Semilla Besada's Bookshop 'In-house' section

Welcome to the stock of books and publications held at Semilla Besada.

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Asking The Right Questions Booklet

A 32 page A4 booklet for those wishing to establish a rural life in southern Spain. In it are pivotal questions to be asked, together with real life examples, as well as the various seminars and services available at Semilla Besada.

The booklet is available as a .PDF File. On receipt of your payment an email containing a link to the booklet will be sent to you.
The cost is 5 euros.
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"I found it excellent. You covered every aspect that needed to be covered for people making this kind of move."

Chris Lum(USA)

Holistic decision-making in a Nutshell

An 11 page A4 booklet giving an introduction to Holistic Management®. The decision-making framework is neatly organised as 'Definitions', 'Considerations' and 'Management' to simplify the learning process. A valuable aid for the beginner to Holistic Management.

The booklet is available as a .PDF File. On receipt of your payment an email containing a link to the booklet will be sent to you.
The cost is 5 euros.
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Residential Seminars
in Holistic Management are now available at Semilla Besada.

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for more information.

Manejo Holistico

The first Spanish edition of this seminal work, where the root cause of desertification is traced back to our conventional decision-making process. The detailed explanation, coupled with pivotal environmental insights provides a way forward to creating sustainable civilisations.

The book is available for 42 euros ( excluding postage )
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Unique opportunity,
the only copies in Europe.

Gardeners of Eden

Dagget's ideas fly in the face of our culture's ancient assumption that humans are separate from nature and of current notions that the best way for us to protect the land is to leave it alone. He demonstrates case after case of positive human engagement in the environment and of managed ecosystems and restored areas that are richer, more diverse, and healthier than unmanaged ones. This book is essential reading for anyone involved with the earth and anyone seeking a viable way for our burgeoning human population to continue to live upon it.
The cost is 22 euros, plus postage.
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"Dan Dagget sees the world freshly, in a way that may save it, or at least save our capacity to participate creatively in its dynamics. This is the most important conservation manifesto since Aldo Leopold's 'Land Ethic.'" - Gary Paul Nabhan

Natural Dryland Gardening

A draft of a book Aspen was working on before she passed away. It is incomplete and lacks diagrams/photos but does contain some very useful insights.

The draft is available as a .PDF File. I am offering this file free of any charges but would be very grateful if you could share with me any comments that you may have. Please use the form on the 'contact us' page.

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The file should open on your computer with Adobe Reader from where you wil be able to save it for your own use.

"This book is dedicated to both you and your garden, your health and your happiness"

Aspen Edge.

The Oglin

Hidden in mysterious lands within the spectacular landscape of southern Africa, Oglins are heartwarming little beings that live in deep harmony with the land and all of its creatures. Yet that harmony is threatened. ...

This captivating tale, a classic hero's journey across a vast and dangerous land, draws readers into a mythical world whose endearing creatures call us to reclaim the health and longevity of our own world.

The book is available for 20 euros ( excluding postage )
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Have you ever wished for a simple story that reveals the intricate webs of nature and life in the wild, so that even a child can understand? Well here it is, in a charming cross of styles, where C.S. Lewis meets J.R.R Tolkien on the African continent.

Dr. Ann Adams - author of 'At home with Holistic Management'

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