Rural Renaissance Renewing the Quest for the Good Life
| Author/creator | Ivanko, John D. Author |
| Other author | Kivirist, Lisa Author |
| Other author | McKibben, Bill Foreword by |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Gabriola Island : New Society Publishers, Limited Minneapolis : Consortium Book Sales & Distribution [Distributor] |
| Description | 288 p. ill 09.000 x 07.500 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Series | Mother Earth News Wiser Living Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation <div><p>In the ’60s it was called the "back to the land" movement, and in Helen and Scott Nearings’ day, it was "living the good life." Whatever the term, North Americans have always yearned for a simpler way. But how do you accomplish that today?</p><p>Blending inspiration with practical how-to’s,<i>Rural Renaissance</i>captures the American dream of country living for contemporary times. Journey with the authors and experience their lessons, laughter and love for the land as they trade the urban concrete maze for a five-acre organic farm and bed and breakfast in southwestern Wisconsin. Rural living today is a lot more than farming. It’s about a creative, nature-based and more self-sufficient lifestyle that combines a love of squash, solar energy, skinny-dipping and serendipity . . .</p><p>The many topics explored in<i>Rural Renaissance</i>include:</p><p>"right livelihood" and the good life<br />organic gardening and permaculture<br />renewable energy and energy conservation<br />wholesome organic food, safe water and a natural home<br />simplicity, frugality and freedom<br />green design and recycled materials<br />community, friends and raising a family<br />independence and interdependence<br />wildlife conservation and land stewardship.</p><p>An authentic tale of a couple whose pioneering spirit and connection to the land reaches out to both the local and global community to make their dream come true,<i>Rural Renaissance</i>will appeal to a wide range of Cultural Creatives, free agents, conservation entrepreneurs and both arm-chair and real-life homesteaders regardless of where they live.</p><p>Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are innkeepers, organic growers, copartners in a marketing consulting company, and have previously published books. John is also a photographer. Former advertising agency fast-trackers, they are nationally recognized for their contemporary approach to homesteading, conservation and more sustainable living. They share their farm with their son, two llamas, and a flock of free-range chickens.<i>Rural Renaissance</i>also offers a foreword by Bill McKibben.</p></div> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780865715042 |
| ISBN | 0865715041 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780865715042 |
| Stock number | 00019076 |
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