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Slow death by rubber duck: how the toxic chemistry of everyday life affects our health
Par Rick Smith, Bruce Lourie, Sarah Dopp. 2009
To prove that the most dangerous pollution comes from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces, Smith and Lourie ingested…
and inhaled these items for one week. They expose the miscreant corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the weak-kneed government officials who let it happen, and the effects on people across the globe; they also describe the extent to which we are poisoned, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. c2009.
Living things we love to hate: facts, fantasies & fallacies
Par Des Kennedy. 1992
Kennedy examines our relationships with everything we are supposed to hate -- from dandelions to snakes. With anecdotes and interesting…
facts, he talks about our war against pests and tries to reconcile humanity to the natural world. 1992.
Let it rot!: the gardener's guide to composting (Storey's down-to-earth guides)
Par Stu Campbell. 1998
Covers reasons to compost; differing approaches; how decomposition works; various methods, ingredients, and containers; how to speed decomposition; and how…
to use the end result. The bibliography provides 14 other books on composting; a list of sources of composting supplies is also given. c1998.
Better house and planet: Over 500 Tips For Efficient Housekeeping
Par Marjorie Harris. 1991

Ecological gardening: Your Path To A Healthy Garden
Par Marjorie Harris. 2009
Harris - who has been an organic gardener since the 1960s - encourages the Canadian gardener to get back to…
basics. With information updated for today's society, she shows how little use pesticides and chemicals are when making a lush and abundant garden. 2009.
A new leaf: growing with my garden
Par Merilyn Simonds. 2011
Traces a year of growing seasons at The Leaf, Simonds' acreage in eastern Ontario. A lifelong gardener, Simonds works the…
soil and the soul for wide-ranging revelations about everything from flowers that keep time, to the strange gift of compost, to great gardens of the world, to things lost and found underground. 2011.
Wa$ted!: save your planet, save your cash
Par Francesca Price. 2007
Based on a TV3 programme, this book is full of tips and information on how to save money while saving…
the planet. Each part begins by helping you audit your own household and then goes into detailed actions you can take. The book looks at everything from worm farms, big purchases, nappies, double glazing, tuning your car and even food miles. 2007.
The beginner's guide to growing great vegetables
Par Lorene Edwards Forkner. 2021
"You can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start--just follow the trustworthy advice found in |The…
Beginner's Guide to Growing Great Vegetables|. Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares all the information you need to create a thriving garden, from facts about soil and sun to tips on fertilizing, mulching, and watering. Regional planting charts show what to plant when, and a month-by-month planner takes you from January through December. Profiles of popular edibles explain exactly how to plant, care for, and harvest your bounty. Whether your garden grows in the ground, on a balcony, or in containers on a sunny patio, this is your guide to grow-your-own success. Your backyard bounty awaits!" -- Provided by publisher
The New York times 1000 gardening questions & answers: based on the column "Gardeners Q. & A."
Par Leslie Land, Dora Galitzki, Linda Yang, Garden Editors of the New York Times, New York Times Editors. 2003

How to grow a sunflower (Rigby literacy)
Par Rigby, Sylvia Karavis. 2000

Edible heirlooms: heritage vegetables for the maritime garden
Par Bill Thorness. 2009
Heirloom vegetables are the older varieties of familiar plants that were in use before World War II. This book tells…
gardeners in the coastal area from California to Canada which heirloom vegetables will do best and offers historical and cultural techniques to enhance their growing experience
Chicken soup for the parents soul: stories of loving, learning, and parenting (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Par Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, Raymond Aaron. 2000

Dig in!: 12 easy gardening projects using kitchen scraps
Par Kari A Cornell. 2018

An edited life: simple steps to streamlining your life, at work and at home
Par Anna Newton. 2019

Where I come from: life lessons from a Latino chef
Par Aarón Sánchez. 2019
Memoir of Mexican American chef and Food Network personality. Reflects on what his Mexican heritage means to him, growing up…
in El Paso and New York, his experiences with Food Network, owning restaurants, and the role of food in his life. Includes some recipes. 2019
The rough patch: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Par Brian Lies. 2018
Farmer Evan and his dog do everything together, and they especially love working in the garden. But when his dog…
passes away, Evan lets his garden fill with weeds until a pumpkin vine brings new hope. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2018
Life without plastic: the practical step-by-step guide to avoiding plastic to keep your family and the planet healthy
Par Chantal Plamondon, Jay Sinha. 2017
The authors describe their efforts to eliminate plastic usage in their daily lives and find accessible alternatives. They discuss the…
downsides to various plastics and provide ideas for safe, reusable, and affordable alternatives for use in daily life. 2017
How not to hate your husband after kids
Par Jancee Dunn. 2017
A humorously candid account of one woman's quest to save her marriage after having kids. The author investigates relationship research,…
solicits the advice of renowned therapists, interviews parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator. Examines how to fix ongoing issues and rebuild a peaceful relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2017
Change your home, change your life with color: what's your color story?
Par Moll Anderson. 2017
Interior designer explores the psychological and sensory impacts of colors and the associations about them subconsciously rooted in the brain.…
Discusses what it means to have a color story and offers trivia, recipes, and personal reflections on specific colors, including white, black, orange, yellow, turquoise, red, and more. 2017