Human societies have always been deeply interconnected with our ecosystems but today those relationships are witnessing greater frictions tensions & harms than ever before These harms mirror those experienced by marginalized groups across the planet In this novel book David Naguib Pellow introduces a new framework for critically analyzing Environmental Justice scholarship & activism In doing so he extends the field's focus to topics not usually associated with environmental justice including the Israel Palestine conflict & the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States In doing so he reveals that ecological violence is first & foremost a form of social violence driven by & legitimated by social structures & discourses Those already familiar with the discipline will find themselves invited to think about the subject in a new way This book will be a vital resource for students scholars & policy makers interested in transformative approaches to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity & the planet ...

What's the difference between sex & gender? What does it mean to be defined by your gender? Are there only two genders? This informative book helps kids to explore these questions & many more It explains how your gender can have an impact on your life what it means to choose your own gender identity & the importance of gender equality Topics covered include gender stereotypes why there are different toys for boys & girls being intersex & transgender cross-dressing & gender around the world You will also hear from a range of people who share their personal gender philosophies Poet Anthony Anaxagorou discusses his masculinity author Holly Bourne writes about the importance of feminism Krishna Istha explains what it means to be genderqueer & Juno shares her experiences of being transgender Other contributors & celebrities featured include Miley Cyrus Lady Gaga John Legend Jack Monroe Caitlyn Jenner Ru Paul Laura Dockrill Conchita Wurst Andrew Mc Millan & Emma Watson Aimed at young people aged 10 & upwards Part of the groundbreaking & important ' And Other Big Questions' series which offers balanced & considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today Other titles in the series include What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? What is Feminism? Why do we need it? Who are Refugees & Migrants? What makes people leave their homes? What is Consent? Why is it important? ...

Until very recently historians have looked at the past with the tools of the nineteenth century But globalization has fundamentally altered our ways of knowing & it is no longer possible to study nations in isolation or to understand world history as emanating from the West This book reveals why the discipline of global history has emerged as the most dynamic & innovative field in history--one that takes the connectedness of the world as its point of departure & that poses a fundamental challenge to the premises & methods of history as we know it What Is Global History? provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting new approach to history The book addresses some of the biggest questions the discipline will face in the twenty-first century How does global history differ from other interpretations of world history? How do we write a global history that is not Eurocentric yet does not fall into the trap of creating new centrisms? How can historians compare different societies & establish compatibility across space? What are the politics of global history? This in-depth & accessible book also explores the limits of the new paradigm & even its dangers the question of whom global history should be written for & much more Written by a leading expert in the field What Is Global History? shows how by understanding the world's past as an integrated whole historians can remap the terrain of their discipline for our globalized present ...

Whether one is leading an entire organization a business unit or a geographically dispersed team What Is Global Leadership? provides an important resource for developing global leadership talent 256 pages Gundling Ernest ...

What is Graphic Design? explores the issues that have shaped design today & looks at how graphic design has evolved over time from the development of printing to the present day The second chapter breaks the discipline down into its elements looking at typography how text & images are at the heart of graphic design & how reproduction underpins every aspect of graphic design The book concludes with an analysis of a group of young designers who illlustrate just how broad & rich the profession can be The new edition of this classic handbook has been thoroughly revised & redesigned with content focusing on developments in new media An accessible handbook which is a must-have for both students & professional designers ...

Seventy years ago Erwin Schrodinger posed a profound question ' What is life & how did it emerge from non-life?' This problem has puzzled biologists & physical scientists ever since Living things are hugely complex & have unique properties such as self-maintenance & apparently purposeful behaviour which we do not see in inert matter So how does chemistry give rise to biology? What could have led the first replicating molecules up such a path? Now developments in the emerging field of 'systems chemistry' are unlocking the problem Addy Pross shows how the different kind of stability that operates among replicating molecules results in a tendency for chemical systems to become more complex & acquire the properties of life Strikingly he demonstrates that Darwinian evolution is the biological expression of a deeper well-defined chemical concept the whole story from replicating molecules to complex life is one continuous process governed by an underlying physical principle The ...

The third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated &

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As the health benefits of mindfulness have been increasingly recognized & the practice has moved from spiritual & new age to secular realms misconceptions have multiplied So what is the reality? How can one thing help so many people in such different ways even those who would have previously thought it near impossible to tame their racing minds & live with more awareness? In this incisive guide neuroscientist clinical psychologist martial artist & mindfulness teacher Dr Tamara Russell demystifies the confusions that often get in the way of mindfulness training by addressing the most frequently asked questions including What does mindfulness really mean & what are its benefits? How does it actually work? Where does it come from? How can we get the most from it? What are the future possibilities with it? The Q&A approach coupled with a range of practical exercises that allow you to explore the art of mindfulness for yourself takes you on a real behind-the-scenes tour of this potentially life-changing practice in turn helping us to live calmer more contented lives ...

In this beginner's guide Charles Taliaferro addresses the important questions involved in philosophy of religion covering all the major contemporary topics What is Philosophy of Religion? takes a practical question-based approach to the subject inviting the reader to engage with this exciting topic in a down-to-earth way-- 160 pages Taliaferro Charles ...

A detailed & very personal guide to reading & writing poetry by one of the country's leading children's poets Over many years as a working poet Michael Rosen has thought a great deal about what poems are what they can do & the pleasure that comes from writing & reading poetry In this invaluable handbook he shares this knowledge & experience in book form for the very first time Starting with a detailed analysis of a number of classic poems he offers a real writer's guide to writing & performing poems as well as a wealth of technical information & tips He then takes a fascinating look at a selection of his own poems & explains how & why he wrote them Complete with an appendix of poets & useful websites & beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Jill Calder this is the only guide to poetry children & teachers will ever need ...