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Why the Great Turning Requires Collective Liberation Now

An excerpt from Coming Together in the Great Turning offers a gentle reflection on remaining connected, human, and hopeful amid social, political, and ecological upheaval, reminding us why coming together…

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Why Laughing Oyster Bookshop Is a Must-Visit Independent Bookstore in Courtenay

Independent bookstores are often the heart of the communities they serve, and few embody that truth more fully than Laughing Oyster Bookshop.

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Awareness, Action, and a Better World: Why Small Choices Matter Now More Than Ever

Discover uplifting, practical inspiration for the new year with Books to Inspire Action. This excerpt from Nicole Caldwell’s Better: The Everyday Art of Sustainable Living offers a gentle nudge toward…

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Interview with James Thomson, co-author of Earthen Floors

Your earthen floor’s foundation determines its durability, comfort, and efficiency. This excerpt from Earthen Floors, Second Edition explores the best subfloor options.

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Regenerative Economics Explained: How Living Systems Can Redesign Our Future

Explore how regenerative economics can redesign our future using the principles of living systems. A clearer, more resilient economic path starts here.

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2025 Living Now Book Award Winner

We are thrilled to announce that Feed Us With Trees has won aLiving Now Book Award this year in the Green Living – Alternative Energy, Conservation, Gardening category.

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How Community Commons Are Transforming the Economy From the Ground Up

This holiday season, gift a book. In this excerpt from Free, Fair, and Alive: The Insurgent Power of the Commons by David Bollier and Silke Helfrich we learn how citizen…

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How Edible Ecosystems Create Healthier People, Stronger Communities, and a Resilient Future

Gift books to inspire action this season. In this excerpt from Free, Fair, and Alive: The Insurgent Power of the Commons by David Bollier and Silke Helfrich we learn how…

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Why Meaningful Gifts Matter: Books that Inspire Action this Holiday Season

Give memorable, meaningful holiday gifts that nurture curiosity, confidence, and lasting inspiration. We invite you to look beyond the momentary sparkle and explore gifts that nurture curiosity, confidence, and lasting…

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A Bee-Friendly Approach to Apiculture

In this excerpt from Keeping Bees with a Smile, author Fedor Lazutin shares lessons learned from generations of apiculturists, exploring how returning to these old-fashioned practices can support healthier colonies,…

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Make Your Own Cheese or Cheeze at Home

Cheese, how do I love thee let me count the ways! Check out these two recipes. The first, from Mastering Basic Cheesemaking: The Fun and Fundamentals of Making Cheese at…

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What are the Benefits of Green Roofs?

Green roofs, also known as living roofs, vegetated roofs or eco-roofs, consist of plants established on top of buildings, from small sheds or houses to major installations on commercial buildings.…

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From Coop to Hive: Why Homesteading Skills Matter More Than Ever

Explore how self-reliance, stewardship, and care for the earth can bring abundance and peace to your daily life. And if you’re ready to start your own journey, now’s the perfect…

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Sustainable Subfloors: Best Options for Supporting Beautiful Earthen Floors

Your earthen floor’s foundation determines its durability, comfort, and efficiency. This excerpt from Earthen Floors, Second Edition explores the best subfloor options.

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Interview with Gord Baird, co-author of Essential Composting Toilets

If you’ve ever wondered how composting toilets really work, this one’s for you. In Essential Composting Toilets, Ann and Gord Baird explore practical, sustainable solutions for modern living. Today, co-author…