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A View of the Lake
| Author | : Beryl Singleton Bissell |
| Publisher | : Lake Superior Port Cities |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Ex-nuns |
| ISBN | : 9780942235746 |
Fed Up
| Author | : Dale Finley Slongwhite |
| Publisher | : University Press of Florida |
| Total Pages | : 319 |
| Release | : 2014-05-06 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0813047617 |
One farmworker tells of the soil that would “bite” him, but that was the chemicals burning his skin. Others developed lupus, asthma, diabetes, kidney failure, or suffered myriad symptoms with no clear diagnosis. Some miscarried or had children with genetic defects, while others developed cancer. In Fed Up, Dale Slongwhite collects the nearly inconceivable and chilling oral histories of African American farmworkers whose lives, and the lives of their families, were forever altered by one of the most horrific pesticide exposure incidents in United States’ history. For decades, the farms around Lake Apopka, Florida’s third largest lake, were sprayed with chemicals ranging from the now-banned DDT to toxaphene. Among the most productive farmland in America, the fields were doused with organochlorine pesticides, also known as persistent organic pollutants; the once-clear waters of the lake turned pea green; birds, alligators, and fish died at alarming rates; and still the farmworkers planted, harvested, packed, and shipped produce all over the country, enduring scorching sun, snakes, rats, injuries, substandard housing, low wages, and the endocrine disruptors that crop dusters dropped as they toiled. Eventually, state and federal dollars were allocated to buy out and close farms to attempt land restoration, water clean up, and wildlife rehabilitation. But the farmworkers became statistics, nameless casualties history almost forgot. Here are their stories, told in their own words.
Light for the Journey
| Author | : Robert T. Gamba |
| Publisher | : Trafford Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2012-10 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1425117236 |
2ND PETER 1: 19 And so we have the prophetic word confi rmed, which you do well to take heed as a light that shines in a dark place... There is a Light at the end of the tunnel. However, there is also a Light through the tunnel that can shine in the hearts of our understanding, which will guide us safely through the darkness of ignorance, to a place of peace, security and confidence. Although some may promise many things in the name of science and technology, there is only one light ray of hope for eternity. Even as medical research strives to prolong life, it is a short-lived hope. For as the sand in the hourglass pours through the narrow opening, so our earthly lives pour through the opening of time, because our time here is measured. Whether we face this fact or not, these bodies are destined to die. However, our spirits do not, but will live in the light of mercy or in the darkness of error for eternity. Our days here are short and our time to leave could be nearer than we think, so we should listen to the words of eternal truth. We can easily listen to all the other voices of those that stumble in the blindness of doubt, or we can follow the true Light of all hope that is willing and able to take us home, even through our darkness nights. Two choices, two roads with two different destinations, but there is only one journey. EPHESIANS 1: 18 ... The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling...
Beneath a Ruthless Sun
| Author | : Gilbert King |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 434 |
| Release | : 2018-04-24 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0399183434 |
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POST "Compelling, insightful and important, Beneath a Ruthless Sun exposes the corruption of racial bigotry and animus that shadows a community, a state and a nation. A fascinating examination of an injustice story all too familiar and still largely ignored, an engaging and essential read." --Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller Devil in the Grove, the gripping true story of a small town with a big secret. In December 1957, the wife of a Florida citrus baron is raped in her home while her husband is away. She claims a "husky Negro" did it, and the sheriff, the infamous racist Willis McCall, does not hesitate to round up a herd of suspects. But within days, McCall turns his sights on Jesse Daniels, a gentle, mentally impaired white nineteen-year-old. Soon Jesse is railroaded up to the state hospital for the insane, and locked away without trial. But crusading journalist Mabel Norris Reese cannot stop fretting over the case and its baffling outcome. Who was protecting whom, or what? She pursues the story for years, chasing down leads, hitting dead ends, winning unlikely allies. Bit by bit, the unspeakable truths behind a conspiracy that shocked a community into silence begin to surface. Beneath a Ruthless Sun tells a powerful, page-turning story rooted in the fears that rippled through the South as integration began to take hold, sparking a surge of virulent racism that savaged the vulnerable, debased the powerful, and roils our own times still.
Stride Ahead with Science – 5
| Author | : Kirti Behal |
| Publisher | : Vikas Publishing House |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9352719549 |
1. It is designed in accordance with the latest guidelines laid by NCERT for classes 1 to 8. 2. Aims to inculcate inquisitiveness and passion for learning. 3. The chapters are designed in a manner that leads to comprehensive learning of concepts, development of investigative and scientific skills and the ability to probe into problems and find a possible solution. 4. The content of the series is supported by alluring illustrations and attractive layout to lend to the visual appeal and also to enhance the learning experience. 5. A clear comprehensive list of learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter 6. A Kick off activity at the beginning of each chapter to set the pace for learning 7. Hand-on activities presented using the scientific methodology of having a clear aim and materials required along with recording and discussing the task at hand 8. A section on ‘In Real Life’ at the end of each chapter imparts value education and helps the learners become a better citizen 9. Evaluation tools in the form of test papers and model test papers in classes 1 to 5 and periodic assessments, half yearly paper and a yearly paper in classes 6 to 8.
Standing in the Sun
| Author | : Nancy Brown Perrini |
| Publisher | : Equine Graphics Publishing Group |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Bereavement |
| ISBN | : 9781887932264 |
In the context of one's lifetime, the journey was a momentary fragment, but the experience was all-consuming. Then suddenly, I was catapulted from a life of great joy into the depths of despair. The pain, the loss, and the grief were incomprehensible. Acceptance and transformation emerged slowly. Beautiful memories and my faith in God and the human spirit gave me the courage to pull myself together, explore new opportunities, and begin again. These pages recall the journey, with all the joys, the sorrows, and the dreams coming full circle. Standing in the Sun recounts how I survived loss, transcended grief, and learned to embrace life once again. It is written with the hope of helping families cope through critical illness and loss of a loved one, and for those who are struggling to get their life back on track. I wish readers the faith, the love, and the audacity to envelope the mystery of life. And, may you enjoy the reading as much as I have savored the writing of these words.
Banana Rose
| Author | : Natalie Goldberg |
| Publisher | : Open Road Media |
| Total Pages | : 478 |
| Release | : 2011-07-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1453224580 |
From the author of Writing Down the Bones: This novel about a Brooklyn-born woman’s self-reinvention in Taos, New Mexico, “explodes with wit and vision” (Indianapolis News). Nell Schwartz is a Brooklyn-born Jewish girl who reinvents herself in the communes of Taos, renaming herself Banana Rose—because she’s “bananas.” But Nell struggles with her inner fears and desires, the demands of the artist’s life, and the irrepressible call of home. While living in New Mexico, Nell falls in love with and marries a free-spirited horn player named Gauguin. They travel east to experience city life, and then to the Midwest to be closer to family, but their tempestuous relationship cools as Nell’s free-spiritedness and Jewishness seem under constant scrutiny. For solace, Nell turns to her friend Anna, a writer who teaches Nell what it means to be an artist. Nell is slowly transformed by love, loss, and art, gaining a new sense of self. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Natalie Goldberg, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
Engage with Science – 5
| Author | : Kirti Behal |
| Publisher | : Vikas Publishing House |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9353388015 |
The series Engage with Science: Experiment, Experience, Express has been designed keeping in mind the experimental learning model. Its modular design and clearly defined pedagogy help learners focus on first experimenting with a concept (by doing), then experience it (by assimilating) and finally express it in simpler terms (by articulating). Brush Up: Each chapter begins with an activity to kick start the road to effective learning Checkpoint: A set of objective questions to assess the understanding of the learner just after completing a topic Activity: In the lab or hands-on activities to inculcate scientific temper and appreciate the importance of scientific method Out of the Box: A set of questions to make learners hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills Subject Integration: Concepts or ideas posed to learners to bridge the boundaries of all the subjects they learn each day Do You Know: Extra or additional bits of information to make the subject interesting and relatable Building Together: Concepts or ideas for possible projects to enable learners learn from not just doing but reflecting on what they have learnt Weblinks: Suggestive links from the internet of engaging videos or documentaries on certain topics to enable learners research and understand concepts on their own Video clips: Handy clips to see things on the go and to make learning interactive i-book: Digital support in the form of animations, videos, interactive activities, test generators and widgets My Journal: A space for the learner to think and write about their experience on the learning and exhibit their creative skills Life Skills: Bits of information or suggestive activities to make learners empathetic about environment and their surroundings Case Study: A paragraph on important people or places or organisations or practices related to a topic for the learners to understand and explore more Worksheets: A set of additional rubrics apart from the ones given in Exercises that stand out and allow the learners to express and assess their understanding My Health and Food Guide: A booklet published in collaboration with FSSAI, Government of India that aim to inculcate better understanding of the practices to a healthy and hygienic India.
