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One man’s “curiously thrilling joyride” of travelogue, history, and climatology, across a planet on the brink of cataclysmic transformation (Donovan Hohn).As the planet warms, winter is shrinking. In the last fifty years, the Northern Hemisphere lost a million square miles of spring snowpack and in the US alone, snow cover has been reduced by 15-30%. On average, winter has shrunk by a month in most northern latitudes.In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere's snow line to track the scope of this drastic change, and how it will literally change everything—from rapid sea level rise, to fresh water scarcity for two billion people, to massive greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost, and a half dozen climate tipping points that could very well spell the end of our world.This original research is animated by four harrowing and illuminating journeys—each grounded by interviews with idiosyncratic, charismatic experts in their respective fields and Fox's own narrative of growing up on a remote island in Northern Maine.Timely, atmospheric, and expertly investigated, The Last Winter will showcase a shocking and unexpected casualty of climate change—that may well set off its own unstoppable warming ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Last Winter : The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World

Kniha - autor Joshua Hammer, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná To save ancient Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean's Eleven in this "fast-paced narrative that is...part intellectual history, part geopolitical tract, and part out-and-out thriller".

Objev podobné jako Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: 'And Their Race to Save the World''s Most Precious Manuscripts' (1476777411)

Help the United Nations to save the world!On 25 September 2015, world leaders at the UN adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These new Goals, which universally apply to all people, are a call to take action to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring no one is left behind.For the Goals to be reached, it is not just the actions of governments and businesses that are important - you can help the UN save the world, too!Produced in support of the United Nations, 17 Ways to Save the World is an accessible guide to how you can help the UN achieve their 17 Sustainable Development Goals. As well as charting the global issues identified in the Goals, this book will demonstrate how small lifestyle changes can help in solving the world's biggest issues, empowering you to actively pursue a more sustainable future.This book is the perfect tool for kids aged 9+ looking to make a meaningful difference. Immersive artwork and sensitive text presents serious, worldwide problems in an compassionate manner, encouraging both empathy and action.

Objev podobné jako 17 Ways to Save the World - Louise Spilsbury

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2024Â Hugh J. Silverman Book Prize in Philosophy and LiteratureWho Would You Kill to Save the World? examines how postapocalyptic cinema uses images from the past and present to depict what it means to preserve the world—and who is left out of the narrative of rebuilding society. Claire Colebrook redefines “the world” as affluent Western society and “saving the world” as preventing us from becoming the othered them who are viewed in their suffering. Colebrook further examines how the use of postapocalyptic cinema is a humanist—Western, capitalist, colonizing, white, heteronormative, and individualist—creation and challenges the notion that a world built on foundations of exploitation is worth saving. Colebrook combines postapocalyptic fiction, concern over the global climate crisis, colonialism, and anti-Blackness to explain how contemporary postapocalypse blockbusters circulate ideas of whiteness and the right of the privileged to rebuild the world. Who Would You Kill to Save the World? is a provocative addition to the field of extinction studies and challenges the conceptual frames we use to define ourselves.

Objev podobné jako Who Would You Kill to Save the World? - Claire Colebrook

After a few weeks trapped on board a spaceship with Ada (and, oh look, there’s only one bed), Rian has to admit that maybe Ada’s rebels have a point. The nanobots poised to be unleashed on Earth are infected with malware that will ultimately leave the residents of Earth in a worse position than they’re in now. But is it too late?Ada and Rian arrive on Earth with little time to spare. Together, they have to break into a high-security facility and infect the nanobots with a counter-virus before they’re released in order to give Earth a fighting chance. And if Ada happens to notice some great tech laying around in this high-security facility she shouldn’t have access to and then happens to steal a bunch of it when Rian’s not looking? Well, he knew who she was before he teamed up with her. And if he wants it back, he’s going to have to catch her first. With countless twists and turns, this enemies-to-lovers slow-burn and high-tension romance plays on a Sherlock and Moriarity character dynamic rooted in science fiction with a heavy romance and mystery angle.

Objev podobné jako Last Chance to Save the World - Beth Revisová

This uplifting anthology contains classic and modern poems to galvanize and inspire you which are brought to life with exquisite, intricate artwork.Chosen and illustrated by Chris Riddell, Poems to Save the World With –the follow-up to Poems to Live Your Life By and Poems to Fall in Love With - will ignite your inner activist and provide comfort and inspiration. These poems speak of hope, happiness, rebellion and living in interesting times.This wonderful book features famous poems, old and new, and a few surprises. Classic verses sit alongside the modern to create the ultimate collection. Includes poems from Neil Gaiman, Nikita Gill, Maggie Smith, Brian Bilston, Raymond Antrobus, Fiona Benson, Lewis Carroll and many more.

Objev podobné jako Poems to Save the World With - Chris Riddell

Start growing your own fruit, veg and flowers with this feel-good guide to planet-friendly gardening.Gardening expert and social media sensation Joe Clark of @joesgarden shares his useful and easy-to-follow guide on gardening to bring you joy, save you money and help the planet.Learn how to grow your own food in any space from window sills to containers and raised bedsEncourage biodiversity and attract garden-friendly insects and wildlife, including how to build your own DIY hedgehog hotel and rewilding tipsMake your own organic pest controls, plant food and rainwater collector so you can nourish your garden while being kind to the planet and your walletDiscover useful food sustainability tips, from extending the shelf life of your produce to avoiding food waste and preserving your foodFind ideas on gardening to improve your mental and physical healthWith beautiful illustrations and easy-to-understand instructions and growing tips, this is the perfect book for budding or seasoned nature lovers who want to use their green-fingers to make a difference.

Objev podobné jako Garden To Save The World - Joe Clark

Condemned by the gods in a global broadcast, Tabata and his pregnant posse flee the human world and take shelter on Angel Island . What awaits them is…a peaceful and relaxing life in exile?! Turns out people don’t really care what the gods think! They’re taken in by Lina’s mom , who’s more than happy to show the girls how to come to terms with their newfound maternity …and to treat Tabata to some motherly love of her own!

Objev podobné jako To Save the World, Can You Wake Up the Morning After with a Demi-Human?, Vol. 7 - Anthony Quintessenza, Noboru Akimoto, Rekomaru Otoi

There is no greater aspiration than saving the world. Natalie Fee's upbeat and engaging book is a life-altering guide to making those changes that will contribute to helping our planet. Covering all key areas of our lives, from food and leisure to travel and sex, Natalie will galvanise you to think and live differently. You will feel better, live better and ultimately breathe better in the knowledge that every small change contributes towards saving our world.

Objev podobné jako How to Save the World For Free

God is building His Kingdom—through you.Every person is part of a culture. Communities, workplaces, schools, families, and churches all have a culture, one shaped by the values we celebrate and practice. God’s kingdom has a culture too, one shaped by values and practices that He reveals in His Word.The Kingdom Life Bible invites you to explore the part you have to play in building a healthy kingdom culture—a calling that you live out as you live in the presence of Jesus, our Lord and King. Discover the kingdom’s values as you read Scripture. See how God’s kingdom power was at work in the time of the Bible’s writing, and continues to work today. And develop Holy Spirit-led, life-giving strategies that create kingdom culture and disciple the nations.Features include: Book introductions that explore how God’s kingdom building power is seen in each book in its time and context and continues to be at work todayCommentary notes exploring kingdom themes throughout every book of the BibleSidebars highlighting 14 Kingdom Values throughout ScriptureSidebars exploring six Kingdom Foundations found throughout ScriptureMore than 20 theological articles exploring key themes of kingdom livingCross referencesLine-matched, two-column typesettingClear and readable 9-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako Kingdom Life Bible: Joining God's Mission to Save the World (NKJV, Brown Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print, Thumb Indexed) - Thomas Nelson

God is building His Kingdom—through you.Every person is part of a culture. Communities, workplaces, schools, families, and churches all have a culture, one shaped by the values we celebrate and practice. God’s kingdom has a culture too, one shaped by values and practices that He reveals in His Word.The Kingdom Life Bible invites you to explore the part you have to play in building a healthy kingdom culture—a calling that you live out as you live in the presence of Jesus, our Lord and King. Discover the kingdom’s values as you read Scripture. See how God’s kingdom power was at work in the time of the Bible’s writing, and continues to work today. And develop Holy Spirit-led, life-giving strategies that create kingdom culture and disciple the nations.Features include: Book introductions that explore how God’s kingdom building power is seen in each book in its time and context and continues to be at work todayCommentary notes exploring kingdom themes throughout every book of the BibleSidebars highlighting 14 Kingdom Values throughout ScriptureSidebars exploring six Kingdom Foundations found throughout ScriptureMore than 20 theological articles exploring key themes of kingdom livingCross referencesLine-matched, two-column typesettingClear and readable 9-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako Kingdom Life Bible: Joining God's Mission to Save the World (NKJV, Brown Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print) - Thomas Nelson

God is building His Kingdom—through you.Every person is part of a culture. Communities, workplaces, schools, families, and churches all have a culture, one shaped by the values we celebrate and practice. God’s kingdom has a culture too, one shaped by values and practices that He reveals in His Word.The Kingdom Life Bible invites you to explore the part you have to play in building a healthy kingdom culture—a calling that you live out as you live in the presence of Jesus, our Lord and King. Discover the kingdom’s values as you read Scripture. See how God’s kingdom power was at work in the time of the Bible’s writing, and continues to work today. And develop Holy Spirit-led, life-giving strategies that create kingdom culture and disciple the nations.Features include: Book introductions that explore how God’s kingdom building power is seen in each book in its time and context and continues to be at work todayCommentary notes exploring kingdom themes throughout every book of the BibleSidebars highlighting 14 Kingdom Values throughout ScriptureSidebars exploring six Kingdom Foundations found throughout ScriptureMore than 20 theological articles exploring key themes of kingdom livingCross referencesLine-matched, two-column typesettingClear and readable 9-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako Kingdom Life Bible: Joining God's Mission to Save the World (NKJV, Softcover, Red Letter, Comfort Print) - Thomas Nelson

In Journey to the Centre of the Earth, an obsessive German professor and his nephew travel towards the earth’s core in the steps of a medieval explorer beneath an Icelandic volcano where they discover a lost world. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is famous for its portrayal of the Byronic Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, in which he explores the ocean while wreaking vengeance on mankind for their wickedness. In Around the World in Eighty Days, a starchy Englishman suspected of robbing the Bank of England accepts a bet that he cannot circumnavigate the globe in that time, and proceeds to do so, accompanied by his resourceful valet, Passepartout.The three novels combine fantasy and rich local colour with true learning and cod science in a mixture which attracts readers of all ages.

Objev podobné jako Journey to the Centre of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Round the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne

The Survivors failed in their mission to guard the idol concert. Diamond is gone, and Karan has fallen victim to an incurable curse. And unfortunately, with Garos dead, they have no clue how to help Karan. When Argus, leader of Combat Masters and Nick''s mentor appears, even the Union spell is no match for Labyrinth City''s most powerful. However, with the help of a certain someone, it seems they might just be able to turn the tables...until Callios puts the Survivors in an even more desperate situation. Is this the end for the disillusioned adventurers?

Objev podobné jako Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World, Vol. 5 (light novel) - Luke Hutton, Susumu Kuroi, Shinta Fuji

As the planet warms, winter is shrinking. In the last fifty years, the Northern Hemisphere lost a million square miles of spring snowpack, and high-elevation snowpacks in the western United States have decreased by nearly half since 1982. On average, winter has shrunk by a month in most northern latitudes.In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere''s snow line to track the scope of this drastic change and how it will literally change everything-from rapid sea level rise, to fresh water scarcity for two billion people, to massive greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost, and several climate tipping points that could very well spell the end of our world.This original research is animated by four harrowing and illuminating journeys-each grounded by interviews with idiosyncratic, charismatic experts in their respective fields and Fox''s own narrative of growing up on a remote island in northern Maine.Timely, atmospheric, and expertly investigated, The Last Winter showcases a shocking and unexpected casualty of climate change-which may well set off its own unstoppable warming cycle.

Objev podobné jako The Last Winter - Porter Fox

Nick is a knowledgeable and skilled adventurer who always gave his party his best—that is, until he got framed and unceremoniously kicked out! He hits rock bottom when his girlfriend dumps him, but before long, he finds kindred spirits in a former noble lady, an excommunicated priest, and a dragonian warrior he meets at a bar. Having also lost faith in humanity after individual betrayals, these three share Nick’s distrust in others. That isn’t all they have in common, though—all four are in dire need of money. Thus begins the story of the world''s greatest adventuring party!

Objev podobné jako Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World, Vol. 1 (light novel) - Luke Hutton, Susumu Kuroi, Shinta Fuji

Thanks to their similiar experiences of betrayal, Nick, Tiana, Zem, and Karan have formed their own adventurer’s party called Survivors to turn their lives around and—most importantly—finance their hobbies. Things are going well, as they have obtained a holy sword with multiple powers that can take on a human form! But then Nick bumps into his ex-girlfriend and is dragged into a duel with her adventurer’s party, the Iron Tiger Troop, whose members are all fraudsters. Will the Survivors be able to defeat them and expose their crimes?

Objev podobné jako Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World, Vol. 2 (light novel) - Luke Hutton, Susumu Kuroi, Shinta Fuji

Tiana and Nick’s visit to the casino was only intended as a way to blow off some steam, but when Tiana runs into a certain wealthy young lady getting taken for a ride by her loser boyfriend, she has a chance to show off and do some good at the same time! Meanwhile, Leon stews in his defeat and imprisonment. But the Survivors haven’t seen the last of him yet—he will grasp at any chance, any slight sliver of power, if it will secure his revenge…

Objev podobné jako Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World, Vol. 6 (manga) - Luke Hutton, Susumu Kuroi, Shinta Fuji, Masaki Kawakami

A playful take on fantasy tropes that will be a good fit for readers of Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside.

Objev podobné jako Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World, Vol. 6 (light novel) - Luke Hutton, Susumu Kuroi, Shinta Fuji

Meet the ultimate Dream Team! The Bhoot has succeeded in his plan to merge the spirit world and the human world, and now both are in chaos! Portals have opened everywhere and jinn roam the streets while humans are stuck in a deep sleep. Tito and Neena need to fix barriers between the worlds and to do so they'll have to venture where no human has gone before - into the spirit world. Journeying deep into the unknown, they encounter different jinn and dangers, but will they be able to save the day and wake up the world? A fun and exciting series, for fans of Laura Ellen Anderson, Star Friends, Peanut Jones and Witch for a Week.

Objev podobné jako Dreamweavers: Quest to Save the Spirit World - Sami Annabelle

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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako 365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time - Lottie Dalziel

A thought-provoking exploration of how basketball—and the values rooted in the game—can solve today’s most pressing issues, from the professor behind the popular New York University courseNBA and WNBA superstars, Hall of Fame players, coaches, and leading cultural figures have all dropped by New York University Professor David Hollander’s course “How Basketball Can Save the World” course to debate and give insights on how the underlying principles of the game can provide a new blueprint for addressing our diverse challenges and showing what’s possible beyond the court.Now, in How Basketball Can Save the World, Hollander takes us out of the classroom to present a beautiful new philosophy with contributions by many of his past guests and based on values inherent to basketball, such as inclusion and the balancing of individual success with the needs of the collective. These principles move us beyond conflict and confusion toward a more harmonious and meaningful future:Positionless-ness: In basketball, players aren’t siloed into just one position or responsibility. In life, we can learn to be more adaptive to the challenges we face by embracing a positionless mindset.Human Alchemy: We talk a lot about team chemistry, but team alchemy means the creation of something totally new—a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How Basketball Can Save the World - David Hollander

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help! From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market, enrich the elite or track money around the globe, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish.With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakening the possibility of a happier, more just and more sustainable world.

Objev podobné jako How Economics Can Save the World: Simple Ideas to Solve Our Biggest Problems - Erik Angner

An inspirational sourcebook of innovative and unexpected green design solutions for our homes that address the environmental and social issues facing our world today. Featuring nineteen home-building and design strategies that are direct, original and often surprisingly simple, this inspirational sourcebook presents a mix of new technology and time-tested vernacular methods that will change the way we think about 'home'. With strategies and houses that span the globe, including developing regions in Asia, Africa and South America, the book shines a spotlight on everything from wholly new techniques to creative reuse of existing buildings and materials.Nothing short of a design revolution is underway as we confront climate change, polluting plastics, global migration, rapidly expanding cities and an ageing population. Part handbook, part manifesto, Houses that Can Save the World shows how architects, designers, engineers, self-builders, artists and others are embracing the new challenges the human race is facing. Whether you are planning a self-build or are simply looking for ways to make your home more environmentally friendly and efficient, this book is packed with innovative ideas that can help us to make our homes and the world a better place to be.

Objev podobné jako Houses That Can Save the World - Courtenay Smith, Sean Topham

Join the McCartney family for a feast of nearly 100 sustainable, plant-based recipes to save the planet and nourish the soul, in this deeply personal cookbook from Paul, Mary, and Stella honoring their late wife and mother, Linda McCartney“I have a passion for peace and believe it starts with compassion to animals." —Linda McCartneyLinda McCartney was a trailblazer of meat-free cooking, and she shared with her family the pleasure that eating compassionately could bring. Now Paul, Mary and Stella have reimagined Linda’s best-loved recipes, in a modern collection that fits perfectly with how we want to eat now. Family favorites such as French Toast, Chili non Carne, Sausage Rolls, Shepherd’s Pie, Pulled Jackfruit Burgers and Crunchy Pecan Cookies are just some of the many simple, nourishing and sustainable vegan recipes included in this stylish book. Complete with personal stories and intimate family photos spanning three decades, Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen is not only good for you, but for the planet too.

Objev podobné jako Linda McCartney's Family Kitchen : Over 90 Plant-Based Recipes To Save the Planet and Nourish the Soul

Aliens love underpants, It's lucky that they do, For pants helped save our universe, Sounds crazy but it's true! When a meteor threatens to destroy the world, the aliens hatch a master plan to save it. But they're going to need a LOT of underpants to make it happen! Will the manage to stop the meteor in time? Find out in this thrilling new edition of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's bestselling picture book.

Objev podobné jako Aliens in Underpants Save the World - Claire Freedman

Aliens love underpants, It''s lucky that they do, For pants helped save our universe, Sounds crazy, but it''s true! Aliens in underpants are back - and this time they are on a mission to save the world! A gigantic meteorite is heading for planet earth and the aliens'' pants supply is under threat. Can our crazy aliens save planet earth and secure their pants supply forever more?

Objev podobné jako Aliens in Underpants Save the World - Claire Freedman

One woman. One ship. One astonishing true story. Summer 1856. Nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Patten and her husband, Joshua, are young and ambitious. Both from New England seafaring families, they have already completed their first voyage around the world with Joshua as captain. Their dream of building a home and a family is almost within reach, but the price is one last dangerous transit - a race to deliver supplies to the other side of the country. And there is no alternative but to sail all the way around. Yet as their ship leaves New York, navigating towards the jagged coastline of South America, Joshua falls ill, confined to his bunk and delirious. The treacherous first mate is imprisoned in the brig for insubordination, and with no obvious option for a new captain, Mary Ann steps into the breach. Within days she has put down a mutiny and must now attempt to steer this 216' clipper ship laden with the modern equivalent of $11 million of cargo through Drake's Passage and around Cape Horn - the most treacherous waters in the world. To the Edge of the World is the true story of one woman who, when faced with impossible odds, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako To the Edge of the World: A Perilous Storm, A Mutinous Crew and the Woman Who Defied Them All - Tilar J. Mazzeová

While everything appears to be collapsing around us – ecodamage, genetic engineering, virulent diseases, the end of cheap oil, water shortages, global famine, wars – we can still do something about it and create a world that will work for us and for our children’s children. The inspiration for Leonardo DiCaprio’s feature documentary movie The Eleventh Hour and soon to be released HBO special Ice on Fire, Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight details what is happening to our planet, the reasons for our culture’s blind behavior, and how we can fix the problem. Thom Hartmann’s comprehensive book is one of the fundamental handbooks of the environmental activist movement. Now with fresh, updated material on our Earth’s rapid climate change and a focus on political activism and its effect on corporate behavior, The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight helps us understand – and heal – our relationship to the world, to each other, and to our natural resources.

Objev podobné jako The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: Revised and Updated Third Edition - Hartmann Thom

Figurka - herní set, postavička, sběratelská, motiv The Last of Us - Part II, výška 18 cm, materiál plast, s pohyblivými končetinami, vhodná od 16 let Zásadní přednosti figurky The Last of Us Part II - Joel and Ellie - figurka Figurka NECA nadchne každého sběratele Je ideální pro děti od 16 let Figurka ze série The Last of Us - Part II vyniká kvalitním zpracováním Materiálem využitým při výrobě je plast U hraní se dětem jistě budou líbit pohyblivé končetiny Součástí balení jsou 2 figurky Figurka NECA měří 18 cm

Objev podobné jako The Last of Us Part II - Joel and Ellie - figurka (634482444900)

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help!From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market or enrich the elite, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish.With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakening the possibility of a happier, more just and more sustainable world.

Objev podobné jako How Economics Can Save the World - Erik Angner

From the internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of TreesAn illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them.In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting and the exploitation of old growth forests.As human-caused climate change devastates the planet, forests play a critical role in keeping it habitable. While politicians and business leaders would have us believe that cutting down forests can be offset by mass tree planting, Wohlleben offers a warning: many tree planting schemes lead to ecological disaster. Not only are these trees more susceptible to disease, flooding, fires and landslides, we need to understand that forests are more than simply a collection of trees. Instead, they are ecosystems that consist of thousands of species, from animals to fungi and bacteria. The way to save trees, and ourselves? Step aside and let forests – which are naturally better equipped to face environmental challenges – heal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How Trees Can Save the World - Peter Wohlleben

A sweeping and eye-opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local government in four working-class US cities that passionately argues for reinvestment in people-centered leadership and offers “a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish if given the chance” (San Francisco Chronicle). Decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked havoc on communities left behind by the modern economy. Some of these discarded places are rural. Others are big cities, small cities, or historic suburbs. Some vote blue, others red. Some are the most diverse communities in America, while others are nearly all white, all Latino, or all Black. All are routinely trashed by outsiders for their poverty and their politics. Mostly, their governments are just broke. Forty years after the anti-tax revolution began protecting wealthy taxpayers and their cities, our high-poverty cities and counties have run out of services to cut, properties to sell, bills to defer, and risky loans to take. In this “astute and powerful vision for improving America” (Publishers Weekly), urban law expert and author Michelle Wilde Anderson offers unsparing, humanistic portraits of the hardships left behind in four such places. But this book is not a eulogy or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Fight to Save the Town - Michelle Wilde Anderson

'Ultimately as inspiring and devastating as the Amazon itself' The Guardian'Bold, pacy, bursting with optimism and filled with vivid descriptions, this is the work of an indomitable soul' - Guy Shrubsole'A defiant triumph of a book' - Gaia Vince'An important book which we should all read' - Andrea WulfAn urgent work of reportage which takes the reader deep inside the Amazon rainforest, and shows that even if you kill a journalist, you cannot silence a story.RECIPIENT OF A WHITING FOUNDATION AWARDOn 5 June 2022, award-winning journalist Dom Phillips was working on this book, alongside the indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, when they were both shot. They are believed to have been assassinated by one of the criminal networks whose ecological exploitation they were working to expose.As the world becomes more aware of the significance of the Amazon, home to nearly 400 billion trees, working in this vast region has become ever more dangerous for activists and journalists. Fires, land grabs, and the invasion of reserves have all spiked over recent decades, pushing the world's biggest forest ever closer to a point of no return. The last few years have seen efforts to reduce deforestation, but the question remains; can we save ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How to Save the Amazon - Dom Phillips

A fascinating and hilarious gallop through twentieth-century British history, by comedian Al Murray.An awful lot has happened in the last 100 years or so. In fact, when you look at how much went on in the 20th century, it''s amazing it didn''t take longer than that.And what have we learnt? A few obvious lessons include: megalomaniac men with moustaches in charge of countries tend to turn out to be BAD; anyone who thinks they can explain let alone sort out the Middle East is WRONG; France simply cannot be relied upon; America may or may not be the cause of everything GOOD and BAD in the world (depending on who you ask).This isn''t your bog-standard history book. We all know that history books (Which Shall Not be Questioned because they ARE ALL TRUE according to our History Teachers of Yore) are dry and dull, and they go on as if there''s only ONE version of history (spoiler: it''s all about perspective). Enter Al Murray, alter-ego of everyone''s favourite Pub Landlord.Al knows his way around 20th century Britain, and he''s good enough to illuminate it for you. From the Big Bang of the 20th Century, DOUBLEYOUDOUBLEYOU ONE, to the eve of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This landmark anthology, 100 Poems to Save the Earth, presents a positive and determined impulse to change for the better how human beings interact with the environment.These imaginative, questing poems reveal our crisis as fundamentally a crisis of perception. We can no longer view Earth as a collection of resources to be exploited but must see it as the living web of connections and relationships that it is.The voices gathered call for ecological justice, an ethics of care for the earth and for each other. The eclectic mix of poets – rural and urban – link issues of social injustice and the need to protect the environment, emphasizing a sweeping urgency. The time for awareness building is over. This anthology, with its incisive Foreword, is a call to action to fight the threat facing the only planet we have.Poetry has the power to inspire thought and action. As these poems show, it speaks directly but is the opposite of simplistic; it can be subtle and allusive, consoling or incendiary. And it can play a part in saving the earth.''This compelling suite of poems is a timely reminder to cherish, to celebrate. What could be more enjoyable than beautiful poems about ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Terrifying yet funny, surprising yet predictable, simple yet poignant'' Chris PackhamA shocking but informative, eye-catching and witty book of maps that illustrate the perilous state of our planet.The maps in this book are often shocking, sometimes amusing, and packed with essential information:· Did you know that just 67 companies worldwide are responsible for 67 per cent of global greenhouse emissions? · Or that keeping a horse has the same carbon footprint as a 23,500-kilometre road trip? · Did you know how many countries use less energy than is consumed globally by downloading porn from the internet?· Do you know how much of the earth''s surface has been concreted over?· Or how many trees would we have to plant to make our planet carbon-neutral?Presenting a wealth of innovative scientific research and data in stunning, beautiful infographics, 99 Maps to Save the Planet provides us with instant snapshots of the destruction of our environment. At one glance, we can see the precarious state of our planet - but also realise how easy it would be to improve it Enlightening, a bit frightening, but definitely inspiring, 99 Maps to Save the Planet doesn''t provide practical tips on how to save our planet: it ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The timeless ecological fable from the iconic Dr. Seuss. Help the Lorax save the planet with this very special slipcase edition of the classic picture book."'Mister!' He said with a sawdusty sneeze, `I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.'"The Lorax is the original eco-warrior and his message still rings loud today in this fable about the dangers of destroying our forests, told in the trademark rhyme of the irrepressible Dr. Seuss. This special eco-friendly slipcased edition is printed on 100% recycled paper, and contains some easy tips to follow to help the Lorax save the planet.With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Dr. Seuss is a global best-seller, with over half a billion books sold worldwide.

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Journey behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films in this stunning visual guide to wands, their makers, and the characters who mastered them! This expanded edition of Harry Potter: The Wand Collection provides a comprehensive look into beloved characters of the wizarding world and their wands. In the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series, each wand is as unique as the witch or wizard who wields it. Whether talon-shaped like Bellatrix Lestrange’s or simple and elegant like Hermione Granger’s, each wand was designed and crafted by the filmmakers to reflect its owner’s identity. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts: The Wands of the Wizarding World includes thrilling insights on magical characters and wands from all 8 Harry Potter films, as well as the Fantastic Beasts series. An in-depth visual guide to the wands of the wizarding world, read detailed profiles of each wand, view stunning exclusive photography, and learn about wand statistics, insights from cast and crew, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. This updated and expanded collectible volume is an ideal resource both for wand-wielding fans looking to learn the history behind these beloved items and for the next generation of aspiring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The comics continuation of Nickelodeon''s hit series Avatar: The Last Airbender returns with a treasure trove of short stories, collected in an omnibus format. This full-colour omnibus collects short stories from The Lost Adventures and Team Avatar Tales, and includes the work of fan-favourite creators like Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang, Gurihiru, Faith Erin Hicks, Kiku Hughes, and many more! Add this gorgeous collection to your bookshelf today!

Objev podobné jako Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures and Team Avatar Tales Omnibus - Gene Luen Yang, Faith Erin Hicks

When his tea supply suddenly and mysteriously dries up, Iroh goes in search of answers and finds himself captured by a familiar face-bounty hunter June! Iroh must confront a part of his past while June considers her future, but however things go...someone''s got to free the tea! Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman and Adele Matera are back with another new adventure in the word of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Written in consultation with co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!

Objev podobné jako Avatar: The Last Airbender -- The Bounty Hunter and the Tea Brewer - Wartman Peter, Faith Erin Hicks, Adele Matera

The perfect gift for graduates of preschool or kindergarten as they accomplish their first experiences with school and pave the way to a lifetime of learning, this book is a great way to celebrate the special child in your life. With charming illustrations and text to uplift and motivate, And Off You Go to Change the World is a wonderful read for parents and children alike. Congrats, grads!

Objev podobné jako And Off You Go to Change the World - Ashten Evans

365 WAYS TO SAVE THE PLANET is packed with daily nuggets of wisdom, carefully selected to inspire you to take the action our very existence desperately needs.It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to take action to save the planet - complete with action items and challenges to try, surprising facts about the climate crisis, templates to write to political representatives or companies, scientific explanations of important climate concepts, popular misconceptions about sustainability, and much more. It's relevant and useful for sustainability beginners as well as those more familiar with the subject. It goes way beyond predictable and conventional sustainability advice (how to recycle etc) with a more holistic, science-based and justice-focused educational approach. After reading this, you will know for certain why saving the planet is important, how to take action in your daily life, and how to empower yourself and others to be daily activists., , ,

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For thousands of years people have wondered how the world began. How the World Began includes creation myths that attempt to explain this. Meet gods, goddesses and giants at the beginning of time as they create the earth in these myths from China, North America, Australia, Britain and the South Pacific.Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children''s authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 13: How The World Began - Fiona MacDonald

Ten Years to Save the West is an urgent and impassioned call to conservatives about the radical changes that are needed for us to save the West. Ignore her warning at your peril.

Objev podobné jako Ten Years to Save the West - Liz Truss

In September of 1890, the academic year begins at the Carlisle school - a military-style boarding school for Indians run by Captain Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt''s motto, ''Kill the Indian, Save the Man'' is enforced in the classroom as well as the dorm rooms: speak English, forget your own language and customs, learn to be white. While the students navigate survival, they hear rumours of a sweeping tribal lands reservations in the west - the ''ghost dance,'' whereby desperate Native Americans engaged in frenzied dancing and chanting hoping it will cause the buffalo to return, the Indian dead to rise, and the white people to disappear. Local whites panic, and the government sends in troops to keep the reservations under control. When legendary medicine man Sitting Bull is killed by native police working for the government troops, each Carlisle resident is faced with the question: Whose side are you on? And what will you risk to gain your freedom?

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The global, open internet is fragmenting.As democracies seek to rein in the power of Big Tech, as Silicon Valley pivots to an America-first agenda, as authoritarian regimes such as China and Russia segregate their populations from the rest of the internet, the most powerful tool ever created for bringing the world together risks being dismantled.Taking us behind the scenes at Meta and his interactions with world leaders, Nick Clegg, Meta’s former President, Global Affairs, sets out where Big Tech has gone wrong, how Silicon Valley’s insularity has blinded it to its missteps, and the radical reforms of the global platforms that are now needed if they are to secure a long-term future.But he also makes the case that many of the charges against them – including that their algorithms polarise, manipulate and harm – are vastly overstated or simply untrue. And while new laws that regulate these corporations are essential, imposing national borders on the internet cannot be the answer. That will fatally undermine its capacity for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, education, trade, medical and scientific research, and ultimately for the improvement and empowerment of billions of lives.Radical, reasonable, deeply felt and disarmingly honest, How To Save the Internet sets out a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Step up your sustainability and unlock your full eco potential with 365 easy, trackable changes. What if sustainability didn''t have to be so complicated? 365 Ways to Save the Planet cuts through the noise and explains exactly how to live a "greener" lifestyle day by day. With its approachable ideas and achievable daily actions, anyone can up their sustainability score with this book on eco-friendly living. Georgina Wilson-Powell breaks down the significance of environmental statistics for issues big and small, and quantifies the difference low-effort, high-impact changes can make. In her year-long programme, each action is accompanied with a simple "Impact Index" to bring the statistics to life, making it easy to track your progress. Reflect positively on the impact you are having on the environment, across work, home, holiday, and more, for the duration of a full year. Dive into the pages of this superb sustainability book to discover: - Daily actions and reflections focus on different, key sustainability issues to build into your routine. - Pages include inspiring mottos, overarching statistics, and illustrations to create a bold, colourful course for the year.- An impact index accompanies each daily action helping you to measure your footprint and reflect on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A stunning collector’s edition featuring the complete Kyoshi duology—The Rise of Kyoshi and The Shadow of Kyoshi from the New York Times bestselling Chronicles of the Avatar series The deluxe collector’s edition includes features such as: Cloth slipcase with foil stamping Die-cuts in front and back of slipcase revealing art underneath Stained edges Satin ribbon bookmark The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the origin story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom-born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world’s history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. In The Shadow of Kyoshi, Kyoshi’s place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented—but at a heavy cost. Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace, but while her reputation grows a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. This thrilling duology follows Kyoshi’s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar.

Objev podobné jako Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Kyoshi Novels Ultimate Collector's Edition (The Rise of Kyoshi and The Shadow of Kyoshi) - F.C. Yee

The global, open internet is fragmenting.As democracies seek to rein in the power of Big Tech, as Silicon Valley pivots to an America-first agenda, as authoritarian regimes such as China and Russia segregate their populations from the rest of the internet, the most powerful tool ever created for bringing the world together risks being dismantled.Taking us behind the scenes at Meta and his interactions with world leaders, Nick Clegg, Meta’s former President, Global Affairs, sets out where Big Tech has gone wrong, how Silicon Valley’s insularity has blinded it to its missteps, and the radical reforms of the global platforms that are now needed if they are to secure a long-term future.But he also makes the case that many of the charges against them – including that their algorithms polarise, manipulate and harm – are vastly overstated or simply untrue. And while new laws that regulate these corporations are essential, imposing national borders on the internet cannot be the answer. That will fatally undermine its capacity for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, education, trade, medical and scientific research, and ultimately for the improvement and empowerment of billions of lives.Radical, reasonable, deeply felt and disarmingly honest, How To Save the Internet sets out a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How to Save the Internet - Nick Clegg