Swamp Life

Swamp Life
Author: D K Publishing
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre:
ISBN: 9780606178143

In May 2010, Britain's new Coalition government embarked on its journey to the Big Society. But how did we reach this point? Politicians and commentators have long bemoaned the supposed decline of civic life, fretting about its health and its future. In fact, the real story of voluntarism over the last hundred years has not been decline, but constant evolution and change. Whether we use the terms charity, philanthropy, civil society, non-governmental organisations, the third sector or theBig Society, voluntary endeavour is one of the most vibrant and dynamic areas of British public life. The senior, established and exciting new scholars featured in this collection show how the voluntary sector's role in society, and its relationship with the state, has constantly adapted to its surroundings. They have raised new agendas, tackled old problems in new ways, acted as alternatives to statutory provision and as catalysts for further government action. Voluntary groups have emerged out of citizens' concerns, independent of government and yet willing to work with politicians of all persuasions. By surveying the sheer extent and diversity of the sector since the start of the First World War, this volume demonstrates that voluntarism not only continues to thrive, but is also far larger than any political agenda that may be imposed upon it.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 584
Release: 1926
Genre: Geology
ISBN:

The Near East

The Near East
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 936
Release: 1920
Genre: Eastern question (Balkan)
ISBN:

The Swamp Where Gator Hides

The Swamp Where Gator Hides
Author: Marianne Berkes
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1584694734

Beautiful art and a fun poetic cumulative verse makes learning fun! Readers will gain knowledge of the ecosystem in the swamp and an appreciation for the world around us! Under the algae that carpets the swamp, near the duck who paddles in ooze, close to the turtle who takes a snooze . . . hides a gator! Still as a log, only his watchful eyes can be seen. But when gator moves, he really moves! What happens to the duck, the turtle, the egret, the deer, and the many other critters of the swamp when gator makes his move? Children will search for the gator and get a glimpse of real life in a swamp. Back material offers insight into this unique habitat and each of the featured animals. Berkes offers tips on how to engage young children actively in the topic, and Baird—who lives in Texas and has gators in her back yard—offers insights into how she created the images digitally. Backmatter Includes: Further information about gators and the swamps where they live! A perfect book for: parents and teachers needing homeschool supplies for kindergarten (or any grade!) anyone looking for a habitat book for kids anyone looking for children's books to help instill an appreciation of our planet!

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: New Zealand Geological Survey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 1927
Genre: Geology
ISBN:

Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute

Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Author: New Zealand Institute
Publisher:
Total Pages: 510
Release: 1872
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The proceedings or notices of the member institutes of the society form part of the section "Proceedings" in each volume; lists of members are included in v. 1-41, 43-60, 64-