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 The Transition Handbookby Rob HopkinsWe live in an oil-dependent world, arriving at this
level of dependency in a very short space of time
by treating petroleum as if it were in infinite
supply. Most of us avoid thinking about what
happens when oil runs out (or becomes
prohibitively expensive), but The Transition
Handbook shows how the inevitable and
profound changes ahead can have a positive
outcome. These changes can lead to the rebirth
of local communities that will grow more of their
own food, generate their own power, and build
their own houses using local materials. They can also
encourage the development of local currencies to keep
money in the local area.
 Obama's Challengeby Robert KuttnerBarack Obama approaches the Presidency at a critical moment in American history, facing simultaneous crises of war, the environment, health care, but most especially in the economy. If he is able to rise to the moment, he could join the ranks of a small handful of previous presidents who have been truly transformative, succeeding in fundamentally changing our economy, society, and democracy for the better.
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