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WATER


DESIGN FOR WATER

Design For Water

Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Catchment & Alternative Water Use
Heather Kinkade-Levario
A US title for designing larger scale systems for communities though the principles can easily be adapted for smaller scale projects. Includes sections on catchment, storage, distribution, downspout diversions, filters and potable treatment technologies and many residential, commercial and municipal case studies. 238pp

DWR £16.99 add to cart


FERROCEMENT WATER TANKS

Ferrocement Water Tanks

And Their Construction
S B Watt
A straightforward account detailing methods of constructing water storage tanks from wire reinforced cement mortar. A very cheap method which is long lasting and resists corrosion. These tanks can be small or large – up to 33,000 gallons! 118pp

FWT £11.95 add to cart


FLOWFORMS

Flowforms

The Rhythmic Power Of Water
John Wilkes
Totally fascinating, describing the energetic qualities of water, whether it has memory, how its life-giving power can be enhanced. The author describes the rhythm and polarity of water, how he discovered the Flowform method, and research and development that has taken place all over the world. Full of working examples, explanations and designs. 240pp

FFR £20.00 add to cart


GOING WITH THE FLOW
Small Scale Water Power
Billy Langley & Dan Curtis
GFS £12.00


MICROHYDRO

Microhydro

Clean Power From Water
Scott Davis
A microhydro is the simplest, most reliable and least expensive way to generate electricity off the grid. This book covers AC and DC systems, principles, design and site considerations, equipment options and environmental and economic factors. A highly illustrated and practical guide. 176pp

MCP £19.99 add to cart


NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS

Natural Swimming Pools

Michael Littlewood
The book on building natural swimming pools. Illustrated with examples of existing pools in the UK and Europe. This book will be an inspiration to anyone wishing to bathe more naturally. 232pp

NSP £39.95 add to cart


RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS

Rainwater Catchment Systems

John Gould & Erik Nissen-Petersen
The definitive book about collecting rain water from your roof. Contains hard information to design a system anywhere. Full of details by experienced authors. 354pp

RCS £16.95 add to cart


SMALL SCALE WATER SUPPLY

Small Scale Water Supply

A Review Of Technologies
Brian Skinner
This is an authoritative overview of the technologies available in the field of independent water supply, as well as a guide to designing a supply scheme for a small community. 154pp

SSW £12.95 add to cart


WATER LIFTING DEVICES

Water Lifting Devices

Peter Frankel & Jeremy Thake
The devices described are for small scale irrigation and drinking water for humans and livestock. Includes information on paddle wheels, ram pumps, hand-operated pumps, stirling engines, biomass and gasification, photovoltaics, windmills and much more. 340pp

WLD £19.95 add to cart







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Bicycle Repair Step By Step BICYCLE REPAIR STEP BY STEP
Rob Van Der Plas
Everything you could wish to know about maintaining your trusty steed. Whether a complete beginner or a seasoned road warrior, this book’s clear and well illustrated instructions will make you a whiz with a nipple wrench in no time. 144pp

BRS £12.95 add to cart




Bike Easy BIKE EASY
Top Tips & Expert Advice For The New Cyclist
Peter Andrews
This is a practical and useful guide containing everything that you need to know about cycling. How to buy the right bike, how to be comfortable, kid’s bikes, cycling clothes, security and how to carry loads by bike. It will prepare you for commuting and cycling safely and pleasurably on today’s busy roads. Includes the basics of bike maintenance and gives a list of useful organizations. 70pp

BET £6.50 add to cart




The Book Of Masonry Stoves BOOK OF MASONRY STOVES
David Lyle
An extensive survey of all types of masonry heating systems, ancient and modern, including lots of explanatory diagrams. There is a convincing argument for the efficiency, safety and comfort of this technology – an excellent reference for anyone wanting to explore the subject. 204pp

BMS £27.50 add to cart




Building a Wood Fired Oven BUILDING A WOOD FIRED OVEN
For Pizza & Bread
Tom Jaine
A history of wood-fired oven construction from the earliest times, this book focuses on the design and build of a large traditional bread oven and provides detailed plans and instructions for construction and operation. Can be scaled down for building smaller outdoor ovens. 114pp

BWO £9.99 add to cart




Build It With Pallets BUILD IT!...
With Pallets
Joe Jacobs
Pallets are an excellent source of free wood just waiting to be recycled into ingenious and useful items. We use pallets at the Sustainability Centre for all sorts of things, such as platforms for yurts and compost bins. Build It! is full of nifty ideas and useful explanations of how to construct fences, chairs, planters, chicken houses, shelves, saw horses, trunks, bike racks and much more. 168pp

BIWP £9.99 add to cart




Chinese Biogas Manual A CHINESE BIOGAS MANUAL
Ed. Ariane van Buren
Biogas, a fuel obtained from inexhaustible biological resources – human, animal and plant wastes – has brought about a radical change in the use of fuel in rural China. With the advent of an efficient digester for processing, biogas is now available as a high quality fuel for heating and lighting. Photos, diagrams and instructions are all included. 136pp

CBM £10.95 add to cart




The Eco-design Handbook THE ECO-DESIGN HANDBOOK
Alistair Fuad-Luke
The ultimate green resource with over 500 detailed eco-product listings, 175 materials and information on hundreds of designers, manufacturers and organisations. From furniture, lighting, textiles, photovoltaics and transport to machines, architecture and office equipment, this is an excellent source of ideas and inspiration. 352pp

EDH £16.95 add to cart




Green Up! GREEN UP!
An A-Z Of Environmentally Friendly Home Improvements
Will Anderson
This captivating little guide covers everything from under-floor heating to furniture: from rooftop gardens to drying your clothes. Laid out clearly and easy to read this is a must for anybody wanting to ‘green up’ their home. 144pp

GU1 £7.95 add to cart




Geothermal Heat Pumps GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS
A Guide To Planning & Installing
Karl Oschsner
The most comprehensive guide to the selection, design and installation of geothermal heat pumps available. Presents the most recent information and market developments to help you select and install a domestic geothermal heat pump system.148pp

GHP £49.95 add to cart




How to Convert Wood into Charcoal and Electricity HOW TO CONVERT WOOD INTO CHARCOAL & ELECTRICITY
Richard H Buxton
Learn the secrets of distilling wood into charcoal and producer gas. Explains how to build your distillation chamber and the making of charcoal in separate stages. Plus chapters on using the charcoal for cooking, heating and smelting metal as well as the use of producer gas to power a small lawnmower engine which, in turn can be used to generate electricity. 63pp

CWC2 £8.95 add to cart




How to Live Off Grid HOW TO LIVE OFF-GRID
Nick Rosen
This book about ‘off-grid’ living – i.e. no national grid electricity, gas, water or sewerage – is a surprisingly addictive read. Nick spends time with the people who are living in forests, fields, caravans and boats, visiting them in situ all over the country. ‘Meet the people’ provides a series of sketches of the reality of off-grid living at present in the UK. He offers practical advice which he has gathered over the course of his lengthy research. This book is an ideal first stop for people who want to learn more off-grid living. 358pp

HLOG £7.99 add to cart




How To Shit in the Woods HOW TO SHIT IN THE WOODS
Kathleen Meyer
Amusingly written by an experienced backpacker. More anecdotal than practical but hugely popular with more than 300,000 copies sold. 108pp

HSW £7.99 add to cart




The Humanure Handbook No3 THE HUMANURE HANDBOOK No3
A Guide To Composting Human Manure
Joseph Jenkins
Written by an expert with more than twenty years' experience as an organic gardener, the book balances science and philosophy, information and humour to show that considerations of human waste are essential to any discussion of sustainability. 198pp

THH £19.95 add to cart




Natures Operating Instructions NATURES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The True Biotechnologies
Kenny Ausubel
An interesting and informative collection of writings by scientific innovators who have made – and are still making – a difference, adapting nature’s operating instructions to the benefit of all life on earth. This enjoyable book includes essays by visionaries such as Paul Hawken, Terry Tempest Williams and Michael Pollan. 236pp

NOI £10.95 add to cart




The Toilet Papers THE TOILET PAPERS
Sym Van der Ryn
A ’70s classic, back in print and updated. An informative and irreverent look at how we humans have ‘eased’ ourselves over the centuries, from earth closets and privies, to dry toilets, both manufactured and self-builds. Sections on greywater recycling, composting ‘humanure’ and conventional treatment systems. Packed with diagrams so you can make your own compost loo. 128pp

TPR £10.95 add to cart




The Woodburners Companion THE WOODBURNER'S COMPANION
Practical Ways Of Heating With Wood
Dirk Thomas
A helpful and concise guide for anyone considering heating their home with wood. Considers the economic and environmental impacts of wood-burning. Explains the different types of stoves, furnaces, boilers and chimneys; how to install them and maintain them. Includes a section on how to clean your own chimney. There is advice on how and where to source wood from and how to season and store it. 164pp

WCPW £12.95 add to cart




The New Woodburners Handbook THE NEW WOODBURNER'S HANDBOOK
A Guide To Safe, Healthy & Efficient Woodburning
Stephen Bushway
Enjoying your own wood fire is one of life’s great pleasures,but there’s quite a lot to consider before you start – environmental concerns, safety, types of stoves and flues, maintenance. This little book will turn you into woodburning expert and you can reap the benefits for years to come. 160pp

NWH £9.99 add to cart




Renewable Energy RENEWABLE ENERGY
Power For A Sustainable Future
Ed. Godfrey Boyle
With the aid of some 350 detailed illustrations, some 50 tables of data and a wide range of case studies, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the principal renewable energy sources: solar thermal, photovoltaics, bio-energy, hydro, tidal, wind, wave, and geothermal. 452pp

REP £30.99 add to cart




The Scythe Book THE SCYTHE BOOK
David Tresemer
A charming and absorbing read, presenting years of the author’s research and practical experience. Full of tips, tricks and techniques for using and maintaining your scythe. Essential reading for anyone serious about scything. 208pp

SB1 £12.95 add to cart




Solar Heating In Cold Regions SOLAR HEATING IN COLD REGIONS
Jean-Francois Rozis & Alain Guinebault
A technical guide, written for developing countries but no less relevant in the west, for climates where the average annual temperature is lower than 10ºC. Contains examples of typical installations and how to size them. 168pp

SHR £15.95 add to cart




Solar Water Heating SOLAR WATER HEATING
A Comprehensive Guide To Solar Water & Space Heating Systems
Bob Ramlow & Benjamin Nusz
This US book covers the history of solar water heating, descriptions of just about every solar water heater ever made, their maintenance and operation; the design, installation and maintenance of closed loop solar energy systems; and a compelling economic argument for solar investments.238pp

SWH1 £18.99 add to cart




Your Brick Oven YOUR BRICK OVEN
Buiding It & Backing In It
Russell Jeavons
If you want to build a brick oven at home to bake delicious pizzas, bread, or roast lamb and meringues, then this is the book you have been waiting for. Simple instructions, clear diagrams and photographs for building an oven either indoors or out. With a section on recipes and cooking advice it will change the way you eat. 160pp

YBO £10.99 add to cart



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PHOTOVOLTAICS



DIY 12 Volt Solar Power DO IT YOURSELF 12 VOLT SOLAR POWER
Michel Daniek
If you want to introduce alternative power supplies around the house and garden or even live totally off-grid in your boat, caravan or yurt and need a practical introduction to solar power and 12 volt supplies, here is the essential guide to the subject. 128pp

DIY12 £9.95 add to cart




Photovoltaics PHOTOVOLTAICS
Design & Installation Manual
Solar Energy International
A serious, detailed manual about photovoltaics which covers almost everything you need to know: PV applications, basics of electricity, system components (with specif-ications), solar site analysis and mounting, stand alone system sizing, utility interactive systems, costs and economics, and safety issues. 316pp

PDI £40.99 add to cart




Photovoltaic Systems PLANNING & INSTALLING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
A Guide For Installers, Architects & Engineers
The German Solar Energy Society
The most up to date and comprehensive guide to solar photovoltaic systems currently available in the UK. Covers everything from cell types, system components, site surveying, designing systems, grid connection, stand alone systems, software, mounting, operation, economics and efficiency. This is a professional reference book, not a DIY guide, it is however a must for anyone with a serious interest in PV. 368pp

PIPS £95.00 add to cart




Practicle Photovoltaics PRACTICAL PHOTOVOLTAICS
Richard J Komp
A comprehensive guide to the theory and reality of solar electricity as well as a detailed installation and maintenance manual with step-by-step instructions on making your own module. A very popular title. 216pp

PPE £14.95 add to cart




Solar Electricity Handbook SOLAR ELECTRICITY HANDBOOK 09
A Simple, Practical Guide To Using Electric Solar Panels
& Designing & Installing Photovoltaic Solar PV Systems
Michael Boxwell
Clearly explains the steps necessary to assess wether your intended site is suitable for solar power and guides you through the specification of your chosen system. The book uses an off grid holiday home as an example but also details many other scenarios. An internet-linked book which answers all your questions. In our opinion best book available for DIY domestic installations. 150pp

SEHB £9.99 add to cart




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WIND



Its a Breeze CHOOSING WINDPOWER
Hugh Piggott
Should you? How much will it cost? How to plan and install it? This is a unique guide to the subject. 64pp

CW3 £7.99



Small Scale Wind Systems For Rural Energy Services SMALL SCALE WIND SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ENERGY SERVICES
Smail Khennas, Simon Dunnett & Hugh Piggott
This is both an introduction to the basics of wind generator technology and a guide to establishing a wind power enterprise to meet the needs of households and small communities. There is plenty of practical information, taken from installations in Peru and Sri Lanka, which would be applicable anywhere ‘off the grid’. 72pp

SWS £12.95 add to cart




Wind Energy Explained WIND ENERGY EXPLAINED
Theory, Design & Technology
Manwell, McGowan & Rogers
A weighty textbook, this is a thorough multi-disciplinary introduction that describes aerodynamic principles, electrical energy conversion and generation, siting guidance, environmental impact and economic benefits. Includes a comprehensive set of tutorial problems related to each chapter’s contents. Hardback. 582pp

WEE2 £39.95 add to cart




Wind Power WIND POWER
Paul Gipe
A comprehensive overview on wind energy with a wealth of pictures, charts, graphs, formulas, facts and cautionary tales. There are expanded sections on gauging wind resources and siting wind turbines, and examples and case stydies of successful wind sytems. Includes international sources for new and used equipment. 510pp

WP2 £49.95 add to cart




Windpower Workshop WINDPOWER WORKSHOP
Building Your Own Wind Turbine
Hugh Piggott
This practical guide explains what is involved in choosing a wind system.

WPW £12.00



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CHOOSING WINDPOWER

Choosing Windpower

Hugh Piggott
Should you? How much will it cost? How to plan and install it? This is a new edition of the book previously titled, It’s A Breeze. 64pp

CW3 £7.99 add to cart


THE ENERGY SAVING HOUSE

The Energy Saving House

Thierry Salmon & Stephane Bedel
How to minimise your energy consumption, reduce your impact on the planet and save money. From construction to renovation, white goods to heating systems, maintenance to running costs. This concise and informative book is an invaluable guide to energy saving. 192pp

ESH1 £12.00 add to cart


GOING WITH THE FLOW

Going With The Flow

Small Scale Water Power
Billy Langley & Dan Curtis
If you live near a water course you might want to consider generating your own electricity. This guide will help you assess the suitability of your site, choose materials, equipment and a turbine, and explains the legalities (i.e. planning) and how to sell power back to the grid. A suitable reference book for midi and micro-hydro systems. 152pp

GFS £12.00 add to cart


HOME HEATING WITH WOOD

Home Heating With Wood

Chris Laughton
Everything you ever wanted to know about domestic wood fuel systems. 64pp

HHW £7.99 add to cart


LIFTING THE LID

Lifting The Lid

An Ecological Approach To Toilet Systems
Peter Harper & Louise Halestrap
The definitive guide to human waste management. Lifts the lid on triumphs and disasters and answers all the questions that you ever wanted to ask 154pp

LTL £12.00 add to cart


OFF THE GRID

Off The Grid

Managing Independent Renewable Electrical Systems
Duncan Kerridge
From assessing your needs and sizing a system, to control and storage systems plus information on UK legislation, this is a practical guide for the DIYer, self-builder and professional who wants to install off-grid solar.
202pp

OGM £12.00 add to cart


POWER PLANTS

Power Plants

An Introduction To Biofuels
Brian Horne
An overview of biofuels - from wood to rape seed oil. 64pp

PP3 £5.50 add to cart


SEWAGE SOLUTIONS

Sewage Solutions

Answering The Call Of Nature
Grant, Moodie & Weedon
A guide to the many different solutions to household ‘black’ and ‘grey’ waste. Describes the primary decomposition methods in detail and outlines many different kinds of installations, large and small, including reed beds, septic tanks, cess pits, solar ponds, ‘living machines’, and compost toilets. 190pp

SS2 £12.00 add to cart


SOLAR WATER HEATING

Solar Water Heating

A DIY Guide
Paul Trimby
A popular and clear booklet with plans for panels and a controller, and how to install them. 28pp

SWH £7.99 add to cart


TAPPING THE SUN

Tapping The Sun

A Guide To Solar Water Heating
Chris Laughton
This guide explains the principles of solar energy, the costings, pay back period, different solar and storage designs, whether to go for a DIY or a professionally installed system, how to make the idea into a reality and much more. Very accessible. 20pp

TTS £7.99 add to cart


THE WATER BOOK

The Water Book

Judith Thornton
A really useful guide to setting up a water supply system. It covers finding, connecting and fitting a new system, storing, filtering and using rain as well as springwater. Case studies and a guide to materials included. 154pp

WBF £12.00 add to cart


WINDPOWER WORKSHOP

Windpower Workshop

Building Your Own Wind Turbine
Hugh Piggott
This practical guide explains what is involved in choosing a wind system; how to design a system; building with ‘scrap’ materials; safety issues; generators; constructing rotor blades; speed matching; towers and cables; mechanical and electrical controls; batteries. 160pp

WPW £12.00 add to cart


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LILI PUBLICATIONS


HEATING WITH WOOD

Heating With Wood

Andy Reynolds
Covers everything you need to know, from planning your system, choosing, installing and making a stove, obtaining and storing firewood, plus cooking with wood, and heating your water with a back boiler. 152pp

HWW £8.95 add to cart


HOW TO BUILD A WIND PUMP

How To Build A Windpump

Jim Barr
This design can pump rainwater, greywater, river, pond or well water for irrigation, aerate a fish pond, run a feature and more. The turbine is 700mm diameter, with a head of 2-3m.160pp

HBWP £8.95 add to cart


HOW TO MAKE BIODIESEL

How To Make Biodiesel

Carter, Darby, Halle & Hunt
All the information you need to make your own biodiesel: the chemistry and practice of biodiesel production; supply of used cooking oil and other chemicals; vehicle considerations. 122pp

HMBD £8.95 add to cart




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