Books
What if We Stopped Pretending
That’s the thesis of Jonathan Franzen’s controversial book “What If We Stopped Pretending”? After putting it off for years I finally read it. And… Ooof! Today, the scientific evidence verges on irrefutable. If you’re younger than sixty, you have a good chance of witnessing the radical destabilization of life on earth massive crop failures, apocalyptic…
Read MoreDear Reader, you will be charmed
Tucked into the West Lynn shops of Grey Lynn, our local bookshop, Dear Reader, is happy haven for readers. Owned by the discerning and experienced David Peirse, it’s a gem for those seeking their next read or a thoughtful gift. Unlike the sprawling impersonality of chain stores, Dear Reader is a true community, local bookshop. …
Read MoreTania Mace – The Near West
Unearthing Auckland’s Hidden Stories: A Journey with Historian Tania Mace Have you ever walked down a familiar street in Auckland and wondered about the lives and stories that lie beneath the surface of the modern cityscape? If so, you’re not alone. For over two decades, historian Tania Mace has been meticulously peeling back the layers…
Read MoreOur Book ‘A Decade of Positive Vision and Practical Action – Grey Lynn 2030’
The book’s intention is to capture the power of the grassroots approach taken by the various groups that came out of Grey Lynn 2030, and how these have shaped the economic and environmental structure of what we know as Grey Lynn, today. This is a remarkable achievement for a volunteer organisation! Having a written record of…
Read MoreBook Review – Daniel Goleman – Ecological Intelligence
This Review is from the excellent Econation Blog run by Michael Lockart. Worth checking out for excellent New Zealand content. Ecological intelligence through ‘radical transparency’ The psychologist Daniel Goleman is famous as the author of the books Emotional Intelligence (which has sold more than six million copies worldwide) and Social Intelligence. The books’ titles allude…
Read MoreLiving Green – Handy book for New Zealanders
Green issues are hot, and they are here to stay. But where can New Zealanders find an authoritative yet neutral voice that is packed with the facts they need to make informed life-changing decisions? Living Green is a ‘bible’ for every New Zealand family: an assiduously researched and effortlessly readable manual that operates on two…
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