Starting In Our Own Backyards

Author : William M. LeoGrande
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 0807898805
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our Own Backyard written by William M. LeoGrande and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2009-11-18 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this remarkable and engaging book, William LeoGrande offers the first comprehensive history of U.S. foreign policy toward Central America in the waning years of the Cold War. From the overthrow of the Somoza dynasty in Nicaragua and the outbreak of El Salvador's civil war in the late 1970s to the final regional peace settlements negotiated a decade later, he chronicles the dramatic struggles--in Washington and Central America--that shaped the region's destiny. For good or ill, LeoGrande argues, Central America's fate hinged on decisions that were subject to intense struggles among, and within, Congress, the CIA, the Pentagon, the State Department, and the White House--decisions over which Central Americans themselves had little influence. Like the domestic turmoil unleashed by Vietnam, he says, the struggle over Central America was so divisive that it damaged the fabric of democratic politics at home. It inflamed the tug-of-war between Congress and the executive branch over control of foreign policy and ultimately led to the Iran-contra affair, the nation's most serious political crisis since Watergate.

Author : Ann Bookman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113595061X
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Starting in Our Own Backyards written by Ann Bookman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing interviews with more than 100 middle-class working parents in the Boston area, Bookman vividly illustrates the inherent conflicts faced by today's two-working-parent families and the often unfortunate consequences for the community. In an important departure from the ongoing debate, she offers a new paradigm for the relationship between paid and unpaid work that could invigorate both family life and the quality of civil society.

Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1616896175
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309048788
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Our Own Backyard written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume takes a fresh lookâ€"primarily from a technological perspectiveâ€"at the nation's "infrastructure": a collection of diverse modes that function as a system supporting a wide range of economic and social activities. Within an infrastructure system, operating and maintenance procedures, management practices, and development policies (i.e., the software) must work together with the facilities' hardware. This study has a strongly local perspective, drawing valuable information from workshops held in Phoenix, Cincinnati, and Boston. These workshops illustrated common elements of local experience that offer infrastructure practitioners, policymakers, and the public at large both understanding and guidance in the form of specific strategies that can lead toward "win-win" situations, where parties with potentially opposing interests seek a way to resolve infrastructure issues so that all parties gain. Local issues, combined across many regions, give infrastructure its strategic national significance. The book recommends specific principles that should be applied in national policy to support effective local infrastructure development and management.

Author : Craig Wallin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Start Your Own Backyard Plant Nursery written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting a backyard plant nursery can be a great way to turn your love of plants and gardening into cash. It's one of the best ways to "bootstrap" a few hundred dollars into a good income.Start Your Own Backyard Plant Nursery is 3 guides in 1, covering the most profitable landscaping plants, flowers and herbs for small growers. Over 180 different plants are covered - all proven sellers so you're not guessing what to plant that will sell!You'll discover how to grow and sell:Landscaping trees and shrubs, ground covers, ornamental grasses, fresh cut and dried flowers, popular culinary and medicinal herbs, value-added plants to double your profits and woody ornamentals.The new 2nd edition covers over 50 free and low-cost ways to sell everything you grow and a resource chapter with wholesale sources for seeds, plants and grower supplies.

Author : Curtis Allen Stone
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1771421916
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Urban Farmer written by Curtis Allen Stone and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are twenty million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include: Low capital investment and overhead costs Reduced need for expensive infrastructure Easy access to markets Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers.

Author : William T. Armaline
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812222571
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Rights in Our Own Backyard written by William T. Armaline and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Rights in Our Own Backyard focuses on the state of human rights and responses to human rights issues in the United States, drawing on sociological literature and perspectives to interrogate assumptions of American exceptionalism.

Author : Neil Shelton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 144056602X
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Everything Backyard Farming Book written by Neil Shelton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-sufficiency doesn't have to mean getting off the grid entirely. That level of independence isn't practical for most people. A backyard farm can provide an abundance of inexpensive food as well as additional income which can bring you real independence. Whether you're a first-timer who wants to start growing vegetables or an experienced gardener looking to expand a small plot into a minifarm, The Everything Backyard Farming Book has all you need, from growing fruits and vegetables to raising animals to preserving and storing food. With this common-sense guide, you will be able to take control of the food you eat - in an urban or suburban setting.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Our Own Backyard written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rajendra Pillai
Publisher : WaterBrook
ISBN 13 : 0307552861
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reaching the World in Our Own Backyard written by Rajendra Pillai and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2010-05-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reaching the World in Our Own Backyard is designed as a guidebook for Christians to better understand and engage people from other countries including immigrants, foreign exchange students, and tourists. By both region and religion, author Rajendra K. Pillai explains cultural considerations and common points of reference to readers eager to share the good news of Jesus Christ with foreign-born individuals. Between 1990 and 2000, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism–along with many other religions–grew at a record pace, due heavily to immigration and conversion. During this same period of time the number of people who call themselves Christians dropped by 9 percent. Meanwhile, 98 percent of churches experienced non-growth or declines in attendance.