Saturday, February 21, 2009

More New Titles in Non-fiction

Spring is coming. We promise!! Only a few more weeks until 'warmer' breezes tempt us out of hiding. Get prepared by reading some of our new titles in our Non-fiction department:

Teach Yourself Basic Gardening Skills by Jane McMorland Hunter Designed for the complete beginner, Teach Yourself Basic Gardening Skills shows you how to turn a patch of muddy ground into an easily maintainable garden, whatever the size of your property and however busy you are. From lawn care and watering to creating patios and growing vegetables, it is packed with easy-to-follow, practical advice.





Green Living Handbook by David Gershon
One of the most enlightening and useful programs that I have had the privilege to encounter. It provides a starting point for citizens and communities to begin the journey of becoming more sustainable.
Michele Perrault, Past President, The Sierra Club






Local Bounty: Seasonal Vegan Recipes by Devra Gartenstein
Local Bounty shows how a vegan diet, already healthful and environmentally sustainable, yields even greater advantages when seasonal foods are used in the recipes. Ripe produce is at the peak of its flavor and nutritional value. Less fossil fuel is needed to bring local fruits and vegetables to your table. Small scale farmers use less pesticides than commercial growers. Foods in season are abundant and more economical to purchase. And, buying locally is an important alternative to the globalization of the food industry.