Be The Change You Want To See In The World

Author : Jane Mosbacher Morris
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0143133217
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Buy the Change You Want to See written by Jane Mosbacher Morris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eager to change the world? Learn how you can have a greater social impact through your everyday purchases. The money we routinely spend on food, clothes, gifts, and even indulgences is an untapped superpower. What would happen if we slowed down to make more thoughtful decisions about what we buy? For "mom and pop" stores across the country, and artisan and agricultural communities around the world, every purchase matters. Consumers--whether individuals, small businesses, or corporations--are paying more attention than ever to how their goods are made; and retailers--large and small--are responding by investing in ethical and eco-friendly production. Yet figuring out which brands to support can feel overwhelming. Jane Mosbacher Morris has devoted her career to creating economic opportunities for vulnerable communities around the world, and in this valuable book, she shares her passion and insights on how we, as consumers, can create positive change too. Covering topics that range from why not all factories are evil, to how our morning coffee can be the easiest way for us to use our purchasing power for good, Buy the Change You Want to See makes us better informed consumers. Morris tells inspiring stories about how victims of human trafficking and natural disasters have been empowered by economic opportunity, and she offers practical ideas about how we can support these communities through our purchases--whether it comes to jewelry made from recycled materials in Haiti, sustainably grown and ethically sourced coffee and chocolate from farmers in some of the poorest regions of the world, or mass-produced jeans and shoes made in factories where workers are guaranteed decent working conditions and a fair wage.

Author : Julie Fisher-McGarry
Publisher : Conari Press
ISBN 13 : 9781573242974
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Be the Change You Want to See in the World written by Julie Fisher-McGarry and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Be the Change You Want to See in the World, Julie Fisher-McGarry speaks to the burgeoning eco-conscious-consumer market on how to dwell well on a daily basis. Organized by month, she includes tips on living green, where to purchase organic and fair-trade products, how to unplug from the grid, supporting local economies, and nourishing the earth and creating a sustainable lifestyle.

Author : Supriya Kelkar
Publisher : Tu Books
ISBN 13 : 9781620143568
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ahimsa written by Supriya Kelkar and published by Tu Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her mother is jailed for being one of Gandhi's freedom fighters, ten-year-old Anjali overcomes her own prejudices and continues her mother's social reform work, befriending Untouchable children and working to integrate her school.

Author : Arun Gandhi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481442651
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Be the Change written by Arun Gandhi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this breathtaking companion to the award-winning Grandfather Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, with Bethany Hegedus, tells a poignant, personal story of the damage of wastefulness, gorgeuously illustrated by Evan Turk. At Grandfather Gandhi’s service village, each day is filled, from sunrise to sunset, with work that is done for the good of all. The villagers vow to live simply and non-violently. Arun Gandhi tries very hard to follow these vows, but he struggles with one of the most important rules: not to waste. How can throwing away a worn-down pencil hurt anyone? How can wastefulness lead to violence? With the help of his grandfather, Arun learns how every wasteful act, no matter how small, affects others. And in time he comes to understand the truth of his grandfather’s words: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Author : Michelle Nunn
Publisher : Hundreds of Heads Books, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781933512136
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Be the Change! written by Michelle Nunn and published by Hundreds of Heads Books, LLC. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be the Change celebrates the personal transformations of men and women who, by working to change the world, changed themselves. Featuring interviews with over 1,000 volunteers, from everyday people to business and community leaders to celebrities, the book combines hands-on advice on ways to get involved with enlightening real-life stories from those who did. Inspirational yet practical, it’s the perfect companion for readers who want to stop daydreaming about a more fulfilling life and a better world and take action to do so. Includes forewords by President George H. W. Bush and Tom Brokaw

Author : Eddie Shapiro
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402760013
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Be the Change written by Eddie Shapiro and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditation is now enjoying a renewed surge of popularity, penetrating the public consciousness as never before. What might that mean for us all? "Be the Change" examines the transformations wrought by this ancient practice through the wisdom of extraordinary luminaries, interwoven with text from award-winning authors Ed and Deb Shapiro. The words of these spiritual leaders from all disciplines and walks of life will surprise, enlighten, and inspire readers to begin their own meditation practiceand perhaps create the foundation for a new and more hopeful age. Includes wisdom from luminaries such as: *HH the Dalai Lama * Marianne Williamson * Robert Thurman * Jon Kabat-Zinn* Ram Dass *Byron Katie * Dan Millman * Joan Borysenko *Jane Fonda * HH The Karmapa* Jack Kornfield *Krishna Das * Dean Ornish * Andrew Cohen * Jean Houston * Kitaro * Ellen Burstyn * Gregg Braden * Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks * Debbie Ford * Gangaji * Rabbi Zalman Schachter * Cyndi Lee * Wavy Gravy * Linus Roache * Tim Freke * Don Campbell *and many more "

Author : Damon Centola
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
ISBN 13 : 0316457345
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Change written by Damon Centola and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to create the change you want to see in the world using the paradigm-busting ideas in this "utterly fascinating" (Adam Grant) big-idea book.​ Most of what we know about how ideas spread comes from bestselling authors who give us a compelling picture of a world, in which "influencers" are king, "sticky" ideas "go viral," and good behavior is "nudged" forward. The problem is that the world they describe is a world where information spreads, but beliefs and behaviors stay the same. When it comes to lasting change in what we think or the way we live, the dynamics are different: beliefs and behaviors are not transmitted from person to person in the simple way that a virus is. The real story of social change is more complex. When we are exposed to a new idea, our social networks guide our responses in striking and surprising ways. Drawing on deep-yet-accessible research and fascinating examples from the spread of coronavirus to the success of the Black Lives Matter movement, the failure of Google+, and the rise of political polarization, Change presents groundbreaking and paradigm-shifting new science for understanding what drives change, and how we can change the world around us.

Author : Mahatma Gandhi
Publisher : Obscure Press
ISBN 13 : 1443740209
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi ( May-August 1924) written by Mahatma Gandhi and published by Obscure Press. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : John-Paul Flintoff
Publisher : Picador
ISBN 13 : 9781250030672
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Change the World written by John-Paul Flintoff and published by Picador. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SCHOOL OF LIFE SERIES IS DEDICATED TO EXPLORING LIFE'S BIG QUESTIONS IN HIGHLY-PORTABLE PAPERBACKS, FEATURING FRENCH FLAPS AND DECKLE EDGES, THAT THE NEW YORK TIMES CALLS "DAMNABLY CUTE." WE DON'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS, BUT WE WILL DIRECT YOU TOWARDS A VARIETY OF USEFUL IDEAS THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO STIMULATE, PROVOKE, AND CONSOLE. We all want to live in a better world, but sometimes it feels like we lack the ability to make a difference. Author, broadcaster, and journalist John-Paul Flintoff offers a powerful reminder that through the generations, society has been transformed by the actions of individuals who understood that if they didn't like something, they could change it. Combining fresh new insights from history and other disciplines, this book will give you a sense of what might just be possible, as well as the inspiration and the courage you need to go about improving and changing the world we live in.

Author : Trenna Cormack
Publisher : Love Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780955521300
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Be the Change written by Trenna Cormack and published by Love Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-01-04 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'You must be the change you wish to see in the world.' So Gandhi advised. Today, there's a growing movement of people who are standing up and taking action to create positive change. Be uplifted by the stories of 28 pioneers, social entrepreneurs, activists and campaigners working in many fields – including the media, education, health, peace, finance, business and the environment. In exclusive interviews, individuals working on all scales – from global and national to local and grassroots levels – tell us how and why they are bringing positive change. They share the challenges and the joys, and show that a brighter future is not only possible, it's already emerging. Read these accounts of dedication, innovation, determination and courage, and be inspired to know what anyone can achieve when they decide to be the change. Including: social justice and water rights advocate Maude Barlow; social entrepreneur Taddy Blecher; peace campaigners Scilla Elworthy and Gill Hicks; youth activist Craig Kielburger; holistic education pioneer Satish Kumar; Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai; Fair Trade trailblazer Safia Minney; sustainable development leader Jonathon Porritt; radical environmentalist Vandana Shiva; civil rights lawyer Cliver Stafford Smith; global fundraiser and visionary Lynne Twist; and barrister/clown activist Jo Wilding.