Books for a Future
"Books for a Future" is a list of essential reads, initially compiled to inspire and support sustainable, regenerative practices. Permaculture Network members can add their own recommendations or recommend books that resonate deeply with our shared vision for a resilient future. Explore this evolving resource for insights on permaculture, environmental activism, ecology, and beyond.
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| Title | Author | Description | Signed copy | Recommend | |
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| Around the World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates | by Stephen Barstow | An adventure into edible perennials from around the world, suited for temperate climates. | Link | ||
| Basics of Permaculture Design | by Ross Mars | An introduction to permaculture design principles for beginners and enthusiasts. | |||
| Better Work Together: How the Power of Community Can Transform Your Business | by Anthony Cabraal, by Susan Basterfield | ||||
| Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature | by Janine M. Benys | A guide to innovation inspired by nature’s principles, focusing on sustainable design. | |||
| Braiding Sweetgrass | by Robin Wall Kimmerer | In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the concept of the gift economy, which is central to many Indigenous philosophies and contrasts with capitalist economic models based on commodity exchange. The gift economy is rooted in principles of reciprocity, gratitude, and abundance. | |||
| Brotbacköfen selber bauen | by Bernhard Gruber | Immer mehr Menschen legen Wert auf eine bewusste und nachhaltige Ernährung und besinnen sich auf alte und bewährte Traditionen. Früher war es zum Beispiel selbstverständlich, das eigene Brot selbst zu backen. Die Vorteile: das Brot schmeckt besser, hält länger frisch und wir können uns sicher sein, dass nur beste Zutaten verwendet wurden! Besonders gut gelingt selbst ge backenes Brot in einem richtigen Brotbackofen. | Link | ||
| Change Here Now: Permaculture Solutions for Personal and Community Transformation | by Adam Brock | ||||
| Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts | by Scott Serrano, by Allyson Levy | Focuses on growing fruits and nuts that thrive in colder climates, expanding food production options. | |||
| Collective Power: Patterns for a Self-Organized Future | by Ted J. Rau | Explores patterns and practices for collective empowerment and self-organization. | |||
| Coming Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnects | by Joanna Macy, by Molly Young Brown | An essential resource for reconnecting with the work of ecological and personal healing. | |||
| Coppice Agroforestry :Tending Trees for Product, Profit, and Woodland Ecology | by Mark Krawczyk | ||||
| Creating a Forest Garden | by Martin Crawford | A comprehensive guide to creating forest gardens in temperate climates. | |||
| Cultural Emergence: A Toolkit for Transforming Ourselves & the World | by Looby Macnamara | Explores how to create positive cultural change using permaculture principles to develop resilient communities. | Link | ||
| Designing Ecological Habitats: Creating a Sense of Place (4 Keys to Sustainable Communities) | by E. Christopher Mare, by Max O. Lindegger | A practical manual on designing habitats with ecological and community-oriented focus. | |||
| Die kleine Permakultur-Fibel | by Bernhard Gruber | Permakultur – von dauerhafter Bodenkultur abgeleitet – beruht auf einem Denken in ökologischen Zusammenhängen und Wechselwirkungen, mit dem Ziel, dauerhafte, sich selbst erhaltende Systeme aus Pflanzen, Tieren und Menschen zu entwickeln. Mit diesem Buch möchte Bernhard Gruber einen einfachen Einstieg ins Thema Permakultur bieten. Es soll keine wissenschaftliche Abhandlung sein, es soll vielmehr animieren, sich in Folge mit einzelnen Themen näher auseinander zu setzen. | Link | ||
| Digital Permaculture - design for personal digital sustainability | by Dominik Jais | Discover how permaculture ethics and principles can transcend garden gates and be applied to the digital world. "Digital Permaculture" explores the innovative fusion of ecological design with digital technologies, guiding you through a complete permaculture design process adapted for the digital age. | Link | ||
| Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature | by Starhawk | A spiritual and practical guide to aligning with nature’s rhythms and pathways. | |||
| Earth User's Guide to Permaculture | by Rosemary Morrow | Practical manual for applying permaculture principles in various environments, suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. | |||
| Edible Forest Gardens: Book 1 & 2 | by Dave Jacke, by Eric Toensmeier | An extensive two-volume guide on creating edible forest gardens. | |||
| Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures | by Merlin Sheldrake | An exploration into the hidden world of fungi and their impact on ecosystems and human life. | |||
| essbarer Waldgarten und weitere zukunftsfähige Agroforstsysteme | by Bernhard Gruber | Essbare Waldgärten sind die Lösung für den Hunger der Menschen, können aber auch Sinnfindung unserer übersättigten Industriegesellschaft sein. Durch aktiven Humusaufbau und eine Dauerkultur mit Bäumen, Sträuchern und Stauden in Etagenwirtschaft sind essbare Waldgärten unsere Klima-Chance Nr. 1! | Link | ||
| Farming the Woods | by Steve Gabriel, by Ken Mudge | Explores the integration of forestry and farming, offering methods for growing food in wooded areas. | |||
| Farming the Woods: An Integrated Permaculture Approach to Growing Food and Medicinal Forests | by Ken Mudge, by Steve Gabriel | A permaculture approach to growing food and medicinal plants in forested environments. | |||
| Find Your Forest Garden | by Caroline Aitken, by Martin Crawford | A guide to exploring and discovering your own forest garden ecosystem. | |||
| Food Not Lawns: How to Turn Your Yard into a Garden and Your Neighborhood into a Community | by Heather Flores | How to transform lawns into productive gardens and communities through sustainable practices. | |||
| Forest Gardening in Practice: An Illustrated Practical Guide for Homes, Communities & Smallholdings | by Tomas Remiarz | Illustrated guidance for establishing forest gardens at various scales. | |||
| From What Is to What If | by Rob Hopkins | A visionary look at how imagination and creativity can inspire community resilience and environmental action. | |||
| Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture | by Toby Hemenway | Practical guidance on applying permaculture principles to home gardens, emphasizing sustainable and productive landscapes. | |||
| Holistic Management: A New Framework for Decision Making | by Allan Savory, by Jody Butterfield | A decision-making framework based on holistic management for sustainable practices. | |||
| Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Equipment, Methods, and Management for Organic Growers | by Stephen Leslie | A comprehensive guide to using horses in organic farming, including equipment, methods, and management. | |||
| How to Grow Perennial Vegetables: Low-Maintenance, Low-Impact Vegetable Gardening | by Martin Crawford | A guide to growing perennial vegetables that are low-maintenance and environmentally friendly. | |||
| How to Grow Your Own Nuts: Choosing, Cultivating, and Harvesting Nuts in Your Garden | by Martin Crawford | A practical manual on selecting, growing, and harvesting a variety of nut trees and shrubs. | |||
| How to Make a Forest Garden | by Patrick Whitefield | Learn how to create a sustainable and productive forest garden for food and habitat. |