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From the nearly 900,000-acre Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
to the Spanish-moss-tinged coastline to the black-watered
Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia is a state of beauty and contrast. And
set in the midst of Georgia is its gem of a capital, Atlanta?host
of the 1996 Summer Olympics.
This book fills an important gap in the literature, and presents
contributions from scientists and researchers working in the field
of sustainable development who have engaged in dynamic approaches
to implementing sustainability in higher education. It is widely
known that universities are key players in terms of the
implementation and further development of sustainability, with some
having the potential of acting as "living labs" in this rapidly
growing field. Yet there are virtually no publications that explore
the living labs concept as it relates to sustainability, and in an
integrated manner. The aims of this book, which is an outcome of
the "4th World Symposium on Sustainable Development at
Universities" (WSSD-U-2018), held in Malaysia in 2018, are as
follows: i. to document the experiences of universities from all
around the world in curriculum innovation, research, activities and
practical projects as they relate to sustainable development at the
university level; ii. to disseminate information, ideas and
experiences acquired in the execution of projects, including
successful initiatives and good practice; iii. to introduce and
discuss methodological approaches and projects that seek to
integrate the topic of sustainable development in the curricula of
universities; and iv. to promote the scalability of existing and
future models from universities as living labs for sustainable
development. The papers are innovative, cross-cutting and many
reflect practice-based experiences, some of which may be replicable
elsewhere. Also, this book, prepared by the Inter-University
Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) and the World
Sustainable Development Research and Transfer Centre (WSD-RTC),
reinforces the role played by universities as living labs for
sustainable development.
This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in
sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links
between research, practice, education for sustainability and the
needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals
(SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range
of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in
order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines.
Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2)
Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable
Infrastructure. This unique book documents and disseminates the
wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the
Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and
comparative case studies from various countries, including India,
China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and
Australia.
This Handbook approaches sustainable development in higher
education from an integrated perspective, addressing the dearth of
publications on the subject. It offers a unique overview of what
universities around the world are doing to implement sustainable
development (i.e. via curriculum innovation, research, activities,
or practical projects) and how their efforts relate to education
for sustainable development at the university level. The Handbook
gathers a wealth of information, ideas, best practices and lessons
learned in the context of executing concrete projects, and assesses
methodological approaches to integrating the topic of sustainable
development in university curricula. Lastly, it documents and
disseminates the veritable treasure trove of practical experience
currently available on sustainability in higher education.
This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in
sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links
between research, practice, education for sustainability and the
needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals
(SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range
of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in
order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines.
Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2)
Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable
Infrastructure. This unique book documents and disseminates the
wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the
Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and
comparative case studies from various countries, including India,
China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and
Australia.
This Handbook approaches sustainable development in higher
education from an integrated perspective, addressing the dearth of
publications on the subject. It offers a unique overview of what
universities around the world are doing to implement sustainable
development (i.e. via curriculum innovation, research, activities,
or practical projects) and how their efforts relate to education
for sustainable development at the university level. The Handbook
gathers a wealth of information, ideas, best practices and lessons
learned in the context of executing concrete projects, and assesses
methodological approaches to integrating the topic of sustainable
development in university curricula. Lastly, it documents and
disseminates the veritable treasure trove of practical experience
currently available on sustainability in higher education.
Recently widowed Ellen Kirkpatrick, the heart and soul of "Hot
Cross Buns," has chucked her job as a high school counselor to
follow her deepest passion - pastries - opening a spectacularly
successful coffee shop and bakery in Spokane's tony South Hill
neighborhood. Attracting a noteworthy group of customers, the
unique characters in "Hot Cross Buns" are deeply rich and delicious
- Molly, Ellen's resolute, Jesuit-inspired-to save-the world
daughter; Liam, a captivating Notre Dame and Harvard-educated
lawyer; Jack, an emotionally-iced physician who, despite his best
efforts, defrosts at the mere thought of Ellen; Lou, Ellen's
forthright, relationship-meddling BFF; Father Joe, Liam's mentor
turned friend at Notre Dame University struggling with professional
and personal demons; Clare, at the heart of the aforementioned
struggle; Lillian Johnson, the shrewd octogenarian who's learned a
bit about love over the years; and many other compelling
characters. Swept up in a stunning story of complex relationships,
readers will travel from Spokane to Chicago and Los Angeles,
ultimately rewarded with a charming surprise ending as the
capricious fates work their magic on this treasured collection of
friends and family.
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