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Straw bale houses are easy to build, affordable, super energy efficient, environmentally friendly, attractive, and can be designed to match the builder’s personal space needs, esthetics and budget. Despite mushrooming interest in the technique, however, most straw bale books focus on “selling” the dream of straw bale building, but don’t adequately address the most critical issues faced by bale house builders. Moreover, since many developments in this field are recent, few books are completely up to date with the latest techniques. More Straw Bale Building is designed to fill this gap. A completely rewritten edition of the 20,000-copy best–selling original, it leads the potential builder through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues: finding and choosing bales; developing sound building plans; roofing; electrical, plumbing, and heating systems; building code compliance; and special concerns for builders in northern climates. New material includes: more extensive sections on electric wiring and plumbingupdated sections on bale finishes and finishinga section on prefabricated straw bale wallsa wider selection of case studies, photographs and illustrationsa section on common mistakesbudgeting for low-, medium- and high-cost projects, and new testing data that is in no other straw bale book. Down-to earth and complete, More Straw Bale Building makes the remarkable benefits of straw bale building available in the most comprehensive and practical book on the subject to date. Chris Magwood and Peter Mack are professional straw bale house builders and consultants who have constructed over 40 straw bale structures and have taught workshops and seminars in several countries. Chris is editor of The Last Straw Journal , an international quarterly devoted to straw-bale building, and the coauthor of Straw Bale Details: A Manual for Designers and Builders (New Society Publishers, 2003).

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• The only other book in print on this topic is self-published and poorly produced. • This edition is considerably revised and updated since its first printing in Fall 2007. • This edition is a Mother Earth Wiser Living Series selection. • Filled with graphs and illustrations. • The book fills an increasingly important niche as people hurry to equip their houses with renewable energy systems. • The author has 35 years experience and is a widely acknowledged expert in this field. • The first edition has sold over 16,500 copies. • Hot water systems can be used to heat water or as space heating: both are covered in this book.

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Wind energy is the fastest growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12 percent of global electrical demand. Wind Power Basics provides a clear understanding of wind and wind energy systems, including turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, site assessment, installation, and maintenance requirements. Whether you’re considering your own small-scale wind energy system or just want a straightforward, detailed introduction to the benefits and challenges of this rapidly emerging technology, Wind Power Basics is the guide you need. Dan Chiras is a respected educator and an internationally acclaimed author who has published more than twenty-five books on residential renewable energy and green building, including Power From the Wind.

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Intended audience includes: those actively involved in hands-on work related to sustainability, general interest reader who wants to find information of more radical forms of sustainability activities from across the US. The book represents a large cross section of the United States including: the Southeast, Southwest, Northwest, Middlewest and Northeast. The book addresses difficulties that activists face regarding antiquated laws and regulation that favor big business Discusses issues that may be inhibiting society from achieving a sustainable world This is a story oriented book and looks at what people are actually doing to make the work a more sustainable world, with or without permission (ie. His motto, developed over the years of dealing with restrictive by-laws is, ”Sometimes it is easier to ask forgiveness than permission”) The author’s previous book, The Carbon-Free Home received a gold medal Foreword book award

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Richard Douthwaite is an economist, journalist and author of several books including The Growth Illusion, Short Circuit and The Ecology of Money. He co- founded The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability in Feasta in 1998. The word feasta (pronounced fasta) means “in the future” and is taken from an old Irish poem. Feasta sees itself as a collective thinking process about that future.The financial crisis that has blighted the world's richest countries since 2008 marks a turning point in human history. Many of the contributors to this book believe that the period in which incomes could be expected to rise year after year has come to an end and that we now have to learn to live with economies that shrink rather than grow. Feasta’s focus is on examining alternatives to this growth compulsion. Contributors are from Feasta’s international network of experts including Nate Hagens, Tom Konrad, Kenneth Moulder, Dmitry Orlov and Dan Sullivan from the United States. The book will released in the UK this November and will receive attention in the American market through extensive on-line peak oil networks. This is the North American edition which has been Americanized. Topics include: energy availability, business innovations and transportation

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This new edition of Reinventing Collapse is an update on the growing similarities and differences between the collapse of the Soviet Union and the current unraveling of the United States. With sharp wit and dry humor, Dmitry Orlov shares his personal experiences in post-industrial living and argues that US collapse is survivable given the right attitude and preparation.

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Lose Weight, Have More Energy & Be Happier in 10 Days doesn't sound possible, but most people who have completed the Master Cleanse swear by it.If you are like most people, you want answers to your increasing health problems, but have less money to spend on gyms, expensive weight loss programs and pills. You want a simple and inexpensive way to regain your energy and vitality and you want to avoid becoming the next American death statistic due to obesity, heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure.Our health care system has not been able to reduce obesity, cancer and heart disease even with all the money that has been spent. Perhaps that's because it takes the approach that your doctor or hospital is responsible for your health, not you; prevention is confusing or impossible; and the best cure is the latest pill, shot or surgery. If you want to take charge of your health and are sick and tired of being tired, this book is for you.While no one can guarantee that the Master Cleanse will cure your ills, fasting (and the Master cleanse is a juice fast) has been used to restore and rejuvenate the body and mind for thousands of years across all continents. There are even some scientific studies that show that severely restricted calorie diets produce anti-aging results!The author is uniquely qualified to write this book (the first new book on the Master Cleanse in nearly 30 years). He put up the first Master Cleanse forum on the Internet in 2003, which has grown to more than 33,000 members; has personally done the Master Cleanse more than 18 times from 10 to 28 days; has coached thousands of people on the Master Cleanse; and has been interviewed for NBC's Today Show, CBS National Sunday News, The New York Times, The London Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and Us Magazine. This book has been translated into Spanish, Russian, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish, Korean and Croatian!Inside this easy-to-read book, you will learn how to get great results and have an easier time on the Master cleanse, such as:What can you do to practice Anti-Aging at home?What can you expect on the Master cleanse?Which days are the roughest?Is the salt water flush essential?What does the cayenne pepper do?What to do when it seems nothing is happening?How does the Master Cleanse affect women?What is the best indication that the cleanse is complete?What are the five detox symptoms and why are they important?What tends to cause headaches on the cleanse?What quantities of the ingredients do you need to buy?Why should the maple syrup be organic?Can you exercise while on the cleanse?What about quitting smoking?The 12 most common pitfalls preventing people from succeedingAnd much moreAlso included is a daily journal, an extensive index and answers to the 112 most frequently asked questions.

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Family secrets of sexual abuse and betrayal torment and destroy the innocence of a teenage girl. Darkness prevails as the animosity and violence erupts within her battered soul. While battling her own demons, can this single mother bury the pain of her own life to raise her children? Will she overcome reocurring nightmares of rape and bloodshed? Will the fight to remain among the living, be stronger than her eternal desire to die?

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It Begins… This book contains segments of letters found by an individual known as “The Editor”. When first presented with these mysterious letters, it was clear the writer was sick. An individual so twisted… The Editor had no choice but to continue investigating this material and its origin. Is this material of fiction; a sick joke, perhaps? Or is this a dark literary outlet for a hidden serial killer or cult? The questions just keep stacking. Upon further research, The Editor was able to confirm his greatest fear… there were others! The thought sickens The Editor. Instead of the writings of one deranged person, we have reason to believe that there are actually more insane participants roaming the world; but how many? The Editor warns that the contents of this book are not for the light-hearted, or the sensitive reader. The Editor is just the messenger… but he brings the message of a killer. You have been warned… Have a glorious day! –The Editor-

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