The march of civilization is attended by strange influences. Providence which directs the advancement of mankind, moves in such mysterious ways that none can sense its design or reason out its import. Frequently the forces of evil are turned to account in defeating their own objects. Great tragedies, cruel wars, cataclysms of woe, have acted as enlightening and refining agents. Out of the famines of the past came experiences which inculcated the thrift and fore-handedness of today. Out of ...

THE EXCITING "BULL SESSIONS" that so often generate more heat than light, and absorb college students and others in animated arguments far into the night, are nine times out of ten on subjects discussed in these pages. In fact, this book is largely a product of many years of individual and group discussions, as well as of prolonged study in and out of universities of the three essential departments of the modern mind—science, philosophy, and religion.The approach here used is chosen...

In 1917, British, New Zealander and Australian troops stationed at the Étaples Training Camp in northern France protested against the inhuman conditions. The mutineers commandeered the camp's weapons and marched into Étaples, holding the town for three days, attacking military police and the commander of the training camp, General Thompson.Several of the mutineers were executed, but Toplis remained at large for three years. The Army immediately covered up the Mutiny; thousands of t...

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse meet for their centennial strategy call. They're firing Pestilence-and they need a new Horseman, fast! But who's the lucky candidate? Internet Trolling's too angry, Bigotry won't fit on the horse, and Injustice is just too easy to defeat. Will Climate Change get the job?This fast-paced, funny (& ultimately hopeful!) script is designed for rehearsal and performance over any video chat.Cast: 6 single roles and 3-13+ actors to double.

With a global commitment to achieve gender equality by 2030, the SDGs present a historic opportunity to place gender as central to human progress across the globe. Gender equality, which requires the empowerment of all women and girls, is an explicit goal, in addition to being a fundamental prerequisite to and facilitator of most other SDGs. This edited collection provides a range of geographical and geospatial insights, from a variety of disciplinary and country-specific perspectives, to ...

Are you always running out of time in the morning, no matter how early you set the alarm clock? Breakfast is usually the first thing to get the axe on the morning to-do list. Put a nutritious meal back at the top of your list! You’re not limited to cold cereal and a glass of juice. We have recipes for eggs, smoothies, waffles, and hot cereals that are easy to prepare in under 15 minutes. You’ll be out of the house on-time and ready to face the day!Don't let your quick and easy reci...

Cultivated Therapeutic Landscapes provides an in-depth and critical exploration of the impact of gardens and gardening on health and wellbeing. In this book we explore the ways in which gardens and gardening prevent illness and restore wellbeing, and how they improve social and health equity via tradi-tional and innovative mechanisms and across a range of sites.Therapeutic landscapes are relational, reciprocal, and evolving. In this book, leading scholars ...

Buckle up for the best of the PNW's breathtaking wilderness, eclectic cities, and quaint coastal towns with Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. Inside you'll find:Multiple Routes: Take the full two-week trip or mix and match suggestions for spending time in the Olympic Peninsula, Seattle, Portland, the Oregon Coast, Vancouver, and moreEat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best hikes, views, and more...

The therapeutic landscape concept, first introduced early in the 1990s, has been widely employed in health/medical geography and gaining momentum in various health-related disciplines. This is the first book published in several years, and provides an introduction to the concept and its applications. Written by health/medical geographers and anthropologists, it addresses contemporary applications in the natural and built environments; for special populations, such as substance abusers; and...

During the cold winter months, nothing tastes better than a warm, home-cooked meal. Good food invigorates the soul and refreshes the body. Don’t be depressed by Old Man Winter, there are plenty of hearty meals to fill your stomach and your spirit! Although produce selections can be scant this time of year, take advantage of the squash, cabbage, sweet potatoes, and other savory vegetables. Try these 40 recipes and remember, spring is coming!Here are just a few of the recipes I've ad...

A tasty lunch is the perfect midday pick-me-up. Don’t settle for boring leftovers. You can make an original lunch dish in less than 15 minutes! We’ve compiled 40 recipes for a variety oftastes. There are vegetarian dishes, hot or cold entrees, sandwiches, and pastas. Many of these lunches can be taken to work and made in the microwave. If you’re at home for lunch, youcan cook a pizza or stir-fry. No matter what you have a taste for, we have a quick and easy lunch recipe for...

A significant body of theoretical and empirical studies describes 'sense of place' as an outcome of interconnected psychological, social and environmental processes in relation to physical place(s). Sense of place has been examined, particularly in human geography, in terms of both the character intrinsic to a place as a localized, bounded and material entity, and the sentiments of attachment/detachment that humans experience and express in relation to specific places. Scholars in a wide r...