Ahh, the things you find when you have 10 minutes to kill on the internet.  
I found a website devoted to low tech solutions. 
This article on Oven Stoves  was intriguing;  I like how it covered both advantages and disadvantages;  very evenhanded. 
I bring it up,  as it seems  A) very green  B) very durable C)  run forever with no outside help.  
I do not have one, I do not not sell them,  I make no money from this.... 
http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2008/12/tile-stoves.html