Books

(Rewilding – Regeneration)
Wilding: The Return of Nature to a British Farm – Signed Copy
By: Isabella Tree
Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside, Wilding is, above all, an inspiring story of hope.

(Politics – Media)
Dark PR: How Corporate Disinformation Harms Our Health and the Environment
By Grant Ennis
Explains succinctly how we have got into multiple Global Crises and the only way we get out. LINK

(Transport – Biodiversity – Environment)
Traffication: How Cars Destroy Nature and What We Can Do about It
By: Paul Donald
A wake-up call to ecologists and those concerned with the biodiversity crisis.

(Transport – Philosophy)
Walk: Slow Down, Wake Up, and Connect at 1-3 Miles Per Hour
By: Jonathon Stalls
A transformative collection of essays on the power of walking to connect with ourselves, each other, and nature itself.

(Transport – Social Justice)
There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster – Who Profits and Who Pays the Price
By: Jessie Singer
A journalist recounts the surprising history of accidents and reveals how they’ve come to define all that’s wrong with America.

(Rewilding – Biodiversity)
God Is An Octopus – Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature
By: Ben Goldsmith
A powerful, immersive and inspiring story of finding comfort and strength in nature after suffering loss and despair.

(Transport – Social Justice )
Inclusive Transportation
By: Veronica Davis
Shining a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering. A call for new thinking and more diverse leadership to create transportation networks that connect people to jobs, education, opportunities, and to each other.

(Permaculture – Urbanism)
RetroSuburbia
By: David Holmgren
This 592 page manual shows how Australians can downshift and retrofit their homes, gardens, communities and, above all, themselves to be more self-organised, sustainable and resilient into an uncertain future.

(Transport – Urbanism)
Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives
By: Chris Bruntlett and Melissa Bruntlett
Outlining the benefits that result from thoughtfully curbing traffic, resulting in a city that is: child-friendly, connected, trusting, feminist, quiet, therapeutic, accessible, prosperous, resilient, and age-friendly.

(Economics – Politics)
Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom
By: Grace Blakeley
A timely manifesto from an acclaimed journalist illustrates how corporate and political elites have used planned capitalism to advance their own interests at the expense of the rest of us.

Book cover: Future for all - with a black and white illustration with coloured shapes over the top.

(Economics – Politics)
Future for All: A vision for 2048
By: Kai Kuhnhenn, Anne Pinnow, Matthias Schmelzer, Nina Treu
A Vision for 2048 creates images of a desirable future beyond capitalism that is viable and achievable, that stimulates critical debate, and that inspires courage and hope. Available as a free PDF.

(Urbanism – Environment)
The Nature of our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet
By: Nadina Galle
Exploring integrating technology and ecology to enhance urban resilience against climate change, emphasising nature’s vital role in sustainable city living.

(Urbanism – Streets)
Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns
By: John Massengale & Victor Dover
A practical guide for urban designers and planners.  Emphasising the importance of simplicity in street design and contemporary strategies to create vibrant public spaces. The book serves as an essential resource for enhancing urban environments, advocating for human-scale development that fosters community engagement.

(Sustainability – Politics)
CHANGE EVERYTHING: How we can rethink repair and rebuild society
By: Natalie Bennett
A comprehensive guide to addressing systemic issues in society. The book emphasises practical solutions across various sectors, advocating for decommodification, environmental restoration, and community empowerment. Bennett encourages collective action to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all.