Download or read book Tales From the Sustainable Underground written by Stephen Hren and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought-provoking book collects stories about activists who, striving for any type of social change, have operated on the fringes of legal and social norms, providing a rare glimpse into the societal structures that are preventing us from attaining a more sustainable world. Original.
Download or read book Tales From the Sustainable Underground written by Stephen Hren and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A joyous romp through the fringes of sustainability
Download or read book Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook written by John Schaeffer and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to energy independence – fully revised and updated
Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Product Design written by Jonathan Chapman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a cultivated form of invention, product design is a deeply human phenomenon that enables us to shape, modify and alter the world around us – for better or worse. The recent emergence of the sustainability imperative in product design compels us to recalibrate the parameters of good design in an unsustainable age. Written by designers, for designers, the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Product Design presents the first systematic overview of the burgeoning field of sustainable product design. Brimming with intelligent viewpoints, critical propositions, practical examples and rich theoretical analyses, this book provides an essential point of reference for scholars and practitioners at the intersection of product design and sustainability. The book takes readers to the depth of our engagements with the designed world to advance the social and ecological purpose of product design as a critical twenty-first-century practice. Comprising 35 chapters across 6 thematic parts, the book’s contributors include the most significant international thinkers in this dynamic and evolving field.
Download or read book Making Trouble written by Otto Von Busch and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making hacks into reality. It engages matter in ways that trespass the boundaries between the civic realm and the state-assigned laws. Even with primitive tools and skills, designing and making can break open and repurpose arrangements of power. The proof is that some crafts are so controversial-lock-picking, moonshining, shoplifting, smuggling, sabotage-that they need to be controlled or even outlawed. When designers and makers touch on these contested realms, they run into trouble. This highly original book explores how the material power of design and making can challenge arrangements of agency and domination. Unpacking a series of conflicting cases-from illegal making to the strategic and civic use of crafts to manifest radical alternatives to the current order-it shows how designers and makers can use even basic tools to work towards more.
Download or read book Tales of the Kingdom written by David Mains and published by Mainstay Ministries. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Action, intrigue, and danger follow Scarboy wherever he goes, especially in the Enchanted City, where the “imperfect” are cast away and orphans are enslaved. Scarboy manages to escape the evil Enchanter to safety in Great Park, but has yet to confront his greatest fear—and he’ll need enormous courage to conquer it! An exciting series from best-selling authors David and Karen Mains, the gold-medallion award-winning Tales of the Kingdom offers fast-paced action and exciting storytelling with a enduring Christian message. Enjoy these classic allegories teach kids and adults the importance of trusting God as they unveil fundamental truths about good and evil.
Download or read book Tales From The Transistor Adventures In AI Storytelling written by Daniel Steven Connelly and published by Daniel Steven Connelly. This book was released on 2023-06-24 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the magical realm of AI-generated narratives with "Tales From The Transistor: Adventures In AI Storytelling." This mesmerizing collection, aimed at readers of all ages, offers fifty enchanting short stories, each weaving a tapestry of fantastical adventures, captivating mysteries, and poignant human experiences. Journey into the medieval era with a knight perplexed by a piece of modern technology that inexplicably appears in his domain. Join forces with the last living dragon who, with the help of an unexpected teenage ally, embarks on a quest to retrieve its stolen eggs. Accompany a starship crew as they discover a seemingly deserted alien city on a far-flung planet. Follow a detective unraveling a cosmic conundrum—solving a crime committed against his doppelgänger from an alternate universe. "Tales From The Transistor" delves into the heart of humanity and self-discovery. Experience the world through the eyes of a billionaire who awakens to find all his wealth disappeared, pushing him towards profound self-reflection. Join an elderly man as his recurring dreams unfold into fascinating tales of his past lives. In a world where emotions are visible auras, ponder the unique existence of someone born without one, challenging our understanding of emotions and how we perceive them. The book transcends the terrestrial, carrying readers into the realms of the extraterrestrial. Share in an intergalactic culinary escapade as a renowned chef prepares a delectable meal for a finicky extraterrestrial diplomat. Traverse the arid landscapes of Mars with a detective investigating a crime that could spark an interplanetary war. Each story in "Tales From The Transistor" is brought vividly to life by the stunning illustrations of the talented artists at MidJourney, renowned for their captivating and imaginative work. The stories themselves, spun from the neural networks of the cutting-edge GPT-4 model, exhibit the remarkable capabilities of artificial intelligence in the realm of creative writing. This collection showcases the enthralling blend of technological innovation and storytelling, compellingly demonstrating that AI-crafted narratives can be as immersive and engaging as those penned by humans. "Tales From The Transistor: Adventures In AI Storytelling" is not just a compilation of stories—it's an exploration of possibility. It's about encountering the unknown, comprehending the known, and acknowledging the complexities of existence. Each story invites you on a journey, enabling you to discover new worlds and view our own through a fresh lens. No matter your age, you'll find something to cherish in this unique anthology of AI-constructed tales. Immerse yourself in "Tales From The Transistor," and let yourself be transported into uncharted territories of wonder and imagination, where each page turn unravels a new adventure!
Download or read book The Seed Underground written by Janisse Ray and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no despair in a seed. There's only life, waiting for the right conditions-sun and water, warmth and soil-to be set free. Everyday, millions upon millions of seeds lift their two green wings. At no time in our history have Americans been more obsessed with food. Options including those for local, sustainable, and organic food-seem limitless. And yet, our food supply is profoundly at risk. Farmers and gardeners a century ago had five times the possibilities of what to plant than farmers and gardeners do today; we are losing untold numbers of plant varieties to genetically modified industrial monocultures. In her latest work of literary nonfiction, award-winning author and activist Janisse Ray argues that if we are to secure the future of food, we first must understand where it all begins: the seed. The Seed Underground is a journey to the frontier of seed-saving. It is driven by stories, both the author's own and those from people who are waging a lush and quiet revolution in thousands of gardens across America to preserve our traditional cornucopia of food by simply growing old varieties and eating them. The Seed Underground pays tribute to time-honored and threatened varieties, deconstructs the politics and genetics of seeds, and reveals the astonishing characters who grow, study, and save them.
Download or read book Poetic Tales of Fruits and Vegetables written by Hseham Amrahs and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection begins by inviting readers to step into the orchards, fields, and gardens where the magic of growth and cultivation unfolds. The poets skillfully paint landscapes with words, capturing the colors, scents, and textures of fruits and vegetables in their natural habitats. Each poem becomes a journey through the seasons, from the blossoming of delicate buds to the ripe abundance of harvest, offering readers a front-row seat to the cyclical wonders of nature. As the anthology unfolds, it delves into the essence of individual fruits and vegetables, treating each one as a protagonist in its poetic tale. The verses become narratives, unveiling the stories of apples blushing in the orchard, tomatoes ripening under the summer sun, and the quiet transformation of seeds into bountiful produce. The poets breathe life into these everyday edibles, inviting readers to see them not just as ingredients but as characters with their own stories to tell. Beyond the sensory delights, the anthology explores the cultural and historical significance of fruits and vegetables. Poems become cultural artifacts, weaving tales of the role these foods play in traditions, rituals, and the collective memory of communities. From the symbolic meanings attached to specific fruits to the rituals surrounding the harvest, each poem becomes a vessel for cultural storytelling, enriching the reader's understanding of the intimate connections between food and human experience.
Download or read book Sustainability Principles and Practice written by Margaret Robertson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new and expanded edition builds upon the first edition’s accessible and comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of sustainability. The focus is on furnishing solutions and equipping the student with both conceptual understanding and technical skills for the workplace. Each chapter explores one aspect of the field, first introducing concepts and presenting issues, then supplying tools for working toward solutions. Techniques for management and measurement as well as case studies from around the world are provided. The second edition includes a complete update of the text, with increased coverage of major topics including the Anthropocene; complexity; resilience; environmental ethics; governance; the IPCC’s latest findings on climate change; Sustainable Development Goals; and new thinking on native species and novel ecosystems. Chapters include further reading and discussion questions. The book is supported by a companion website with links, detailed reading lists, glossary, and additional case studies, together with projects, research problems, and group activities, all of which focus on real-world problem solving of sustainability issues. The textbook is designed to be used by undergraduate college and university students in sustainability degree programs and other programs in which sustainability is taught.
Download or read book Lentil Underground written by Liz Carlisle and published by Avery. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With a new foreword by Frederick L. Kirschenmann..."
Download or read book The Tale of a City written by Tony O'Donohue and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a complex web of infrastructure behind the day-to-day operation of a Canadian city. Flick the switch and the light comes on; turn the tap and the water is there; flush the toilet and the sewage disappears. But what price are we paying for these services that make our lives easier? In an age of blackouts, water problems, overflowing sewers, dangerously smoggy skies, and overburdened highways - problems that have led to an increasingly fragile environment with serious consequences for all Canadians - author Tony O'Donohue offers The Tale of a City, an essential primer in helping us to understand and improve our relationships with our engineered and natural environments.
Download or read book Citadel 32 A Tale of the Aggregate written by Tom Merritt and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a base on the Moon, a man finds a strange discovery that could lead to reconnection with Earth. But someone wants to stop him from pursuing it. Meanwhile on Earth, a monk of the Citadel discovers a strange ancient artwork. Could it lead to truth of the myth of the Moon Men? Finding out the truth could kill him.
Download or read book Green Careers written by Jim Cassio and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of green jobs, presents profiles of ninety different occupations, offers case studies and interviews, and includes career planning information and job search resources.
Download or read book Waste Management and Sustainable Consumption written by Karin M. Ekström and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-17 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The accelerated pace of global consumption over the past decades has meant that governments across the world are now faced with significant challenges in dealing with the dramatically increased volume of waste. While research on waste management has previously focused on finding technological solutions to the problem, this book uniquely examines the social and cultural views of waste, shedding new light on the topic by emphasising the consumer perspective throughout. Drawing on a wide variety of disciplines including environmental, economic, social and cultural theories, the book presents philosophical reflections, practical examples and potential solutions to the problem of increasing waste. It analyses and compares case studies from countries such as Sweden, Japan, the USA, India, Nigeria and Qatar, bringing out valuable insights for the international community and generating a critical discussion on how we can move towards a more sustainable society. This book will be of great interest to post-graduate students and researchers in environmental policy, waste management, social marketing and consumer behaviour, as well as policymakers and practitioners in consumer issues and business.
Download or read book A Tale of Water written by Elif Ada Deniz and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural resources / Sociopolitical aspects / Turkey / History
Download or read book Defending Beef written by Nicolette Hahn Niman and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Nicolette Hahn Niman sets out to debunk just about everything you think you know . . . She’s not trying to change your mind; she’s trying to save your world.”—Los Angeles Times “Elegant, strongly argued.”—The Atlantic (named a “Best Food Book”) As the meat industry—from small-scale ranchers and butchers to sprawling slaughterhouse operators—responds to COVID-19, the climate threat, and the rise of plant-based meats, Defending Beef delivers a passionate argument for responsible meat production and consumption–in an updated and expanded new edition. For decades it has been nearly universal dogma among environmentalists that many forms of livestock—goats, sheep, and others, but especially cattle—are Public Enemy Number One. They erode soils, pollute air and water, damage riparian areas, and decimate wildlife populations. As recently as 2019, a widely circulated Green New Deal fact sheet even highlighted the problem of “farting cows.” But is the matter really so clear-cut? Hardly. In Defending Beef, Second Edition, environmental lawyer turned rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman argues that cattle are not inherently bad for the earth. The impact of grazing can be either negative or positive, depending on how livestock are managed. In fact, with proper oversight, livestock can play an essential role in maintaining grassland ecosystems by performing the same functions as the natural herbivores that once roamed and grazed there. With more public discussions and media being paid to connections between health and diet, food and climate, and climate and farming—especially cattle farming, Defending Beef has never been more timely. And in this newly revised and updated edition, the author also addresses the explosion in popularity of “fake meat” (both highly processed “plant-based foods” and meat grown from cells in a lab, rather than on the hoof). Defending Beef is simultaneously a book about big issues and the personal journey of the author, who continues to fight for animal welfare and good science. Hahn Niman shows how dispersed, grass-based, smaller-scale farms can and should become the basis of American food production.
