THE TRUTH ABOUT BIODIESEL•Easy to make at home•Cheaper than buying diesel•Works in unmodified diesel engines•Reduces the need for imported oil•Decreases greenhouse gas emissionsIf you are ready to start making your own biodiesel, then this book is for you. Do It Yourself Biodiesel provides up-to-date information, step-by-step instructions, and tried-and-true methods as well as helpful tips and tricks. With detailed photos, illustrations, and charts, this book makes it easy to understand th...

Would You Like To Learn How To Grow A Clean And Steady Source of Vitamins, Minerals And Fiber In 48 Hours?Welcome to the wonderful world of aquaponics. Aquaponics is a method of cultivating freshwater fish, organic vegetables, and even organic fruits in just one closed system. Unlike traditional aquaculture, aquaponics does not require continual drainage and water replacement because a biological filter helps maintain the clarity of the water."The Wonderful World of Aquapon...

The Drinking Water Book takes a level-headed look at the serious issues surrounding America's drinking water supply. In the completely revised comprehensive guide to making tap and bottled water safer, you'll find unbiased reporting on what's in your water and how to drink safely. Featuring the latest scientific research, Ingram evaluates the different kinds of filters and bottled waters and rates specific products on the market. The Drinking Water Book:· ...

The Solar Food Dryer describes how to use solar energy to dry your food instead of costly electricity. With your own solar-powered food dryer, you can quickly and efficiently dry all your extra garden veggies, fruits and herbs to preserve their goodness all year long-with free sunshine! Applicable to a wide geography-wherever gardens grow-this well illustrated book includes:Complete step-by step plans for building a high-performance, low-cost solar food dryer from r...

how to use hydroponic growing for maximum commercial advantage, this book provides in laymans language and terms what you need to know about commercial hydroponic growing techniques and how best to design systems and structures to make the best use of all those advantages. how to provide the best conditions conducive to performance under all climate and location considerations. we show you how to propagate and grow your hydroponic plants and then explain 'best practise management' for opti...

The author has invested years in aquaponics research, has owned & operated a commercial nursery for the past decade, is a professional licensed engineer, served as Construction Manager of the Oklahoma Aquarium, served as the Engineering Manager of the nation’s largest aquaculture caviar producing operation, and currently serves as an aquaponics consultant. He has helped many others develop successful aquaponic operations of all sizes, and has now prepared this wonderful resource for the do...

FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVINGA committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money!These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a privat...

Sharp Tools Work Better!If you've never experienced the pleasure of using a really sharp tool, you're missing one of the real pleasures of woodworking. In The Perfect Edge, the mystery of the elusive sharp edge is solved by long-time sharpening expert and tool maker Ron Hock. You'll soon find how easy and safe hand tools are to use.This book covers all the different sharpening methods so you can either improve your sharpening techniques using your ...

This is the book we wish we could have had the day our pool contractor finished our new concrete pool. We would have liked to have had a guide to de-mystify saltwater pool care and direct us to the sources and resources we needed. We now know that it is particularly useful to understand how to take care of your own saltwater pool. This is because a saltwater pool by nature tends to become more alkaline over time. When this alkalinity, or pH, is not regularly tested and adjusted, the water ...

For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.From principles to practicalities, and with every stage of the process illustrated, The Natural Plasters Book details the entire process of plastering with earth, lime, and gypsum for a long-lasting and durable finish. Starting with an overview and history of the natural building ...

A guide to designing and building the environmentally friendly, energy efficient home of your dreams.More and more homeowners today want houses that are healthy to live in and cause minimal damage to the environment. That's what green building is all about.Your Green Home is written for homeowners planning a new home—whether you are working with an architect or builder, or serving as your own general contractor. Intended to improve the overall enviro...

This is one of ten eBooks on the commercial production of ornamental fish. It is based predominantly on the author's 30 years of experience, mostly on his own farms. While a few of the eBooks are purely commercial, others, particularly those on breeding, will also be helpful to hobbyists, understandable even by beginners. The following description is provided as a guide. Although the name doesn't suggest it, a lot of this section is also of potential interest to hobbyist breeders, notably ...