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| Author | : Tom Athanasiou |
| Publisher | : University of Georgia Press |
| Total Pages | : 426 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780820320076 |
Global warming. Soil loss. Freshwater scarcity. Extinction. Overconsumption. Toxic waste production. Habitat and biodiversity erosion. These are only a few of our most urgent ecological crises. There are others as well and, despite the popularity of good-news environmentalism, few of them are going away. In this wide-ranging, grimly entertaining commentary on the environmental debate, Tom Athanasiou finds that these problems are exacerbated, if not caused, by the planet's division into "warring camps of rich and poor." Writing with passionate intelligence, Athanasiou proposes a simple yet radical solution--stop indulging easy, calming fantasies in which everything seems to change, but nothing important changes at all. Instead, do what needs to be done, now, while there is still time and goodwill. The bottom line, he concludes, is that there will be no sustainability without a large measure of justice. Without profound political and economic change, he argues, there can be no effective global environmental action, no real effort to save the planet.
| Author | : Serafin Talisayon |
| Publisher | : Balboa Press |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2016-10-05 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1504366425 |
There are many serious divides political, religious, economic, and others that threaten our planet. This book is about how individually we can contribute to healing the divides between us. The author, Dr. Serafin Talisayon, shares short readable stories and his own reflections from his life journey trying to understand, learn and find solutions to these serious divides. Because solutions will take time, Serafin dedicates and addresses this book to his grandchildren and to your own grandchildren as well. The stories titles beckon your attention or promise surprise or entertainment, such as Stories of people who died and then came back, The sex act: a most private act with huge public consequences and The root causes of poverty are not economic. The author loves to stimulate you to think and he enjoys offering you potential eye openers. After each story, subtitles of his reflections capture the valuable life lesson he wishes to share with you. Suggested actions follow many of the stories which readers can consider if they decide to contribute in healing the divides between us.
| Author | : Brian Doherty |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2013-10-18 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 131796859X |
Globalisation is about transnational politics. While nation-state governments increasingly struggle with this new politics, which moves beneath, between and beyond national borders, others entities like transnational corporations have flourished. But it is not just business which increasingly bypasses these traditional boundaries. Environmental groups are also moving though this transnational space, and their politics are defined by such qualities as fluidity, ambiguity and rapid changes in identity, mission and structure. In this book, the politics of environmental movements are presented as particularly salient examples of these new phenomena. Drawing on fieldwork from Europe, Asia, America, Africa and the Middle East, the contributors address a range of trans-national processes: efforts to construct common agendas transnationally; the diffusion of new repertoires of environmental protest; the role of environmental groups in the construction of new modes of environmental governance; how neo-liberalism affects local environmental activism; evidence of transnational influences and pressures on environmental politics in repressive regimes; and the dilemmas of defining questions of environmental justice and post-colonial environmental politics without suppressing the differences between environmentalism in different countries.
| Author | : Steve Peters |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2013-05-30 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 110161062X |
Your inner Chimp can be your best friend or your worst enemy...this is the Chimp Paradox Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life? Dr. Steve Peters explains that we all have a being within our minds that can wreak havoc on every aspect of our lives—be it business or personal. He calls this being "the chimp," and it can work either for you or against you. The challenge comes when we try to tame the chimp, and persuade it to do our bidding. The Chimp Paradox contains an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you be happier and healthier, increase your confidence, and become a more successful person. This book will help you to: —Recognize how your mind is working —Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts —Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be Dr. Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows you how to apply this understanding. Once you're armed with this new knowledge, you will be able to utilize your chimp for good, rather than letting your chimp run rampant with its own agenda.
| Author | : Brian Tokar |
| Publisher | : South End Press |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780896085572 |
'Illuminating ... Earth of Sale is a fantastic primer for those looking for some historical perspectives on the environmental movement.' The Ecologist
| Author | : Frederick Buell |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 406 |
| Release | : 2004-03 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1135953147 |
From Apocalypse to Way of Life is a comprehensive and in depth survey of environmental crisis as it has been understood for the last four decades. Buell recounts the growing number of ecological and social problems critical for the environment, and the impact that the growing experience with, and understanding of, them has had on American politics, society and culture.
| Author | : John E. Wade II |
| Publisher | : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 350 |
| Release | : 2011-07-13 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9781455615544 |
This collection of 101 essays from some of today's most notable thinkers and leaders focuses on the large problems of society, as well as every day challenges, and encourages readers to envision a positive change. The essays explore the themes of peace, democracy, prosperity, racial harmony, ecology, and health, encouraging readers to find meaning in their own lives and share it with others.
| Author | : Matthew David Evans |
| Publisher | : Matthew Evans |
| Total Pages | : 484 |
| Release | : 2018-09-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1720017492 |
Scientists from the planets Teronovaj and Pacienco return to Earth 10,000 years after their pioneering ancestors’ departure. Physically altered by the need to adapt to harsh conditions on their planets, they struggle with the prejudice and fanaticism they encounter on an Earth recovering from nuclear holocaust and an ice age. When they become divided and trapped on opposite sides of Earth, crewmembers from the two planets must band together to escape native superstition and violence from pursuing military.
| Author | : DK |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2023-09-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0744088607 |
Help your kids to be the best in their geography class. This book will help you to understand what they’re being taught so you can answer all their geography questions. This book is what every frustrated parent needs. Its innovative approach combines colorful diagrams and illustrations with step-by-step explanations, making geography easier to understand than ever before. Covering all the core subjects for 10–16 year olds, from oceans and volcanoes to climate change and population growth, this invaluable guide allows parents and kids to work together to understand even the trickiest topics. You will both soon be experts in map reading, plate tectonics, data handling, and much more. Explore the pages of this great geography book for kids to find: - Concepts of human and physical geography, including fieldwork skills, are made simple, with clear text and step-by-step explanations. - Covers not just aspects of physical geography and human geography, but presents practical skills necessary for succeeding in the subject. - Stimulates children’s interest in geography, maps, geological features, and human interaction - All content reviewed by educational consultants. - Provides key support for developing geography skills at home alongside school studies Fully revised and updated for 2023, Help Your Kids with Geography is guaranteed to build confidence, reduce stress, and make even the most difficult aspects of this subject simple, clear, and accessible.
| Author | : DK |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2019-08-27 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0744020859 |
Escape your home and learn about the world, from clouds to climate change, in this visual guide to geography. This book is what every frustrated parent needs. Its innovative approach combines colourful diagrams and illustrations with step-by-step explanations, making geography easier to understand than ever before. Covering all the core subjects for 10-16 year olds, from oceans to volcanoes to population growth, this invaluable guide allows parents and kids to work together to understand even the trickiest topics. You will both soon be experts in map reading, plate tectonics, data handling, and much more. Help Your Kids with Geography is guaranteed to build confidence, reduce stress, and make even the most difficult aspects of this subject simple, clear, and accessible. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.
