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This CD features 2,400 articles from the January 1970 through November 1979 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS. 1970-1979.

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• With an IBM-compatible computer: Microsoft® Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or newer; with Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 5 or newer. You also will need Java Virtual Machine (VM) version 1.3 (free download from www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) or newer browser plug-in with Java enabled on your browser and computer.
• With an Apple computer: Mac OS X with Safari 3.2.525.27.1 (available free from www.versiontracker.com) and Java (available free from http://www.apple.com/downloads/
  macosx/apple/application_updates/javaformacosx105update4.html).
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The second 10-year CD from Mother's Amazin' Archive compiles nearly 3,000 articles from the January 1980 through November 1989 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS, 1980-1989.

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This CD is designed to run on PC and Mac platforms.

You will need one of the following setups to run this CD:

• With an IBM-compatible computer: Microsoft® Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or newer; with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or newer. You also will need Java Virtual Machine (VM) version 1.3 (free download from www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) or newer browser plug-in with Java enabled on your browser and computer.
• With an Apple computer: Mac OS X with Safari 3.2.525.27.1 (available free from www.versiontracker.com) and Java (available free from http://www.apple.com/downloads/
  macosx/apple/application_updates/javaformacosx105update4.html).
• For Mac OS 9.2.2, this CD must be run in Netscape 7.0.2 with Apple MRJ 2.2.5 (Both available free from www.versiontracker.com.)
• A CD-ROM drive (auto-start should be enabled).

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Building natural, sustainable, energy-efficient, no- or low-mortgage homes is easier than ever! Mother's third annual Guide to Homes features homeowners who have made their dreams of owning beautiful and efficient green homes come true. Also in this special collection are stories from recent issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS about straw bale, earth, net-zero-energy and timber frame houses; plans for building your own cozy cabin; advice on green remodeling and environmentally friendly home heating; and a feature on green building concepts and top new products.

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The third 10-year CD from Mother's Amazin' Archive nearly 1,000 articles from the January 1990 through December 1999 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

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This CD is designed to run on PC and Mac platforms.

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• With an IBM-compatible computer: Microsoft® Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or newer; with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or newer. You also will need Java Virtual Machine (VM) version 1.3 (free download from www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) or newer browser plug-in with Java enabled on your browser and computer.
• With an Apple computer: Mac OS X with Safari 3.2.525.27.1 (available free from www.versiontracker.com) and Java (available free from http://www.apple.com/downloads/
  macosx/apple/application_updates/javaformacosx105update4.html).
• For Mac OS 9.2.2, this CD must be run in Netscape 7.0.2 with Apple MRJ 2.2.5 (Both available free from www.versiontracker.com.)
• A CD-ROM drive (auto-start should be enabled).

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Heat Your Home for Free is a collection of classic articles exclusively from MOTHER EARTH NEWS that shows how simple solar systems can heat your home, garage, shop, barn, commercial building — just about any structure with a south-facing wall. The heat comes from solar energy, and it’s free. Best of all, this e-handbook shows how you can design, build and install solar-powered heating systems yourself! We’ve compiled our best articles on do-it-yourself solar heating, from the early days of the magazine right up to the present. 47 pages.

INSTANT DELIVERY ITEM: When you order this e-book* we will provide you with a link for the e-book on the confirmation page. Simply click on the link and save the file to your computer — no more waiting for delivery or paying expensive shipping and handling fees.

*E-Books are Eco-friendly! By supporting digital products like this one you help conserve resources and energy that comes with printing standard books. Order your downloadable E-book and start reading today!

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Whether you're interested in starting a new garden or improving last year's bed, MOTHER EARTH NEWS' Gardening Made Easy E-Book has something for you. This new collection of articles guides you through the complete gardening process, from soil preparation to timing your harvest to get the best flavor for your efforts.

These helpful, informative articles come directly from our pages. We've combed through the MOTHER EARTH NEWS archive and put together the best pieces on everything from building fertile soil and finding and growing great seeds to choosing a tiller and building versatile, inexpensive hoop houses to improve your planting options and harvest.

Your comprehensive guide to gardening is just minutes away. You can order and download Gardening Made Easy as an E-book today. You'll find tips, detailed instructions and advice from gardeners with years of experience. With this extensive guide to gardening you can beat pesky weeds; make easy, nutrient-rich compost; extend your growing season to enjoy fresh produce year-round; and much more.

Today's increased fuel costs continue to drive up the price of supermarket goods. News reports of the threats posed by chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to both people and the environment appear with increasing frequency. In the midst of conflicting reports and often confusing information, homegrown food is a simple, healthful alternative for you and your family. Good for your pocketbook, great for your health and easy on the environment, a backyard garden is a win-win solution to many of the obstacles faced in today's conscientious living.

Have fun outdoors; put nutritious, great-tasting (and yummy-looking!) food on the table; and help Mother Earth, all at the same time. Download Gardening Made Easy E-book as a PDF now and get started on a beautiful, productive garden! 95 pages.

INSTANT DELIVERY ITEM: When you order this e-book* we will provide you with a link for the e-book on the confirmation page. Simply click on the link and save the file to your computer — no more waiting for delivery or paying expensive shipping and handling fees.

*E-Books are Eco-friendly! By supporting digital products like this one you help conserve resources and energy that comes with printing standard books. Order your downloadable E-book and start reading today!

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Gardening A-Z brings you the best in vegetable gardening tips and instructions. With this handy, informative e-book, you can choose the right varieties for your particular garden and discover new options you’ve never considered before. Our expert and time-tested advice will help you grow healthy, beautiful vegetables, which includes:

• Seven steps to growing superior asparagus spears
• Sweet beets, one of the sweetest and most nutritious of all vegetables
• Beautiful and bountiful broccoli
• Grow your own corn with the freshest flavor
• Start a cold-hardy crop of kale now for sweet soups and salads this winter
• Discover which types of onions are the best choices for your garden and kitchen
• Parsnips the ivory jewel of the root vegetables
• Fresh peas from the garden are a sweet and nutritious treat
• Peppers are easy to raise and as versatile as they are various
• Dozens of different varieties of potatoes you can grow in your garden
• You can grow the most delicious tomatoes

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Solar-power your house with this do-it-yourself e-book. Learn the basic principles of solar heating, solar hot water and solar electricity. Take on simple and complex projects and power your home for free with the sun's energy. You can build a solar hot water heater, a solar water distiller and more. This book presents all sorts of options to utilize solar energy in your home.

How does free hot water sound? How about a lower heating bill? Solarize Your Home will help you create a home that is healthier to live in, easier on the environment, more valuable and a delight to come home to.

MOTHER EARTH NEWS e-books are packed with practical information, innovative ideas and creative projects right at your fingertips. By supporting digital products like this one you are helping save millions of trees a year. Order your downloadable PDF and start reading today!

INSTANT DELIVERY ITEM: When you order this e-book* we will provide you with a link for the e-book on the confirmation page. Simply click on the link and save the file to your computer — no more waiting for delivery or paying expensive shipping and handling fees.

*E-Books are Eco-friendly! By supporting digital products like this one you help conserve resources and energy that comes with printing standard books. Order your downloadable E-book and start reading today!

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Long anticipated, this updated fourth CD from Mother's Amazing Archive has more than 1600 articles from the January 2000 through December 2008 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

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This CD is designed to run on PC and Mac platforms.

You will need one of the following setups to run this CD:

• With an IBM-compatible computer: Microsoft®Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or newer; with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or newer. You also will need Java Virtual Machine (VM) version 1.3 (free download from www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) or newer browser plug-in with Java enabled on your browser and computer.
• With an Apple computer: Mac OS X with Safari 3.2.525.27.1 (available free from www.versiontracker.com) and Java (available free from http://www.apple.com/downloads/
  macosx/apple/application_updates/javaformacosx105update4.html).
• For Mac OS 9.2.2, this CD must be run in Netscape 7.0.2 with Apple MRJ 2.2.5 (Both available free from www.versiontracker.com.)
• A CD-ROM drive (auto-start should be enabled).

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Building your debt-free dream green home is now easier than ever! Mother's sixth annual Guide to Homes features articles to start building a home that fits your style. Featured in this special collection are our best recent articles on practical building subjects such as: how to paint your house, cooling your home naturally, solar heating for any plan and a guide to options for owner-builders.