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02/14/2025

🌱 Stronger communities start from the inside out! 🌍

In today’s world, where everything feels a little... unpredictable (to say the least), resilient communities matter more than ever. But how do we build them without burning out?

Hint: It starts with YOU. 🧠✨

In Human Permaculture: Life Design for Resilient Living, Bernard Alonso & Cécile Guiochon introduce Zone 00—a way to reshape your mindset and relationships using permaculture principles. Because let’s be honest—you can’t grow a thriving garden if your roots are a mess!

Read the blog post & discover how inner change leads to stronger communities!

💡 What’s one way YOU practice resilience? Drop a comment! 👇

In Human Permaculture: Life Design for Resilient Living, authors Bernard Alonso and Cecile Guiochon create a guide for taking principles of permaculture to ...

02/13/2025

🎉📚 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🚀💡

Education is changing fast—are you ready for what’s next? 🤯✨
We’re giving away a FREE copy of The End of Education as We Know It by Ida Rose Florez— a game-changing look at the future of learning in an age of innovation and disruption. 🏫➡️🚀

Want to win? Here’s how:�
✅ Like this post�
✅ Follow us at New Society Publishers�
✅ Tag a friend who loves learning! (Each tag = an extra entry!)

📆 Contest closes Feb 20! We’ll pick a winner then—don’t miss out! 🎟️

💬 What’s ONE thing you’d change about education today? Drop it in the comments! 👇🎤
Ida Rose Florez, Author

Schools play a critical role in defining our relationship to people and planet, but modern education reinforces a paradigm based on coercion, extraction, an ...

02/12/2025

🌿 Stronger Communities, Greener Future 🤝💚

📚 For inspiration on how collaboration can lead to real change, get your copy now! On sale for the month of February. Use code Community35 to get 35% off.

What if building a stronger community also meant taking care of the planet? 🌱 Common Threads explores how simple, hands-on projects can bring people together to repurpose waste, restore nature, and create lasting connections.

The future is woven from the choices we make today—let’s make them together.

02/11/2025

🚨 Attention Publishers! Want to measure & reduce your carbon footprint? Join our FREE training session on Feb 13 to learn how to use the Book Carbon Footprint Calculator & Publisher’s Carbon Footprint Calculator—game-changing tools for sustainable publishing! 📚🌿

💡 Training Details:
📅 Feb 13, 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM PST | 📍 Live on Zoom🎙️ With Julie Raddysh, Jen Knoch & EJ Hurst—your go-to experts on sustainable publishing!
💚 Save your spot! Register now!

ABOUT THE SESSION Join ECW Press and New Society Publishers for a training session on how to use the free Sustainable Publishing Tools. Julie Raddysh, publisher of New Society, will walk through the Book Carbon Calculator tool and show you how this data can then be used in the Publisher's Carbon Foo...

02/10/2025

🌍 Why does community matter now more than ever? Don Hall, author of The Regeneration Handbook, breaks it down in this must-watch reel.

In a world facing big challenges, strong, conscious communities are the key to resilience, sustainability, and real change. 💡✨

📚 Want to dive deeper? Our books on Conscious Community are 35% off now through February. Use code Community35 at checkout! Don’t miss this chance to build a better future—together.

02/08/2025

🌍✨ Ready to Heal the Earth and Transform Our Future? 🌱💧

Join Leila Darwish, bioremediation expert and author of Earth Repair, for a powerful workshop hosted by Herban Curaon on Sunday, February 23rd!

🌿 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Harness plants, fungi, and microorganisms to repair toxic lands and waters�
✔️ Restore ecosystems, protect water, and rebuild healthy food systems�
✔️ Transform contamination into opportunities for healing and regeneration

💡 This is more than a class—it’s a chance to make a real difference. Let’s come together to build a regenerative future for our planet and communities!

📆 Start learning today!

Herban Cura

02/08/2025

Thinking About Joining an Intentional Community? Here’s what might be holding you back! 🤔

We all crave connection, but let’s be real—joining a community can feel scary. What if it’s too much? What if you don’t fit in? 😬

In this excerpt from Finding Community by Diana Leafe Christian, we break down 7 common fears and why they might not be as scary as they seem.

💡 If you’ve ever hesitated to take the leap, this is for you! Plus, all Conscious Community books are 35% off this month when you buy 3 or more—perfect for deepening your journey. 📚✨

Read now & grab your books before the deal ends!

From bustling urban co-housing neighborhoods to eco-friendly villages, communities attract people from all walks of life seeking connection, sustainability, ...

02/06/2025

We’re live at the Sustainable Agriculture Conference in Lancaster, PA—happening now through Feb 7! 🎉

🌾 Farmers, food advocates, entrepreneurs, and changemakers are coming together to reimagine the future of food. New Society Publishers' Acquisitions Editor, Rob West pictured with Frederic Senez, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Market Gardener Institute, is excited to connect with the many passionate individuals working toward this vision. Among them is inspiring author, farmer and educator Jean-Martin Fortier, who will be speaking throughout the conference. 📚🔥

💡 From regenerative farming to food sovereignty, we’re diving deep into solutions that matter.

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

02/05/2025

📚 Is Education Keeping Up with the Times?

Education is always a hot topic—and for good reason. The methods that worked years ago don’t always meet the needs of today’s rapidly changing world. Schools often fall back on outdated practices instead of embracing innovation.🌍✨

In this excerpt from The End of Education as We Know It, author Ida Rose Florez explains why it’s time for a fresh approach to learning that equips students to thrive in the 21st century.

💡 Let’s rethink what education could—and should—be.

➡️ Read the excerpt now and share your thoughts on the future of learning!

In this excerpt from the new book The End of Education as We Know It, author Ida Rose Florez explores how schooling and education must evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing, globally connected world.

02/03/2025

🌟 Together, We Can Build a Better Future! 🌟

Here are 12 Guiding Principles to create a healthier, more inclusive, and fairer community for all. 🌍 Whether it's working together, embracing transparency, or protecting resources, these values can shape a thriving society in today's world.

💡 It's time to:�
✅ Involve everyone.�
✅ Embrace feedback.�
✅ Practice leadership.�
✅ Resolve conflicts constructively.

These aren't just principles—they're a roadmap to meaningful change.

📚✨ Don't forget! Our books on Conscious Community are 35% off through February when you buy 3 or more! Now’s the perfect time to grab a read that inspires action and connection.

👉 Shop now, and use code COMMUNITY35 at checkout!

01/31/2025

🎓🌍 The Future of Education is Calling – Will You Answer? 🌍🎓

There’s never been a more critical time to rethink the systems shaping our world. With education at a crossroads, how do we create a future that truly prepares the next generation?

Join authors Ida Rose Florez (The End of Education as We Know It) and AJ Harper (Write a Must Read) for a Monday Night Reading. This isn’t just a talk—it’s a wake-up call for anyone who believes in the power of education to transform lives. 📖💡

🗓 When: Monday, February 3rd
⏰ Time: 7 PM EDT�💻 Where: Online via Zoom
🌟 Seats are limited – secure yours now: https://bit.ly/3CcA68x

💥 Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation shaping the education of tomorrow.

Ida Rose Florez, Author

Welcome to another night of fantastic storytelling!

01/30/2025

🌍 Want to take control of where your food comes from? Start with seeds.

New Society Publishers author Dan Brisebois is featured on this week’s Cultivating Place podcast, sharing insights from his new book, The Seed Farmer: A Complete Guide to Growing, Using, and Selling Your Own Seed.

Ever wondered how saving and growing your own seeds can build resilience, sustainability, and even a thriving business? 🌾 Tune in to hear Dan’s expert take on the power of seeds and how they shape our food systems and future.

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4aGGtgR

Daniel Brisebois

This week – in the wind, rain, snow, and fires of early 2025 so far – it is good to be able to focus on SEEDs this week. Seeds remind us so tangibly of our ability to get small, to slow down into a fortified dormancy of resilience, rest, and regrowth – and the possibilities inherent in all of ...

01/29/2025

🏆 We're excited to announce that The Story of Upfront Carbon by Lloyd Alter has been named a Distinguished Favorite in the Independent Press Award! 🎉

New Society Publishers is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition for a book that challenges us to think differently about how we build for the future. Thought-provoking and timely, Upfront Carbon brings fresh insight into an issue that affects us all.

Join us in congratulating Lloyd Alter on this achievement! 👏

Lloyd Alter

01/29/2025

✨ The wrong tools waste time, energy, and even money. ✨

Watch author Zach Loeks dive into The Garden Tool Handbook, the ultimate guide to building the perfect toolkit for a more productive, enjoyable, and sustainable growing experience. 🌱

Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or a backyard gardener, this book is your step-by-step guide to mastering efficiency and keeping your tools in peak condition for years to come! 💪

Grab your copy of The Garden Tool Handbook today and level up your growing! 🌿✨ 👉 https://bit.ly/3WWXJIm

01/28/2025

🎉📚 The Future of Education Starts Today – Happy Pub Day to The End of Education as We Know It! 📚🎉

Are we ready to face the education challenges of today? From outdated systems to growing inequities, it’s time to rewrite the story of learning. That’s exactly what Ida Rose Florez tackles in her new book, The End of Education as We Know It, which hits shelves TODAY! 🚀

💡 Whether you're a teacher, parent, or advocate for change, this book is a wake-up call– your roadmap to the future of learning.

➡️ Get your copy now! https://bit.ly/3Mv1v6X

Ida Rose Florez, Author

01/27/2025

In a world where headlines of natural disasters are becoming all too frequent, the need to build strong, resilient communities has never been more urgent. 🌍

From wildfires to hurricanes, these challenges remind us that we’re stronger together. Building Community by James S. Gruber is a powerful guide to fostering collaboration and connection in the face of adversity.

For those feeling the weight of these times, this book breaks down 12 guiding principles of building community, focusing on fostering resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability. Because resilience begins with community. 🤝

🌟 Build stronger connections today! Visit our Building Community page for tips and resources: https://bit.ly/40Bgza1 🏡✨

01/25/2025

Feeling the need to unplug and reconnect with the natural world? 🌎✨ This is your chance!

Wildwood Speaker Series presents Mikaela Cannon – the renowned author of Foraging as a Way of Life – in a FREE live webinar celebrating Wildwood Ecoforest 's 80th Anniversary! 🎉

🗓 Date: Wed Jan 29 | 7-8 PM�
💻 Where: Online via Zoom�
💵 Cost: $0.00

👉 Why You Shouldn’t Miss It:�Mikaela will take you on a journey of rediscovery—how connecting with nature can soothe the soul and inspire action for a better, more sustainable world. 🌱 She’s a passionate forager, teacher, and climate activist who empowers people of all ages to live in harmony with the planet.

🎁 Bonus: One lucky participant will WIN a free copy of her book! 📖 (Your registration email = your raffle ticket!)

Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3CjbdIj

Zoom link will be sent directly to your inbox on the day of the event.

🌟 Don’t wait—this is more than a webinar; it’s your chance to ignite a deeper connection with the natural world. Let’s honor Wildwood’s legacy together!

Tag a friend who loves nature and let’s grow together! 🌳💚

Mikaela Cannon, author of Foraging as a Way of Life , is excited to share her passion for foraging and all things nature in the first installment of the Wildwood Ecoforest Speaker Series. This multi-part series showcases leading individuals who inspire a deeper connection to nature and advocate for