Turning Away from Technology presents a mosaic of ideas and tools for understanding the big technological picture in the context of the global economy. Fifty distinguished thinkers discuss the negative impacts of the technological revolution and present a healing vision for the 21st century.
This inspiring biography explores the life and work of the land trust pioneer, peace activist, and father of the relocalization movement. Robert Swann was a self-taught economist and a tireless champion of decentralism, promoting community resilience and food independence. A conscientious war resistor imprisoned for his beliefs, Bob Swann engaged in lifelong nonviolent direct action against war, racism, and economic inequity. His legacy is a vision of a life-affirming, alternative economy based on land and monetary reform. Swann’s story is also the untold history of decentralism in the United States. He forged tools to build productive, resilient local and regional economies. He associated with a constellation of vital, intelligent, independent authors and activists, and ultimately co-founded the Schumacher Society based on the philosophies of Small Is Beautiful author E. F. Schumacher. Now as global industrial civilization flails in the throes of ecological and economic crisis, Swann’s innovations are at the ready to help neighborhoods, local entrepreneurs, and willing communities rebuild at appropriate scales.
In Service of the Wild begins and ends on the author's home ground, thirty-five acres of farmed-out land now planted in Scotch pine monoculture. Mills imagines her northern Michigan landscape from its barren glaciated past to its climax as maplebeech hardwood forest to the ways in which logging, slash fires, and agriculture transformed the Northwoods ecology. With her trademark humor and humility, Mills invites the reader along as she learns to dig up, plant anew, and generally to assist the regenerative processes of time and nature.
Car thief turned race car driver, Michael Langdon has worked hard to build his image. To take it to the next level he needs to kick it up a notch. Madeleine Kane is a genius at adjusting public perception. With her in charge, he's guaranteed to look better while keeping hs darkest secrets in the past.
Off on the wrong foot with a handsome count in a beautiful kingdom… Carrie Dunn, a writer working on a story, has just arrived in San Rinaldo, a beautiful kingdom on the Mediterranean Sea. While she’s enjoying a meal on a terrace with a fantastic view, a group of famous people arrive and force her to change tables. Then a handsome man tells Carrie that he’s just paid her tab, which only serves to infuriate her further. She verbally assaults the man, not realizing that he is local royalty…
I’m suspicious of his dangerous charms, but I also can’t help falling for them… Caterina is the youngest daughter of the Montecrespi family, which rules the principality of San Rinaldo. Her older brother has always tried to control her life. However, Caterina is certain that an architect named Matthew, who has earned her brother’s trust, is nothing more than a fraud. She is confident that she can reveal Matthew’s dark past. Yet the more she experiences his dangerous charms, the more she falls for him…
Ronnie’s elder brother has helped her land a tutoring job on the Italian island of Sardinia, but he’s also warned her that her employer, Guido, is dangerous. The first sight of him leaves her speechless?what a gorgeous man! But even before Ronnie starts her job teaching English to his niece, Guido is visibly hostile toward her. While sensing there will be some trouble ahead, Ronnie finds herself falling for Guido despite herself.
Beth visited the seaside villa in hopes of finding her stepbrother to tell him about her ailing stepfather. But her stepbrother was nowhere to be found. While at a loss for what to do next, Beth meets Lorenzo, a domineering man with a mysterious gaze. She is immediately drawn to this man who reeks of danger. But Lorenzo does not believe her story, saying that lying is in a woman’s nature! She learns that her stepbrother might be in some trouble, but she doesn’t want to leave Lorenzo. Then, before she can disappear, Lorenzo claims her lips in a deep kiss!
Damiano and Sofia, the Duke and Duchess of San Rinaldo, have been living apart for the past five months. Damiano was the man she’s loved since she was a little girl, but there’s only so much she can take! Damiano has been keeping a mistress ever since Sofia married him. Their son is her only source of joy. Even their people are gossiping about the possibility of their divorce. When Damiano orders her to play the part of the happy wife more convincingly to squelch the rumors, she’s amazed at his gall!
Giselle closed down her catering company after losing her dear cofounder and her boyfriend at the same time. While she apologized to her clients for canceling their reservations, Fayiz, a sexy, wealthy man, did not accept her apology and asked her to honor her contract. Giselle, pressured and intimidated, ended up taking the job and successfully served the “passion course.” The serious Fayiz complimented Giselle on completing the job, and then out of nowhere asked her to move in with him. What could he possibly be thinking?
I remember the day when my life began to spin out of control... Without going into too much detail, it was the day that a birthday cake, a very naughty gift, an incredible one-night stand and a "cover curse" at the magazine I work for all came together....
If I can't get married, I should never have met him in the first place. Helen is ostracized from social circles because of her relatives. While attending a ball in London, she is rescued by a stranger when she is almost kidnapped by thugs. The man is so tall and handsome, a lovely gentleman. A sudden change in the weather forces them to spend the night in a cabin they find by chance, but they part without revealing their true identities. But who would have thought that Martin, the next Earl of Merton whom she meets again at a dinner party, is the one who saved her? But she has to put his infatuation to rest because she believes she's not worthy of him!
I’ve never thought of him as my stepbrother. Not once… When Shiona is reunited with her stepbrother, Jake, his scornful gaze brings back the pain of the past. Her mother had married into Jake’s family, and Shiona had always secretly been in love with him. But he still blames her for his brother’s death. Jake’s cold attitude toward Shiona shatters her, but his engagement brings forth an unexpected turn of events!
You're about to discover the amazing power of Wiccan magick, including Wiccan beliefs, history, customs, and of course, spells! This book will explain to you how Wiccan magick works, and how you can begin practicing it from home. You will learn about the different days of the week to cast particular spells, and also the different lunar cycles to be aware of. Further, you'll be given a comprehensive list of the different items that can be used during Wiccan spell-casting. Most importantly, you'll be provided with some simple and safe spells that you can try out right away. All of these spells are suitable for beginners, and are a great way to get started with Wiccan magick! This includes spells for love, money, safety, confidence, success, and more! Here Is What You'll Learn About...What is WiccaSpells for Different Lunar StagesSpells for Different DaysTools Used for Spell-CastingHow to Perform a Love SpellHow to Perform a Money SpellHow to Perform a Binding SpellHow to Perform a Confidence SpellMuch, Much More!
Greg Chalmers knows when someone is lying. That's how he ends up helping the police with an unusual case. A woman is found covered in blood, claiming she has no memory. Is she lying? He doesn’t think so. But for the first time, his attraction to her could be clouding his judgment!
ON THE EDGE OF DANGER It was the fight of Kim Collins's life and she had the scars to prove it. Even with prison bars between her and her assailant, the horror of his attack was crystal clear. Released on parole, his vow for revenge spurred her to put distance between them.
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