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Everything Now
We are healthier; longer lived; and better fed, watered, educated, and entertained than any generation in history. But we are not happier. In this book, Steve McKevitt reveals how the Everything Now culture is preventing us from addressing the biggest issues of our time and how having less really can make us happier.
Why the World Is Full of Useless Things
A witty and cynical look at the phoney ideas and useless products that increasingly dominate our lives. Consumers today are drowning in a sea of product and services. There's more money to spend than ever before, and a result, companies are making more things for consumers to spend their money on. Consumers are literally spoilt for choice- the world is full of product. There is, however, a downside. Most of the stuff you can buy is, as Gerald Ratner once famously said, "complete crap". In their attempt to feed consumers fast, companies have replaced innovation and fresh ideas with brand extensions, franchises and re-makes. No wonder 85% of new products launched fail in the first year. This book takes a witty, cynical look at modern consumerism and how we ended up with a world full of useless things.
The Solar Revolution
It’s an astonishing fact that capturing all the energy in just one hour’s worth of sunlight would enable us to meet the planet’s food and energy needs for an entire year. The Solar Revolution tells the story of how scientists are working to reconnect us to the ‘solar economy’, harnessing the power of the sun to provide sustainable food and energy for a global population of 10 billion people: an achievement that would end our dependence on ‘fossilised sunshine’ in the form of coal, oil and gas and remake our connection with the soil that grows our food. Steve McKevitt and Tony Ryan describe the human race’s complex relationship with the sun and take us back through history to see how our world became the place it is today – chemically, geologically, ecologically, climatically and economically – before moving on to the cutting-edge science and technology that will enable us to live happily in a sustainable future.
City Slackers
It's possible to have a successful career without ever having to be involved in a successful job or project. It's called "playing the corporate game" and today thousands of people out there are doing it. This book explains with wit, humour (and with all seriousness) how to win the new corporate game and how the mediocre can inherit the (business) earth.
Washington, D.C. Housing Co-ops: A History
For one hundred years, housing cooperatives in various sizes and shapes have been a positive part of the urban landscape of Washington, D.C. Co-ops first arose in the city in the 1920s. Building slowed during the Great Depression, but their numbers expanded after World War II. Conversions expanded their numbers, and the model thrived and became a vital part of the city's fabric. Local historian Steve McKevitt tells the stories of the architecture and development of each District co-op with both historic and modern images.
Every Day Is Play
A book project to celebrate the game--uniting artists and gamers across the globe through video game culture and creativity.
You Are What You Think
Tap into the power of self-talk to overcome depression, guilt, anger, or anxiety and learn to respond to circumstances in a positive way.
Playing with the Boys
The amazing and inspirational story of talented young international footballer, Niamh McKevitt, who has battled with teachers, coaches and the Football Association for the right to play against, and alongside, boys. Currently the only girl playing organised, FA-affiliated football in an U16 boys team, Niamh has faced relentless sniggering and occasionally outright abuse. But her success as a player is proving them all wrong! An uplifting story that shows girls are just as good as boys (and sometimes much better!) when it comes to football.
Street Pharm
Ty Johnson knows survival. Since inheriting his pop’s business at sixteen, Ty’s developed smarts, skills, and mad discipline. The supply game’s in his blood. And life is pretty sweet when you’re on top. But one slip—or one serious competitor—and life turns ugly fast. Suddenly, Ty’s got to rethink his whole strategy. And for the #1 dealer on the streets, strategy is not just about staying ahead. It’s about survival.
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