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When the cheering stops

life after the NFL
2021
"In this book, players open up about the difficulties they face once they leave the NFL. Personal interviews reveal how many have struggled with finances, addiction, depression, violence, and finding a second career"--Provided by publisher.

Loving sports when they don't love you back

dilemmas of the modern fan
2020
". . . when a football player takes a hit to the head after yet another study has warned of the dangers of CTE, or when a team whose mascot was born in an era of racism and bigotry takes the field, or when a relief pitcher accused of domestic violence saves the game, how is one to cheer? Welcome to the club for sports fans who care too much . . . tackle[s] the most pressing issues in sports, why they matter, and how we can do better. For the authors, 'sticking to sports' is not an option--not when our taxes are paying for the stadiums, and college athletes aren't getting paid at all. But simply quitting a favorite team won't change corrupt and deplorable practices, and the root causes of many of these problems are endemic in our wider society"--Provided by publisher.

How to break up with fast fashion

a guilt-free guide to changing the way you shop for good
2020
You probably know the statistics: global clothing production has roughly doubled in just 15 years, and every year an estimated 300,000 tonnes of used clothing ends up in UK landfills. Fast fashion is the ultimate toxic relationship. It's bad news for the planet, our brains and our bank balances. We can't go on like this: our shopping habits need an overhaul. Journalist Lauren Bravo loves clothes more than anything, but she's called time on her affair with fast fashion in search of a slower, saner way of dressing. In this book, she'll help you do the same.

Glowing bunnies!?

why we're making hybrids, chimeras, and clones
"Our brave new world is here. With modern genetic technologies, science fiction's 'what if?' has become the scientist's 'why not?' Bioengineering has the potential to remake animals in almost any way we can imagine, and it's being used to solve a range of urgent global problems, including climate change, species extinctions, the destruction of natural habitats, and human health issues. But just because we can do all these things, does that mean we should? In the pages of Glowing Bunnies!? you will encounter some of the strange and wonderful genetically modified animals of tomorrow. Learn why scientists are going to such lengths to mess with genes and what the ethical and health-related consequences might be. By understanding both the science and the stakes, you too can judge the potential of this budding science to save--or ruin--the world. Presented as a compendium of existing and proposed creatures, this book describes the animals being created, the scientific techniques involved, and each animal's purpose. Additionally, it addresses bioethics, unintended consequences, and animal welfare"--Provided by the publisher.
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Fashionopolis

the secrets behind the clothes we wear
Did you ever think about where your jeans come from? How about the people who made your T-shirt, or what happens to the clothes you grow out of when you're done wearing them? The fabrics clothes are made of, the way they are designed and sewn and shipped around the world, and the way we consume them and get rid of them - every step in this process has a big impact on our environment, on the people who work in clothing factories, and on our cultures. This nonfiction book shows us how the clothes we wear - and throw away - every day are made, and what that means for our planet and for people around the world.

Big tech and democracy

"Anthology of essays exploring the impact that the big technology companies have on the world. Experts debate the role of big tech on politics, economics, and society at large, questioning whether these companies have an outsize influence and whether they should and can be reigned in"--Provided by publisher.

Animal testing

Discusses the issue of animal testing, presenting an overview of the topic and facts from both sides of the argument.

Chocolate islands

cocoa, slavery, and colonial Africa
2012
Describes the travels and work of Englishman Joseph Burtt, who was sent by Cadbury Brothers Limited to investigate if the cocoa it was buying from the Portuguese colony of Sao Tome and Principe was being harvested by slave laborers, and examines his influence on labor recruiting practices in colonial Africa.

Raising humans in a digital world

helping kids build a healthy relationship with technology
2019
A guide to teaching children to be safe and responsible with the Internet.

The next supper

the end of restaurants as we knew them, and what comes after
2021
"In 2019, the restaurant business was booming. Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Seamless, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking. Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting many restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change. And, then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the curbside pickup parking spot, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story, and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity, and charts a path to preserving the joy of food in a turbulent era"--.

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