Publications
Tickling the Bear, a novel, reminds us that life may be a journey in the unknown but, if you’re lucky, you travel with the best of friends.
Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic
affluenza, n. – a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.
The New Normal predicts that in the emerging era, production and consumption will no longer define civilization – cultural richness, efficiency, cooperation, expression, ecological design, and biological restoration will.
Reinventing Community
A collection of first hand experiences from inside cohousing’s unique neighborhoods, offering a glimpse at the personalities and dynamics that make them work. The first “report from the field” about how cohousing is working, written and photographed by people who live there.
Simple Prosperity explores 17 non-monetary forms of wealth, mapping a lifestyle that can provide twice the satisfaction for half the resources we now use.
Superbia!
There are many great examples of NEW neighborhoods that are sustainable right from the start, but how can we make EXISTING neighborhoods more sustainable?
The Zen of Gardening
Gardening is not only productive in terms of yield, but also meets human needs for expression, exercise, social connection, purpose, and leisure.
“I adored Tickling the Bear. I loved everything about the background knowledge of all the characters. I found the philosophy on life so powerful and the determination wonderful. Emotion was built into every chapter, the highs and the lows. This book really gets you thinking about life, technology, the environment, food and so much more. I really enjoyed stepping out of the usual comfort reading to take time and embrace this.” Nicola, Twilight_reader book review
“Readers will be left with a sense of hopefulness and ideas of how they have the power to act on this new agenda for environmentally responsible living.” Portland Book Review
“Living a life that is outwardly simple while inwardly rich could well be the great challenge of the 21st century.” Wann provides an accessible road map. Rebecca Jones, Rocky Mountain News
“Powerful, grounded reading for the challenges of 21st-century living. The author offers a detailed 33-point “new normal agenda” built on convincing statistical and anecdotal information.” –Kirkus Review
“Shrewd analysis, passionate, pro-active take on the global change paradigm, A rational and surprisingly optimistic set of solutions to a distressing issue. Its practical guidance will surely inspire.” –Publishers Weekly
The New Normal provides both the vision and the actions needed to change the status quo. It is an excellent resource for people who want specific information on creating a sustainable culture where they live–and beyond.” –Bookpage