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Book Reviews by James Lea During the course of our research, we have built up a library of books on various subjects, including:
Bushcraft - An Inspirational Guide to Surviving the Wilderness, author Ray Mears, publisher Hodder & Stoughton, ISBN 0-340-79258-2 The SAS Survival Handbook, author Lofty Wiseman The Encyclopedia of Outdoor Survival - based on the training and techniques of the SAS, author Barry Davies, publisher Virgin Publishing, ISBN 1-930983-19-0 Food for Free - A fantastic feast of plants and folklore, author Richard Mabey, publisher Collins (www.collins.co.uk), ISBN 0-00-718303-8, "Richard Mabey's masterpiece in a backpack size. A guide to over 100 edible plants, berries, mushrooms, seaweed and shellfish - all beautifully illustrated. Advice on when to gather, what to pick and how to cook it."
Global Warming, the Complete Briefing by Sir John Haughton Global Warming - A Very Short Introduction, author Mark Maslin, publisher Oxford University Press (www.oup.co.uk/vsi), ISBN 0-19-284097-5. Jacket blurb "Global warming is one of the most controversial scientific issues of the twenty-first century. This Very Short Introduction is an up-to-date and readable book about the predicted impacts of global warming and the surprises that could be in store for us in the near future. High Tide - How Climate Crisis is Engulfing our Planet, author Mark Lynas, publisher Harper Perennial (harperperennial.co.uk), ISBN 0-00-713940-3 Snowball Earth The Coming Global Superstorm Adapting Buildings and Cities to Climate Change, author Susan Roach
Green Architecture The Housebuilders Bible The New Autonomous House, Brenda and Robert Vale
Escape from the Rat Race - Downshifting to a Richer Life, author Nicholas Corder, publisher Right Way Plus (www.right-way.co.uk), ISBN 0-7160-3003-9. Favourite quote: "In the rat race, only a rat can win" The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight Energy beyond Oil, by Paul Hobbs The Party's Over by Richard Heinberg Powerdown, Options for a Post-Carbon Age, by Richard Heinberg Coal - A Human History, by Barbara Freese, ISBN 0 09 947884 6. This is a superb account of the history, politics and recent resurgence of "King Coal". Highly recommended!
An Introduction to Permaculture by Rosemary Morrow The Earthcare Manual by Patrick Whitefield Permaculture, Principles and Pathways by David Holmgren Tree Identification Guide, Collins Press Graywater Recycling by Art Ludwig The Humanure Handbook Liquid Gold - The Lore and Logic of Using Urine to Grow Plants, author Carol Steinfeld, publisher Green Books, ISBN 1 903998 48 4 The Allotment Handbook, author Caroline Foley, publisher New Holland Publishers (www.newhollandpublishers.com), ISBN 1-84330-583-6 Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening - The Complete Guide to Natural and Chemical-free Gardening, author The Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA), publisher Dorling Kindersley (www.dk.com), ISBN 1-4053-0891-5
The New Rulers of the World, by John Pilger Who Runs this Place? - The Anatomy of Britain in the 21st Century, author Anthony Sampson, publisher John Murray, ISBN 0-7195-6566-9 Captive State, by George Monbiot The Age of Consent, by George Monbiot Willing Slaves
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-- (c) James Lea, www.GreenLiving.co.uk, 2005 - 2007 -- |
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