The easy guide to home diesel manufacture by Robert Sharman. With simple methods spelled out in this book, you can produce fuel for a modern day diesel engine from vegetable oil (even used 'fish and chip' oil). Takes you through everything from starting your oil collection service to testing and using your fuel on the road. 61 Pages, softcover. Second Edition.
* Full colour pictures* Size: 254 x 183mm
This is a great book to find out all you need to know about Solar Energy if you are looking to use it in your home, caravan, or anywhere. You will learn about Solar Panels and how they work, how electricity can work for you, Solar regulators, Deep Cycle Batteries, Inverters, Panel Mounting and Wiring, and Maintenance and Use. All delivered in a comprehensive and up to date easy-reading manual. 137 Pages, softcover.
* Author: Robert Sharman, Full colour pictures* Size: 254 x 183mm
The sun god Ra has been raining down free energy for about 4.5 billion years and only in recent years have humans developed the technology to capture it. This is an informative book that takes a practical look at the do's and don'ts of solar installation from caravans, motorhomes, fifth wheelers to fishing lodges. Contained within are detailed descriptions of working solar systems with illustrations. You won't be left asking questions as the author has everything covered.Softcover, 82 pages, 290 x 210mm
* Author: Collyn Rivers.
" All through the week we fill our bins with dirty, old and broken things. But....where does it all go? Where does it end up? When it goes from the bin, into the back of the truck." Find out in this fun and informative rhyming story about bins, recycling and all things rubbish. softcover.
* Author: Kellie Bollard, Full colour pictures* Size: 220 x 240mm
Our fruit and vegetable book has the most detailed guidance on how to grow vegetables and fruit successfully in your own back yard. It is written by Australians for Australian conditions. Based on 30 years of experience at our Digger's Club gardens, it is the perfect gift for you, your family, and your friends.
"The most nutritious and best tasting fruit and vegetables never reach the market because super markets only buy rock hard fruits of deception that improve their bottom line" says author Clive Blazey.
"...all the practical advice you need to make your organic food growing work." - Earth Garden "This book is highly recommended." - Australian Landcare "With such an incredible amount of information and photographs, this book really is a bargain." - Earth Garden“This is the most comprehensive book on growing heirloom fruit and vegetables in Australia,” says joint author Jane Varkulevicius.
Over 240 vegetables and herbs, and 188 fruits, nuts and berries. Suits all climates and the tiniest garden spaces. Explains how to make compost, and save $1,000's growing your own.
The Ethical Consumer Guide has come out of a shared concern that many people although eager to make changes in their buying habits for the better, do not have access to information to make informed choices.
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This guide is specific to Australia. We hope that this ethical buying guide can allow people to not only make wiser choices in their purchases and open up a dialogue with companies, but also come to more fully understand the connection between how we act and what is going on in the world around us.
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Enviro-Tips are a set of four removable and re-usable labels with informative environmental messages. Enviro-Tips help remind you to save water and energy at home or work. Developed from a non-toxic, biodegradable material which requires no adhesive, Enviro-Tips will stick to any glossy surface, like windows, mirrors, fridges, tiles, light switches and computer screens.
