In this book, you're the storyteller and the artist and you're on a quest to bring the soulful characters, mythical creatures and magical landscapes of your imagination to life through mixed-media art.
You Matter More Than You Think introduces a new way of thinking about climate change and social change. It focuses on how the small changes we make can have a big impact, and why each of us matters when it comes to sustainability.
This book explores the connections between two of the most transformative processes of the twenty-first century, namely climate change and globalization. In this book, Leichenko and O'Brien present a conceptual framework for analyzing the interactions between these two processes, and illustrate, through case studies, how these interactions create situations of "double exposure."Drawing upon prominent recent and current climate-related events -- Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, recurring droughts in India, and the melting of Arctic sea ice -- the case studies each demonstrate a different pathway of interaction between globalization and global environmental change. Through exploration of these pathways of double exposure, the book also shows how broader human security concerns including growing inequalities, growing vulnerabilities, and unsustainable rates of development are integrally connected to both processes of global change. The double exposure framework not only sheds light on the challenges raised by these two global processes, but also reveals possibilities for using the interactions to generate positive opportunities for action.
Focusing on five influential narrative historians from the eighteenth century, this book offers a critical examination of their contributions to historical writing. It explores the works of Voltaire, Hume, Robertson, Gibbon, and Ramsay, highlighting their unique perspectives and the impact they had on the understanding of history in Europe and America during that era. The analysis delves into their narrative techniques and the broader historical context in which they operated, providing insights into the evolution of historiography.
The Selva Lacandona region in Chiapas, Mexico, has gained significant attention following the Zapatista uprising in 1994, highlighting urgent issues such as deforestation. The book delves into the environmental and socio-political implications of these changes, exploring the intersection of indigenous rights, ecological preservation, and the impact of globalization on this vital rainforest ecosystem. Through detailed analysis, it addresses the challenges faced by the local communities and the broader implications for biodiversity and conservation efforts.
An original study of how Enlightenment ideas shaped the lives of women and the work of eighteenth-century women writers.
Focusing on the socio-legal dynamics of cursing and interpersonal hostility in seventeenth-century Northwest England, this book explores litigation during a time of socio-economic crisis. It examines the intersection of magic, folk medicine, and customary knowledge within legal documents, revealing the complexities of healing and harming practices. By utilizing primary sources like depositions and court manuscripts, it contributes to the scholarship on witchcraft and popular beliefs in a micro-historical early modern context.
Exploring the concept of quantum social change, the book challenges prevailing mindsets about our ability to impact climate change and societal issues. By integrating insights from quantum physics, it encourages readers to rethink their individual and collective potential for transformation. The author, Karen O'Brien, emphasizes the importance of belief in our capacity to instigate change, urging a shift away from deterministic thinking towards a more dynamic understanding of how our actions can influence cultures and systems for a sustainable future.