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Climate Strike - Isabel Thomas

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.In 2019, children made history by leading a worldwide movement to demand that adults tackle the climate emergency. Discover how the school strikes began and developed – growing from the actions of one teenager into a global movement – and how important climate action is for the future of the world.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: An information bookIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Velká malá čísla - Isabel Thomas

Čísla jsou nesmazatelně a každodenně naší součástí. Jak jinak bychom si řekli třeba o tři kopečky zmrzliny? Nebo bychom věděli, že si můžeme hrát ještě 60 minut? A proč má vlastně minuta 60 sekund, a ne 100? Odkud se vzala nula a jakému jazyku rozumí počítače? Připravte se na zajímavou a vzrušující cestu světem čísel. Nachystaní? Tak 3, 2, 1, START!Abychom lépe porozuměli světu kolem nás, vymýšleli lidé v průběhu staletí chytré způsoby, jak se vyznat v čase, jak sjednotit délku nebo váhu věcí kolem sebe, jak stavět města, jak měřit teplotu a jak vždycky najít cestu domů. Kniha Velká malá čísla vypráví příběh těchto převratných systémů a vynálezů.Kniha seznamuje děti od 8 let s fascinujícím světem čísel a vysvětluje jim, jak nám pomáhají v každodenním životě. Isabel Thomas (jako hlavní autorka knihy) je oceňovaná spisovatelka a autorka více než 150 knih o vědě a přírodě pro mládež. Jedna z jejích knih získala v roce 2020 cenu AAAS Subaru za vynikající vědecké knihy. Autorka píše také články pro dětské vědecké časopisy The Week Junior Science + Nature a Whizz Pop Bang a vede osvětové projekty.Daniela Olejníková je slovenská ilustrátorka, která se věnuje sítotisku a linorytu a ilustrovala více než 20 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: The Earth's Essential Rainforests - Isabel Thomas

Do you know why rainforests are called ''lungs of the world''? Or the ''beating hearts'' of the planet? The Earth''s Essential Rainforests will answer these questions and more. They shape our weather, are home to most of the world''s plant and animal species, and are our planet''s oldest living ecosystems. Meticulously researched by experts, curious young readers will quickly learn about these vast ecosystems and how these ancient forests are at risk. They will learn key terminology and facts so that they can speak about our rainforests with confidence. The Earth''s Essential Rainforests explains the importance of rainforests. The illustrations, photographs, rainforest heroes and ''Speak like a Scientist'' sections examine facts about the rainforest, tell of their astonishing biodiversity, and explore how we must protect them. This handy-sized book, with glossary and index, is the perfect way to get to know our rainforests and to understand how dependent our planet is on them.Author Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University and in 2020 won an AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence In Science Books. Consultant Dr Alda Cuná½·-Sanchez is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and has studied rainforests for 15 years.The Earth''s Essential Rainforests is part ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Up Close - Isabel Thomas

Did you know that the world''s biggest tongue belongs to the blue whale? Or that the snub-nosed monkey''s nostrils point upwards, and when it rains it makes them sneeze? From paws to claws, tongues, teeth, tails and more, compare the biggest and the smallest animals (and all the others in between) in this illustrated exploration of creatures and their features.Includes stunning ''UP CLOSE'' pages, which take a life-size look at a particular feature of two very different animals. See the mighty elephant''s trunk (it can grow as long as a bathtub!) and compare it to the sensitive snout of an elephant shrew. Study the bristly tongue of a penguin and see how different it is to the stretchy, long tongue of a salamander.Written by science writer and children''s book author Isabel Thomas, with beautiful illustrations by Dawn Cooper, this absorbing book will delight and educate young animal lovers aged 6+.

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Eggs on Toast - Isabel Thomas

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Preeta, Trisha and Tarik are having eggs on toast for lunch, but Trisha and Tarik find it too boring. What will they do to make their lunch more exciting, and what chaos will it create? This humorous story is written by Isabel Thomas.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Reptiles Break Rules - Isabel Thomas

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Some reptiles like to surprise us and break all the rules! Discover the three-eyed reptile, the reptile that can grow a new tail and the reptile that can walk on water in this fascinating non-fiction book by Isabel Thomas.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Bear Spotting - Isabel Thomas

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Find out all about different species of bears around the world, from pandas and polar bears to spectacled bears and moon bears, in this beautiful non-fiction book by Isabel Thomas.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Reptiles Break Rules - Isabel Thomas

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Some reptiles like to surprise us and break all the rules! Discover the three-eyed reptile, the reptile that can grow a new tail and the reptile that can walk on water in this fascinating non-fiction book by Isabel Thomas.Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.The focus sounds in this book are: /n/ kn, gn /m/ mb /r/ wr /s/ c, ce, sc /c/ x/zh/ sion /sh/ ti, ciPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Strange Bridges - Isabel Thomas

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Find out all about the different unusual bridges around the world, from see-through bridges to ones that look like dragons, in this photographic non-fiction book by Isabel Thomas.Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ eigh /ee/ e-e, ey, e, y /oo/ u /igh/ y /c/ ch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /s/ se /z/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Are dragons real? - Isabel Thomas

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.All around the world, people have been telling stories about dragons for thousands of years. But where did these stories come from? Did dragons ever exist? Explore the history behind dragons and the creatures that helped create the dragon myths we still know today.Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Scientists explore and try to explain the things they are most interested in – whether it’s plants or people, dogs or… dragons! Isabel wrote this book to explore how scientists have tried to explain dragons over the years, and in doing so, to show that being a scientist isn’t about being the brainiest person ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why do we dream? - Isabel Thomas

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Dreams can be strange, funny or scary, but they all have something in common. Almost everyone has them! Scientists are trying to understand why. Do dreams help our brains to store yesterday’s experiences, or prepare for the future? Or are they just a side effect of a busy brain at work? Let’s dive into different ideas about dreams and find out!White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Isabel first explored the science of sleep and dreams while studying animal behaviour as part of her degree. She was keen to help young readers find out how scientists have tackled questions about dreams and – even ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unicorn Academy panenka 24 cm Isabel

Panenka Isabel z řady Unicorn Academy měří 24 cm a disponuje pohyblivými klouby. Představuje elegantní a odhodlanou studentku Jednorožčí akademie. Součástí je stylové oblečení odpovídající charakteru postavy.

  • Pohyblivé klouby pro realistické hraní
  • Autentický stylový outfit postavy
  • Vysoká kvalita zpracování a detailů
  • Oficiální licencovaný produkt Unicorn Academy

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Nike STRIKE Fotbalové návleky, červená, velikost

Fotbalové návleky Nike STRIKE v červené barvě jsou vyrobeny z elastického materiálu, který umožňuje natažení přes chrániče. Využívají technologii Dri-FIT pro odvod potu a udržení sucha během zápasu. Návleky jsou doplněny logem značky.

  • Elastický materiál umožňuje natažení přes chrániče
  • Technologie Dri-FIT odvádí pot a udržuje sucho
  • Příjemný materiál pro komfort během zápasu
  • Výrazné logo značky Nike

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SPEED LINK herní ovladač STRIKE NX Gamepad - for PC, black

Gamepad STRIKE NX umožňuje přepínat mezi technologiemi XInput a DirectInput pro podporu širokého spektra her na PC. Vibrační funkce zvyšuje intenzitu herního zážitku. Ovladač je vhodný pro hraní klasických i moderních her na Windows.

  • Přepínání mezi XInput a DirectInput jedním tlačítkem
  • Vibrační funkce pro imerzivní zážitek
  • Široká kompatibilita s novými i starými hrami na PC

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Rabalux 4192 stojací lampa Thomas

Stojací lampa Thomas je podlahová lampa ve skandinávském stylu s objímkou E27 pro žárovky do 60 W. Kombinuje přírodní dřevo a bílé prvky pro čistý a vzdušný vzhled. Vhodná jako designový prvek do obývacího pokoje nebo ložnice.

  • Skandinávský design s kombinací přírodního dřeva a bílých prvků
  • Univerzální objímka E27 pro žárovky do 60 W s volbou intenzity a barvy světla
  • Čistý a vzdušný vzhled vhodný jako designový prvek do obývacího pokoje nebo ložnice

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Merrell FLY STRIKE Pánské outdoorové boty, černá, velikost 44

Pánské outdoorové boty Merrell FLY STRIKE kombinují lehký textilní svršek s výkonnou podrážkou. Technologie Super Rebound Compound poskytuje odolné tlumení nárazů a snižuje točivý moment. Boty umožňují plynulý přechod do střední části chodidla během pohybu.

  • Lehký a prodyšný textilní svršek pro pohodlí
  • Super Rebound Compound podrážka pro odolné tlumení nárazů
  • Snižuje točivý moment a zajišťuje plynulý přechod chodidla
  • Výkonná konstrukce vhodná pro outdoorové aktivity

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Surviving Climate Anxiety - Thomas Doherty

Surviving Climate Anxiety is the essential guide to coping with the psychological toll of persistent environmental crisis.With environmental disasters mounting, predictions for the future of our planet worsening, and solutions feeling like a drop in a polluted ocean, climate anxiety is one of the biggest mental health threats of our time. In this helpful and ground-breaking book, the world''s leading climate anxiety expert, psychologist Dr Thomas Doherty, shares the pioneering techniques he has developed to help you to:- Reclaim your nervous system: manage your thoughts, feelings, and stress about climate change- Clarify your environmental identity: understand your history, values, and connection to the natural world- Overcome fear of climate disasters and tend to eco-depression and grief- Find realistic reasons for hope and ways to take meaningful actionPacked with practical, research-backed tips and dozens of stories - from the geologist haunted by images of melting glaciers, to the young couple agonizing over whether to bring a child into a world on fire, to a twenty-something wondering how to believe in the future - Surviving Climate Anxiety provides the tools to cope, heal, and flourish, even in these challenging times.

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Gold Bar Bob - Isabel Vincent, Thomas Jason Anderson

Power corrupts, and in the case of New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, power—and boatloads of money—corrupted absolutely.Senator Bob Menendez stands alone as the most corrupt US Senator in history. After corruption charges were dropped in a 2017 mistrial, he may have considered himself invincible. But when the Feds raided his home in June 2022, they found a gifted Mercedes Benz, more than $600,000 in cash, and thirteen gold bars stuffed in envelopes, clothes, and closets. It was an outrageous haul for a man who styled himself as a fierce anti-corruption crusader, an ambitious Democrat who overthrew his mob-connected predecessor and rose through the ranks to the House of Representatives and the Senate to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. From New York Post writer Isabel Vincent and government watchdog Thomas Jason Anderson comes the unbelievable story of a vast web of lies and a stunning conviction. Gold Bar Bob chronicles Menendez’s politicking for profit as he enriched a network that included the New Jersey mafia and businessmen from the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. In exchange for personal and campaign contributions, Bob aided others to sway criminal prosecutions, defraud millions from Medicare, secure questionable ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Surviving Climate Anxiety - Thomas Doherty

A groundbreaking, practical guide to managing anxiety in the face of the climate emergency by "the most prominent American advocate of ecopsychology" (New York Times).

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Isabel and The Rogue - Liana De la Rosa

''Sisterhood, espionage, and an unstoppable romance between two passionate leads - Isabel and the Rogue is utterly delightful and charming and not to be missed!'' EVIE DUNMOREA wallflower and a spy collide during the London season in this exciting new historical romance novel . . . Isabel Luna Valdés has long since resigned herself to being the ''forgotten'' Luna sister. But thanks to familial connections to the Mexican ambassador in London, wallflower Isabel is poised to unearth any British intelligence hidden by the ton that might aid Mexico during the French Occupation. Though she slips easily from crowded ballrooms into libraries and private studies, Isabel''s search is hampered by trysting couples and prowling rogues - including the rakish Captain Sirius Dawson. As a covert agent for the British Home Office, Sirius makes a game of earning the aristocracy''s confidence. He spends his days befriending foolish politicians and seducing well-born ladies in order to learn their secrets. But after he spies a certain sharp-tongued Luna sister lurking in the shadows where no proper debutante should venture, it''s clear Sirius is outmatched, outwitted, and soon to be outmanoeuvred by the one woman he can''t resist. Their mutual attraction is undeniable, but when ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NOVA LUCE závěsné svítidlo ISABELLA ocel mosaz zlatá a černý kabel, E27 1x12W 8801502

Elegantní Závěsné Svítidlo ISABELLA od Nova LuceSvítidlo ISABELLA z kolekce Nova Luce je exkluzivní závěsné svítidlo, které přitahuje pozornost svým moderním designem a kvalitními materiály. Jedinečná kombinace zlaté mosazi a černého kabelu dodává každému interiéru šmrnc a eleganci.Design a MateriálToto svítidlo je vyrobeno z kvalitní oceli v elegantní zlaté barvě, která se perfektně hodí do moderních i klasických interiérů. Černý kabel je nejen praktický, ale také stylový doplněk, který podtrhuje celkový vzhled svítidla.Technické Parametry Výška: 1200 mm Průměr: 150 mm Ochrana IP: IP20 Příkon sv. zdroje: 12W Celkový příkon: 12W Napětí: 220-240V Patice: E27 Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 Obsahuje světelný zdroj: NeKolekce ISABELLAToto svítidlo je součástí kolekce ISABELLA, která je známá svým sofistikovaným stylem a vysokou kvalitou zpracování. Spojení moderních linií a klasických materiálů činí z této kolekce ideální volbu pro náročné zákazníky.Energetická ÚčinnostSvítidlo ISABELLA podporuje světelné zdroje energetické třídy A++ až A, což zajišťuje nízkou spotřebu energie při zachování vysokého výkonu.Pro vytvoření stylového a účelného osvětlení vašeho domova je svítidlo ISABELLA od Nova Luce tou správnou volbou. Nechte se okouzlit jeho nadčasovou elegancí a perfektním zpracováním.

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Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil - Oliver Darkshire

''This book is a gem that was perfectly cut to fit the Pratchett-shaped hole in my heart'' C.M. Waggoner''A bubbling cauldron overflowing with imagination and charm'' Chris SugdenBooks can change lives. Magic books can change everything.In a tiny, miserable farm on the edge of the tiny, miserable village of East Grasby, Isabella Nagg is trying to get on with her equally tiny and miserable existence. Dividing her time between enduring her feckless husband, inadequately caring for the farm''s strange collection of animals, cooking up ''scrunge'', and crooning over her treasured pot of basil, Isabella can''t help but think that there might be something more to life. So, while she''s initially aghast when Mr. Nagg comes home with a spell book purloined from the local wizard, she soon starts to think: what harm could a little magic do?As Isabella embarks on a journey of self-discovery with a grouchy cat-like companion, Darkshire''s imagination runs wild, plunging readers into a delightfully deranged world full of enchantment, folklore, and an entrepreneurial villain running a magical Ponzi scheme.Cosy, full of wit and Pratchett-ian footnotes, Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil is a book for those who can''t help but find magic even in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Climate Change and Society

Climate change is one of the most critical issues of the twenty-first century, presenting a major intellectual challenge to both the natural and social sciences. While there has been significant progress in natural science understanding of climate change, social science research has not been as fully developed. Climate Change and Society: Sociological Perspectives breaks new theoretical and empirical ground by presenting climate change as a thoroughly social phenomenon, embedded in our institutions and cultural practices. This collection of essays summarizes the existing approaches to understanding the social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of climate change. From the factors that drive carbon emissions to the forces which influence societal responses to climate change, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the social dimensions behind climate change. An understanding of the relationship between climate change and human behavior is a critical element in developing a more sustainable future, changing human habits and behaviors for the better, and creating just and effective environmental policies. As such, Climate Change and Society is a useful tool in the crucial movement to integrate social science research, natural science research, and policy in the context of climate change and sustainability. A challenging shift away from the standard ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Isabella's Not Dead - Beth Morrey

'Isabella's NOT dead.'Every time someone asks Gwen about her best friend – you know, the one who ghosted them all fifteen years ago – this is what Gwen tells them.But where is Isabella? Why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her the most?Setting out to solve the mystery, in an adventure that takes Gwen across the country then across Europe; that tests her friendships and strains her marriage, Gwen searches for Isabella.But Isabella's not the only one who's lost. Is Gwen also searching for… herself?

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My Name is Emilia del Valle - Isabel Allende

''A spellbinding masterpiece'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''Isabel Allende is a literary treasure'' KRISTIN HANNAH ''A captivating novel of love and war from one of our most revered storytellers'' KATE MORTONThe new historical novel from literary legend Isabel AllendeEmilia del Valle was always destined for great things. Abandoned at birth by her Chilean aristocrat father, Emilia comes of age in nineteenth-century San Francisco as an independent and fiercely ambitious young woman, decades ahead of her time. She will do whatever it takes to pursue her life’s passion for writing, even if it means publishing under a man’s name.When Emilia lands a position as a journalist for the Daily Examiner, her unwavering sense of adventure – and new-found determination to survive in her own name – leads her to seize the chance to cover a brewing civil war in Chile alongside another talented reporter. But the assignment offers Emilia more than just an opportunity to prove herself as a writer. Before long she embarks on a treacherous, life-changing journey in a homeland she never knew, to uncover the truth about her father – and herself.A masterclass in historical storytelling from Isabel Allende, My Name is Emilia del Valle is a powerful tale of love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Southern Europe in the Age of Revolutions - Maurizio Isabella

An examination of revolutions in the Iberian and Italian peninsulas, Sicily and Greece in the 1820s that reveals a popular constitutional culture in the SouthAfter the turbulent years of the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna’s attempt to guarantee peace and stability across Europe, a new revolutionary movement emerged in the southern peripheries of the continent. In this groundbreaking study, Maurizio Isabella examines the historical moment in the 1820s when a series of simultaneous uprisings took the quest for constitutional government to Portugal, Spain, the Italian peninsula, Sicily and Greece. Isabella places these events in a broader global revolutionary context and, decentering conventional narratives of the origins of political modernity, reveals the existence of an original popular constitutional culture in southern Europe. Isabella looks at the role played by secret societies, elections, petitions, protests and the experience of war as well as the circulation of information and individuals across seas and borders in politicising new sectors of society. By studying the mobilisation of the army, the clergy, artisans, rural communities and urban populations in favour of or against the revolutions, he shows that the uprisings in the South—although their ultimate fate was determined by the intervention of more powerful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Isabella's Not Dead - Beth Morrey

'Isabella's NOT dead.'Every time someone asks Gwen about her best friend – you know, the one who ghosted them all fifteen years ago – this is what Gwen tells them.But where is Isabella? Why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her the most?Setting out to solve the mystery, in an adventure that takes Gwen across the country then across Europe; that tests her friendships and strains her marriage, Gwen searches for Isabella.But Isabella's not the only one who's lost. Is Gwen also searching for… herself?

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The Language of Climate Politics - Genevieve Guenther

A groundbreaking investigation into the propaganda justifying the fossil-fuel economy, The Language of Climate Politics offers readers powerful new ways to talk about the climate crisis that will help create transformative change."If you want to understand the climate crisis and you only have time to read one book, this should be it." - Kieran Setiya, author of Life is Hard "A revelatory study...It''s a breath of fresh air." Publishers'' Weekly Starred ReviewIn an illuminating analysis, Dr. Genevieve Guenther shows that the climate debate is not, in fact, neatly polarized, with Republicans obstructing climate action and Democrats advancing climate solutions. Partisans on the right and the left often repeat the same fossil-fuel talking points, and this repetition produces a centrist consensus upholding the status quo, even as global heating accelerates. Weaving this analysis through fascinating critical histories of the terms that dominate the language of climate politics—the words we, alarmist, cost, growth, "India and China," innovation, and resilience—Dr. Guenther shows how this consensus is established. Fossil-fuel interests weaponize the discourses of science, economics, and activism, co-opting and twisting climate language to help greenwash their plans for ongoing extraction. But all too often climate scientists, economists, and even advocates will unwittingly echo ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Soul of a Woman - Isabel Allende

_______________''An autobiographical meditation on feminism, power and womanhood … Full of Isabel''s wisdom and warm words'' - Grazia''In her small, potent polemic . . . Isabel Allende writes about the toxic effects of “machismo”, combining wit with anger as she picks apart the patriarchy'' - Independent''Allende has everything it takes: the ear, the eye, the mind, the heart, the all-encompassing humanity'' - New York TimesAn Independent, Guardian and Grazia Highlight for 2021_______________The wise, warm, defiant new book from literary legend Isabel Allende – a meditation on power, feminism and what it means to be a womanWhen I say that I was a feminist in kindergarten, I am not exaggerating.As a child, Isabel Allende watched her mother, abandoned by her husband, provide for her three small children. As a young woman coming of age in the late 1960s, she rode the first wave of feminism. She has seen what has been accomplished by the movement in the course of her lifetime. And over the course of three marriages, she has learned how to grow as a woman while having a partner, when to step away, and the rewards of embracing one''s sexuality.So what do women want? To be safe, to be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Be Climate Clever - DK, Amy Meek, Ella Meek

Discover everything you need to know about climate change and how to be an eco-warrior in a world of global warming!In today''s society, children are part of a generation that must fight for their planet to combat the effects of climate change and convince others to do the same. So join teenage activists Amy and Ella Meek on their mission to cut carbon emissions and educate the world on climate change, ideal for budding eco-warriors.Globally, we cannot afford to put off urgent action any longer, and we''re quickly running out of time before it''s too late to make the changes we need to see to secure our future!That''s where Be Climate Clever comes in handy!This fact-packed, environment book for kids is an inspiring follow up to 2020''s Be Plastic Clever that tackles climate change and carbon emissions. With interviews with leading voices in conservation, information about climate change, carbon emissions and the climate crisis, practical tips for personal change and what we can do to encourage others in positions of power all delivered with a hopeful message throughout, this brilliant book on climate change is a must-have volume for young readers aged 7-9.Featuring: -Everything you''d ever need to know about ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Climate Optimism - Zahra Biabani

A Guide on Climate Optimism and Environmental Sustainability Zahra Biabani, a climate activist focused on hope and action, wrote this book to help readers learn why we need to and how we can stay optimistic in the face of the climate crisis. People are doing good things for our planet all over the world…. it''s time we highlight it!Change the way you think about the future. The fate of humanity can be daunting, but we don’t need to live in that space. First, we need to change our attitude in order to implement nature based solutions that help mitigate climate change. Good news: there are numerous encouraging environmental trends that will change the way you think about how we can protect the planet. Get to know Zahra Biabani, a climate activist, influencer, CEO, and writer. Zahra’s content focuses on climate hope, optimism, humor, and doing good things. After unexpectedly establishing a career as an online sustainability educator and influencer her junior year at Vanderbilt University, Zahra decided to jump head first into the waters of entrepreneurship and authorship. Climate Optimism is her way to spread hope in the world.Inside, you’ll find:A comprehensive review of the most promising climate solutions Practical ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Isabel Lopez-Quesada: Town & Country - Isabel Lopez-Quesada

Explore the second design book from acclaimed Spanish designer Isabel López-Quesada across stunning locales around the world Described as the most significant European woman designer working today, Isabel López-Quesada returns with a second volume demonstrating her interior design expertise. Showcasing a wider variety of her design projects, this superb, extended monograph is divided into two sections, Town and Country, displaying spectacular residences located on three islands across the Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean, and more. Innovatively combining period and contemporary furniture and art in a sophisticated, seemingly effortless mix, the interiors of Isabel López-Quesada are inspirational and unforgettable. Beautifully captured by renowned photographer Miguel Flores-Vianna, with whom López-Quesada worked on her first book, her eye-catching designs and the skill with which sheq carefully places decorative objects among stunning furnishings are celebrated here.

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The Climate Change Garden, UPDATED EDITION - Sally Morganová, Kim Stoddart

In this global gardener’s guide to creating a resilient, climate-wise garden, learn how to adapt your garden to cope with volatile weather extremes and other effects of a rapidly changing climate.It’s no longer gardening as usual. Heat waves, droughts, flooding, violent storms…the long-predicted extremes of weather caused by climate change are now on our doorstep, and gardeners around the world are feeling the effects. Certain pests are staying active until much later in the season, many plants are blooming earlier, soils are eroding and degrading at a rapid pace, unpredictable rainfall is water-logging our gardens, and fiercer storms are uprooting trees and snapping branches. Not to mention the effects of prolonged drought in many parts of the world and the water rationing that comes with it. What’s a gardener to do?We need to learn how to protect the garden against climate extremes, exotic pests, invasive weeds, and more. The Climate Change Garden is the first book to reveal which types of gardens are better suited to deal with such extremes and which techniques, practices, and equipment can be put to good use in our gardens to help temper the issues. There’s no getting away from it; no matter where on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth - Kate Schapira

Climate anxiety is real—and this practical, accessible guide helps address it on personal, relational, and structural levels, from the founder of the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth. Summer after summer is the hottest on record. People’s homes are flooding, burning, blowing away. We live with the loss, pain, and grief of what’s happened, and anxiety for what might happen next, as the systems in which we live are increasingly strained. Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth addresses our collective concerns with empathy, grace, and practical strategies to help us all envision a viable future. By moving through your personal and general climate anxiety, frustration, helplessness and grief, you can move toward a sense of shared purpose and community care. You’ll find actionable steps for connecting with others, identifying and activating community abundance, matching your skills with organized climate activism, and imagining a radically more livable future in order to bring it into being. Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth meets you where you are, not sugarcoating the realities of this growing crisis, but offering practical strategies for meeting a climate-changed present and future with emotional honesty and communal support. In 2014, when Kate Schapira first set up a Climate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What Teachers Want to Know About Teaching Climate Change - Bertha Vazquez, Lauren Madden, Kimi Waite

Inspire the next generation to create a sustainable and hopeful futureClimate change is one of the greatest threats humanity has ever faced. The most recent 10 years have been the hottest on record, and the results have been increasingly extreme storms, flooding, and fires around the world. Understanding the causes of climate change and potential solutions is essential learning for students, and is aligned with NGSS standards. A recent report by the North American Association for Environmental Education Research indicates that 74 percent of U.S. teachers and 80 percent of administrators agree that climate change will have an overwhelming impact on students’ futures. But according to the same survey of more than 1000 teachers, only 42% say they even mention climate change in the classroom.In an effort to support teachers, Corwin conducted a market survey sent to more than 135,000 educators and school leaders in North America, asking about their concerns regarding teaching climate change. The top three issues reported were concern that the content was not related to their subject (65%), a worry that children were too young or vulnerable for such an upsetting topic (20%), and lack of confidence in their ability to understand and teach the science ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Letters to Isabella Stewart Gardner - Henry James

“One of the most satisfying of all letter-writers.” — Spectator Henry James’s beautiful letters to his friend and inspiration, the unconventional art collector Isabella Stewart Gardner Surrounded by the artists, writers and musicians who made up her court in Boston as they did in Venice, Isabella Stewart Gardner, a passionate art collector, was as revered and sought after as royalty. Henry James was inspired by the rich and powerful Gardner, as well as by the Palazzo Barbaro in Venice, when he wrote his novel The Wings of the Dove. Gardner was to recreate a larger-than-life version of Palazzo Barbaro in Boston, which is now the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.These dazzling letters bring to life James’s passion for Venice and the Palazzo Barbaro, and serve as an introduction to the fascinating world of Isabella Stewart Gardner herself.

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Climate Change - John Woodward, DK

A powerful look at one of the most important issues facing our world today - climate change.This climate change book for kids explores the past, present and future of our climate. Get the facts and figures about how our planet''s climate is changing, what the consequences will be and what you can do to help make a change!Discover everything you need to know about the climate crisis with this children''s educational book. It includes:- The perfect introduction to a subject that fascinates children and ties in with a key school topic- Fresh new look with updated photography, fun diagrams, and new "eyewitness" features- Updated information by expert consultants in the field- A unique visual approach that immerses children on every page and an added wall chart is full of facts and imagesDK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up. Learn all about the causes of climate change, such as fossil fuels and pollution. Explore the effects that global warming has on humans and animals across the world, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. Packed with incredible facts about our Earth''s climate and written in easy-to-grasp text, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Concise Business Guide to Climate Change - Gunnar Trumbull

Understanding the ground rules of climate change for business.Climate has changed the game for businesses around the world. With climate-related disasters costing billions in damages and public pressure rising, over a hundred nations joined the 2015 Paris Agreement, setting 2050 as the target for net-zero carbon emissions. Thousands of companies have registered with the Carbon Disclosure Project. In a recent survey of large, global firms, one-third reported that climate change was already affecting their operations.Business leaders need help navigating this complex, fast-changing environment. Amid a flood of new policies and information, how can you tell what news matters and what impact it will have? Which arguments and reports are grounded in sound science and economics and which are not?This indispensable guidebook by Harvard Business School professor and policy expert Gunnar Trumbull answers this need. As managers around the world confront the reality of climate change and educate themselves about how it is affecting their businesses, A Concise Business Guide to Climate Change provides a single, short, and accessible account of the information crucial to understanding and addressing these challenges. What causes climate change? How do countries and companies measure their own impact on global climate? What is the role of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Climate Injustice - Friederike Otto

“I can’t recommend this book highly enough. It will change how you think about the most important story of our time."—JEFF GOODELL, New York Times bestselling author of The Heat Will Kill You FirstFrom one of the world’s most celebrated thinkers on climate change comes a groundbreaking investigation into the human costs of extreme weather.Climate change concerns everyone, but it does not affect us all equally. In this gripping, provocative manifesto, climate scientist Friederike Otto makes the case that the world’s most vulnerable populations are the most at risk of being impacted by climate change—though they did the least to cause it.Comparing eight extreme weather events—including heat waves in North America, floods in Pakistan, droughts in Madagascar, and wildfires in Australia—Otto shows how global inequality is exacerbating the effects of climate change and exposes uncomfortable truths about the failures of political and social infrastructures around the world. In particular, Otto examines the Global North’s extractionist view of the Global South, a view that ensures elites are protected while others bear the brunt of climate disasters.An engrossing, deeply moving book, Climate Injustice shares the stories of real people, shining a light on the real damage extreme weather events inflict on real ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Capitalism Created the Climate Crisis and Capitalism Will Solve It - Kentaro Kawamori

USA Today BestsellerCreative and practical free-market solutions to climate change In Capitalism Created the Climate Crisis and Capitalism Will Solve It: The Market Forces Catalyzing a Climate Technology Renaissance, distinguished author Kentaro Kawamori delivers a fascinating and timely exploration of the interplay between capitalism and climate change. He explains how the capitalist system helped to contribute to the current crisis of global warming and how that same system will help to end it. In the book, the author discusses the enormous impact of the climate crisis and how the government, the modern finance industry, the fossil fuel industry, and others combined to accelerate the warming of the world. He then considers the roles those same players will play to reverse this effect in the coming years. You’ll also find: Discussions of how climate tech innovations will transform the economy and how technology disruptors will become involved in the processThe ways the energy industry will change to incorporate the realities and consequences of a warming climateExplorations of the incentives created by free market structures and how to include climate stakeholders in the discussion An engaging and exciting new resource for anyone interested in the intersection of economics, business, and the environment, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Disciplined Entrepreneurship for Climate and Energy Ventures - Aulet Bill, Ben Soltoff, Tod Hynes, Libby Wayman, Francis O'Sullivan

Create exciting new products and build successful companies in the climate and energy sectors In Disciplined Entrepreneurship for Climate and Energy Ventures: 24 Steps to Build Solutions for People and the Planet, veteran entrepreneur Bill Aulet, climate tech expert Ben Soltoff, and the faculty behind MIT's Climate & Energy Ventures course, Tod Hynes, Francis O'Sullivan, and Libby Wayman, deliver a comprehensive discussion of how to bring your climate or energy startup/venture to life. You'll learn how to create a successful climate and energy venture using the authors' effective, 24-step framework that you can apply to your entrepreneurial idea, taking much of the guesswork and uncertainty out of your business journey. The book offers a precise, scientific approach to entrepreneurship and proves that effective entrepreneurship is more about the careful application of data and science than it is an exercise in blind intuition. You'll find: A step-by-step guide to starting your new climate or energy venture offering a clear, systematic path to profitabilityInstructions on building and scaling your new firm and meeting your entrepreneurial ambitionsTemplates, tools, techniques, and strategies for climate and energy entrepreneurs at every stage of their business' growth, from initial idea to globally scaled solution Perfect for aspiring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Insurance, Climate Change and the Law - Franziska Arnold-Dwyer

The insurance industry has found itself at the front line of climate change challenges, providing insurance cover in relation to risks associated with climate change. As risk carriers, insurers pay claims for climate change related losses – such as property damage caused by windstorms, flooding, and wildfires – which have been increasing in frequency and severity.As major institutional investors, insurance companies invest in assets that may be increasingly vulnerable to climate risks. Insurance regulators across the globe have therefore started to require insurance companies to identify, manage, and report on climate change risks that could pose a threat to their financial stability. However, managing and reporting on the effect of climate risk on an insurer’s balance sheet is an inward-looking perspective that does not stem climate change. It needs to be paired with an outward-looking perspective that takes account of the insurance industry’s impact on the environment and the insurance industry’s capacity to influence what policyholders, investee enterprises, and other business partners do to address climate change challenges. For the insurance industry, the key components of positive outward impact are ‘impact underwriting’ and ‘impact investment.’ This book sets out the current legal and regulatory landscape for impact underwriting and impact ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From "Climate-Smart" to "Climate-Just Agriculture” - Anthony Pahnke

Combining innovative social theory with ongoing policy discussions on climate change, this book analyzes past and present efforts at challenging global poverty through reforming the dynamics of worldwide agricultural production.Focusing on the efforts of the World Bank and CGIAR research centers, particularly through research and projects that have been launched by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), "Climate-Smart" to "Climate-Just” exposes how neoliberal principles of limited government and individual entrepreneurship have expanded through the development of "Climate-Smart Agriculture." At the same, an alternative - "Climate-Just Agriculture” – is becoming possible as rightwing populists have disrupted international free trade orthodoxy, and social movement demands for food sovereignty gain traction in key international spaces. As Pahnke explains in this innovative account, "Climate-Just Agriculture" includes structural changes to free trade agreements that would build from local and regional food systems to make them resilient in the face of the adverse effects of climate change. This resiliency, moreover, allows marginalized groups the capacity to create and participate in markets that allow for greater self-sufficiency as they push back on colonialism and imperialism.Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will be essential reading ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Climate Change Risk Management in Banks - Saloni P. Ramakrishna

Banks, like other businesses, endeavor to drive revenue and growth, while deftly managing the risks. Dubbed the next "frontier" in risk management for financial services, climate related risks are the newest and potentially the most challenging set of risks that banks are encountering. On the one hand, banks must show their commitment to becoming net zero and, on the other, help their customers transition to more sustainable operations, all this while managing climate-related financial risks. It is a paradigm shift from how the banking industry has traditionally managed risks as climate change risks are complex. They are multilayered, multidimensional with uncertain climate pathways that impact real economy which in turn influences the financial ecosystem in myriad ways. Climate Change Risk Management in Banks weaves the complete lifecycle of climate risk management from strategy to disclosures, a must-read for academics, banking professionals and other stakeholders interested in understanding and managing climate change risk. It provides much-needed insights, enabling organizations to respond well to these new risks, protect their businesses, mitigate losses and enhance brand value. Saloni Ramakrishna, an acknowledged financial industry practitioner, argues that given the uncertain and volatile climate paths, complex geopolitical patterns, and sustainability challenges, banks and business professionals ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NOVA LUCE závěsné svítidlo ISABELLA ocel mosaz zlatá a černý kabel, E27 1x12W 8801802

Závěsné svítidlo NOVA LUCE ISABELLA přináší do vašeho interiéru elegantní kombinaci moderního designu a funkčnosti. Toto sofistikované svítidlo je vyrobené z kvalitní oceli a disponuje stylovou mosazně zlatou povrchovou úpravou. Černý kabel dodává kontrast a zvyšuje vizuální přitažlivost.Hlavní vlastnosti Unikátní design: Mosazně zlatá povrchová úprava v kombinaci s černým kabelem. Vysoká kvalita materiálu: Vyrobeno z odolné oceli. Kompaktní velikost: Průměr 230 mm, ideální pro různé typy interiérů.Technické parametry Průměr: 230 mm Ochrana IP: IP20 Příkon sv. zdroje: 12W Celkový příkon: 12W Napětí: 220-240V Patice: E27 Včetně světelného zdroje: Ne Materiál: Ocel Barva: Zlatá Kolekce: ISABELLA Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Energetická úspornostToto svítidlo je kompatibilní s žárovkami energetické třídy A++ až A, což zajišťuje nízkou spotřebu energie a šetrnost k životnímu prostředí.ZávěrNOVA LUCE závěsné svítidlo ISABELLA je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají stylový a funkční doplněk pro svůj domov nebo kancelář. Spojuje estetický vzhled s praktickými vlastnostmi, díky čemuž se stává středobodem každého prostoru.

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Violeta - Isabel Allende

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM LITERARY LEGEND ISABEL ALLENDE''Epic, beautifully crafted . . . Gripping from start to finish'' DAILY TELEGRAPH''A moving exploration of both the pain and the freedom of being an outsider’ NEW STATESMAN''A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat'' DAILY MAILOne extraordinary woman.One hundred years of history.One unforgettable story.Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first daughter in a family of five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Told in the form of a letter to someone Violeta loves above all others, this is the story of a hundred-year life – of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Bearing witness to a century of history, it is a life shaped by the fight for women''s rights, the rise and fall of tyrants and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination and sense of humour will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unicorn academy deluxe panenka 24 cm Isabel

Oslavte kouzlo víl osudu na maškarním plese Unicorn Academy s maškarní panenkou Isabel! Tato 24cm módní panenka Isabel, inspirovaná animovaným pořadem od NETFLIXu a knižními bestsellery, působí jako živá. Isabel se může chlubit autentickými detaily a 11 doplňky pro panenky. Je oblečena

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The New Climate War - Michael E. Mann

Shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year awardA renowned climate scientist shows how fossil fuel companies have waged a thirty-year campaign to deflect blame and responsibility and delay action on climate change, and offers a battle plan for how we can save the planet. Recycle. Fly less. Eat less meat. These are some of the ways that we've been told can slow climate change. But the inordinate emphasis on individual behavior is the result of a marketing campaign that has succeeded in placing the responsibility for fixing climate change squarely on the shoulders of individuals.Fossil fuel companies have followed the example of other industries deflecting blame (think "guns don't kill people, people kill people") or greenwashing (think of the beverage industry's "Crying Indian" commercials of the 1970s). Meanwhile, they've blocked efforts to regulate or price carbon emissions, run PR campaigns aimed at discrediting viable alternatives, and have abdicated their responsibility in fixing the problem they've created. The result has been disastrous for our planet.In The New Climate War, Mann argues that all is not lost. He draws the battle lines between the people and the polluters-fossil fuel companies, right-wing plutocrats, and petrostates. And he outlines a plan for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Violeta - Isabel Allende

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM LITERARY LEGEND ISABEL ALLENDE''Epic, beautifully crafted . . . Gripping from start to finish'' DAILY TELEGRAPH''A moving exploration of both the pain and the freedom of being an outsider’ NEW STATESMAN''A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat'' DAILY MAILOne extraordinary woman.One hundred years of history.One unforgettable story.Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first daughter in a family of five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Told in the form of a letter to someone Violeta loves above all others, this is the story of a hundred-year life – of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Bearing witness to a century of history, it is a life shaped by the fight for women''s rights, the rise and fall of tyrants and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination and sense of humour will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Building the Critical Anthropology of Climate Change - Hans A. Baer, Merrill Singer

This book applies a critical perspective to anthropogenic climate change and the global socio-ecological crisis.The book focuses on the critical anthropology of climate change by opening up a dialogue with the two main contending perspectives in the field, namely the cultural ecological and the cultural interpretive perspectives. Guided by these, the authors take a firm stance on the types of changes that are needed to sustain life on Earth as we know it. Within this framework, they explore issues of climate and social equity, the nature of the current era in EarthÂ’s geohistory, the perspectives of the elite polluters driving climate change, and the regrettable contributions of anthropologists and other scholars to climate change. Engaging with perspectives from sociology, political science, and the geography of climate change, the book explores various approaches to thinking about and responding to the existential threat of an ever-warming climate. In doing so, it lays the foundation for a brave new sustainable world that is socially just, highly democratic, and climatically safe for humans and other species.This book will be of interest to researchers and students studying environmental anthropology, climate change, human geography, sociology, and political science.

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