The impact on climate from 200 years of industrial development is an everyday fact of life, but did humankind's active involvement in climate change really begin with the industrial revolution, as commonly believed? Plows, Plagues, and Petroleum has sparked lively scientific debate since it was first published--arguing that humans have actually been changing the climate for some 8,000 years--as a result of the earlier discovery of agriculture.The "Ruddiman Hypothesis" will...

Young Continental soldiers carried a heavy burden in the American Revolution. Their experiences of coming of age during the upheavals of war provide a novel perspective on the Revolutionary era, eliciting questions of gender, family life, economic goals, and politics. "Going for a soldier" forced young men to confront profound uncertainty, and even coercion, but also offered them novel opportunities. Although the war imposed obligations on youths, military service promised young men in the...

Do You Remember Your First Day of Kindergarten?Most children and their mommies-and daddies, too-have vivid memories of the first day of kindergarten. It is a big step, full of big emotions and important questions.Cara is nervous, excited, and a bit scared as she gets ready for her first day in a new school with a new teacher and new classmates. She has so many questions, particularly one very BIG one.Mommy helps Cara find some answers-and her smile-...

Management of premises can seem like the most complex and onerous of all tasks facing FE / HE college principals. In fact, the resposibility offers a whole host of challenges and opportunities. This text gives practical guidance to management staff on how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of opportunities, including: rationalising sites; developing properties; buying and selling land or buildings. Written by the principal of the largest FE college in England, the book is informed by ...

As the family prepares for a long awaited camping trip, a little girl experiences a range of emotions. The excitement of being with Noanie and PopPop, and all the aunts, uncles, and cousins turns to real concern when they learn that PopPop is not feeling well.Little children often have BIG feelings, but don't have the words for those feelings. Mommy helps find the precise word for the little girl's BIG feelings as she discovers the best BIG feeling of all.Extended activitie...