The
Neighborhood Network Recommends
Books and
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The
Neighborhood Network staff has compiled a selection of informative
materials that we think our members
and others interested in protecting the environment will
appreciate. A percentage of the purchase price goes to support
the work of the Neighborhood Network.
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Alternatives
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Silent
Spring
by Rachel Carson is the book that started the
modern environmental movement. A must read for
all environmentalists. Listed in the Boston
Public Library 100 Most Influential Books of
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Clean
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Beyond
Oil: The View from Hubbert's Peak
-- A cautionary tale about the coming of the decline
of oil. Including a look at the pros and cons
of possible alternatives, and some practicle advice
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The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency: A Guide to Big and Small Improvements , John Krigger and Chris Dorsi help homeowners set realistic personal goals for reducing their energy consumption. Their methods for making homes more energy efficient will also improve comfort, safety, durability, and resale value. They guide readers through the process of assessing current energy usage and predicting the benefits and estimating the costs of remodeling options. Projects ranging from simple fixes to large-scale renovations.
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Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides)
A step-by-step guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground up
The latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a two-wheeled electric vehicle--from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized motorcycle.
Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a tricked-out chopper, this is the book for you. |
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Videos |
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An
Inconvenient Truth
-- This film version of Al Gore's slide show lays
out the overwhelming scientific evidence for global
warming, and its possible consequences in a straigh-forward,
easily understood presentation. |
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Who
Killed the Electric Car? 
-- Did the electric car disappear due to lack
of consumer demand, or was there something more
to it? This documentary takes a whodunnit approach
to examine what happened to this promising technology. |
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-- a comprehensive reference for organic gardening.
This book is useful for both the organic and the
conventional gardener.
-- The WORD system (Wide rows, Organic methods,
Raised bed, and Deep soil) will make your gardening
easier, and your garden more productive, without
the use of synthetic chemicals. Our Research Director's
wife (the gardener in the family) swears by this
book.
-- In this brilliant, essential book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas L. Friedman speaks to America's urgent need for national renewal and explains how a green revolution can bring about both a sustainable environment and a sustainable America.
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The dangers of and alternatives to toxic cosmetic
products.
-- an unsettling look at how the end of cheap
oil will make the model of suburban sprawl impossible
to maintain. A strong argument for smart growth
and transit oriented development.