Illustrator) Our Price: $16.95
Availability:
Usually ships within 24 hours. Paperback 2nd edition (May 1994)
Ceres Pr;
ISBN:
0960613870 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.33 x 10.87 x 8.39

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Greenhome : Planning and Building the Environmentally Advanced House
by Wayne Grady Our Price: $12.76 You Save: $3.19 (20%) Usually ships
in 24 hours
Paperback - (October 1993) 208 pages
Reviews : The publisher, Firefly Books , June 25, 1998 Learn How the
Most
Cutting-Edge Home in N. America was Built. Designed and constructed
in Ontario,
Canada, as part of the Advanced Houses Program, the Greenhome
represents the
cutting
edge in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in house
construction.
>From the basement floor to the solar panels on the roof, the
Greenhomes'
material
and systems were selected by a team of environment-conscious engineers
and
builders
to ensure that this house will live more lightly on the land than any
other
house in
North America. Wayne Grady, former editor of "Harrowsmith" magazine,
followed
the
Greenhome from its planning stages. In this book, he takes the reader
on a
fascinating journey through the complex decision making involved in
building a
house
with a respect for the environment. Learn why pre-cast concrete was
chosen for
the
foundation; why steel roofing is cheaper than asphalt; what heating
system cuts
fuel
bills by 80 percent; which windows actually gain more heat than they
lose; which
appliances are the most energy-efficient; and a great deal more. With
its
wealth of
practical information and insight, "Greenhome" is a must read for
anyone who
plans
to build or buy a house and for all those who recognize that the
housing
decisions
we make today will affect the planet we live on forever.

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Residential Windows : A Guide to New Technology and Energy Performance
by John Carmody, Stephen Selkowitz (Contributor), Lisa Heschong
(Contributor)
Our
Price: $17.60 You Save: $4.40 (20%) Usually ships in 24 hours
Paperback -
(October
1996) 214 pages
Reviews The publisher, www.wwnorton.com (akatler AT wwnorton.com) ,
April 16, 1997
Everyone knows that windows give us views, fresh air, and light , and
recognizes
the
important role windows play in how buildings look What is less obvious
is that
windows have undergone a remarkable technological transformation over
the last
fifteen years. Based on the latest research, Residential Windows
offers a
fascinating look at the state of the art today as well as the windows
of the
future,
and the information necessary to evaluate windows and make intelligent
choices.
Emphasizing energy performance, residential Windows covers every
aspect of
window
design and technology: the basic mechanisms of heat transfer; new
products and
rating systems; the effects of the window frame material and
installation; and
how
to make the best decisions when specifying or purchasing windows for a
new house
or
renovation.

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Handbook of Doormaking, Windowmaking, and Staircasing
by Anthony Talbott (Editor) ASIN: 0806988967 Availability: This
title is out
of
print. Although it is no longer available from the publisher, we'll
query our
network of used bookstores for you and send an update within one to
two weeks.

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Handcrafted Doors and Windows
by Amy Zaffarano Rowland ASIN: 0878574247 Availability: This title
is out of
print. Although it is no longer available from the publisher, we'll
query our
network of used bookstores for you and send an update within one to
two weeks.

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The New Natural House Book : Creating a Healthy, Harmonious and
Ecologically
Sound
Home
by David Pearson List Price: $22.00 Our Price: $17.60 You Save: $4.40
(20%)
Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours. Paperback - 304 pages
Rev edition
(July 1998) Fireside; ISBN: 0684847337 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.80
x 8.34 x
9.70
Reviews Amazon.com The Natural House Book, first published in 1989,
originated
the
phrase "natural house" and established the presence of the Green
movement in
home
design. Author David Pearson has updated and expanded this eco-aware
homebuilder's
classic with new resource listings, a new photo-essay in the
introduction, and
revised text describing the latest and best developments in natural
construction.
The first part of the book deals with the interaction between the home
and the
external environment, the second part with the home's components, and
the third
part
with the design of the living space itself. Throughout the book,
well-drawn
illustrations and numerous photographs show how enlightened home
design makes
Green
living easier by encouraging builders and residents to take advantage
of natural
light and heat. They're also a powerful tool for convincing those who
might not
yet
be committed to natural living, as many of the homes are luxurious and
warm
looking.
(The natural bathrooms are so beautiful and comfortable, one can only
wonder why
anyone settles for the prefab "luxury master baths" that the
construction
industry
pushes on new homebuilders.) It's truly a book that takes a larger
view,
appealing
not only to those with fewer resources who have always wanted to live
simply,
but
also to those who can afford to live where they want, in effect saying
to them,
"Our
way is better--for the environment and for you."
Book Description This completely revised and redesigned edition of
the
bestselling
Natural House Book brings you hundreds of practical energy- and
money-saving
ideas
to enhance your home, your environment, and your well-being.
Originally
published
in 1989, The Natural House Book anticipated our problems with garbage
disposal,
indoor air pollution, water purification, and environmental hazards.
Today more
than
ever, we need inspiration and cutting-edge information to transform
our homes
into
havens for the body, mind, and spirit. Lavishly illustrated with
more than 100
full-color photos, combining the expertise of top architects,
designers, and
ecology
authorities from all over the world, here is a hands-on, step-by-step,
room-by-room
architectural and design guide to bring you and your family safely and
happily
into
the twenty-first century. You'll find out how to:
Use the latest toxin-free materials
Improve air and water quality
Save energy
Minimize maintenance
Create green space
Combat environmental hazards
Incorporate aromatherapy and feng shui
Design a personal space for contemplation
Build an exercise room
Use color, texture, and design to create a nourishing, stress-free
environment
for
your family
Featuring a new Gaia House prototype design, a new Charter for Natural
Building,
and
completely updated appendices on natural paints and varnishes,
household
cleaners,
and indoor air pollution, as well as a mail-order resource list for
furniture,
carpeting, water filtration, and textiles, The New Natural House Book
will help
you
create a better future. Synopsis With completely updated resource
lists,
dozens
of new photos, and increased coverage on greenspace building, "The New
Natural
House
Book" is destined to be even more successful than its bestselling
predecessor.
144
color photos.
Lawrence F. London, Jr. Venaura Farm
intergarden.com InterGarden
metalab.unc.edu/intergarden InterGarden
metalab.unc.edu/permaculture PermaSphere
metalab.unc.edu/intergarden/orgfarm AGINFO
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