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We now use 100-percent recycled stock on all our books.Theresults:inoneyear,switchingtopost-consumerrecycledstocksaved24 maturetrees,5,000gallonsofwater,theequivalentofthetotalenergyusedforone homeinayear,andtheequivalentofthegreenhousegasesfromonecardrivenfora year. 7 8 Table of Contents Author’s Commentary Introduction: The Beauty and Strength of Stone Chapter 1: Common Types of Stone and Rock Chapter 2: Working with Stone Tools Chapter 3: Working with Dry Stone and Mortar Chapter 4: Patios and Outdoor Cooking Pits Chapter 5: Enhancing Your Landscape Chapter 6: Building Stone Walls Chapter 7: Creating Rock Gardens Chapter 8: Using Stone to Build Bridges and Dams Chapter 9: Fireplaces, Entry Gates, and Mailboxes Chapter 10: Restoring Existing Stone Structures Chapter 11: Caring for Stone Chapter 12: Using Rock and Stone for Crafting and Art Bibliography Author Biography 9 10