What are sustainability and sustainability science? In this context, sustainability is a characteristic of a process or state that can be maintained at a certain level indefinitely even as global population increases toward 10 billion. The term, in its environmental usage, refers to the potential longevity of vital human ecological support systems, such as [...]

Here, from Bill Clinton, is a call to action. Giving is an inspiring look at how each of us can change the world. First, it reveals the extraordinary and innovative efforts now being made by companies and organizations - and by individuals - to solve problems and save lives both down the street and [...]

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts affection with her vivid imagination and constant [...]

In a desperate attempt to save his race, the Ildiran Mage-Imperator, Jorah, is forced into a devils bargain with the evil hydrogues. Meanwhile, the gypsy Roamer clans and the green priests of the worldforest are discovering innovative ways to rebel. Forces collide in a fury that will destroy many and devastate the landscape of [...]

Thrifty, down-to-earth advice; a MRS BEETON for the twenty-first century Verlag Murray Autor Harris, Caroline…mehr Infos zu diesem Produkt

Green Apple - Step 1 (Buch + Audio-CD): The True Story of Pocahontas Erzählt von Kelly Reinhart Pocahontas ist die rührende Geschichte einer indianischen Prinzessin, deren Mut das Leben eines weißen Mannes rettete. Niemand konnte sich vorstellen, dass Pocahontas die erste Indianerin sein wurde, die einen weißen Mann heiratet! Ab Klasse 5/6 (A2) [...]

A discussion of the ten classic steps taken by dictators to close down an open society compares them to the policies and laws produced by and attitudes reflected in the current administration in the United States. Verlag Chelsea Green Publishing Autor Wolf, Naomi…mehr Infos zu diesem Produkt

Fundamentals of Building Construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thou-sands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best-selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and [...]

This Book Isnt About Evangelizing Green It: Its About Getting Down in the Trenches and Making It Work In Foundations of Green IT, a team of leading Green IT consultants presents the detailed technical information data center professionals need to systematically identify the right improvements, implement them, maximize savings, and accurately calculate business value. [...]

This long-awaited English edition of the famous Mansfeld gives a full account of all agricultural and horticultural plants, other than ornamentals, grown throughout the world presently or in the past. More than 6040 species are covered, including food crops, forage, oil, fibre, spice, medicinal, industrial and so-called auxiliary plants (shade trees, green manure or [...]