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Issues discussed include leadership and conflict management, house design, building techniques, farming and food production, water and sewage, energy sources and alternative economics. In the final chapter, the author brings it all together in a step-by-step guide.  Throughout, this book is packed with handy tips, useful insights and sage advice. 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