Books with author Maude Barlow

Water is a human right: “A rousing case for what will be one of the key environmental challenges of the twenty-first century.” —Booklist The United Nations has recognized access to water as a basic human right—but there is still much work to be done to stem this growing environmental crisis. In this book, water activist Maude Barlow draws on her extensive experience to lay out a set of key principles that show the way forward to what she calls a “water-secure and water-just world.” Not only does she reveal the powerful players even now impeding the recognition of the human right to water, she argues that water must not become a commodity to be bought and sold on the open market. Focusing on solutions, she includes stories of struggle and resistance from marginalized communities, as well as government policies that work for both people and the planet. At a time when climate change has moved to the top of the national agenda and the stage is being set for unprecedented drought, mass starvation, and the migration of millions of refugees in search of water, Blue Future is an urgent call to preserve our most valuable resource for generations to come. “In a book as clear as a pristine mountain stream, Maude Barlow lays out a practical and inspiring vision for how we can defend water—the source of all life—from the forces of death.” —Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine

In her bestselling books Blue Gold and Blue Covenant, world-renowned water activist Maude Barlow exposed the battle for ownership of our dwindling water supply and the emergence of an international, grassroots-led movement to reclaim water as a public good. Since then, the United Nations has recognized access to water as a basic human right—but there is still much work to be done to stem this growing crisis. In this major new book, Barlow draws on her extensive experience and insight to lay out a set of key principles that show the way forward to what she calls a “water-secure and water-just world.” Not only does she reveal the powerful players even now impeding the recognition of the human right to water, she argues that water must not become a commodity to be bought and sold on the open market. Focusing on solutions, she includes stories of struggle and resistance from marginalized communities, as well as government policies that work for both people and the planet. At a time when climate change has moved to the top of the national agenda and when the stage is being set for unprecedented drought, mass starvation, and the migration of millions of refugees in search of water, Blue Future is an urgent call to preserve our most valuable resource for generations to come.

We walk to the faucet, turn it on and are refreshed by a glass of cold, clean water. But this ordinary action we take for granted is not the norm in the world. The author looks at water conservation, water politics, and people's right to water. Included in her scrutiny is the underhanded buying of water rights that gives a small group of people and corporations undue control over water resources. The battle for water continues worldwide from thirsty Middle Eastern countries to developing nations in Africa. This is a battle that mankind cannot lose. Book & dj are as new. Dj not price clipped. Jacket neatly encased in acid-free Brodart book protector. 326 pages including acknowledgements and index.

Abi may be a small field mouse but she has a need to explore the world around her. A need to live life to the fullest, do everything she can with her family and friends. with every adventure, she hopes the next one will lead her to find out more about her brother and why he left, where was he, is he safe, is he close by or has he vanished forever never to be seen again.

Abi maybe a small field mouse but she has a need to explore the world around her. A need to live life to the fullest, and do everything she can with her family and friends where ever they might be. Her adventures test her stamina and courage to fight against all that nature can throw at her ,with the support of her family and friends. With her friend Roland she battles wild animals big and small to do whatever is needed to see the adventure through to the end

After the lights are out, the stuffed animals come alive in this whimsical children's story. Seven-year-old Jessica loves her stuffed animals so much that she's given each one a special name. Every night at bedtime, Jessica places them all around her so she can have good dreams. But once she's in bed, Jessica has a hard time staying there! Jessica's daddy warns her that every time she gets out of bed, he will take one of her stuffed animals and put it back on the shelf. The first one to go is Mike the monkey. He ends up underneath the bed and soon gets bored. What is a stuffed monkey to do? Have some fun, of course! Mike and the other stuffed animals-Gloria the glowworm, Buster the bulldog, and more-start playing baseball. But all their running and cheering make too much noise and wake up Jessica's brother. Will Jessica's dad find out what they're up to? A whimsical, enchanting tale, Sweet Dreams tells the story of a night the stuffed animals will never forget.