The Mountain Movers

On the beginnings of Asian American Studies at UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, and UCLA.

This book explores the dynamics of change-making for sustainable development in the resources sector, specifically the mining of mineral and energy resources.

In this book the authors offer their unique perspectives on the important roles Chinese students and intellectuals played in the shaping of the twentieth-century China. Their answers to these pivotal questions explore new nationalistic spirit, modern world-views, and willingness of self-sacrifice, which had attributed to the spontaneous actions of the students as a “New Culture” emerged during the May Fourth Movement. These articles show how China nurtured these spontaneous student movements, even though the Nationalist Party in the Republic of China and the Communist Party in the People’s Republic had exerted tight control over schools. Both governments established organizations as well as operations among students that effectively turned some of the student movements into a political instrument by the parties for their own agenda.

Learn how to master your mountain moving experiences...one mountain at a time! Mountains manifest in many forms. Some mountains are financial while others are emotional. Still other mountains may manifest in an emotional manner. Whatever the mountain, it undoubtedly formed due to some issue confronted in life. Mountains are enormous structures that, in the natural, must be mounted. Fear often grips us and we become overwhelmed and anxious. However, in the spirit realm, mountains can and should be moved!!! Jesus is quoted as saying the following, "For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith." Isn't that great news and assurance! Are you prepared to mount or move your mountain? Can you determine to operate in faith and put fear (of the mountain) underneath your feet! Moving mountains can be both tedious and exhausting. However, the "take-away" and sense of accomplishment is a far better reward than remaining in an indecisive state of mountainous fear! Pastor Creflo Dollar recently tweeted, "Fear is a powerful spirit that preys on our minds, but it can be defeated." Fear of any past painful experience can progressively develop into a massive, formidable structure that is almost surreal. The quintessential "Mountain Mover" is always prepared to face the next mountain in [her] life. She realizes that mountains are an unfortunate part of her journey to greatness! She also realizes that while the mountains are different in length, width, and purpose; the method to overcome them remains the same through her absolute faith and progressive works. Dr. C. has successfully mastered the mountain moving technique and is committed to assisting other women in their journeys to move their mountains.

Infuse Your World--and Your Heart--with God's Life-Giving Power Amid our packed schedules and life's curveballs, our hearts long for more. We want to live and love well; we want to be a source of joy and life. The good news is that you can--and the secret is found in the simple act of prayer. Prayer was never meant to be a recitation of requests, but rather a drawing close to the heart of God. When you learn to exchange the obstacles of life for the promises of God, you will pray with passion and confidence rather than fear or insecurity. From this place of surrender and intimacy, you will discover what it means to become a powerful, effective woman of prayer--a woman whose life overflows with springs of living water that transform not only her own life, but the world around her. With study questions and journaling exercises included, this is the perfect book to go deeper either on your own or with a group.

The products of mining are everywhere – if it wasn’t grown, it was mined or drilled. But the mining industry has a chequered past. Pollution, human rights abuses, and corruption have tarnished the reputation of the industry across the globe. Over a decade ago the major mining companies embraced the concept of sustainable and equitable development and embarked on an explicit process of reform – but has the industry actually changed? This book explores the dynamics of change-making for sustainable development in the resources sector, specifically the mining of mineral and energy resources. The author recounts the stories and insights of over forty change-makers both inside and outside the industry, from anti-mining activists to the professionals charged with the task of reform, introducing the people who are moving an industry that moves mountains. The book takes stock of what has worked and what has not, analyzing the relative influence and dynamics of the key corporate, civil society and government actors with a view to developing new approaches for improving environmental and social outcomes from mineral and energy development. Illustrated with case studies from Angola, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Guinea, Peru, The Philippines, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and The United States of America, and brimming with the backstories to the major sustainability initiatives, Mountain Movers reveals where progress has been made and where reform is still needed towards a more sustainable and equitable mining industry.