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Our selection of books and DVDs related to peak oil, EVs and other "green" issues... Peak Oil The Party's Over by Richard Heinberg Excellent summary of Peak Oil issues by Santa Rosa resident and Post Carbon Institute fellow Richard Heinberg. PowerDown by Richard Heinberg Richard Heinberg's follow-up to The Party's Over covering strategies for dealing with Peak Oil. The End of Oil by Paul Roberts Interesting overview of Peak Oil despite some emphasis on hydrogen fuel cells. High Noon for Natural Gas by Julian Darley Analysis of Peak Gas in the context of Peak Oil. Beyond Oil: the View from Hubbert's Peak by Kenneth Deffeyes Petroleum geologist and M King Hubbert disciple Deffeyes' view of Peak Oil. Out of Gas by David Goodstein Caltech professor's Peak Oil book. The Coming Oil Crisis by Colin Campbell Association for the Study of Peak Oil founder Colin Campbell's view of Peak Oil. Twilight in the Desert by Matt Simmons Study of Saudi Arabia's oil reserves and their proximity to peak production. Resource Wars by Michael T Klare War over oil, water and other resources. Blood and Oil by Michael T Klare The consequences of America's oil dependence. Crossing the Rubicon by Michael Ruppert Tying in 9/11 with Peak Oil. The Oil Factor by Stephen and Donna Leeb How oil is inextricably linked to the economy. Oil, Jihad and Destiny by Ronald R. Cooke The consequences of declining oil production. Sleeping With the Devil by Robert Baer The relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and the U.S. dependence on Saudi oil. Collapse by Jared Diamond A study of the collapse of societies. The Long Emergency by James Kunstler Kunstler's inimitable view on the post-peak oil age. The Final Energy Crisis Ed. Andrew McKillop A collection of essays about peak oil. Oil by Matthew Yeomans A history of oil and a call for oil-dependency reduction. The Empty Tank by Jeremy Leggett Head of the U.K.'s solarcentury discusses Peak Oil and Global Warming. The Prize by Daniel Yergin Pulitzer prize-winning, comprehensive history of the oil industry. Crude: The Story of Oil by Sonia Shah A summary of the history of oil and its impact on our lives. EVs Convert It by Michael Brown Mike Brown's classic book on converting a car to an electric vehicle. Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant The other classic EV conversion guide. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles by Iqbal Husain Technical design fundamentals of an EV. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles by Curtis D. Anderson A history of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles by Mehrdad Ehsani The fundamentals, theory and design of electric, hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Electric Vehicle Technology Explained by James Larminie Covers all kinds of EVs, not just cars. The Car That Could by Michael Shnayerson The story of the awesome EV1. The Electric Car by Michael Westbrook The electric car. Electric Dreams by Caroline Kettlewell An inspirational story of a high-school team's prize-winning EV conversion. High and Mighty by Keith Bradsher The dangers of the SUV. Taken for a Ride by Jack Doyle Detroit and the politics of pollution. Green books Plan B by Lester Brown A "Plan B" for building a sustainable civilization. Biodiesel: Growing a New Energy Economy by Greg Pahl The history and technology of biodiesel. Art of Natural Building by Jo Kennedy Another Santa Rosa author covers natural building techniques. Wind Power by Paul Gipe Complete coverage of wind power from one if its major proponents. From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank by Joshua Tickell The complete guide to using vegetable oil as an alternative fuel. DVDs The End of Suburbia The classic DVD discussing the fate of suburbia, including Heinberg, Kunstler, Campbell et al. Peak Oil - Imposed by Nature Norwegian documentary featuring Colin Campbell on Peak Oil. The Corporation The Corporation is legally a person and apparently a psychopath without a conscience. PowerDown by Richard Heinberg Richard Heinberg's proposals for powering down the world. Oil on Ice The effects of dilling for oil in Alaska. Wal-mart - The High Cost of Low Price The effect of Wal-mart on local and national economies. Healthy Diet Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman Not just a weight-loss book but analysis and advocacy of a plant-based diet. Disease Proof Your Child by Dr. Joel Fuhrman A follow-up to Eat to Live emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet for children. The China Study by Dr. T Colin Campbell A huge study of the diet of rural Chinese and how the foods we eat affect our health.

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