Through his writing & his own personal philosophy Ralph Waldo Emerson unburdened his young country of Europe's traditional sense of history & showed Americans how to be creators of their own circumstances His mandate which called for harmony with rather than domestication of nature & for a reliance on individual integrity rather than on materialistic institutions is echoed in many of the great American philosophical & literary works of his time & ours & has given an impetus to modern political & social activism Larzer Ziff's introduction to this collection of fifteen of Emerson's most significant writings provides the important backdrop to the society in which Emerson lived during his formative years ...

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play A sensitive young man who relishes time in nature is at odds with the rough urban culture in which he lives Actors Lee Ingleby Paul Mc Gann John Harkins Sean Mackie Joanne Froggatt Format PALLanguage English Subtitles English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 2 ...

In this title the reverse of the jacket has been printed to be used as a wall poster It is suitable for ages 2-4 years In this delightful series of books under GMC's exciting new imprint Button Books Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page With three title Alphabet Transport & Nature aimed at 2-4 years children will love to be taught their first words with the aid of such absorbing & vibrant illustrations Despite their simplicity there is a richness of content that children will be fascinated by & this wealth of information will be a joy for adults to share & discuss making the potential for learning endless As an educational tool & a pleasure to own this fabulous series of books is a wonderful investment for families ...

Originally published anonymously Nature was the first modern essay to recommend the appreciation of the outdoors as an all-encompassing positive force Emerson's writings were recognized as uniquely American in style & content & launched the idea of going for a walk as a new way of looking at the world Throughout history some books have changed the world They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other They have inspired debate dissent war & revolution They have enlightened outraged provoked & comforted They have enriched lives
- & destroyed them Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals & visionaries whose ideas shook civilization & helped make us who we are

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The perfect companion for children eager to understand the world outside Nature Explorers Box Set contains four fantastic first books on Birds Weather Woodland & Forest & the Seashore Explore the skies with Nature Explorers Birds & discover how a weather forecast is predicted with Nature Explorers Weather Nature Explorers Seashore means that you can explore the beach answering questions such as " What causes tides?" & Nature Explorers Woodland & Forest teaches you everything to know about trees from cold coniferous forest to dry deciduous woodland Each book contains exciting activities like cloud spotting bark rubbing & how to make a bird feeder as well as plenty of fun facts Nature Explorers Box Set is a must for children keen to explore & understand the world around them
Includes: the following titles Nature Explorers Seashore 9780241282533 Nature Explorers Weather 9780241282519 Nature Explorers Woodland & Forest 9780241282526 Nature Explorers Birds 9780241282502
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What&s in Eco Fluxx? Well it has a whole food chain of woodland creatures from leaves to bears It has frogs & snakes & trees & fish & spiders & rabbits & mice & mushrooms & worms It has air & water & dirt & it has the humans whose pollution can endanger such things It has all the standard new rules & actions that make it Fluxx plus a few new ones that go with the theme including the Composting rule (which lets you draw from the bottom of the discard pile) & new types of "eating" goals (which let you win the game if your Keeper says it eats one of the other Keepers in play) Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game At the start of the game each player holds three cards & on a turn a player draws one card then plays one card By playing cards you can put new rules into play that change numerous aspects of the game how many cards to draw or play how many cards you can hold in hand or keep on the table in front of you & (most importantly) how to win the game Nature Fluxx features the same cards & gameplay as Eco Fluxx but with updated card frame art & packaging ...

With a detailed introduction on identifying & classifying gems & 140 individual profiles with clear informative descriptions of each type of stone this title is a suitable identification guide It

Includes:: images that reveal the intricate details & characteristics of earth's treasured jewels & metals 224 pages DK

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Make bubbles that bounce! Stir up a tornado in a jar! Make elastic from a dandelion! Predict weather from cloud formations! Discover the beauty & wonder of nature all year round with these quick easy experiments & activities from Jean Potter You can complete each activity in ten fun-filled minutes or less & the clear step-by-step instructions & illustrations help you get it right every time The projects are organized by season & help you learn about everything from why grass is green to how seals stay warm in icy arctic waters You will find most of the materials already in your home backyard or neighborhood The 112 activities in this book cover every aspect of the natural world including plant & animal life weather ecology rocks & minerals the senses the stars & much more You'll build a mountain the same way the earth does find out whether your neighborhood ants prefer sugar or artificial sweetener discover why maple seeds act like tiny helicopters & explore the effects of acid rain on plants
- all with the help of a leading educator Children Ages 8 12
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In the midst of the current ecological crisis there is often lofty talk of the need for humanity to overcome its divisions & work together to tackle the big challenges of our time But as this new book by Razmig Keucheyan shows the real picture is very different Just take the case of the siting of toxic waste landfills in the United States if you want to know where waste is most likely to be dumped ask yourself where Blacks Hispanics Native Americans & other racial minorities live & where the poorest neighbourhoods are This kind of environmental racism is by no means restricted to the United States it is very much a global phenomenon Keucheyan show how the capitalist response to the crisis has been marked by a massive expansion in environmental finance From carbon markets to pollution permits climate derivatives & catastrophe bonds we are seeing a proliferation of nature-related financial products Instead of tackling the root of the problem the neoliberal strategy seeks to profit from environmental risks Moreover with the rise in natural disasters resource scarcity food crises the destabilization of the poles & oceans & the prospect of tens of millions of climate refugees Western powers are increasingly adopting a military response to ecological problems The Cold War is over welcome to the green wars From New Orleans to the Siachen glacier via the Arctic floes Keucheyan explores the landmark sites of this new climate geostrategy Through a sharp critique of the way capitalism responds to environmental disaster this innovative book provides a fresh perspective on some of the most critical issues confronting our societies today ...