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.Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things

by: William McDonough, Michael Braungart

April 22, 2002
Great book, in perfect condition and as I saw on screen that s how i received at home.
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.Green Roofs: Ecological Design And Construction

by: Earth Pledge Foundation

February 05, 2004
Perhaps some of the previous reviewers liked it because they use it for inspiration when designing at the very high visual level -- because really, this book is about pictures.

There is no useful information in the book about the design or construction of green roofs (except a couple of pages in passing).

Want to know more about how to design and construct using membranes, insulation, drainage, soil and gravel? Then look elsewhere.

Want to know more about how to design and construct a green roof on a new versus and existing building? Then look elsewhere.

How about planning the maintenance needed for a green roof whilst at the design and construction phase? Again look elsewhere.
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.Living Homes: Sustainable Architecture and Design

by: Suzi Moore McGregor, Nora Burba Trulsson

February 06, 2008
This book offers a good introduction into building with earth, straw and recycled materials. There are lots of nice photos with a brief story telling how and why the builders used the chosen materials.

This book does not go into depth on how to make a home out of straw bale, adobe, rammed earth or any other techniques. There are lots of other good books that do though.

I am kind of disappointed in a couple of the things the author says that are a bit misleading or untrue, probably unintentionally, but non the less they are there and you will not pick them out unless you are well read on alternative building techniques.
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.The Natural Advantage of Nations: Business Opportunities, Innovation and Governance in the 21st Century

from: Earthscan Publications Ltd.

2006-07
I found NAON to be a encyclopaedia on Sustainability and ideal for manufacturers that can not afford a Sustainability Expert... the book is a great way to learn and/or review all the key concepts and programs that are moving the world of Sustainability. It is a guide on how to position your company to profit or at least not lose out in this new world of manufacturing.

Marvin Klein
President, PortionPac Chemical Corporation
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.Wisdom Has Built Her House: Studies on the Figure of Sophia in the Bible

by: Silvia Schroer

2000-07
I checked this book out from the Library, and I just finished it today. I found this book hard to stick with and a couple times I just wanted to stop reading it all together. The author reapeated herself many time and kept noting that the view of Sophia was influnced by Egpytian Goddesses. But I did learn a little, so I guess it was worth my time.
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.The Divine Family: The Trinity and Our Life in God

by: William K. McDonough

2005-05
I checked this book out from the Library, and I just finished it today. I found this book hard to stick with and a couple times I just wanted to stop reading it all together. The author reapeated herself many time and kept noting that the view of Sophia was influnced by Egpytian Goddesses. But I did learn a little, so I guess it was worth my time.
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.Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (AUDIOBOOK) [CD]

by: William Steig

2006
I checked this book out from the Library, and I just finished it today. I found this book hard to stick with and a couple times I just wanted to stop reading it all together. The author reapeated herself many time and kept noting that the view of Sophia was influnced by Egpytian Goddesses. But I did learn a little, so I guess it was worth my time.
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.Wizzil

by: William Steig

2001
I am so in love with William Steig's books that I was a little bit startled to see that Quentin Blake had illustrated "Wizzil"--but since I adore Blake also, that was only a momentary setback. "Wizzil" is an unusual witch tale in that the witch ends up not only changing for the better, but having a pretty darned good life for herself once someone takes a moment to show her some kindness.

Steig pulls out all the stops here--don't you love the character names? Let's see, there's Wizzil the witch, DeWitt Frimp, Florence and Fred Frimp (try saying THAT three times fast!), and of course, a parrot named Beatrice. It's a happy combination of offbeat, cranky text and the loosey-goosey pen-and-ink illustrations of the inimitable Quentin Blake. Too ... Read More:
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.Revelation and the Church: Vatican II in the Twenty-First Century

from: Orbis Books

2003-05
I've read this book a few times and each time enjoy it more. Bishop Lucker, who died a few years ago, was an intelligent voice in the Church and we miss him still. Dr. McDonough's editing of the essays in the book are clear and the organization of the book makes for an interesting study. What I liked most were the essays concerning the actual working of Vatican II and the parts on how the documents effect us today. A great book for those interested in revelation, the Catholic Church post-Vatican II, and the writings of some thoughtful theologians. And a fine tribute to great Church leader.
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.The Hannover Principles: Design for Sustainability: Hannover Germany for Expo 2000. The World's Fair (For the City of Hannover, Germany Expo 2000, The World's Fair)

by: William McDonough Architects

1992
I've read this book a few times and each time enjoy it more. Bishop Lucker, who died a few years ago, was an intelligent voice in the Church and we miss him still. Dr. McDonough's editing of the essays in the book are clear and the organization of the book makes for an interesting study. What I liked most were the essays concerning the actual working of Vatican II and the parts on how the documents effect us today. A great book for those interested in revelation, the Catholic Church post-Vatican II, and the writings of some thoughtful theologians. And a fine tribute to great Church leader.
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