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Theodore Roszak states near the beginning of this book that “what I offer here is an appeal for the building of a new humane social order”. He develops this theme as he calls on the baby boomer generation to change the direction of what he perceives to be an overly conservative society. He finds the current culture in the USA is based on the old military-industrial complex model. I think he wants his book to be a call to arms; a plea for society to become more concerned about the welfare of all. He is asking the Woodstock generation to leave behind the board rooms and high pressure markets that have dominated their lives since shedding their flower-power skins. Now that they have comfortably made it into retirement or semi-retirement years ( some of us have, some of us not so comfortable), he thinks it’s time for the boomers to turn from personal gain and success and look to a kinder, gentler future for all Americans. Rather than just working to “keep aging at bay” he promotes this as ...
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I am not able to download this item and have yet to see it. I even downloaded firefox. I should have just ordered the book. I still do not have the item
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An excellent book describing in great details how to construct your own solar food dryer.
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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I am not an experienced gardener. In fact my friends and family say that I have a black thumb. My usual method of gardening is to plant a variety of plants, see which ones grow and then plant more of whatever grows. The only problem with this technique is that when I try to find more of the plants which have done well I either don't remember the name of the plant or the nursery does not have any more of them. I was therefore intrigued by this title. I was at first concerned that it would be too advanced for someone like me, but it proved to be written in a manner that made it useful for both a novice gardener like me or a more advanced gardener.
I have wanted for some time to plant native azaleas in my yard. The woods around my home have a good assortment of them and following the directions given I have taken some cuttings and am rooting them. I plan to transplant them in the spring.
I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to save money by propagating plants from th...
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This book made me go on alert. Because of this I gave it 5 stars; there is nothing better than a book that makes you think and re-evaluate your paradigms. The title: Weapons of Mass Instruction. The subtitle: A Schoolteacher’s Journey through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling. The title plus subtitle say it all. You know exactly where the book will be going, and it ain’t going to be pretty. John Taylor Gatto, the author, is perhaps a button pusher with his strong rhetoric, but it may be what is required for America to take another look at their idea of free and equal education for all. The very word “compulsory” brings to mind images of Big Brother and “dark” calls up rows of school children marching in drab grey uniforms. Who wants to do something that is compulsory…especially in a dark world? As a 20 year veteran of the classroom I am well aware of the shortcomings of the public school system. However, in fairness to our system, there are instances where Gatto has overstated the...
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Actually my husband read this book, not I, and he found it to be both interesting and frustrating. He started reading with his usual interest in all things technical and got bogged down in the history and politics of alternate fuel cars. From the title, PLUG-IN HYBRIDS: The Cars That Will Recharge America , one gets the impression the book will tell all about the future outlook for plug-in hybrid cars. This did not turn out to be the case. There is a huge explanation of the history of the alternate fuel cars, including hydrogen fueled, electric and even a bit on biofuels. So any reader interested in these details will be thrilled. He also found a great description of battery types and hybrid vehicles in general. But nowhere were issues of concern such as old battery disposal, cold/ hot weather operations, or limited range of the hybrid addressed. What if you live in a cold climate, want to turn on your heater, and have to go more than 50 miles? Do you need to own two cars, one to make ...
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Since I have been a Type 1 Diabetic (T1D) for 40 years, this book called to me “read me“. Although it is mainly concerned with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) I still found the book informative and thought provoking. I suppose most of us are aware of the T2D epidemic that is sweeping the nation. This book, Diabetes: Sugar Coated Crisis: Who Gets It, Who Profits, and How To Stop It, attempts to diagnose the causes and cures for this epidemic. The author, David Spero, comes from a medical background and seems to have experience working with diabetics first hand, plus he has well researched his supporting studies. According to his findings, there are three things that must be done by society to stop the spread of this condition. First we must change the environment; this is a self-evident need based on the prevalence of studies showing that life style promotes the onset of T2D. Second we must build personal power; and third we must build social power. These last two are needed to counteract what Sp...
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I have a full review up at
http://ecotuesdays.com/product-reviews/review-the-green--
teen.php
The Green Teen is named “the eco-friendly teen’s guide to saving the planet” and wow is it ever! Jenn has a way of writing that is informative but yet simple so going green and being green isn’t difficult or stressful. This book is an easy enjoyable read (which teens - as well as adults - will appreciate), making green living a pleasure not seem like a task.
Teens are fortunate to have this resource available to them. With the information contained in The Green Teen, teens and anyone who reads this book will be able to make a change in the world by helping the environment. A variety of topics are discussed, from “greening yourself”, “green home”, “green school” and “green world”. There is a wealth of information jam packed in this 183 page book.
Fortunately our children are being brought up in a time where environmental issues are being publicized and many are trying to salvage the pla...
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Bird Girl and the Man who Followed the Sun, by Velma Wallis, is the quiet, and at times violent, Alaskan legend chronicling the lives of two Gwich’in Athabaskan Indian rebels: Bird Girl and Daagoo. At the beginning of the story both Gwich’in lead unhappy lives due to tribal restrictions. Bird Girl must abandon her exciting life hunting and fishing with her father and brothers, for the quiet, steady life of a wife and mother. Daagoo must change his life of quiet discovery and environmental exploration, to take on the role of hunter and provider for his family.
Tradegy strikes both. Bird Girl runs away to escape her fate and is captured and enslaved by the Gwich’in’s enemies the Ch’eekwaii. Eventually, she has a son, but the tribe forbids her from rearing him as her own. After discovering that her three bothers who never gave up searching for her were brutally murdered by the Ch’eekwaii, she retaliates in kind and escapes her life of enslavement. Finally realizing the importance of f...
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This book was an easy read loaded with excellent tips and ideas.
Karen M Jones did an outstanding job presenting things that people can do to make a difference and do so without investing a lot of money, energy and time...yet the rewards for doing the items in the book will be priceless.
A variety of areas were covered from environmental, to children, family, elderly and community.
A must read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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OK, I almost gave NEW BEGINNINGS: THE STORY OF HOW WE BUILT OUR GREEN AND SUSTAINALBE HOME four stars…but… This book by Avrim and Vicki Topel is full of good information, step-by-step procedures, great photos, and practical advise. For anyone who has never built at all or anyone who is contemplating building green and wants to check it out, the book is a fountain of important information. Starting from their beginning process the Topels lay out the road they took from the idea in their minds to the completed house. But I only gave it three stars. Why? I’ll get to that in a short bit.
First I want to tell you why this book is an important addition to the library of anyone who is considering building green. It starts out with explanations of what green building means, what USGBC LEED Silver Certified means, and the vocabulary to negotiate your way through the alphabet soup of green building materials, permitting, designing and constructing a green home. Since my husband and I are con...
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I was surprised by how many quality recipes there are in this book for such a small price (a whopping 21)! I made several of the recipes with good success. They're easy to make and the book includes a resource list that will come in handy for locating anything you don't already have in your kitchen.
The booklet starts with discussing the benefits of some of the herbs or other ingredients you may use in making your own hand creams; other helpful hints are interspersed throughout.
If you have dry hands or just would like to make your own creams and salves with ingredients you can pronounce, this book is for you. Even if you're an experienced lotion crafter, you will want to add these recipes to your repertoire....
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While I disagreed with most of this author’s suppositions I found the book fascinating. I always enjoy reading opposing points of view.
The Soviet Union collapsed 3 years after reaching peak oil production but was able to bounce back because of its oil and natural gas reserves. The author believes that the United States will also collapse but will be less able to bounce back. The collapse of the US will be brought about by its current account deficit, falling currency, and the energy crisis. He believes that the only reason the US has not already collapsed is that it is being propped up by foreign reserve banks.
A few of the points that I disagree on include his assessment of the state of U.S. technology. I believe that the Soviet Union did not and does not now have superiority in information technology or space technology. As a former research engineer in alternative energy sources I contend that the oil shortfall can be made up for by utilizing other sources. I also disagree wi...
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In his 2007 book, CONFESSIONS OF A COUNTRY ARCHITECT, Don Metz has written a most unusual book. It is an autobiographical, how-to manual. While discussing his very interesting life and the path that led him to his own brand of designing buildings, Mr. Metz manages to educate and inform the reader on the pitfalls of building. In his book, published by Bunker Hill Publishing, he manages to humorously humanize the building process. The goal of his professional work back in 1970 was to “practice architecture that served the common man, not just those who could afford it…(by pursuing) the aesthetics of affordable living”. While this does sound like the idealized dream of a dewy-eyed youth, in many ways I feel he did achieve this and more. His story starts out with the rainy first day of architectural school, which for him was at Yale in Cambridge.. He describes two of his classmates, opposites of each other, who will continue to be part of his life. He also discusses some of his teachers an...
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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OLD GLORY, Unfurling History, by Karal Ann Marling, is an unusual book to find on the EcoBrain website. However, just because a person respects and appreciates Mother Earth, doesn’t mean that they can’t also love and respect their nation. While this book put out by Bunker Hill Publishing, specifically addresses the USA flag and would be of interest to a US citizen, it is so filled with anecdotes and historical facts that any history buff would enjoy the read. Do you know who designed the first US flag? Don’t give Betsy Ross too much credit. What do the colors on the flag officially stand for and when were the “official” shades of red, white, and blue set? Did you realize that the US didn’t have a national anthem until 1931? What’s the history behind our Memorial Day? All these answers and more are found in this compelling little book, If you are a US citizen, shouldn‘t you be aware of some of these tidbits? Another reason to read this book is to see that the nation hasn’t changed much ...
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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