Seeds Of Power

Author : Amalia Leguizamón
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781478012375

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Seeds of Power by Amalia Leguizamón Pdf

In 1996 Argentina adopted genetically modified (GM) soybeans as a central part of its national development strategy. Today, Argentina is the third largest global grower and exporter of GM crops. Its soybeans—which have been modified to tolerate being sprayed with herbicides—now cover half of the country's arable land and represent a third of its total exports. While soy has brought about modernization and economic growth, it has also created tremendous social and ecological harm: rural displacement, concentration of landownership, food insecurity, deforestation, violence, and the negative health effects of toxic agrochemical exposure. In Seeds of Power Amalia Leguizamón explores why Argentines largely support GM soy despite the widespread damage it creates. She reveals how agribusiness, the state, and their allies in the media and sciences deploy narratives of economic redistribution, scientific expertise, and national identity as a way to elicit compliance among the country’s most vulnerable rural residents. In this way, Leguizamón demonstrates that GM soy operates as a tool of power to obtain consent, to legitimate injustice, and to quell potential dissent in the face of environmental and social violence.

Author : Onur Inal,Yavuz Köse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1912186810

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Seeds of Power by Onur Inal,Yavuz Köse Pdf

Author : James Augustus St. John
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Revolutions
ISBN : PRNC:32101020615512

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The Nemesis of Power by James Augustus St. John Pdf

Author : R. Paul Shaw,Yuwa Wong
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000258790

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Genetic Seeds of Warfare by R. Paul Shaw,Yuwa Wong Pdf

For millennia humanity has simultaneously deplored and waged war. With each conflict the stakes have risen, and we now face global annihilation for the sake of a practice all the world claims to condemn. Is there some seemingly irresistible force that impels us toward our own destruction? To explain this central paradox of human behaviour, Genetic Seeds of Warfare, originally published in 1989, advances a startling new theory. It traces the origins of warfare back to early groups of Homo sapiens in competition for scarce resources, showing that warfare evolved as these groups evolved: kin-group against kin-group; tribe against tribe; nation against nation. Rather than being tied to a specific gene, warfare emerged as one of many behavioural strategies for maximising genetic survival. As social groups became more complex, motivations for warfare developed from simple protection of blood relations to political appeals to shared ethnicity, religion, and national identity. But the ultimate cause of warfare is rooted in the most basic of human drives: the need to ensure that one’s genes will survive and reproduce. The authors challenge many assumptions about human behaviour in general, and warfare in particular. They convincingly present the case for an evolutionary understanding of the propensity for warfare, supporting their argument with data from a vast array of social and natural science research. In doing so, they reveal why previous attempts at ending war have failed, and make proactive suggestions toward the development of a new agenda for world peace.

Author : Dan Jason,Hilary Malone,Alison Malone Eathorne
Publisher : D & M Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-09
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781771621038

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The Power of Pulses by Dan Jason,Hilary Malone,Alison Malone Eathorne Pdf

For those who are committed to increasing self-reliance and supporting locally available food sources, pulses are an often-overlooked source of ethical protein. Dan Jason, owner of Salt Spring Seeds, is a long-time advocate of pulses as a healthy and environmentally responsible alternative to meat and tofu. In The Power of Pulses, Jason provides tips on how North American home gardeners can grow and save their own delicious, vividly hued heirloom beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils and favas. As well as being incredibly versatile in the kitchen, pulses are also rich in fibre, high in vitamin B, gluten-free and remarkably low on the glycemic index—contributing to good health and helping to reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses. In The Power of Pulses, talented foodie-sister team Hilary Malone and Alison Malone Eathorne collaborate with Jason to create 40+ vegetarian recipes featuring fresh and inventive uses for the garden’s bounty, including Broad Bean Succotash with Fresh Ricotta & Poached Eggs on Toast, Crispy Chickpea Power Bowl with Kale, Quinoa and Dukkah Crunch and even Black Bean Brownies with Espresso Ganache. Vibrantly illustrated, this exciting garden-to-kitchen volume is sure to inspire readers to harness the power of pulses!

Author : Robert M. Gates
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781524731885

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Exercise of Power by Robert M. Gates Pdf

From the former secretary of defense and author of the acclaimed #1 bestselling memoir, Duty, a candid, sweeping examination of power, and how it has been exercised, for good and bad, by American presidents in the post-Cold War world. Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity. Robert Gates argues that this transformation is the result of the failure of political leaders to understand the complexity of American power, its expansiveness and its limitations. He makes clear that the successful exercise of power is not limited to the ability to coerce or demand submission, but must also encompass diplomacy, strategic communications, development assistance, intelligence, technology, and ideology. With forthright judgments of the performance of past presidents and their senior-most advisers, insightful ­firsthand knowledge, and compelling insider stories, Gates’s candid, sweeping examination of power in all its manifestations argues that U.S. national security in the future will require abiding by the lessons of the past, reimagining our approach, and revitalizing nonmilitary instruments of power essential to success and security.

Author : R. Leslie Smith JD LLM
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781504391153

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On Having Power: the Source of Power by R. Leslie Smith JD LLM Pdf

There is no such thing as powerless. Life is not lived minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. Life is lived Choice by Choice. Take back Choice. On Having Power is about exposing the illusory nature of control, influence and seduction. Learn how to recognize a power dynamic when it is upon you. Understand how your personal needs combine with others abilities to create feelings of fear, anger and excitement which control, influence and seduce your choices. Create a new balance between the power others use on you and the power you didnt know you had. Take back choice and freedom through new opportunities for collaboration and compassion. Change your power-based relationships at home, at work and in society.

Author : Andy White
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725294967

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Seeds of Redemption by Andy White Pdf

Struggle—of both the small and staggering sort—is woven throughout all our lives. It can erode our faith, strip us of hope, rob us of joy, extinguish our vitality, and diminish our capacity to love. But because God is always present and at work, seeds of redemption lie as hidden treasure buried in the ground of struggle. By taking a deeply human look at various figures in the lineage of Jesus in Matthew 1, Andy White shows us that the people we once may have considered unlike us because of thousands of years of separation suddenly come close in their pain, loss, and failures. He, too, comes close as a man who has faced hardships, to offer others a hand when their feet are unsteady. By digging into the lives of these biblical sojourners, White unearths hidden treasures, guides readers on a journey of self-discovery, and points the way forward, showing us ways to cultivate tenacious hope, stronger faith, and greater capacity to live and love as participants in God’s ongoing redemption story.

Author : Brandon Walden
Publisher : Treasured Tree LLC
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Friendship
ISBN : 1947165682

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Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden Pdf

"[The story of] a young prince who grows up giving and receiving seeds (words). He faithfully plants and waters those seeds daily, until they grow to become very powerful trees. Later, with the help of a friend, he is able to cut down and uproot the bad ones and then replant good seeds in their place"--Preliminary page.

Author : Heather Marie Wilson
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401929046

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Seeds of Freedom by Heather Marie Wilson Pdf

Discover the life you can cultivate and harvest blooms of joy with this guide to serenity through gardening Do you feel like a hamster on a continuous wheel, running on empty in the endless pursuit of success? Are you trapped in an office, buried under work, or otherwise so busy that you never see your family and friends? Do you fantasize about a real soul connection, a relationship in which you can have time together without your BlackBerry interrupting every five seconds? In other words, do you crave a life that matters, one in which you're tapped into your creativity and living with purpose each and every day? Heather Wilson knows exactly how you feel. For years she was caught in the "success spiral," until she finally broke free by simply planting a garden. In the process, she rediscovered what gave her enthusiasm for life —and this ultimately led her to quit her job as a corporate executive at a Fortune 50 company and help others find their own paths to authenticity, joy, and true freedom. In this insightful book, Heather illuminates how what she learned in her garden can work for you, too . . . and you won't get any dirt under your fingernails. You'll discover greater self-awareness and the ability to live a life of creative expression and endless possibilities with the nine Seeds of Freedom. As a result, you'll learn how to: • "own" your life on and off the clock • connect with your true self, as well as be present for deep and meaningful relationships with others • and explore your full potential. Before you know it, all aspects of your life will be vibrantly in bloom!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Hospitality industry
ISBN : 9789280720624

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Sowing the Seeds of Change by Anonim Pdf

This Environmental Teaching Package is a joint initiative of The International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Association of Hotel Schools (EUHOFA International). It is a comprehensive and user-friendly kit, which includes detailed information for teachers and trainers intending to help hospitality education centers develop and expand their environmental curricula. The teaching package may also be used to introduce environmental issues into the education and training agendas of tomorrow's hospitality and tourism professionals.

Author : Geraldine Boardman
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781543480405

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Forgiveness in the Seeds of the Soul by Geraldine Boardman Pdf

Rediscover the beauty in yourself by working with these nine seeds of the soul. Working with these nine seeds, you become a beauty in life experiences. By obtaining these seeds and cultivating them, you acquire strength as they grow into a garden of fruit trees of wisdom. The metaphors are life experiences as your seed grows from a seed to a fruit tree of wisdom. You develop character in how you respond to the metaphor of life with the seed you plant. You develop into beauty by combining the physical with the soul. You grow into beauty by growing from a seed of the soul into a fruit tree of wisdom.

Author : R. Melvin Keiser
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789045505

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Seeds of Silence by R. Melvin Keiser Pdf

R. Melvin Keiser delves into the depths of Quaker spirituality and their philosophy, showing us that we require silence to unlock our relationship with God. Seeds of Silence: Essays in Quaker Spirituality and Philosophical Theology questions the modern world's addiction to distractions and instant gratification, and leads us toward a semi-forgotten Christian tradition of contemplative thinking.

Author : Maryanne Cline Horowitz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : 0691044635

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Seeds of Virtue and Knowledge by Maryanne Cline Horowitz Pdf

In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking study, Maryanne Cline Horowitz explores the image and idea of the human mind as a garden: under the proper educational cultivation, the mind may nourish seeds of virtue and knowledge into the full flowering of human wisdom. This copiously illustrated investigation begins by examining the intellectual world of the Stoics, who originated the phrases "seeds of virtue" and "seeds of knowledge." Tracing the interrelated history of the Stoic cluster of epistemological images for natural law within humanity--reason, common notions, sparks, and seeds--Horowitz presents the distinctive versions within the competing movements of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity, Augustinian and Thomist theologies, Christian mysticism and Kabbalah, and Erasmian Catholicism and the Lutheran Reformation. She demonstrates how the Ciceronian and Senecan analogies between horticulture and culture--basic to Italian Renaissance humanists, artists, and neo- Platonists--influence the emergence of emblems and essays among participants in the Northern Renaissance neo-Stoic movement. The Stoic metaphor is still visible today in ecumenical movements that use vegetative language to encourage the growth of shared values and to promote civic virtues: organizations disseminate information on nipping bad habits in the bud and on turning a new leaf. The author's evidence of illustrated pages from medieval, Renaissance, and Enlightenment texts will stimulate contemporary readers to evaluate her discovery of "the premodern scientific paradigm that the mind develops like a plant."

Author : Wiesendanger, Alex Tindal
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608338290

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Seeds of Justice by Wiesendanger, Alex Tindal Pdf

"Practical tools for organizing communities and congregations to promote social change"--