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101 Ways to Go Zero Waste
Kathryn Kellogg - 2019
Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying “no” to straws and grocery bags, and “yes” to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers.In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares these tips and more, along with DIY recipes for beauty and home; advice for responsible consumption and making better choices for home goods, fashion, and the office; and even secrets for how to go waste free at the airport. “It’s not about perfection,” she says. “It’s about making better choices.”This is a practical, friendly blueprint of realistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants to reduce their waste.
Black Belt Patriotism: How We Can Restore the American Dream
Chuck Norris - 2008
In it, Norris gives a no-holds-barred assessment of American culture and shows how Americans can get involved and change the nation's course for the better.
Rebuild the Dream
Van Jones - 2012
It’s the dream of a country where, if you work hard and play by the rules, you can live with dignity, provide for your family, prosper, and give your children a better life. It’s also the uniting principle that a country that strives for greatness must also take care of its most vulnerable in times of hardship and need. But right now the American Dream is an illusion. Tens of millions of willing workers can’t find jobs. Millions of homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure and millions more are underwater. Instead of investing in our shared future, politicians are giving tax breaks to the rich and then slashing vital services families depend on. Rather than expanding protections for the middle class during these difficult economic times, workers rights are being gutted and public unions are under siege. But a new movement - Rebuild the Dream — is rising all across America. It’s a movement that is growing stronger by the day, and will continue to gain momentum until regular Americans can find jobs, afford to go to college, retire with dignity, and secure a future for their children and their communities.It was born among the teachers, students, firefighters and nurses of Wisconsin who took over their Capitol to stop Governor Walker’s power grab. Now it’s spreading as millions of other Americans–inspired by the events in Madison, Wisconsin–stand up to say “No” to right-wing attacks on the middle class. Van Jones – bestselling author, former Green Jobs Czar to President Obama, and human rights pioneer – is channeling this new wave of energy. Rebuild The Dream – part memoir, part manifesto – forms the core of this exciting movement. Rather than casting today’s political battles as familiar fights between liberals and conservatives, or even as a tug of war between Wall Street and Main Street, Jones presents the conflict in more dire terms: cheap patriotism versus deep patriotism. At stake: the survival of the American Dream itself.Outraged by the escalating attacks on America’s middle class and working families, Rebuild the Dream issues a bold defense of the progressive values that made the 20th Century an American Century. Rejecting the fashionable mantra of cut-backs and austerity, Jones makes the case for public policies and investments that will create 10 million, good-paying American jobs. Along the way, he argues that the 21st Century can be the Second American Century, if the deep patriots stay true to the American ideal of “liberty and justice for all.” And perhaps most surprisingly – Jones extracts powerful insights from the success of the tea party movement.In Rebuild the Dream, Jones spells out how a renewed movement, grounded in tough-minded American idealism, can once again inspire millions to come together and offer real solutions to America’s toughest problems.
Terry Brooks: Series Reading Order: Series List: Original Shannara Books, Heritage of Shannara, Word & Void Books, Voyage of the Jerl of Shannara, High Druid of Shannara, Genesis by Terry Brooks
Series List - 2016
It is a simple to follow checklist that consists of all of Terry Brooks' work. This book is free with an Amazon Unlimited subscription. This Series List consists of: Original Shannara Books Chronological Order of Original Shannara Books Heritage Of Shannara Books Word & Void Books Voyage Of The Jerl Shannara Books High Druid Of Shannara Books Genesis Of Shannara Books Legends Of Shannara Books Dark Legacy Of Shannara Books Paladins Of Shannara Short Stories Defenders Of Shannara Books Chronological Order of Shannara Books Series Magic Kingdom Of Landover Books Standalone Novels Short Stories Anthologies Shannara Graphic Novels Non-Fiction Books All of the information is available on the authors website. This kindle only list allows you to conveniently look at all of the author's work without having to be connected to the internet. This list does comply with the United States Copyright Office circular 34 as it is just a title list showing what year the books in each series and stand alone novels were published. My hopes are that this list is helpful when choosing your next Terry Brooks book to read.
A Civil Action
Jonathan Harr - 1995
After finding that her child is diagnosed with leukemia, Anne Anderson notices a high prevalence of leukemia, a relatively rare disease, in her city. Eventually she gathers other families and seeks a lawyer, Jan Schlichtmann, to consider their options.Schlichtmann originally decides not to take the case due to both the lack of evidence and a clear defendant. Later picking up the case, Schlichtmann finds evidence suggesting trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination of the town's water supply by Riley Tannery, a subsidiary of Beatrice Foods; a chemical company, W. R. Grace; and another company named Unifirst.In the course of the lawsuit Schlichtmann gets other attorneys to assist him. He spends lavishly as he had in his prior lawsuits, but the length of the discovery process and trial stretch all of their assets to their limit.
Silent Spring
Rachel Carson - 1962
The book documents the adverse environmental effects caused by the indiscriminate use of pesticides. Carson accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation, and public officials of accepting the industry's marketing claims unquestioningly.The book appeared in September 1962 and the outcry that followed its publication forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson’s book was instrumental in launching the environmental movement.
Origins: How Earth's History Shaped Human History
Lewis Dartnell - 2019
But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming. Mountainous terrain led to the development of democracy in Greece. Atmospheric circulation patterns later on shaped the progression of global exploration, colonization, and trade. Even today, voting behavior in the south-east United States ultimately follows the underlying pattern of 75 million-year-old sediments from an ancient sea. Everywhere is the deep imprint of the planetary on the human.From the cultivation of the first crops to the founding of modern states, Origins reveals the breathtaking impact of the earth beneath our feet on the shape of our human civilizations.
Alexa: 1001 Tips and Tricks How To Use Your Amazon Alexa devices
Alexa Adams - 2017
From shopping, to even getting information on flight times, to even tracking when to walk your dog, Alexa can do this. With over 23,000 skills and more being developed each day, Alexa is here to stay and is here to help you. But what can you do with Alexa? What are some of the abilities of Alexa that you can engage in, some that you can use to truly benefit yourself and others? Well, you’re about to find out. Here is a preview of what you'll learn:
All of the different Echo devices and what they entail
Various tips on how to use them all
Tips to use the various features, including shopping
Troubleshooting tips in order to have the best Amazon Echo experience
Why you might consider getting one over another
The capabilities of Alexa, including a whole slew of various things you can inquire from Alexa
A comprehensive list of 1001 things to do with Alexa, including valuable tips and tricks
You can become the Echo master that you know you can be, and this book is just the beginning of it all. With this, you’ll be able to control your Echo in the way that it’s meant to be, in the ways that you want it to be, and the different natures of this. Become the person that you want to be today, and make sure that you learn about your Echo, since you truly won’t regret it the moment you begin to use it, and you’ll master it even more with every interaction.
Learn Visually: Basic Excel Formulae: Take your spreadsheets and learn some of the key powerful formulae which will allow you to analyse and present your data effectively
Diane Griffiths - 2014
You have access to so much information - but where do you start and what is actually useful?! This particular book takes you right back to formula basics; exactly what a formula is, how to create one and what formulas can do. Then you'll learn about using functions in your formulas, a useful Excel feature which is designed to make your life easier. It will give you the starting blocks that you need in order to present and make sense of a spreadsheet in a quick and easy way that will give your confidence and career a boost. Formulae include: - Basic Arithmetic - SUM - IF - AND/OR - COUNT / COUNTA - AVERAGE / MAX / MIN - VLOOKUP / HLOOKUP - Bonus - Validation
The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and our Health—and a Vision for Change
Annie Leonard - 2010
Leonard examines the “stuff” we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet.The Story of Stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by everyone from Stephen Colbert to Tavis Smiley to George Stephanopolous on Good Morning America, as well as far-reaching print and blog coverage. Uncovering and communicating a critically important idea—that there is an intentional system behind our patterns of consumption and disposal—Annie Leonard transforms how we think about our lives and our relationship to the planet.From sneaking into factories and dumps around the world to visiting textile workers in Haiti and children mining coltan for cell phones in the Congo, Leonard, named one of Time magazine’s 100 environmental heroes of 2009, highlights each step of the materials economy and its actual effect on the earth and the people who live near sites like these.With curiosity, compassion, and humor, Leonard shares concrete steps for taking action at the individual and political level that will bring about sustainability, community health, and economic justice. Embraced by teachers, parents, churches, community centers, activists, and everyday readers, The Story of Stuff will be a long-lived classic.
Lisa Gardner Series Order & Checklist: Detective D.D. Warren Series, FBI Profiler Series, Tessa Leoni Series, All Other Novels & Alicia Scott Books
ReadList - 2015
A quick-reference title checklist made for your kindle - Lisa Gardner book list in order. ALL novels in ALL series. Includes short stories, where to find them and where they fit in the series, as well as all stand-alone books.- FREE with your Kindle Unlimited Subscription- Automatic updates with each new book release- All series, short stories, and stand-alone worksCONVENIENT ON YOUR KINDLE- Tap open just like other books on your kindle instead of searching through websites and hoping they are up-to-date.- Check off the books you've read: Tap the book title and choose highlight from the pop-up.AUTOMATIC UPDATES:- This list is updated each time Lisa Gardner releases a new book.- Kindle Unlimited subscribers: Get your updated list by simply returning this booklet to the Cloud. When you need it again later, retrieve it and the updates will be there.- Buyers: Turn on Auto Updates for your device. When Amazon pushes the updated list through, your list will update to the latest version.COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE: This is a title list only. In reading order. No portions of the books mentioned have been reproduced here. It complies with United States Copyright Office circular 34.THIS CHECKLIST COVERS ALL OF LISA GARDNER'S WORKS, INCLUDING PEN-NAME ALICIA SCOTTDetective D.D. Warren SeriesTessa Leoni SeriesFBI ProfilerFamily Secrets TrilogyThe Guiness Gang TrilogyStand Alone NovelsB000APTQPU
Data Warehousing
Reema Thareja - 2009
It provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Data Warehousing and aims to impart a sound knowledge to users for creating and managing a Data Warehouse.The book introduces the various features and architecture of a Data Warehouse followed by a detailed study of the Business Requirements and Dimensional Modelling. It goes on to discuss the components of a Data Warehouse and thereby leads up to the core area of the subject by providing a thorough understanding of the building and maintenance of a Data Warehouse. This is then followed up by an overview of planning and project management, testing and growth and then finishing with Data Warehouse solutions and the latest trends in this field. The book is finally rounded off with a broad overview of its related field of study, Data Mining. The text is ably supported by plenty of examples to illustrate concepts and contains several review questions and other end-chapter exercises to test the understanding of students. The book also carries a running case study that aims to bring out the practical aspects of the subject. This will be useful for students to master the basics and apply them to real-life scenario.
How Bad Are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything
Mike Berners-Lee - 2010
By talking through a hundred or so items, Mike Berners-Lee sets out to give us a carbon instinct for the footprint of literally anything we do, buy and think about. He helps us pick our battles by laying out the orders of magnitude. The book ranges from the everyday (foods, books, plastic bags, bikes, flights, baths...) and the global (deforestation, data centres, rice production, the World Cup, volcanoes, ...) Be warned, some of the things you thought you knew about green living may be about to be turned on their head. Never preachy but packed full of information and always entertaining.
F**k Plastic: 101 ways to free yourself from plastic and save the world
The F Team - 2018
In this proactive illustrated book, you'll find 101 simple ways to cut plastic from:-FOOD AND DRINK e.g. freeze fresh veg rather than buying frozen, and buy beeswax wrap over clingfilm- AROUND THE HOUSE e.g. buy bars of soap instead of hand dispensers and swap scourers for natural cloths- YOUR LIFESTYLE e.g. how to have a plastic-free party and find good plastic-free make-upTogether we can save our oceans - and we will!
How to Give Up Plastic: A Guide to Changing the World, One Plastic Bottle at a Time
Will McCallum - 2018
Tips on giving up plastic include:· Washing your clothes within a wash bag to catch plastic microfibers (the cause of 30% of plastic pollution in the ocean)· Replacing your regular shampoo with bar shampoo· How to lobby your supermarket to remove unnecessary packaging · How to throw a plastic-free birthday party· How to convince others to join you in giving up plasticPlastic is not going away without a fight. We need a movement made up of billions of individual acts, bringing people together from all backgrounds and all cultures, the ripples of which will be felt from the smallest village to the tallest skyscrapers. This is a call to arms - to join forces across the world and to end our dependence on plastic.#BreakFreeFromPlastic
Plastic is not going away without a fight. We need a movement made up of billions of individual acts, bringing people together from all backgrounds and all cultures, the ripples of which will be felt from the smallest village to the tallest skyscrapers.
'Plastic waste is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world' Theresa May'As Head of Oceans at Greenpeace, Will is on the front line of humanity's global fight against plastic. This timely book not only explains how we got into this mess, but most importantly offers an optimistic and proactive approach as to how we can get out of it'. - Richard Walker, Managing Director at Iceland