Caribbean dive guide Gage Hoase woos and wins a beautiful dive guest, then sends her packing. All is good until Gabi returns, with happily-ever-after in mind. Now Gage has to figure a way to let her down gently before she offs him in his sleep.A Tale From Blacktip Island by award-nominated novelist Tim W. Jackson

What can prosperity possibly mean in a world of environmental and social limits?The publication of Prosperity without Growth was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson’s piercing challenge to conventional economics openly questioned the most highly prized goal of politicians and economists alike: the continued pursuit of exponential economic growth. Its findings provoked controversy, inspired debate and led to a new wave of research building ...

First published in 1994 and now available as an ebook.This edition does not include illustrations.Richard Branson is unique among today's folk heroes. Which other self-made British billionaire could lay claim to the highest esteem of our school children? Which other company chairman could be referred to by former BA Chairman Lord King as a 'pirate', having launched an airline largely on the profits of a pop song, and then go on to strike terror into the hearts of Coca-Cola ...

Clean Production Strategies is a cross-disciplinary book that presents a comprehensive examination of a new ethic emphasizing the appropriate design of products, processes, and economic activities to reduce the generation of waste into the environment. The book explores concepts and principles, technological issues, economic implications, the development of policy, and broad social questions associated with implementing clean production strategies. Written by a team of international expert...

Care is the foundation of organic life. But its fate in the economy is precarious and uncertain. In our hearts it’s honoured as an irreducible good. But in the market it’s treated as a second-class citizen – barely recognized in the relentless rush for productivity and wealth. How did we arrive in this dysfunctional place? And what can we do to change things? Renowned ecological economist Tim Jackson sets out to tackle these questions in a timely and deeply personal book. Irreverent, insig...

Explore 444 miles of natural beauty and American history in an unforgettable road trip through parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.The Natchez Trace Parkway is more than a scenic byway—it’s a journey through the heart of the South. From the ancient Native American mounds of Mississippi to the rolling hills of Tennessee, this 444-mile corridor weaves together rich cultural heritage, dramatic landscapes, and compelling stories of the past. Whether you’re pla...

The first academic textbook covering European retail fashion buying and merchandising. It provides a unique insight into best practice across the fashion industry.

Originally published in 1997 and now available as an ebook. The first book on ‘the most profitable company on earth’, by the bestselling author of Virgin King.This edition does not include illustrations.Intel has been dubbed the most powerful chip company in the world and is now universally acknowledged as the only serious rival to Microsoft. Intel’s products are at the heart of the personal computers everyone uses at home and at work, yet the company has for many years bee...

"An action-packed, surprise-filled, outrageously thrilling novel!" —Jeff Strand, author of Wolf HuntDEXTER meets DEATH WISH in this pulse-pounding, relentlessly fast-paced thriller from the author of Bad Parts.ONE GUN. SIX BULLETS. NO CHOICE.Ken Fujima, a downtrodden substitute teacher from suburban Pennsylvania, is trying to rebuild his life when his home is broken into by a pair...

At the end of the First Crusade, the church created a monastic military order known as the Knights Templar. Now, rising up from the ashes of history, they are the Vatican's last defense in the war between good and evil…Cade Williams is no ordinary man. His ability to cross over to the other side makes him uniquely qualified to command the Church's special operations division. As a modern-day Knight, Cade can use the curse that has scarred his soul as a weapon against the forces of ...

What does a blind girl see when she dreams?Step into the world of Addie's Eyes, where a blind girl's imagination holds the key to a fantastic adventure. Set in a Victorian theater, this enchanted tale follows 12-year-old ADDIE ALEXANDER, a resilient young girl who is blind. Upon learning her beloved teacher is leaving, devastated Addie forms an unlikely bond with gentle FEDOR, a hairy Sideshow performer who enthralls and comforts her with fanciful stories of his “Lost Kingdom.”...

"Grief is a journey that sooner or later we all must take," writes counselor Tim Jackson. Sharing his personal experience and pointing us to the cross and the power of Christ's resurrection, Jackson shows us how we can take that journey with hope. In the pages of this booklet, he walks with us through the grieving process and reminds us to "lean on our Creator and each other" for comfort.