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Sea Change
Sea Change addresses such issues as pollution by sewage, nuclear waste and dumping at sea; extinction of fish stocks; destruction of marine environment, impacts of climate change, coastal erosion and rising sea levels; decline of our seaside resorts; the failure of the 'integrated transport policy';and smuggling. In each case Girling questions: how did the situation arise? What are the consequences? What should be done? And what will happen when we fail? His unique voice blends horror, humour and 'just fancy that'; sifting for solutions in the sands, he is utterly compelling, entertaining and inspirational.

 
 

 

           

The Final Call
This is an investigative travelogue, written as Hickman journeys around the world, from theme park to golf course, from sunlounger to ecolodge. At each destination we hear from the key protagonists: the holidaymaker, waiter, hotelier, souvenir-seller, prostitute, environmentalist, tour guide, chambermaid and the local politician.

 
 

Eden Project: The Guide
What is the Eden Project, exactly? Eden is:

An educational charity

A regeneration project, demonstrating that sustainability is possible

An international visitor attraction

A Living Theatre of Plants and People

The home of the biggest greenhouse in the world

A museum of current thinking and future possibilities

The world poured into a pit

A place where you can explore your place in nature and discover more about sustaining the global garden that sustains you.

           

Gardening at Eden
Eden is unique as a botanic garden in that is young enough for all the people who conceived it to be around and accessible; and all those who planted it, and learnt from the experience are still there and able to share their knowledge of the triumphs and successes of each habitat and each plant.

The book every visitor to Eden longs to have – All the skills and knowledge of Eden adapted to inform the average gardener gardening at home.

 
 

No Nettles Required
A refreshing and accessible guide to making your garden attractive to wildlife.

           

The Curious Gardener's Almanac
Celebrating the garden in all its splendid diversity and rich history: a collection of remarkable facts, curiosities, ancient wisdom and customs, tips, recipes, lists, quotations and ephemera.

The spirit and focus of the Almanac is British but the wider picture is international as so much of our gardens originated from overseas.
Dry or dull information has no place in the almanac and presentation is as appealing as the content.

 
 

Fencing Paradise
Triggered by visits to the Eden Project, Britain's foremost countryside writer is on top form as he discusses specific plants, plant hunters, what we mean by Paradise, and other botanical and ecological ideas.

"Fluid and highly readable, Fencing Paradise is environmentally aware, but never preachy. Mabey dips into a broad pool of knowledge...to offer a panoramic depiction of our attempts to tame nature, and a cautionary vision of the possible consequences."
The Daily Telegraph

           

A Passion For Trees
Given the extent of his influence on 17th-century life, and his lasting impact on the British landscape it is remarkable that no book has been written before about John Evelyn

Maggie Campbell-Culver’s book, has at its a core a section detailing the characteristics, history and uses of 33 trees incorporating the advice Evelyn gave and demonstrating its relevance still in the 20th-century.

 
  21st-Century Smallholder
A practical, accessible and stylish guide to growing food and living sustainably in town. It includes easy-to-read lists, tables, personal anecdote, and stunning illustrations, and more importantly demystifies the subject with practical tips that get to the heart of the matter to show you how you can enjoy the fulfilling aspects of the smallholding life without the hassle and expense of 'going all the way'.
           
When the Rivers Run Dry
Fred Pearce has travelled the world to provide the most complete portrait yet of the causes of the world water crisis - THE resource crisis for the 21st century. Calling for a ‘blue revolution’, he finds new solutions that will surprise most readers.
 
  No Nettles Required
A refreshing and accessible guide to making your garden attractive to wildlife.
           
An Ear to the Ground
What's really going on in your garden? This entertaining book shows how a little botanical knowledge can bring not just better results, but also peace of mind.
 
  Eden: The Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Eden Project, with maps to help you plan your visit in advance and detailed information on the 90 plant stories told at Eden.
           
Rubbish!
The story of junk and throwaway culture that is fast becoming Britain's biggest crisis.
 
  Out of Eden
A stunning companion to the Eden Project and an essential reference for everyone concerned for our planet
           
A Life Stripped Bare
Leo Hickman goes on an ethical journey and tells us whether it is possible to live an ecologically aware western life.
 
  Deep Jungle
This companion to the Eden Project’s Humid Tropics Biome explores the most alien and feared habitats on earth
           
A Good Life
'Attractively illustrated with photographs, charts and clear lists of questions and action points, this is the book you need to kick-start a green and guilt-free lifestyle that you enjoy living.'
East Anglian Daily Times
 
  Dancing At The Dead Sea
'A powerful narrative on the critically important topic of the world's environmental hotspots. This is not a pessimistic tirade, but instead a factual commentary that will convince many...'
Richard Leakey
           
Seasonal Food
Celebrate the seasons with this absorbing and entertaining guide to what’s in season and why. Ideal for anyone wanting to buy locally and eat well.
 
  The Healing Garden: A Practical Guide for Physical and Emotional Well-being
A guide to planting so that you can unleash the healing properties of your garden.
           

Little Book Of Big Ideas
To carry on living in this world, we need to make our impact on it as positive as possible and be responsive to the need for change. Here are just a few exciting, empowering BIG ideas to help you on your way.

 
  The Architecture of Eden
This beautiful book, illustrated with drawings, plans and stunning photographs, reveals in fascinating detail how a disused china clay pit became home to one of the architectural wonders of the world.
           

Eden by Tim Smit
The paperback edition of Tim Smit's authoritative account of the building of the Eden Project and its vision for the future, illustrated with 32 pages of striking colour photographs.

    Plants for People
by Anna Lewington
This pioneering book provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which we use plants - from the woodpulp in our clothing to the sunflower and rape seeds providing cleaner fuel for our cars.