how to avoid a climate disaster bill gates

In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical - and accessible - plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide toward certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions-suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

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The COVID-19 pandemic isn''t over, but even as governments around the world strive to put it behind us, they''re also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent a new pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this?Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and in this book he lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should have learned from COVID-19 and what all of us can do to ward off another disaster like it. Relying on the shared knowledge of the world''s foremost experts and on his own experience of combating fatal diseases through the Gates Foundation, he first makes us understand the science of corona diseases. Then he helps us understand how the nations of the world, working in conjunction with one another and with the private sector, can not only ward off another COVID-like catastrophe but also go far to eliminate all respiratory diseases, including the flu.Here is a clarion call - strong, comprehensive, and of the gravest importance - from one of our greatest and most effective thinkers and activists.

Objev podobné jako How to Prevent the Next Pandemic - Bill Gates

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 and practicing entrepreneurs, founders, and managers in the climate, energy, and environment sectors, Disciplined Entrepreneurship for Climate and Energy Ventures is an expert guide for professionals ready to level-up their entrepreneurial skills and achieve a positive impact on people and the planet.

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"A practical and entertaining introduction to plane geometry" - Kirkus ReviewsA CBC Book''s August Hot Off the Press title! Join Farmer Ed and his perplexed animals as they face a puzzling task: constructing a pen for the pigs. With furrowed brows and scratching heads, they wonder: How will they even begin? Sheep steps up with her impressive math skills, but does the rest of the crew know what to do? Or will the pigs run amok forever? Join this crazy bunch as you discover different mathematical solutions and learn more about area and surface calculations. Crafted by a former math teacher and esteemed award-winning author, this comic offers a delightful blend of humor and practical math application. With contributions to Scholastic MATH magazine spanning from 2002 to 2012, the author brings a wealth of expertise to every panel. Whether for classroom use, library reference, or cozy reading sessions at home, this STEM book is a must-have addition to any collection. Plus, the endpapers feature invaluable summaries and examples to teach and learn about math, covering essential topics like area and surface calculations. Get ready to discover the joy of math in action!Learn about area and surface calculations in this side-splitting, educational comic that proves math is more fun than ever! Tailored for children aged 7 years and up, regardless of their affinity for numbers.

Objev podobné jako The Pigpen Problem. How to Calculate Area and Perimeter - Bill Wise

Inspired by Roald Dahl''s spine-tingling story The Witches, we present the ultimate guide to witch-spotting, stuffed with fun activities, stories, jokes and more!Witches are hiding everywhere in plain sight and want to rid the world of smelly children like YOU! ''For all you know, a witch might be living next door to you right now . . .''It''s tricky to spot them because they look so ORDINARY. They have ORDINARY jobs, live in ORDINARY houses and wear ORDINARY clothes. That''s what makes them so hard to catch . . .This book is the ultimate guide to bringing down witch-kind, packed with activities, extracts from the original story, games and bonus material.

Objev podobné jako How To Avoid Witches - Roald Dahl

This book was designed to reduce mistakes. Your mistakes with money. Tiny errors, epic fails and everything in between.You can do thousands of things right, but make just a few of the errors we discuss, and you destroy much of your portfolio. If you could learn how to avoid the unforced errors investors make all the time, you would make your life so much richer and less stressful. The counterintuitive truth is avoiding errors is much more important than scoring wins.How Not To Invest shows you a few simple tools and models that will help you avoid the most common mistakes people make with their money. Learn these, and you are ahead of 98% of your peers. Make fewer errors, end up with more money.We all make mistakes. The goal with this book is to help you make fewer of them, and to have the mistakes you do make be less expensive.

Objev podobné jako How Not to Invest - Barry Ritholtz

It makes the world go round, but money can truly be an enigma. DK''s visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have.Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. Using ''need to know'' boxes, step-by-step diagrams, and other eye-catching visuals, How Money Works shows you how this is possible. It explains economic theories, how governments raise and control money, what goes on in the stock exchange, how analysts predict where shares are heading, and many other issues. It busts jargon, explaining terms such as quantitative easing, cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market.This must-have guide to money further features:- Key financial concepts in a uniquely visual way, using bold infographics combined with simple, jargon-free language. - Genuinely comprehensive, covering every aspect of money - personal, business, and governmental. - Defines hundreds of money-related terms, such as cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market. - Offers essential basic know-how on everything from managing debt to online fraud. - Fully up-to-date, covering topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, and others) and quantitative easing. Includes localizable appendix of territory specific reference information.Our forefathers may have used simple bartering to exchange goods and services, but today we depend on complicated financial instruments for pensions, life assurance, mortgages, and more. How Money Works explains how these work, as well as how to avoid on-line fraud and where to invest. With information on the latest forms of funding and currencies such as Bitcoin, this comprehensive book will fast track you to financial literacy and getting the most from your hard-won cash.

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''The man who coaches husbands on how to avoid divorce'' The New York Times''One husband''s confession you might be tempted to hand to your other half next time he does something infuriating'' Daily Mail''Could genuinely help save a few rocky marriages'' Literary ReviewOne night during his divorce, after one too many vodkas and a phone-in-therapist''s advice to ''journal his feelings,'' Matthew Fray started a blog. As he tried to piece together how his ex-wife went from adoring to angry he realised that even though he was a decent guy, he was kind of a bad husband.From the raw, uncomfortable and darkly humorous stories he shared about the lessons he''s learned from his failed marriage comes this strangely hopeful guide to saving relationships. This is How Your Marriage Ends offers immediately actionable advice to help readers identify toxic behaviour patterns in their own lives, and break them out of the cycles of dysfunction that ruin relationships. This is a must-read for people in any stage of a relationship, whether it''s near the beginning or nearing the end. Good people can be bad partners - here''s how to ensure that isn''t you.

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Teaching Creative Thinking: Developing Learners Who Generate Ideas and Can Think Critically defines and demystifies the essence of creative thinking, and offers action-oriented and research-informed suggestions as to how it can best be developed in learners. Where once it was enough to know and do things, young people now need more than subject knowledge in order to thrive: they need capabilities. Teaching Creative Thinking is the first title in the three-part Pedagogy for a Changing World series, founded upon Lucas and Spencer''s philosophy of dispositional teaching a pedagogical approach which aims to cultivate in learners certain dispositions that evidence suggests are going to be valuable to them both at school and in later life. A key capability is creative thinking, and, in 2021, one of the guardians of global comparative standards, PISA, is recognising its importance by making creative thinking the ''innovative assessment domain'' to supplement their testing of 15-year-olds'' core capabilities in English, maths and science. Creative thinkers are inquisitive, collaborative, imaginative, persistent and disciplined and schools which foster these habits of mind in learners need to be creative in engaging children and young people by embedding creativity into their everyday educational experiences. In this extensive enquiry into the nature and nurture of creative thinking, the authors explore the effectiveness of various pedagogical approaches including problem-based learning, growth mindset, playful experimentation and the classroom as a learning community and provide a wealth of tried-and-tested classroom strategies that will boost learners'' critical and creative thinking skills. The book is structured in an easy-to-access format, combining a comprehensive listing of practical ideas to stimulate lesson planning with expert guidance on integrating them into your practice, followed by plenty of inventive suggestions as to how learners'' progress can be assessed and tracked along the way by both the pupil and the teacher. The authors then go further to offer exemplars of success by presenting case studies of schools'' innovations in adopting these approaches, and dedicate a chapter to dispelling any pressing doubts that teachers may have by exposing the potential pitfalls and offering advice on how to avoid them. Venturing beyond the classroom setting, Teaching Creative Thinking also delves into the ways in which a school can work towards the provision of co-curricular experiences such as partnering with a range of external community groups and better engage its leadership team and pupils'' parents with the idea of creative thinking in order to support learners with opportunities to grow. The authors offer many examples which will inspire schools to do just this, and collate these ideas into building a framework for learning that equips young people in schools today with the twenty-first century skills and capabilities that will enable them to thrive in the workforce of tomorrow. Replete with research-led insight and ready-to-use strategies, Teaching Creative Thinking is a powerful call to action and a practical handbook for all teachers and leaders, in both primary and secondary settings, who want to embed a capabilities approach in their schools.

Objev podobné jako Teaching Creative Thinking - Bill Lucas, Ellen Spencer

Do big government debts and fast rates of adding to them threaten our collective well-being? In this groundbreaking analysis, Ray Dalio, one of the greatest investors of our time and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Principles, shares the reasons behind his fears for the US debt markets, answering some of the most important market and economic questions we now face: Are there limits to debt growth? Can a big, important reserve currency country like the US really go broke? Is there such a thing as a 'Big Debt Cycle' that can tell us when to worry about debt and what to do about it?For decades, politicians, policymakers and investors have debated these questions, but the Big Debt Cycle that helps answer them is not talked about or well understood. With the US debt issue coming to a head, Dalio’s How Countries Go Broke provides the first-ever detailed analysis of the Big Debt Cycle, explaining its implications and offering a surprisingly straightforward solution to getting debt problems like those faced by the US under control.Dalio has built his career as a leading global macro investor by studying the patterns of history to develop unconventional perspectives on what’s happening in markets and economies today. It was this approach that led him, in the years leading up to the 2008 Great Financial Crisis, to study the Great Depression and other past big debt crises and use what he learned to navigate the turbulent markets successfully. By looking closely at thirty-five cases over the past 100 years when governments have gone broke and studying the mechanics behind them, Dalio has developed a first-of-its-kind template for what to watch for and what to do when the threat is as significant as his measures show that it now is. He has discussed this template with treasury secretaries and central bankers from around the world and is now sharing it with the public to help bring urgent attention to the big risks the US and a number of other countries face – and to explain how to avoid the worst-case scenario.

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You may think that living sustainably is too hard and expensive, but that''s not the case! In 365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time, Banish founder Lottie Dalziel offers you all the best ideas to help you be kind to the earth and your bank account.Every part of life is covered so you can decide what action you want to take first and how much money you want to save. With more than 365 ways to choose from, learn how to:• reduce your power bills• shop differently• turn trash into treasure• make the most of your food• break up with plastic• transform your beauty routine• embrace slow fashion• connect with your community• travel with less of a footprint• know which brands to trust and avoid• get rid of unnecessary chemicals in the home• make futureproof decisions• include your friends and family along on your sustainability journey.It''s okay to start small - none of us have to be perfect - and Lottie offers both the encouragement and the knowledge we all need to do a few little things to make a big difference.If you want to help the planet and change the way you spend your money but don''t know where to start, this practical guide is the answer, showing you that sustainable, low-waste living is possible on a budget - and you''ll save money too.

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A guide to healthy and happy longevity based on the wisdom of ancient Chinese sages• Shares an eight-step process based on the life-prolonging and health-enhancing methodology of the Earth Path of Taoism• Includes practices focused on posture, breathing, mental health, energy flow, and meditation, as well as eight mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises, complete with illustrated instructions• Explores what causes premature aging and how to avoid it, along with longevity secrets of the legendary Eight ImmortalsACCORDING TO THE ANCIENT CHINESE SAGES, the way to achieve health, longevity, and enlightenment starts with the Earth Path of Taoism, which advises us to nurture the body, calm the mind, and stir the spirit.In this practical guide, Sifu Peter Newton explains the principles and practices of the path and provides an easy-to-follow eight-step process to integrate this longevity wisdom into daily life. Drawing from tai chi and qigong, he explores how to avoid premature aging, highlights body posture as well as a flexible outlook on life, and looks at profound breathing. As we work with the rhythms of yin and yang in our bodies and lives, we discover the benefits of meditation and the practice of "stirring the shen"—the notion of circulating primordial shen, the root of life. Last but not least, eight clearly explained mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises show how to redirect and refine qi, the internal energy of the body.Interwoven with longevity pearls of wisdom, this illustrated guide shows that regardless of physical ability or age, the Taoist Earth Path is accessible to everyone. Without doubt, we all share the ability to live a long and healthy life.

Objev podobné jako 8 Steps to Living a Long Life - Sifu Peter Newton

Finally, a new kind of business startup book—packed full of  practical advice plus essential legal information you really need but don’t get in business school or anywhere else!The 7 Secret Keys to Startup Success is the one book every entrepreneur should have. David J. Muchow, an award-winning, thirty-year serial entrepreneur and lawyer, gives you practical legal and business advice covering every aspect of entrepreneurship—and it’s fun to read! It includes all the basics of building and growing a business—management, fundraising, marketing, intellectual property, and risk management—plus much more, like how to avoid the hidden mistakes that cause “Startup Suicide” and kill 80 percent of startups in the first year. There are also model legal forms and charts along with fun-to-read stories and examples. Muchow, who teaches law, business, and entrepreneurship at Georgetown University, has advised hundreds of businesses on how to succeed. The book reveals key mistakes that can kill businesses. For example, blogging about your new products can prevent getting a patent. And giving away too much equity and picking the wrong partners can be fatal. At the macro level, the book describes why the US should create a National Ecosystem to Support Startups (NESS) to increase our competitiveness, which could take startups from a concept to commercialization in just ninety days and speed up the patent process.This unique guide, which focuses on both the business and legal aspects of startups, is a must-have for every aspiring entrepreneur, small business owner, startup incubator, student, and for business and law schools.          In The7 Secret Keys to Startup Success, you will learn: How to cut legal expenses and manage lawyersHow to fire employees and partners without getting suedPatent, trademark and copyright strategies and tricksHow to raise money without SEC problemsHow to avoid the financial “Valley of Death”What “to do” but also “what not to do" to avoid “startup suicide.”Business books can be fun! Enjoy the many business stories, such as how Ivanka Trump was sued for trademark infringement over her Hettie Sandal design and Oprah Winfrey’s battle to protect her intellectual property for O Magazine. At the end of each chapter are examples, inspired by Muchow’s years as a foreign agent and federal prosecutor, which demonstrate the principles in that chapter. They’re told by Professor Scooter Magee, the Startup Expert, as he helps startups prevent Startup Suicide and achieve success while fighting the CIA and others. Think Professor Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark meets Bar Rescue or Silicon Valley! Enjoy Scooter’s adventures while learning the critical real-life startup legal and business lessons that can help you be successful. In short, The 7 Secret Keys to Startup Success is a new kind of startup book—it’s like having both an expert attorney and a consultant by your side every step of the way on your startup’s journey to success—while enjoying the ride!

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Sexting -- the texting of nude or sexually suggestive images to another person -- has become so commonplace that nearly 1 in 4 teens admits to being a participant. The problem is, sexting destroys self-esteem, undermines healthy relationships, leads to depression and self-harm, and can even result in run-ins with the law. It''s no wonder that parents recently put sexting among their top-3 parenting concerns. But what''s a parent to do? Stand Up to Sexting is the essential guidebook for parents and tweens to having an open, relaxed conversation about the dangers of sexting. Written in short chapters, the book includes friendly illustrations, Q&A prompts for easy conversations, and tools for staying safe. Designed for tweens ages 10-13, the book is the perfect preemptive tool for preparing your kids before their teen years strike. Chapter topics include: What is Sexting?; Sexting and the Brain; Your Digital Footprints; What to Do if You Feel Pressured to Sext; Boyfriends and Girlfriends; How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Sexting Bully; Staying Safe from Predators; Using the Internet for Good; and much more!

Objev podobné jako Stand Up to Sexting - Christy Monson, Heather Boynton

Hop in the car and set off on an adventure along the Natchez Trace Parkway, from the country music capital to the birthplace of jazz. Inside Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip you'll find:Maps and Driving Tools: Over 20 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the parkway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire routeGet to Know the Music of the South: Catch up-and-coming musicians play at quaint cafes, and hit the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Bask in the sounds of blues on Beale Street, and pay homage to "The King" at Graceland. Listen to a soulful live jazz group, or learn about the South's musical legacy on the Mississippi Blues TrailSavor Southern Food: Enjoy authentic hot chicken, get your barbecue fix in Memphis, and indulge in Creole cuisine and fresh beignets in New OrleansItineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week route or follow suggestions for spending time in and around Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans. Take an introspective moment at influential Civil Rights Movement sites, hike past dramatic waterfalls, spend a peaceful morning fishing, or bike along the Mississippi RiverLocal Expertise: Nashville local Margaret Littman shares her love for the Natchez TracePlanning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, plus essential advice for biking the route and suggestions for LGBTQ+ travelers, families, seniors, and visitors with disabilitiesWith Moon Nashville to New Orleans' practical tips, detailed itineraries, and insider's view, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip. For more quintessential South, check out Moon Tennessee or Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Objev podobné jako Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip (Second Edition) - Margaret Littman

Eating disorders are complicated and personal, but so many books avoid going into what recovery really feels like. How do you manage setbacks? What about reclaiming your identity when an eating disorder has felt so intrinsic to who you are? How are you supposed to cope at work or when you''re travelling?This book guides you through the realities of eating disorder recovery, from an author who''s lived it. From advice on body image and handling other people''s opinions, to navigating holidays and unexpected emotions that crop up during recovery, it takes you step-by-step through the realities of recovery and helps you to make positive, sustainable progress.Whether you''re just starting your recovery, looking for help to stay motivated, or supporting a loved one, this guide will show you how to avoid pitfalls with practical advice from someone who''s really been there.

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Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Autism provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and steps they can take to support and encourage their child.Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information, covering what to do at home and at school, how to avoid common mistakes, and how (and when) to seek professional help. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interventions, and more.Offering straightforward, easy to understand, and evidence-based information, this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with autism.

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From snake-oil salesmen to crypto grifters, the "fascinating" (Fareed Zakaria) story of charlatans—and why we fall for them For centuries charlatans have been bamboozling victims. But today, charlatanry is more lucrative and global than ever. Using the power of digital technology, our age’s charlatans have spun a worldwide web of exploitation on an unprecedented scale. In Charlatans, global affairs experts Moisés Naím and Quico Toro investigate how charlatans fool us and why they’ve become so influential today. They argue that modern charlatans exploit the same weak points in human cognition as the snake-oil salesmen of the old West. They earn our trust, trick us into believing they have some special skill or knowledge, then exploit us. In some ways, nothing has changed. But, today, charlatans are digital, viral, and global. Whether they’re health gurus pushing pseudoscience or crypto bros orchestrating Ponzi schemes, modern charlatans rapidly amass worldwide audiences on the internet and social media using a common set of strategies. These hucksters swiftly swindle unsuspecting victims, as our slow-moving institutions struggle to respond. Packed with insights on how to avoid being duped by charlatans, this is an eye-opening journey through the brazen deception and brutal victimization at the heart of this new global scourge.

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Audiokniha: „Gates předkládá vůbec nejsrozumitelnější vysvětlení toho, co je příčinou oteplování naší planety, jak měřit vliv myriády lidských činností na tento ohromující a zdánlivě nevypočitatelný problém, a konečně jak se s tím efektivně vypořádat. Je to nejužitečnější návod na řešení klimatické krize, který jsem kdy viděl.“ — Fortune O knize Nemusíte být klimatologové, abyste měli povědomí o oteplování planety a souvisejících jevech: o obdobích extrémních veder, bouří, stoupání hladiny moří, povodních, následných hladomorech a migračních vlnách. Bill Gates nás však vyzývá, že není na místě propadat strachu a bezmoci, ale naopak nahlížet na současný stav jako na příležitost postavit se pragmaticky výzvě a projít jako lidstvo další energetickou a technologickou revolucí. V knize vás seznámí s plánem snížit do roku 2050 emise skleníkových plynů ze současných 51 miliard tun ročně na nulu. Jde o velkolepý plán, ale nereálný. Gates jasně vysvětluje všechny zásadní aspekty problematiky – jednotlivé zdroje emisí, možné alternativy, technologie, které již existují, i slibné inovace, jež jsou teprve na obzoru. Nečekejte přitom výčitky ani zmar. I díky dlouholeté spolupráci s předními vědci, odborníky a politiky neztrácí Gates naději a přesvědčení, že společným úsilím klimatické katastrofě zabráníme. Mimo jiné se dozvíte: - Jaký je podíl jednotlivých odvětví lidské činnosti na emisích skleníkových plynů a že dopravě překvapivě náleží až čtvrtá příčka. - Proč musíme při vyčíslení skutečné efektivity zdrojů energie počítat s tzv. zelenými příplatky. - O vývoji báječných nových technologií včetně přímého zachytávání uhlíku ze vzduchu (DAC) nebo bezemisní výrobě cementu a plastů. - Jaké průlomy potřebujeme pro výrobu, transport a skladování elektřiny. - O krizových scénářích pro případ náhlého uvolnění metanu ze dna moří. - Jakou roli hrají v proměně klimatu krávy a mangrovové porosty. - Co přesně může pro svět udělat každý z nás a co naši volení zastupitelé a vlády. „Pokud se nevzdáme velkého cíle – dostat se na nulu – dokážeme katastrofu odvrátit. Můžeme zachovat únosné klima pro každého, pomoci stovkám milionů lidí žít hodnotný život a zachránit planetu pro příští generace.“ — Bill Gates Napsali o knize „Z přehledného vysvětlení vědeckých aspektů změny klimatu je patrná Gatesova odbornost. Řešení, která nastiňuje, jsou pragmatická a spočívají na prozíravém ekonomickém uvažování. Přestože se nevybývá tvrdým pravdám, kterým musíme při změnách klimatu čelit, zůstává Gates optimistou a věří, že máme možnost vyhnout se úplné klimatické katastrofě.“ — Science „Bill Gates má plán, jak zachránit svět. Přestože uznává, že jde o náročný úkol a že bude třeba zásadně změnit způsob výroby, pěstování, dopravy, klimatizace i vytápění, tvrdí, že je možné provést rozsáhlou transformaci a zároveň zachovat životní styl v zemích s vysokými příjmy a pokračovat v odstraňování chudoby miliard lidí.“ — Wired „Spojení chladného realismu s čísly podloženým optimismem je v knize o nejvážnějším problému lidstva tak osvěžující! Bill Gates důrazně připomíná, že pokud se skutečně chceme pustit do řešení krize, musíme maximálně využít jediný přírodní zdroj, jenž máme k dispozici v neomezeném množství – génia lidského ducha.“ — The Economist O autorovi Bill Gates (* 1955) je technolog, byznysový lídr a filantrop. V roce 1975 se svým kamarádem z dětství Paulem Allenem založil společnost Microsoft. Zároveň je spoluzakladatelem a předsedou Nadace Billa a Melindy Gatesových. Jeho projekt Breaktrough Energy se věnuje zavádění čisté energie a používání technologií, které neovlivňují změnu klimatu. Je otcem tří dětí. Více o knize http://www.melvil.cz/kniha-jak-zabranit-klimaticke-katastrofe

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Audiokniha: Důkladná investigace Nadace Billa a Melindy Gatesových, která odhaluje, jak Bill Gates využívá filantropii k uplatňování politické moci bez odpovědnosti. Bill Gates se díky svým filantropickým aktivitám proměnil z technologického padoucha v jednoho z nejobdivovanějších lidí na světě. I když nedávné rozvodové řízení a četná obvinění z nevhodného chování poskvrnily jeho veřejný obraz, jen málokdo zpochybňuje dobročinnost jeho nadace, bezmezně obdivované za to, jak vynakládá miliardy dolarů na zachraňování životů chudých obyvatel naší planety. Jak ale Tim Schwab ve své odvážné investigaci ukazuje, Gates je stále tím, čím býval: monopolistou přesvědčeným o své neomylnosti a odhodlaným vnucovat všem ostatním své představy, svá řešení a své vůdcovství. Žádný nezištný filantrop, nýbrž obchodník s mocí, chytrý inovátor, jenž dokázal proměnit extrémní bohatství v obrovský politický vliv a přesvědčit mnoho lidí k tomu, aby jeho činy velebili, nikoli zpochybňovali. Audiokniha Tima Schwaba nabourává oslnivou aureolu, která až příliš dlouho chránila nejmocnější charitativní organizaci světa před dohledem veřejnosti, a ukazuje, jak si Bill Gates za své miliardy koupil ohromující kontrolu nad veřejnou politikou, soukromými trhy, vědeckým výzkumem a zpravodajskými médii. Tim Schwab je investigativní novinář sídlící ve Washingtonu, DC. Za své průlomové reportáže o Nadaci Billa a Melindy Gatesových pro časopisy Nation, Columbia Journalism Review a British Medical Journal získal ocenění Izzy Award a Deadline Club Award. Bill Gates. Mýtus hodného miliardáře je jeho první knihou. Pavel Hromádka se narodil roku 1969 v Pardubicích. V letech 1988–1992 studoval na JAMU. Působil v Městském divadle Zlín, Studiu Hořící žirafy Olomouc, Severomoravském divadle Šumperk, Divadle Hromadná procházka Prostějov a brněnském BuranTeatru. Od roku 2000 je členem souboru Slováckého divadla Uherské Hradiště. V roce 2018 byl v širší nominaci na Cenu Thálie. Je držitelem cen Slovácký Oskar a Největší z pierotů. Jeho hlas je možné slyšet v některých dramatických útvarech a četbách na Českém rozhlasu i na internetovém Rádiu 7. Karolína Antlová - lektorka hlasového projevu a moderátorka. Externě spolupracuje s Českým rozhlasem, kde moderuje publicistické rozhovory. Slyšet ji můžete i v podcastu Náhradka, který připravuje pro Sdružení pěstounských rodin, a také v jejím autorském podcastu Jací jsme. Na Právnické fakultě MUNI vede semináře rétoriky a aktivně se věnuje tvorbě voiceoveru. Copyright: Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy Tima Schwaba Bill Gates. Mýtus hodného miliardáře vydané Nakladatelstvím JOTA v roce 2024. Copyright © Tim Schwab, 2023. Z anglického originálu The Problem with Bill Gates: Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire přeložil Richard Janda. Translation © Richard Janda, 2024. Audiokniha © Nakladatelství JOTA, s. r. o., 2025. Čte Pavel Hromádka a Karolína Antlová. Hudba, režie, střih a mastering Michal Kurfürst. Vydalo Nakladatelství JOTA, s. r. o., v roce 2025.

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Nemusíte být klimatologové, abyste věděli o oteplování planety a jeho důsledcích: obdobích extrémních veder, bouří, stoupající hladině moří, povodních, hladomorech či migračních vlnách. Bill Gates však vyzývá, abychom nepropadali strachu, ale nahlíželi na současnou situaci jako na příležitost postavit se výzvě a projít další energetickou a technologickou revolucí.V knize představuje plán, jak do roku 2050 snížit emise skleníkových plynů ze současných 51 miliard tun ročně na nulu. Gates jasně vysvětluje jednotlivé zdroje emisí, možné alternativy, technologie, které už existují, i slibné inovace, jež jsou zatím na obzoru. Díky dlouholeté spolupráci s vědci, odborníky a politiky nabízí pragmatické a nadějné řešení bez moralizování a výčitek.Mimo jiné se dozvíte: jaký je podíl jednotlivých odvětví na emisích skleníkových plynů (a proč doprava není na prvním místě), proč je nutné počítat s tzv. zelenými příplatky, o nových technologiích, např. přímém zachytávání uhlíku (DAC) nebo bezemisní výrobě cementu a plastů, jaké průlomy potřebujeme v oblasti výroby, transportu a skladování elektřiny, o krizových scénářích spojených s uvolněním metanu ze dna moří, jakou roli hrají krávy a mangrovové porosty, co může pro změnu udělat každý z nás i naši volení zástupci. „Pokud se nevzdáme velkého cíle – dostat se na nulu – dokážeme katastrofu odvrátit. Můžeme zachovat únosné klima pro každého, pomoci stovkám milionů lidí žít hodnotný život a zachránit planetu pro příští generace.“ — Bill GatesNapsali o knize: „Gates předkládá nejsrozumitelnější vysvětlení příčin oteplování planety, vlivu lidské činnosti a možností, jak se s tím vypořádat. Je to nejužitečnější návod na řešení klimatické krize, který jsem kdy viděl.“ — Fortune „Z přehledného vysvětlení vědeckých aspektů změny klimatu je patrná Gatesova odbornost. Řešení jsou pragmatická, založená na ekonomickém uvažování. Přestože neuhýbá tvrdým pravdám, zůstává optimistou.“ — Science „Bill Gates má plán, jak zachránit svět. Ukazuje, že rozsáhlá transformace je možná a zároveň lze zachovat životní styl v zemích s vysokými příjmy i odstraňovat chudobu miliard lidí.“ — Wired „Spojení realismu s čísly podloženým optimismem je v knize o nejvážnějším problému lidstva osvěžující! Gates připomíná, že musíme využít jediný neomezený zdroj – génia lidského ducha.“ — The Economist O autorovi: Bill Gates (*1955) je technolog, byznysový lídr a filantrop. V roce 1975 spoluzaložil Microsoft, je předsedou Nadace Billa a Melindy Gatesových a stojí za projektem Breakthrough Energy, který se věnuje čisté energii a technologiím neovlivňujícím klima. Je otcem tří dětí.

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Důkladná investigace Nadace Billa a Melindy Gatesových, která odhaluje, jak Bill Gates využívá filantropii k uplatňování politické moci bez odpovědnosti. Bill Gates se díky svým filantropickým akti­vitám proměnil z technologického padoucha v jednoho z nejobdivovanějších lidí na svě­tě. I když nedávné rozvodové řízení a četná obvinění z nevhodného chování poskvrnily jeho veřejný obraz, jen málokdo zpochyb­ňuje dobročinnost jeho nadace, bezmezně obdivované za to, jak vynakládá miliardy do­larů na zachraňování životů chudých obyva­tel naší planety. Jak ale Tim Schwab ve své odvážné investigaci ukazuje, Gates je stále tím, čím býval: monopolistou přesvědčeným o své neomylnosti a odhodla­ným vnucovat všem ostatním své představy, svá řešení a své vůdcovství. Žádný nezištný filantrop, nýbrž obchodník s mocí, chytrý ino­vátor, jenž dokázal proměnit extrémní bohat­ství v obrovský politický vliv a přesvědčit mnoho lidí k tomu, aby jeho činy velebili, nikoli zpochybňovali. Schwabova kniha nabourává oslnivou aureo­lu, která až příliš dlouho chránila nejmocnější charitativní organizaci světa před dohledem veřejnosti, a ukazuje, jak si Bill Gates za své miliardy koupil ohromující kontrolu nad ve­řejnou politikou, soukromými trhy, vědeckým výzkumem a zpravodajskými médii. Výběr editorů The New York Times

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From his unassuming beginnings as a curious young computer enthusiast to his meteoric rise as the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, Bill Gates''s journey is a testament to the power of innovation, vision, and determination. Uncover the pivotal moments that shaped Gates''s career, including the opportunities he seized as a young computer programmer, his co-founding of Microsoft at just 19, his successes in growing the business, and his dedication to philanthropy through to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, this biography offers a comprehensive portrait of Bill Gates. It illuminates the principles and practices that guided his extraordinary success, providing invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone striving to make a positive impact in the world.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Visionaries series brings together entertaining biographies of leading figures within the business world and beyond, tracing their lives, careers and the innovative thinking that made them world-famous.

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The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids (and grown-ups) to climate science.Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like climate science!In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining climate science to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn: The difference between weather and climate.How climate scientists collect data.What causes climate change.What we can do to reverse course and repair the planet.Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.

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‘Nobody who comes away from reading The Bill Gates Problem will look at him in the same way’ - The TimesYou know him as the founder of Microsoft; the philanthropic, kind-hearted billionaire who has donated endless funds to good causes around the world. But there''s another side to Bill Gates.We might like to think of the Gates Foundation as an innocent charity giving away money, collaborating with stakeholders, and listening to the desires of the populations it hopes to help, but is that how it works in practice?Combining rich storytelling and ground-breaking reporting, The Bill Gates Problem offers readers a provocative and timely counter-narrative about one of the world''s most widely recognized individuals - a true global celebrity with international reach. But more than that, this book speaks to a vital political question around economic inequality and the erosion of democratic institutions - why should the super-rich be able to transform their wealth into political power, and just how far can they go?

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The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern ageThe business triumphs of Bill Gates are widely known: the twenty-year-old who dropped out of Harvard to start a software company that became an industry giant and changed the way the world works and lives; the billionaire many times over who turned his attention to philanthropic pursuits to address climate change, global health, and U.S. education. Source Code is not about Microsoft or the Gates Foundation or the future of technology. It’s the human, personal story of how Bill Gates became who he is today: his childhood, his early passions and pursuits. It’s the story of his principled grandmother and ambitious parents, his first deep friendships and the sudden death of his best friend; of his struggles to fit in and his discovery of a world of coding and computers in the dawn of a new era; of embarking in his early teens on a path that took him from midnight escapades at a nearby computer center to his college dorm room, where he sparked a revolution that would change the world. Bill Gates tells this, his own story, for the first time: wise, warm, revealing, it’s a fascinating portrait of an American life.

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Audiokniha: Příběh o počátcích jednoho z nejvlivnějších byznysových lídrů, inovátorů a filantropů moderní doby První díl nejočekávanějších memoárů poslední dekády významem srovnatelný s přelomovou biografií Steve Jobs od Waltera Isaacsona Byznysové triumfy Billa Gatese jsou všeobecně známé: v jednadvaceti letech zanechal studií na Harvardu, aby založil softwarovou společnost, která se ve svém odvětví stala gigantem a změnila způsob, jakým funguje svět i naše životy. Následně tento mnohonásobný miliardář zaměřil svou pozornost na filantropii, v rámci níž se soustředí především na boj proti změně klimatu, globální zdraví a vzdělávání ve Spojených státech. Kniha Zdrojový kód nepojednává o zlaté éře Microsoftu, založení Nadace Gatesových ani o budoucnosti technologií. Vypráví lidský a osobní příběh o tom, jak se Bill Gates stal tím, kým dnes je: o jeho dětství, raných vášních a zálibách. Je to příběh o jeho zásadové babičce, ambiciózních rodičích, prvních hlubokých přátelstvích i náhlé smrti jeho nejlepšího kamaráda. O jeho marných snahách zapadnout, o tom, jak na počátku nové éry objevil svět kódování a počítačů, i o tom, jak se jako náctiletý vydal na cestu, jež ho od jeho půlnočních eskapád v nedalekém počítačovém centru zavedla až do pokoje na vysokoškolské koleji, kde odstartoval revoluci, která změnila svět. Tento příběh poprvé vypráví sám Bill Gates a výsledkem je moudrý, hřejivý, odhalující a především fascinující portrét amerického života. BILL GATES je inovátor, byznysový lídr a filantrop. V roce 1975 společně se svým kamarádem z dětství Paulem Allenem založil Microsoft a dnes je prezidentem Nadace Gatesových. Je také zakladatelem iniciativy Breakthrough Energy usilující o obchodní využití čisté energie a dalších technologií souvisejících s ochranou klimatu, jakož i společnosti TerraPower investující do rozvoje přelomových jaderných technologií. Má tři děti.

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringIn this Very Short Introduction Bill McGuire takes a fresh look at our sometimes perilous planet, and evaluates the causes and consequences of what used to be thought of as ''natural'' hazards through the prism of planetary heating and the continuing destabilising of our climate. Our world has always been a dangerous and deadly place, and storms, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic blasts have taken an enormous toll on lives and livelihoods throughout recorded history and before. In the past, such events were regarded first as acts of God, or gods, and later as simply a consequence of hazardous natural phenomena that are a normal part of how our planet works. In recent decades, however, this picture has changed. Relentless global heating, arising from the 2.4 trillion tonnes of carbon dioxide pumped into the atmosphere as a result of human activities, has completely altered the ''natural'' hazard landscape. There has long been a debate about whether - due to the influence of societal and economic factors - there is such a thing as a truly natural disaster. Now, the debate has moved on to whether or not the hazards that cause them can any longer be described as entirely natural. Our damaged climate has driven an explosion of extreme weather, which has become ever more apparent in recent years via the super-charging of storms, floods, heatwaves and wildfires. The fingerprints of global heating can be detected even in individual events that would have been extremely unlikely to have happened, or even been impossible, in its absence. Meanwhile earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions continue to plague communities and take lives, while even here there are links with a changing climate that have the potential to magnify their occurrence and impacts. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Audiokniha: „Se zápalem, ale bez moralizování přináší Gates celému světu promyšlený apel ke sjednocení proti budoucím pandemiím.“ — Booklist O knize Vlády, firmy i jednotlivci po celém světě přemýšlejí o tom, co přijde po pandemii covidu-19. Můžeme doufat nejen v to, že další podobnou katastrofu odvrátíme, ale že zároveň vymýtíme všechny respirační nemoci, včetně chřipky? Bill Gates, jeden z předních světových myslitelů a aktivistů, věří, že ano. Jasně a přesvědčivě vysvětluje, jak se svět může z nedávné pandemie poučit a co všichni můžeme pro odvrácení podobné hrozby udělat. Opírá se přitom o znalosti předních světových odborníků a zkušenosti Nadace Billa a Melindy Gatesových s potíráním smrtících chorob v rozvojových zemích. Gates nejprve popisuje zákonitosti šíření infekčních chorob. Poté předkládá realistický plán, jak mohou jednotlivé země světa spolupracovat mezi sebou a s privátním sektorem tak, abychom v budoucnu dokázali zachránit miliony lidských životů i světovou ekonomiku. Kniha předkládá reálnou vizi blízké budoucnosti, ve které: - Už se neopakují tragické omyly z pandemie covidu-19. - Vakcíny se snadno aplikují sprejem nebo kapkami a obejdou se bez mrazáku. - Umělá inteligence odhaluje slabá místa virů a pomáhá vyvinout účinné léky rychleji než dosud. - Každý z nás může zabránit tomu, aby lokální epidemie přerostla v pandemii. - Dětskou úmrtnost na planetě opět srazíme na polovinu. O autorovi Bill Gates je technofil, podnikatel, filantrop a autor knihy Jak zabránit klimatické katastrofě. V roce 1975 založil se svým přítelem z dětství Paulem Allenem Microsoft. Dnes je spolupředsedou Nadace Billa a Melindy Gatesových, v níž se přes dvacet let věnuje řešení globálních otázek v oblasti ochrany zdraví a rozvoje včetně prevence pandemií, vymýcení nemocí a problémů spojených s dostupností pitné vody a hygienou. Má tři děti.

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Journey back in time to the era of classic 1920s rubber hose cartoons with this beautifully retro ‘how to draw’ book.How to Draw Classic Cartoons features original art by Bill Nolan, the influential American artist and director famed as the creator of the rubber hose style used to animate cartoons such as Felix the Cat, Betty Boop and Popeye.Instantly recognisable from its curved lines and the elastic-like movements of its animated characters (hence the name ‘rubber hose’), this distinctive art style can be easily recreated using simple circles as a starting point.With original illustrations and words of advice from Nolan himself, this easy-to-follow book will teach you how to draw hands, feet, faces, full-body characters and a whole range of wacky animals.Featuring elements from Nolan’s 1936 book Cartooning Self-Taught, this new book takes a deeper look at his iconic style and how to recreate it.Also available in the series:9781910552032 What to Draw and How to Draw It9781910552711 What to Draw and How to Draw It for Kids9781910552209 Drawing Made Easy9781915751492 How To Draw Like Hokusai (May 2026)

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Příběh o počátcích jednoho z nejvlivnějších byznysových lídrů, inovátorů a filantropů moderní dobyPrvní díl nejočekávanějších memoárů poslední dekády významem srovnatelný s přelomovou biografií Steve Jobs od Waltera IsaacsonaText doprovází řada fotografií z autorova soukromého archivuByznysové triumfy Billa Gatese jsou všeobecně známé: v jednadvaceti letech zanechal studií na Harvardu, aby založil softwarovou společnost, která se ve svém odvětví stala gigantem a změnila způsob, jakým funguje svět i naše životy. Následně tento mnohonásobný miliardář zaměřil svou pozornost na filantropii, v rámci níž se soustředí především na boj proti změně klimatu, globální zdraví a vzdělávání ve Spojených státech.Kniha Zdrojový kód nepojednává o zlaté éře Microsoftu, založení Nadace Gatesových ani o budoucnosti technologií. Vypráví lidský a osobní příběh o tom, jak se Bill Gates stal tím, kým dnes je: o jeho dětství, raných vášních a zálibách. Je to příběh o jeho zásadové babičce, ambiciózních rodičích, prvních hlubokých přátelstvích i náhlé smrti jeho nejlepšího kamaráda. O jeho marných snahách zapadnout, o tom, jak na počátku nové éry objevil svět kódování a počítačů, i o tom, jak se jako náctiletý vydal na cestu, jež ho od jeho půlnočních eskapád v nedalekém počítačovém centru zavedla až do pokoje na vysokoškolské koleji, kde odstartoval revoluci, která změnila svět.Tento příběh poprvé vypráví sám Bill Gates a výsledkem je moudrý, hřejivý, odhalující a především fascinující portrét amerického života.

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You know him as the founder of Microsoft; the philanthropic, kind-hearted billionaire who has donated endless funds to good causes around the world. But there’s another side to Bill Gates. In this fearless, groundbreaking investigation, Tim Schwab offers readers a counter-narrative, one where Gates has used his monopolistic approach in business to amass a stunning level of control over public policy, scientific research and the news media.Whether he is pushing new educational standards in America, health reforms in India or industrialized agriculture in Africa, Gates’s unbridled social experimentation has shown itself to be not only undemocratic, but also ineffective. All of which begs the question: why should the super rich be able to transform their wealth into political power, and just how far can they go?

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Neville at his authentic best. [He] is the closest thing to a spokesman there is for English football.' Sunday Times 'Brilliant.' Mail on Sunday 'Gary Neville usually talks a lot of sense, and writes it too . . . Neville's words are timely.' Henry Winter, The Times __________ The beautiful game is under threat. The greed and selfishness of the biggest clubs is harming the sport, with smaller clubs struggling for financial survival and supporters being left behind. It's time to fix football. __________ Football is the people's game. A sport accessible to everyone and enjoyed by millions around the world. But football is broken. Beneath the glamourous sheen of the Premier League, it's a game that's rusting and rotten. The growing influence and wealth of the biggest teams is harming the game, leaving fans out of pocket and smaller clubs clinging to survival. The European Super League, which looked to eradicate competition in favour of guaranteed profits, was just the beginning. This isn't what football is about. Something's got to change. Enough is enough. Gary Neville has had a front-row seat in football for over 30 years, witnessing the sport at every level - as a player, a coach, a pundit and an owner. Most of all, he's a fan. Shocked by the state of the game, Gary looks to find out how we got into this mess, who's responsible, and what we can do about it. The People's Game is Gary's vision for a brighter future. Drawing on interviews with those at the epicentre of the sport's biggest issues - from the role of ownership to the lack of funding in the football league, the rise in racism, ownership models and the future of the women's game - he explains how football has sleepwalked into this mess and offers a new path forward. With stories from his own playing career, as well as insight into some of the biggest footballing decisions in recent history, this is a total look at the game today. This is a passionate, personal and critical account of how football lost its soul, and what we can do to get it back.

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Source Code describes with unprecedented candour Bill Gates’ life from his childhood in Seattle to dropping out of Harvard aged 20 in 1975. Shortly afterwards he wrote, with Paul Allen, the programme which became the foundation of Microsoft and eventually for the entire software industry, changing the way the world works and lives. Gates writes about the centrality of family to his life – his encouraging grandmother and ambitious parents, about struggles to fit in, his rebelliousness, and the impact on him of the death of his closest friend.We see his extraordinary mind developing as a teenager, his excitement about the rapidly emerging technology of computing, and the earliest signs of his phenomenal business acumen. Source Code is a warm, wise and revealing self-portrait of one of the most influential people of our age.

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You''ve probably heard about climate change. At least I hope you have - because it''s REALLY IMPORTANT. It affects all of us living on Planet Earth right now, and everyone and everything that will live on our planet in the future.Our world is warming up, and it''s a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain what climate change is, what''s causing it and why it''s dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he''s also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From eating lots more veggies to walking and cycling and thinking carefully about what we need to buy, A Climate in Chaos will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy.This brilliant non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal''s trademark collage style, is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment.Also available in this series: A Planet Full of Plastic.

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How to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages - from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily. Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn, and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers.Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose. If you belong to this camp, start with some of the low-input, high-reward jobs, such as fitting bars, swapping the rear shocks or wiring in a new tail light. Even though these require relatively little work, they''ll transform the look of your bike, and completing them will fill you with confidence to undertake the more difficult jobs, such as fitting more modern front forks or even making your own frame.The book comes with a glossy 32-page section on finished bikes and is a reference and the perfect gift for all fans, from those who merely like to tinker, to riders taking on a full build.

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Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The third book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Check out the complete series – Villains Academy and Villains Academy: How to Steal a Dragon. ‘Heart-warming and hilarious – Villains Academy is a spookalicious treat, set to terrify every other book on your shelf.’ Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany ‘An absolute HOOT! Evil laughs aplenty!’ Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of the Pizazz series Once a year the five original founders of Villains Academy rise from their graves in honour of the Gruesome Games – a school sports day unlike any other, where the aim is to prank and cheat your way to the finish line. Werewolf Bram and his friends the Cereal Killers are determined to win so their names can be written in the Book of Bad, a record of the most wicked villains to grace the school. But as the games become harder and the pranks get out of hand, are Bram and his friends bad enough to go down as the most victorious villains in history? PRAISE FOR VILLAINS ACADEMY: ‘A charmingly villainous adventure about friendship, school and unspeakable evil.’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good ‘Criminally fun!’ Danny Wallace, author of The Day the Screens Went Blank ‘Frightfully fun – Villains Academy had me cackling from the very first page!’ Katie Tsang, co-author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I loved the spookily funny Villains Academy. It's a work of (evil) genius!’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar ‘A joyful hug of a book with genuine warmth and heart.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘A delightfully fun adventure with real heart and humour.’ Benjamin Dean, author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow ‘Immersive, funny, and with a cast of scarily loveable characters, Villains Academy made me feel like I was IN the book!’ Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls ‘A fabulously funny adventure. I want to enrol in Villains Academy!’ Nick Sheridan, author of The Case of the Runaway Brain ‘Wickedly funny and full of quirky yet loveable characters.’ Iona Rangeley, author of Einstein the Penguin ‘This is a brilliant, bonkers work packed with top-notch illustration.’ Jack Noel, author and illustrator of the Comic Classics series ‘Full of wonderful characters, Villains Academy is such a FUN read!’ Rikin Parekh, illustrator of The Worst Class in the World series

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How to be a Brilliant Primary School Head Teacher provides practical advice and encouragement from an outstanding headteacher, along with concrete ideas and strategies that work, which will be invaluable both to primary head teachers wishing to improve their performance and to anyone aspiring to become a primary head. By questioning your own performance and how you manage the team around you, it is easy to introduce changes without conflict so you can become the head teacher you want to be. This How to be a Brilliant Primary School Head Teacher guide is structured in sections and is written in a conversational style making it easy to dip in and out of. Or it can be read from cover to cover. From coping with that crucial first week and managing a head teacher''s workload to improving staff well-being and pupil behaviour, Gary Nott provides sensible, authoritative advice - along with some humorous stories and insightful anecdotes about being a head teacher and what it takes to be a brilliant one!

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Learn how to draw the latest Fortnite Battle Pass designs with this brand-new official guide from Epic Games. Want to recreate the action-packed looks from the Battle Passes? Well, now you can with this special themed guide, brought to you by Epic Games. With clear step-by-step instructions to take you from initial sketch to finished artwork, this book will help elevate your drawing skills to Tier 100. INCLUDES: * 16 CLASSIC OUTFITS * 8 STYLISH EMOTICONS * SUPERCOOL BACK BLING, GLIDERS, AND HARVESTING TOOLS * TOP DRAWING TIPS Featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.,

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Have you ever wished that you could read the beautiful hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt for yourself? Now you can, with the help of this practical step-by-step guide. It is suitable for complete beginners, or for anyone who would like to improve their knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt. Mark Collier and Bill Manley have many years of experience teaching non-specialists at courses around the UK, so their approach is tried and tested. From the very beginning you will be introduced to genuine texts from ancient monuments. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of the ancient Egyptian language's hieroglyphic script and encourages you to develop your growing reading skills with practical exercises. The authors concentrate on a fascinating and rewarding group of monuments – funerary inscriptions, coffins and tomb scenes. The texts and supporting notes offer a first-hand insight into topics such as the pharaonic administration, family life in ancient Egypt, and ancient Egyptian approaches to death and the afterlife. With this book as your guide, you will be able to read with confidence the monuments reproduced in this book, and Egyptian monuments on display around the world.

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Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland''s top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment. How to Pass Higher Geography Second Edition contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Revise confidently with up-to-date guidance tailored to the latest SQA assessment changes - Refresh your knowledge with comprehensive, tailored subject notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision techniques- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

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WHAT MAKES US HAPPY? BILL BAILEY PLAYS CRAZY GOLF AND HUGS TREES TO FIND OUT.''A warm, funny read, full of personal anecdotes and love letters to things that bring Bill Bailey pleasure'' Sunday Mirror''Very thoughtful and written in a delightfully humorous and accessible way... Guaranteed to make [you] smile'' Daily ExpressIs there a knack to being happy? From paddle-boarding down the Thames in a Santa hat, to wild swimming in a glacial river and cooking sausages on a campfire, Bill revels in the exhilaration of the outdoors, as well as the quieter pleasures of letter-writing, or of simple reflection.In this beautiful and uplifting book, Bill Bailey explores all this and more while delving into the nature of happiness, all in his own, remarkable, way.Packed with wisdom and humour, and with delightful illustrations by the comedian himself, Bill Bailey aims for the heart of pure joy and contentment - and how we can all achieve it.*Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier will tour UK arenas in February and March 2024*

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Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018Fully updated to account for the removal of Unit Assessments and the changes to the National 5 exam, this book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision technique- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

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A witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge.

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This book will walk you through every step of crafting an excellent literature review. It will show you where to find sources, how to assess their quality, and how to combine and integrate these sources into the best possible literature review. From scoping the field to searching the literature to synthesising your findings, this book hits all the spots.Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don’t miss a step, the book includes:· Advice on the best ways to scan and search the literature.· All the latest information and advice on using AI tools for searching literature.· Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes.· DIY activities so you can practice your skills and get to grips with key concepts.· Guidance on how to analyse and synthesise the findings from your literature searches.· Advice and guidance on organising your writing.For tutors, each chapter is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation that will map onto a 10 or 11 week module.Written in Gary’s signature easy-to-read style, this book is an essential companion for anyone conducting a literature review in the applied social sciences.

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Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: Modern StudiesFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018Fully updated to account for the removal of Unit Assessments and the changes to the National 5 exam, this book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision technique- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

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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, this children''s book will help cultivate the climatologists of tomorrow and inspire kids to help fight the climate emergency. Stunning photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives.With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, DK Eyewitness books have been a trusted favourite for parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers!

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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 the false and dangerous assumptions of their supposed political opponents. This apparent agreement between foes, filtered through the news media, not only influences our common-sense yet mistaken views about the climate crisis but also enables powerful decisionmakers to justify the corporate and policy actions that threaten us all. Revealing this dynamic, Guenther shows how to transform it. Ultimately, The Language of Climate Politics is an inspiring call to arms, a book that equips readers with powerful new terms that will enable them to fight more effectively for a livable future.

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Starting your research project can feel daunting, but this best-selling project guide has your back! Now in its fourth edition, the book provides easy to follow advice to navigate every step of your research project, from choosing your research question, deciding on your research design and methodology, collecting and analysing your data, and writing up your finished project. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don’t miss a step, the book includes: • Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes • DIY activities so you can practise your skills and get to grips with key concepts • Practical advice on how to organise your writing, develop your flow and build strong arguments • Further guidance on assessing ethical risk, including examples of high, medium, and low risk projects Written in Gary’s signature straightforward style, this book is an essential companion for anyone undertaking a research project in the applied social sciences.  Â

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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, Capitalism Created the Climate Crisis and Capitalism Will Solve It contains practical and thoughtful climate prescriptions for a world desperately in need of them.

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