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Beyond the Human Species
The Life of Sri
Aurobindo and the Mother
Georges Van Vrekhem
“Beyond the Human Species
contains many pages that send one’s heart soaring with inspiration.
It provided me with one of the richest reading experiences I have
ever had on divine transformation of the species in general, and the
work of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother in particular. Those who want
to embark on and participate in the greatest spiritual adventure of
all time will find a lot that rewards in this solidly researched and
inspiringly written work.”–Attunement, A Journal of Sound,
Vibration, and Divine Transformation, Jan/Feb. 1999
“...I have been reading the book, and have been
struck by the readability of this occult account. By the time the
reader has read the first half of Van Vrekhem’s book...he or she
will be getting into the even more fascinating, at times incredible
denouement, its gathering momentum, its climax, and the sequel that
shows us humanity as if poised on the crest of a giant wave.... A
top quality of Georges Van Vrekhems’ book is truly its clarity. The
story it tells is so easy to follow it flows without any block to
the reader’s understanding.”–Claire Walker, Ph.D., The Journal of
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Blessed Unrest
How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being and Why No One
Saw It Coming
by Paul
Hawken (Author)
From Booklist *Starred Review* The profusion of good causes and the nonprofit
groups that advance them can seem laughably overwhelming, but
without altruistic grass-roots efforts, the world would be a far
less merciful place. Environmentalist Hawken believes that we are in
the midst of a world-changing rise of activist groups, all "working
toward ecological sustainability and social justice." Rather than an
ideological or centralized movement, this coalescence is a
spontaneous and organic response to the recognition that
environmental problems are social-justice problems. Writing with
zest, clarity, and a touch of wonder, Hawken compares this gathering
of forces to the human immune system. Just as antibodies rally when
the body is under threat, people are joining together to defend life
on Earth. Hawken offers a fascinating history of our perception of
nature and human rights and assesses the role indigenous cultures
are playing in the quest for ecological responsibility and economic
fairness. Hawken also presents an unprecedented map to this new
"social landscape" that includes a classification system defining
astonishingly diverse concerns, ranging from farming to child
welfare, ocean preservation, and beyond. Fresh and informative,
Hawken's inspired overview charts much that is right in the world.
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Biopiracy
The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge
by Vandana Shiva
Book
Description
In her latest book, award-winning scientist and activist Dr. Vandana
Shiva argues that genetic engineering and the cloning of organisms,
far from being socially useful, are "the ultimate expression of the
commercialization of science and the commodification of nature."
"In the era of genetic engineering and patents, life itself is being
colonized," says Shiva. She describes the hidden history of
genetically engineered organisms, from Herman the transgenic dairy
bull, to Tracy, the genetically engineered sheep that "lays golden
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Copernicus Complex,
The
Our Significance In A Universe Of Planets And Probabilities
by
Caleb Scharf
In The
Copernicus Complex,
the renowned astrophysicist Caleb Scharf takes us on a scientific
adventure, from tiny microbes within the Earth to distant exoplanets,
probability theory, and beyond, arguing that there is a solution to
this contradiction, a third way of viewing our place in the cosmos,
if we weigh the evidence properly. As Scharf explains, we do occupy
an unusual time in a 14-billion-year-old universe, in a somewhat
unusual type of solar system surrounded by an ocean of unimaginable
planetary diversity: hot Jupiters with orbits of less than a day,
planet-size rocks spinning around dead stars, and a wealth of alien
super-Earths. Yet life here is built from the most common chemistry
in the universe, and we are a snapshot taken from billions of years
of biological evolution. Bringing us to the cutting edge of
scientific discovery, Scharf shows how the answers to fundamental
questions of existence will come from embracing the peculiarity of
our circumstance without denying the Copernican vision.
With characteristic verve, Scharf uses the latest scientific
findings to reconsider where we stand in the balance between cosmic
significance and mediocrity, order and chaos. Presenting a
compelling and bold view of our true status, The
Copernicus Complex proposes
a way forward in the ultimate quest: determining life’s abundance,
not just across this universe but across all realities.
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Cry
of the Earth, Cry of the Poor
by
Leonardo Boff (Author)
From Booklist
In
his latest work, the noted Latin American theologian Leonardo Boff
extends the intuitions of liberation theology, showing how they
contribute to answering urgent questions of poverty and ecological
degradation. If faith fails to appreciate the ecological paradigm,
Boff argues, it only adds to the crisis and begs for reform.
Focusing on the threatened Amazon of his native Brazil, Boff traces
the economic and metaphysical ties that bind the fate of the rain
forests with the fate of the Indians and poor of the land. He shows
how liberation theology must join with ecology in reclaiming the
dignity of the earth and our sense of a common community. To
illustrate to possibilities, Boff turns to resources in Christian
spirituality, ancient and modern, including cosmic Christology and
the vision of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Developing Ecological Consciousness
Path to a Sustainable World
by Christopher Uhl
Addressing the
question, What do students need to know to become more
environmentally literate and ecologically conscious?, Christopher
Uhl offers an ecological, wonder-filled initiation to the universe
and the planet Earth. He examines the ways in which people are
damaging the earth and, in the process, their own bodies and
spirits, then presents the essential tools necessary for both
planetary and personal transformation. |

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Divine Milieu,
The
by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
(Author), Sion Cowell (Author)
The essential
companion to Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's The Phenomenom of Man, The
Divine Milieu expands on the spiritual message so basic to his
thought. He shows how man's spiritual life can become a
participation in the destiny of the universe.
Teilhard de Chardin -- geologist,
priest, and major voice in twentieth-century Christianity -- probes
the ultimate meaning of all physical exploration and the fruit of
his own inner life. The Divine Milieu is a spiritual treasure for
every religion bookshelf. |

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Dream of the Earth,
The
by Thomas Berry
From Publishers Weekly
This first volume in a new series, the Sierra Club Nature and
Natural Philosophy Library, explores human-earth relations and seeks
a new, non-anthropocentric approach to the natural world. According
to cultural historian Berry, our immediate danger is not nuclear war
but industrial plundering; our entire society, he argues, is trapped
in a closed cycle of production and consumption. Berry points out
that our perception of the earth is the product of cultural
conditioning, and that most of us fail to think of ourselves as a
species but rather as national, ethnic, religious or economic
groups. Describing education as "a process of cultural coding
somewhat parallel to genetic coding," he proposes a curriculum based
on awareness of the earth. He discusses "patriarchy" as a new
interpretation of Western historical development, naming four
patriachies that have controlled Western history, becoming
progressively destructive: the classical empires, the ecclesiastical
establishment, the nation-state and the modern corporation. We must
reject partial solutions and embrace profound changes toward a "biocracy"
that will heal the earth, urges the author who defines problems and
causes with eloquence.
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text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title
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Earth
Charter, The
A
Study Book Of Reflection For Action
by
Elisabeth M. Ferrero (Author) Joe Holland
(Author)
From Booklist
This book first explains the historical context that gave rise to
the Earth Charter. It then sketches the role of the United Nations
in calling for the Earth Charter, and reviews the creation of the
Earth Charter document itself, as well as the movement behind it.
Finally it offers a detailed commentary on the entire document, a
copy of the Earth Charter text, a grass-roots study guide, and an
annotated bibliography.
ELISABETH FERRERO is Professor of Philosophy & Literature at Saint
Thomas University in Miami, Florida. She holds M.A. and Ph.D.
degrees from Rutgers University in New Jersey.
JOE HOLLAND is Professor of Philosophy & Religion at Saint Thomas
University in Miami, Florida. He holds M.A.and Ph.D. degrees from
the University of Chicago.
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Earth
Dance
Living Systems in Evolution
by
Elisabet Sahtouris
About the Author
Elisabet Sahtouris, Ph.D. is an evolution biologist,
futurist and author/lecturer who has lived in the
USA, Greece and Peru. She has taught at MIT, the
University of Massachusetts and CIIS. Her other
books include Biology Revisioned and A Walk Through
Time: From Stardust to Us.
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Earth
Light
Spiritual Wisdom for an Ecological Age
Edited by
Cindy Spring and Anthony Manousos
During its fifteen years of publication, EarthLight Magazine
celebrated the living Earth and our thirteen billion year story of
the Universe. Founded and inspired by Quakers, EarthLight featured
articles by many of the world's seminal figures in secular and
religious thought about the place and participation of humankind in
creation. This anthology embodies what we feel is the best of
EarthLight and of Quaker writers on spirituality and ecology during
the past twenty years, a period that some see as the beginning of a
new era, an "Ecological Age."
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Ecological
Healing
A
Christian Vision
By
Nancy G. Wright, Donald Kill
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Ecological Literacy
Education and the Transition to a Postmodern World
By David Orr
"David Orr's Ecological Literacy
outlines brillianly and succinctly the changes that must occur in
our educational systems if we are to avoid ecological disasters." |

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Grand
Design,
The
By
Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow
The first major work in nearly a decade by one of the world's great
thinkers—a marvelously concise book with new answers to the ultimate
questions of life:
When and how did the universe begin? Why are we here? Why is there
something rather than nothing? What is the nature of reality? Why
are the laws of nature so finely tuned as to allow for the existence
of beings like ourselves? And, finally, is the apparent “grand
design” of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set
things in motion—or does science offer another explanation?
The most fundamental questions about the origins of the universe and
of life itself, once the province of philosophy, now occupy the
territory where scientists, philosophers, and theologians meet—if
only to disagree. In their new book, Stephen Hawking and Leonard
Mlodinow present the most recent scientific thinking about the
mysteries of the universe, in nontechnical language marked by both
brilliance and simplicity.
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Great Work,
The
Our Way into the Future
By Thomas Berry
The
future can exist only if humans understand how to commune with the
natural world rather than exploit it, explains author and renowned
ecologist Thomas Berry (The Dream of the Earth, The
Universe Story). "Already the planet is so damaged and the
future is so challenged by its rising human population that the
terms of survival will be severe beyond anything we have known in
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The
Greening of Faith
God, The
Environment, And The Good Life
by John E. Carroll, Paul Brockelman, and Mary
Westfall
No one argues that continuing depredation of our
environment threatens our planet and our existence
on it, but conflict arises in finding a solution to
the problem. Suggesting that the panacea offered by
science and technology is too narrow, 15
philosophers, theologians, and environmentalists
argue for a response to ecology that recognizes the
tools of science but includes a more spiritual
approach-one with a more humanistic, holistic view
based on inherent reverence toward the natural
world. Writers whose orientations range from
Buddhism to evangelical Christianity to Catholicism
to Native American beliefs explore ways to achieve
this paradigm shift and suggest that "the
environment is not only a spiritual issue, but the
spiritual issue of our time."
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The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy
Skills for a
changing world
Edited by Arran Stibbe
Responding to the threats of climate change, peak oil, resource
depletion, economic uncertainty and energy insecurity demands the
utmost in creativity, ingenuity, and new ways of thinking in order
to reinvent self and society.
In The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy, leading sustainability
educators are joined by permaculturists, literary critics,
ecologists, artists, journalists, engineers, mathematicians, and
philosophers in examining the skills needed in the twenty-first
century. Among the many skills, attributes, and values described in
this volume are values reflection, coping with complexity,
permaculture design, transition skills, advertising awareness,
effortless action, and ecological intelligence, each accompanied by
ideas for active-learning exercises to help develop the skill. Far
from being a rigid or definitive statement of the "one right way,"
however, the handbook is exploratory, aiming to open up new,
unthought-of paths, possibilities, and choices. It is intended
primarily for educators across the spectrum from higher education to
informal education, but is also suitable for learners themselves and
anyone interested in the literally "vital" issue of the skills we
need to survive and thrive in the twenty-first century and build a
more sustainable future. Contributors include John Naish, Satish
Kumar, Patrick Whitefield, John Blewitt, Stephan Harding, and
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The Hidden Heart of the
Cosmos
by Brian Swimme
From the Publisher
What
does it mean to be human, to live on planet Earth, in the universe
as it is now understood? In The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos
best-selling author and mathematical cosmologist Brian Swimme takes
us on a journey through the cosmos in search of the "new story" that
is developing in answer to this age-old question. The Hidden Heart
of the Cosmos opens up not only the exhilarating truths that science
reveals of the birth of the universe, but how these truths can
transform our lives. In such a view the cosmos appears as awesome
and meaningful, its dynamics revelatory, and in this revelation can
be found the wisdom humanity needs to face and overcome its present
crises, particularly the soul-numbing consumerism that threatens to
overwhelm not only individuals, families or societies, but the Earth
itself. The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos helps us to grasp the larger
significance of the human enterprise in this evolving university.
Upon meeting that challenge rests much of the vitality of Earth
community, and the future quality of life, for ourselves and our
children.
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The Home Planet
by Kevin W. Kelley (Editor)
From Library Journal
This is an oversized browsing book filled with magnificent pictures
taken from space. As can be guessed from its title, most of the
photographs are of portions of the earth's surface. The concise text
consists of short quotations from astronauts and cosmonauts
describing the emotional impact of being in space. Naturally, the
comments are predominantly from Americans and Soviets, but among the
18 nations represented are France, Germany, Syria, and India. Each
commentary is given in the speaker's native language with an English
translation. A truly beautiful book. Harold D. Shane. Baruch Coll.,
CUNY
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Humanity's Environmental Future
Making Sense in a
Troubled World
by William Ross McCluney
“We Are Taking Apart the Life-support System of Planet Earth!” So
writes Dr. Ross McCluney in his new book published this year,
Humanity’s Environmental Future. “Without a major change in
direction, we may be the first species to extinguish itself,” he
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The Last
Hours of Ancient Sunlight
Waking Up To Personal And
Global Transformation
by Thom Hartmann
While everything appears to be collapsing around us --
ecodamage, genetic engineering, virulent diseases, the end
of cheap oil, water shortages, global famine, wars -- we can
still do something about it and create a world that will
work for us and for our children’s children. The inspiration
for Leonardo DiCaprio’s web movie Global Warning, The
Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
details what is happening to our planet, the reasons for our
culture’s blind behavior, and how we can fix the problem.
Thom Hartmann’s comprehensive book, originally published in
1998, has become one of the fundamental handbooks of the
environmental activist movement. Now, with fresh, updated
material and a focus on political activism and its effect on
corporate behavior, The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight helps
us understand--and heal--our relationship to the world, to
each other, and to our natural resources.
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Mindfully Green
A Personal
and Spiritual Guide to Whole Earth Thinking
by Stephanie Kaza
From Publishers Weekly
Kaza, a biologist and professor of Environmental Studies at
University of Vermont, combines Zen Buddhist practices and teachings
with her 40 years as an environmentalist for this guide to
enlightened environmentalism, proposing a belief in the
interdependence of people and nature as the genuine way to "go
green": "When we come to see ourselves as part of the green web of
life... we are naturally drawn to respond with compassion." In three
parts, she guides readers through the principles of Buddhism as they
apply to taking responsible action toward the earth: reducing harm,
understanding suffering, seeing the big picture, letting go of
desire and being in the moment. In parts two and three, she advises
practical steps for joining in and taking action in everyday life
and community. Kaza's measured, focused text and clear command of
Buddhism and ecology should shore up convictions and commitment in
the newly green, and help secular environmentalists connect with
their spiritual side.
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My Name is Chellis
and I'm in Recovery from Western Civilization
by Chellis Glendinning
From
Booklist
This brilliant, offbeat, and ultimately provocative book is nothing
short of revolutionary. Its title, of course, is off-putting;
indeed, the concept of recovering from Western civilization sounds
rather arrogant. But Glendinning hits the nail on the head, making
the connection between the recovery movement and the environmental
movement so well that their concurrent emergence makes sense. She
digs into the aspects of Western civilization we desperately need to
recover from--our technological addictions, fast pace, daily and
lifelong traumas, dissociation from the natural world and
ourselves--and ably shows why the way of life they constitute is so
unhealthy. She uses examples from nature-based cultures to show how
to reconnect with the world, and by probing into her own as well as
our collective psyche, she courageously takes the leap toward
emotional, spiritual, and physical health that she invites the rest
of us to follow. Mary Ellen Sullivan --This
text refers to the
Paperback edition.
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Nature of Design
Ecology, Culture, and Human Intention
By David W. Orr
From the Publisher
The environmental movement has often been accused of being overly
negative-trying to stop "progress". The Nature of Design, on the
other hand, is about starting things, specifically an ecological
design revolution that changes how we provide food, shelter, energy,
materials, livelihood, and deal with waste. Ecological design is an
emerging field aiming to recalibrate what humans do in the world
with how the world works as a biophysical system. Design in this
sense is a large concept having to do as much with politics and
ethics as with buildings and technology. This is a book that
combines theory, practicality, and action.
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Phenomenon of Man,
The
by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
(Author)
Bernard Towers, Blackfriars
"Marks the most significant achievement in synthetic thinking since
that of Aquinas."
Abraham J. Heschel
"A most extraordinary book, of far-reaching significance for the
understanding of man's place in the universe." |

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Precautionary
Tools For Reshaping Environmental Policy
Edited by Nacy J. Myers and Carolyn Raffensperger
Product Description
The precautionary principle calls for taking action against
threatened harm to people and ecosystems even in the absence of full
scientific certainty. The rationale is that modern technologies and
human activities can inflict long-term, global-scale environmental
damage and that conclusive scientific evidence of such damage may be
available too late to avert it. The precautionary principle asks
whether harm can be prevented instead of assessing degrees of
"acceptable" risk. This book provides a toolkit for applying
precautionary concepts to reshape environmental policies at all
levels. Its compendium of regulatory options, detailed examples,
wide-ranging case studies, and theoretical background provides both
citizens and policymakers with the basis for acting on any issue in
any situation—whether it's pesticide use at local schools or a new
international regulatory system for chemicals.
Precautionary Tools for Reshaping Environmental Policy describes
the analytical and ethical bases of the precautionary principle as
well as practical options for implementing it. It provides a
"precautionary checklist" that can serve as a springboard for
discussion and decisions. And it offers a variety of case studies
that show the precautionary principle in action—from elk and cattle
farming to marine fisheries, from the protection of indigenous
cultures against bioprospecting to the restoration of the federal
court system as a safety net for people harmed by products and
chemicals. A hands-on interdisciplinary guide, the book demonstrates
the advantages of a precautionary approach and addresses criticisms
that have been leveled against it.
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The Rebirth of Nature
The Greening of Science and God
by
Rupert Sheldrake
Publishers Weekly
This frontal assault on conventional science embodies a radical
rethinking of humanity's place in the scheme of things.
Book Description
Rupert Sheldrake, one of the world's preeminent biologists, has
revolutionized scientific thinking with his vision of a living,
developing universe. In
The
Rebirth of Nature Sheldrake transports us to the
threshold of a new paradigm in which traditional wisdom, intuitive
experience, and scientific insight can co-exist and be mutually
enriching.
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Sacred Balance, The
Rediscovering Our Place in Nature
by David Suzuki
From the Publisher
This
powerful, deeply felt book gives concrete suggestions for how we can
meet our basic needs and create a way of life that is ecologically
sustainable, fulfilling and just. It offers the seeds of a new
direction for us all, one in which we can rediscover our place in
nature and live in balance with our surroundings. |

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Sacred Depths of Nature,
The
by Ursula Goodenough
From
Publishers Weekly
In eloquent prose, Goodenough, a noted molecular biologist, offers a
scientist's insight into the dialogue between science and religion.
The book's structure is similar to the Daily Devotionals found in
some Protestant denominations, but with a decidedly broader approach
to the vast ontological questions being pursued. Beginning with an
autobiographical sketch, Goodenough moves resolutely through the
major questions of being. Her inquiries cut across the boundaries of
cosmology, astrophysics, cell biology, evolutionary theory,
sexuality and death, moving into the realms of philosophy and
theology. The author, while no theist, recognizes the eternal human
quest for meaning engendered by the essentially non-quantifiable
mystery of consciousness. Displaying open-mindedness to
non-scientific approaches in her search for ultimate understanding,
she writes with equal respect of Taoism's enigmatic, ironical credo
and of 19th-century Transcendentalists' humanistic vision. This
spiritual diversity, accompanied by scientific observations drawn
from such authorities as Stephen Hawking and Edward O. Wilson, makes
for a stirring, enlightening read. In part a reverential memoir by a
dedicated scientist, this book provides a meeting place for the
revelations of advanced science and technology and the universal,
unanswerable questions of humanity. 18 line drawings.
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Small Wonder
by
Barbara Kingsolver (Author)
In
this collection of essays, the author of High Tide in Tucson brings
to us (out of one of history's darker moments) an extended love song
to the world we still have. From its opening parable gleaned from
recent news about a lost child saved in an astonishing way, the book
moves on to consider a world of surprising and hopeful prospects
ranging from an inventive conservation scheme in a remote jungle to
the backyard flock of chickens tended by the author's small
daughter.
Whether she is contemplating the Grand Canyon, her vegetable garden,
motherhood, adolescence, genetic engineering, TV-watching, the
history of civil rights, or the future of a nation founded on the
best of all human impulses, these essays are grounded in the
author's belief that our largest problems have grown from the
earth's remotest corners as well as our own backyards, and that
answers may lie in those places, too. In the voice Kingsolver's
readers have come to rely on - sometimes grave, occasionally
hilarious, and ultimately persuasive - Small Wonder is a hopeful
examination of the people we seem to be, and what we might yet make
of ourselves. |
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Spirit of the
Shuar
Wisdom from the Last
Unconquered People of the Amazon
by John Perkins
John Perkins
(Author) Shakaim Mariano Shakai Ijisam Chumpi (Author), Ehud
C. Sperling (Author), Mariano Shakai Ijisam Chumpi (Author)
Review
After you have read it, you will know why Spirit of the Shuar has
been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. -- June Rouse, The Monthly
Aspectarian, December 2001
Anyone interested in indigenous wisdom, different ways of living, or
shapeshifting will definitely be fascinated by this excellent. --
Cynthia Larson, RealityShifters News, September 2001
We have much to learn from the Shuar; reading this book could change
your world. -- Susan Dobra, Magical Blend, Winter 2002
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State of the World 2002
World Summit Edition
By
Worldwatch Institute
In State of the World 2002, the Worldwatch
Institute's award-winning research team describes
how to meet the complex challenges of restoring a
sustainable balance between the growing human
population, rising levels of consumption, and the
threats to the natural systems that support all life
on the Earth.
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State of the World 2003
By
Worldwatch Institute
In State of the World 2003, the Worldwatch Institute's award-winning
research team provides concerned citizens and national leaders with
comprehensive analysis of the global environmental problems we face,
together with detailed descriptions of practical, innovative
solutions, like charting the most environmentally sound path to a
hydrogen-fueled economy, or accelerating the rapidly growing
conversion of farmers worldwide to organic farming and sustainable
agriculture. Written in clear and concise language, with
easy-to-read charts and tables, State of the World presents a view
of our changing world that we, and our leaders, cannot afford to
ignore.
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State of the World 2004
Saving the
Everglades from its Friends, Foes and Florida
By
Worldwatch Institute
In State of the World 2004, the Worldwatch Institute's award-winning
research team focuses on consumption, pointing to the many ways in
which our consumption habits drive ecological and social
deterioration, as well as how these habits can be redirected to
reinforce environmental and social goals. As always, State of the
World 2004 provides government officials, journalists, professors,
students, and concerned citizens with a comprehensive analysis of
the global environmental problems we face along with detailed
descriptions of practical, innovative solutions—like charting the
most environmentally sound path to a hydrogen-fueled economy, or
accelerating the rapidly growing conversion of farmers worldwide to
organic farming and sustainable agriculture. |
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Stephen Hawking's Universe
The Mysteries of the Cosmos
Explained
By
David Filkin. Foreword by Stephen Hawking
Presents the frontiers of scientific knowledge about
the basis of our existence & of everything around
us. Features full color photographs & a foreword by
Stephen Hawking.
An Answer to Everything
challenges Hawking and
other prominent
scientists to try to
resolve the mystery of
how the Big Bang began.
Hawking’s series is easy
to follow, but it
doesn’t skimp on
scientific detail or shy
away from challenging
concepts. An outstanding
tour of the universe!
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Teilhard in the
21st Century
The Emerging Spirit of Earth
by
Arthur Fabel (Editor), Donald P. St. John (Editor)
Almost
fifty years after his death the work of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin,
French Jesuit mystic and scientist continues to shape contemporary
work in spirituality, theology, and the interaction of science and
religion. These essays, drawn from the best of the first twenty-five
years of Teilhard Studies, journal of the American Teilhard
Association, show how this giant of the twentieth century sheds
light on the most urgent spiritual challenges of our time.
The writers represented are a who’s who of scholars: Thomas Berry
offers reflections on Teilhard and ecology. Brian Swimme explores
unsuspected depths of natural selection and its meaning for our age.
Articles by Ursula King, Donald Gray, and Thomas King offer insights
into Teilhard’s friendships with women, the way in which he strove
to articulate the unity of knowledge, and his ever-deepening
creation spirituality. A brief biography by John Grim and Mary
Evelyn Tucker explores the key moments of Teilhard’s development and
offers new readers a superb entrée into his life and thought. Other
authors include William Rees, Arthur Fabel, John Haught, Eulalio
Balthasar, Eleanor Rae, and Joseph Grau. |
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This Sacred Earth
Religion, Nature,
Environment
by
Roger S. Gottlieb
(Editor)
Book Description
This Sacred Earth begins with spiritual reflections by naturalists.
Surveying traditional religious myths, creation stories, and
conceptions of nature--with extensive selections from Jewish,
Christian, Native American, Indian, African, Chinese, and indigenous
texts and commentators, the contributors focus on religion in the
age of environmental crisis. We see how individuals and institutions
are reinterpreting and transforming old traditions, and
eco-feminists are challenging patriarchal perspectives. |
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Turning to Earth
Stories of Ecological Conversion
by
F. Marina Schauffler
From Book News, Inc.
Schauffler, who holds a PhD in ethics from the U. of New Hampshire,
has written a thought-provoking work on a new understanding of
humans' place in nature, which, she believes, could lead society to
achieve a way of living that no longer hurts the environment.
Following a description of this spiritual state--the attainment of
which she calls "ecological conversion"--Schauffler discusses, in
positive terms, the relationship with nature evinced by the writers
Edward Abbey, Rachel Carson, N. Scott Momaday, Scott Russell
Sanders, Alice Walker, and Terry Tempest Williams. Copyright ©
2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Universe in a Single Atom, The
The Convergence of
Science and Spirituality
by
Dalai Lama
From
Booklist
Fascinated by science since boyhood, the Dalai Lama, unlike
fundamentalists who resist scientific realities, has become
convinced that a dialogue between religion and science will advance
the wisdom of both disciplines and greatly benefit humankind. He
explains why in illuminating explications of how Buddhism and
science are both predicated on focused observation, reasoning, and
the ability to abandon outmoded ideas in the ongoing search for
reality. He compares quantum physics with Buddhist philosophy and
reveals how the theory of evolution echoes the Buddhist
understanding that all of life is interconnected and in flux, and he
writes with deep feeling about the pressing ethical questions raised
by advancements in biotechnology. For all the provocative and
detailed reasoning found in this soulful and mind-expanding book,
what emerges most powerfully is the Dalai Lama's belief that science
must embrace Buddhism's mission and work toward increasing
compassion and alleviating suffering. Donna Seaman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this
title.
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Universe Is a Green Dragon,
The
A Cosmic Creation Story
by
Brian Swimme
Book Description
A dialogue between a youth and wise elder becomes a fascinating
exploration, into the creative force in all matter. This explication
of physical forces is both mystical and ecstatic.
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Universe Story,
The
From the Primordial
Flaring Forth to the Ecozoic Era- a Celebration of the Unfolding of
the Cosmos
by Brian Swimme
From the Publisher
Grounded in contemporary scientific understanding and inspired by
the world's great wisdom traditions, cosmologist Brian Swimme and
cultural historian Thomas Berry meld the findings of contemporary
science - cosmology, geology, biology, and sociology - with the
human search for meaning. The resulting account articulates fifteen
billion years of existence with awe, delight, and vision. Swimme and
Berry remind us of the importance of story - "story is the only way
of providing, in our times, what the mythic stories of the universe
provided for tribal peoples and for the earlier classical
civilizations in their times." In a richly detailed narrative of
epic sweep, they recount the unfolding of the universe, from the
"primordial flaring forth" and the formation of galaxies and
supernovas to the "human emergence," classical civilizations, and
imminent Ecozoic era. The Universe Story compellingly explores
humanity's place in the evolving cosmos and our ecological
imperative. Crippling the Earth's biodiversity, "we are deciding
what species will live or perish, we are determining the chemical
structure of the soil and the air and the water, we are mapping out
the areas of wilderness that will be allowed to function in their
own natural modalities." This, Swimme and Berry remind us, "is
filled with risk and presumption," for "the story of the Earth is
also the story of the human." Honoring "the special capacity of the
human to enable the universe and the planet Earth to reflect on and
to celebrate...in our music and our art, our dance and our poetry,
and in our religious rituals," Swimme and Berry urge that we honor
the knowledge gained by centuries of scientific inquiry with
reverence, entrancement, and a commitment to renewal. Such joyous
commitment is essential, for "there is eventually only one story,
the story of the universe. Every form of being is integral with this
comprehensive story. Nothing is itself without everything else."
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Vital
Signs 2002
The
Trends That Are Shaping our Future
by
Janet N. Abramovitz (Editor),
Worldwatch Institute (Editor, Corporate Author),
United Nations Environment
Programme (Corporate Author)
This annual volume, written by the staff of the award-winning
Worldwatch Institute, gives prominence to key trends that too often
escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic
experts. By distilling forty-five "vital signs" of our times from
thousands of government, industrial, and scientific documents, this
book allows readers to track key indicators that show social,
economic and environmental progress, or the lack of it. This 2002
edition presents information on environmental and sustainable
development topics such as global warming, population growth,
transgenic crops, HIV/AIDS, international trade, and Internet use.
Each trend is presented in both text and graphics, providing a
thorough, well-documented and very accessible overview.
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Voice For Earth, A
American Writers Respond
to the Earth Charter
Edited
by Peter Blaze Corcoran and A. James Wohlpart
Forewords by Homero Aridjis and Terry Tempest Williams
Afterwords by Kamla Chowdhry
A Voice for Earth is a collection of poems, essays, and
stories that together give a voice to the ethical principles
outlined in the Earth Charter. The Earth Charter was adopted
in the year 2000 with the mission of addressing the
economic, social, political, spiritual, and environmental
problems confronting the world in the twenty-first century.
Part 1 of the book, "Imagination into Principle," comprises
Steven C. Rockefeller's behind-the-scenes summary of how the
language for the Earth Charter was drafted. In part 2,
"Principle into Imagination," ten writers breathe life into
its concepts with their own original work. Contributors
include Rick Bass, Alison Hawthorne Deming, John Lane,
Robert Michael Pyle, Janisse Ray, Scott Russell Sanders,
Lauret Savoy, and Mary Evelyn Tucker. In part 3,
"Imagination and Principle into a New Ethic," Leonardo Boff
offers a new paradigm created through reflecting on the
concept of care in the Earth Charter.
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What
does GOD look like in an expanding universe?
By
Jim
Schenk
This anthology brings together exciting ideas, images and thoughts
of scientists, theologians, thinkers and writers of our time, who
are dealing with the questions of God, Life and Death based on our
present understanding of the expanding Universe. It proposes answers
that are friendlier to our planet. Joanna Macy, Thomas Berry, Edgar
Mitchell, Miriam Therese MacGillis, John Seed, Brooke Medicine
Eagle, Brian Swimme, Rosemary Radford Ruether and Matt Fox, among
others, share their thoughts on Where Did We Come From, Why Are We
Here, and What Happens After Death.
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Young
people, education, and sustainable development
edited by Peter Blaze
Corcoran and Philip M. Osano (Authors)
Young people have an enormous stake in the present and future state
of Earth. Almost half of the human population is under the age of
25. If young people's resources of energy, time, and knowledge are
misdirected towards violence, terrorism, socially-isolating
technologies, and unsustainable consumption, civilization risks
destabilization. Yet, there is a powerful opportunity for society if
young people can participate positively in all aspects of
sustainable development. In order to do so, young people need
education, political support, resources, skills, and hope. This
volume offers a global perspective on education initiatives by and
for young people that promote a transition to sustainability. It
includes 38 essays co-authored by 68 contributors from 25 nations,
representing a diversity of geography, gender, and generation. |
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