The Nature Principle

Author : Richard Louv
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781616201418

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The Nature Principle by Richard Louv Pdf

For many of us, thinking about the future conjures up images of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road: a post-apocalyptic dystopia stripped of nature. Richard Louv, author of the landmark bestseller Last Child in the Woods, urges us to change our vision of the future, suggesting that if we reconceive environmentalism and sustainability, they will evolve into a larger movement that will touch every part of society. This New Nature Movement taps into the restorative powers of the natural world to boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds. Supported by groundbreaking research, anecdotal evidence, and compelling personal stories, Louv offers renewed optimism while challenging us to rethink the way we live.

Author : Richard Louv
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781565125865

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Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Pdf

“The children and nature movement is fueled by this fundamental idea: the child in nature is an endangered species, and the health of children and the health of the Earth are inseparable.” —Richard Louv, from the new edition In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv brought together cutting-edge studies that pointed to direct exposure to nature as essential for a child’s healthy physical and emotional development. Now this new edition updates the growing body of evidence linking the lack of nature in children’s lives and the rise in obesity, attention disorders, and depression. Louv’s message has galvanized an international back-to-nature campaign to “Leave No Child Inside.” His book will change the way you think about our future and the future of our children. “[The] national movement to ‘leave no child inside’ . . . has been the focus of Capitol Hill hearings, state legislative action, grass-roots projects, a U.S. Forest Service initiative to get more children into the woods and a national effort to promote a ‘green hour’ in each day. . . . The increased activism has been partly inspired by a best-selling book, Last Child in the Woods, and its author, Richard Louv.” —The Washington Post “Last Child in the Woods, which describes a generation so plugged into electronic diversions that it has lost its connection to the natural world, is helping drive a movement quickly flourishing across the nation.” —The Nation’s Health “This book is an absolute must-read for parents.” —The Boston Globe Now includes A Field Guide with 100 Practical Actions We Can Take Discussion Points for Book Groups, Classrooms, and Communities Additional Notes by the Author New and Updated Research from the U.S. and Abroad

Author : Richard Louv
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781616205614

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Vitamin N by Richard Louv Pdf

From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for “nature”) is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with 500 activities for children and adults Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays Scores of informational websites Down-to-earth advice In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv was the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term nature-deficit disorder and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection--from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression, from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun. That book “rivaled Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring” (the Cincinnati Enquirer), was “an absolute must-read for parents” (the Boston Globe), and “an inch-thick caution against raising the fully automated child” (the New York Times). His follow-up book, The Nature Principle, addressed the needs of adults and outlined a “new nature movement and its potential to improve the lives of all people no matter where they live” (McClatchy Newspapers).Vitamin N is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, medical professionals, and even careers. It is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as exhilarating as it is essential, at any age.

Author : Jason M. Wirth,Patrick Burke
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781438448480

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The Barbarian Principle by Jason M. Wirth,Patrick Burke Pdf

Toward the end of his life, Maurice Merleau-Ponty made a striking retrieval of F. W. J. Schelling's philosophy of nature. The Barbarian Principle explores the relationship between these two thinkers on this topic, opening up a dialogue with contemporary philosophical and ecological significance that will be of special interest to philosophers working in phenomenology and German idealism.

Author : M. Eigen,Peter Schuster
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642672477

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The Hypercycle by M. Eigen,Peter Schuster Pdf

This book originated from a series of papers which were published in "Die Naturwissenschaften" in 1977178. Its division into three parts is the reflection of a logic structure, which may be abstracted in the form of three theses: A. Hypercycles are a principle of natural selforganization allowing an inte gration and coherent evolution of a set of functionally coupled self-rep licative entities. B. Hypercycles are a novel class of nonlinear reaction networks with unique properties, amenable to a unified mathematical treatment. C. Hypercycles are able to originate in the mutant distribution of a single Darwinian quasi-species through stabilization of its diverging mutant genes. Once nucleated hypercycles evolve to higher complexity by a process analogous to gene duplication and specialization. In order to outline the meaning of the first statement we may refer to another principle of material selforganization, namely to Darwin's principle of natural selection. This principle as we see it today represents the only understood means for creating information, be it the blue print for a complex living organism which evolved from less complex ancestral forms, or be it a meaningful sequence of letters the selection of which can be simulated by evolutionary model games.

Author : Richard Koch
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781473644953

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The 80/20 Principle and 92 Other Powerful Laws of Nature by Richard Koch Pdf

Insight from science for business success In a brand new Preface, bestselling author Richard Koch describes a paradigm shift in business, whereby intuition is more important than analysis, ideas and product trump strategy, and influence is superior to control. In this essential companion to his bestselling The 80/20 Principle - the radical power law that helped thousands of people achieve more by doing less - Koch illuminates 92 other universal principles and laws to promote the science of success in an increasingly challenging business environment. From natural selection to genes and memes, from Newtonian physics to chaos and co-opetition, Koch demonstrates, in both theory and practice, what science can teach business: - Why growth is much easier to find than sustain - Why co-operating is better than competing - How there are infinite ways to fail, but also multiple ways to succeed

Author : Florence Williams
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393242720

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The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams Pdf

"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.

Author : David Ricardo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1821
Category : Economics
ISBN : OXFORD:300151240

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On the Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation by David Ricardo Pdf

Author : Mark Archer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : WISC:89053218582

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William Hedley by Mark Archer Pdf

Author : John Rekesh
Publisher : The God Principle
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780980151671

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The God Principle by John Rekesh Pdf

In her search for meaning and purpose, Aliyah has glimpses of profound truths about life and the universe. She discovers that natural and spiritual truths are mirror images of each other.

Author : Richard Koch
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780385528313

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The 80/20 Principle, Third Edition by Richard Koch Pdf

Be more effective with less effort by learning how to identify and leverage the 80/20 principle: that 80 percent of all our results in business and in life stem from a mere 20 percent of our efforts. The 80/20 principle is one of the great secrets of highly effective people and organizations. Did you know, for example, that 20 percent of customers account for 80 percent of revenues? That 20 percent of our time accounts for 80 percent of the work we accomplish? The 80/20 Principle shows how we can achieve much more with much less effort, time, and resources, simply by identifying and focusing our efforts on the 20 percent that really counts. Although the 80/20 principle has long influenced today's business world, author Richard Koch reveals how the principle works and shows how we can use it in a systematic and practical way to vastly increase our effectiveness, and improve our careers and our companies. The unspoken corollary to the 80/20 principle is that little of what we spend our time on actually counts. But by concentrating on those things that do, we can unlock the enormous potential of the magic 20 percent, and transform our effectiveness in our jobs, our careers, our businesses, and our lives.

Author : Francis Mauritius 1877- Jaeger
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1018132880

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Lectures on the Principle of Symmetry and Its Applications in All Natural Sciences by Francis Mauritius 1877- Jaeger Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Howard Bloom
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780802192189

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The Lucifer Principle by Howard Bloom Pdf

“A philosophical look at the history of our species which alternated between fascinating and frightening . . . like reading Dean Koontz or Stephen King.” —Rocky Mountain News The Lucifer Principle is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that “evil” is a by-product of nature’s strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. In a sweeping narrative that moves lucidly among sophisticated scientific disciplines and covers the entire span of the earth’s—as well as mankind’s—history, Howard Bloom challenges some of our most popular scientific assumptions. Drawing on evidence from studies of the most primitive organisms to those on ants, apes, and humankind, the author makes a persuasive case that it is the group, or “superorganism,” rather than the lone individual that really matters in the evolutionary struggle. But biology is not destiny, and human culture is not always the buffer to our most primitive instincts we would like to think it is. In these complex threads of thought lies the Lucifer Principle, and only through understanding its mandates will we able to avoid the nuclear crusades that await us in the twenty-first century. “A revolutionary vision of the relationship between psychology and history, The Lucifer Principle will have a profound impact on our concepts of human nature. It is astonishing that a book of such importance could be such a pleasure to read.”—Elizabeth F. Loftus, author of Memory

Author : Doug Anderson,Julie Comay,Lorraine Chiarotto
Publisher : Laboratory School at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, Ontario Institute for Studie
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 0772726434

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Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition: A Resource for Educators: Considering Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry by Doug Anderson,Julie Comay,Lorraine Chiarotto Pdf

"The second edition supports a stronger awareness of Indigenous approaches to environmental learning. It offers an encounter with Indigenous perspectives that challenge us to think in very differnet ways about our place in the world. The Indigenous lens in the edition provides a starting point in a conversation that opens educators' eyes to Indigenous perspectives as their students build lasting connections with the natural world." --back cover.

Author : Canadian Parks Council
Publisher : National Parks Directorate Parks Canada Agency
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ecosystem management
ISBN : UIUC:30112075777109

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Principles and Guidelines for Ecological Restoration in Canada's Protected Natural Areas by Canadian Parks Council Pdf