Rural Renaissance
Title | Rural Renaissance PDF eBook |
Author | John D. Ivanko |
Publisher | New Society Publishers |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2009-05-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1550923382 |
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? Blending inspiration with practical how-to’s, Rural Renaissance 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 . . . The many topics explored in Rural Renaissance include: "right livelihood" and the good life organic gardening and permaculture renewable energy and energy conservation wholesome organic food, safe water and a natural home simplicity, frugality and freedom green design and recycled materials community, friends and raising a family independence and interdependence wildlife conservation and land stewardship. 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, Rural Renaissance 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. 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. Rural Renaissance also offers a foreword by Bill McKibben.
Rural Renaissance
Title | Rural Renaissance PDF eBook |
Author | L. Michelle Moore |
Publisher | Island Press |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 2022-08-16 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1642831964 |
For decades, we've heard that local, renewable power is on the horizon, and that cheaper technologies will revolutionize our energy system. Michelle Moore has spent her career proving that this opportunity is already here--and that any community, no matter how small, can build their own clean energy future. In Rural Renaissance, Moore describes five pathways to clean power in rural America and strategies for building it, including energy efficiency, renewable power, resilience (including microgrids and battery storage), the electrification of transportation, and finally, broadband internet. This accessible guide offers a vision of thriving rural communities where clean power is the spark that leads to greater investment, vitality, and equity.
Rural Renaissance in Focus
Title | Rural Renaissance in Focus PDF eBook |
Author | East of England Development Agency |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Rural development |
ISBN |
The North Carolina Rural Renaissance Consortium
Title | The North Carolina Rural Renaissance Consortium PDF eBook |
Author | North Carolina Rural Renaissance Consortium |
Publisher | |
Pages | 10 |
Release | 1983* |
Genre | Community colleges |
ISBN |
Rural Communities in Renaissance Tuscany
Title | Rural Communities in Renaissance Tuscany PDF eBook |
Author | Cecilia Hewlett |
Publisher | Brepols Publishers |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
This series is concerned with the relationship between religion, society, culture, and identity in Europe from the early medieval period to the end of the ancien regime, with particular emphasis on continuity and transformation within urban religious life and institutions. The series concentrates on medieval Europe, though may also include North Africa and the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on studies that focus on history in the longue duree.
Rural Renaissance
Title | Rural Renaissance PDF eBook |
Author | Council for the Protection of Rural England |
Publisher | |
Pages | 15 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | England |
ISBN | 9781902786063 |
Rural Renaissance Reconsidered
Title | Rural Renaissance Reconsidered PDF eBook |
Author | Richard A. Engels |
Publisher | |
Pages | 4 |
Release | |
Genre | Emigration and immigration |
ISBN |