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Original Essays | December 12, 2009

Alexander McCall Smith: IMG The Courage of Others



I have recently written a novel about life in England during the Second World War. I felt some concern before I tackled this theme — the War... Continue »
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    La's Orchestra Saves the World

    Alexander McCall Smith

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Gaia's Garden by Toby Hemenway
Gaia's Garden

vvvero, March 1, 2009

It's almost springtime, folks! Time to get planting! And this book is a great place to learn about how to create a beautiful, organic, earth-friendly garden.
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Getting Started in Permaculture: Over 50 DIY Projects for House & Garden Using Recycled Materials by Ross Mars
Getting Started in Permaculture: Over 50 DIY Projects for House & Garden Using Recycled Materials

vvvero, March 1, 2009

This is a fantastic hands-on guide to making the most of the land you have and reducing your impact on the environment (all while saving money, too). The book is not at all preachy and totally practical. It's so inspiring to realize that even an urban dweller like myself can live off the land!
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