Past Bookshelf
The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter
Description: Ever wondered where you food comes from? The authors trace back the production of all the food from three families’ diets. princeton.edu My posts: Balanced writing and should we eat meat?
Ecotheology – Voices from South and North
Description: I’m excited to read this book. I always appreciate viewpoints from outside my own (Western) as it reminds me that I am very limited and need others to help seeing the real picture. It’s always much bigger! united-church.ca My posts: My viewpoint is limited
The Geography of Nowhere, by James Kunstler
Description: This is a book about the reasons North America has sprawl everywhere. Very insteresting as it traces the cultural reasons – and I hope tells us how we can change. kunstler.com My posts: Who knew architecture was that important?
Technopoly, by Neil Postman
Description: Thought provoking book about technology and information, especially since it was written before the Internet became widespread. Recommended reading for techies and educators alike. neilpostman.org My posts: Technopoly
Does IT Matter, by Nicholas Carr
Description: Has information technology really made companies more competitive, or has it not made any difference? nicholasgcarr.com/doesitmatter.html
Gender and Competition
Description: I coached middle school girls’ basketball this year. This books demonstrates the different ways that girls and boys generally compete. kathydeboer.com My posts: Gender and Competition
Olive Shoots Around Your Table
Description: An excellent book to understand your own upbringing, and very helpful if you are now raising kids amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/18964…