Wake Up And Smell The Planet

Not a guide about guilt, but about making little choices throughout the day that improve the planet. We all have our morning routines, whether it's making coffee, walking the dog, feeding the kids, a shower and a shave, the office commute, or some combination thereof. And at each of these morning moments -- in fact, at any given time throughout the day -- we're making choices. What to eat, what to wear, how to dispose of dog poop or diapers, how to travel from point A to point B, where to have a post-work cocktail, and on, and on -- this compact and resourceful handbook takes a look at how to simplify and ''green'' our daily choices, from the moment we get up in the morning, until we finally lay our heads down at night. Grist's news about green issues and sustainable living is far from predictable. A self-proclaimed ''beacon in the smog,'' it provides some of the most refreshing and knowledgeable voices on how to live wisely and promote a healthy world. Consider this guide an off-line beacon, bringing Grist's edgy authority, impeccable research, and planetary cheerleading to a broader audience.

Sustainability is the new "bling," and Grist knows how to wear it.Not a guide about guilt, but about making little choices throughout the day that improve the planet.Grist is the hottest online magazine covering sustainability and popular culture.Like Grist, this is a quirky, humorous, entertaining, and sometimes irreverent read. We all have our morning routines, whether it's making coffee, walking the dog, feeding the kids, a shower and a shave, the office commute, or some combination thereof. And at each of these morning moments-in fact, at any given time throughout the day-we're making choices. What to eat, what to wear, how to dispose of dog poop or diapers, how to travel from point A to point B, where to have a post-work cocktail, and on, and on-this compact and resourceful handbook takes a look at how to simplify and "green" our daily choices, from the moment we get up in the morning, until we finally lay our heads down at night.Grist magazine's news about green issues and sustainable living is far from predictable. A self-proclaimed "beacon in the smog," it provides some of the most refreshing and knowledgeable voices on how to live wisely and promote a healthy world. Consider this guide an off-line beacon, bringing Grist's edgy authority, impeccable research, and planetary cheerleading to a broader audience.

This book will take you from 'Sunday Christian' to being a vital member of the body of Christ in your local Church, understanding why you are who you are, and Who for. Matthew started writing this book, not after he'd been in the ministry for twenty years or more, nor after he'd built a 'mega-Church'. He hadn't even started Bible college yet! He began writing this book less than a year after becoming a Christian, so he literally takes you with him, from discovering the difference between how and why things are as they are, all the way to clearly hearing the voice of God and effectively standing up against the devil and his drones, in your life. When the idea was introduced to Matthew, that Christians can actually hear the voice of God, they didn't tell him that most people don't, or that it's a rare occurrence. At least not until the prophetic was already flowing, and by then it was too late to squeeze him into the box so many accept. So as a new Christian, with the child like faith that Jesus requested for salvation, Matthew decided early on that if God is who He says He is, and you have a question, what's stopping Him from answering you? The Bible says; You have not because you ask not. So he asked and he asked and he asked some more. Why Would You Read This Book? I'm just like you, no more, no less. I believe God is raising up His people. Any of His people, to finish the work He started and left us with, two thousand years ago. I've written this book to show you that God can and will use anyone who is ready and everyone who is willing. Don't read this book because you know who I am (nobody knows who I am), read this book because you want to know what God has to say, directly to you!

Tackles a human problem we all share―the fate of the earth and our role in its future Confident that your personal good deeds of environmental virtue will save the earth? The stories we encounter about the environment in popular culture too often promote an imagined moral economy, assuring us that tiny acts of voluntary personal piety, such as recycling a coffee cup, or purchasing green consumer items, can offset our destructive habits. No need to make any fundamental structural changes. The trick is simply for the consumer to buy the right things and shop our way to a greener future. It’s time for a reality check. Ecopiety offers an absorbing examination of the intersections of environmental sensibilities, contemporary expressions of piety and devotion, and American popular culture. Ranging from portrayals of environmental sin and virtue such as the eco-pious depiction of Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey, to the green capitalism found in the world of mobile-device “carbon sin-tracking” software applications, to the socially conscious vegetarian vampires in True Blood, the volume illuminates the work pop culture performs as both a mirror and an engine for the greening of American spiritual and ethical commitments. Taylor makes the case that it is not through a framework of grim duty or obligation, but through one of play and delight, that we may move environmental ideals into substantive action.

Astrology is almost as old as mankind, and has helped countless people throughout the ages. And although knowing astrological basics can tell you a lot, a more in-depth look into this ancient art can reveal so much more.In PLANETS AND POSSIBILITIES, certified astrologer Susan Miller shows you how astrology can help you envision new possibilities for your future, ones you may never have considered. You will learn about the myths the Greeks and Romans attached to the twelve zodiac signs to explain their characteristics. As you read these stories, Susan Miller shows you how their interpretations can help you fully understand your sign and perhaps see yourself in a whole new way! She also shows you how every Sun sign has a guardian planet that strongly influences the personality of each person born under that sign. For example, Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of prosperity and good fortune, and contributes to the happy-go-lucky Sagittarian approach to life. What will your ruling planet say about you? In addition, PLANETS AND POSSIBILITIES helps you learn which careers may be luckiest, most profitable, and fun for you. Discover the best ways to handle your cash flow and the ideal way for you to get rich. Be more fit by following the natural tendencies of both your personality and your body, find out more about your romantic side and how to attract the person right for you. Astrology can help you uncover your latent gifts, affirm your hunches, gain the courage to take risks, build your confidence, and seize opportunities. Astrology can also offer powerful insights into the personalities of the people around you. Life your life to the fullest! Investigate your untapped potential!

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