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A Green and Permanent Land: Ecology and Agriculture in the Twentieth Century
Once patronized primarily by the counterculture and the health food establishment, the organic food industry today is a multi-billion-dollar business driven by ever-growing consumer demand for safe food and greater public awareness of ecological issues. Assumed by many to be a recent phenomenon, that industry owes much to agricultural innovations that go back to the Dust Bowl era. This book explores the roots and branches of alternative agricultural ideas in twentieth-century America, showing how ecological thought has challenged and changed agricultural theory, practice, and policy from the 1930s to the present. It introduces us to the people and institutions who forged alternatives to industrialized agriculture through a deep concern for the enduring fertility of the soil, a passionate commitment to human health, and a strong advocacy of economic justice for farmers. Randal Beeman and James Pritchard show that agricultural issues were central to the rise of the environmental movement in the United States. As family farms failed during the Depression, a new kind of agriculture was championed based on the holistic approach taught by the emerging science of ecology. Ecology influenced the "permanent agriculture" movement that advocated such radical concepts as long-term land use planning, comprehensive soil conservation, and organic farming. Then in the 1970s, "sustainable agriculture" combined many of these ideas with new concerns about misguided technology and an over-consumptive culture to preach a more sensible approach to farming. In chronicling the overlooked history of alternative agriculture, A Green and Permanent Land records the significant contributions of individuals like RexTugwell, Hugh Bennett, Louis Bromfield, Edward Faulkner, Russell and Kate Lord, Scott and Helen Nearing, Robert Rodale, Wes Jackson, and groups like Friends of the Land and the Practical Farmers of Iowa. And by demonstrating how agriculture also remains central to the public interest-especially in the face of climatic crises, genetically altered crops, and questionable uses of pesticides-this book puts these issues in historical perspective and offers readers considerable food for thought.
Anna Getty's Easy Green Organic: Cook Well-Eat Well-Live Well
Anna Getty-chef, TV personality, heiress, and mother-loves great food made from fresh, organic, and sustainably harvested ingredients. In this fact-filled guide and cookbook, Anna explains how to shop for organic, seasonal, and local ingredients, how to keep an eco-friendly kitchen, and how to cook meals that are as scrumptious to eat as they are healthy for you and the earth. Such delights as Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Toasts, Double Lemon Chicken Breast with Fresh Tomato Basil Salsa, and Mini-Strawberry Rhubarb Crumbles will quickly help anyone down the road to a healthier, organic lifestyle. Packed with sound advice, plenty of color photographs, and 100 fabulous recipes, Anna's kitchen is the destination of choice for the discerning home cook.
Clean Home, Green Home: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Eco-Friendly Homekeeping
Cleaning your home without using harsh toxic chemicals is rapidly becoming the new standard. "Knack Clean Home, Green Home" is the first visual guide that shows you all the best ideas for efficiently and safely cleaning your home. Green is an aesthetic choice as well, and you'll find out about all the good odors that accompany the germ-free surfaces of a clean green home, without the unhealthy chemical presence. In this well-organized and fully illustrated book, the author explains cogently what you really need to do to get rid of germs. You'll find recipes for homemade cleaning products as well as guidance on reading labels so you can recognize what's good and what's not. "Knack Clean Home, Green Home" is a one-stop shop for information on green homekeeping. Key features of "Knack Clean Home, Green Home"Room-by-room advice Recipes for homemade cleaning productsDecodes product ingredients: what's good, what's notDovetails with consumer trend toward "green" as the preferred choice "Get the Knack "Visually organized format makes information easier-than-ever to find 475 color photos to simplify the techniques Big book, layflat binding, clear instructionsBig Resource chapter with useful websites
Cooking Green: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in the Kitchen--The New Green Basics Way
Choosing local, organic foods benefits your health and the planet's. But "how" you cook is as important as what you cook: cooking itself is an under-reported yet substantial greenhouse gas creator. Now, Kate Heyhoe shows you how to think like an environmentalist in the kitchen. Without changing your politics or completely disrupting your routine, you can reduce your impact on the planet by rethinking how you cook, shop, and consume food. Using your favorite recipes, you can bake, broil, and grill in greener ways, saving fossil fuels and shrinking your "cookprint."
Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home
We are what we eat, but we also are what we use to clean our homes, pamper our skin, and decorate our rooms, according to Renee Loux, accomplished raw food chef, award-winning author, and host of Fine Living TV'"s Easy Being Green." In her new book, " Easy Green Living," she applies her whole-foods philosophy to home, garden, and beauty routines.Renee Loux demonstrates that being green at home is easy, affordable, and better in every sense of the word. She discusses the daily choices we face that can keep the home, personal care, and beauty routines free of toxins. She exposes the dirt on cleaning products and common hazardous ingredients and reveals her recommendations for greener options, including her "Green Thumb Guides" for choosing non-toxic, eco-smart, and human-friendly products. Peppered with compelling and inspiring facts, "Easy Green Living" is full of "5 Step" lists, products and recipes for green cleaning, helpful charts, safer choices for every room, and inspirational advice so we can save the planet--one cleaning spritz at a time. As recent special issues of "Vanity Fair," "Time," "Newsweek," and other major publications have demonstrated, going green is an idea whose time has come. Whether addressing big-picture topics like renewable energy, or offering simple suggestions for everyday living, this complete lifestyle guide shows that healthier choices don't mean a radical or complicated life change--it is, after all, easy to be green.
Fence Row Gardening: Green Guide for Wise Use of Forgotten Soil
A fun and environmentally sound method of using forgotten soil for your garden
Fresh Air Kitchen Compost Collector - by Full Circle - FC11301-GS
Unlike sealed compost containers; the Fresh Air Kitchen Compost Collector by Full Circle allows oxygen to easily flow through your organic kitchen waste; allowing for aerobic breakdown. This means that food decomposes more slowly and stays drier during the composting process; resulting in less mess; less odor and no flies. Constructed from recycled plastic and stainless steel; this compost container includes five bags that can go in with the compost.
From Seed to Table: A Practical Guide to Eating and Growing Green
Eating locally grown seasonal food is the solution to so many of the social and environmental problems raised by modern intensive food production methods. In From Seed to Table, organic gardener Janette Haase offers a month-by-month guide to growing a significant amount of food in a home garden. From the earliest salad leaves to the autumn's sweetest root vegetables, this book will show anyone with a small plot of earth and willing hands how to eat a healthier, more environmentally responsible diet--one with a smaller impact on both the environment and household food bills. The book's introductory chapter explains the importance of eating locally and seasonally and offers some practical considerations before beginning a garden of one's own. The rest of the book is divided into chapters covering each months. Haase takes the home gardener through the tasks of the gardening year, giving clear and helpful instructions for the work to be done at each time, from planning and planting to harvesting and storage. She also offers delicious seasonal recipes and menu ideas. From Seed to Table concludes with a thoughtful essay on food-related environmental issues, from greenhouse gasses to the genetic modification of seeds. Janette Haase was born in Montreal and was raised there and in Newfoundland. She holds a degree in geology from Queen's University. Haase started farming on fifty acres near Kingston, Ontario, and ran a large organic market garden. In 1998, as a single parent with a tiny front garden and no backyard in a village near Kingston, Haase planted vegetables and realized she could feed her family with what she could grow in a very small space.
Go for the Green: The New Case for Sail and Solar Power
More than just a book about sailing, Go for the Green is a clarion call to bring sailing out of the doldrums and into an expanded role as a catalyst for the more environmentally sensitive enjoyment of the sea. As a former Coast Guard Officer, active racer, cruiser and yacht designer, author Garry Hoyt combines a lifetime of sailing experience, with a weather eye to uncover the new challenges of global warming and the need for energy independence. His prediction that carbon based fuels will eventually draw the same degree of social scorn that smoking now receives, creates an automatic need for ingenuity in the harnessing of sail and solar power as better alternatives for water based recreation. To encourage readers along that path, Hoyt presents a philosophy and a variety of new design solutions to stimulate more creative design development. He makes his case in a simple, readable style that will interest all those who love the sea.
Green Culture Compost Bin - by Redmon - 8000
Use yourorganic kitchen waste to help cultivate your garden with the Green Culture Compost Bin. Holding up to 65 gallons; there is plenty of room for all your kitchen scraps. Vent holes allow for air circulation necessary for composting. When it comes time to use your compost in the garden four lift up doors along the bottom make access easy. The lid lifts off for adding to your compost pile. When you've decided where it should go; spikes in the base go into the ground to help anchor it into place. Made of heavy UV stabilized polystyrene plastic; comes in black. Composting guide and assembly instructions included.
Green Home Improvement: 65 Projects That Will: Cut Utility Bills, Protect Your Health, Help the Environment
In a tight economy, this book offers clear financial benefits: Helps homeowners immediately cut their utility bills. Fits with the trend toward smaller home improvements most of the projects require only a modest investment. Gives readers an edge when they sell their homes buyers are especially looking for energy-efficiency, but they're also tuned into green health and environmental concerns. The books projects range from quick, easy, low- or no-cost tasks like insulating a water heater, sealing foundation cracks, or painting with insulating paint to bigger-ticket items such as installing a new energy-efficient heating system, windows, or green flooring. For each project, readers will learn: the steps required; material and installation options; what the improvement will cost; payback in savings on utility bills; health, comfort, and environmental benefits. More than 65 Go Green tips highlighted throughout the book give readers ideas for quick, easy, and often low- or no-cost things they can do, right away, to make their homes and lifestyles greener. Projects include: Green flooring & paint options Environmentally friendly cabinetry & countertops Whole-house insulation & weather-stripping High-efficiency heating & cooling Water conservation Efficient lighting, appliances & plumbing fixtures including Energy Star and WaterSense models Solar electric and water heating systems Eco-friendly roofing & siding Energy-efficient windows, doors & skylights Green materials for patios, walkways & driveways Landscaping & irrigation for water conservation and energy.
Green Interior Design
Award-winning designer and author Lori Dennis proves interior design can be both stylish "and" environmentally sustainable in this easy-to-use, entertaining guide. Dennis discusses every aspect of interior design—furniture and accessories, window treatments, fabrics, surface materials, appliances, plants, and more—from a green perspective in terms of reducing waste and pollution and turning a home into a healthy, comfortable environment. Readers will learn how to: -use sustainable materials like bamboo, cork, and recycled glass to enhance interiors -search thrift shops and antique stores for vintage hidden treasures -find the best vendors for purchasing green products -use plants and locally cut flowers to improve indoor air quality and brighten up rooms -replace lawns with indigenous plants and edible gardens -keep rooms clean with effective and nontoxic products -use energy efficient lighting and maximize natural light -apply for different types of green certification Packed with over 100 color photographs, lists of the best green vendors, and profiles of leading green designers, this book is a thorough guide for anyone who wants to create beautiful interiors while lessening the waste and pollution generated by the building industry.
Greenhouse - Commercial - IS 63100
The green house frame and connectors are constructed of 100% commercial grade galvanized steel. Each greenhouse has a rugged; triple-layer waterproof; UV protective polyethylene cover; back; and door panel. FloThruVent technology controls airflow from the base and the ends of the green house with lower vents and upper; zippered-screen windows. The reinforced triple-ridge roof allows you to hang the heaviest basket plants from the roof frame without sagging! Steel frame gage is .059. Steel frame tube are .5" diameter. Life expectancy of cover is 3-5 years. Cover comes as a 3-pcs: door; top; and sides. Required to be tied down w/ rope and zip ties (zip ties included for door only). Assembly required.
Greenhouse - Deck and Patio - IS 91598
The green house frame and connectors are constructed of 100% commercial grade galvanized steel. The portable greenhouse has a rugged; triple-layer waterproof; UV protective polyethylene cover; back; and door panel. Two front panel screen windows and one large back panel screen window allow for proper ventilation. FloThruVent technology controls airflow from the base and the ends of the green house with lower vents and upper; zippered-screen windows. The reinforced triple-ridge roof allows you to hang the heaviest basket plants from the roof frame without sagging! Assembly required.
Greenhouse - Lawn and Garden - IS 62901
Here; you'll find the right size greenhouse for your home! The Lawn & Garden Green House frames and connectors are constructed of 100% commercial grade galvanized steel. Each greenhouse has a rugged; triple-layer waterproof; UV protective polyethylene cover; back; and door panel. Two front panel screen windows and one large back panel screen window allow for proper ventilation. FloThruVent technology controls airflow from the base and the ends of the green house with lower vents and upper; zippered-screen windows. The reinforced triple-ridge roof allows you to hang the heaviest basket plants from the roof frame without sagging! Assembly required.
Itsabelly's Guide to Going Green with Baby
MOM-TESTED TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BABY AND HAPPY PLANET Itsabellys Guide to Going Green with Baby is the first book to evaluate eco-friendly baby gear and to educate parents about organic and natural family living. Well tell you why it is important to go green, how to do it without breaking the bank and give you a list of mom-approved green products for baby. Over 300 product reviews of eco-friendly baby gear and necessities. We cover it all from slings to strollers, bottles to skin care products, clothes and nursery furniture. Expert opinion and insight on living a more natural life by Dr. Sears, Earth Mama Angel Baby, Under The Nile, The Soft Landing and Organic Exchange. Simple and practical Eco Mom Tips from real mothers practicing green living. Discover how to go green on a budget and what products are important to choose natural. Learn about non-toxic feeding products, organic apparel, sustainable wood and natural skin care products. Make shopping for eco-friendly products easier. Decipher product labels with our green dictionary, green label and organic certi cation chapters. More Book Details More than 30 eco-mom tips More than 300 brands & products featured and reviewed in 13 baby product categories 88 terms in green dictionary 18 index pages Hundreds of resources in 18 baby categories with web sites listed 52 product categories with brand suggestions and web sites listed An acronym cheat sheet to make sense of all-things green A green registry for easy shopping Itsabelly's Guide to Going Green with Baby by Jennifer Lo Prete and Melissa Moog 6" x 9" paperback 280 pages ISBN-13: 978-0-9820741-0-7 US $17.95 Advance Praise: Heres an insightful guide by moms for moms tohelp you choose the best green, healthy gear for your new baby. Its full of valuable resources and product recommendations that all parents will be thankful to have Christopher Gavigan, author of Healthy Child Healthy World Finally A guide to help every mom-to-be easily welcome her new baby into a green world. I was so lost trying to create a green registrywhere to start? Thank goodness for Itsabelly Melissa and Jennifer made it very easy and their suggestions saved me so much time. This guide is a must-have for every mom-to-be Leslie Barber, Co-Founder, NutraBella Itsabellys Guide to Going Green for Baby has helped me figure out how to do the natural thing without going crazy. Thanks to all the great product recommendations and tips, Ive figured out how to go green where it counts, and without going broke Kira Krieger, Managing Editor, The Bump
Living Green: The Missing Manual
Taking care of the earth is more important than ever, but the problems we're facing can seem overwhelming. "Living Green: The Missing Manual" helps make earth-friendly decisions more manageable by narrowing them down to a few simple choices. This all-in-one resource is packed with practical advice on ways you can help the environment by making simple changes in your home routine, work habits, and the way you shop and get around town. You don't have to embark on a radical new lifestyle to make a difference. "Living Green: The Missing Manual" shows you how small changes can have a big impact. With this book, you will: Learn how to make your home energy efficient and free of toxic chemicals Discover how to reduce waste, repurpose and recycle, and do more with less Build and remodel earth-friendly homes with new techniques and materials Learn tips for buying organic food and what it takes to grow your own Get helpful information on fuel-efficient cars, including hybrid and electric models Make your workplace greener and more cost-effective -- from changes at your desk to suggestions for company-wide policies Explore how to choose renewable energies, such as wind and solar power The book also provides you with ways to connect with like-minded people and offers a survey of exciting new green technologies. Learn how you can help the planet with "Living Green: The Missing Manual."
Pilates Personal Trainer Getting Started with Stretching Workout: Illustrated Step-By-Step Matwork Routine
Ideal for beginners, Pilates exercises in this book offer a gentle workout of light strength movements and key stretches. An easy-to-use format includes step-by-step photo sequences and a lay-flat binding.
