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The Rise of Mathe-Lingua-Musica

by Ray Anderson ...

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If music is a universal language, and mathematics a universal truth, could the two be combined to form a new world language that would create common understanding across all cultures?In 2489, mathematicians who govern the world calculate that if our species doesn’t reduce wars and killing, humanity will be driven to extinction in fifteen months. They further divine that the only way out of the ... Read more

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If music is a universal language, and mathematics a universal truth, could the two be combined to form a new world language that would create common understanding across all cultures?In 2489, mathematicians who govern the world calculate that if our species doesn’t reduce wars and killing, humanity will be driven to extinction in fifteen months. They further divine that the only way out of the
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The Fast Food Empire: An American Story

The transformation of a Californian kiosk into a global phenomenon that revolutionised the way we eat

by Anderson Ray William ...

This compelling entrepreneurial story reveals how a modest kiosk in California became the global symbol of the fast food restaurant business. The book explores the extraordinary transformation of a family business into a restaurant empire, through the stories of its protagonists and the innovations that revolutionised the industry. From the founding brothers to the revolutionary vision of a ... Read more

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This compelling entrepreneurial story reveals how a modest kiosk in California became the global symbol of the fast food restaurant business. The book explores the extraordinary transformation of a family business into a restaurant empire, through the stories of its protagonists and the innovations that revolutionised the industry. From the founding brothers to the revolutionary vision of a
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Earthcare

An Anthology in Environmental Ethics

by Spencer Abraham, Ray Anderson, Nik Ansell, William Baxter, Joachim Blatter, Murray Bookchin, Maya Brennan, Majora Carter, Carl Cohen, Deane Curtin, Herman Daly, David DeGrazia, Calvin DeWitt, David Ehrenfeld, Anne Ehrlich, Robert Elliot, Nuria Fernandez, Ramachandra Guha, Garrett Hardin, John Hasse, Po-Keung Ip, Ralf Isenmann, Kauser Jahan, Andrew Kernohan, Marti Kheel, Kenneth Kraft, Aldo Leopold, Miriam MacGillis, Juan Martinez-Alier, Ed McGaa, Katie McShane, Roberto Mechoso, Arne Naess, Michael Nelson, Bryan Norton, Philip Nyhus, John O'Neil, Stephen Pacala, Ernest Partridge, Erv Peterson, Lily-Marlene Russow, Kristin Schrader-Frechette, Erroll Schweizer, George Sessions, Stephen Socolow, Paul Steidlmeier, Richard Sylvan, Bron Taylor, Paul Taylor, Karen Warren, Peter Warshall, Peter Wenz, Lynn White, Bill Devall, Peter Singer, Philip J. Bentley, Marianne B. Karsh, Holmes Rolston III, Brian J. Walsh, St. Thomas Aquinas, Aristotle, St. Francis of Assisi, Rene Descartes, Immanuel Kant, Paul, Stuart Ewen, Stephen Gardiner, Eugene Hargrove, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Tom Regan, Mark Sagoff, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Roger Thompson ...

This anthology, designed for use in undergraduate courses in environmental ethics, includes new and classic readings by leading writers in the field, full-length case studies, and many short discussion cases. Introductions and discussion questions are provided for all the essays, with each chapter introduced by a summary of the issues and appropriate philosophic, historical and scientific ... Read more

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This anthology, designed for use in undergraduate courses in environmental ethics, includes new and classic readings by leading writers in the field, full-length case studies, and many short discussion cases. Introductions and discussion questions are provided for all the essays, with each chapter introduced by a summary of the issues and appropriate philosophic, historical and scientific
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Ants, Galileo, and Gandhi

Designing the Future of Business through Nature, Genius, and Compassion

Edited by Sissel Waage, Ray Anderson ...

Although sustainability efforts in business are still a work in progress, it is increasingly clear that key elements of a new generation of enterprises will be radically different from those of our contemporary modern industrial economy. The core distinctions between what currently exists and what is being created are communicated in this book through the compelling metaphor of Ants, Galileo, and ... Read more

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Although sustainability efforts in business are still a work in progress, it is increasingly clear that key elements of a new generation of enterprises will be radically different from those of our contemporary modern industrial economy. The core distinctions between what currently exists and what is being created are communicated in this book through the compelling metaphor of Ants, Galileo, and
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Mid-Course Correction Revisited

The Story and Legacy of a Radical Industrialist and his Quest for Authentic Change

by Ray Anderson, John A. Lanier ...

The original Mid-Course Correction, published over 20 years ago, became a classic in the sustainability field. It put forth a new vision for what its author, Ray C. Anderson, called the “prototypical company of the 21st century”—a restorative company that does no harm to society or the environment.In Mid-Course Correction, Anderson recounts his eureka moment as founder and leader of Interface, Inc ... Read more

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The original Mid-Course Correction, published over 20 years ago, became a classic in the sustainability field. It put forth a new vision for what its author, Ray C. Anderson, called the “prototypical company of the 21st century”—a restorative company that does no harm to society or the environment.In Mid-Course Correction, Anderson recounts his eureka moment as founder and leader of Interface, Inc
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Berneice Beulah Anderson

Some of My Memories of 96 Years

by Ray Anderson ...

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Mid-Course Correction Revisited

The Story and Legacy of a Radical Industrialist and his Quest for Authentic Change

by Ray Anderson, John A. Lanier, Paul Hawken ...

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11 hours 31 min

The original Mid-Course Correction, published 20 years ago, became a classic in the sustainability field. It put forth a new vision for what its author, Ray C. Anderson, called the “prototypical company of the 21st century”—a restorative company that does no harm to society or the environment. In it Anderson recounts his eureka moment as founder and leader of Interface, Inc., one of the world’s ... Read more

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The original Mid-Course Correction, published 20 years ago, became a classic in the sustainability field. It put forth a new vision for what its author, Ray C. Anderson, called the “prototypical company of the 21st century”—a restorative company that does no harm to society or the environment. In it Anderson recounts his eureka moment as founder and leader of Interface, Inc., one of the world’s
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The Rise of Mathe-Lingua-Musica

by Ray Anderson ...

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12 hours 40 min

It’s 2489, and the world’s governing mathematicians have calculated that society’s struggles with rampant war and homicide have put humanity on a crash-course with extinction. With an estimated fifteen months left until humankind’s total annihilation, the World Council of Mathematicians (WCM) determine the only way out of the crisis is to create the optimum language for humans, creating common ... Read more

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It’s 2489, and the world’s governing mathematicians have calculated that society’s struggles with rampant war and homicide have put humanity on a crash-course with extinction. With an estimated fifteen months left until humankind’s total annihilation, the World Council of Mathematicians (WCM) determine the only way out of the crisis is to create the optimum language for humans, creating common
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A Different Way to Win

Dan Rooney's Story from the Super Bowl to the Rooney Rule

by Jim Rooney, Bill Cowher, Roger Goodell, Paul Tagliabue, Art Rooney II, Mel Blount, James "Shack" Harris, Rocky Bleier, Cyrus Mehri, Ray Anderson, Judy Battista, N. Jeremi Duru, Mike Tomlin, Franco Harris ...

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4 hours 46 min

Dan Rooney was one of the most influential sports executives of his generation—the man who transformed the Pittsburgh Steelers into one of the National Football League's greatest dynasties and premiere franchises. Some of Dan Rooney’s most important achievements, however, took place off the playing field as he sought to bring about equity in the league's hiring practices and peace in his ancestral ... Read more

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Dan Rooney was one of the most influential sports executives of his generation—the man who transformed the Pittsburgh Steelers into one of the National Football League's greatest dynasties and premiere franchises. Some of Dan Rooney’s most important achievements, however, took place off the playing field as he sought to bring about equity in the league's hiring practices and peace in his ancestral
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Agroecology Now!

Transformations Towards More Just and Sustainable Food Systems

by Colin Ray Anderson, Janneke Bruil, M. Jahi Chappell, Csilla Kiss, Michel Patrick Pimbert ...

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This open access book develops a framework for advancing agroecology transformations focusing on power, politics and governance. It explores the potential of agroecology as a sustainable and socially just alternative to today’s dominant food regime. Agroecology is an ecological approach to farming that addresses climate change and biodiversity loss while contributing to the Sustainable Development ... Read more

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This open access book develops a framework for advancing agroecology transformations focusing on power, politics and governance. It explores the potential of agroecology as a sustainable and socially just alternative to today’s dominant food regime. Agroecology is an ecological approach to farming that addresses climate change and biodiversity loss while contributing to the Sustainable Development
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Can Business Save the Earth?

Innovating Our Way to Sustainability

by Michael Lenox, Aaron Chatterji ...

Increasingly, business leaders are tasked with developing new products, services, and business models that minimize environmental impact while driving economic growth. It's a tall order—and a call that is only getting louder.In Can Business Save the Earth?, Michael Lenox and Aaron Chatterji explain just how the private sector can help. Many believe that markets will inevitably demand sustainable ... Read more

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Increasingly, business leaders are tasked with developing new products, services, and business models that minimize environmental impact while driving economic growth. It's a tall order—and a call that is only getting louder.In Can Business Save the Earth?, Michael Lenox and Aaron Chatterji explain just how the private sector can help. Many believe that markets will inevitably demand sustainable
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Climate Action Planning

A Guide to Creating Low-Carbon, Resilient Communities

by Michael R. Boswell, Adrienne I. Greve, Tammy L. Seale ...

Climate change continues to impact our health and safety, the economy, and natural systems. With climate-related protections and programs under attack at the federal level, it is critical for cities to address climate impacts locally. Every day there are new examples of cities approaching the challenge of climate change in creative and innovative ways—from rethinking transportation, to greening ... Read more

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Climate change continues to impact our health and safety, the economy, and natural systems. With climate-related protections and programs under attack at the federal level, it is critical for cities to address climate impacts locally. Every day there are new examples of cities approaching the challenge of climate change in creative and innovative ways—from rethinking transportation, to greening
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