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After being drafted into the U.S. Army as a teenager and spending three years of war in a foreign land, I returned to my homeland no longer a teenager but a man. Unlike most soldiers who returned to their roots of small towns and farmlands, I joined the millions who settled in Manhattan. Commonly known as the "Big Apple," it was here I pursued turning childhood dreams into reality. Many of those dreams were realized due to a great city, which freely and generously opened doors for an education and opportunities far beyond what I ever imagined as a child. Not only was I admitted to the most prestigious school of music in the United States and perhaps the entire world, but I was also accepted ...
Explorer, global green leader, and eco-TV host David de Rothschild recounts the extraordinary journey of the Plastiki, an innovative and mostly untested sixty-foot catamaran that floats on 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles. It was a voyage that took de Rothschild and a five-person crew 10,000 miles from the U.S. to Australia, sailing through rarely traveled, dangerous waters, risking their lives to call attention to our fragile oceans. Their exploration included urgent study of ocean pollution, island nations threatened by rising seas, damaged coral reefs, and the acidifying ocean itselfand their discoveries are a call to action. Packed with exciting narrative, images, maps, journal entries, plans, and sketches, this is the only firsthand account of what may be the most important adventure of our time.
Editor Candice L. Mancini uses a series of thought-provoking essays to take readers across the globe, exploring international issues relating to garbage and recycling. Is E-waste dangerous in India? Is the Nile being ruined by pollution? Is Serbia doing enough to focus on their waste problems? Is Bangladesh's capital swimming in waste? How is China turning trash into art? Readers will explore these questions. They will learn whether Mexico City is running out of places to dump waste and whether the U.S. has a serious issue with plastic bags. Other cultures explored include Canada, Japan, Australia, Spain, the Philippines, and Sweden. One final treat for readers is they'll explore garbage and recycling in space.
Developments in the global economy have drastically transformed traditional businesses and trading systems. New communications and computing technology have not only opened global trade but have also provided customers with more choices and transparent supply alternatives. As such, modern firms are forced to adapt effective strategies that allow them to stay competitive in a global economy. Entrepreneurial Orientation and Opportunities for Global Economic Growth provides innovative insights into the present-day trends and applications of entrepreneurship and innovation in relation to different countriesÂ’ economic and social development. The content within this publication encompasses topics including female entrepreneurship, internationalization, and social development. It is a vital reference source for policymakers, economists, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, business students, managers, and stakeholders seeking coverage on topics centered on adopting and implementing entrepreneurship in a modern setting.
One of the most popular pedigreed dogs in the United States - over 30,000 new registrations were recorded during 1992 alone. Diet, breeding, breed history and characteristics, showing and judging qualities, training and health are all covered.
Dr. Michèle Barbier is the founder of the private Institute for Science and Ethics. The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regards to the Research Topic theme.
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