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| Sustainability by Design: A Subversive Strategy for Transforming Our Consumer Culture |
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 John R. Ehrenfeld
The book is founded upon this new definition: sustainability is the possibility that humans and other life will flourish on Earth forever. There are obstacles to this hopeful vision, however, and overcoming them will require us to transform our behavior, both individually and collectively. Ehrenfeld identifies problematic cultural attributes?such as the unending consumption that characterizes modern life?and outlines practical steps toward developing sustainability as a mindset. By focusing on the ?being? mode of human existence rather than on the unsustainable ?having? mode we cling to now, he asserts, a sustainable world is within our reach.
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| 147 Tips for Teaching Sustainability: Connecting the Environment, the Economy, and Society |
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 William M. Timpson
We are the first generation capable of determining the habitability of the planet for humans and other species, writes Anthony Cortese in the Foreword. Teachers at every level can play an important role in helping us find a sustainable path. One educator is fond of saying that, The stone age didn t end because of a lack of rocks While there was certainly an abundance of rocks available, stone age peple moved on to a new era because it became possible for them to envision and create a different and more useful way of organizing life. Many believe that we are currently at a similar juncture and can begin to imagine and construct new ways to live on our planet. All who work with sustainability issues realize that it is a community project. We must decide collectively about the earth and its future. As a community be it a geographic, social, academic, or professional community we need to know where to begin, how to collaboratively work, and where to find resources. Most of us belong to communities that are concerned about sustainability issues, but do not have that as their primary mandate, such as a business, a history class, or a civic group. These groups have a tremendous opportunity to incorporate sustainability awareness into their activities. And this volume will help find those opportunities and make the best use of group resources. |
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| The Ethical Travel Guide: Your Passport to Exciting Alternative Holidays |
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 Polly Pattullo
This practical guide includes destinations throughout the world, including in the United States for a wide variety of vacations, from horseback riding to beach resorts to Native American tribal homelands. The directory entries include facility descriptions, activities offered, suggested conduct, costs, and access. Web links, addresses, and phone numbers make it easy to pursue further details and to book reservations. |
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| 365 Ways To Change the World: How to Make a Difference-- One Day at a Time |
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 Michael Norton
For the activist hunting down fresh inspiration or the beginner looking for a place to start, the founder of the UK's Centre for Innovation in Voluntary Action provides this practical, inventive idea-a-day guide that takes on big issues-peace, health, the environment and others-with the belief that 'a lot of people doing a lot of little things could have a huge impact.' |
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| The Better World Shopping Guide: Every Dollar Makes a Difference |
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 Ellis Jones
Do your groceries make the grade? Check out your shopping basket with this 100,000-copy bestseller. |
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 Paul Jenner
All your green travel questions answered. |
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