Fresh Air At Any Age

Discover the Joy of the Great Outdoors: A Guide for Golden Years Adventure Imagine a guide that transforms the golden years into a time of exploration and boundless joy. Fresh Air At Any Age: Outdoor Activities For Seniors is precisely that--a beacon for those seeking to infuse their lives with the vibrancy and health benefits of outdoor activities. This book is not just a collection of activities; it's a doorway to a revitalized life connected with nature. The journey begins with an Introduction that not only welcomes readers but also sets the stage for a transformative experience. Chapter 1 delves into the heart of why nature is essential, highlighting the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of outdoor activities specifically tailored for seniors. From the tranquility of local parks to the therapeutic essence of gardening, each chapter unwraps avenues to wellness and excitement waiting just outside your door. With safety as a paramount concern, Chapter 2 prepares adventurers with practical tips and packing essentials, ensuring that every outing is both enjoyable and secure. The book then guides readers through a plethora of accessible outdoor activities in Chapter 3, such as bird watching, nature photography, and embracing the simple pleasures of local parks and gardens. Gardening enthusiasts and novices alike will find solace and joy in Chapter 4, where engaging in garden work becomes not only possible but also profoundly rewarding, thanks to senior-friendly techniques. Chapter 5 invites readers to the scenic trails and walking clubs that promise both fitness and fellowship, while Chapter 6 opens up the serene world of fishing, kayaking, and more. To stir the competitive spirit, Chapter 7 explores outdoor sports that are not only fun but also perfectly suited for senior players. From bocce ball to golfing, there's something for everyone. Complete with an Appendix offering a rich resource guide, Fresh Air At Any Age is more than just a book--it's a compass pointing towards an active, joyful, and nature-filled retirement. Let this guide inspire you to embrace the outdoors, challenge yourself, and find peace in the beauty that surrounds you at any age.

Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil for growing food. But what if your drinking water is dangerous, your air is polluted and your soil is toxic? What can you do about that? Do you have the right to demand change? Fresh Air, Clean Water: Defending Our Right to a Healthy Environment explores the connections between our environment and our health, and why the right to live in a healthy environment should be protected as a human right. The book features profiles of kids around the world who are taking action and important environmental rights court cases. Hear the powerful stories of those fighting for change.

New York Times Bestseller * USA Today Bestseller* Los Angeles Times Bestseller * Publishers Weekly Bestseller A guide to wisdom, authenticity, and bliss for women as they age by the author of Reviving Ophelia. Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow into the authentic, empathetic, and wise people they have always wanted to be. In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, caregiver, clinical psychologist, and cultural anthropologist, she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face. “If we can keep our wits about us, think clearly, and manage our emotions skillfully,” Pipher writes, “we will experience a joyous time of our lives. If we have planned carefully and packed properly, if we have good maps and guides, the journey can be transcendent.”

Energy efficiency in buildings requires, among other things, that ventilation be appropriately dimensioned: too much ventilation wastes energy, and insufficient ventilation leads to poor indoor air quality and low comfort.Studies have shown that ventilation systems seldom function according to their commissioned design. They have also shown that airflow measurement results are essential in improving a ventilation system. This key handbook explains why ventilation in buildings should be measured and describes how to measure it, giving applied examples for each measurement method.The book will help building physicists and ventilation engineers to properly commission ventilation systems and appropriately diagnose ventilation problems throughout the life of a building. Drawing on over 20 years of experience and the results of recent international research projects, this is the definitive guide to diagnosing airflow patterns within buildings.