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The "look before you leap" guide to the joys and pitfalls of the rural good life.Dreams of self-sufficiency, independence, and tranquility continue to pull in a new generation of modern homesteaders.
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In 2016, the president-elect of the United States openly called for segregation and deportation based on race and religion. Meanwhile, inequalities in education, housing, health care, and the job mark
The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible. While there are many books av
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Live your passion and purpose and change the world as an empowered elder.Your career has wound down, the kids have moved, and your schedule is clear...for the next 30 years. In your youth, you cared a
This resource is ideal for anyone working with young people in grades 9-12, whether in schools or in non-formal educational settings. Richly illustrated, it offers fifty teaching strategies that promo
Explains the concepts, components, and principles of solar electricity and residential electric systems, covering topics such as the Sun's energy, hybrid systems, energy needs assessment, financial in