Author : Miles Litvinoff
Publisher : Checkmark Books
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 21,98 MB
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780816034703
Examines how humans have changed the earth, discusses ecological problems we have caused, and describes what we can do to safeguard our future on the planet.
Author : Miles Litvinoff
Publisher : Gaia Books
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 33,22 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Environmental degradation
ISBN : 9781856750776
Based on the Gaia Atlas of Planet Management edited by Norman Myers, this book looks at ecology, conservation and preservation, not only of plants and animals, but also of land, sea, air, people and cultures. It allows children to make an informed opinion about their lifestyles and what contribution they can make to ensure a sustainable future. It also explains the agenda of the Rio Earth Summit global conference on the environment to the year 2000 and beyond. preservation of plants and animals, as well as land, sea, air, cultures and civilizations. Back-up reference material includes: a glossary of technical and jargon terms, an explanation of map projections and scale, and a guide to understanding and interpreting pie charts, bar charts and graphs. available to people, the problems related to exploitation of these resources and the solutions. An educational reference section includes world maps of continents, regions and countries, mountains and rivers, and seas and oceans. This section also includes explanations of how to understand scales and maps, and how to interpret facts and figures. and Planet, The Greening of Aid: Sustainable Livelihoods in Practice, The People and Countries of Europe and The Junior Cultural Atlas.
Author : Miles Litvinoff
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,24 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Human ecology
ISBN :
Author : Carolyn Merchant
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 23,31 MB
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1136653155
Written by one of the leading thinkers in environmentalism, Earthcare brings together Merchant's existing work on the topic of women and the environment as well as updated and new essays. Earthcare looks at age-old historical associations of women with nature, beginning with Eve and continuing through to environmental activists of today, women's commitment to environmental conservation, and the problematic assumptions of women as caregivers and men as dominating nature.
Author : David Pearson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 21,42 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0684847337
Gathers ideas and advice on building, decorating, furnishing, and living with a toxin-free home built from natural materials.
Author : Norman Myers
Publisher : Anchor Books
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Discusses how we can use our technology and wisdom to foster harmony between the environment and ourselves, to manage our resources, and respect the delicate balance of life on Earth.
Author : Mary Young
Publisher : Oxfam
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,48 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 1899857478
Global Citizenship is not an additional subject, but a way of teaching the existing curriculum, which promotes social justice and equity. This handbook explains Global Citizenship and develops its principles into clear, practical pointers for use in school. By discussing the issues, ideas and approaches in this handbook, users will be able to explore and develop their own understanding of Global Citizenship. Teachers will be able to bring its concepts into their educational practice, through every subject area, into assemblies, and across the whole school. The handbook will be a valuable tool for classroom teachers, head teachers, teacher educators, student teachers and home school educators. It will also be of interest to non-teaching staff, governors/school-board members, and parents.Global Citizenship: The Handbook for Primary Teaching contains: an exploration of issues for In-Service Training, and strategies for implementing whole-school change; ideas and activities for assemblies and classroom work; specific sections mapping Global Citizenship to subject areas for England, Scotland and Wales; a wide range of activities to deliver subject areas including Citizenship/PSHE, PSD and PSE through Global Citizenship; lesson plan and photocopiable resource material to support Literacy/English in the classroom; material relevant to Environmental Studies 5-14; ideas and guidance on incorporating Global Citizenship into the QCA Geography Schemes of Work; a comprehensive list of useful books for children and teachers, resources, weblinks and contact addresses
Author : Dr. Madhukar Nikam And Dr. Aarti Pawar
Publisher : Sankalp Publication
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,59 MB
Release :
Category : Education
ISBN : 9390720982
ABOUT THE BOOK This effort made for the academic cause to have some solid resource in the form of book material for those who are seeking guidance and help in the area of higher education, research, teaching- learning and professional social work education. There are four chapters namely -Current scenario in higher education; Status of research; English for teaching and learning; Professional social work education. And different twenty eight sub-chapters have been given for the depth knowledge of the reader through this book. In this edition, we maintain the features that are most important to readers as well as adding new perspectives that keep the text current. It is hoped that the book titled, “DISCOURSE 0N HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH & TEACHING LEARNING” based on theoretical knowledge would make modest contribution to bring quality study material for not only the students but academicians, researchers and practitioner also get benefited from this book.
Author : Carolyn Merchant
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 36,25 MB
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1136161244
This revised edition of Carolyn Merchant’s classic Reinventing Eden has been updated with a new foreword and afterword. Visionary quests to return to the Garden of Eden have shaped Western Culture. This book traces the idea of rebuilding the primeval garden from its origins to its latest incarnations and offers a bold new way to think about the earth.
Author : Jeff Herman
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 988 pages
File Size : 26,75 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780761510123
"A real find for the aspiring writer."--"The Associated Press "In-depth information."--"The Writer Who are they? What do they want? How do you win them over? Find the answers to these questions and more in the 1998-1999 edition of the "Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents by Jeff Herman. Filled with "the information authors and aspiring authors need in order to avoid having a manuscript end up in the "slush pile," this comprehensive listing is organized in an easy-to-use format. It includes in-depth information about publishing houses and literary agents in the United States and Canada. The specifics include the names and addresses of editors and agents, what they're looking for, comission rates, and other key information. In addition, readers will discover the most common mistakes people make while attempting to solicit an agent (and how to avoid them) as well as numerous suggestions designed to increase the chances of getting representation. "Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents also includes dozens of valuable essays giving readers insight and guidance into such topics as: - How to Write the Perfect Query Letter - The Knockout Nonfiction Book Proposal - How to Thrive After Signing a Publishing Contract - Mastering Ghostwriting and Collaboration - Free Versus Fee: The Issue of Literary Agency Fees About the Author "Jeff Herman is the founder of The Jeff Herman Literary Agency, a leading New York agency. He has sold hundreds of titles and represents dozens of top authors. Herman frequently speaks to writer's groups and at conferences on the topic of getting published.
