Unmindful Negligence is a book for all to read on several levels. It is about America's intolerant unjust treatment of American Indians, immigrants, Blacks, women and homosexuals explaining psychology how the us vs them behavior is a dominant force even in today's society; it also describes how America has incrementally righted her wrongs trying to live up to the concept of exceptional-ism. The book addresses transcendent themes from our earliest ancestors to present day of how changes in human behavior encourages technology causing dramatic changes in society and government. As a result, America is at a tipping point where issues surrounding discrimination and lack of opportunities can be resolved due to an abundance of testimony and research data compiled by experts. Finally there are counter--prevailing views in the religious and political sphere that are determined to enforce their ideology. They are self-serving interests that often lead to narcissistic behavior that will have a profound effect on the future of America.
In "My Mongolia," meet Naarangerel, a Mongolian girl who will introduce you to her herdsmen family and some of their traditions. She describes some of heir holidays, like Tsegan Sar (White Month), and what daily life is like. You will be treated as a guest, getting a brief glimpse of what life holds for those living in a country few know much about. The story comes to life through colorful drawings made by an art teacher and his fifth grade students in Nalaikh, Mongolia.
Will you pray for Mongolia? There is a warrior spirit found in the Mongolian people that causes them to be suspicious of a God who asks for total submission and obedience, and yet an inner yearning for peace and completeness draws some of them to Him. Please pray for these people and their country that they might become a light in the world, displaying the reality of God's kingdom here on earth. They need prayer warriors to stand with them in this fight for their souls.
Karen F. Stein University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA Rachel Carson is the twentieth century’s most significant environmentalist. Her books about the sea blend science and poetry as they invite readers to share her celebration of the ocean’s wonders. Silent Spring, her graphic and compelling exposé of the damage caused by the widespread aerial spraying of persistent organic pesticides such as DDT, opened our eyes to the interconnectedness of all living beings and the ecological systems we inhabit. Carson’s work challenges our belief that science and technology can control the natural world, asks us to recognize our place in the world around us, and inspires us to treat the earth respectfully. She calls us to rekindle our sense of wonder at nature’s power and beauty, and to tread lightly on the earth so that it will continue to sustain us and our descendants. This book guides readers on a journey through Carson’s life and work, considers Carson’s legacies, and points to some of the continuing challenges to sustainability. It provides a listing of resources for reading, learning, or teaching about the environment, about nature writing, and about Carson and the crucial issues she addressed.
Life is pleasant in picturesque Midnight Sun, Minnesota. With its Northern European old-world charm and architecture, the community provides plenty of ambience, thanks to the senior citizens preoccupied in maintaining cultural heritage and traditions. During Thanksgiving week, a young girl in pursuit of a strawberry ice-cream cone sets off a series of events no one will likely forget. A former resident returns home seeking anonymity and keeping secrets while Willie Gustafson denies aging and full retirement until he finds inspiration from an unlikely source. The entire Halstrom clan endures Thanksgiving dinner with fortitude and family dedication. Four lifetime friends, known as the Viking Pillagers, experience an ice fishing day that is more than just a story about the one that got away. Plus, Karl Walmbach tries to do something nice for his wife but becomes the target of jokes and badgering by his family and friends. Find the warmth and the heart and soul of these and many more citizens to discover why it's wonderful to live here. Uff da! What's Happening in Midnight Sun? completes the experience by providing you with twenty-three delicious hometown recipes.
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