Growing & Gardening
Biodynamics

Bio-Dynamic Gardening €16.50
Barbara Saunders-Davies, John Soper Revised & Expanded
Biodynamic gardening differs from organics in that it works with cosmic forces as well as nature. This book enables you to apply biodynamic principles to growing fruit, vegetables, herbs & special features. Includes techniques for incorporating the Earth’s rhythms when sowing & planting & how to improve soil fertility & aid pest control.

225pp 1996 Ed 2

The first edition has proved to be a major contribution to British vegetation ecology. It has been obligatory reading for scientists working on any aspect (ecological, botanical, zoological, pedological, geographical, etc.) of the woodland types described in the book. Of equal importance was the way it illuminated for historical geographers the extent and nature of woodlands in medieval and Tudor England, and the groundbreaking work on the economic and social history of woods, viewed by Wigston as `unique in style and subject matter.`

This is a new, extended edition, bringing to fruition nearly 23 years of additional research by Oliver Rackham. The result is 9 new chapters, an updated and extended bibliography, while over 240 colour photographs, and more than 80 new diagrams and charts enhance the original, pioneering text.

The first edition’s 24 chapters have been reproduced in situ page for page, although the typeface has changed and small typographical errors corrected, original diagrams, maps and tables have been rendered more clearly. Most of the original black and white photographs are now in colour and 14 pages of new colour illustrations have been inserted. Almost all original chapters also have an additional colour photograph and some explanatory text added to their final page. The 9 new chapters contain over 135 new colour illustrations. The expanded Index merges these new chapters and the bibliography has been augmented to include recent work.

The new chapters comprise :-

25. Woodland Vegetation: Stability or Change? 26. On Coppicing Plants. 27. Elmwoods: What has become of them? 28. Trees and Ancient Buildings. 29. Windblow and the Great Storms. 30. Species and Area: are small woods impoverished? 31 Types of Ancient Woodland: can any advance be made? 32. Wildwood and the Origins of Woodland, Wood-Pasture, and Savanna. 33. Conservation and the Future.

584pp 1980,2003 Hbk Ed 2

Growing & Gardening
Trees & Woodlands

Man Who Planted Trees, The €10.45
Jean Giono, Norma L Goodrich (Contributor), Michael McCurdy (Ill)
In his wonderful story of Elzéard Bouffier, an imaginary yet wholly believable shepherd, Jean Giono perhaps hoped to inspire a reafforestation programme that would renew the whole earth.

The story – both parable and manual – opposes the tree-planter, the earth-husband, to the makers of war. At the same time it shows us all that is best in man`s relationship with nature, and with his fellow man.

For Giono, nature is a living force in which man can rediscover the depth and harmony he has lost in urban life. Michael McCurdy`s beautiful woodcuts, which accompany the text, have helped establish this book as a minor classic.

‘This is a lovely, poignant little book by one of the most distinguished 20th-century French writers.’ Sunday Times

‘Michael McCurdy`s gentle woodcuts enhance this haunting little 1950s tale . . . a version of pastoral, regenerating a whole landscape and community.’ Observer

JEAN GIONO (1895-1971) is among the most distinguished of French writers. He wrote more than thirty novels, as well as many short stories, plays, poetry, essays and film scripts. Many of his books have been translated into English.

MICHAEL MCCURDY is one of America`s outstanding wood engravers and a noted book designer.

56pp 2000

Green Living
Irish Interest

Ballymun Eco Book, The €8.00
How to do great things to make a difference and help the environment in your own community
Simon Cocking (Ed)

The Ballymun Eco Book offers a simple guide on how to start environmental activities and projects in your local community, village or town. It draws upon the lessons learnt, both positive and negative, of 5 projects that took place in 2003, in Ballymun, Dublin, Ireland.

New Silloge Recycling CentreGardening ProjectEver-Ready Awareness GroupAfter-School’s ClubWriter’s Programme

By explaining how each of these projects unfolded, the ‘Ballymun Eco Book’ offers a step-by-step guide to making a difference to the environment in your own community.

The book also includes a `tool kit` section of tried and tested techniques to take your environmental ideas & dreams to reality.

`This is a wonderfully informative book, which will hopefully inspire others to make as much difference to the environment as the people of Ballymun have made to theirs.` Marilyn Mehimann GAP International

`Building on years of experience from GAP and local citizens, it contains all the nitty gritty information and tools you need to get a kick-start in your community. … and what`s more - it is presented in a fun and interesting way!` Eric Forsmark Local Agenda 21 advisor, Noden AB, Sweden

`What was achieved in Ballymun was amazing. What is even more amazing is that it could happen in your area too, all you need is energy, determination and this book!` Joanne Faulkner GAP Ballymun Project Manager

An inspirational and practical no nonsense guide for everyone and anyone who is interested in doing their bit to make the world a better place for us to all live in.

50pp 2004 210x210