In the tradition of E. F. Schumacher's Small Is Beautiful, renowned economist Clair Brown argues persuasively for a new economics built upon equality, sustainability, and right living."Buddhist Economics will give guidance to all those who seek peace, fairness, and environmental sustainability." -Jeffrey Sachs, author of The Age of Sustainable Development.Traditional economics measures the ways in which we spend our income, but do...

Rooted in the teachings of progressive Christianity for today’s kids and parentsWith accessible language, Bible stories, and connections to daily life, this book guides children and the adults who love them through the core teachings of Christianity. Kids have big questions about God and faith, and, while many of those questions don’t have one clear answer, Christians throughout the ages have given us helpful ways to think and talk about what we believe.Eac...

How the chip industry has responded to a series of crises over the past twenty-five years, often reinventing itself and shifting the basis for global competitive advantage.For decades the semiconductor industry has been a driver of global economic growth and social change. Semiconductors, particularly the microchips essential to most electronic devices, have transformed computing, communications, entertainment, and industry. In Chips and Change, Clair Brow...

The Power of Knowing Who You Are and What you WantWhat if you had the power to determine who shows up in your dating life?What would be most important to you? Too often, we think we know who we're looking for, but then discover that we've settled, confusing a fling for somebody worth our time and commitment.As a professional divorced mother of two, Claire Brown quickly realized she didn't have the time to date haphazardly and she didn't want to sett...

Nora Ashworth came to Thornwick Point to sell her mother's house and leave. She had no intention of staying. She had no intention of falling for the quiet historian next door. And she had absolutely no intention of pulling up a floorboard and finding a seventy year old iron box that would unravel everything she thought she knew about her family.Inside the box: seventeen letters. A pressed flower. A photograph of a woman no one will talk about.Her name was Vera. She lived in...

The Power of Knowing Who You Are and What You WantWhat if you had the power to determine who shows up in your dating life? What would be most important to you? Too often, we think we know who we're looking for, but then discover that we've settled, confusing a fling for somebody worth our time and commitment.As a professional divorced mother of two, Claire Brown quickly realized she didn't have the time to date haphazardly and she didn't want to settle

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.This book is divided into three sections. In the first section, you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and ...

What if you could change a moment in time? Turn left instead of right – what impact would that have on your life?For centuries there have been people tasked with intervening in time, changing history and the future, always fighting the ripples every change creates.Jonah Axe is the head of the Apollo Programme, a Mayfair Pilgrim now tasked with pulling together a new team to train in the ways of Time slipping.Noelle St-Clare, the daughter of a time slipper hidden in ...

Hickories have alternate compound leaves with 5 to 13 leaflets. They are monoecious; that is, the stamens and pistil are borne in separate flowers on the same plant. Flowers generally develop after the leaves are three-fourths to full grown. Staminate flowers are in catkins, which occur on last year’s wood and usually have three branches. The stalkless pistillate flowers are in several-flowered spikes at the apex of the current season’s growth. Catkins last from 10 days to 3 weeks and are ...

Six months after her perfect wedding day, Sky is woken by a Military Officer bringing her news of her husband, Nick, Injured in a bombing he is on his way home to a military hospital.Filled with relief as he opens his eyes for the first time, Sky's world falls apart when he can't remember who she is or anything about their life together.Now Sky must fight to save the marriage he can't remember and from the intrusion of her husband's former flame who wants Sky to fund her la...

Retired Special Forces Captain Charles Wren thought his battles were over, but when he takes charge of security for superstar singer Will Roberts, he plunges into a world where the brightest star harbors the deepest terrors.As Roberts prepares for a triumphant return home after a decade, Wren anticipates a routine protection job for the singer's loved ones. But the glitz and glamour of the spotlight quickly fade, revealing a realm of hidden agendas and lurking shadows.In th...

"Identifying Hardwoods Growing on Pine Sites" by Clair A. Brown is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the identification and characteristics of hardwood species that thrive in pine-dominated ecosystems. The book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and ecological insights into various hardwoods, making it an invaluable resource for foresters, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts. Brown's expertise shines through as he discusses the interplay between hardwoods and pines, emphasiz...