August John Hoffman is professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University.

• Chapter 1: Transforming Schools into Communities of Learning: Inspiring Youths through Positive Learning Environments by August John HoffmanChapter 2: Building Collaborative Partnerships with Schools & Community Programs: Why Organized Activities are Important by August John HoffmanChapter 3: Get Growing: An Ecopsychological Approach to Improved Cooperative Behaviors via Community Service Work Activities by August John HoffmanChapter 4: Mental Health and Horticultural Therapeutic Intervention: Unique Benefits of Community Gardening to Specific Population by August John HoffmanChapter 5: Urban Agriculture: The New Approach in Holistic Foods Production by August John HoffmanChapter 6: Eating Virtues Brings Community Growth: Principles of Wholesome Foods Everybody Can Consume by Désirée WeinsChapter 7: Discovering Spirituality and Ethical Values via Community Service Activities by August John HoffmanChapter 8: Evolving and Essential Organizations that Facilitate Stewardship within the Community: Community Schools & Libraries by Michelle Filkins and August HoffmanChapter 9: Religion, Cultural Competence, and Community Service: Promoting Wellness—Responding to Stress—Facilitating Sustained Recovery by Glen Milstein and Joseph R. Ferrari

Creating a Transformational Community: The Fundamentals of Stewardship Activities a fresh and new perspective to the issues our society is facing. The authors propose a thoughtful and powerful approach to community development focused on the connectivity between individual behavior and green spaces. This unique analysis of the role of the natural environment in promoting prosocial behavior and cooperation is much needed. This is an impressive approach to strive towards a better world.