A 2022 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist in Science & Technology An Indigenous environmental scientist breaks down why western conservationism isn't working--and offers Indigenous models informed by case studies, personal stories, and family histories that center the voices of Latin American women and land protectors. Despite the undeniable fact that Indigenous communities are among the most affected by climate devastation, Indigenous science is nowhere to be found in mainstream environmental policy or discourse. And while holistic land, water, and forest management practices born from millennia of Indigenous knowledge systems have much to teach all of us, Indigenous science has long been ignored, otherized, or perceived as "soft"--the product of a systematic, centuries-long campaign of racism, colonialism, extractive capitalism, and delegitimization. Here, Jessica Hernandez--Maya Ch'orti' and Zapotec environmental scientist and founder of environmental agency Piña Soul--introduces and contextualizes Indigenous environmental knowledge and proposes a vision of land stewardship that heals rather than displaces, that generates rather than destroys. She breaks down the failures of western-defined conservatism and shares alternatives, citing the restoration work of urban Indigenous people in Seattle; her family's fight against ecoterrorism in Latin America; and holistic land management approaches of Indigenous groups across the continent. Through case studies, historical overviews, and stories that center the voices and lived experiences of Indigenous Latin American women and land protectors, Hernandez makes the case that if we're to recover the health of our planet--for everyone--we need to stop the eco-colonialism ravaging Indigenous lands and restore our relationship with Earth to one of harmony and respect.
God's Ex-Wife is a "novoir" (part novel/part memoir) in which anecdotes from both authors' lives are woven into a work of fiction, though every character in the story was inspired (at least in part) by an actual person who left an impact on David, Jessica, or both. We never stop learning, and everyone who enters our life is a teacher of sorts (though life itself is the ultimate teacher!) God's Ex-Wife, despite the name, is not about religion; It's about choice, identity, love, education, friendship, and HOPE. It has never been harder to be young in America, especially as a misfit. There is a whole country between New York and Los Angeles, and much of that region is little more than ""The MoFN"" (Middle of F**king Nowhere). This book is offered as a beacon to the young people in those places who-- because of their sexuality, their race, or merely their independent spirit -- have never ""fit in."" We see you. We appreciate you. And we do NOT want you change. But we do want you to leave. You want it too, and we want to empower you to do that. The MoFN (Middle of F**king Nowhere) is no kind of place for a big, Jewish girl with strange clothes, or her only friend: a gay boy with even stranger clothes. But for now that's exactly where Debbie and Phil are stuck. Growing up in the 90's in a cold New England town with nothing to do, no exposure to the world beyond, or experience with people of color (who will eventually play a huge role in their lives), and bullied on a daily basis, they turn to their love of writing and performing , initially as an escape from their monotone misery, and an antidote to their boredom. It is only through the efforts of Mrs. Rosen, Debbie's eccentric and sophisticated mentor, that they realize how far their talents might actually take them. But is there more to Debbie's weirdness than just punk rock and black nail polish? Long since divorced from religion, she is not exactly big on faith. So how does Debbie know what she knows? She can't even answer that herself.
The Seven Secrets of Women Who Have Their Cake and Eat it Too! is designed as a step by step guide for the woman who wishes to make changes in her life and go after her dreams. This book will help you go after the career you want, the relationships you desire and the life you deserve. There are seven incredible women featured in this book who embody the secrets to having your cake and eating it too! We feature the biographies of Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Zhang Xin, Sonia Sotomayor, JK Rowling , Angelina Jolie and Mother Teresa.
Sixty-seven years after Brown V. Board of Education, public education is more segregated and entrenched in white supremacy than in the Jim Crow Era of this nation. The authors argue that an equitable education begins when we remove white supremacy from our teacher preparation programs. This book analyzes the multiple ways in which educator preparation programs continue to center whiteness and white supremacy. Innovative and affective practices are offered by the authors to enhance our educator preparation programs to center the lived experiences of students with marginalized identities in order to create a high-quality, equitable, educational experience.
If you are affected by acne, or have a child who is, you need to read this entire page... You've been lied to about what acne is, what causes it, and how to make it go away!It always seems to happen at the worst time. Like when you're getting ready for that first date, or going to that important job interview. The rest of the day you spend running around trying to figure out how to get rid of it. Just like we've all experienced it, we've all heard the same myths about acne. When you were in High School, how many times did someone tell you that because you have acne, you obviously have poor hygiene?Inside this report, you are going to learn the following information:• The REAL truth about acne• How to decide what type of treatment is best for you• How to prevent acne from ever becoming a problem.• How to help your child get through acne problems.• And much more
With 8 step-by-step projects and a gallery of more than 30 portraits to inspire, DIY Dog Portraits will show children how to turn the love for their pet into a timeless work of art.
The Seven Secrets of Women Who Have Their Cake and Eat it Too! is designed as a step by step guide for the woman who wishes to make changes in her life and go after her dreams. This book will help you go after the career you want, the relationships you desire and the life you deserve. There are seven incredible women featured in this book who embody the secrets to having your cake and eating it too! We feature the biographies of Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Zhang Xin, Sonia Sotomayor, JK Rowling , Angelina Jolie and Mother Teresa.
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