A groundbreaking book which shows how we can move from feeling anxious and fearful in the face of 'peak oil' to developing a positive vision and taking practical action to create a more self-reliant existence. We live in an oil-dependent world and have acted as if there was an infinite supply. The Transition Handbook shows how the inevitable and profound changes ahead can have a positive outcome. This edition contains a special supplement outlining transition initiatives specifically for Australia and New Zealand where 15 'transition towns' are already planning their future without oil.