Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development: Revealing agriculture's place in Africa by Kate Sebastian (International Food Policy Research Institute) (1 Review)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

The work of agricultural researchers and development workers in Africa has the potential to significantly improve the lives of the poor. But that potential can only be realized with easy access to high-quality data and information. The Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development highlights the ubiquitous role of smallholder agriculture in Africa; the many factors shaping the location, nature, and performance of agricultural enterprises; and the strong interdependencies among farming, natural-resource stocks and flows, and the ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

TotIs by J Joseph Kazden (29 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Einstein was not joking when he said "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one." This Global Book Awards Gold Medal winner explores the nature of human perception and consciousness. This exploration delves into the process that gives us, as biology, an experience of reality, and explores whether this process creates, instead, a perfect illusion, beyond which reality itself remains hidden. ??? TotIs invites you to be a part of the discussion with Socrates and his friends as they consider the nature and process of human ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

Americana A Civics Handbook: Second Edition by Mary B. Mackley (66 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Learn the foundations of our Nation. All ages will enjoy this book from the 5th grade up through adult years. It is a handy resource for first time learning or for a review or reference. The book focuses on the early years of America but there is so much more historical information, facts and trivia included. There is an easy to follow chronology describing Colonial times and the Revolutionary War era, leading up to the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. You will have your own copy of these ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

Enter the Light, Experiences of the Paranormal by Michael Hawking (1 Review)    Price verified 31 minutes ago

"Light is the fire that burns and the sun that gives life. Light is the wind and the rain and the thunder in the sky. Light is the heavens and the earth, what is and what is not, and what lies in Eternity." -- Seneca Composed from the journals of explorer Michael Hawking's five years in remote areas of the Himalayas, this book transports the reader into a legendary land of light, a realm that in all history only a handful of people have experienced, a journey that leads to the discovery of the most refined and powerful psychical ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Last Amendment by T. A. Miller (21 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

After a severe illness leaves nine-year-old Bee Scattercorn deaf, her grandfather Bart, a grizzled late-career American politician, presents her with a diary. His hope is that the heartfelt offering will compel Bee, his Songbird, to write and, in so doing, sustain her spirit. As she matures, Bee embraces her grandfather's gift and chronicles via journal entries and poignant letters her increasing separation from the five senses world. With the U.S. suffocating under toxic partisanship, Bart retires from the House of Representatives, ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Green Blueprint: Pathways to Sustainable Urban Living by Elias Sterling Price verified 3 hours ago

"The Green Blueprint: Pathways to Sustainable Urban Living" presents a comprehensive guide to transforming urban environments into sustainable, green, and livable spaces. This essential read delves deep into the heart of urban sustainability, addressing the pressing challenges and opportunities presented by rapid urbanization. **Part I: Foundations of Sustainable Urban Living** This section lays the groundwork for understanding sustainable urban living. It starts with an exploration of the rise of urbanization and its implications. ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences