RAIN a RAINBOOK: Resources for Appropriate Tecbnology, 256 pp., April 1977, $7.95. Resources for changing our dreams and communities. Compilation of the best of RAIN through Spring 7977 , with much new material on economics, communications, health, energy, community building and other areas. Fully indexed. Incorporates A.T. Sourcelists, Coming Around, and most back issues listed below. Z l99tgO;a Poster, by Diane Scharz, 2'x3,, $i. A reprint of the "Visions of Ecotopia" line drawing that appeared in the April '76 poster issue. Great for coloring. A,T, Sourcelists, Augusr, 1976. SOq each, any 6 for $2. Two to five pages each, prepared by RAIN for the California Office of Appropriate Technology: J Direct Solar Heating/Cooling J Energr Conseraing Landscaping D Wind Energr Z Solid Waste Iltilization J Drying IJp tbe Toilets Z Diseconomies of Scale Z Bioconaersion : Metbane production Z Weatherizing: Home Insulation n Cosrs of llrban Growtb J Natural Pest Con*ol J Appropriate Technologt J Low-Cost Construction J Employment Impact Statement, October 1976,2 pp., 50C. A simple, step-by-step way to figure the employmeni impacts of a new industry and consider the benefits of different options. rI I I PUBLICATIONS April 1977 RAIN Pagc 23 DWoodstoaes, Rainpaper No. 1, November 1976, $1, Compiled reprints from articles by Bill Day on selection, maintenance and repair of woodstoves of all kinds. Bill is a third-generation repairer of woodstoves in Portland, Oregon. l) Sharing Smaller Pies, by Tom Bender, January 197 5, 38 pp., $2. Discussion of the need for institutional change tied in with energy and economic realities. Begins to lay out new operating principles, including some criteria for appropriate technology. ZEnaironmental Design Primer, by Tom Bender, 206 pp., 1973, $5. Meditations on an ecological consciousness. Essays about moving our heads and spaces into the right places. Z Lioing Ligbtly: Energy Conseraation in Housing, by Tom Bender, 38 pp., 1973, $2. Early ideas on the need for change in building and lifestyle; compost privies , Ouroboros Project (self-sufficient experimental house in Minnesota) and the "problem of bricks in your toilet." 3 Coming Around: An Introductory Sourcelist on Appropriate Tecbnology, prepared by Lane deMoll, t2 pp., revised edition, September 197 6, $1. A general listing including general rheory, economics, and energetics, community, manufacturing, tools and hardware, financial institutions, agriculture, health care, shelter, transportation, self-reliance and energy. Does not include how-to publications but directs you to them. Back Issues Auailable, $1 each. Circle those desired; Vol. I, Nos. 7,8, 9; Vol. II, Nos. 1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6,7/8,9, l}i Vol. III, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. (Vol. II, No. 6 was a posrer issue ; Vol. II, No. 9 was a special issue on Northwest I'labitat.) SUBSCRIBE TO RAIN SUBSCRIPTION RATES, ! Regular' $1O/year - 10 issues n Living Lightly, $5/year - 10 issues (income less than $5,000 . . . ?) Foreign Postage Extra: Inquire for rates D Nerv Subscription ! Renewal n Change of Address PLEASE ENCLOSE PAYMENT: or $5 billing fee will be added. Publications Subscriptions Donation TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Subscriptions begin with next regular issue. Order back issues separately. Name Address zip The Post Office won't deliver magazines without zip codes. Occupations/Pre oc cu pati on s : In terests/Con cerns : Where did you hear about RAIN? $ $ $ $ RAIN Magazine 2270 N.W. Irving Portland, OR 97210
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