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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 £14.99 add to cart
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
FLOWFORMS
The Rythmic 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
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 £17.99 add to cart
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
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
RAINWATER HARVESTING FOR DRYLANDS
Vol 1: Guiding Principles To Welcome Rain Into Your Life & Landscape
Vol 2: Water Harvesting Earthworks
Brad Lancaster
Volume 1 helps you bring your site to life, reduce your cost of living, endows you with skills of self-reliance, and how to create living air conditioners of vegetation, growing beauty, food and wildlife habitats. 184pp
RHD1 £16.95 add to cart
Volume 2 shows you how to select, place, size, construct, and plant your chosen water-harvesting earthworks. Includes chapters on mulch, vegetation, and greywater recycling. 336pp
RHD2 £22.95 add to cart
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
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
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
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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 £19.95 add to cart
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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
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CHARCOAL PRODUCTION
A Handbook
Hollingdale, Kirshnan & Robinson
Describing the theory behind converting biomass to fuel, this technical handbook is packed with statistics, analysis and calculations. It covers small and large scale charcoal manufacture, traditional, brick and transportable metal kilns, briquetting, analysis of charcoal, gas production and charcoal uses. A comprehensive overview of the subject. 320pp
CP3 £16.95 add to cart
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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
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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
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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
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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 £7.10 add to cart
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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
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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
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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
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