The Permaculture Quarterly, c/o Terry White, 37 Goldsmith St., Maryborough, Victoria 3465, Australia. The international permaculture journal, with in-depth articles on various permaculture techniques and activities around the world. The Permaculture Observer, 6488 Maxwelton Rd., Clinton, Washington, 98236. This is the newsletter of the newly formed Permaculture Institute of North America - reporting on permaculture design and methods in North America. Starting publication date is March, 1985. Mollison, Bill and David Holmgren, Permaculture One (Corgi Books, 1978, $12.50). Mollison, Bill, Permaculture Two (Tagari Books, 1979, $10.95). These books are responsible for the expanding permaculture movement. Philosophy, principles, and specific design information are detailed in both. Written in Australia, many of the species recommendations are relevant only for the southern hemisphere, yet the books are important reading for all. Both are available from the International Tree Crops Institute, PO Box 666, Winters, CA 95694. Fukuoka, Masanobu, The One Straw Revolution (Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1978, $9.95). A Japanese natural farmer tells of his philosophies and techniques - perhaps the most important philosophical work on agriculture ever written. Smister, Carol, Nature's Design (Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1982). This is the ideal guide book for those interested in developing site analysis prior to creating a landscape design. Though not addressing permaculture design, per se, the step by step site analysis procedure described is invaluable. Alexander, Christopher et al., A Pattern Language (New York: Oxford University Press, 1977). This pudgy, expensive book (about $35) is worth every penny to those remodeling or landscaping, and is a must for those working in the fields of architecture, landscape design, and community design. Human and environmental needs are laid out simply, such as "Southeast sun in the kitchen" with an explanation and design suggestions. This is followed by linkages to other patterns such as kitchen garden, and breakfast nook. Korn, Larry, Barbara Snyder, and Mark Musick, eds., The Future Is Abundant (Tilth Assn., 4649 Sunnyside North, Seattle, WA 98103, 1982, $12.95). A resource guide for sustainable agriculture. The numerous addresses and references can save hours of library research and an extensive species index will be of great use to those in the Pacific Northwest (USA). Altieri, Miguel, Agroecology: The Scientific Basis Of Alternative Agriculture (self-published, 1983, $11.00, order from 1050 San Pablo Ave., Albany, Ca. 94706). A textbook that describes the science behind ecological agriculture. Quinney, John, "Designing Sustainable Small Farms And Homesteads" in MOTHER EARTH NEWS, July/August 1984, p. 54. Covers the design principles, guidelines, as well as the design process.