The collection of lectures and publications from the Schumacher Center for a New Economics represents some of the foremost voices on a new economics.John Todd believes that a "new sustainable economic order can be established with ecologically based enterprises." Ecology as a basis for design, he says, "is the framework of this new economic order. It needs to be combined with a view according to which the earth is seen as a sentient being, a Gaian world view, and our obligations as...

A true pioneer and respected elder in ecological recovery and sustainability shares effective solutions he has designed and implemented.A stand-out from the sea of despairing messages about climate change, well-known sustainability elder John Todd, who has taught, mentored, and inspired such well-known names in the field as Janine Benyus, Bill McKibben, and Paul Hawken, chronicles the different ecological interventions he has created over the course of his career. ...

The collection of lectures and publications from the Schumacher Center for a New Economics represents some of the foremost voices on a new economics.To hear John Todd is to be struck by his dedication, modesty, integrity, and humanity. A biologist and Earth steward, he is in the forefront of the new field called ecological design, which applies the intelligence of nature to human needs. By decoding this intelligence it can be used technologically in order to reduce the destructive ...

This book provides an accessible and timely analysis of how the British discourse on Europe has evolved over the past forty years. It focuses on three key episodes: the 1975 referendum on the UK’s continued membership of the European Economic Community; the 1992-3 debates on ratification of the Maastricht Treaty; and the more recent proto-referendum debates sparked by David Cameron’s Bloomberg speech in January 2013. Using a discourse-analytical approach, the book analyses how political an...

A difficult story about a difficult character, who I imagine to be on one spectrum or another. He starts out intolerant, but saving a friend in need may help him learn something about empathy. Caution: he verbally bullies a passerby who may or may not be gay. Written in 1989.

Bioneers recognize that technical solutions to the ecological challenges we face must be accomplished by a change of heart.

Inspired by the debut album from legendary rock star Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell is a stellar collection of mysteries from some of the best writers in the genre.The fourth installment in the Music and Murder Mystery series, edited by Don Bruns, Bat Out of Hell is a nonstop thrill ride of engrossing mysteries from some of the best authors in the business. An anthology unlike any other, this collection includes a brand-new Jack Reacher story from And...

" Take[s] us through 500 years of conflict from Justinian through the rise of Islam to the coming of the Turks . . . good chapters on Islamic warfare."— Balkan Military HistoryIn August 1071, the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV Diogenese led out a powerful army in an attempt to roll back Seljuk Turkish incursions into the Anatolian heartland of the Empire.Outmaneuvered by the Turkish sultan, Alp Arslan, Romanus was forced to g...

They call him father, liberator, warlord, Slave King, Reaper. But he feels a boy as he falls toward the war-torn planet, his armor red, his army vast, his heart heavy. It is the tenth year of war and the thirty-third of his life.A decade ago Darrow was the hero of the revolution he believed would break the chains of the Society. But the Rising has shattered everything: Instead of peace and freedom, it has brought endless war. Now he must risk all he has fought for on one last despe...

Chaplaincy is a rapidly growing ministry, but one that has been the centre of little theological discussion. Focusing on understanding what chaplaincy is and how it is exercised in different contexts, this book intends to support the work of chaplains by providing a theological examination of their ministry.The chapters in this book discuss how the work of chaplains outside the structures of the Church and yet frequently carried out by ministers authorized by the Church relates to ...

The Scorched are struggling after a recent attack and are considering a risky final strategy that may involve sacrificing a team member. As internal tensions grow, the group's unity is threatened, prompting concerns about their future. Meanwhile, the Vicerator is organizing her team for another attack on The Scorched, leading Jessica and her allies to seek help from former friends. Collects THE SCORCHED #39-45

Mount Baker rises over northern Washington State like a mirage, dominating the landscape like few mountains in the United States. On a clear day, it is visible from as far away as Vancouver, British Columbia, and Tacoma, Washington. This immense volcano is a study in superlatives: it is the third-highest peak in the state, holds the world record for snowfall in a season (95 feet!), and is the second-most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States. The mountain also played a dom...