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Rosemary's pick for February:    The curse of Akkad: climate upheavals that rocked human history: by Peter Christie, 2008.   Descriptions of major climatic changes and extreme weather events reveal how humans have suffered, developed and adapted to them. There are some surprises too: how is the quality of a violin related to climate? This is aimed at children and is also a fascinating quick read for any age.

Climate Change	An appeal to reason - Nigel Lawson  NEW An inconvenient truth - Albert Gore  Confronting climate change: critical issues for New Zealand Heat : how to stop the planet burning  by George Monbiot  High tide : news from a warming world - Mark Lynas  Hot topic : global warming and the future of New Zealand  Gareth Renowden   Impact of climate change - Carolyn Fry  NEW Melting point - Eric Dorfman NEW The weather makers - Tim F Flannery  Towards a new global climate treaty : looking beyond 2012
Home/Health	21st-century smallholder : from window boxes to allotments : how to go back to the land without leaving home - Paul Waddington  Alternative cures : the most effective natural home remedies for 160 health problems - Bill Gottlieb  Builder's greywater guide - Art Ludwig  Compost - Ken Thompson  Create an oasis with greywater - Art Ludwig   Dry gardening : sustainable drought-proof gardening from the soil up - Jonathan Garner  Good gardens with less water - K A Handreck Guide to natural housekeeping - Christina Strutt Heat and ventilation - Alide Elkink NEW Living homes: sustainable architecture and design - Suzi Moore  NEW Materials - Tony Conder NEW Natural health : an A to Z guide - Lani Lopez New gardening : how to garden in a changing climate - Matthew Wilson  Shop local eat well - Kathryn Hawkins NEW Squeaky green - Eric Ryan  Style, naturally : the savvy guide to sustainable fashion and beauty - Summer Rayne Oakes NEW Sustainable gardens - Rob Cross NEW Sustainable house : living for our future - Michael Mobbs  Sustainable living for dummies - Michael Grosvenor Sustainable water from rain harvesting (2003) by Rod Wade 628.13 WAD  The complete idiot's guide to solar power for your home - Dan Ramsey  The composting toilet system book -David Del Porto  The desk reference to nature's medicine - National Geographic The green kitchen - Richard Ehrlich The natural house : a complete guide to healthy, energy-efficient, environmental homes -Daniel D. Chiras The sustainable dream - John Pierce The water wise garden - Jeff Hodges  Water not down the drain - Stuart McQuire NEW  Your eco-friendly home -  Sid Davis NEW
Permaculture	A bio-dynamic farmer's handbook - Norrie Pearce A world without bees - Alison Benjamin NEW Design your own orchard : bringing permaculture design to the ground in Aotearoa - Kay Baxter  Earth user's guide to permaculture - Rosemary Morrow  Edible estates - Fritz Haeg NEW Food not lawns - H. C. Flores   Getting started in permaculture  Ross Mars  Going organic - Bob Flowerdew   Grow your own, eat your own - Bob Flowerdew  How to grow your own food : creating and maintaining an organic vegetable garden - Adrienne Grant  Organic crops in pots - Deborah Schneebeli Morell NEW Organic gardening for the 21st century - John Fedor  The compost specialist - David Squire NEW The friendly kiwi garden - Tabitha Becroft The truth about organic gardening - Jeff Gillman  Wally's green tips for gardeners - Wally Richards
Energy	Carbon neutral by 2020 : how New Zealanders can tackle climate change  Easy eco auditing: How to make your home and workplace planet-friendly -  Donnachadh McCarthy NEW Energy, use less -save more : 100 energy-saving tips for the home - Jon Clift  Making energy work : a sustainable energy future for New Zealand - Christina Hood New Zealand energy revolution : how to prevent climate chaos - Philip Freeman  New Zealand energy strategy to 2050 Half gone : oil, gas, hot air and the global energy crisis - Jeremy K. Leggett  The end of oil : the decline of the petroleum economy and the rise of a new energy order - Paul Roberts  The long emergency : surviving the converging catastrophes of the twenty-first century - James Howard Kunstler
Transport	Cycleways, walkways & bridleways strategy  KCDC  The complete idiot's guide to hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles -Jack R. Nerad  The green travel guide - Paul Jenner NEW   Who killed the electric car DVD NEW
Business/ Economy/Law	Capitalism as if the world matters  - Jonathon Porritt  Cradle to cradle : remaking the way we make things - William McDonough NEW Environmental law for a sustainable society Healthy money, healthy planet: developing sustainability through new money systems  - Deidre Kent Resilience thinking: sustaining ecosystems and people in a changing world. - Brian Walker and David Salt. NEW
General	A deeper shade of green: sustainable urban development, building and architecture in new Zealand Crap at the environment - Mark Watson Ecological intelligence : how knowing the hidden impacts of what we buy can change everything - Daniel Goleman NEW Empowering the earth : strategies for social change - Alex Begg   Falling off the edge - Alex Perry Garbage warrior DVD NEW Living space : towards sustainable settlements in New Zealand  Off the radar - Te Radar Organic explorer New Zealand - Leonie Johnsen Quest for kaitiakitanga - Richard Bangs NEW Slice of organic life - Dorling Kindersley The big Earth book : ideas and solutions for a planet in crisis - James Bruges  The revenge of gaia -J. E. Lovelock The transition handbook - Rob Hopkins True green : 100 everyday ways you can contribute to a healthier planet - Kim McKay  World changing: a user's guide to the 21st Century You, me and climate change we're here for the long haul

Local practical assistance

Richard Morrison, Eco Design Advisor, Kapiti Coast District Council Free advice on healthier homes, lowering your energy bills. Ph. 2964651
Green Plumber Kapiti Coast District Council Free tap washer replacement service Ph. 2964700
Green Gardener Kapiti Coast District Council Provides homeowners or tenants with advice about good gardening practices; for adapting gardens to local conditions and using water efficiently. Ph. 2964700

On to it

On to it is a monthly Kapiti Coast District Council newsletter that will provide sustainable advice and keep you informed on any Council community projects that offer incentives. You can subscribe to the monthly email newsletter.

Internet Links

Kapiti Coast District Council - http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Sustainability/ Sustainable Living - http://www.sustainableliving.org.nz/ Government site - www.sustainability.govt.nz   Recycling Kapiti - http://www.recyclekapiti.co.nz/