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Get the Summary of Laura Tretheway's The Deepest Map in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Deepest Map" by Laura Tretheway chronicles the journey of Cassie Bongiovanni, a young ocean mapper, as she joins the ambitious Five Deeps Expedition led by Victor Vescovo, a millionaire adventurer. The book delves into the challenges of mapping the largely uncharted ocean floor, a task with significant scientific, economic,...
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Instrumentos económicos y fiscales para el medioambiente y la acción por el clima aporta elementos teóricos, conceptuales y empíricos para el debate contemporáneo de la literatura, hacienda pública, política fiscal y pública de sustentabilidad.
Presenta herramientas para la definición de una población objetivo y el diseño de instrumentos para la política ambiental y climática, además de espacios, escalas y sectores en los que estos...
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Our current economic system-which assumes endless growth and limitless potential wealth-flies in the face of the fact that the earth's resources are finite. The result is increasing destruction of the natural world and growing, sometimes lethal, tension between rich and poor, global north and south. Trying to fix problems piecemeal is not the solution. We need a comprehensive new vision of an economy that can serve people and all of life's commonwealth.
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"William D. Nordhaus, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics" "One of Foreign Affairs' Best Books" "A Project Syndicate Commentators' Best Reads of the Year" "Winner of the Silver Medal in Philanthropy / Nonprofit / Sustainability, Axiom Business Book Awards" "A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year" William D. Nordhaus, the winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics, is the Sterling Professor of Economics and Professor in the School of the...
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Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind the development of economies globally, and Sierra Leone is no exception. In recent years, the entrepreneurial landscape of Sierra Leone has undergone remarkable changes. Innovative and dynamic individuals are establishing new businesses and propelling economic progress. This introduction aims to emphasise the crucial role entrepreneurship plays in the Sierra Leone economy. It underscores its potential to...
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Dive into the heart of environmental resilience with 'The Resilient Earth: Navigating the Anthropocene.' This illuminating book transcends the gloom often associated with discussions about climate change, offering a comprehensive and optimistic perspective on our planet's ability to adapt and thrive amidst challenges.Structured around pillars of resilience, each chapter delves into crucial aspects of our interconnected world-sustainable agriculture,...
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The bestselling author of The End of Nature issues an impassioned call to arms for an economy that creates community and ennobles our lives
In this powerful and provocative manifesto, Bill McKibben offers the biggest challenge in a generation to the prevailing view of our economy. For the first time in human history, he observes, "more" is no longer synonymous with "better"-indeed, for many of us, they have become almost opposites. McKibben puts...
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This is a darkly humorous guide to the three great crises plaguing today's world: environmental degradation, social conflict in the age of austerity and financial instability.
Rob Larson holds mainstream economic theory up against the grim reality of a planet in meltdown. He looks at scientists' conclusions about climate change, the business world's opinions about its own power, and reveals the fingerprints of finance on American elections.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of entrepreneurship with "Business for teenagers", the must-have guide to start-ups designed especially for teenagers!Explore Entrepreneurship Made Simple: With a playful, accessible approach, this book takes you on an exciting journey through the world of business, teaching you the ropes in a way that speaks directly to your creative spirit. Written specifically for teenagers, this guide includes real-life...
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"Honorable Mention for the 2017 PROSE Award in Environmental Science, Association of American Publishers" Matthew E. Kahn is professor of economics and spatial statistics at the University of Southern California. His books include Climatopolis (Basic), Green Cities (Brookings), and Heroes and Cowards (Princeton). Siqi Zheng is a professor and the director of the Hang Lung Center for Real Estate at Tsinghua University in China, and the deputy head...
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"Artificial Intelligence" is a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge field that is reshaping our world. Authored by leading experts in the field, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications of AI. From the foundational principles of machine learning and neural networks to advanced topics such as natural language processing and computer vision, this book covers it all. Readers...
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With climate change in the news, an urban core that has reached boiling point, and many children growing up without role models and with limited dreams, where is hope?
There is a quiet experiment in Milwaukee that is turning heads. It starts with the simplicity of getting a city kid exploring their neighborhood park. How is it that so much life, community, and opportunity can grow from this unlikely soil? It's been called a miracle. It's contagious....
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Economics for People and the Planet, a collection of essays by James K. Boyce on the environment, inequality and the economy, argues that there is not an inexorable trade-off between advancing human well-being and having a clean and safe environment. The audiobook version of Economics for People and the Planet features new chapters on the Green New Deal and the environmental costs of inequality.
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Foreword by Manuel Pastor
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This important book demonstrates inspiring, practical innovations... and shows how, together, they can weave an entirely new fabric for society.
Jeremy Lent, author of The Patterning Instinct and The Web of Meaning
A treasure-trove of ideas for practical world-changers.
Rupert Read, author of Why climate breakdown matters and Co-Director of the Moderate Flank
A powerful step toward achieving the world we need.
Prof Nathan Schneider, author of Everything...
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Durante millones de años, los ciclos naturales de luz/oscuridad (día/noche), condicionaron la diferenciación de las especies animales y vegetales en diurnas, nocturnas o crepusculares. Sin embargo, desde hace alrededor de cien años, apenas ¡un milisegundo! en nuestra historia evolutiva, la oscuridad de la noche ha sido anulada por la acción humana. La luz eléctrica de alta intensidad ha terminado con la oscuridad natural de la noche. Hemos...
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You are one of seven billion people on Earth. Whatever you or I do personally-eat tofu in a Hummer or hamburgers in a Prius-the planet doesn't notice. In our confrontation with climate change, species preservation, and a planet going off the cliff, it is what several billion people do that makes a difference. The solution? It isn't science, politics, or activism. It's smarter economics.
The hope of mankind, and indeed of every living thing on the...
18) La legislación turística y ambiental como garante del desarrollo sostenible en el municipio de Los C
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En el municipio de Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México, el turismo es una actividad económica fundamental y aunque en la actualidad existe una gran cantidad de disposiciones federales, estatales y municipales que buscan su regulación, esto no significa que su sostenibilidad esté garantizada. Ante tal panorama, este libro ofrece una revisión y análisis de la legislación turística y ambiental vigente en el municipio de Los Cabos, con base...
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In 1994, Interface founder and chairman Ray Anderson set an audacious goal for his commercial carpet company: to take nothing from the earth that can't be replaced by the earth. Now, Anderson leads the way forward and challenges all of industry to share that goal.
The Interface story is a compelling one: in 1994, making carpets was a toxic, petroleum-based process, releasing immense amounts of air and water pollution and creating tons of waste. Fifteen...
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Make the most of your assets, financial and otherwise: "Brings to investment what the periodic table brought to chemistry-clarity, order, and understanding."-Michael H. Shuman, author of Put Your Money Where Your Life Is
If you want to build a better life and a better world-and really be prepared for any possible future in these turbulent times-you need to become a resilient investor. This trailblazing guide will expand your ideas of investing way...