Sharing The Earth

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780820347707

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Sharing the Earth by Anonim Pdf

The first of its kind, this anthology of eighty international primary literary texts—poems, short stories, personal essays, testimonials, activist statements, and group-authored visions—illuminates Environmental Justice as a concept and a movement worldwide in a way that is accessible to students, scholars, and general readers. Also included are historical selections that ground contemporary pieces in a continuum of activist concern for the earth and human justice, a much-needed but seldom available perspective. Arts and humanities are crucial in the ongoing effort to achieve an ecologically sustainable and just world. Works of the human imagination provide analyses, articulations of experience, and positive visions of the future that no amount of statistics, data, charts, or graphs can offer because literature speaks not only to the intellect but also to our emotions. Creative literary work, which records human experience both past and present, has the power to warn, to persuade, and to inspire. Each is critical in the shared struggle for Environmental Justice.

Author : Thomas Reuter
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781920942700

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Sharing the Earth, Dividing the Land by Thomas Reuter Pdf

This collection of papers is the fifth in a series of volumes on the work of the Comparative Austronesian Project. Reflecting the unique experience of fourteen ethnographers in as many different societies, the papers in this volume explore how people in the Austronesian-speaking societies of the Asia-Pacific have traditionally constructed their relationship to land and specific territories. Focused on the nexus of local and global processes, the volume offers fresh perspectives to current debate in social theory on the conflicting human tendencies of mobility and emplacement.

Author : Todd Parr
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780316186889

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The EARTH Book (Illustrated Edition) by Todd Parr Pdf

"I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference..." With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. Featuing a circular die-cut Earth on the cover, and printed entirely with recycled materials and nontoxic soy inks, this book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways. Best of all, the book includes an interior gatefold with a poster with tips/reminders on how kids can "go green" everyday. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to our beautiful planet is sure to inspire readers of all ages to do their part in keeping the Earth happy and healthy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 0663590752

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Eco Zone by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tish Rabe
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780375869778

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How to Help the Earth-by the Lorax (Dr. Seuss) by Tish Rabe Pdf

The star of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss makes his Step into Reading debut in this rhymed Step 3 reader that offers kids easy suggestions for going green, a perfect real aloud for Earth Day! After explaining how the trash in a wastbasket ultimately ends up in a landfill or incinerator, the Lorax suggests realistic ways children can reduce waste, such as by carrying a lunch box, donating old clothes and toys, sharing magazines with friends, recycling cans and bottles, and using rechargeable batteries. He also explains how they can save energy around the home by turning off lights, taking shorter showers, donning sweaters to stay warm, and much, much more. All in all, this is a great introduction to helping the Earth and helping kids step into reading! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.

Author : James McDonald,Rebecca McDonald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099829490X

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I Am Earth by James McDonald,Rebecca McDonald Pdf

I Am Earth introduces kids to the basic concepts of earth science while also encouraging the importance of taking care of our special planet through environmental awareness and sustainability. Keeping Earth a happy healthy place to live is important for everyone big and small. In this Earth science book for beginners, kids learn what makes our planet so uniquely special and how people can work together to keep it a healthy home.

Author : David Suzuki,Kathy Vanderlinden
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781926812618

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You Are the Earth by David Suzuki,Kathy Vanderlinden Pdf

This lively collection of fascinating facts and fables, colorful cartoons, and dynamic illustrations explains how everything on Earth is connected. Since its original publication, concern for the environment has grown, and although environmental damage has increased, so too have "green" strategies. This new edition reflects these changes, with expanded discussion of environmental issues and new technologies, as well as many more activities. New sidebars offer extra facts, tips, and real-life examples of things other budding ecologists have done to make the world a better place.

Author : Joseph Bharat Cornell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1565892828

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The Sky and Earth Touched Me by Joseph Bharat Cornell Pdf

Wild seashores and woodlands calm and refresh our spirits. Contact with nature enhances our wholeness and well-being. The powerful, compelling exercises in this book can help readers become immersed in nature's joyful and healing presence. Read The Sky and Earth Touched Me in a garden, backyard, or park. Part One is designed for personal practice; Part Two can be shared with a friend or a group. Practice these exercises, and discover invaluable nature awareness principles.

Author : Patricia Waak,Kenneth Strom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0930698347

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Sharing the Earth by Patricia Waak,Kenneth Strom Pdf

Author : Bernard L. Fontana
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1989-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780816511464

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Of Earth and Little Rain by Bernard L. Fontana Pdf

This volume provides information from the author's twenty-five year study of the humble desert Papago Indians

Author : Anuradha Vittachi
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN : IND:30000000182042

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Earth Conference One by Anuradha Vittachi Pdf

They came from around the world: from parliaments, senates, and assemblies; from temples, churches, and mosques; from laboratories, universities, and boardrooms. It was the first time that spiritual and parliamentary leaders had come together with scientific experts to confront the threats of environmental crisis, nuclear war, famine, and disease. After five days of dialogue and contemplation the participants pledged to join forces to care for and protect the Earth with all its interdependent forms of life. This unprecedented meeting-- the Global Survival Conference held at Oxford in April 1988-- is re-created here in a compelling eyewitness account that offers hope for the future of our planet.

Author : David W. Orr
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 1559634952

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Earth in Mind by David W. Orr Pdf

In Earth in Mind, noted environmental educator David W. Orr focuses not on problems in education, but on the problem of education. Much of what has gone wrong with the world, he argues, is the result of inadequate and misdirected education that: alienates us from life in the name of human domination causes students to worry about how to make a living before they know who they are overemphasizes success and careers separates feeling from intellect and the practical from the theoretical deadens the sense of wonder for the created world The crisis we face, Orr explains, is one of mind, perception, and values. It is, first and foremost, an educational challenge. The author begins by establishing the grounds for a debate about education and knowledge. He describes the problems of education from an ecological perspective, and challenges the "terrible simplifiers" who wish to substitute numbers for values. He follows with a presentation of principles for re-creating education in the broadest way possible, discussing topics such as biophilia, the disciplinary structure of knowledge, the architecture of educational buildings, and the idea of ecological intelligence. Orr concludes by presenting concrete proposals for reorganizing the curriculum to draw out our affinity for life.

Author : Mel Hammond
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781683371786

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Love the Earth by Mel Hammond Pdf

"If you care about the earth, this book is for you. In these pages, you'll learn why climate change is a problem and how you can use your unique passions and talents to make a difference. With quizzes, crafts, party ideas, and a science experiment, this book proves that fighting climate change doesn't have to be scary-- it can be a lot of fun!"-- back cover.

Author : Claude Henry,Laurence Tubiana
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231544917

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Earth at Risk by Claude Henry,Laurence Tubiana Pdf

We are squandering our planet’s natural capital—its biodiversity, water and soil, and climate stability—at a blistering pace. Major changes must be made to steer our planet and people away from our current, doomed course. Though technology has been one of the drivers of the current trend of unsustainable development, it is also one of the essential tools for remedying it. Earth at Risk maps out the necessary transition to sustainability, detailing the innovations in science and technology, along with law, institutional design, and economics, that can and must be put to use to avert environmental catastrophe. Claude Henry and Laurence Tubiana begin with a measure of the costs of ecological damage—the erosion of biodiversity; air, water, and soil pollution; and the wide-reaching effects of climate change—and then consider the solutions that are either now available or close on the horizon and that may lead to a more sustainable global trajectory. What community-driven or market-based tools can be used to promote sustainable development? How can renewable energy and energy storage advances help us decrease our use of fossil fuels? How can we substitute agroecology for the damaging chemical methods of industrialized agriculture? Is international agreement on climate goals possible? Building on the experience of the most significant climate negotiation of the decade, Earth at Risk shows what a world organized along the principles of sustainability could look like, no matter how optimistic it may seem at the present moment. Though formidable obstacles remain to the realization of this significant transition, Henry and Tubiana present the case for collective initiatives and change that build momentum for implementation and action.

Author : Bill Bigelow,Tim Swinehart
Publisher : Rethinking Schools
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780942961577

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A People's Curriculum for the Earth by Bill Bigelow,Tim Swinehart Pdf

A People’s Curriculum for the Earth is a collection of articles, role plays, simulations, stories, poems, and graphics to help breathe life into teaching about the environmental crisis. The book features some of the best articles from Rethinking Schools magazine alongside classroom-friendly readings on climate change, energy, water, food, and pollution—as well as on people who are working to make things better. A People’s Curriculum for the Earth has the breadth and depth ofRethinking Globalization: Teaching for Justice in an Unjust World, one of the most popular books we’ve published. At a time when it’s becoming increasingly obvious that life on Earth is at risk, here is a resource that helps students see what’s wrong and imagine solutions. Praise for A People's Curriculum for the Earth "To really confront the climate crisis, we need to think differently, build differently, and teach differently. A People’s Curriculum for the Earth is an educator’s toolkit for our times." — Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate "This volume is a marvelous example of justice in ALL facets of our lives—civil, social, educational, economic, and yes, environmental. Bravo to the Rethinking Schools team for pulling this collection together and making us think more holistically about what we mean when we talk about justice." — Gloria Ladson-Billings, Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Bigelow and Swinehart have created a critical resource for today’s young people about humanity’s responsibility for the Earth. This book can engender the shift in perspective so needed at this point on the clock of the universe." — Gregory Smith, Professor of Education, Lewis & Clark College, co-author with David Sobel of Place- and Community-based Education in Schools