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The sacred balance : rediscovering our place in nature / by Suzuki, David,1936-author.; Hanington, Ian,contributor.; Kimmerer, Robin Wall,writer of foreword.; Mason, Adrienne,contributor.; McConnell, Amanda,contributor.; McKibben, Bill,writer of afterword.; David Suzuki Institute,issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This special 25th anniversary edition of a beloved bestseller invites readers to see ourselves as part of nature, not separate. The world is changing at a relentless pace. How can we slow down and act from a place of respect for all living things? The Sacred Balance shows us how. In this extensively updated new edition, David Suzuki reflects on the increasingly radical changes in science and nature-from the climate crisis to peak oil and the rise in clean energy-and examines what they mean for humankind. He also reflects on what we have learned by listening to Indigenous leaders, whose knowledge of the natural world is profound, and whose peoples are on the frontlines of protecting land and water around the world. Drawing on his own experiences and those of others who have put their beliefs into action, The Sacred Balance combines science, philosophy, spirituality, and Indigenous knowledge to offer concrete suggestions for creating an ecologically sustainable future by rediscovering and addressing humanity's basic needs. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute."--
Subjects: Environmental ethics.; Human ecology.; Social ecology.;
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The world we have : a Buddhist approach to peace and ecology / by Nhất Hạnh,Thích.;
Includes bibliographical references.Using the Buddhist teaching of the impermanence of all things, Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh offers solutions to the problems of global warming, disappearing fossil fuels, massive overconsumption, and unsupportable population growth. He demonstrates how this teaching can offer inner peace and help us use our collective wisdom and technology to restore the Earth's balance.LSC
Subjects: Ecology; Peace; Buddhism and social problems.;
© 2008., Parallax Press,
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My head for a tree : the extraordinary story of the Bishnoi, guardians of nature / by Goodman, Martin,1956-author.; Budhnagar, Ram Niwas Bishnoi,writer of preface.; Vogel, Franck,illustrator.; Wohlleben, Peter,1964-writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Meet the Bishnoi, followers of the only religion with nature conservation at its heart. Today, Bishnois remain fierce defenders of trees and animals, living by principles set by their guru Jambhoji in the fifteenth century. They chase down armed poachers, rescue and care for injured animals, save endangered species, and lead heroic reforestation efforts in the Rajasthani desert. In a time of biodiversity loss and climate change, what lessons do they have to teach us? The story of the Bishnoi is true, though it reads like a fable. In 1730, the Maharajah of Jodhpur sent his troops to chop down a forest in northwest India. When 363 local villagers, led by Amrita Devi, hugged the trees to protect them, the Maharajah's men chopped off their heads. Who are these people who love trees so much that they would give their lives to save them? Martin Goodman was invited deep into the world of the Bishnoi, who asked him to share their message. My Head for a Tree takes us from temples, homes, and schoolrooms to animal sanctuaries, farms, and desert forests, revealing a thriving community of eco-warriors. Their stories inspire and challenge readers to live more kindly and defend nature with a passion. While you can only be born a Bishnoi, Goodman writes, we can all follow their example."--
Subjects: Bishnois; Environmental protection; Human ecology;
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Yukon [videorecording] : wild beauty / by Benkritly, Mèllik,film director.; Frost, Stephen,on-screen participant.; Huot, Jadrino,film producer,screenwriter.; Kehoe, Jennifer,on-screen participant.; Lee, Terry,on-screen participant.; Moses, Mary Jane,on-screen participant.; Dreamscape Media,presenter,publisher.;
Terry Lee, Jennifer Kehoe, Stephen Frost, Mary Jane Moses.Experience the Yukon like never before in this documentary that covers the wild spaces, unique fauna, and some of the highest mountains in Canada, home of the Gold Rush.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Travelogues (Motion pictures); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.
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On fire : the burning case for a green new deal / by Klein, Naomi,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."For more than twenty years, Naomi Klein has been the foremost chronicler of the economic war waged on both people and planet--and the champion of a sweeping environmental agenda with stability and justice at its center. In lucid dispatches from the frontlines--from the ghostly Great Barrier Reef, to the annual smoke-choked skies of the Pacific Northwest, to post-hurricane Puerto Rico, to a Vatican attempting an unprecedented "ecological conversion"--she has penned surging, indispensable lectures and essays for a wide public, with prescient, clarifying information about the future that awaits us and our children if we stick our heads in the sand. They show Klein at her most thoughtful, tracing the evolution of the climate crisis as the key issue of our time, not only as an immediate political challenge but as a spiritual and imaginative one too. Delving into topics ranging from the clash between ecological time and our culture of "perpetual now," to the soaring history of humans' ability to change rapidly in the face of grave threat, to rising white supremacy and fortressed borders as a form of "climate barbarism," this is a rousing call to action for a planet on the brink. Above all, she underscores how we can still rise to the existential challenge of the crisis if we are willing to transform our systems that are producing it, making clear how the battle for a greener world is indistinguishable from the fight for our lives. On Fire is a critical book: it captures the burning urgency of this moment, the fiery energy of a rising movement demanding change now, and lays out an inspiring vision for a sustainable future."--
Subjects: Human ecology.; Climatic changes.; Social change.; Sustainable living.; Environmental justice.; Environmental policy.; Political culture.;
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The peddler of puddles / by Ferry, Beth.; Lichtenheld, Tom.;
"A friendly puddle maker is so accustomed to creating habitats for others that he overlooks his own longing for belonging."--Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Turtles; Puddles; Belonging (Social psychology); Habitat (Ecology);
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1,001 voices on climate change : everyday stories of flood, fire, drought and displacement from around the world / by Lockwood, Devi,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A journalist travels the world to collect personal stories about how flood, fire, drought, and rising seas are changing communities"--
Subjects: Human beings; Water-supply; Human ecology.; Climatic changes; Sea level;
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Feed Us with Trees : Nuts and the Future of Food. by Hay, Elspeth.;
Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: NATURE / Ecology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Agriculture & Food; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture;
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Together, a forest : drawing connections between nature's diversity and our own / by MacLean, Roz.;
"Explore a forest with a curious classroom in this breathtaking new picture book by the author of the beloved More Than Words, and experience the essential beauty of diversity in humanity and nature. Joy and her peers are eager to visit a nearby forest for a class trip. But Joy's excitement quickly turns into anxiety when she is asked to choose one thing in the area for a school assignment. Seeing her classmates connecting with the natural environment, Joy discovers how each of their choices reflect the ways they relate to and interact with the world. Together, a Forest begins as an exciting journey into nature and blossoms into a meditation on how our unique personalities and ways of being help create a more vibrant and beautiful world. The forest reveals that everyone--including those of us with disabilities and neurodivergence--belong to nature. There is no one right way for a mind, body, or person to be. Perfect for classrooms and home libraries with accessible social-emotional and STEM themes, this picture book highlights the importance of interdependence, inclusion and celebrating diversity in our communities."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Nature fiction.; Biodiversity; Forest ecology; Nature; Individual differences; Social integration; Neurodiversity;
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At home on an unruly planet : finding refuge on a changed Earth / by Ostrander, Madeline,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From rural Alaska to coastal Florida, a vivid account of Americans working to protect the places they call home in an era of climate crisis"--
Subjects: Americans; Ecological disturbances.; Human beings; Climatic changes; Environmental degradation; Environmental disasters;
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