Important New Book

The Appropriate Technology Sourcebook, Volume II has now been released. Many of you are familiar with the first volume of this helpful book. The second book, also by the Volunteers in Asia, contains reviews of practical books and plans for village and small community technology, covering publications since 1976. Items reviewed deal with: the workshop; agriculture; agricultural tools; crop drying; preservation and storage; forestry; aquaculture; water supply and sanitation; energy in general; improved cookstoves and charcoal production; housing and construction; transportation; health care; science and teaching; small enterprises; local communications; beekeeping; home industries; and periodicals. The cost of the 490 page paperback is $6.50 plus $1.38 postage. But for local groups in developing countries, the price is $3.25 plus $1.38 postage. You can order from Appropriate Technology Project, Volunteers in Asia, Box 4543, Stanford, CA 94305. If you have money on deposit with us for the purpose of ordering materials for you, we will be glad to arrange for a copy to be sent to you.