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	Book: "Ecovillages - New Frontiers for Sustainability" by Jonathan Dawson In recent years, ecovillages - local communities which aim to minimise their eclogical impact but maximise human wellbeing and happiness - have proliferated worldwide. They incorporate a wealth of radical ideas and approaches which can be traced back to Schumacher, Gandhi, eco-feminism, and the alternative education movement. This Briefing describes the history and potential of the ecovillage movement. Price: 10 Euro + postage
	Book: "Eurotopia" Directory of Intentional Communities and Ecovillages in Europe New English language edition 2005 Eurotopia is an inspiring book for those who always wanted to gain an impression of the variety of communal lifestyles out there in Europe today. It is especially designed for those seeking a community in which to live or who are already living in one. It is a collection of hundreds of real and existing examples of co-operative living projects which inspires people to think about alternative ways of life and which gives readers the hope that they too might realise these ideas in their own lives. Price: 18 Euro + postage
	VHS Video: "Sustainable in community" The film was made within the framework of the study: „Communal ways of living and working and their relevance for the environment“, promoted by the German ministery for education and research. Two bigger communities (Commune Niederkaufungen and Ökodorf Siebenlinden) are presented as social and ecological models. These large households come much closer to a sustainable lifestyle than families or single households. A film by Heidi Sieker and Albert Koepfinger. Price 18 Euro + postage.
	Book: "Ecovillages" by Jan Bang. 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. Price 29,95 Euro + postage
	Book: "Ecovillages: Restoring the Earth and Her People" The best of knowledge and experience from ecovillages around the planet, directly from the mouths of those who have pioneered the development to date. Structured around the ecological, social and spiritual/cultural dimensions. Especially useful for those who decide to take personal action, by including more sustainable practices and habits into their daily lives; starting up a new ecovillage project; joining an existing ecovillage; or increasing the sustainability of their families, communities, neighbourhoods and organizations. Edited by Hildur Jackson and Karen Svensson. Price 26,95 Euro + Postage
	Book:"Creating a life together - Practical tools to grow ecovillages and intentional communities" by Diana Leafe Christian; foreword by Patch Adams. New Society Publishers, 2003 Creating a life together is a unique guide to launching and sustaining successful ecovillages and intentional communities - and avoiding the typical mistakes in the process. Distilling the wisdom from dozens of successful communities projects, it outlines what works, what doesn't work, and how not to reinvent the wheel. It provides step-by-step, practical advice on everything from the role of founders and the need for vision documents, through agreements, decision-making, legal options, and buying and financing land, to sustainable site design, communication, group process, and dealing well with conflict. Along with community profiles, cautionary tales, and ample resources for learning more, Creating a life together is the most up-to-date resource available on making your community dream come true. Price: 26,50 Euro + postage
	DVD and VHS Video "Houses of Straw" A Film about the old, and new building material strawbales. This film shows the recent development of this building method in Germany. A house in Lower Saxony it observed during the building process, further examples of strawbale houses explain techniques. In interviews with owners, builders, architects and experts a lot of important questions are discussed. The DVD contains 3 language versions of this documentary: English, German and Frecnch (all voice-over). DVD, PAL, 43 min Price: 29,90 Euro +Postage VHS, PAL, 43 min Price: 27,90 Euro +Postage
	CD Rom: "Complementary Currencies in Europe" features local currencies in Damanhur, Itay, Findhorn, Scotland, Christiania, Denmark and Galga Farm, Hungary. You can order it by writing to info@ksi.de

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