Young And Green In The City

Author : Gary Luders
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781477237151

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Here is a boy bespangled by green wanes light of green trees green painted fences; and green cut lawns; as his place at Clayton City College. Here he advanced to Cal. State College Hartsfield to be an Accounting major; only to be instigated to complete a B. A. Liberal Arts degree; as to be fit for a Retail Management job. He had a haunting memory of a Cheerleader Lucy Brooks, the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity; and his Cafeteria Bus Boy employment; as being his College dream. His Wards Department Store was suitable employment; until his hypos demanded the pursuit of Carpentry in Amador Valley. Soon he had mastered all the crews of Rio Vista Track Home Development. By the winds of Amador Valley; he with a sizable nest egg was only to move on to two prospective State Colleges in the Los Angeles. Here was once again another fruitless College activity effort. Upon return home his Mother had recognized him as the relative Uncle Herman; so she found him a single bedroom Apartment; where he found a public Rose Garden, a Convenient Short Stop Store; a Catholic Town House, the U-Save Liquor Store; as well as finally the neighborhood Rose, Park, Garden Terrace Apartment; which he dreamed to retire to. It was to now to be time spent with the indulgence in of Royal Gate Vodka; and the time of smoking Bell Air cigarettes; and a splendid walk through the many splendid colored roses of the waterfall and pond area of a public Oakland Rose Garden. He went to the U-Save Liquor Store; where he was to wish me a rainbows; and wish me good cheer; all to be with the chirp of a Robin; the tweet of a House Finch and the coo of a Morning Dove.

Author : Nevin Cohen
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781412996822

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Green Cities by Nevin Cohen Pdf

Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.

Author : Sharon J. Smith
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781580085618

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The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement and Changing the World by Sharon J. Smith Pdf

If you want to make a significant and sustainable impact on the health of our planet, this powerful and practical guide can help. Author and activist Sharon J. Smith shares proven strategies and lessons learned from the winners of Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards—America’s top honor for young green leaders. Here are all the tools you need—from planning a campaign and recruiting supporters to raising money and attracting media attention—to turn your ideas into actions and make changes that matter. All author proceeds from the sale of this book go to Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards to support the next generation of young activists.

Author : Gary Luders
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1477237143

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Young and Green in the City by Gary Luders Pdf

Here is a boy bespangled by green wanes light of green trees green painted fences; and green cut lawns; as his place at Clayton City College. Here he advanced to Cal. State College Hartsfield to be an Accounting major; only to be instigated to complete a B. A. Liberal Arts degree; as to be fit for a Retail Management job. He had a haunting memory of a Cheerleader Lucy Brooks, the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity; and his Cafeteria Bus Boy employment; as being his College dream. His Wards Department Store was suitable employment; until his hypos demanded the pursuit of Carpentry in Amador Valley. Soon he had mastered all the crews of Rio Vista Track Home Development. By the winds of Amador Valley; he with a sizable nest egg was only to move on to two prospective State Colleges in the Los Angeles. Here was once again another fruitless College activity effort. Upon return home his Mother had recognized him as the relative Uncle Herman; so she found him a single bedroom Apartment; where he found a public Rose Garden, a Convenient Short Stop Store; a Catholic Town House, the U-Save Liquor Store; as well as finally the neighborhood Rose, Park, Garden Terrace Apartment; which he dreamed to retire to. It was to now to be time spent with the indulgence in of Royal Gate Vodka; and the time of smoking Bell Air cigarettes; and a splendid walk through the many splendid colored roses of the waterfall and pond area of a public Oakland Rose Garden. He went to the U-Save Liquor Store; where he was to wish me a rainbows; and wish me good cheer; all to be with the chirp of a Robin; the tweet of a House Finch and the coo of a Morning Dove.

Author : Naomi Klein,Rebecca Stefoff
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780735270077

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How To Change Everything by Naomi Klein,Rebecca Stefoff Pdf

A long-awaited guide to climate action and justice for young readers by bestselling, award-winning, internationally acclaimed writer and climate activist Naomi Klein. Temperatures are rising all over the world, leading to wildfires, droughts, animal extinctions and ferocious storms -- climate change is real. But how did we get to this state, and what can we do next? What if we could work to protect the planet, while also taking action to make life fairer and more equal for the people who live on it? We can -- if we're willing to change everything. In her first book written for young readers, internationally acclaimed, bestselling author and social activist Naomi Klein, with Rebecca Steffof, lays out the facts and challenges of climate change and the movement for climate justice. Using examples of change and protest from around the world, including profiles of young activists from a wide range of backgrounds, Klein shows that young people are not just part of the climate change movement, they are leading the way. How to Change Everything will provide readers with clear information about how our planet is changing, but also, more importantly, with inspiration, ideas, and tools for action. Because young people can help build a better future. Young people can help decide what happens next. Young people can help change everything.

Author : Saravanan Krishnan,Raghvendra Kumar,Valentina Emilia Balas
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780323954068

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Green Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Smart Cities by Saravanan Krishnan,Raghvendra Kumar,Valentina Emilia Balas Pdf

Green Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Smart Cities presents a detailed exploration of the adaptation and implementation of green blockchain technology for sustainable and eco-friendly smart city applications. This book covers all aspects of the topic and explores smart cities ecosystem applications of blockchain technology. Novel architectural and business blockchain use case solutions in smart city implementations are at the core of this book, which will be beneficial for all researchers, engineers, graduate students, smart city practitioners, and city administrators who are engaged in green blockchain and smart cities-related technologies. Covers a wide variety of topics Offers readers multiple perspectives from a variety of disciplines Written by an internationally diverse group of experts in their respective fields Includes a section on use cases as well as current challenges and future directions

Author : Cecil C. Konijnendijk
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319750767

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The Forest and the City by Cecil C. Konijnendijk Pdf

Amsterdamse Bos, Bois de Boulognes, Epping Forest, Hong Kong’s country parks, Stanley Park: throughout history cities across the world have developed close relationships with nearby woodland areas. In some cases, cities have even developed – and in some cases are promoting – a distinct ‘forest identity’. This book introduces the rich heritage of these city forests as cultural landscapes, and shows that cities and forests can be mutually beneficial. Essential reading for students and researchers interested in urban sustainability and urban forestry, this book also has much wider appeal. For with city forests playing an increasingly important role in local government sustainability programs, it provides an important reference for those involved in urban planning and decision making, public affairs and administration, and even public health. From providers of livelihoods to healthy recreational environments, and from places of inspiration and learning to a source of conflict, the book presents examples of city forests from around the world. These cases clearly illustrate how the social and cultural development of towns and forests has often gone hand in hand. They also reveal how better understanding of city forests as distinct cultural and social phenomena can help to strengthen synergies both between cities and forests, and between urban society and nature.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1188 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029364622

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Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Karen Bojar
Publisher : She Writes Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781631521423

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Green Shoots of Democracy within the Philadelphia Democratic Party by Karen Bojar Pdf

Drawing on the experiences of grassroots political activists from different socio- economic and ethnic backgrounds, Green Shoots of Democracy explores how self-identified progressives manage (or fail to manage) to work within a big city political machine. Although the book focuses on the work of progressives to foster democracy and transparency within the Philadelphia Democratic Party, lessons gleaned from their experiences are applicable beyond Philadelphia. Americans have long had a history of volunteerism; however, grassroots partisan politics is often not considered a worthy volunteer endeavor—not as worthy as, for example, working in a homeless shelter or a literacy center. Green Shoots of Democracy argues for a more democratic, transparent party structure—one that is sorely needed to counter the widespread perception that electoral politics is dirty business rather than an honorable civic project.

Author : Ken Vail
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0810848821

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Count Basie by Ken Vail Pdf

The Jazz Itineraries series, a new format based on Ken Vail's successful Jazz Diaries, charts the careers of famous jazz musicians, listing club and concert appearances with details of recording sessions and movie appearances. Copiously illustrated with contemporary photographs, newspaper extracts, record and performance reviews, ads and posters, the series provides fascinating insight into the lives of the greatest jazz musicians of our times. No.3 in the series, Count Basie: Swingin' The Blues 1936?1950, chronicles Basie's life from the Kansas City years, discovery by John Hammond, triumph in New York with the floating swing of the All-American rhythm section and tenor saxist Lester Young, through to the eventual demise of the swingingest of big bands in January 1950.

Author : Jessica Arael Marrocco,Catherine Zembruski,Robyn John
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1475015399

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Green Stories for Green Cities by Jessica Arael Marrocco,Catherine Zembruski,Robyn John Pdf

There is an interesting group of children who live in the city. In this book I will be highlighting the city of Boston with a feature story called The Dwellers and the Striders that merges modern-day images of Boston along with early historical imagery and characters. Here we will explore many different and fun aspects of living in a city and the innovative children who bring life and excitement to everyone. The topics are for a slightly older child, yet it retains the fun aspects of Green Stories for Green Children through more advanced topics. Some topics include community activities, diversity, and ideas that stir up creative, environmental fun.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Coal mines and mining
ISBN : UOM:39015018837701

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Green River - Hams Fork Final Environmental Impact Statement by Anonim Pdf

"The Final EIS differs from the Draft because of adjustments in the baseline (or No Action Alternative) and changes to some of the assumptions and data used for the original analysis. These changes are: 1) a decrease of the projected coal production from the study region without new Federal coal leasing; 2) earlier anticipated dates for construction and mining for the proposed coal lease tracts; 3) refinement of the coal reserves and projected production from the coal lease tracts"--Page 9, volume 1.

Author : New York Zoological Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : New York (N.Y.)
ISBN : PRNC:32101076033073

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Annual Report of the New York Zoological Society by New York Zoological Society Pdf

List of members in each report.

Author : Donald Culross Peattie
Publisher : Trinity University Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781595341655

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Green Laurels by Donald Culross Peattie Pdf

In Green Laurels, Donald Culross Peattie combines his extensive knowledge of history's foremost naturalists with his personal observations about the subject to form what the New York Herald Tribune calls "a delightful book...one would not wish to miss on any account." This piece is accurate and precise but according to Nation, "there is not a line which is not dramatically vivid and entertaining." Peattie’s enthusiasm and enlightened curiosity make Green Laurels appealing to readers of all backgrounds.

Author : Patrick Carman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0439700930

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The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman Pdf

A mysterious evil lurks in the forests beyond the immense walls that surround Alexa's village. Her natural curiosity leads her to solve the mystery, but there is danger in exposing the truth behind the townspeople's fear - a danger that could destroy everything Alexa holds dear.