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In this powerful essay, Joëlle Gergis, a leading climate scientist, depicts the likely future in vivid and credible detail. Working from the science, she discusses the world’s and Australia’s efforts to combat climate change. She outlines how far Australia is from keeping its promises to cut emissions. She takes aim at false solutions and the folly of “adaptation” rather than curbing fossil fuel use.

Are we on the brink of sacrificing science and history on the altar of fundamentalist ideology? Navigating the chasm between unyielding faith and empirical science, this memoir reveals a deeply personal struggle with Young Earth Creationism and religious fundamentalism. Indoctrinated at age six into a fundamentalist sect, the author is confronted with the undeniable evidence of science while simultaneously being torn by his church's warnings of eternal damnation for simply acknowledging reality.

Mushrooms and fungi will change your life—and save the planet. Paul Stamets, the world’s preeminent mushroom and fungi expert, is joined by leading ecologists, doctors, and explorers such as Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, Eugenia Bone, Fantastic Fungi director Louie Schwartzberg, and many more. Together these luminaries show how fungi and mushrooms can restore the planet’s ecosystems, repair our physical health, and renew humanity’s symbiotic relationship with nature.

Lost in a sea of information about climate change and global warming? Let's dive in and explore the significance of this massive issue. You can't get away from it on the news, the flood of climate change information is like a barrage. How are you supposed to make sense of it all? You know about the conferences on global warming, and you are still concerned about the political actions needed to impact global warming, but struggling to understand what that change actually looks like?

We look into the depths of Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theories and lasting legacy in this enlightening look at his huge contributions to science. Einstein's work laid the groundwork for modern physics. His groundbreaking ideas in Relativity changed the way we think about space, time, and gravity. His Photon Theory of Light was also a key part of the early development of Quantum Mechanics.

Научившись "читатa" ДНК не только современного Homo sapiens, но и наших далеких предков, мы получили возможность совершать путешествия во времени. В этой книге ведомый генетиком-антропологом Эвелин Эйер читатель пройдет теми же путями, какими передвигались наши исчезнувшие родственники — неандертальцы, денисовцы и загадочный степной народ, положивший начало всем индоевропейским языкам; проследует по следам бухарских евреев, войск Чингисхана и тысячи "королевских дочерей", отправленных Людовиком XIV заселять Новую Францию, взойдет на борт корабля, увозящего с родины африканских рабов.

Es hora de darle un toque auto deportivo al panorama editorial con Auto Deportes. Una revista de coches para los amantes de los autos, películas, clásicos, competencias rally, dakar, fórmula 1, motos, y camiones. El objetivo es claro: Impulsar la cadena de producción que conlleva la industria del automovilismo.

Domina la toma de decisiones en tus proyectos de ingeniería civil con la estadística. ¡Descubre el poder de la estadística para optimizar tus proyectos de ingeniería civil!

"Clucking Along: A Beginner's Guide to Chicken Farming" is a comprehensive handbook designed to help beginners navigate the world of hobby chicken farming with ease. From choosing the right breeds, to setting up housing and understanding basic care routines, this book covers everything you need to know to start clucking along on your own poultry adventure.

Nu de wereld wordt geconfronteerd met toenemende energie-problemen en milieuproblemen, biedt het benutten van de kracht van de zon een duurzame oplossing die individuen in staat stelt onafhankelijk en verantwoordelijk te leven. Zonne-energie begrijpen: We beginnen met het ontrafelen van de mysteries van zonne-energie, waarbij we de oorsprong, mechanismen en het opmerkelijke potentieel ervan als hernieuwbare hulpbron onderzoeken. Het begrijpen van de fundamenten van zonne-energie is cruciaal om de toepassingen en voordelen ervan te begrijpen.

Welcome to "AI for Educators: Personalizing Education with Artificial Intelligence," your comprehensive guide to harnessing AI in the classroom. This audiobook equips educators at all tech levels with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively integrate AI, enhancing teaching and personalizing learning experiences for every student. Dive into practical strategies, understand ethical considerations, and explore the transformative possibility of AI in education.

Highlighting men and women across the globe who have dedicated themselves to pushing the limits of space exploration, this book surveys the programs, technological advancements, medical equipment, and automated systems that have made space travel possible. Beginning with the invention of balloons that lifted early explorers into the stratosphere, Ted Spitzmiller describes how humans first came to employ lifting gasses such as hydrogen and helium.

Emergency preparedness goes beyond stockpiling; it's about a comprehensive plan and skill development. If you've never prepped before, this guide provides a clear roadmap to make daunting tasks manageable.

Sitting can wreak havoc on your health, and not just in the form of minor aches and pains. Recent studies show that too much sitting contributes to a host of diseases—from obesity and diabetes to cancer and depression. The typical seated office worker suffers from more musculoskeletal injuries than those workers who do daily manual labor. It turns out that sitting is as much an occupational risk as is lifting heavy weights on the job. The facts are in: sitting literally shortens your life. Your chair is your enemy, and it is murdering your body.

'You must be a spy!' the Russian exclaimed. I laughed and raised my glass. True stories filled with humor, cultural mistakes and experiences; how in the early days of the Russian Federation, one man built a personal diplomacy with people who had never before even met an American—or spoke English. Familiarity brings understanding--and trust--but not everything goes smoothly.

Глобальное изменение климата — самая серьезная и неотложная проблема из всех, с какими сталкивалось человечество за свою историю. От того, как мы будем ее решать в следующие тридцать лет, зависит, в каком мире мы будем жить и какой мир передадим своим детям и внукам. "Какое будущее мы выбираем" — страстный призыв к действию бывшего секретаря Рамочной конвенции ООН об изменении климата Кристианы Фигерес и ее соратника Тома Риветт-Карнака. Авторы убеждены: человечество еще может избежать худшего сценария и предотвратить катастрофические последствия климатических изменений, но действовать надо немедленно.

В своей первой книге, ставшей всемирной сенсацией "Sapiens. Краткая история человечества", Юваль Харари рассказал, как Человек Разумный пришел к господству над нашей планетой. "Homo Deus" является своего рода продолжением темы — это попытка заглянуть в будущее. Что будут делать миллиарды людей, вытесненных компьютерами с рынка труда и образовавших новый, бесполезный класс? Как воспримут религии генную инженерию? Каковы будут последствия перехода полномочий и компетенций от живых людей к сетевым алгоритмам? Что должен предпринять человек, чтобы защитить планету от своей же разрушительной силы?

In a world where the unpredictable becomes the norm, merging the lines of reality with dystopian fiction, the essential question is: are you truly prepared? This all-encompassing guide distills the wisdom of 25 books into critical skills and a robust mindset, ensuring you and your family's protection and peace of mind in any situation.

Discover innovative concepts and practical strategies that are revolutionizing psychiatry and personal growth, including ketamine-assisted therapy and the cultivation of creative abilities. With insights from esteemed psychiatrist George Greer, MD, this audiobook promises to inspire and empower listeners to unlock their innate potential and thrive in every aspect of life. Don't miss the opportunity to rewire your sense-of-self and embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Un aperçu complet, accessible et très à jour dune des deux théories scientifiques les plus radicales et fécondes du XXe siècle. La relativité restreinte. En 1905, Albert Einstein est un obscur employé de l'Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle de la ville de Berne. Totalement inconnu, il publie pourtant trois articles qui révolutionnent la physique dans ses fondements les plus profonds. Le plus connu établit sa théorie de la relativité restreinte qui bouleverse la physique en vigueur depuis Newton.