To Know The World

Author : Mitchell Thomashow
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780262539821

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Why environmental learning is crucial for understanding the connected challenges of climate justice, tribalism, inequity, democracy, and human flourishing. How can we respond to the current planetary ecological emergency? In To Know the World, Mitchell Thomashow proposes that we revitalize, revisit, and reinvigorate how we think about our residency on Earth. First, we must understand that the major challenges of our time—migration, race, inequity, climate justice, and democracy—connect to the biosphere. Traditional environmental education has accomplished much, but it has not been able to stem the inexorable decline of global ecosystems. Thomashow, the former president of a college dedicated to sustainability, describes instead environmental learning, a term signifying that our relationship to the biosphere must be front and center in all aspects of our daily lives. In this illuminating book, he provides rationales, narratives, and approaches for doing just that. Mixing memoir, theory, mindfulness, pedagogy, and compelling storytelling, Thomashow discusses how to navigate the Anthropocene's rapid pace of change without further separating psyche from biosphere; why we should understand migration both ecologically and culturally; how to achieve constructive connectivity in both social and ecological networks; and why we should take a cosmopolitan bioregionalism perspective that unites local and global. Throughout, Thomashow invites readers to participate as educational explorers, encouraging them to better understand how and why environmental learning is crucial to human flourishing.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780821359150

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Getting to Know the World Bank by Anonim Pdf

A general introduction to the World Bank, this guide provides an overview of the Bank's history, organization, mission, and purpose.

Author : Paul Needham
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030402167

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Getting to Know the World Scientifically by Paul Needham Pdf

This undergraduate textbook introduces some fundamental issues in philosophy of science for students of philosophy and science students. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with knowledge and values. Chap. 1 presents the classical conception of knowledge as initiated by the ancient Greeks and elaborated during the development of science, introducing the central concepts of truth, belief and justification. Aspects of the quest for objectivity are taken up in the following two chapters. Moral issues are broached in Chap. 4, which discusses some aspects of the use and abuse of science, taking up the responsibilities of scientists in properly conducting their business and decision-makers in their concerns with the import of science for society. Part 2 contrasts the view of scientific progress as the rejecting of old hypotheses and theories and replacing them with new ones, represented by Karl Popper, with the conception of progress as accumulating knowledge, saving as much as possible from older theories, represented by Pierre Duhem. A concluding chapter defends the natural attitude of taking the theories of modern science to be literally true, i.e. realism, in the face of arguments drawn partly from the history of scientific progress in criticism of this stance.

Author : Keith Suter
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-02
Category : International relations
ISBN : 9781442957558

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50 Things You Want to Know about World Issues by Keith Suter Pdf

Suter cuts through the jargon and diplomatic talk to answer 50 questions about international issues so that Australians gain a better understanding of what's going on in the world and where Australia fits in.

Author : T. H.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1712
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019286726

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A short way to know the World; or, the Rudiments of Geography by T. H. ... Second edition, with additions by T. H. Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781442957756

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50 Things You Want to Know About World Issues... (Volume 1 of 2) (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel Conaghan,Dan Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Economics
ISBN : 1845336801

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The Book of Money by Daniel Conaghan,Dan Smith Pdf

'Money may be the husk of many things but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintance, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace or happiness' - Henrik Ibsen Money is big in the news. Banks have collapsed, the property bubble has burst and national debts are at almost unimaginable levels. The Book of Money will help you understand what is happening. Mentioning terms such as the 'financial market' and 'global economy' are daunting prospects, even without the added dreaded notion of recession. Money, and our worldwide struggles with them, is a constant source of doom and gloom news bulletins, leaving us fearing for our savings and bank balances. More often than we consider, this anxiety is down to our lack of understanding of how the economic climates and financial systems work. The Book of Money will demystify and explain economics to help you understand the modern financial world, and answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask. This beautifully illustrated book, with full colour photography, offers comprehensive diagrams to explain the most baffling of systems such as 'Who Owes What?' with national debts, an accurate portrayal of how tax is spent, and the World's top 20 banks' assets. It shares a potted history of how money came to life, charting the rise of the shekel in the Mesopotamian civilisations, the 'Lydian Lion' and profiles of notable figures who wrote about money, such as Adam Smith and Karl Marx. You can explore the many different types of banks with descriptions of how they function, varieties of bonds and how they can affect you, the structures of hedge funds and how the criminality and money intertwine through fraud, rogue states and cybercrime. The Book of Money Includes... A Brief History of Money Rich World, Poor World Money and Government Banks & Banking The Markets Investing & Finance Money & Business The Science of Money Money & The Law Life Stages Saving, Spending & Giving ... and much more!

Author : Steven Garber
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896264

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Visions of Vocation by Steven Garber Pdf

Foreword Review's Annual INDIEFAB Book of the Year Finalist Outreach Resource of the Year Christianity Today Award of Merit Leadership Journal Best Books for Church Leaders Book of the Year from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore Is it possible to know the world and still love the world? Of all the questions we ask about our calling, this is the most difficult. From marriages to international relations, the more we know, the harder it is to love. We become cynics or stoics, protecting our hearts from the implications of what we know. But what if the vision of vocation can be recovered—allowing us to step into the wounds of the world and for love's sake take up our responsibility for the way the world turns out? For decades Steve Garber has come alongside a wide range of people as they seek to make sense of the world and their lives. With him we meet leaders from the Tiananmen Square protest who want a good reason to still care about China. We also meet with many ordinary people in ordinary places who long for their lives to matter: Jonathan who learned he would rather build houses than study history Todd and Maria who adopted creative schedules so they could parent better and practice medicine D.J. who helped Congress move into the Internet Age Robin who spends her life on behalf of urban justice Hans who makes hamburgers the way they are meant to be made Susan who built a home business of hand-printing stationary using a letterpress Santiago who works with majority-world nations in need of capital George who has given years to teaching students to learn things that matter most Claudius and Deirdre whose openhearted home has always been a place for people Dan who loves Wyoming, the place, its people and its cows Vocation is when we come to know the world in all its joy and pain and still love it. Vocation is following our calling to seek the welfare of the world we live in. And in helping the world to flourish, strangely, mysteriously, we find that we flourish too. Garber offers a book for everyone everywhere—for students, for parents, for those in the arts, in the academy, in public service, in the trades and in commerce—for all who want to discover the virtue of vocation.

Author : Fredrik Backman
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781405938334

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Things My Son Needs to Know About The World by Fredrik Backman Pdf

Things My Son Needs To Know About The World is a tender and funny series of letters from a new father to his son about one of life's most daunting experiences: parenthood From the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove ________ 'You can be whatever you want to be, but that's nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are' In between the sleep-obsessed lows and oxytocin-fuelled highs, Backman takes a step back to share his own experience of fatherhood and how he navigates such unchartered territory. Part memoir, part manual, part love letter to his son, this book relays the big and the small lessons in life. As he watches his son take his first steps into the world, he teaches him how to navigate both love - and IKEA - and tries to explain why, sometimes, his dad might hold his hand just a little bit too tightly. This is an irresistible and insightful collection from one of the world's most beautiful storytellers - the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown. ________ Praise for Fredrick Backman: 'A mature, compassionate novel' Sunday Times 'Will, funny, and almost unbearably moving' Daily Mail 'You'll love this engrossing novel' People 'Backman is a masterful writer' Kirkus Review

Author : Robert Boswell
Publisher : Graywolf Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1555970214

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The Half-Known World by Robert Boswell Pdf

A rigorous examination of the workings of fiction by the novelist Robert Boswell, "one of America's finest writers" (Tom Perrotta) Robert Boswell has been writing, reading, and teaching literature for more than twenty years. In this sparkling collection of essays, he brings this vast experience and a keen critical eye to bear on craft issues facing literary writers. Examples from masters such as Leo Tolstoy, Flannery O'Connor, and Alice Munro illustrate this engaging discussion of what makes great writing. At the same time, Boswell moves readers beyond the classroom, candidly sharing the experiences that have shaped his own writing life. A chance encounter in a hotel bar leads to a fascinating glimpse into his imaginative process. And through the story of a boyhood adventure, Boswell details how important it is for writers to give themselves over to what he calls the "half-known world" of fiction, where surprise and meaning converge.

Author : Joseph Monninger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781451606348

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The World As We Know It by Joseph Monninger Pdf

Brothers Ed and Allard form a tight bond with Sarah, whose life they save, that lasts through the years, but when tragedy strikes the group in Wyoming, that friendship is tested.

Author : United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 157488641X

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The World Factbook 2003 by United States. Central Intelligence Agency Pdf

By intelligence officials for intelligent people

Author : David Walliams
Publisher : HarperCollins Children's Books
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0008293252

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The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff by David Walliams Pdf

A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans and anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout! Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment! Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself. Hours of entertainment for all the family and the perfect companion to David's novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake and the artistic genius Tony Ross.

Author : David Suzuki,Kathy Vanderlinden
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Mike Bushell
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781782196624

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Bushell's Best Bits - Everything You Needed To Know About The World's Craziest Sports by Mike Bushell Pdf

Loopy about lacrosse? Want to get into wing-walking? This is the book for you! Join BBC Breakfast sports presenter Mike Bushell as he swaps his suit for shorts to showcase the thrills and spills of the world's craziest alternative sports. Famed for trying out a dazzling array of extreme sports as a part of his weekend sport bulletin, nobody is better placed than Mike to explain how, when, where and why you might consider joining the ranks of some of the world's most dedicated practitioners of activities with a high level of inherent danger. Find out everything you never knew you needed to know about: shin kicking; elephant polo; worm charming; real tennis; swap soccer; roller hockey.With fun facts and figures and information on how to get involved, this is a must for any sport fan.