Filed under: Books, Uncategorized | Tags: documentaries, Ken Burns, national parks history, The National Parks: America's Best Idea
As you may already know, Ken Burns’ newest PBS documentary, The National Parks, debuted last Sunday, September 27. The six-episode series primarily explores the history of the National Parks – from the mid-1800s to the present. Not only full of fascinating facts about our nation’s treasured lands, The National Parks is also a treat for the eyes, showcasing a combination of archival photographs and original footage shot by Buddy Squires, Allen Moore, Lincoln Else, and Burns. Visit PBS’ The National Parks website for related information and resources, including TV schedules. Also, check out the documentary’s companion book by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
By Burns, Ken
Author Duncan, Dayton
2009-09 – Knopf Publishing Group
9780307268969 Check the Library’s Catalog
This evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative–the companion volume to the 12-hour PBS series–delves into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 through to the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly 400 sites 
and 84 million acres. …More
Filed under: Books | Tags: Books, environmentally-friendly pets, green pets, pets
Morton Grove animal lovers who want to reduce their pets’ carbon paw prints can now consult several new library resources. Advice for environmentally-friendly care includes participation in spay/neuter programs, adopting from shelters, feeding, home modifications, protecting wildlife from your pets, greener waste disposal, and more.
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Green Dog, Good Dog: Reducing Your Best Friend’s Carbon Paw Print By De Vito, Dominique C. Check the Library’s Catalog |
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The Green Guide for Horse Owners and Riders: Sustainable Practices for Horse Care, Stable Management, Land Use, and Riding By Heather Cook Check the Library’s Catalog |
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Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pet Care By Frischmann, Carol Check the Library’s Catalog |
Filed under: Books, Green Tips | Tags: energy savings, insulation, U.S. Department of Energy
Winter is clearly here to stay, as demonstrated with last week’s bone-chilling, below zero temperatures. Right now, if your house is less than toasty but your heating bill is volcanic, then you might be in need of a some winter energy advice. View great tips from the U.S. Department of Energy’s article “Stay Warm, Save Money.”
If you’re interested in other do-it-yourself projects that save you money, check out this book:
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Save Energy Save Money!: 201 Do-It-Yourself Projects, Tips, and Ideas Family Handyman 2008/01 – Reader’s Digest Association 9780762109029 Check the Library’s Catalog This guide delivers a wealth of conservation and cost-conscious solutions to boost a homes energy efficiency and slash utility bills. More than 300 full-color photographs. …More |
Filed under: Books, Going Green at MGPL | Tags: career change, green jobs, unemployed
If you’re unemployed or if you’re just looking to make a career change, you might want to consider getting a “green” job. Believe it or not, there are range of green jobs out there, ranging from transportation to energy to goods and services. As with any career change, you should think long and hard about your decision. Careerbuilder.com offers five tips/considerations for making a change.
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Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment Llewellyn, A. Bronwyn Hendrix, James P. Golden, K. C. 2008/04 – Adams Media Corporation 9781598698725 Check the Library’s Catalog The first green employment guide from America’s #1 career publisher features profiles of hundreds of lucrative positions. With this comprehensive guide, readers can find the job of their dreams–and know they’re making a difference. …More |
Filed under: Books, Green Lifestyle, Green Tips | Tags: recycling, crafts, eco-friendly crafts, blogs, Books
Listen up, creative souls! Consider yet another way to go green: crafting. From crochet to paper to sewing, the options are nearly endless. For tips, tricks, and DIY projects, check out the Crafting a Green World blog. If you love to sew, then check out these books on retooling old clothes and fabrics into funky, new creations.
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Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things with Old Sweaters with Pattern(s) Girard, Stefanie 2008/05 – Quarry Books 1592534201 Check the Library’s Catalog Contemporary crafters are thriving on personalizing, modifying, and altering fashion as not only hobbies but as a lifestyle Why repurpose your sweaters? Because you can’t buy sweater fabric by the yard. Sweaters get damaged or go out of style but we still love the prints, colors, and textures. You don’t have time to knit it from scratch. It’s ecologically correct. And most of all–it’s fun! …More |
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Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads Into Street Couture Alvarado, Melissa Meng, Hope Rannels, Melissa 2007/10 – Taunton Press 9781561589258 Check the Library’s Catalog The downtown divas of “Sew Subversive” are back with another helping of straightlaced sewing advice for stylish results every time. The authors provide a roadmap to finding items in thrift stores and the ins and outs of refashioning. …More |
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Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform A T-Shirt Nicolay, Megan 2006/02 – Workman Publishing 0761137858 Check the Library’s Catalog BookPage Notable Title More than half of these projects for customizing and reinventing T-shirts require no sewing. Patterns are provided for 30 T-shirt projects, 30 tank top projects, 30 tube top projects as well as a two-tiered skirt, pillows, leg-warmers, tablecloths, and braided rugs. …More |
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Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams Meyrich, Elissa 2006/02 – Fireside Books 0743268997 Check the Library’s Catalog Cool, crafty, and brimming over with creative ideas, this hands-on handbook shows readers how to give their clothes sass, sparkle, and their own signature style. …More |
Filed under: Books, Green Lifestyle, Green Tips | Tags: green books, green economy, green issues, save money
Being green during tough economic times is not only possible, but it may also ease the pain in your wallet. If you’re looking for more ways to save money these days, consider tips from Greenzer.com in their recent online article, “Green Your Recession.” For further reading, check out one of these books that delve deeper into the issues surrounding environmental/economic issues.
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The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems Jones, Van Conrad, Ariane 2008/10 – HarperOne 9780061650758 Check the Library’s Catalog The award-winning human rights activist and advisor to policy makers and presidential candidates delivers a 21st-century economic plan to rescue working-class Americans. …More |
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Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business Makower, Joel Pike, Cara 2008/10 – McGraw-Hill 0071600302 Check the Library’s Catalog Strategies for the Green Economy provides a comprehensive road map for navigating and thriving in the new green economy. …More |
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75 Green Businesses You Can Start to Make Money & Make a Difference Croston, Glenn 2008/08 – Entrepreneur Press 9781599181806 Check the Library’s Catalog …More |
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution–And How It Can Renew America Friedman, Thomas L. 2008/09 – Farrar Straus Giroux 9780374166854 Check the Library’s Catalog Friedman’s bestseller The World Is Flat has helped millions of readers to see globalization in a new way. Now the author brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy. …More |
