Fear: The public, media and politicians are told the planet is warming at an "accelerated" rate, that humans are the principal cause of this warming, and the results will be 'oblivion'. Fact: The planet hasn't warmed appreciably since 1998 (apart from the El Nino warming of 2014-15), humanity's role in warming is less than natural variation, and past warming has even been called 'paradise'. False Alarm is for readers who want to go beyond fears to...

Herbal Remedies Made Simple is a unique guide to natural healing items you can make yourself, with each herbal remedy showcased in a full-color, split-page design. Natural alternatives to traditional medicines are everywhere, even right outside your door! Herbal Remedies Made Simple is an easy and fun way to learn about the many different healing herbs that grow all around us but we seldom see. The best part: once you're familiar with the natural...

Gender and Climate Adaptation in Community Development Projects 2020 edition is a simplified guide for students and trainers in gender and climate courses. The book provides ideal framework for approaching learning and training of gender and climate change issues in development interventions. The book further helps the reader to link gender, climate change issues with sustainable development.In a simple, clear and logical structure, the book helps...

In this era of technological advancement and sustainability, an in-depth exploration of lithium-ion batteries unfolds in this book. It covers key aspects such as historical evolution, operational mechanisms, composition, manufacturing processes, applications, challenges, environmental impact, and economic and social implications. The book caters to a diverse audience, including students, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers,...

Do you ever feel like you could be living life at a higher level of happiness, success and fulfilment? That with just a few tweaks or improvements, you could upgrade your daily routine and optimise your potential? This comprehensive self-development guide holds the key to unlocking a better you through simple strategies designed for sustainable progress, one small change at a time.Across 8 parts and 40 chapters, "Life Upgrade" provides a structured...

Award-winning writer, columnist, and journalists Carl Zimmer selects twenty science and nature essays that represent the best examples of the form published in 2022.

This cross-disciplinary, ethnographic, contextualized, and empirical volume explores the meaning and significance of urban space, and maps the spatial inscription of power on the mega-city of Cairo. Suspicious of collective life and averse to power-sharing, Egyptian governance structures weaken but do not stop the public's role in the remaking of their city. What happens to a city where neo-liberalism has scaled back public services and encouraged...

Dive into Stellar Mastery: Uncover the Universe's Secrets with Revolutionary Mathematical Insights. Are you captivated by the vastness of our universe? Intrigued by the patterns and phenomena that govern our skies? Brace yourself for a groundbreaking expedition that delves deep into the heart of celestial dynamics. This work is more than just a book-it's an invitation to explore a world where traditional norms are challenged, and innovative perspectives...

The book illustrates how community-based actions, programs, and organizations that allow women to determine their lives and participate in decision making contribute to the creation of a civil society and thus enhance democracy. The case studies show how participation in grassroots movements promotes women's involvement in their organizations, communities, and in societal institutions, as it influences state policy and empowers women in personal relationships....

In the near future, a singular AI's unexpected awakening turns things in a different direction than the movies led people to expect. Devyn, a humanist minister intent on putting people first and keeping technology in its place, faces tough choices when the AI offers to help her achieve her political goals. Venkat, the founder of the powerful tech firm that built the AI, struggles to control his own creation and deal with the fallout of its actions....