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	DVD: a new we Stefan Wolf "A New We" is a documentary about ecological communities and ecovillages in Europe. Enjoy two hours of insight into 10 European eco-communities from 8 European countries, created by Austrian documentary filmmaker Stefan Wolf. Stefan’s aim: to explore a variety of ecovillages in order to present a broad spectrum of lifestyle possibilities to many people. "A New We" is a unique and important film event that will lead you through the fascinating and varied worlds of these 10 communities. * How are these communities organized? * What decision-making processes do they use? * How they finance themselves? * What food choices do they make? * How much of the food and energy that they need do they produce? * Is spirituality important? * How do adults and children interact? * Are there schools? These and other questions are addressed in this unique and important film event. The variety of situations and voices in A New We inspires hope for the future of humanity and all life on the planet. The lives shown here are more motivated by imagination, vision, respect and cooperation than by economic forces and social expectations. In these 10 communities, the creative solutions to many social, environmental and economic challenges exemplify the nearly infinite capacity for human-, community- and self-development. It’s a film that enlightens, encourages and spreads hope – for a new world and A New We. more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £15.00 (Excluding: VAT at 20%)
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	LILI: whatever happened to communes? Dave Darby Intentional communities in the 21st century: Volume 1 - Africa, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. It’s an account of Dave’s experiences whilst visiting and working in over 60 communities in 15 countries; Volume 2 (Europe by bicycle) coming soon. click on image for contents page more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £6.00
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	ecovillages: new frontiers for sustainability Jonathan Dawson In the last twenty years ecovillages - local communities which aim to minimise their ecological impact but maximise human wellbeing and happiness - have been springing up all over the world. They incorporate a wealth of radical ideas and approaches which can be traced back to Schumacher, Gandhi, the 1960s, and the alternative education movement. This Briefing describes the history and potential of the ecovillage movement, including the evolution of the Global Ecovillage Network and the current developments in both North and South. The threads that are brought together in Ecovillages include: - Learning from the best elements in traditional and indigenous cultures - Alternative economy: community banks and currencies, and voluntary simplicity - Designing with nature: using permaculture design, eco-building, small-scale energy generation, waste-management, low-impact transport systems, etc - Organic, locally-based food production and processing - Reviving small-scale participatory governance, conflict facilitation & social inclusion as well as reviving active inter-generational community - Creating a culture of peace, and holistic, whole person education In an age of diminishing oil supplies, the Briefing examines the lessons that we can learn from ecovillages to show us how to live in a more ecologically sound and sustainable way. 96pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £6.00
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	the faber book of utopias John Carey An anthology of schemes, stories and ideas which people have dreamt of as Utopia. Provides a picture of the hopes and desires of the age in which each Utopia was conceived. The anthology encompasses many noble and selfless schemes but also reveals a trail of folly, tyranny and attempts at social control. 528pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £16.99
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	diggers and dreamers: the guide to communal living (2008/2009 edition) Sarah Bunker, Chris Coates and Jonathan How In the late 1980s Diggers and Dreamers started putting together the first edition of their book Diggers & Dreamers - the guide to communal living in Britain. It combined articles with a directory of intentional communities and it’s been coming out in some form every two years ever since. Now, as they approach their 20th anniversary they're returning to that original format and taking the opportunity to look back over the last two decades. Has anything changed? While the mass media still consider communal living to be some oddity from the past, global warming and lower-impact lifestyles have become topics of everyday conversation. Perhaps the experience of communards - who have been quietly getting on with their lives in communal and co-housing groups, eco-villages and low-impact communities - will now become relevant in the wider world. Buy the book and decide for yourselves! 236pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £14.50
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	diggers and dreamers: the guide to communal living (2006/2007 edition) Sarah Bunker An extensive directory of all UK communities in a small and compact format, completely revised and with an easy alphabetical listing. The book is well illustrated and each community describes itself and gives contact details. It is made very easy to browse the communities through the use of a location map, and a cross-index which allows users to easily pick out communities with certain characteristics, such as urban or rural location, size, dietary regime and spiritual focus. Sustainability icons indicate the emphasis each community puts on a whole range of factors from money and transport to energy and land use. 232pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £6.50
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	finding community: how to join an ecovillage or intentional community Diana Leafe Christian Finding community is as critical as obtaining food and shelter, since the need to belong is what makes us human. The isolation and loneliness of modern life have led many people to search for deeper connection, which has resulted in a renewed interest in intentional communities. These intentional communities or eco villages are an appealing choice for like-minded people who seek to create a family-oriented and ecologically sustainable lifestyle - a lifestyle they are unlikely to find anywhere else. However, the notion of an intentional community can still be a tremendous leap for some - deterred perhaps by a misguided vision of eking out a hard scrabble existence with little reward. In fact, successful ecovillages thrive because of the combined skills and resources of their members."Finding Community" presents a thorough overview of ecovillages and intentional communities and offers solid advice on how to research thoroughly, visit thoughtfully, evaluate intelligently and join gracefully. Useful considerations include: important questions to ask (of members and of yourself); signs of a healthy (and not-so-healthy) community; cost of joining (and staying); and common blunders to avoid. 241pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £24.99
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	growing eco-communities: practical ways to create sustainability Jan Bang In his first book "Ecovillages", Jan Bang explained at the principles and practice of setting up a sustainable community, including difficult decisions about management, design and architecture, farming and food, water, sewage, energy sources and economics. "Growing Eco-Communities" looks at what comes next. Groups aren't fixed by those earlier decisions and directions: they grow and develop, and not always in expected directions. Jan Bang here provides a comprehensive overview of the different changes that groups can undergo and offers experienced advice on how to handle particular situations. As in "Ecovillages", the book is anchored by numerous case studies of real-life communities and how they've dealt with change. There are sections on The Pioneering Phase (including 'everybody does everything' and 'decisions over dinner'); through the Maturity and Stability Phase (including 'Procedures for new members and the rule of law' and 'I want my own room'); to Old Age (including 'the professionals take over', 'the next generation' and 'dynasty!'). Throughout, the author addresses practical issues of flexibility, self-sufficiency, neighbours, technology, spirituality and money, among others. This is a candid, inspiring and practical book which should be essential reading for anyone involved in a community or non-residential group, club or association. 240pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £20.00
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	the community planning handbook: how people can shape their cities, towns and villages in any part of the world Nick Wates A book that packs a punch beyond its price. (That's because all sorts of official bodies up fronted some wedge - and well spent their money is too!) Mainly about how people can have a say in shaping their physical environment. Tried and tested techniques, transferable skills, bags of colour photos, charts, plans, diagrams - hugely recommended. 240pp click on image for contents page more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £16.99
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	the natural step for communities: how cities and towns can change to sustainable practices Sarah James & Torbjorn Lahti Sustainability might seem like one more buzzword, and cities and towns like the last place to change, but this book provides inspiring examples of communities that have made dramatic chjanges towards sustainability, and explains how others can emulate their success. The book first clarifies the concept of sustainability, offering guiding principles that help identify sustanable action in any area. It then introduces the sixty-plus eco-municipalities of Sweden thathave adopted changes to sustainable practices throughout municipal policies and operations. The third section explains how they did it, and outlines how other communities in North America and elsewhere can do the same. 280pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £19.99
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	ecovillage living: restoring the earth and her people Hildur Jackson An ecovillage handbook with heavyweight contributions from the great and good of ecovillage world. Major sections on the ecological dimension - food, building, green business etc; the social dimension - integration, community, lifestyle, communication; cultural/spiritual; process and examples. One of the best resources (along with 'the co-housing handbook) around! 180pp click on image for contents page more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £17.50
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	creating a life together: practical tools to grow ecovillages and intentional communities Diana Leafe Christian The latest guide to launching and sustaining ecovillages and communities based on research from successful communities. Some very interesting facts like communities that eat together more than 4 times a week tend to have stronger 'social glue'. In her friendly but firm (and occasionally funny) way, Diana Christian proffers an astonishing wealth of practical information and sensible, field-tested advice. An essential buy for all eco-community builders. 252pp click on image for contents page more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £24.99
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	ecovillages: a practical guide to sustainable communities Jan Martin Bang The Ecovillages movement is a worldwide network of communities which strive to integrate a supportive social environment with a low-impact way of life. Examples include Kibbutz, Camphill communities and others based on frameworks such as Permaculture. This book explores the background and history to the Ecovillages movement, and goes on to provide a comprehensive manual for planning, establishing and maintaining a sustainable community. Issues discussed include leadership and conflict management, house design, building techniques, farming and food production, water and sewage, energy sources and alternative economics. In the final chapter, the author brings it all together in a step-by-step guide. Throughout, this book is packed with handy tips, useful insights and sage advice. 288pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £20.00
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	cotters and squatters: the hidden history of housing Colin Ward Fascinating book that explores the history of squatter settlements in England and Wales. Shows how the 'Diggers' and 'Land is Ours Movement' is a continuation of old and honourable tradition. Puts it all into historic perspective. Eminently readable with some glorious nuggets of information. 196pp click on image for contents page more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £9.99
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	utopia britannica: british utopian experiments: 1325-1945 Chris Coates Fantastic overview of communities and communal living from the 14th Century until World War II. The book is divided into five historical threads covering different types of utopian community; Christian Sects from the 15th to the 20th Century, Early 19th Century Socialist Experiments, Artists Colonies from Coleridge to Peake, The Old New Age : Mysticism, Myth and Organic Farming the first time, and Utopia for Everyone - From the State of Welfare to the Welfare State. The most comprehensive and detailed account of the history of intentional communities in Britain we have found! 312pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £16.50
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	sacred hunger Barry Unsworth Unusually for us, this is a novel, albeit an incredible one. When escaped slaves and European sailors form a community, we live every moment with them as they try to build the kind of free and egalitarian society they want. An extremely thought-provoking book about human nature, race, the slave trade, community, and the kinds of forces assembled against those who try to challenge the powers that be. 640pp more on communities / co-housing / co-ops Price: £10.99
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