Book Shop
We have a selection of environmental publications for sale, with a focus on sustainable living
and building, and Tasmanian flora and fauna. Visit the centre or contact us
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Solar Hot Water booklet $10
A handy guide to choosing and installing a solar hot water system. Part of a great series from the Alternative Technology Association |
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Solar Electricity booklet $10
A handy guide to setting up your own solar power system.
Part of a great series from the Alternative Technology Association |
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Wind Power booklet $10
A handy guide to setting up your own wind power system.
Part of a great series from the Alternative Technology Association |
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Making Your Home Sustainable, Derek Wrigley $39
An excellent guide for people retrofitting an existing home |
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The Ferns of Tasmania: Their Ecology and Distribution, Michael Garrett $55
A comprehensive guide to Tasmanian ferns, illustrated in colour |
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Building your Straw Bale Home, Brian Hodge $69.95
An excellent new manual from CSIRO, ideal for anyone
thinking of building their own straw bale house |
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Transition Handbook, Rob Hopkins $34.96
Rob Hopkins' ground-breaking guide to transition towns as a response to peak oil is a must-read to get yourself or your group started.
This Australian version outlines the philosophy behind the Transition movement and describes the very recent emergence of 15 formal Transition Towns around Australia and New Zealand. |
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Your Home Technical Manual $49.50
A great resource produced by the Australian Government, ideal for anyone building or renovating. Contains info on every aspect of sustainable building,
from passive solar design and insulation through to
alternative building materials and renewable energy systems |
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Click here for a full list of books for sale. All of these books are available for purchase at our Centre.
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