Author: Hannah FairPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
'Not Drowning But Fighting'
Author: Hannah FairFighting Not Drowning
Author: Erica Joan FinniePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Climate change mitigation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The Pacific region is often framed as vulnerable in climate change literature. The hegemony of this discourse means that the Pacific Islands have come to be the ‘poster child’ for climate change and its impacts in academia, media and political forums. A recent body of academic literature has argued that these narratives work to create an ‘other’ that subordinates Pacific countries as inferior to western countries, and fails to recognise the diverse and legitimate experiences of Pacific peoples and their nations. This thesis uses critical discourse analysis to analyse the voices of key Pacific actors who are engaging with and resisting these narratives: the Fiji government and 350 Pacific. I argue that each actor employs vulnerability discourses to invoke a sense of urgency in others to act on climate change. Both the Fiji government and 350 Pacific challenge the notion that the Pacific region is inherently vulnerable to climate change. They each highlight the resilience of Pacific people and nations in the face of climate change. I argue that climate change literature that simply critiques vulnerability narratives needs to engage with the voices of those who are being framed as vulnerable and explore how they understand and use the discourse.
Jesus > Religion
Author: Jefferson BethkePublisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1400205409
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Abandon dead, dry, religious rule-keeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation with a passionate, provocative poem titled "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus." The 4-minute video became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views in its first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year). Bethke's message clearly struck a chord with believers and nonbelievers alike, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouraged to enraged. In his New York Times bestseller Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poem--highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair, and hope. With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based, fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path of destructive behavior. Along the way, Bethke gives you the tools you need to: Humbly and prayerfully open your mind Understand Jesus for all that he is View the church from a brand-new perspective Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he's not a pastor or theologian, but simply an ordinary, twenty-something who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. On this journey, Bethke discovered the real Jesus, who beckoned him with love beyond the props of false religion. Praise for Jesus > Religion: "Jeff's book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Listen to that voice, then follow it--right to the feet of Jesus." --Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody, Always "The book you hold in your hands is Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz meets C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity meets Augustine's Confessions. This book is going to awaken an entire generation to Jesus and His grace." --Derwin L. Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, author of Limitless Life: Breaking Free from the Labels That Hold You Back
Consuming Ocean Island
Author: Katerina Martina TeaiwaPublisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253014603
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Consuming Ocean Island tells the story of the land and people of Banaba, a small Pacific island, which, from 1900 to 1980, was heavily mined for phosphate, an essential ingredient in fertilizer. As mining stripped away the island's surface, the land was rendered uninhabitable, and the indigenous Banabans were relocated to Rabi Island in Fiji. Katerina Martina Teaiwa tells the story of this human and ecological calamity by weaving together memories, records, and images from displaced islanders, colonial administrators, and employees of the mining company. Her compelling narrative reminds us of what is at stake whenever the interests of industrial agriculture and indigenous minorities come into conflict. The Banaban experience offers insight into the plight of other island peoples facing forced migration as a result of human impact on the environment.
Too Many People?
Author: Ian AngusPublisher: Haymarket Books
ISBN: 1608461408
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Too Many People? provides a clear, well-documented, and popularly written refutation of the idea that "overpopulation" is a major cause of environmental destruction, arguing that a focus on human numbers not only misunderstands the causes of the crisis, it dangerously weakens the movement for real solutions. No other book challenges modern overpopulation theory so clearly and comprehensively, providing invaluable insights for the layperson and environmental scholars alike. Ian Angus is editor of the ecosocialist journal Climate and Capitalism, and Simon Butler is co-editor of Green Left Weekly.
Iep Jaltok
Author: Kathy Jetnil-KijinerPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816534020
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
"Iep jāltok is a collection of poetry by a young Marshallese woman highlighting the traumas of her people through colonialism, racism, forced migration, the legacy of nuclear testing by America, and the impending threats of climate change"--Provided by publisher.
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Author: Patrick JF MalonePublisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Nearly one hundred years before Pocahontas, Capt. John Smith, and the founding of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, three people and two worlds collide at the sand cliffs of what would become Virginia Beach. The ills and virtues of both worlds are on display. Will they choose accepted brutality or decide upon a different path and discover a deeper truth about life?
The New Teacher Book
Author: Terry BurantPublisher: Rethinking Schools
ISBN: 0942961471
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Teaching is a lifelong challenge, but the first few years in the classroom are typically a teacher's hardest. This expanded collection of writings and reflections offers practical guidance on how to navigate the school system, form rewarding relationships with colleagues, and connect in meaningful ways with students and families from all cultures and backgrounds.
A Poison Dark and Drowning (Kingdom on Fire, Book Two)
Author: Jessica CluessPublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553535943
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
In the gripping fantasy sequel to A Shadow Bright and Burning that Justine Magazine says is "a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of Infernal Devices (Cassandra Clare)", Henrietta wants to save her love, but his dark magic may be her undoing. “Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL Henrietta wants to save the one she loves. But will his dark magic be her undoing? In the second book in the Kingdom on Fire series, Jessica Cluess delivers her signature mix of magic, passion, and teen warriors fighting for survival. Hand to fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and Kiersten White. Henrietta came to London to be named the chosen one, the first female sorcerer in centuries. Instead, she discovered a city ruled by secrets. And the biggest secret of all: Henrietta is not the chosen one. Still, she must play the role in order to keep herself and Rook, her best friend and childhood love, safe. But can she truly save him? In order to try, Henrietta persuades Blackwood, the mysterious Earl of Sorrow-Fell, to travel up the coast to seek out new weapons. And Magnus, the brave, reckless flirt who wants to win back her favor, is assigned to their mission. Together, they will face monsters, make powerful allies, and discover that some old wounds are still full of poison. Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1: “This is a novel that gives off light and heat.” —The New York Times “The magic! The intrigue! The guys! We were sucked into this monster-ridden alternative England from page one. Henrietta is literally a ‘girl on fire’ and this team of sorcerers training for battle had a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare’s] Infernal Devices.” —Justine “Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world’s best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!” —TAMORA PIERCE, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Organising Responses to Climate Change
Author: Daniel NybergPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009266926
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Climate change is the most important issue now facing humanity. As global temperatures increase, floods, fires and storms are becoming both more intense and frequent. People are suffering. And yet, emissions continue to rise. This book unpacks the activities of the key actors which have organised past and present climate responses – specifically, corporations, governments, and civil society organisations. Analysing three elements of climate change – mitigation, adaptation and suffering – the authors show how exponential growth of the capitalist system has allowed the fossil fuel industry to maintain its dominance. However, this hegemonic position is now coming under threat as new and innovative social movements have emerged, including the fossil fuel divestment movement, Fridays for Future, Extinction Rebellion and others. In exposing the inadequacies of current climate policies and pointing to the possibilities of new social and economic systems, this book highlights how the worst impacts of climate change can be avoided.