Todd Johnson Knihy

A true pioneer and respected elder in ecological recovery and sustainability shares effective solutions he has designed and implemented. A stand-out from the sea of despairing messages about climate change, well-known sustainability elder John Todd, who has taught, mentored, and inspired such well-known names in the field as Janine Benyus, Bill McKibben, and Paul Hawken, chronicles the different ecological interventions he has created over the course of his career. Each chapter offers a workable engineering solution to an existing environmental problem: healing the aftermath of mountain-top removal and valley-fill coal mining in Appalachia, using windmills and injections of bacteria to restore the health of a polluted New England pond, working with community members in a South African village to protect an important river. A mix of both success stories and concrete suggestions for solutions to tackle as yet unresolved issues, Todd's narrative provides an important addition to the conversation about specific ways we can address the planetary crisis. Eighty-five color photos and images illustrate Todd's concepts. This is a refreshingly hopeful, proactive book and also a personal story that covers a known practitioner's groundbreaking career.

Spend time confounded and entertained with a wealth of perplexing mind challenges. A number of them can be solved quickly; others are harder and will take longer, even for someone with a high IQ!

Addressing the epidemic of fatherless homes, the narrative explores the profound emotional and psychological impact on children. Through personal insights, Todd highlights the challenges faced by those growing up without father figures and emphasizes the importance of intervention and support. The book offers guidance on how individuals and communities can play a role in nurturing these children, fostering resilience and providing the care they need to thrive.

Five women from North Carolina form an unlikely bond that transforms their views on friendship and life. Rhonda, a spirited hairdresser, finds herself at the Ridgecrest Nursing Center, where she meets residents Margaret, a sharp-witted elder, and Bernice, a country music lover with a fading grasp on reality. Alongside Lorraine, a nurse grappling with her faith, and her driven daughter April, they navigate themes of love, forgiveness, and the complexities of living and dying, embracing courage and humor in their shared journey.