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  Sustainable Travel For Dummies

  Lee Mylne

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  Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. This guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it's important, and how to do it—with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee Mylne brings a global perspective on fun ways to travel responsibly. A must-have resource for globetrotters and for those whose travels keep them close to home, this book covers alternative transportation, unique accommodations, fulfilling cultural experiences, everything else the eco-savvy traveler needs to know.● Discover how to plan eco-friendly trips to destinations near and far● Reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying life-affirming experiences● Learn about alternative methods of transportation and sustainable accommodations● Gain cultural awareness and get fun ideas for making the most of your travelSustainable Travel For Dummies is a must-listen for travelers who are new to sustainable and ethical travel and seeking practical tips for eco-conscious wandering.

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  Walkabout to Wisdom - Awakening...

  Lachlan Hughson

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  'An uplifting and inspiring book casting a net of ideas and insights as wide and challenging as its subject – the Australian Outback.' 
                                                                     James Harker-Mortlock, Australian Rural & Regional News 
    
  From the majesty of Uluru and its surrounding deserts to the rugged grandeur of the Kimberley and Pilbara landscapes, the Australian Outback inspires a deep connection with the timeless wisdom of the natural world. It is a place where this wisdom reveals itself in many ways, each day, when the walkabout soul allows themselves to be seduced by the wonder of this ancient land, and its physical and spiritual magnificence. 
  Walkabout to Wisdom, an evocative story of such a journey reintroduces us to the essence and importance of this natural wisdom, and its inherent capacity to teach and heal. With reviews from leading Australian environmentalists and authors, and a foreword from one of Australia's most respected songwriters, this story will leave you enchanted and enthralled so important is its heartfelt message today. 

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  The Secret Language of Dogs -...

  Jocelyn Kessler

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  Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Dog trainer, healer, and counselor, Jocelyn Kessler, asserts that while your dog does not speak English, he or she is communicating with you all of the time.In The Secret Language of Dogs, Kesler explains the importance of learning how to listen to your pet by learning to read the behavioral and energetic traits of your dog.Based on her years of experience with dogs and their owners in Southern California, Kessler explains how energy flows between pets and their owners and what the implications of that energy flow are for both parties. Her stories show how we often inflict our own emotional issues onto our pets, and how negative energy can result in both behavior and physical difficulties.In addition to the stories, she provides concrete tips on how to connect with your pet:Where to ConnectVisualizationDeclarationsAcknowledgementsGiving thanks

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  Edible and Useful Plants of the...

  Delena Tull

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  A guide to useful Southwestern wild plants, including recipes, teas, spices, dyes, medicinal uses, poisonous plants, fibers, basketry, and industrial uses.All around us there are wild plants useful for food, medicine, and clothing, but most of us don’t know how to identify or use them. Delena Tull amply supplies that knowledge in this book, which she has now expanded to more thoroughly address plants found in New Mexico and Arizona, as well as Texas.Extensively illustrated with black-and-white drawings and color photos, this book includes the following special features:·       Recipes for foods made from edible wild plants·       Wild teas and spices·       Wild plant dyes, with instructions for preparing the plants and dying wool, cotton, and other materials·       Instructions for preparing fibers for use in making baskets, textiles, and paper·       Information on wild plants used for making rubber, wax, oil, and soap·       Information on medicinal uses of plants·       Details on hay fever plants and plants that cause rashes·       Instructions for distinguishing edible from poisonous berries Detailed information on poisonous plants, including poison ivy, oak, and sumac, as well as herbal treatments for their rashes

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  Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts

  Karin Hellab

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  Learn to love curves by using the quilting technique that creates captivating waves and zigzags from straight stitches and patches. Bargello quilts consist entirely of straight seams and rectangular pieces, yet create mesmerizing optical illusions. It may look complex, but any beginner quilter who can sew a straight seam can master the necessary skills. It’s also a technique that’s easy to complete quickly and with confidence, thanks to precut jelly rolls and author Karin Hellaby’s clear how-to instructions. Discover this addictive technique as you work through beautiful patterns for pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts. Karin works with both solid and printed fabrics, varying her color palette from monochromatic to colorful. She also explores the impact of offset seams for gentle curves and matched seams for dramatic arcs. With helpful tips throughout and coordinating photography, achieve stunning quilts using this fascinating technique!

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  Green Home Building -...

  Miki Cook, Doug Garrett

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  A comprehensive guide to building green on any budget.According to conventional wisdom, building a green home is an expensive endeavor. The standard approach treats green as an add-on, tacking "premium" products, finishes, and equipment onto a traditional home design. As a result, many green home projects end up over budget or fail to achieve their environmental and performance goals.Green Home Building explodes the myth that green homes have to cost more. Using proven methods based on applied building science, the authors show how to:Lower base construction costs to provide funding for high performance upgradesAchieve a net-zero energy home, including "zero-ing" water, waste, carbon, and associated costs within fifteen yearsLive affordably into the future, despite anticipated rising costs for fuel, water, materials, taxes, and health careThis comprehensive guide to building green on any budget defines the strategies that maximize the return on green investments. Written for anyone who has ever been swayed by the argument that the price tag limits how green a home can be, Green Home Building is a must-read for builders, contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners.Miki Cook is a green building and sustainability consultant who has dedicated her career to educating contractors and the public on the strategies, methods, and benefits of green homes.Doug Garrett has trained thousands of homebuilders, architects, and sub-contractors to build energy-efficient homes using applied building science to improve comfort, durability, and healthfulness while meeting or exceeding the energy code.

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