Download or read book Something s Rising written by Silas House and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2009-04-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like an old-fashioned hymn sung in rounds, Something's Rising gives a stirring voice to the lives, culture, and determination of the people fighting the destructive practice of mountaintop removal in the coalfields of central Appalachia. Each person's story, unique and unfiltered, articulates the hardship of living in these majestic mountains amid the daily desecration of the land by the coal industry because of America's insistence on cheap energy. Developed as an alternative to strip mining, mountaintop removal mining consists of blasting away the tops of mountains, dumping waste into the valleys, and retrieving the exposed coal. This process buries streams, pollutes wells and waterways, and alters fragile ecologies in the region. The people who live, work, and raise families in central Appalachia face not only the physical destruction of their land but also the loss of their culture and health in a society dominated by the consequences of mountaintop removal. Included here are oral histories from Jean Ritchie, "the mother of folk," who doesn't let her eighty-six years slow down her fighting spirit; Judy Bonds, a tough-talking coal-miner's daughter; Kathy Mattea, the beloved country singer who believes cooperation is the key to winning the battle; Jack Spadaro, the heroic whistle-blower who has risked everything to share his insider knowledge of federal mining agencies; Larry Bush, who doesn't back down even when speeding coal trucks are used to intimidate him; Denise Giardina, a celebrated writer who ran for governor to bring attention to the issue; and many more. The book features both well-known activists and people rarely in the media. Each oral history is prefaced with a biographical essay that vividly establishes the interview settings and the subjects' connections to their region. Written and edited by native sons of the mountains, this compelling book captures a fever-pitch moment in the movement against mountaintop removal. Silas House and Jason Howard are experts on the history of resistance in Appalachia, the legacy of exploitation of the region's natural resources, and area's unique culture and landscape. This lyrical and informative text provides a critical perspective on a powerful industry. The cumulative effect of these stories is stunning and powerful. Something's Rising will long stand as a testament to the social and ecological consequences of energy at any cost and will be especially welcomed by readers of Appalachian studies, environmental science, and by all who value the mountain's majesty—our national heritage.
Download or read book Something Rising written by Haven Kimmel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her first two books, Haven Kimmel claimed her spot on the literary scene- surprising readers with her memoir, A Girl Named Zippy, and winning an outpouring of critical acclaim for her first novel, The Solace of Leaving Early. Now, in her second novel, she brings to the page a heroine's tireless quest for truth, love, justice, and the perfect game of 9-ball. Cassie Claiborne's world is riddled with problems beyond her control: her hard- living, pool-shooting father has another wife; her stoic, long-suffering mother is incapable of moving herself mentally away from the kitchen window; her sister Belle is a tempest of fragility and brilliance; her closest friends, Puck and Emmy, are adolescent harbingers of their own doomed futures. Frustrated by her inability to care deeply enough for so many troubled souls, Cassie finds in the local pool hall an oasis of green felt where she can master objects and restrain her emotions. As Cassie grows from a quietly complex girl into a headstrong young woman, she takes on the thankless role of family provider by working odd jobs and hustling pool. All the while, she keeps her eye on the ultimate prize: wringing suitable justice out of past wrongs and freeing herself from the inertia that is her life. In this ultimately uplifting story, Haven Kimmel reaches deep into the hamstrung souls of her fictional corner of Indiana. Remarkable for its tough tenderness, Something Rising (Light and Swift) is an astonishing work of pure heartbreak.
Download or read book The Dark Is Rising written by Susan Cooper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Margaret K. McElderry book.
Download or read book Have We All Gone Mad Why groupthink is rising and how to stop it written by Jerome Booth and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With refreshingly clear-sighted analysis, Jerome Booth spells out how political, financial and social groupthink has damaged Britain – and, crucially, how we can tackle it. Highly recommended." – Liam Halligan, Daily Telegraph "Most of the worst political decisions of recent years were made when all the mainstream politicians thought the same thing and no one challenged them. Jerome Booth wisely analyses why this situation happens so often and what can be done about it. Every politician and every decision-maker should read this book." – Lord Frost, former Cabinet Office minister "It is a long time since I read a book with which I agreed so comprehensively." – Lord Lilley, former Secretary of State *** We like to think of ourselves as rational, but human beings are fundamentally irrational creatures – and nowhere is that more apparent than in the fug of groupthink we see around us, from the boardroom to social media. Of the various forms of collective irrationality, groupthink is particularly dangerous. It involves adherence to a faulty consensus, often has a binary moral dimension (one is seen as either virtuous or evil) and is sustained through fear to challenge. Counter-intuitively, the most intelligent and erudite amongst us are particularly susceptible, and when groupthink takes hold, vigorous efforts are made to shut down debate and to bully and punish transgressors. As a result, toleration, liberalism, history, reason and science are under threat. Mass groupthink amongst both the elite and the masses affects millions of people. It has led to financial mismanagement leading up to the 2008 crisis and beyond; poor decision-making at the onset of Covid-19; exaggerated, unchallenged claims which have motivated nonsensical policies; and distortions in academia and journalism. In this remarkable and prescient book, Dr Jerome Booth investigates why some of us have abandoned reason in favour of trite memes, intolerance and hatred. Have we all gone mad? Or can we identify the patterns and causes of what is happening and try to stop it?
Download or read book The Voice of the Rising Generation written by James E. Hughes, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avoid "Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves" by Finding Your Voice Growing up in a family with significant wealth or a family business can often feel like an exercise in silence. What should you ask? Whom should you ask? When? Is it ever right to talk about such things? The Voice of the Rising Generation speaks directly to those who find themselves living in that silence, the so-called "next generation." Great wealth or a family business can act like a "black hole," sapping the dreams and aspirations of future generations who feel that they can never measure up to the fortune's founder. This book, written by a psychologist, an educator, and a wise counselor who single-handedly changed the landscape of family wealth, diagnoses with economy and precision the cause of entitlement and dependency. It is not too much money or too few chores. It is the failure of rising generations to individuate, that is, to pursue their dreams, develop their resilience, and find their voice. Many books are addressed to parents and grandparents who worry about the effects of wealth on their descendants. Almost alone in the field, this book speaks directly to 20-, 30- and 40-somethings, encouraging them—literally, giving them courage—to meet the challenge of integrating wealth's power into their lives, rather than disappearing into the black hole. Readers will: Come to understand the true causes of entitlement and dependency Identify the psychological characteristics of the rising generation and the challenges proper to its development Clarify their own dreams, work, and vocation Navigate personal relationships and communication within the context of wealth Recognize the special challenges faced when rising is delayed until mid-life. If you are a young person who is starting your life's journey and wondering about the effects of parental gifts, trusts, or a family business, this book will offer you questions, reflections, and lessons-learned to help you find your own way. If you are a parent, grandparent, elder, or mentor, The Voice of the Rising Generation can serve the young people in your life as a gift more precious than gold.
Download or read book Esperanza Rising Scholastic Gold written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Esperanza Rising joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances-because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
Download or read book Rising Sun written by Deana Coak and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youre about to take an adventure from an Asian culture and its struggles to the land of opportunity in the United States! This book captures the emotions and ways of life of for a young Laotian girl as she follows her destiny to become a successful American woman after years of struggling and fighting for her life, surviving in refugee camps and awful, abusive relationships. See what life was like in the 1960s through the 80s in the communist country of Laos, and learn what it was like to experience the freedoms and responsibilities of America, an utterly different world. If you know struggles, then you can relate to the raw emotions that this book entails. survival to the land of opportunity smile at adversity no matter how hard it is courage to stand up against abuse newfound freedom and adventure finding God and the man of my dreams! Read this book if you have ever asked, Will life ever get better for me?
Download or read book A Wind is Rising written by Agnes Boulton and published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under his influence, she tried to set a higher standard for her writing, without much success, while ironically his plays, which steered away from popular "show shop" trends, went on to earn a sizable fortune. The maintenance of their increasingly lavish homes and the rearing of their two children, Shane and Oona, fell to her, while he retreated into Art.".
Download or read book The Sea Is Rising and So Are We written by Cynthia Kaufman and published by PM Press. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sea is Rising and So Are We: A Climate Justice Handbook is an invitation to get involved in the movement to build a just and sustainable world in the face of the most urgent challenge our species has ever faced. By explaining the entrenched forces that are preventing rapid action, it helps you understand the nature of the political reality we are facing and arms you with the tools you need to overcome them. The book offers background information on the roots of the crisis and the many rapidly expanding solutions that are being implemented all around the world. It explains how to engage in productive messaging that will pull others into the climate justice movement, what you need to know to help build a successful movement, and the policy changes needed to build a world with climate justice. It also explores the personal side, how engaging in the movement can be good for your mental health. It ends with advice on how you can find the place where you can be the most effective and where you can build climate action into your life in ways that are deeply rewarding.
Download or read book Issue 1 Premiere Issue of Atlantis Rising Magazine written by atlantisrising.com and published by Atlantis Rising magazine. This book was released on with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 88-page Premiere Issue #1: Top 10 Ancient Civilizations with Advanced Technology BY David Hatcher Childress John Anthony West An candid conversation Tropical Disease Threat Electro-Magnetic Pollution James Redfield The Atlantis Dimension Graphic Novel part One ANCIENT MYSTERIES
Download or read book A New Earth Rising written by Charmian Redwood and published by Ozark Mountain Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charmian shares information about the steps we need to take in order to prepare ourselves and our loved ones to move smoothly into the new world of Peace.
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Download or read book Atlantis Rising Magazine Issue 23 THE Strange Case of the Bent Pyramid PDF download written by atlantisrising.com and published by Atlantis Rising magazine. This book was released on with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this download PDF: LETTERS EARLY RAYS HILLY ROSE ADVANCED ALTERNATIVES SPACE ENERGY GETS PREVIEW Canadian Conference Hears from Zero Point Experts VISIONS OF THE SHAMAN A Conversation with Credo Mutwa EXCUSE ME, YOUR LIFE IS WAITING Author Lynn Grabhorn Offers New Tools for Putting Your Feelings to Work for You THE BLOODSTREAM WARS Warnings from Dr. Leonard Horowitz? UNCOVERING LEMURIA Cayce and Churchward in Light of New Discoveries? THE MARS MYSTERY Could the Fate of the Red Planet Be Earth’s? NEW STUDIES/OLD SPHINX Robert Schoch on New Support for His Thesis THE AGE OF THE PYRAMIDS Author Ralph Ellis Finds Evidence in Surprising Places for Some Very Old Buildings “GIZA THE (HALF) TRUTH” John Anthony West Challenges a New Book THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF ADELE HUGO Victor Hugo’s Daughter and the Spirits ASTROLOGY BOOKS RECORDINGS
Download or read book Rising written by Elizabeth Rush and published by Milkweed Editions. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Pulitzer Prize Finalist, this powerful elegy for our disappearing coast “captures nature with precise words that almost amount to poetry” (The New York Times). Hailed as “the book on climate change and sea levels that was missing” (Chicago Tribune), Rising is both a highly original work of lyric reportage and a haunting meditation on how to let go of the places we love. With every record-breaking hurricane, it grows clearer that climate change is neither imagined nor distant—and that rising seas are transforming the coastline of the United States in irrevocable ways. In Rising, Elizabeth Rush guides readers through these dramatic changes, from the Gulf Coast to Miami, and from New York City to the Bay Area. For many of the plants, animals, and humans in these places, the options are stark: retreat or perish. Rush sheds light on the unfolding crises through firsthand testimonials—a Staten Islander who lost her father during Sandy, the remaining holdouts of a Native American community on a drowning Isle de Jean Charles, a neighborhood in Pensacola settled by escaped slaves hundreds of years ago—woven together with profiles of wildlife biologists, activists, and other members of these vulnerable communities. A Guardian, Publishers Weekly, and Library Journal Best Book Of 2018 Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award A Chicago Tribune Top Ten Book of 2018
Download or read book The Sun Is Rising Again written by Shalom Saada Saar and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Talmud teaches us that a “small ray of light can extinguish any darkness.” In times of crisis and uncertainty, poetry is that ray of light. When poetry comes from the depth of the human soul, it has the power to transform us from a state of hopelessness to an inner strength that enables us to embrace the future with a sense of hope. I grew up in a family where emotions were the vehicle of expressing oneself. Words were never used to disguise feelings nor thoughts, but to reveal them. This collection of poetry shed light on my personal experiences of loss, love, hope and redemption. Dr. Shalom Saada Saar
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