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Chapter 7
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Chapter 7

Polluted

From: Saved by Science

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Chapter 8
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Chapter 8

Implementation

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Enlivenment

Enlivenment

Ecological Morals as Mutuality in Beauty

From: The Biology of Wonder

In the concluding chapter, Weber proposes a series of biocentric values. 15 $1.50 Add
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Ennobling Influence
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Ennobling Influence

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Ten explores Louise’s experiences with the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) starting in 1947 and the connections it opened up for her. 23 $2.30 Add
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Ethics

Ethics

The Values of the Flesh

From: The Biology of Wonder

This chapter describes the author’s experiences experimenting on living animals, which he terms "crushing the irresistable magic of life." 26 $2.60 Add
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Fall: The Cooling Season

Fall: The Cooling Season

From: The Big Book of Nature Activities

Of all the seasons, we might consider fall as the true start of the new year. It is a time of new beginnings and sad endings as we say goodbye to the warmth and freedom of summer. Cup your ears … ; 67 $6.70 Add
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Hamilton I
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Hamilton I

The Freedom to Live with Some Dignity

From: The Case for Basic Income

This chapters explores Ontario’s basic income project in Hamilton, focusing on how basic income can improve public health. ; ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Hamilton II
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Hamilton II

Thinking Further Down the Road

From: The Case for Basic Income

In this chapter, the authors focus on Jodi Dean, a single mother in Hamilton who was a basic income recipient. ; ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Hamilton III
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Hamilton III

New Choices

From: The Case for Basic Income

This chapter profiles another resident of Hamilton who participated in the basic income pilot. Unlike other participants, James Collura was not disabled, not on social assistance, and did not … ; ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Hold Fast to This
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Hold Fast to This

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Five explores Louise’s relationship with Leonard "Len" Lawrence. The chapter discusses her move to Cabane, her mother’s visit to Canada, her marriage to Len, and … 18 $1.80 Add
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How Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions
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How Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions

From: Runaway Climate

How Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions: Ocean water temperature, acidity, sea-level rise, ocean currents, implications for humans 11 $1.10 Add
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How Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions
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How Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions

From: Runaway Climate

How Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions: Temperature, precipitation and aridity, changes to ecosystems, implications for humans, how hot is too hot? 16 $1.60 Add
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Hungry for Something
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Hungry for Something

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Three follows Louise’s time as a nurse during the First World War at a Russian POW camp on the Eastern Front. The chapter follows her first meeting and later marriage to Russian … 21 $2.10 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: The Big Book of Nature Activities

In an increasingly urbanized world, our children are having fewer encounters with the natural world. They are more likely to experience the flickering screen of a computer or the sounds of … ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

Towards a Poetic Ecology

From: The Biology of Wonder

In the introduction, Weber discusses attempts to separate emotions and nature in the science of biology, and how modern researchers are rejecting this earlier paradigm. 14 $1.40 Add
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Key Nature Concepts for Children to Learn

Key Nature Concepts for Children to Learn

From: The Big Book of Nature Activities

A quick look at nature concepts: Why do we have seasons? Climate change. Evolution. ; 18 $1.80 Add