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From ![]() From Cultural Captivity to Focused IntentionFrom: Resilience Imperative |
We are so interconnected that if Western shoppers stopped going to Walmart to get more on the cheap, the Chinese economy might falter, putting at risk the financing of American debt and throwing … | Michael Lewis; Pat Conaty | 33 | 2012 | $3.30 Add |
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From ![]() From Digital Natives to i-KidsFrom: i-Minds, 2nd edition |
In this chapter, I am going to speak of a critical dynamic that i-media has with play, learning, and creativity. This is a dynamic that concerns mostly digital natives, and the now very young: … | Mari K Swingle | 12 | 2019 | $1.20 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! From Fixed Self to Infinite LThe Fractal Nature of Identity From: The Web of Meaning |
This chapter asserts that once the reality of a connected universe is embraced, new forms of identity naturally emerge. Rejecting dualism and reductionism, paradigm shifts, pantheism, Buddhism, … | Jeremy Lent | 21 | 2021 | $2.10 Add |
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From ![]() From i-Kids to i-BrainsFrom: i-Minds, 2nd edition |
In this chapter, I would like to speak to my greater concern. Not changes in temporary brain state(s), or vulnerabilities that leave us all somewhat liable, not even the differences in … | Mari K Swingle | 17 | 2019 | $1.70 Add |
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From ![]() From Premodern Past to Digital Present |
The disappearance of commons across the globe pushes the author to act on her expriences in Scotland, throwing her support behind the Idle No More movement. | Heather Menzies | 9 | 2014 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() From the HeartThe Golden Rule with Karen Armstrong and Joan Halifax |
Compassion is a virtuous cycle, and practicing the Golden Rule yields an expanded sense of self, which yields ever more compassionate behavior.philosophers and religious leaders such as … | James Hoggan | 7 | 2016 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() From the HeartSpeak the Truth, but not to Punish with Thich Nhat Hanh |
Thich Nhat Hanh used the example of a pine tree and suggested, what if that tree asked us what it could do to help the world? Our answer would be very clear: “You should be a beautiful, … | James Hoggan | 10 | 2016 | $1.00 Add |
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From ![]() From the HeartWe Need Warmheartedness with The 14th Dalai Lama |
Tibet offers an acute lesson in interconnectedness that is hard to miss when you’re there. Tibet showed me precisely how an area can suffer when climate change is on fast forward. I also … | James Hoggan | 12 | 2016 | $1.20 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! From Welfare State to Partner StateFrom: Civilizing the State |
From Welfare State to Partner State delves into imagining a new form of civil society and governance that involves democratization and empowerment, which has been called the Partner State. | John Restakis | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From ![]() Fruits and NutsFrom: Resilient Agriculture |
This chapter features case studies of fruit and nut growers and describes the ways in which they adapt to climate change and promote sustainable growing practices. These include using overhead … | Laura Lengnick | 30 | 2015 | $3.00 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Fruits and NutsPART 4 |
This chapter features case studies of fruit and nut growers and describes the ways in which they adapt to climate change and promote sustainable growing practices. It features various resilience … | Laura Lengnick | 23 | 2022 | $2.30 Add |
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From ![]() Gardening, Agroecology and Forming Relationships with the Land |
Alliances are being formed, facilitating scale-up. New food assembly and distribution hubs are being created for farmers producing on a larger scale but still using more responsible … | Heather Menzies | 10 | 2014 | $1.00 Add |
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From ![]() Generation RisingFrom: The Color of Food |
Portrait 1: Tierra Negra. Tahz Walker and Cristina Rivera-Chapman, Tierra Negra Farms Portrait 2: Breaking Down Borders. Kandace Vallejo, Ivon Diaz, Cristina Dominguez-Eshelman, Manny Garcia … | Natasha Bowens | 59 | 2015 | $5.90 Add |
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From ![]() Getting Back to Our Roots – Nathan Lewis and the Veteran’s SanctuaryFrom: Field Excercises |
Readings in this book consist of case studies of programs that use outdoor activities such as farming and gardening to help veterans cope with PTSD and disability. This reading discusses the … | Stephanie Westlund | 16 | 2014 | $1.60 Add |
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From ![]() Getting into the StreetsOrganizing Your Community From: Educating for Action |
Although the terms “organizing” and “activism” are often considered synonymous, there are important distinctions. Organizing is about developing a large number of … | Drew Robert Winter | 14 | 2014 | $1.40 Add |
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From ![]() Getting into the StreetsActivist Guidelines and Case Studies From: Educating for Action |
This chapter provides four snapshots of activism. Jason Del Gandio begins with how to initiate and facilitate an organizing meeting. This is usually the first place activists begin — … | Aaron Zellhoefer; Anthony J. Nocella II; James Generic; Jason Del Gandio | 22 | 2014 | $2.20 Add |

















