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Small World, Big Ideas

Author : Satish Kumar
Publisher : Aurum
ISBN 13 : 0711275386
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Small World, Big Ideas written by Satish Kumar and published by Aurum. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small World, Big Ideas collects twelve of the most inspiring and courageous activists together to share their stories and present an inspiring vision of what each of us can do to build a better world today. There's an activist in all of us, and you don't have to shout about it to be heard. And to prove it, life-long campaigner and former Jain monk Satish Kumar has invited twelve of those activists he most admires to share their own inspiring stories in Small World, Big Ideas, revealing—some, for the very first time—who or what made them want to change the world and what kind of world they want to help create. This book collects the thoughts, hopes and visions of some of the most significant figures in the global fight for a better and more compassionate world. As well as Satish Kumar, we hear from: Deepak Chopra - The mind-body healing pioneer discusses his journey from growing up in post-war India to learning about Ayurvedic medicine, to his current work promoting spiritual knowledge and working for world peace. Jane Goodall - The renowned scientist and conservationist tells of the people who have inspired her in her work to pretect animals, and the reasons she has for hope in the future. Franny Armstrong - The McLibel filmmaker writes about her politicisation as a teenager, her involvement with the Greenpeace movement and the next steps in the fight against climate change. Bob Brown - The Australian Green politician shares stories from his time as an ecologist and lawmaker, and his belief in how democracy can be used to bring people together to fight the looming crises facing Planet Earth. Tim Flannery - The explorer and ecologist tells of watching the ecosystems around him disappear, his travels to remote areas around the world and how the only hope for our future lies in connecting with others to act together. Polly Higgins -The late environmental lawyer discusses how the concept of Earth Law, and how she came to fight for ecocide to be recognised as a crime against humanity. Caroline Lucas - England's only Green MP, Lucas writes about how she has fought all her life to change the political system, and how radical change is always possible! Bill McKibben - The writer and activist discusses moving from writing to political campaigning, and how he founded 350.org, the global grass-roots organization that works to halt and reverse climate change. Carlo Petrini - The slow food advocate tells of growing up in Piedmont, and of how we can change the world by putting food back at the centre of our lives. Vandana Shiva - The ecofeminist discusses how the multiple crises which she has fought – climate change, misogyny and inequality – are all interlinked, and how our response must be similarly all-encompassing. Whether they have championed the tragic plight of Indian farmers impoverished by the domination of the agro-giants or shamed Hollywood into treating climate change as a serious concern these are the people who have made their voices heard. Their illuminating and often moving life stories will inspire all of us to get off the couch and do something ourselves to help shape a better world.

The Big Idea Book

Author : David Owen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1841126144
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book The Big Idea Book written by David Owen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-14 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideas are like buses, you wait forever and then 500 come along atonce. The Big Idea Book is 500 novel, ingenious anddownright crazy ideas designed to inspire, amuse and divert.Developed by the team behind the innovative website, Idea-a-Day atwww.idea-a-day.com, itcovers everything from business to travel, politics to money andeverything in between. Idea-a-Day has a vast network of followers and contributors -some famous, some infamous, some revered, some reviled – whopost ideas to be read, enjoyed, used or abused. Seth Godin, MalcolmMaclaren and Wayne Hemmingway are just a few of its fans. In TheBig Idea Book all this creative energy is mixed together withunpublished ideas, quotes, cartoons, illustrations andthought-pieces to give creatives and cool office types a visual andintellectual treat guaranteed to kickstart the imagination andcreative flair!

Human Frontiers

Author : Michael Bhaskar
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262545101
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Human Frontiers written by Michael Bhaskar and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why has the flow of big, world-changing ideas slowed down? A provocative look at what happens next at the frontiers of human knowledge. The history of humanity is the history of big ideas that expand our frontiers—from the wheel to space flight, cave painting to the massively multiplayer game, monotheistic religion to quantum theory. And yet for the past few decades, apart from a rush of new gadgets and the explosion of digital technology, world-changing ideas have been harder to come by. Since the 1970s, big ideas have happened incrementally—recycled, focused in narrow bands of innovation. In this provocative book, Michael Bhaskar looks at why the flow of big, world-changing ideas has slowed, and what this means for the future. Bhaskar argues that the challenge at the frontiers of knowledge has arisen not because we are unimaginative and bad at realizing big ideas but because we have already pushed so far. If we compare the world of our great-great-great-grandparents to ours today, we can see how a series of transformative ideas revolutionized almost everything in just a century and a half. But recently, because of short-termism, risk aversion, and fractious decision making, we have built a cautious, unimaginative world. Bhaskar shows how we can start to expand the frontier again by thinking big—embarking on the next Universal Declaration of Human Rights or Apollo mission—and embracing change.

Small World

Author : Ishta Mercurio
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683354672
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book Small World written by Ishta Mercurio and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Nanda is born, the whole of her world is the circle of her mother’s arms. But as she grows, the world grows too. It expands outward—from her family, to her friends, to the city, to the countryside. And as it expands, so does Nanda’s wonder in the underlying shapes and structures patterning it: cogs and wheels, fractals in snowflakes. Eventually, Nanda’s studies lead her to become an astronaut and see the small, round shape of Earth far away. A geometric meditation on wonder, Small World is a modern classic that expresses our big and small place in the vast universe.

Violence

Author : Slavoj Zizek
Publisher : Picador
ISBN 13 : 1429942061
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Violence written by Slavoj Zizek and published by Picador. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosopher, cultural critic, and agent provocateur Slavoj Žižek constructs a fascinating new framework to look at the forces of violence in our world. Using history, philosophy, books, movies, Lacanian psychiatry, and jokes, Slavoj Žižek examines the ways we perceive and misperceive violence. Drawing from his unique cultural vision, Žižek brings new light to the Paris riots of 2005; he questions the permissiveness of violence in philanthropy; in daring terms, he reflects on the powerful image and determination of contemporary terrorists. Violence, Žižek states, takes three forms--subjective (crime, terror), objective (racism, hate-speech, discrimination), and systemic (the catastrophic effects of economic and political systems)--and often one form of violence blunts our ability to see the others, raising complicated questions. Does the advent of capitalism and, indeed, civilization cause more violence than it prevents? Is there violence in the simple idea of "the neighbour"? And could the appropriate form of action against violence today simply be to contemplate, to think? Beginning with these and other equally contemplative questions, Žižek discusses the inherent violence of globalization, capitalism, fundamentalism, and language, in a work that will confirm his standing as one of our most erudite and incendiary modern thinkers.

Mini Philosophy

Author : Jonny Thomson
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472282183
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book Mini Philosophy written by Jonny Thomson and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Engaging, smart and wise, Mini-Philosophy is a diverse taster menu of ideas on life, the mind and the world. Nutritious, bite-sized portions of philosophy that whet the appetite for more' - David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks Why do people enjoy watching scary movies? Should we bet on the existence of God? Why is pleasure better than pain? And when is a duck not a duck? Mini Philosophy is a fascinating journey into what some of the greatest minds of the last 2500 years have to say about the big questions in life, and why they are relevant to us today. Covering everything from Sun Tzu's strategy for winning at board games to Freud's insights into our 'death drive'; why De Beauvoir believed the mothering instinct is a myth to why Schopenhauer probably wasn't much fun at parties, these mini meditations will expand your mind (and bend it too).

Time

Author : Eva Hoffman
Publisher : Profile Books
ISBN 13 : 184765259X
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book Time written by Eva Hoffman and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2010-07-09 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time has always been the great Given, a fact of existence which cannot be denied or wished away; but the character of lived time is changing dramatically. Medical advances extend our longevity, while digital devices compress time into ever briefer units. We can now exist in several time-zones simultaneously, but we suffer from endemic shortages of time. We are working longer hours and blurring the distinctions between labour and leisure. For many, in an inversion of the old adage, time has become more valuable than money. In this look at life's most ineffable element, spanning fields from biology and culture to psychoanalysis and neuroscience, Eva Hoffman asks: are we coming to the end of time as we know it?

250 Big Ideas

Author : Lance Witt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781422800133
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book 250 Big Ideas written by Lance Witt and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Story of CO2

Author : Geoffrey Ozin
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1487533969
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book The Story of CO2 written by Geoffrey Ozin and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The climate crisis requires that we drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions across all sectors of society. The Story of CO2 contributes to this vital conversation by highlighting the cutting-edge science and emerging technologies – a number of which are already commercially available – that can transform carbon dioxide into a myriad of products such as feedstock chemicals, polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fuels. This approach allows us to reconsider CO2 as a resource, and to add "carbon capture and use" to our other tools in the fight against catastrophic climate change. The Story of CO2 explores all aspects of carbon dioxide, from the atomic to the universal perspective, and takes the reader on an epic journey into our physical world, starting from the moment of the Big Bang, all the way to the present world in which atmospheric CO2 concentrations continue to grow. This story seeks to inspire readers with the latest carbon utilization technologies and explain how they fit within the broader context of carbon mitigation strategies in the shift towards a sustainable energy economy.

Big Ideas... for Small Businesses

Author : John Lamerton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910600153
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Big Ideas... for Small Businesses written by John Lamerton and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Former Civil Servant John Lamerton has run more than 60 small businesses since 2000, making millions of pounds, and thousand of mistakes along the way. This book is a collection of the lessons and successes that have led to him coaching and mentoring hundreds of small business owners, teaching them to think bigger, work less, and design their business around the lifestyle they want."--Back cover.

Big Ideas in Small Packages

Author : Molly Pearson
Publisher : Linworth
ISBN 13 : 158683178X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Big Ideas in Small Packages written by Molly Pearson and published by Linworth. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to enhance the reading skills of older students in grades four through twelve. Provides information about genre, a summary for each book, and includes lessons for interactive reading. Also discusses why picture book reading clarifies issues and concepts in history and science and may be less intimidating for some readers.

Big World, Small Planet

Author : Johan Rockstrom
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300218362
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Big World, Small Planet written by Johan Rockstrom and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have entered the Anthropocene - the era of massive human impacts on the planet - and the actions of over seven billion residents threaten to destabilize Earth's natural systems, with consequences for human societies. The authors combine the latest science with storytelling and photography to create a new narrative for humanity's future and reject the notion that economic growth and human prosperity can only be achieved at the expense of the environment

RHS Big Ideas, Small Spaces

Author : Kay Maguire
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 178472338X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book RHS Big Ideas, Small Spaces written by Kay Maguire and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Kay Maguire and RHS Young Designer of the Year Tony Woods provide stylish design ideas, growing tips and advice to help readers turn even the tiniest outdoor space into a beautiful and life-affirming oasis. With 30 step-by-step projects, RHS Big Ideas, Small Spaces shows the urban gardener how to transform balconies, walls, windowsills, rooftops and the smallest of yards. Discover the best planting plans for your garden, with ideas for hanging planted screens, mobile gardens, balcony rail planters and potted shelves. Learn the things you need to know to get your garden started, and how to overcome common problems, and ensure your garden, however small, is beautiful all year round.

Big Ideas for Small Houses

Author : Catherine Foster
Publisher : Penguin Books
ISBN 13 : 9780143773245
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (732 download)

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Download or read book Big Ideas for Small Houses written by Catherine Foster and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at a range of small houses around New Zealand, and the strategies the owners used to get a toehold in the tight housing market. From building a secondary dwelling on an existing family section, to tiny houses on pocket handkerchief pieces of land, these approaches to housing will give ideas and inspiration to all wondering how it can be possible to own a first home in the twenty-first century. Each entry begins with a statement about the strategy the owner used to achieve a home of their own. The houses range in size from 100 square metres right down to a very cosy 34 square metres! Beautifully photographed, and including plans and costs, the houses presented are in Puhoi, west and north Auckland, Raglan, Tamahere, Taupiri, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Wellington and Christchurch.

150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids

Author : Asia Citro
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440576165
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids written by Asia Citro and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring back playtime, all the time! Dive into a Bubbling Swamp World. Drum on an Outdoor Sound Wall. Explore the gooeyness of Glowing Slime. With the one-of-a-kind projects in 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids, your family will rediscover the spirit of imaginative play! These fun activities help develop your child's creativity and skills--all without a screen in sight. Featuring step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs, each budget-friendly project will keep your child entertained, engaged, and learning all day long. Best of all, no one will complain about turning off the TV or computer with such entertaining activities as: Natural Dye Fingerpaints Taste-Safe, Gluten-Free Playdough Erupting Volcano Dinosaur World Fizzy Rainbow Slush Taste-Safe Glow Water Complete with dozens of exercises for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children, 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids will help your family step away from your devices and step into endless afternoons of playtime fun!

The Little Book of Tuff Spot Activities

Author : Ruth Ludlow
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472907337
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Tuff Spot Activities written by Ruth Ludlow and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use one of these simple trays for all sorts of activities from small world play, through maths and language, to cooking and messy play.

Philosophy Sucks . . . Kids Right In!

Author : Nel de Theije - Avontuur
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0897936922
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (979 download)

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Download or read book Philosophy Sucks . . . Kids Right In! written by Nel de Theije - Avontuur and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophizing — considering life questions — stimulates thinking: processing information, reasoning, thinking creatively, evaluating alternatives. Many children are natural philosophers. They observe the world around them from a young age, have a keen sense of right and wrong, and ask endless questions. Stories — fables, fairy tales, parables — are a classic device for teaching lessons about life, morality, chance, consequences, and other cultures to audiences both young and old. Philosophy Sucks...Kids Right In! is a guide that parents and educators can use to structure and guide this process. Contributors Nel de Theije and Leo Kaniok have collected 40 short stories that encourage children to ponder the themes of happiness, love, friendship, peace, freedom, respect and equality — and more. An introductory chart clearly lays out the age groupings the stories are appropriate for, a primary theme, possible secondary themes, and the teaching purpose of the story. Many stories come with discussion papers that suggest areas of exploration with children of different age groups (4-6, 6-8, 8-10 and 10-12) and grades. The open-ended questions stimulate children to experience the stories more intensely, encourage self-reflection, and seek their own answers to the big questions of life.