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PERMACULTURE IN A NUTSHELL Patrick Whitefield
by: Patrick Whitefield
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'Permaculture in a Nutshell, by Patrick Whitefield, was the first permaculture book I edited, way back in 1992, yet it is as fresh and relevant today as it was then. An accessible and concise introduction to the subject, it has been reprinted many times and translated into numerous languages. Patrick has hardly had to update it over the years, as it still holds such a visionary essence, proving that publishing can endure over decades. I warmly recommend this book. It opens the door to a creative approach to abundant and fulfilling lifestyles, to tread more lightly on the Earth.' Maddy x
Permaculture is a creative means to an abundant and fulfilling lifestyle, ideal for everyone wishing to live sustainably, treading more lightly on Earth. It is an ecologically sound approach to providing for our needs, including our food, shelter and social structures. It is based on co-operating with nature and caring for the Earth and its people. Permaculture in a Nutshell is a concise and accessible introduction to the principles and practise of permaculture in Britain, and places of a similar temperate climate. It covers how permaculture may be adopted in the city, the country and in farming, and explores ways in which we can work together to recreate real communities. This inspiring book clearly describes how we can live fruitfully and sustainably and is a 'must-read' if you wish to reduce your environmental impact.84pp, 130mm x 198mm, Paperback, 2005
Click here to read an article by Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture Magazine.
SKU:190417
ISBN:9781856230032
PILGRIMAGE WITH THE LEPRECHAUNS by Tanis Helliwell
£7.51 £17.00
Having met the leprechauns in a cottage on the west coast of Ireland, in this sequel Tanis leads a tour of the country’s sacred sites, which unsurprisingly (with leprechauns present!) subsides into chaos. At least, that is, according to outward appearances: on another level the students on the pilgrimage actually learn valuable lessons about life, because of the spirit of the “Craic” which prevails in Ireland. The “Craic” is known to most of us as the impulse and energy of having a good time, but the leprechauns teach us about it as a spiritual principle also. These elementals, who are all around us, just have a different way of doing things!
192pp, 218 x 142 mm, Paperback, 2010
SUMMER WITH THE LEPRECHAUNS by Tanis Helliwell
£14.99
It’s a return to Cygnus of this much-loved classic where popular Canadian teacher Tanis Helliwell tells of the time in 1985 that she spent sharing her home with a family of leprechauns. The stories and anecdotes she relates are fun and recreate the magical atmosphere of rural Ireland. Through them we learn a great deal about all elemental life, not just leprechauns, but including the more familiar fairies and elves – what we can do for them and they for us. You may be sceptical about their existence but life is undoubtedly enhanced when we allow these amazing presences into our lives!
192pp, 216 x 142 mm, Paperback, 1997
FERTILE EDGES by Maddy Harland
£9.95
Published in celebration of 25 years of Permaculture magazine, this collection of writings offers several snapshots from the frontline of the battle to maintain and beautify this planet, this home of ours. Maddy is a long-term friend of Cygnus and, like so many of the books listed here, hers offers encouragement and practical advice on how we truly can lead our lives in a way that’s better for ourselves and for all life. Her writing is outstanding and shows a profound connection to the land – as she herself says, to the “fertile edges” where things are wilder and a bit more interesting.
192pp, 210 x 150 mm, Paperback, 2017
ZEN IN THE ART OF PERMACULTURE DESIGN by Stefan Geyer
£6.99 £7.99
Cygnus will always be supportive of Permaculture because it brings a deep approach to nature and to growth. It leaves a space for non-dogmatic spirituality – this book uses the inspiration of Zen to advise us when we approach any particular creative task. This one happens to be permaculture design. There is a great value in sitting still and doing nothing. And then when we have finished that we can create something beautiful, inspired by the quotations and stunning geometrical illustrations in this elegant yet practical book.
124pp, 127 x 198 mm, Paperback, 2016SECRET MEDICINES FROM YOUR GARDEN by Ellen Evert Hopman
£9.74 £14.99
This book is like the Tardis because you can’t believe what’s in it! As the subtitle suggests, it contains everything you need to know about plants and their capabilities for healing, spirituality and magic. The author covers, to name just a few topics, working with plant spirits, animal spirit medicine, bee medicines and herbal astrology. What’s great about this book is that it can take you in all sorts of directions, into herbalism, magic or shamanism, or it will just lead you to get to know your garden better. The author’s American but the plants she discusses come from everywhere and, as a Druid, her tradition originates here in Europe.
338pp, 152 x 229 mm, Paperback, 2016