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The permaculture promise : what permaculture is and how it can help us reverse climate change, build a more resilient future on Earth, revitalize our communities / by Neiger, Jono.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Turn deserts into farmland -- Create self-fertile soil -- Turn waste into food -- Spread the wealth -- Build community -- Help individuals and communities re-skill -- Make wetlands and river edges productive -- Create more livable cities -- Stabilize our food supply -- Create productive landscapes -- Help reverse climate change -- Help you become a nicer person -- Help you become a better designer (of landscapes and of life) -- Build smarter homes -- Create gardens that provide for themselves -- Stop erosion and make water cleaner -- Ensure that we have enough water -- Create financially resilient communities -- Revitalize natural areas while providing for humans -- Turn problems into solutions -- Fulfill our energy needs -- Build a resilient future.LSC
Subjects: Permaculture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Green clean : natural cleaning solutions for every room of your home / by Schoff, Jill Potvin,author.;
"The author presents natural, nontoxic alternatives to chemical-based cleaning products for the home. Each chapter covers a different area of the home, including bathroom, kitchen, outdoor areas, garages and basements, windows and window treatments, and flooring, as well as a section on cleaning your car naturally"--
Subjects: House cleaning; Cleaning compounds; Natural products.;
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The collaborators : three stories of deception and survival in World War II / by Buruma, Ian,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An exploration of the nature of collaboration, and all the gray areas between heroism and abject opportunism, through the interwoven stories of three World War II-era collaborators under Nazi and Japanese rule--Kawashima Yoshiko, Felix Kersten, and Friedrich Weinreb"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Kawashima, Yoshiko, 1906?-1948.; Kersten, Felix, 1898-1960.; Weinreb, Friedrich, 1910-1988.; World War, 1939-1945;
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This Country: S3. by George, Tom,film director.; Cooper, Charlie,actor.; May, Daisy,actor.; Chahidi, Paul,actor.; Cooper, Trevor,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Charlie Cooper, Daisy May Cooper, Paul Chahidi, Trevor CooperOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Series 3 of the BAFTA-winning mockumentary sees the Mucklow cousins once again caught up in the minutiae of village life.Kerry is thrilled by the return of her dad after his short spell in prison, but he's back in the family home, and cracks are beginning to show in family relationships. Kurtan's half- brother has died, but how can you celebrate the life of a man who seems to have made no mark on the world at all? Meanwhile the vicar has some important news, and he's concerned about how Kerry and Kurtan will take it. This Country is shot entirely on location in the Cotswolds - a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - and has a dedicated following of fans all over the world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;
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Underland : a deep time journey / by Macfarlane, Robert,1976-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'Underland', Robert Macfarlane takes us on a journey into the worlds beneath our feet. From the ice-blue depths of Greenland's glaciers, to the underground networks by which trees communicate, from Bronze Age burial chambers to the rock art of remote Arctic sea-caves, this is a deep-time voyage into the planet's past and future. "He is the great nature writer, and nature poet, of this generation." - Wall Street Journal.
Subjects: Civilization, Subterranean.; Underground areas; Voyages and travels.; Geology.;
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The girl with ice in her veins / by Smirnoff, Karin,1964-author.; translation of:Smirnoff, Karin,1964-Lokattens klor.English.; Death, Sarah,translator.;
"Sweden's far north is growing colder; even in springtime, the town of Gasskas is buried under a relentless snow. As temperatures drop, tensions rise between a global corporation shamelessly exploiting the area's natural resources and wary locals who have scores to settle. A bomb blasts apart a crucial bridge. Soon after, a young journalist is found murdered. Meanwhile, Lisbeth is at home in Stockholm, looking to fill the void her last lover left behind. When she discovers that fellow hacker Plague has been kidnapped and taken up North, and finds her niece, Svala, on her doorstep, she has no choice but to return to Gasskas -- with Mikael Blomkvist at her side. Blomkvist takes the helm at Gasskas's newspaper, and Lisbeth tries to locate Plague. But then Svala goes missing, and Lisbeth's worst fears come to haunt her ... Lured back to a lawless town full of predators disguised as saviours and foes disguised as friends, forced to face down their own troubling pasts and those of their loved ones, Salander and Blomkvist must untangle a history of violence before it's too late. Karin Smirnoff has created a twisty, vertiginous, hard-hitting thriller that breathes new life into Stieg Larsson's epic series and unforgettable characters."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Blomkvist, Mikael (Fictitious character); Salander, Lisbeth (Fictitious character); Betrayal; Conspiracies; Hackers; Journalists; Nieces; Reporters and reporting;
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Simply living well : a guide to creating a natural, low-waste home / by Watkins, Julia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this timely and motivational guide, author Julia Watkins shares rituals, recipes, and projects for living simply and sustainably at home. For every area of your household--kitchen, cleaning, wellness, bath, and garden--Julia shows you how to eliminate wasteful packaging, harmful ingredients, and disposable items. Practical checklists outline easy swaps (instead of disposable sponges, opt for biodegradable sponges or Swedish dishcloths; choose a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one) and sustainable upgrades for common household tools and products. Projects include scrap apple cider vinegar, wool dryer balls, kitchen bowl covers and cloth produce bags, non-toxic dryer sheets, all-purpose citrus cleaner, herbal tinctures and balms, and more, plus recipes for package-free essentials like homemade nut milk, hummus, ketchup, salad dressings, and veggie stock.
Subjects: Home economics.; House cleaning.; Kitchen gardens.; Waste minimization.;
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The Girl with Ice in Her Veins A Lisbeth Salander Novel [electronic resource] : by Smirnoff, Karin.aut; Death, Sarah.; CloudLibrary;
“Lisbeth Salander is back—and maybe better than ever.” —Lee Child “Fresh, fearless. . . . One of the great crime series of our time could not be in safer, more capable hands.” —Chris Whitaker INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Lisbeth Salander returns in this chilling new installment of the multi-million-copy bestselling Millennium series. Sweden’s far north is growing colder; even in springtime, the town of Gasskas is buried under a relentless snow. As temperatures drop, tensions rise between a global corporation shamelessly exploiting the area's natural resources and wary locals who have scores to settle. A bomb blasts apart a crucial bridge. Soon after, a young journalist is found murdered. Meanwhile, Lisbeth is at home in Stockholm, looking to fill the void her last lover left behind. When she discovers that fellow hacker Plague has been kidnapped and taken up North, and finds her niece, Svala, on her doorstep, she has no choice but to return to Gasskas—with Mikael Blomkvist at her side. Blomkvist takes the helm at Gasskas's newspaper, and Lisbeth tries to locate Plague. But then Svala goes missing, and Lisbeth's worst fears come to haunt her... Lured back to a lawless town full of predators disguised as saviours and foes disguised as friends, forced to face down their own troubling pasts and those of their loved ones, Salander and Blomkvist must untangle a history of violence before it's too late. Karin Smirnoff has created a twisty, vertiginous, hard-hitting thriller that breathes new life into Stieg Larsson's epic series and unforgettable characters.
Subjects: Electronic books.; International Mystery & Crime; Women Sleuths; Suspense;
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A trail called home : tree stories from the Golden Horseshoe / by O'Hara, Paul,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."An exploration of trees in the Golden Horseshoe and the stories they tell. Trees define so much of Canadian life, but many people, particularly in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario, don't know that much about them. Granted, it is harder here: there are more trees that are native to this area than anywhere else in Canada. The great storytellers of the landscape, trees are looking glasses into the past. They speak of biology, ecology, and geology, as well as natural and human history. Through a greater understanding of trees, we can become more rooted to the land beneath our feet, and our place in it."--
Subjects: Trees; Human ecology;
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Blizzard rescue / by Rajan, Rekha S.; Lovett, Courtney.;
In this third adventure, the Jacksons are called to Minnesota, where a blizzard is sweeping through the area. Snow-filled skies, icy roads, chilly temperatures... There are people and animals in danger! Will the Disaster Squad be able to brave the cold and lend a helping hand?
Subjects: Animal rescue; Blizzards; Natural disasters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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