In Defence of Food by Michael Pollan

This could be the most powerfully important book you read all year. It’s a jolt to be reminded just how totally overtaken by the food industry our family diets have become. Plain old eating has been replaced by an obsession with nutrition, and giant food companies are only too happy to synthesise our desired nutrient, market it as a special gift, then process the hell out of simple foods like tomatoes, apples or fish.

Building with Awareness by Tom Owens

If you are building your own home then this set is perfect for you. The DVD will show you how to build a ''hybrid'' home that will leave the environment and the dollars in your bank account smiling! The guidebook will help you along the way if you are stuck or have any concerns.

Allergy Free Living, Dr Peter Howarth and Anita Reid

A comprehensive guide to creating an allergy-free and healthy home – from decorating and choosing furnishings to tips for everyday cleaning and maintenance.

Climate Code Red by David Spratt and Philip Sutton

In this meticulously documented call-to-action, David Spratt and Philip Sutton reveal extensive scientific evidence showing the global warming crisis is far worse than official reports and national governments have indicated — and that we’re almost at the point of no return.

The Conscious Cook by Giselle Wilkinson

This book takes us on a journey into the breadth of food-associated issues, helps us join the dots connecting the issues and demonstrates the complexity of sustainability and the simplicity of many of the actions involved in achieving it.

Containing 50 delicious recipes covering an eclectic mix of ethnicities, ingredients and dishes, The Conscious Cook is completely different from other cookbooks.

Tasmanian Wilderness Battles by Greg Buckman

A fascinating account of the recurring fights over Tasmania's natural resources that have torn its people apart for three decades.

The Rammed Earth House by David Easton

A completely revised edition of this all time classic. This is THE book if you’re vaguely interested in rammed earth building. American author and builder, David Easton, is the acknowledged world expert, and his new edition is informative, practical, and full of superbly detailed colour photographs that leave no detail mysterious. Soil, building your own forms, and every construction detail imaginable are all covered here. Highly recommended for any potential earth builder.

Green Carbon by Brendan G. Mackey, Heather Keith, Sandra L. Berry and David B. Lindenmayer

This report is the first in a series that examines the role of natural forests in the storage of carbon, the impacts of human land use activities, and the implications for climate change policy nationally and internationally.

A Year in a Bottle by Sally Wise

A Year in a Bottle brings together a mouthwatering collection of more than 100 of her favourite recipes for making your own preserves and conserves. From luscious jellies and jams to delicious pickles and chutneys, this inspiring and practical book makes preserving easy and fun. It includes simple recipes, technical advice and helpful hints to ensure success every time. Best of all, the results can be enjoyed all year round!

The River Runs Free by Geoff Law

A whimsical trip down the Franklin River in a leaky raft incited a passion that drew the author into the historic battle to save the Franklin from being dammed. It was a struggle that brought down a federal government, and one whose ecological reverberations, twenty-five years on, are more commanding than ever. Join Geoff as he recalls the beauty and history of this amazing Tasmanian icon.