Bøger af Linda Marshall

"Born to German-Jewish parents in New York City in 1901, Bob Marshall's love for the outdoors was stoked by childhood trips to the Adirondack Mountains. Marshall was disappointed that encroaching railroads and highways were destroying the nature he loved, and he vowed to protect the wilderness. As a member of the United States Forest Service, chief of forestry in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and a founder of The Wilderness Society, Marshall worked to achieve his goal. He also worked to desegregate National Parks and BLM lands. Despite an untimely death at the age of 38, Marshall's legacy was cemented in 1964 when President Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law. Marshall's advocacy helped to protect over 110 million acres of wilderness in the United States for future generations to enjoy"--

"Growing up in London, Beatrix Potter felt the restraints of Victorian times. Girls didn't go to school and weren't expected to work. But she longed to do something important, something that truly mattered. As Beatrix spent her summers in the country and found inspiration in nature, it was through this passion that her creativity flourished. There, she crafted The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She would eventually move to the countryside full-time, but developers sought to change the land. To save it, Beatrix used the money from the success of her books and bought acres and acres of land and farms to prevent the development of the countryside that both she and Peter Rabbit so cherished. Because of her efforts, it's been preserved just as she left it"--

Share Your Power of Giving. Living a "drive-by" life is an easy habit to fall into--simply going through everyday motions without enjoying the journey. Linda Marshall knows that every day is an opportunity to make a difference. Her mission is to help people choose to always be joyful and grateful, rather than waiting for some designated time in the future. Marshall Connects helps people and organizations get ahead by giving back. You have a choice to harness your happiness to lift others up. Giving Back will show you what really matters, so you can live your life to the fullest.

Suitable for older primary pupils, secondary and college students, teachers and parents, this book gives explanations of mathematical terms, often with examples and diagrams. It contains a reference section, providing an overview of key ideas about a range of mathematical topics, such as tables, number systems, charts, 2-D shapes, and 3-D shapes.