Voices from a disused quarry tells the story of a one-of-a-kind organisation: the Centre for Alternative Technology. Starting its work in February 1974, in an era characterised by fear of imminent environmental collapse, CAT has emerged as one of the UKs most important exponents of practical environmentalism and a leader in environmental education and zero carbon research. Allan Shepherd looks at CATs 40-year history through the lens of four broad themes: environmental quest, techn...

The Organic Garden redefines what it means to be an organic gardener. This practical and thought-provoking handbook is both a manual of organic practice and a starting point for ethical living.The meaning of 'organic' is changing fast, becoming more and more an umbrella term for all things environmental: from ethical consumerism, waste recycling and self-sufficiency to new trends in wildlife-friendly, sustainable and forest gardening. The Organic Garden shows how these popular new ...

Mrs. Moneypenny—star Financial Times columnist, TV personality, wife, mother, and owner of a successful small business—is worried about women. She understands that although women can’t have it all, they’re expected to do it all. From maintaining a beautiful house and happy children to staying late at work and keeping up with the boys, Mrs. Moneypenny is honest about the difficult choices that working women face. Time is scarce and no woman can manage to excel both at work and at h...

The Australian Beekeeping Manual is the most comprehensive reference for both novice and experienced beekeepers in Australia. The accessible yet detailed text, supported by over 350 full-colour photographs and illustrations, covers all the key areas, including the beekeeping equipment needed, how to obtain bees, where to locate them in the garden, and the basics of colony management. There are also in-depth chapters on the lifecycle of the honey bee, extracting honey, creating a b...

For each of the 101 topics, a question from that topic is provided along with a model answer to that question. The questions are typical of those asked in part 2 of the IELTS speaking module and the model answers are suitable responses, though candidates are advised to modify the model answers and add to them as appropriate.

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

With SPOtLESS, Shannon and Jen have made cleaning easy and foolproof and, now, with their new book SPEEDCLEANING - they make it fast.So you want to ditch the dust in record time? Blitz the bathroom before guests arrive? Flat out and on the go. the last thing you want to do after a hectic day (or on the weekend) is clean the house. But help is at hand! the undisputed Domestic Guru, Shannon Lush, and Jennifer Fleming have written SPEEDCLEANING for everyone who wants a clean house but doesn't...

Permaculture in a Nutshell is a concise and accessible introduction to the practice of permaculture in temperate climates. It covers how permaculture works in the city, the country and on the farm and explores ways in which people can work together to recreate real communities.

‘Harry Wallop is one of the sharpest and funniest journalists writing in Britain today. He has an instinct for the killer detail that truly brings a story to life.' – Jay RaynerThis is the story of how we became defined by what we consume.Discover what the thickness of froth on your morning coffee or where you buy your jeans really says about you, and the role of retailers and big business in this new class system.In this revealing account, award-winning journalist ...

One of few books to analyse fair trade, ethical fashion and entrepreneurship, written by one of the most respected women in the industry.Highly visual, featuring studio shots, street pics, illustrationsContributions from celebrity supporters of fair trade and ethical fashion, for example: Emma Watson explains why Fair Trade fashion is so important to her; Summer Rayne Oakes describes how she took on the model agencies; Vivienne Westwood talks high-fashion without the high s...

Whether he's selling beer, health insurance or the army, former adman Russel believes in the power of the idea, and that creativity is needed to make good things happen. Whether it's about business or everyday life, Russel knows sometimes you simply have go against the tide.In When It's Right to Be Wrong we're let into the Howcroft view of the world. It's not what you expect to hear, but that's hardly surprising from the man who once wanted to put a dwarf, a nurse and a mo...

Permanent agriculture - abundance by design"The wealth of practical knowledge in The Permaculture Handbook is a welcome addition to North America's canon of books on permaculture design, and will serve other regions as well. Peter Bane's broad and well-tested experience in ecological living will guide homeowners, gardeners, and small farmers toward designing and living in lushly productive and harmonious landscapes."― Toby Hemenway, author of