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This book explores some of the conditions and underlying causes of the multiple environmental crises facing humanity. Rooted in anthropology, but multidisciplinary in scope, it surveys the many socio-cultural and socio-economic errors, foibles, and follies that brought us to these circumstances. Crucially and uniquely, it outlines an array of viable and practical solutions, some of which are radically different from the current status quo and cultural expectations. The first chapter canvasses the emerging, interdisciplinary field of political ecology, then Part I examines details and trends in agriculture. Part II portrays the threats posed by carbon dependent and combustive technologies as well as the hydro and nuclear energy systems now powering the majority of human actions in developed parts of the world and expanding beyond. The third part turns to consider solutions, including green new deals, de-growth policies, localization, agroecology, alternative energy systems, and many more possibilities. The conclusions engage with urgent moral and legal issues and outline social movement strategies--all related to our collective neglect of climate change--and then finally speculate upon possible futures. This book is key reading for researchers and students interested in climate change across the social and physical sciences and humanities.

A prophetic witness for these stressful times in our Earth's history, award-winning author Diana Ensign points the way to a better future. Inspired by a deep love of nature and a concern for our environmental and climate change challenges, Diana embarks on a yearlong quest to learn what we need to do to save our Earth home. Along this journey, she seeks out scientists, farmers, Indigenous teachers, faith-based visionaries, environmental justice advocates, and student activists who are working for a sustainable planet. Propelled by love, Diana also spends reflective time listening to Mother Earth to initiate healing-for ourselves, for our fellow inhabitants, and for our Earth-and she invites us to do the same! Includes Book Club Discussion Topics for helpful Earth care actions. "A balm for the anxiety and grief so many of us feel." --Dr. Candace Corson, MD, CEO of Corson Wellness, LLC "Faith, Hope, Action imparts the message that change occurs in community and in conversation with each other." --Gabriel Filippelli, PhD, author of Climate Change and Life "Diana Ensign's inspiring message brings to mind a quote from Cesar Chavez, 'It starts with your heart and radiates out.'"--Charlie Wiles, Executive Director, Center for Interfaith Cooperation "From my Christian faith perspective, all humanity has the responsibility for ensuring we live respectfully of the abundance entrusted to us by our Creator. Faith, Hope, Action shows how positive, Earth-conscious actions result in life-affirming change for the whole Earth." --Reverend Amber Good, Faith & Ecology Education Director Teter Retreat & Organic Farm, Noblesville First United Methodist Church" "Diana Ensign's Faith, Hope, Action connects the reader to current environmental challenges that may seem overwhelming at first, but she provides timely wisdom and guidance on ways everyone can take meaningful action to help our Earth." --Ellen Jacquart, former ecologist at The Nature Conservancy "Tackling the climate change crisis is a task so overwhelming that it stops most people from doing anything. Diana Ensign (who won WATER's Rosemary Ganley Essay contest) breaks it down into doable chunks, offering something for everyone to try. Whether building a house with recycled materials, probing one's faith tradition for inspiration, or eating healthily grown food, the options are endless: And the need is now!" --Mary E. Hunt, PhD, Co-Director, Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER).

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's whales Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Whales is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world's whales, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on whales in myths and folklore from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of whales.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's weather Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile anyone who is curious about weather. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Weather is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world's weather, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from weather forecasting and extreme events such as hurricanes and typhoons to the future of weather with climate change. It also includes curious facts, myths, and history--from whether animals can predict the weather to the bad weather that helped doom Napoleon and Hitler's invasions of Russia and the Soviet Union. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of weather.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of dinosaurs Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any dinosaur lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Dinosaurs is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from dinosaur diversity and social behaviors to their extinction and rediscovery. It also includes curious facts and a section on dinosaurs in myths, folklore, and popular culture from around the globe. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of dinosaurs.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's fungi Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Fungi is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world's fungi, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from morphology, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on fungi in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of fungi.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift

How the metals we need to power technology and energy are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and murder--and how we can do better.An Australian multimillionaire's plan to mine the ocean floor. Garbage pickers in Nigeria risking their lives to salvage e-waste amid nightmarish pollution. A Bill Gates-backed entrepreneur harnessing artificial intelligence to find metals in the Arctic. Train-robbing copper thieves in Chile. These are some of the people in the intensifying global competition to locate and extract the minerals essential for two critical technologies that will shape humanity's future: the internet and renewable energy. It's a race that will create new industries, generate enormous wealth, and destabilize the global balance of power. It could propel us to a more sustainable future --or plunge us into an environmental nightmare. In Power Metal, journalist and author Vince Beiser explores the Achilles' heel of green power and digital technology: that the manufacturing of our computers, cell phones, electric cars, solar panels, and wind turbines requires enormous amounts of increasingly rare materials--lithium, cobalt, copper, and others--the demand for which is skyrocketing. Around the world, businesses and governments are scrambling for new places and new ways to get those metals, at enormous cost to people and the planet. Beiser crisscrossed the world to witness this race, reporting on the damage it is already inflicting, the ways it could get worse, and the ways in which we can minimize that damage. The result is a book that is both a gripping read and a sobering account of the battle between what civilization demands and what the planet can withstand. Power Metal is a compelling and important glimpse into this new, disturbing, and exciting world.

An illustrated hourly guide that follows twenty-four frogs as they eat, find mates, care for their young, and survive our harsh and changing planet. In this short book, celebrated biologist Marty Crump leads readers on a worldwide field trip in search of frogs. Each chapter of Frog Day covers a single frog during a single hour, highlighting how twenty-four different species spend their time. Our day begins at midnight in Indonesia, with the rustle of leaves above. It's not a bird, but Wallace's flying frog, using its webbed feet and emerald-green skin flaps to glide through the forest canopy. In the early hours of the morning, we hear a horned marsupial frog "bopping" and a wood frog "quacking" to attract mates. At six o'clock in the morning, beneath a streetlight in Honolulu, we meet a corpulent, invasive cane toad slurping insects--and sometimes snakes, lizards, turtles, birds, and mice. At noon, we watch parenting in action as an African bullfrog bulldozes a path through the mud to free his tadpoles from a drying pond. At dusk, in a Peruvian rain forest, we observe "the ultimate odd couple"--a hairy tarantula and what looks like a tiny amphibian pet taking shelter in the spider's burrow. Other frogs make a tasty meal for this tarantula, but the dotted humming frog is a friend, eating the ants that might otherwise make a meal of the tarantula's eggs. For each hour in our Frog Day, award-winning artist Tony Angell has depicted these scenes with his signature pen and ink illustrations. Working closely together to narrate and illustrate these unique moments in time, Crump and Angell have created an engaging read that is a perfect way to spend an hour or two--and a true gift for readers, amateur scientists, and all frog fans.

Through portraits of readers and their responses to texts, Reading Practice reconstructs the contours of the knowledge economy that shaped medicine and science in early modern England. Reading Practice tells the story of how ordinary people grew comfortable learning from commonplace manuscripts and printed books, such as almanacs, medical recipe collections, and herbals. From the turn of the fifteenth century to the close of the sixteenth century, these were the books English people read when they wanted to attend to their health or understand their place in the universe. Before then, these works had largely been the purview of those who could read Latin. Around 1400, however, medical and scientific texts became available in Middle English while manuscripts became less expensive. These vernacular manuscripts invited their readers into a very old and learned conversation: Hippocrates and Galen weren't distant authorities whose word was law, they were trusted guides, whose advice could be excerpted, rearranged, recombined, and even altered to suit a manuscript compiler's needs. This conversation continued even after the printing press arrived in England in 1476. Printers mined manuscripts for medical and scientific texts that they would publish throughout the sixteenth century, though the pressures of a commercial printing market encouraged printers to package these old texts in new ways. Without the weight of authority conditioning their reactions and responses to very old knowledge, and with so many editions of practical books to choose from, English readers grew into confident critics and purveyors of natural knowledge in their own right. Melissa Reynolds reconstructs shifting attitudes toward medicine and science over two centuries of seismic change within English culture, attending especially to the effects of the Reformation on attitudes toward nature and the human body. Her study shows how readers learned to be discerning and selective consumers of knowledge gradually, through everyday interactions with utilitarian books.

Unleash Your German Shepherd's Health with Dr. Wesley Glasgow's Slow Cooker Dog Food Cookbook

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Dive into the mesmerizing world of axolotls, those aquatic wonders that defy conventional norms. Explore the secrets of these neotenic marvels, from their unique anatomy to the extraordinary regenerative abilities that make them stand out in the realm of amphibians.This comprehensive guide, "Axolotl Culture," is your key to understanding the care and keeping of these captivating creatures. Whether you're a seasoned axolotl enthusiast or a curious beginner, discover the art of creating the perfect tank, the intricacies of their dietary needs, and the joys of witnessing their playful antics.Beyond the aquarium, journey into the heart of scientific exploration. Uncover the potential medical applications of axolotl regenerative abilities, offering glimpses into a future where these remarkable creatures may hold the key to advancing human medicine.From their native Mexican habitats to the diverse species within the Ambystomatidae family, "Axolotl Culture" is an invitation to marvel at the beauty of these creatures and a call to join the efforts in conserving their unique characteristics for generations to come.Embark on an immersive journey into the aquatic realms of axolotls.Order your copy of "Axolotl Culture" and discover the magic today!

In "Off-Grid H2O: Harnessing the Sun for Water Independence," Loayza presents a comprehensive guide to implementing solar water distillation systems for self-sufficiency. This book offers a practical approach to utilizing solar energy for water purification, empowering individuals and communities to achieve water independence if their location is deemed suitable based on sunlight availability and other variables.While developing a Master's Thesis in Sustainability at Harvard University, Loayza draws from extensive research and hands-on experience and introduces an easy-to-apply framework that leverages publicly available indices to determine the suitability of properties or projects for solar water distillation systems. This accessible methodology simplifies the process, enabling readers to assess the feasibility of implementing this scalable and decentralized water treatment solution in diverse settings.The book begins with a concise exploration of the historical roots and evolution of solar water distillation, providing readers with valuable insights into its development over time. Loayza then simplifies and standardizes the scientific background behind this technology, elucidating the principles that underpin its effectiveness and reliability.Central to "Off-Grid H2O" is the practical application of solar water distillation systems. Through step-by-step instructions and illustrative examples, readers will be provided the tools and considerations to design, construct, and maintain these systems with ease. From selecting appropriate materials to optimizing efficiency, Loayza equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to harness solar energy for clean potable water production.For the wider audience, "Off-Grid H2O" introduces a stakeholder analysis tool, enabling readers to identify and engage key stakeholders in their community or organization. By fostering collaboration and collective action, this tool facilitates the successful implementation of solar water distillation projects, ensuring their sustainability and impact over the long term.Whether you're a homesteader seeking self-reliance, a humanitarian worker addressing water scarcity in remote regions, or an environmental advocate promoting sustainable solutions, "Off-Grid H2O" is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about harnessing the power of the sun for water independence. Packed with practical guidance, scientific insights, and actionable strategies, this book is poised to revolutionize the way we approach water purification in the modern age.

Nachhaltigkeit - Über Wissen und Willen die Umwelt schützen--------------------Nachhaltigkeit ist ein Begriff, den wir häufig dort antreffen, wo jemand etwas schönzureden versucht. Oder wo jemand etwas fordert...Aber was alles verbirgt sich hinter diesem Begriff? Ist Nachhaltigkeit wirklich unabdingbar und erstrebenswert, wenn es um eine Art zu leben geht, die zur Genesung unserer Gesellschaft und unserer Erde beiträgt?Wer dieses Büchlein hier gelesen hat, der wird feststellen dürfen, DASS Nachhaltigkeit ein Lösungsansatz zu vielen unserer Herausforderungen ist. Und er wird Nachhaltigkeit auch als eine Grösse ehren, die uns hilft, unseren Lebensweg auf adäquate Art und Weise zu gehen, ohne dass wir dabei einen allzu grossen Fussabdruck hinterlassen oder die Rechte und Freiheiten anderer verletzen würden.Aber den Entschluss, nachhaltig leben zu wollen, kann nur jede und jeder für sich selbst fassen. Und wohl deshalb lohnt es sich, dieses Büchlein zu lesen. Denn über Erklärungen, Argumentation und Ausführung wird Nachhaltigkeit in ihrer weitreichenden Wirkung zu weitaus mehr, als wir denken würden. So wie Selbstlosigkeit, Wahrheit, Liebe und Gerechtigkeit auch, gehört Nachhaltigkeit zu den Dingen, die uns Menschen zu dem erheben, was wir sein könnten...Nachhaltigkeit äussert sich im Aussen über unser Verhalten und unser Bestreben, die Umwelt, das Klima, die Schwächeren und das Gute zu beschützen. Im Innen kann Nachhaltigkeit unserem Charakter Glanz verleihen.

Fascinating Facts about FishFull of interesting information, records, and statistics about these amazing aquatic creatures.Fascinating Facts about Fish is a must-read for anyone who loves fish or wants to learn more about them. It will inspire you to explore the wonderful world of fish and appreciate their beauty and diversity.There are over 34,000 species of fish, each with its own distinct appearance, habits, and habitats.If you want to learn more about these fantastic animals, this is the book for you. From the tiniest seahorse to the largest whale shark; from the brightest clownfish to the most mysterious anglerfish, this book has it all.This book is packed with fascinating facts, statistics, and records. Fascinating Facts about Fish contains ninety-five pages and over forty photographs and illustrations.

This book, Climate Security and the Military: Concepts, Strategies and Partnerships, reviews the climate Security Nexus from the military angle and proposes the design of climate security strategies and how they can contribute to adaptation to and mitigation of the related challenges. Part 1 reviews the understanding of the Climate Security Nexus. Subsequently, Part 2 assesses the potential design of climate security strategies. In Part 3, adaptation to climate change by the military is reviewed. Finally, part 4 discusses the potential contribution of the military to climate mitigation from the angle of operations on land, at sea and in the air, and of solar geoengineering. By thus analysing the impact climate has on security around the world and military operations, this book provides a unique and much needed view on the mutual influence of climate security and the military and provides suggestions to adapt to and mitigate the resulting challenges.

Literature and Ecotheology: From Chaos to Cosmos challenges us in a time of climate crisis to find more common ground between the dual projects of ecocriticism and ecotheology.This book argues that in our postsecular age, literature has become an important repository of theological wisdom that can, like formal work in ecotheology, provide the moral grounds for environmental care. However, for any cosmological understanding to be adequate to the challenges before us, it must be responsive to the often-painful contingencies and uncertainties that inhere in the cosmos, something that both ecocriticism and ecotheology have often neglected. After a treatment of the ecocritical and ecotheological questions that pertain to the religious/secular divide, the study then turns to four contemporary American writers--Annie Dillard, Cormac McCarthy, Marilynne Robinson, and David James Duncan as examples. Each uses the contingency of literary form and its promise of wholeness in order to imagine reasons for hope in light of the unpredictability and untold human and more-than-human suffering that lie at the heart of nature.The book will be of interest to students, scholars and researchers interested in ecotheology, religious studies, environmental literature, the environmental humanities, and environmental studies more broadly. It offers a needed paradigm shift in how Western societies have tended to misuse both secularity and religion.

"This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC working group on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, which met in Lyon, 24-31 May 2011."

Unearth the Hidden Wonders Beneath Your Feet!Dive deep into the world of rockhounding as your expert guide, leading you on a geological journey filled with discovery, awe, and a touch of science. Why Choose This Guide? All-Inclusive Introduction: No prior knowledge? No problem! Start your adventure with a captivating introduction to the enthralling world of rockhounding.Expert Knowledge Meets Practicality: George Crouse seamlessly bridges deep knowledge with hands-on practice, ensuring you're equipped for your field expeditions.Ethics & Regulations: Venture confidently and ethically! Understand the moral compass of rockhounding and always remain within legal boundaries.From Discovery to Display: Not just about finding treasures, this guide takes you through the full spectrum - from discovery identification to even preservation and display.Fossils - A Time Machine: Go beyond mere rocks. Explore fossils and let each relic tell its age-old tale, narrated beautifully for the reader. Inside, You'll Discover:Practical insights into rock, mineral, and fossil identification.How to prep and what to expect on your rockhounding adventures.The world's wonders through the Gem and Mineral Almanac.Techniques, tools, and tips to transform you into a rockhound pro!The ancient tales of the world as told by each fossil.Who Is This Book For?Aspiring rockhounds seeking a structured start.Experienced hobbyists looking for refined insights.Teachers, students, and curious souls eager to understand our earth's ancient narratives.Anyone aiming to foster a deep, lifelong relationship with the mysteries beneath our feet.This isn't just a book; it's your ticket to a world of wonders waiting to be discovered. With every page, you're not just learning; you're embarking on a journey - one that's filled with excitement, mystery, and tales as old as time. Don't let this adventure pass you by. Dive into the depths of the world's geological wonders.

Von der Wurzel bis zum Blatt - alles, was die Botanik zu bieten hat Mit diesem Buch verschaffen Sie sich ganz einfach einen umfassenden Überblick über die Botanik. Von den zellbiologischen Grundlagen über die verschiedenen Pflanzengewebe und -strukturen bis hin zu Physiologie, Genetik, Systematik und Ökologie: Jederzeit leicht verständlich vermittelt es Ihnen das nötige Basiswissen, das Sie in Ausbildung, Studium oder als botanisch interessierte Person benötigen. Themen wie Biodiversität, Biotechnologie, Einfluss von Klima, Agrar- und Forstwirtschaft oder die Bedeutung von Pflanzen für den Menschen runden das Buch ab. Sie erfahren Was die grundlegenden Prinzipien pflanzlichen Lebens sind Wie Pflanzen auf Umweltbedingungen reagieren und sich vermehren Wie Pflanzen systematisch eingeteilt werden Welche Schlüsselrolle Pflanzen im Ökosystem zukommt

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Long hailed as a classic of American nature writing, Henry Beston's eloquent chronicle of a solitary year spent on a Cape Cod beach was written in longhand at the kitchen table, in a little room overlooking the North Atlantic and the dunes. In 1926 Beston retreated to the outer beach at Eastham in search of peace and solitude. What began as a two-week stay lengthened into a year spent keenly observing the rhythm of the seasons and life on the Great Beach. The Outermost House played a part in establishing the Cape Code National Seashore and has profoundly influenced subsequent nature writers, including Rachel Carson, Joseph Wood Krutch, Annie Dillard, and Barry Lopez. This Warbler Classics edition includes an essay by Allan Burns on the art and legacy of The Outermost House as well as a detailed biographical timeline.

Critical Geography examines the power structures, inequality, and the dominant ideologies that shape physical space. By critically analyzing these forces, the publication stimulates conversations about social justice, environmental sustainability, and transformative change. The artistic practices featured in the book shed light on systemic oppression, violence, and pressing environmental issues, and encompass a wide range of image-based practices that make inequality visible in both colonial and postcolonial contexts, including mapping, social media, and technology. FOTOFEST is a Houston-based contemporary arts organization co-founded by photojournalists Frederick Baldwin and Wendy Watriss. The use of photography or related media to examine social, cultural, and political histories as well as contemporary life is central to FotoFest's mission. In addition to year-round programming, FotoFest organizes a city-wide biennial project that includes large-scale central exhibitions, curated lectures, performances, a symposium, and a film program.

Everyone has an interest in the weather, whether it's to check the prospects for a day out or to know when best to harvest a crop. The Earth's weather systems also provide some of the most dramatic forces of nature, from the vast release of energy in a lightning flash to the devastating impact of tornadoes and hurricanes.For centuries, our only real guide to future weather was folklore, but with the introduction of the first weather forecasts and maps in Victorian times, attempts were made to give some warning of the weather to come. Until relatively recently, these forecasts could be wildly inaccurate - think of Michael Fish's denial that there was a storm on the way the night before the UK's great storm of 1987. This was due to the mathematically chaotic nature of weather systems, first discovered in the 1960s, understanding of which would transform forecasting from the 1990s and mean that meteorologists became amongst the foremost users of supercomputers.

What is home? It's a question that has troubled Marchelle Farrell for her entire life. Years ago she left Trinidad and now, uprooted once again, she heads to the peaceful English countryside - the only Black woman in her village.Drawn to her new garden, Marchelle begins to examine the complex and emotional question of home in the context of colonialism. As her relationship with the garden deepens, she discovers that her two conflicting identities are far more intertwined than she had realised. Full of hope and healing, Uprooting is a book about finding home where we least expect it, and which invites us to reconnect to the land - and ourselves.