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‘The Essence of Permaculture‘
by permaculture’s co-originator David Holmgren.
It is also available in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
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'Education for Sustainability'
Writings provided by the Center for Ecoliteracy. Authors are Fritjof Capra, David W. Orr...
A beautiful and inspiring text collection: Ecology and Community, Ecoliteracy - The Challenge for Education in the Next Century, A Sense of Wonder...
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'Sustainable World SourceBook'
by Sustainable World Coalition
A great, clear and comprehensible SourceBook
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'Transition Initiatives Primer'
by the Transition Towns Network.
Comprehensive information and support for initiating a Transition Town.
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