From 1973 to 1987, Volkswagen's (VW) 140,000 hectare 'pioneer' cattle ranch on the Amazon frontier laid bare the limits of capitalist development. These limits were not only economic, with the core management of a multinational company engaged in the 'integration' of an extreme world periphery, but they were also legal and ethical, with the involvement of indentured labor and massive forest burning. Its physical limits were exposed by an unpredictable ecosystem refusing to submit to VW's technological arsenal. Antoine Acker reveals how the VW ranch, a major project supported by the Brazilian military dictatorship, was planned, negotiated, and eventually undone by the intervention of internationally connected actors and events.
From 1973 to 1987, Volkswagen's (VW) 140,000 hectare 'pioneer' cattle ranch on the Amazon frontier laid bare the limits of capitalist development. These limits were not only economic, with the core management of a multinational company engaged in the 'integration' of an extreme world periphery, but they were also legal and ethical, with the involvement of indentured labor and massive forest burning. Its physical limits were exposed by an unpredictable ecosystem refusing to submit to VW's technological arsenal. Antoine Acker reveals how the VW ranch, a major project supported by the Brazilian military dictatorship, was planned, negotiated, and eventually undone by the intervention of internationally connected actors and events.
Frontiers of Development in the Amazon: Riches, Risks, and Resistances contributes to ongoing debates on the processes of change in the Amazon, a region inherently tied to the expansion of internal and external socio-economic and environmental frontiers. This book offers interdisciplinary analyses from a range of scholars in Europe, Latin America, and the United States that question the methods of development and the range of socio-ecological impacts of those methods by examining the theoretical, methodological, and empirical dimensions of frontier-making along with evaluating and refining existing frameworks. Contributors focus on the complex politics of border formation shaped by institutional, economic, and political forces, placing them in relation to ethical, imaginary, and symbolic elements. In doing so, contributors explore the dynamic production of identities, values, and subjectivities, covering matters of migratory patterns, complex power struggles, and intensive—at times violent—clashes. Among other topics, this book assesses the recent encroachment of export-driven agribusiness into the Amazon Region in the context of recolonization, resource exploitation and multiple programs of modernization and national integration. Scholars of Latin American studies, international development, environmental studies, and applied social sciences will find this book particularly useful.
Underdeveloping the Amazon shows how different extractive economies have periodically enriched various dominant classes but progressively impoverished the entire region by disrupting both the Amazon Basin's ecology and human communities. Contending that traditional models of development based almost exclusively on the European and American experience of industrial production cannot apply to a regional economy founded on extraction, Stephen G. Bunker proposes a new model based on the use and depletion of energy values in natural resources as the key to understanding the disruptive forces at work in the Basin.
What is Amazon Alexa all about? Well, in essence, this is a small tool developed by Amazon, which can act as a personal assistant through voice interaction and music playback. You can also stream podcasts, make a to-do list, use its home automation function to control smart devices around the house as well as performing other duties. In most cases, you can always activate the device using a wake-word, or push a button to activate the device’s listening mode, and Amazon is always working on making Alexa better. The device is worth considering and can be handy as well, but first, check out what is in it for you. You can get a companion app for this device from Google Play, Apple Apps or Amazon App Store. You can then use control music view shopping lists or install skills on the devices that you have synchronized with your Amazon Alexa. And if you want to set up several compatible devices such as Amazon Dot, Amazon Echo, or such, a web interface comes will be beneficial. Besides, you can recognize text on your app screen, as well as send feedback to Amazon regarding the cognition. Amazon Alexa is capable of carrying out numerous functions around the house and beyond. One of the ways, you can use it is home automation, since it can be set to interact with several devices in the house to carry out several tasks. This feature was launched in 2015 and has been a game changer for many users of this device. Another thing you will love about this smart device is placing orders. If you want take-out food, then Alexa is one of the ways you can use to place the order. This is all thanks to support by Grubhub, Domino’s Pizza, Wingstop, Seamless, and other companies. You can also order meals with Amazon Prime using Alexa in as many as 20 major cities in the US. What’s more, an addition in November 2017 including Alexa Cloud Cam is proving effective in helping Amazon couriers unlock front doors to customer houses when delivering packages so that they can put them safely inside the house. Table of Contents Introduction Setting up Amazon Alexa Echo Alexa App Make Alexa Your Fun Time Google Home or Amazon Echo Alexa Skills How Amazon’s Echo can Help Control Your Home How You Can Control Your Privacy on Google Home and Amazon Echo Things to Do with Your Amazon Echo Amazon’s Echo Second Generation How to Set Up Your Alexa Calling on Amazon Echo Messages and Voice Calls on Your Amazon Echo How to Use Alexa to Control Your Amazon’s Fire TV Alexa Fire TV Setup Amazon Echo Anywhere in Your House IFTTT Alexa New Skills Amazon Alexa and Smartphones Stream Music and Read Books on Amazon Echo Control your Home Appliances using Amazon Echo Use Alexa Skills to AUTOMATE your errands And Much More The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information within this book was correct at time of publication. The author does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from accident, negligence, or any other cause.
The Amazon is a land of superlatives. The complex ecosystem covers an area about the size of the continental U.S. The Amazon River discharges 57 million gallons of water per second--in two hours, this would be enough to supply all of New York City's 7.5 million residents with water for a year. Its flora and fauna are abundant. Approximately one of every four flowering plant species on earth resides in the Amazon. A single Amazonian river may contain more fish species than all the rivers in Europe combined. It is home to the world's largest anteater, armadillo, freshwater turtle, and spider, as well as the largest rodent (which weighs over 200 lbs.), catfish (250 lbs.), and alligator (more than half a ton). The rainforest, which contains approximately 390 billion trees, plays a vital role in stabilizing the global climate by absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide--or releasing it into the atmosphere if the trees are destroyed. Severe droughts in both Brazil and Southeast Asia have been linked to Amazonian deforestation, as have changing rainfall patterns in the U.S., Europe, and China. The Amazon also serves as home to millions of people. Approximately seventy tribes of isolated and uncontacted people are concentrated in the western Amazon, completely dependent on the land and river. These isolated groups have been described as the most marginalized peoples in the western hemisphere, with no voice in the decisions made about their futures and the fate of their forests. In this addition to the What Everyone Needs to Know� series, ecologist and conservation expert, Mark J. Plotkin, who has spent 40 years studying Amazonia, its peoples, flora, and fauna. The Amazon offers an engaging overview of this irreplaceable ecosystem and the challenges it faces.
In 1956, a prototype of a new passenger car from Volvo was presented. It became known as the Amazon in Sweden and the 121 and 122S in export markets, the latter denoting a more sporty derivative. However, despite its substantial appearance, all Amazons were surprisingly fleet of foot - this was one of the most sporty European saloons of the 1960s. With its elegant, timeless styling the Amazon broke new ground for Volvo - and for passenger cars as a whole. This new book covers the complete story of the Volvo Amazon, from 1956 onwards, including full production histories, comprehensive specification details, and over 250 photographs. The book covers the history of Volvo before and after the Amazon, and development and production of all Amazon derivatives from 1956-1970, including the 121, 122S, 123GT and all of the estate editions. There are biographies of key Volvo personnel, including the company's first designer, Jan Wilsgaard. Also included is the Amazon in motorsport, plus driver biographies: Tom Trana, Sylvia Osterberg and Carl-Magnus Skogh. There is a full buying guide along with tips on tuning and modifying, including rally preparation, and an insight into what the press thought of each Amazon derivative, with pages also devoted to how the car was marketed in period. An ideal resource for owners, or anyone with an interest in the evolution of these classic cars, which is superbly illustrated with 250 colour photographs.
Within The Amazon Jungle, Jason R. Boyce and Rick Cesari combine their expertise and experience to demonstrate how brand-building is key for Amazon success. Jason R. Boyce has nearly 20 years of experience as an Amazon Top Seller selling on Amazon, and is founder of a prominent Amazon agency, Avenue7Media. Rick Cesari’s innovative Direct-To-Consumer strategies create more sales while built brand awareness for products like GoPro, Sonicare, OxiClean, and the George Foreman Grill. Together, Jason and Rick’s Amazon book show how to pick a winning product, get it made, become a seller on Amazon, get it listed, and get it selling―on and off Amazon is the best way for how to sell on Amazon. How do you sell on Amazon? Within The Amazon Jungle, they share that the right strategy is key to Amazon success and the truth about Amazon, which is not widely known. The Amazon Jungle helps Amazon Third-Party Sellers how to start selling on Amazon and how to sell products on Amazon build credibility and staying power by creating a winning brand―the superpower that can give them back control. Jason’s expertise in identifying winning products on Amazon and Rick’s success building brands off of the platform make them a formidable team and the answer to today’s question: How to succeed on a platform you can’t afford to avoid? If you’re asking, how do I sell on Amazon or how to become an Amazon seller this book is for you. It’s great for existing sellers and for how to sell on Amazon for beginners.
