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Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society,
OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 10th edition gives
you a basic understanding of the complexities and uncertainties
involved in ocean use as well as its role in sustaining life on
Earth. Thoroughly updated with the latest findings from the field,
the text includes new coverage of important issues such as climate
change. Emphasizing the science process throughout, it helps you
see how concepts from other scientific fields relate to topics in
oceanography. Co-author Robert Ellis draws from his experience
managing research projects and educational programs throughout the
world, and a diverse group of National Geographic Explorers share
their unique insights on key concepts. In addition, MindTap equips
you with a wealth of anywhere, anytime digital learning solutions.
Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society,
market-leading OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 9e
gives you a basic understanding of the scientific questions,
complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use-as well as
the role and importance of the ocean in nurturing and sustaining
life on Earth. Seasoned researchers Tom Garrison and Robert Ellis
emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, stressing
its links to biology, chemistry, geology, physics, meteorology,
astronomy, ecology, history, and economics. The book's focus on the
science process includes numerous "How Do We Know?" boxes detailing
the science behind how oceanographers know what they know. Coverage
of climate change has been updated to reflect the latest findings.
In addition, Chapter 14 "Primary Producers" includes expanded
coverage of photosynthetic and chemosynthetic producers to help you
understand the "big picture" in marine biology.
ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY introduces you to the complexities and
uncertainties involved in ocean use and the importance of oceans in
nurturing and sustaining life. Using exclusive content from the
National Geographic Society, this book illustrates the complexity
and beauty of the ocean in a way that is both compelling and
relatable. With the 8th Edition, bestselling authors Tom Garrison
and Robert Ellis illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of marine
science and give you the most dynamic and current introduction to
oceanography available today.
"The Word in Other Words" presents a beautiful collection of
thoughts and experiences, ushering the reader into a closer
examination of their walk with God. Too often we forget that the
significance of Easter is its ability to deliver a future, saving
us from the past and the present with its offer of redemptive hope.
As Reverend Dr. Tom Garrison urges the Christ follower to surrender
despair and exchange it for hope, he boldly calls us to pursue
lives filled with gratitude, risk, and faithfulness -- lives
centered on a future that is only possible because of the cross and
an empty grave. "The Word in Other Words" confidently encourages us
to follow Jesus, reminding us that he is the only one who can carry
our burdens and mend our brokenness.
Nothing is beyond Christ's reach, Garrison proclaims, and "The Word
in Other Words" is an excellent resource for those seeking a
poignant unveiling of our human vulnerabilities and a compelling
case for a strong and merciful God.
Rev. Dr. Tom M. Garrison is the Senior Pastor at Pensacola Beach
United Church of Christ, and has been ordained since 1985. Rev.
Garrison holds ordained standing with the United Church of Christ
and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Through his career
he has not only served churches but also taught in Seminary,
University, and his latest teaching assignment was at St. George's
House, Windsor Castle, Windsor England. He was educated at Amridge
University, Auburn University, and received his doctorate from
Columbia Theological Seminary. He is married to the former Renate
Hainberger a native of Vienna, Austria. This is Tom's third book
with CSS.
The Baby Boomer generation (estimated at around 75 million) became
politically active in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving its' mark on
society. The sheer size of this human tsunami rolled through
American society and fueled the continuing Civil Rights, Gay
Rights, and Women's Movements and agitation against war. It also
coincided with (caused?) loosening social mores, the sexual
revolution, widespread recreational drug use, political
correctness, identity politics, diminishment of personal
responsibility, and excesses in many areas. The 1960s mantra of
"Challenge Authority" was the basis of my political activism. What
exactly does "challenge authority" mean? Certainly more than
disobeying your parents as a kid. Or calling the police "pigs."
Those are juvenile acts of rebellion. Challenging authority is not
an attention getting ploy to display your courage or smarts or just
for the sake of a good fight. A key component is resisting the
temptation to act impulsively. In short, it's okay to break certain
rules. But know why the rule exists, and have a good reason for
breaking it. In a serious political context, challenging authority
does not have to be negative, especially when done with a clear
purpose. Challenging authority is a form of nonviolent direct
action. You must know what you want to accomplish-hence the need
for focus, confidence, and hard facts. A legal/moral/ethical
foundation is a prerequisite for such disciplined non-conformity.
The title Challenge Authority: Memoir of a Baby Boomer tells it
all. Each of the five chapters contains at least a couple of
challenge authority stories. In most cases I still believes my
challenge, or at least questioning authority, was justified and the
correct path. Politics and humor play a prominent role these
stories. Some of the 44 stories include my challenging the
Selective Service System (The Draft) for 2 1/2 years during the
Vietnam War era; learning a Zen-like concern for quality while leaf
raking as a work-study student during my undergraduate years; being
a war tax resister for many years; hosting an "Untying the Knot"
party with my first wife while getting divorced; doing jail time
(along with 1,959 others) for civil disobedience in trying to stop
the opening of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in California;
twice running for Santa Barbara City Council in the mid-1980s as a
socialist and being the only candidate to openly support gay and
lesbian rights; leaving the Left and becoming a libertarian in the
mid-1990s; and bungee jumping out of a hot air balloon on my 40th
birthday. Every Baby Boomer, and anyone interested in recent
history from the ground level can share the experience of this book
on both a rational and deeply emotional level. If you were not
there (there being that state of "in the zone" focus on your
activity), this is a chance to vicariously experience the
intensity, and if you were there you can reminisce about the "old
days." Address all inquiries to Tom Garrison at:
[email protected]. Consider visiting the Challenge
Authority Facebook page. Your comments are welcom
One political question intrigues almost everyone who studies,
participates, or is interested in politics: "Why do people identify
with a certain ideology and/or political party?" Numerous scholarly
and popular books examine political ideology/party identification
and why certain ideologies attract certain individuals. This book
examines that question in two separate, yet joined phases. Why do
people initially identify with the Left/liberalism and why do these
same individuals abandon that ideology to evolve into libertarians?
This inquiry is unique in its focus on former liberals/leftists who
become libertarians. Included are 23 stories from Americans and one
Irishman, baring at least part of their souls to answer these
questions. All contributors at one point identified with the
Left/liberalism. Each explains what originally drew them to the
left part of the political spectrum. Virtually all mention some
version of the popular stereotype of liberals/leftists "caring for
the average person." And all came to see that as a wispy
apparition, based more on intention than fact. A common theme for
why the liberals/leftists abandoned their ideology is the ugly
discovery of the inherent elitism of leftists/liberals. Over and
over in these stories, the contributors give examples of their
liberal/leftist "comrades" explaining how they (liberals/leftists)
are needed to steer the people in the proper direction, for their
own good of course. The true believing leftists/liberals cling to
this illusion. Through many different paths, the contributors to
this volume come to see the anti-democratic, elitist nature of this
belief. An equally common denominator is the lack of respect for,
or even acknowledgement of, personal responsibility in ones
behavior. A core value of the Left/liberalism is victimhood.
Everyone-women, gays and lesbians, people of color, public employee
union members, the working class, and so on-is an actual or
potential victim. As such, any dysfunctional behavior can always be
excused as the result of societal oppression, racism and sexism,
rich people and capitalists, corporations, "the man," and on and
on. Of course, negative external forces do exist, but they are not
always (or even most of the time) the cause of crappy behavior or
failure. Many of the stories in this book note that this refusal to
acknowledge personal responsibility strongly influenced the
contributor to turn away from the Left/liberalism. Of course,
disillusionment with the notion that government action is needed
for every problem-real or imagined-is inherent in turning from
leftism/liberalism to libertarianism. Many contributors expound
upon this theme. Many contributors also cite the power of classical
liberal economic theory-truly free markets-as a factor in their
leaving the Left. Real world examples of the failure of
socialist/welfare state economic policy became too difficult to
ignore. Finally, a minor, yet telling, theme is the lack of humor
or playfulness in liberals and the Left. Several contributors note
the feeling of liberation once they rejected the dour
self-importance of the Left/liberalism. One popular conception of
libertarians is that they are, for the most part, disgruntled old
white guys. While that group is represented, more than 25 percent
of the stories are from women and more than two-thirds are by
people younger than 50. This gender and generational diversity
extends to occupations-contributors include college students, law
students, an attorney, a professional artist, public school
teachers, a chemist, writers, a filmmaker, a law professor, a
stay-at-home mom, a firefighter, the CEO of a $40 million company,
a TV reporter, an editor, the CEO of a free market environmental
think tank, and a research engineer. It is my fervent hope that
this collection of stories will hasten the day when libertarianism
is widely recognized for what it is-the political movement for
adults.
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