Penguin Books Australia

'I started writing this book after I found myself trying to juggle two seemingly opposing things: I wanted to provide good, nutritious food for myself and my family, while also watching my dollars when I went to the supermarket.' – Arabella Forge

 More and more people are interested in eating well and in understanding where their food comes from. But where to start? Organic, free-range...

Featuring over 80 self-contained projects, from growing your own food organically, cooking home-grown produce, keeping selected livestock, and leading a more sustainable lifestyle, this down-to-earth, yet practical guide is the perfect start for someone looking to go 'green.'

The companion of Phaidon's popular The Endless City , Living in the Endless City will add the cities of Mumbai, Sao Paulo and Istanbul to the six cities of the first volume with the same mix of compelling photographs, in-depth and beautifully presented data, and smart writing by global thinkers. Each city is explored in a series of essays that address vital themes, from security to climate change...

The late twentieth century was the age of economic globalization. The first part of the twenty-first century will be the age of the city, the urban age. For the first time in the history of humanity, more than half of the earth's population is living in urban areas. Questions regarding the shape, size, density and distribution of the city have become increasingly complex and politicized, and the impact...

Can civilisation survive the 21st century?

Professor Ian Lowe, author ( The Big Fix ; Living in the Hothouse ), pre-eminent scientist, environmentalist, cultural commentator and president of the Australian Conservation Foundation, thinks we have a chance, but we have to act now , across the board. Here, collected together for the first time, are Lowe's views on the environment, culture, science, politics...

The complete guide to improving business performance through sustainable practices: current knowledge, practical skills, real-world insight.