Describes the organization of USA for Africa, which has produced an album by top American rock singers and musicians on behalf of famine relief in Africa

The inspiring people and grassroots organizations that are on the front lines of the battle to save the planet As the world's scientists have come together and declared a "climate emergency," the fight to protect our planet's ecological resources and the people that depend on them is more urgent than ever. But the real battles for our future are taking place far from the headlines and international conferences, in mostly forgotten American communities where the brutal realities of industrial pollution and environmental degradation have long been playing out. The World We Need provides a vivid introduction to America's largely unsung grassroots environmental groups—often led by activists of color and the poor—valiantly fighting back in America's so-called sacrifice zones against industries poisoning our skies and waterways and heating our planet. Through original reporting, profiles, artwork, and interviews, we learn how these activist groups, almost always working on shoestring budgets, are devising creative new tactics; building sustainable projects to transform local economies; and organizing people long overlooked by the environmental movement—changing its face along the way. Capturing the riveting stories and hard-won strategies from a broad cross section of pivotal environmental actions—from Standing Rock to Puerto Rico—The World We Need offers a powerful new model for the larger environmental movement, and inspiration for concerned citizens everywhere.

We Think the World of You combines acute social realism and dark fantasy, and was described by J.R. Ackerley as “a fairy tale for adults.” Frank, the narrator, is a middle-aged civil servant, intelligent, acerbic, self-righteous, angry. He is in love with Johnny, a young, married, working-class man with a sweetly easygoing nature. When Johnny is sent to prison for committing a petty theft, Frank gets caught up in a struggle with Johnny’s wife and parents for access to him. Their struggle finds a strange focus in Johnny’s dog—a beautiful but neglected German shepherd named Evie. And it is she, in the end, who becomes the improbable and undeniable guardian of Frank’s inner world.

An inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world! Meet some of the world’s most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids—they grew up to lead us to the moon, dance in the ballet, and break barriers. From first steps to solving puzzles and learning the alphabet, all the small things are only the beginning: they can lead to future activism and innovation that just might change the world! Featuring fresh and accessible text paired with vibrant illustrations, We Move the World gives young readers a chance to see how much is possible just because of the things they already do. Includes robust backmatter that gives further context on each figure and historical moment, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic.

"We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part I" is a classic children's novel authored by Juliana Horatia Ewing, a renowned 19th-century English writer known for her contributions to children's literature. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. Delivers an engrossing story centered on the actions and experiences of a bunch of young men. The novel, situated in a gorgeous English village, introduces readers to a charming array of characters, focusing mostly on the lives of the boys and their interactions with the world around them. Juliana Horatia Ewing masterfully weaves together stories of friendship, mischief, and personal growth as the lads navigate childhood's highs and lows. Throughout the novel, Ewing addresses a number of problems, including the necessity for empathy, the value of companionship, and the significance of moral standards. The lads' exploits and discoveries serve as a backdrop for these vital life lessons, making the book both entertaining and educational for its young readers.

One of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of 2021 Shortlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize and the 2021 National Book Award for Translated Literature A fictional examination of the lives of real-life scientists and thinkers whose discoveries resulted in moral consequences beyond their imagining. When We Cease to Understand the World is a book about the complicated links between scientific and mathematical discovery, madness, and destruction. Fritz Haber, Alexander Grothendieck, Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schrödinger—these are some of luminaries into whose troubled lives Benjamín Labatut thrusts the reader, showing us how they grappled with the most profound questions of existence. They have strokes of unparalleled genius, alienate friends and lovers, descend into isolation and insanity. Some of their discoveries reshape human life for the better; others pave the way to chaos and unimaginable suffering. The lines are never clear. At a breakneck pace and with a wealth of disturbing detail, Labatut uses the imaginative resources of fiction to tell the stories of the scientists and mathematicians who expanded our notions of the possible.

"We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part II" is a classic children's novel authored by Juliana Horatia Ewing, a renowned 19th-century English writer known for her contributions to children's literature. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. Delivers an engrossing story centered on the actions and experiences of a bunch of young men. The novel, situated in a gorgeous English village, introduces readers to a charming array of characters, focusing mostly on the lives of the boys and their interactions with the world around them. Juliana Horatia Ewing masterfully weaves together stories of friendship, mischief, and personal growth as the lads navigate childhood's highs and lows. Throughout the novel, Ewing addresses a number of problems, including the necessity for empathy, the value of companionship, and the significance of moral standards. The lads' exploits and discoveries serve as a backdrop for these vital life lessons, making the book both entertaining and educational for its young readers.