Download or read book The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience written by Duncan Antony Clark and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience written by Duncan Clark and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Rough Guide brings to the forefront the many issues surrounding the impact of daily shopping habits on this ever-shrinking planet. Two-color. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience written by Duncan Clark and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Rough Guide brings to the forefront the many issues surrounding the impact of daily shopping habits on this ever-shrinking planet. Two-color. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cambodia written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth coverage of Cambodia's local attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-from the ornate temple of Angkor Wat to the amazing street food of Phnom Penh to the gorgeous beaches of Sihanoukville-and stunning color photography brings the nation to life. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country. The Rough Guide to Cambodia also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cambodia.
Download or read book Ethical Chic written by Fran Hawthorne and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How popular companies like Apple and Trader Joe’s project a hip, progressive image—and whether we should believe them Consumers are told that when they put on an American Apparel t-shirt, leggings, jeans, gold bra, or other item, they look hot. Not only do they look good, but they can also feel good because they are helping US workers earn a decent wage (never mind that some of those female workers have accused their boss of sexual harassment). And when shoppers put on a pair of Timberlands, they feel fashionable and as green as the pine forest they might trek through—that is, until they’re reminded that this green company is in the business of killing cows. But surely even the pickiest, most organic, most politically correct buyers can feel virtuous about purchasing a tube of Tom’s toothpaste, right? After all, with its natural ingredients that have never been tested on animals, this company has a forty-year history of being run by a nice couple from Maine . . . well, ahem, until it was recently bought out by Colgate. It’s difficult to define what makes a company hip and also ethical, but some companies seem to have hit that magic bull’s-eye. In this age of consumer activism, pinpoint marketing, and immediate information, consumers demand everything from the coffee, computer, or toothpaste they buy. They want an affordable, reliable product manufactured by a company that doesn’t pollute, saves energy, treats its workers well, and doesn't hurt animals—oh, and that makes them feel cool when they use it. Companies would love to have that kind of reputation, and a handful seem to have achieved it. But do they deserve their haloes? Can a company make a profit doing so? And how can consumers avoid being tricked by phony marketing? In Ethical Chic, award-winning author Fran Hawthorne uses her business-investigative skills to analyze six favorites: Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, American Apparel, Timberland, and Tom’s of Maine. She attends a Macworld conference and walks on the factory floors of American Apparel. She visits the wooded headquarters of Timberland, speaks to consumers who drive thirty miles to get their pretzels and plantains from Trader Joe’s, and confronts the founders of Tom’s of Maine. More than a how-to guide for daily dilemmas and ethical business practices, Ethical Chic is a blinders-off and nuanced look at the mixed bag of values on sale at companies that project a seemingly progressive image.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Climate Change written by Robert Henson and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Climate Change gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing the planet. Cutting a swathe through scientific research and political debate, this completely updated 3rd edition lays out the facts and assesses the options-global and personal-for dealing with the threat of a warming world. The guide looks at the evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5 billion years and what computer simulations of climate change reveal about our past, present and future. This updated edition includes scientific findings that have emerged since the 2007 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as well as background on recent controversies and an updated politics section that reflects post-Copenhagen developments. Discover how rising temperatures and sea levels, plus changes to extreme weather patterns, are already affecting life around the world. The Rough Guide to Climate Change unravels how governments, scientists and engineers plan to tackle the problem and includes information on what you can do to help.
Download or read book Get Real written by Mara Rockliff and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you change the world with your wallet? You already do. In this frank, teen-friendly manifesto, Mara Rockliff reveals what you're really buying when you spend your money on a cell phone, a cheap t-shirt, or fast food -- and shows the way to better choices, both for people and the planet. Start seeing the world for real, and discover how you can make a difference. You've got buying power -- now let's see you change the world for good! GET REAL has been selected as an Honor Book in the Nonfiction category for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cambodia written by Beverley Palmer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With accounts of all attractions from the atmospheric temples of Angkor and Phnom Penh, to the resort of Sihanoukville and the jungle-clad hills of Rattanakiri, this guide includes a background on Cambodian history, religion and cultural life.
Download or read book Future Science written by Max Brockman and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-10-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen of the top young scientists at work today present for the lay reader the latest developments in the fields of evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, genetic engineering, and climate science.
Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of Economics and Society written by Frederick F. Wherry and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 1969 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economics is the nexus and engine that runs society, affecting societal well-being, raising standards of living when economies prosper or lowering citizens through class structures when economies perform poorly. Our society only has to witness the booms and busts of the past decade to see how economics profoundly affects the cores of societies around the world. From a household budget to international trade, economics ranges from the micro- to the macro-level. It relates to a breadth of social science disciplines that help describe the content of the proposed encyclopedia, which will explicitly approach economics through varied disciplinary lenses. Although there are encyclopedias of covering economics (especially classic economic theory and history), the SAGE Encyclopedia of Economics and Society emphasizes the contemporary world, contemporary issues, and society. Features: 4 volumes with approximately 800 signed articles ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 words each are presented in a choice of print or electronic editions Organized A-to-Z with a thematic Reader's Guide in the front matter groups related entries Articles conclude with References & Future Readings to guide students to the next step on their research journeys Cross-references between and among articles combine with a thorough Index and the Reader's Guide to enhance search-and-browse in the electronic version Pedagogical elements include a Chronology of Economics and Society, Resource Guide, and Glossary This academic, multi-author reference work will serve as a general, non-technical resource for students and researchers within social science programs who seek to better understand economics through a contemporary lens.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Vancouver written by Tim Jepson and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This travel guide to Vancouver and the surrounding area features advice on where to go and what to do, from sea-kayaking off the Gulf Islands to the museums and galleries downtown. Maps and plans help the reader pinpoint recommended hotels, restaurants and attractions.
Download or read book 99 Things to Do between Here and Heaven written by Kathleen Long Bostrom and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathleen Long Bostrom and Peter Graystone provide the ultimate to do list: ninety-nine things that everyone should experience during their time on earth. From the sublime (watch the sun rise), to the wonderfully silly (ride a roller-coaster!), the activities presented will breathe new life into readers' lives while opening them up to new spiritual experiences. Each entry provides a description of the activity, what the reader can expect to gain from it, and how much of a time commitment it will require. Blank space is included to record memories of and thoughts about the experience.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Moscow written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2009-02-02 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Moscow is the definitive guide to one of Europe's most fascinating and rewarding cities. The full-colour introduction covers the awe-inspiring Kremlin and The Red Square and includes the essential list of 'what not to miss'. There are lively explorations of all the sights, from Moscow's lavish palaces to world-class museums, as well as detailed accounts of Russian history and politics that have formed this intriguing city. You'll find two full-colour sections that highlight the New Moscow Style - contemporary art, design, fashion, galleries, boutiques, bars and clubs - and the magnificent art-deco metro, famous for its arts, murals, mosaics and ornate chandeliers. With updated and easy-to-use maps, expanded listings of nightlife, restaurants and hotels in Moscow for all budgets, The Rough Guide to Moscow is the must-have item to this colourful and spirited city.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Brussels written by Martin Dunford and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook to the city of Brussels, featuring informed accounts of all the sights, from the city's art collection to its handsome Art Nouveau buildings. The guide also includes details of excursions to Ghent, Bruges, Anwterp, and Leuven, and incisive reviews of the best bars, cafes and restaurants.
Download or read book Mother Jones written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Sydney written by Margo Daly and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-09-21 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Sydney is your indispensable travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of Australia's oldest, largest and most vibrant city. As well as step-by-step accounts of Sydney's city centre attractions you'll find full coverage of Sydney's magnificent beaches, including quintessential surfing destination Bondi Beach; Sydney's beautiful harbour, where magnificent wild landscapes lie within easy reach by ferry; and the surrounding countryside, including the spectacular, mist-shrouded Blue Mountains, and the wine-lovers' paradise of the Hunter Valley. Besides in-the-know reviews of Sydney's hotels, hostels and nightlife, The Rough Guide to Sydney details Sydney's vibrant dining scene listing Sydney restaurants and cafés in up-and-coming neighbourhoods as well as in the ever-changing city centre. An entire chapter is devoted to Sydney's bars and pubs, while further sections include Kids' Sydney, Shopping in Sydney, and Gay Sydney, where you'll find an overview of the city's legendary Mardi Gras, just one of a year-round calendar of exciting and unusual festivals. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Sydney
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Barcelona written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-see for gastronomes, football fans, architecture and design aficionados, and frankly anyone with a lust for life, Barcelona is undoubtedly one of Europe's most exciting places to visit. Whether it's your first trip or your fiftieth, the city won't fail to surprise you, and with The Rough Guide to Barcelona you can discover the very best it has to offer. In full colour throughout, with dozens of colour photos and colour-coded maps, the Rough Guide not only gives you the finest coverage of Barcelona's historical sights, including the magnificent Gaudí creations like the Sagrada Família, but also has a keen eye for offbeat attractions and in-the-know sights, from quirky museums to neighbourhood tapas joints, city beaches to urban parks. Local experts have provided up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs for all budgets - together with detailed neighbourhood maps, with every sight and listing plotted, and suggested day trips, such as Cava tasting or visiting the Museu Dalí in Figueres, you'll have all you need to get under the skin of this world-class city. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Barcelona.
