Terry Tempest Williams je americká autorka, ochranářka a aktivistka, jejíž psaní je hluboce zakořeněno v americkém Západě. Její díla zkoumají ekologii, ochranu divoké přírody, zdraví žen a náš vztah k přírodě a kultuře. Williams se nebojí zasazovat se o svá přesvědčení, ať už svědectvím před Kongresem, nebo občanskou neposlušností. Její jedinečný styl spojuje osobní reflexe s naléhavými environmentálními a sociálními otázkami a nabízí čtenářům hluboké zamyšlení nad naší spojenou budoucností.
Exploring the hidden world beneath Manhattan's Riverside Park, the book delves into the lives of unhoused individuals who have sought refuge in long-abandoned railroad tunnels. Sociologist Terry Williams immerses himself in this underground community, aiming to shed light on their struggles and resilience while revealing the complexities of life on society's fringes. Through his journey, the narrative uncovers the harsh realities and human stories often overlooked in urban landscapes.
Set in a dystopian future where individuals are ranked by their social media performance, the concept of "The Number" governs employment and social standing. As a crisis of "Social Media Disorders" emerges, Maddie, a troubled artist, grapples with her inability to meet these standards, leading her to a mental breakdown. Through her struggles, she embarks on a transformative journey to uncover her true creative abilities, challenging the societal norms that define worth and success.
Show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world
The sociologist Terry Williams returns to the cocaine culture of Harlem in the 1980s and '90s with an ethnographic account of a club he calls Le Boogie Woogie. He explores the life of a cast of characters that includes regulars and bar workers, dealers and hustlers, following social interaction around the club's active bar.
"In Erosion, Terry Tempest Williams's fierce, spirited, and magnificent essays are a howl in the desert. She sizes up the continuing assaults on America's public lands and the erosion of our commitment to the open space of democracy. She asks: "How do we find the strength to not look away from all that is breaking our hearts?" We know the elements of erosion: wind, water, and time. They have shaped the spectacular physical landscape of our nation. Here, Williams bravely and brilliantly explores the many forms of erosion we face: of democracy, science, compassion, and trust. She examines the dire cultural and environmental implications of the gutting of Bear Ears National Monument--sacred lands to Native Peoples of the American Southwest; of the undermining of the Endangered Species Act; of the relentless press by the fossil fuel industry that has led to a panorama in which "oil rigs light up the horizon." And she testifies that the climate crisis is not an abstraction, offering as evidence the drought outside her door and, at times, within herself. These essays are Williams's call to action, blazing a way forward through difficult and dispiriting times. We will find new territory--emotional, geographical, communal. The erosion of desert lands exposes the truth of change. What has been weathered, worn, and whittled away is as powerful as what remains. Our undoing is also our becoming. Erosion is a book for this moment, political and spiritual at once, written by one of our greatest naturalists, essayists, and defenders of the environment. She reminds us that beauty is its own form of resistance, and that water can crack stone"-- Provided by publisher
Focusing on brain science, this book equips leaders with five proven principles to foster an engaged and high-performance workforce. Drawing on extensive research, it offers practical, motivational tools for creating an environment that promotes employee self-motivation. The engaging style encourages leaders to help their staff develop self-discipline, adopt a growth mindset, and achieve a state of "flow" for optimal productivity. This resource is designed for leaders seeking to enhance both personal and professional success within their teams.
The story centers around a great-grandmother who joyfully babysits her eighteen-month-old great-granddaughter at her granddaughter's request. Their day transforms into an exciting adventure filled with playful moments as they eagerly await the return of Mommy. The narrative highlights the bond between generations and the joy of family connections.
In Teenage Suicide Notes, sociologist Terry Williams pores over the writings of a diverse group of troubled youths to better grasp the motivations behind teenage suicide and to humanize those at risk of taking their own lives. Williams evaluates young people in rural and urban contexts and across lines of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
A skilful weave of travel writing, first-hand interviews and archival research which presents a fascinating picture of a heritage now on the verge of living memory
A hard-edged guide to New York City swindles, street life, and culture, through direct interviews with con artists and hustlers.