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Published on 28 September 2022

The staff here at the libraries have a large, diverse but brilliant selection of recommendations for you this month. They are embracing spring, enjoying a range of resources from books on homes, gardening, the environment and more. 

The nutmeg's curse: parables for a planet in crisis
by Amitav Ghosh

Belinda recommends The Nutmeg's Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis. The book frames climate change and the Anthropocene as the culmination of a history that begins with the discovery of the New World and of the sea route to the Indian Ocean.

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Green Magazine 

Bec is currently reading the newest issue of GREEN magazine, Green Magazine is Australia's leading publication for inspirational stories on sustainable design featuring local and international houses, gardens and profiles.

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STILL; the slow home
by Natalie Walton

Bec is also loving this beautiful book that explores the homes of twenty people from around the world – across four continents and thirteen countries – enlightening readers as to why they chose the SLOW path and how it has benefitted their lives. There is no one way, but many paths that are leading to more awareness and a greater conversation.

Reserve STILL

Sustainable planet: How respecting the Earth is protecting our future (and what you can do to help)
by Anna Claybourne

"I’ve been browsing the new JNF books as they arrive at Woolgoolga…"

Sustainable Planet gives young readers a clear, insightful introduction to Earth's sustainability crisis. Sustainability is defined as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

"It gives a whole range of practical tips for supporting sustainability both locally and globally. It also includes a series of case studies relevant to younger readers."

Shana

Reserve Sustainable Planet

100 Australian Wildflowers
by Mel Baxter

"A gorgeously illustrated book that’s a colourful delight for nature and art lovers alike. It serves as a great field and gardening guide for a wide variety of Australian native flowers. The book also shares the cultural significance and uses the plants have for First Nations people around the country, with a big emphasis on sustaining these amazing natives for future generations."

Kate

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The Good Life
by Hannah Moloney

"This book is authored by popular permaculture educator and Gardening Australia guest host Hannah Moloney, who shares her tips, tricks and experiences on how to live the ‘good life’. She does this by looking at how we can sustainably grow, share and care for the world around us and in doing so, practice radical hope for the future."

Kate

Reserve The Good Life

Fires DVD
Starring Miranda Otto, Sam Worthington & Noni Hazelhurst

Determination, Resilience, Community Spirit and Survival of a catastrophic bushfire season that tore through the hearts of Australia and the world. Inspired by true events, Fires tells the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the devastating fires of the 2019-2020 Australian summer.

"My pic for this time of year, as the prep and promotion around fire is ramping up: a nod to the everyday heroes living amongst us."

Amanda

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Westworld DVD

A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin -- exploring a world in which every human appetite, not matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged. Exploring what it means to be human through the eyes of the lifelike AI "hosts" in the park, the series investigates the boundaries of an exotic world set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past.

"I’m currently watching the final season of Westworld (S4) on Binge, but I am pleased to see the Library has the prior 3 x seasons on DVD – Season 3 came out on DVD in 2022. Beware The Man in Black! - played by Ed Harris"

Micah

Reserve Season 3

August in Kabul: America’s last days in Afghanistan
by Andrew Quilty

"This is Quilty’s first book, but as a photo –journalist and war correspondent he has written for major international newspapers and is the recipient of nine Walkley Awards, including the Gold Walkley for his work on Afghanistan where he has been based since 2013.

In this book Quilty weaves together differing perspectives from a variety of interview subjects, Quilty’s subjects are ordinary people battered by forces beyond their control. Through them, we witness the transition from the mounting unease at the speed of Taliban victories outside the capital of Kabul, to the frenzied panic and terrifying desperation of those nightmare final days at Hamid Karzai International Airport."

Marie 

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