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Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things»rank: 947by: William McDonough, Michael Braungart
: :A manifesto for a radically different philosophy and practice of manufacture and environmentalism'Reduce, reuse, recycle' urge environmentalists; in other words, do more with less in order to minimize damage. As William McDonough and Michael Braungart argue in their provocative, visionary book, however, this approach perpetuates a one-way, 'cradle to grave' manufacturing model that dates to the lndustrial Revolution and casts off as much as 90 percent of the materials it uses as waste, much of it toxic. Why not challenge ... |
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The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time»rank: 947by: Elizabeth Rogers, Thomas M. Kostigen
: :Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Redford, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Aniston, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart, Tyra Banks, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tiki Barber, 0wen Wilson, and Justin Timberlake tell you how they make a difference to the environment.lnside The Green Book, find out how you can too:- Don’t ask for ATM receipts. lf everyone in the United States refused their receipts, it would save a roll of paper more than two billion feet long, or enough to circle the equator fifteen times!- ... |
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Green Roofs: Ecological Design And Construction»rank: 57319by: Earth Pledge Foundation
: :-- Cooling cities -- Reducing energy demand -- Containing water runoff -- Preserving wildlife habitat -- Enhancing urban well-being These are a few of the many reasons why green roofs are sprouting in cities around the world. Examine possibilities for city-wide green roof development through 335 color photographs, 40 case studies of exemplary green roof building projects, and 7 municipal case studies describing green roofs in Berlin, Tokyo, London, Portland, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. This book details the ecological ... |
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Living Homes: Sustainable Architecture and Design»rank: 201118by: Suzi Moore McGregor, Nora Burba Trulsson
: :At a time when sustainable living has never been more popular, we're proud to offer a paperback edition of Living Homes, published ahead of its time as a hardcover in 2001. Hundreds of photographs tour the interiors and gardens of 22 admirable homes made with energy efficient means. Expertly written and visually inspiring, this edition includes an introduction by Cradle to Cradle author and leader in green architecture William McDonough and updated resources. |
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Wizzil»rank: 3875847by: William Steig
: :At a time when sustainable living has never been more popular, we're proud to offer a paperback edition of Living Homes, published ahead of its time as a hardcover in 2001. Hundreds of photographs tour the interiors and gardens of 22 admirable homes made with energy efficient means. Expertly written and visually inspiring, this edition includes an introduction by Cradle to Cradle author and leader in green architecture William McDonough and updated resources. |
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The Natural Advantage of Nations: Business Opportunities, Innovation and Governance in the 21st Century»rank: 159895from: Earthscan Publications Ltd.
: :This book is more than just a 'palliative care' guide for the planet–it is about innovation, solutions, competitiveness and profitability. At work, at home and as members of society, our generation has an obligation–and an exciting opportunity–to be part of the solution in restoring the balance. The authors present a bold vision for the future and demonstrate how we can get there, drawing on lessons of competitive advantage theory and the latest in sustainability, economics, innovation, business and governance theory ... |
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Revelation and the Church: Vatican II in the Twenty-First Century»rank: 637434from: Orbis Books
: :This book is more than just a 'palliative care' guide for the planet–it is about innovation, solutions, competitiveness and profitability. At work, at home and as members of society, our generation has an obligation–and an exciting opportunity–to be part of the solution in restoring the balance. The authors present a bold vision for the future and demonstrate how we can get there, drawing on lessons of competitive advantage theory and the latest in sustainability, economics, innovation, business and governance theory ... |
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Wisdom Has Built Her House: Studies on the Figure of Sophia in the Bible»rank: 1300573by: Silvia Schroer
: :Wisdom Has Built Her House brings together for the first time the collected studies of Silvia Schroer on the biblical figure of Sophia, divine Wisdom. Schroer presents a differentiated image of Wisdom as female, creator, teacher, prophet, beloved, and more. ln Wisdom Has Built Her House Schroer portrays Wisdom as cosmic ordering principle, as universal architect, and as mediator of all scientific knowledge. Schroer also inquires about the contexts of these writings: about feminine wisdom and women's roles after the ... |
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (AUDIOBOOK) [CD]»rank: 1935267by: William Steig
: :Sylvester is a rock collector. 0ne day he finds a magic pebble that makes wishes come true. He rushes home to share his good fortune with his parents. 0n the way, hes frightened by a hungry lion and quickly asks the pebble to turn him into a rock, so the lion cant eat him. lt worksbut there sits Sylvester on Strawberry Hill with no way to hold the pebble to wish himself back into a donkey. Seasons come and go ... |
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Optimizing Post-Earthquake Lifeline System Reliability: Proceedings of the 5th U.S. Conference on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering August 12-14, 1999 Sheraton ... Lifeline Earthquake Engineering), No. 16.)»rank: 2687350from: American Society of Civil Engineers
: :This proceedings of the Fifth U.S. Conference on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering, held in Seattle, Washington, on August 12-14, 1999, presents new developments and emerging practices that will advance the state of knowledge of lifeline earthquake engineering around the world. lt includes over 100 papers covering a broad range of topics including: transportation systems; seismic hazards; pipelines; transportation projects; seismic risk analysis; water and wastewater; small group presentations; transportation criteria and analysis; case studies; port issues; social and economic issues; electric ... |
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