The author tells of his experiences after accepting an offer to stay for a season in Dr. Jackie Benton's twelve-by-twelve cabin, with no running water and no electricity, in rural North Carolina, where he discovered the sustainable way of life Benton and her neighbors pursue.

In this bold, radically hopeful book, a data scientist, drawing on the latest research, practical guidance and eye-opening graphics, gives us the tools for understanding our current environmental crisis and making lifestyle changes that actually have an impact.

Beavers Bub and Ace battle the Fish Stix corporation in an attempt to save their island's trees.

Ace and Bub stand up to nearsighted Captain Jo Jo and his crew of moles, who are stealing dirt from Beaver Island to make their own island home bigger.

Douglas Brinkley's Wilderness Warrior celebrated Theodore Roosevelt's spirit of outdoor exploration and bold vision. Now Brinkley turns his attention to another indefatigable environmental leader--Theodore's distant cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt--chronicling his essential yet undersung legacy as the founder of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the premier protector of America's public lands. FDR built state park systems and scenic roadways...

Includes effective and simple strategies for making a difference in every part of your life--from reducing energy waste in your home and cutting reliance on your car, to going green in the garden and at work.