[ebooks] The Book of the Prophet Isaiah (Pocket Canons) by Peter Ackroyd in Arts-Photography

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We all want a sustainable future; but what does it look like; and how do we get there? In Ithaca; New York; a new culture is blossomingmdash;one that values cooperation; local production; environmental stewardship; social justice; and creativity. Ithaca is showing the way to meet the challenges of the day with a wide variety of practical; real-world solutions.Filled with inspiring examples; Choosing a Sustainable Future provides readers with a remarkable sense of possibility. Explore Ithacas:*Bustling; vibrant farmers markets; overflowing with fresh; local produce*Award-winning community credit union that triples the savings of low-income people*Flagship college sustainability programs*Pioneering alternative transportation programs; such as Ithaca Carshare*Innovative efforts by coalitions of local business; university; government; and activists to create transformation in areas as diverse as green building; city planning; health and wellness; and honoring cultural diversityTaken together; these examples of citizen engagement are a taste of what life could be like in a sustainable city of the future. In a time of overwhelming economic; social; and environmental crises; Choosing a Sustainable Future provides a quiet; authoritative voice of hope.