Why Are We Waiting?

Author: Nicholas Stern
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262029189
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 443

Book Description
An urgent case for climate change action that forcefully sets out, in economic, ethical, and political terms, the dangers of delay and the benefits of action. The risks of climate change are potentially immense. The benefits of taking action are also clear: we can see that economic development, reduced emissions, and creative adaptation go hand in hand. A committed and strong low-carbon transition could trigger a new wave of economic and technological transformation and investment, a new era of global and sustainable prosperity. Why, then, are we waiting? In this book, Nicholas Stern explains why, notwithstanding the great attractions of a new path, it has been so difficult to tackle climate change effectively. He makes a compelling case for climate action now and sets out the forms that action should take. Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse than estimated in the landmark Stern Review in 2006—and far worse than implied by standard economic models. He reminds us that we have a choice. We can rely on past technologies, methods, and institutions—or we can embrace change, innovation, and international collaboration. The first might bring us some short-term growth but would lead eventually to chaos, conflict, and destruction. The second could bring about better lives for all and growth that is sustainable over the long term, and help win the battle against worldwide poverty. The science warns of the dangers of neglect; the economics and technology show what we can do and the great benefits that will follow; an examination of the ethics points strongly to a moral imperative for action. Why are we waiting?

What Are You Waiting For?

Author: Scott Menchin
Publisher:
ISBN: 1626721521
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
A badger finds his rabbit friend outside waiting for something and giving badger clues and guesses to figure out they are waiting to see the moon appear.

What Are You Waiting For?

Author: Kristen Moeller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1936740613
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
What are you waiting for? Do you find yourself waiting for the right moment? The ideal relationship? The perfect job? Are you waiting for your “real” life to begin? Do think that the gifts of life are right around the corner? That one day you will arrive and everything will be okay? Do you endlessly search, yet never seem to find? Through the sharing of authentic personal stories and profound life lessons, Kristen Moeller explores our pervasive human tendency to wait for life and to look outside ourselves for answers. So we don’t try; we give up. We sell out and we forget who we are. We are afraid to succeed, afraid to fail, and afraid to say we are afraid. But as Wayne Gretzky said, “You'll always miss one-hundred percent of the shots you don't take!” Kristen Moeller's mission in life is to inspire you to get on the path, move forward and take the shot.

What Are We Waiting For?

Author: William H. Petersen
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 0898690374
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
“Bill Petersen makes a compelling case for re-imagining Advent. Readers will benefit from his wisdom as a scholar and priest, and congregations will find ample resources for an Advent season that helps them anticipate the fullness of the reign of God.” —Ruth Meyers, Church Divinity School of the Pacific

We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for

Author: Alice Walker
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1595585893
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
A New York Times bestseller in hardcover, Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Walker’s We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For was called “stunningly insightful” and “a book that will inspire hope” by Publishers Weekly. Drawing equally on Walker’s spiritual grounding and her progressive political convictions, each chapter concludes with a recommended meditation to teach us patience, compassion, and forgiveness. We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For takes on some of the greatest challenges of our times and in it Walker encourages readers to take faith in the fact that, despite the daunting predicaments we find ourselves in, we are uniquely prepared to create positive change. The hardcover edition of We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For included a national tour that saw standing-room–only crowds and standing ovations. Walker’s clear vision and calm meditative voice—truly “a light in darkness”—has struck a deep chord among a large and devoted readership.

What Are We Waiting For?

Author: Robert H. Mounce
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725212900
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
"Solid scholarship, sensitive teaching, deep faith -- these outstanding qualities of Robert Mounce's ministry are combined in What Are We Waiting for." Dr. David Hubbard Fuller Theological Seminary "Sane, readable and profoundly clear . . . a very good source for gaining a simple overview of the drama of the book." David C. Cook

The Problem is Growing, what are We Waiting For?

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description

What are We Waiting For?

Author: Richard Leonard
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1587684497
Category : Advent
Languages : en
Pages : 93

Book Description

Waiting for the Night Song

Author: Julie Carrick Dalton
Publisher: Forge Books
ISBN: 1250269199
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Named a Most Anticipated book by Newsweek * USA Today * CNN * Parade * Buzzfeed * Medium * GoodReads * PopSugar * Frolic Media * Betches * The Nerd Daily * SheReads and more "Smart and searingly passionate...an illuminating snapshot of nature, betrayal, and sacrifices set in the evocative New Hampshire wilderness."--Kim Michele Richardson, bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek A startling and timely debut, Julie Carrick Dalton's Waiting for the Night Song is a moving, brilliant novel about friendships forged in childhood magic and ruptured by the high price of secrets that leave you forever changed. Cadie Kessler has spent decades trying to cover up one truth. One moment. But deep down, didn’t she always know her secret would surface? An urgent message from her long-estranged best friend Daniela Garcia brings Cadie, now a forestry researcher, back to her childhood home. There, Cadie and Daniela are forced to face a dark secret that ended both their idyllic childhood bond and the magical summer that takes up more space in Cadie’s memory then all her other years combined. Now grown up, bound by long-held oaths, and faced with truths she does not wish to see, Cadie must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to protect the people and the forest she loves, as drought, foreclosures, and wildfire spark tensions between displaced migrant farm workers and locals. Waiting for the Night Song is a love song to the natural beauty around us, a call to fight for what we believe in, and a reminder that the truth will always rise. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

What Are You Waiting For? It's YOUR Life

Author: Jim Donovan
Publisher: Sound Wisdom
ISBN: 1937879356
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
"This book contains simple, practical ideas and techniques that anyone can use. By following this step-by-step success system, you can change your life from where it is now, to having the life of your dreams. It does not matter where you are right now. You may be doing okay but know you can be even more successful. Perhaps you are struggling to keep your head above water or, like most people, you're somewhere in between. Wherever you are right now, this book will help you devise a plan for your lifelong success. You can turn your life around beginning today. I know how you feel. I've seen hardship. I also know that you can change your circumstances. I have done it and I have watched as hundreds of thousands of others have done it too. The information in this book is not theory. These are not just a lot of nice ideas. They are proven strategies that work. These ideas have stood the test of time. The principles have been passed down through the ages. I have used these simple ideas to make major changes in my own life. I know they work and I know that if they worked for me, they'll work for you. Is this book a cure for the ills of the world? Of course not but it is a simple to use guide that can help you turn your life around. It can help a friend or loved one gain the confidence they need to change their life. I know this deep in my heart. I know the ideas in What Are You Waiting For?, It's Your Life work. I've used them in my own life to go from living, as Thoreau so aptly put it, 'a life of quiet desperation,' to living a life today that is beyond my wildest dreams. Sometimes, all a person needs is a glimmer of hope. Sometimes, they need to know someone understands their frustration what they're going through. Sometimes, a simple little book comes along and offers that hope and encouragement." -- Jim Donovan, Author, Speaker, Life Coach