Resurgence bookshop summer sale

The May/June 2024 issue of Resurgence & Ecologist explored Threshold Places — the unseen and often unnoticed places where change is afoot. As we move through summer, we want to share with you some of the books from the Resurgence bookshop that inspire change. We invite you to delve into a world of words that can lead the way to a better future

for people and planet. 

We also share with you news of an exciting competition from Artists' Project Earth — seeking musicians from around the world to celebrate the Earth

through their music. 

Each and every person in the Resurgence community has the ability to create ripples of change in the world and we hope the books featured in this newsletter will inspire and guide us all.  

The Simplicity Principle

by Julia Hobsbawm

Modern life is getting more complicated. We crave clarity, calm, and freedom from a life that increasingly puts the machine before the human. In this practical book, Julia Hobsbawm provides a workable system for home and business life based on Nature and neuroscience. If you know life can be calmer and more productive, but need help getting there, The Simplicity Principle will help you break free of complexity. It's time to gain control of your focus and productivity and believe in one mantra above all: keep it simple.

£14.99 £12.99

Regenerative Learning

edited by Satish Kumar and Lorna Howarth

Bringing together contributions from Fritjof Capra, Vandana Shiva, David Orr, Charles Eisenstein and others, this book presents fresh perspectives and practical solutions on education.

The writers explore how education can be more inspiring, holistic, integrated, creative and joyous. Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Schumacher College.

£25.00 £14.99

The Intimate and The Ultimate

by Vinoba Bhave (edited by Satish Kumar)

Vinoba Bhave continued the work of spiritual and social enlightenment after Gandhi’s assassination and became a beacon of hope to millions. He was revered as a saint, scholar, sage, social reformer and spiritual master. His radical activism was driven by his beliefs, and compassion was the inspiration for his social and economic reforms.

£7.95 £2.50

Fight the Fire

by Jonathan Neale

We are entering into a deep global recession and mass unemployment. Looming beyond that is the threat of runaway climate change. In every country, a great debate is beginning. The questions are, what can be done about the economy and climate change? And what would a Green New Deal look like that would meet the needs of people and the planet?

£15.00 £9.99

Can We Be Happier?

by Richard Layard

Most people now realise that economic growth will not solve all our problems. Instead, we need a philosophy and a science that encompass a much fuller range of human need and experience.



This book argues that the goal for a society must be the greatest possible all-round happiness, and shows how each of us can become a more effective creator of happiness, both as citizens and in our own communities and organisations.

£22.00 £16.40

More from the Resurgence bookshop

Diary of a Young Naturalist

by Dara McAnulty

Teenage star of BBC's Countryfile and social media sensation Dara McAnulty opens up about his autism and its interrelation to his love of the natural world, as well as providing fascinating practical advice and knowledge about British wildlife.

These vivid, evocative and moving diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are raw in their telling.

£12.99

Soil, Soul, Society

by Satish Kumar

This extended edition, published by The Resurgence Trust, includes an epilogue written by Satish in 2022.

Satish presents a new trinity for our age of sustainability. One that shares the knowledge that we ourselves are very much part of Nature, that what we do to Nature we in fact do to ourselves, and that the Earth is soulful.



Satish will be giving a keynote talk on Soil, Soul, Society at Worthy Earth Festival in September.

£12.99

Kindness...is the New Cool

by Susan Elizabeth Clark

This book will make you kinder.

Kindness — it is available to everybody, all of the time, and best of all, it is absolutely free. It is contagious, and once released it will happily run rampant.

In Kindness... is the New Cool, Susan Elizabeth Clark will teach you that adopting a Kindness practice will not only make you feel good, but will also open doors for you to realise your dreams.

Featuring exercises, affirmations, rituals and more, Susan will teach you how to spread Kindness on a daily basis, making the world a better place for everyone.

£10.00

Transformative Learning

by Satish Kumar and Pavel Cenkl

In Transformative Learning, Satish Kumar reflects on the legacy of Schumacher College, a beacon of innovation that fosters an ecological-based, holistic model of higher education built around the college's unique 'learn by doing', head, heart and hands pedagogy.

More than fifty current and former instructors and alumni, including Vandana Shiva, David Orr, Kate Raworth, Fritjof Capra, Bill McKibben, Mary Evelyn Tucker and Jonathon Porritt, paint a rich picture of education for human wellbeing and the ecological health of the planet.

£15.00

Life drawing group

A friendly, untutored group of all abilities

Tuesday 9 July • 7—9pm BST • Zoom & The Resurgence Centre



Draw from the comfort of your own home and in real time with our

state-of-the-art filming technology.

Enhance your skills, enjoy the artful company of an experienced model, and indulge in the tranquillity of drawing. Our presenter will guide you through nuanced stances ranging from two-minute warm-ups to an hour-long pose.

Worthy Earth Festival

Friday 20 — Sunday 22 September • Dummer Down Farm, Hampshire

Three days of folk and dance music from around the world, regenerative agriculture talks, crafts and workshops, set on a sunlit Hampshire hill overlooking a market garden. Join The Resurgence Trust in celebrating the harvest at Worthy Earth Festival 2024.

We invite you to hear Satish Kumar's keynote talk on Soil, Soul, Society and browse our bookshop in person at our Worthy Earth Festival bookstall.

Eco-Anthem competition

Submissions by 30 September 2024

Artists' Project Earth are searching for an eco-anthem, a simple, compelling song that Nature lovers everywhere will want to sing. Musicians from around the world are invited to submit songs to celebrate Mother Earth. There are exciting prizes to be won, and a panel of Earth-loving judges, including Satish Kumar, will ensure that the very best songs are selected, recorded and distributed.

First prize: £2,000

Runner-up: £1,000

Third prize: £500

Each of the winners will also have the opportunity to professionally

record their song.

Become a member or gift membership

Become a member of The Resurgence Trust or gift membership to support this charity in sharing ideas that create change and pave the way to a better future for all life. 

Members gain exclusive access to monthly online meditations and our annual online members' event as well as a range of other benefits, including a new issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine every two months.

Resurgence & Ecologist is an essential resource for all those who believe that a better world is possible.

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