Thereas never been a better time to abe prepared.a Matthew Steinas comprehensive primer on sustainable living skillsafrom food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skillsaprepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live agreena in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe."When Technology Fails" covers the gamut. Youall learn how to start a fire and keep warm if youave been left temporarily homeless, as well as the basics of installing a renewable energy system for your home or business. Youall learn how to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure, as well as practical information for dealing with water-quality issues even when the public tap water is still flowing. Youall learn alternative techniques for healing equally suited to an era of profit-driven malpractice as to situations of social calamity. Each chapter (a survey of the risks to the status quo; supplies and preparation for short- and long-term emergencies; emergency measures for survival; water; food; shelter; clothing; first aid, low-tech medicine, and healing; energy, heat, and power; metalworking; utensils and storage; low-tech chemistry; and engineering, machines, and materials) offers the same approach, describing skills for self-reliance in good times and bad.Fully revised and expandedathe first edition was written pre-9/11 and pre-Katrina, when few Americans took the risk of social disruption seriouslya"When Technology Fails" ends on a positive, proactive note witha new chapter on "Making the Shift to Sustainability," which offers practical suggestions for changing our world on personal, community and global levels.

How can a group of animal friends from Florida's Big Cypress Swamp defend their home from Bad Billy's gang? Leave it to Geronimo, the little frog with a big mission. He'll stop at nothing to save his beloved land from being trashed by Bad Billy and his gang, who are leaving their garbage all over the place. Can Geronimo save the day?
Geronimo the Frog, written by Matthew Stein and illustrated by Taillefer Long, tells the story of one brave frog and his wonderful cast of animal friends. By working together, they are brave enough to fight the pollution that is threatening their beautiful Florida forests and swamps. Light-hearted and featuring a valuable environmental message, this illustrated children's tale for kids ages two- to seven-years-old offers plenty of swampland excitement, while also teaching the positive values of ecology, courage, and teamwork.
With a nod to the Seminole Native Americans who make the Florida swamps and forests their home, Geronimo the Frog provides a perfect introduction to the singular culture and the natural wonder of the state. The book features animals native to the Florida swamp and forest setting, while engaging children with the all-important topic of working to preserve the habitat of these delightful animals.
Geronimo rallies friends Echaswa the Raccoon, Koowe the Panther, Kunu the Squirrel, Yube the Alligator, Obu the Owl, and many others to chase Bad Billy out of the swamp. But Bad Billy is equally ready to put a stop to them. To do so, he must stop Geronimo first. As the two groups clash, and Geronimo is captured, the suspense and excitement build in this delightful, fast-paced tale with a meaningful message. It's up to Geronimo to save Big Cypress Swamp