Lehman's Catalog, which began as a service to the Amish community, has many products suitable for alternative living, including non-electric and non-fossil fuel implements and tools. A treasure trove of products, as well as an educational experience for those who want to see how an important segment of American society has lived in the past and, for many, continues to be a way of life.

This is Gene GeRue's site. Gene GeRue, the author of How to Find Your Ideal Country Home: A Comprehensive Guide, and one of the premier proponents of rural living, has begun to gather some of the results of his research and place them on this site. He has books, information, and wise and wonderful advice. A delightful site for those who live in rural areas or wish they did. It also has links to other sites of interest. Check it out.

Accurate technical information on earthen building (adobe and rammed earth) is needed to show how this material really works. It is not now readily available to the people who need it, but The Earth Building Foundation can fill that need. Architects, engineers, planners, building officials, and owner builders need to have knowledge of this forgotten building art to meet the future.

If you are interested in adobe or rammed-earth construction, this is a great site. The Inter-Americas Adobe Builder Magazine, which runs this site, is a magazine about earthen construction. They also conduct weekend workshops and seminars for those who want to learn more about adobe or rammed-earth construction. Check out the new Adobe School Schedule.

The State of New Mexico encourages energy efficiency and recyclable programs and offers programs and information for state agencies, companies, and individuals. Some of the programs include: Energy conservation, recycling, ride sharing, and renewable sources of energy and alternative fuels.

For those who want to learn more about solar energy, Home Power: The Hands-On Journal of Home-Made Power is a site loaded with information. It has up-to-date information on how to convert to solar power, information on latest products, as well as advice on what to do and what not to do.

Jade Mountain Access Company has provided technology and professional experience for sustainable living since 1972. Their product lines include solar electric, micro-hydro, wind generators, composting toilets & greywater systems, super energy efficient appliances, and much more!

Latin America Child Care provides education, health care, food, safety, and recreation in a Christian environment for children in Latin America. Check out this site for information as well as ways people in the USA can be involved.

HealthWorld Online IS the most comprehensive global health network on the Internet. It is global for two reasons: the global nature of Internet delivery and their strong focus on time-tested systems of traditional health care from around the world, known in America as "alternative medicine." HealthWorld Online is also the only Internet health network that integrates both alternative and conventional health information into a synergistic whole.

Eldernet. A seniors' guide to health, housing, legal, financial, retirement, lifestyles, news and entertainment information on the World Wide Web. Eldernet features SeniorLink, which is a unique, personal resource for answers about health care, home support, retirement issues, financial matters, legal resources, and scores of other concerns for senior citizens and their families.

Yonder Way provides resources for people who live in the country or who want to live in the country. One can find information about homesteading, homeschooling, small-scale farming, and other opportunities of rural living. There are links to information, products, and books. This is a user-friendly site.

Taylor Marketing and Publishing, along with Elk River Press, has hundreds of books on how to build low-cost, mortgage-free, alternative, sustainable homes. These include adobe, cob, and log homes. A wonderful source for those who want to improve their standard of living without spending an unwarranted amount of money.

The Union of Concerned Scientists works to ensure that all people have clean air and energy, as well as safe and sufficient food. UCS works to improve the environment in ways that preserves the health, protects the safety, and enhances the quality of life in our communities.