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Revisiting the most important topic of our time The rapid warming of the Earth's climate has been a concern for…
decades. Though many of us understand that temperatures will-on average-rise, the science and the resulting social, economic, and political implications of such a change are far-reaching and complex. This new edition has been completely overhauled, synthesizing the latest information into an easy–to–read reference that provides a fair assessment of climate change, its costs, and even its short-term benefits.• Covers the newest science and issues surrounding global warming• Written by a seasoned science/nature journalistThe U.S. Constitution, 2nd Edition (Idiot's Guides)
Par Timothy Harper. 2016
One of the most revered, imitated, and controversial governmental documents in the world, the U.S. Constitution serves as the foundation…
for the American government and shapes the lives of Americans every day. Yet, how many of us know its history and the impact it has on guiding our ever evolving nation? Idiot's Guides: The U.S. Constitution, Second Edition, provides you a clear look at the one single document that defines America. Suitable supplemental reading for students in high school government/civics classes and college political science classes, this guide covers the birth of the Constitution and the history and details of its amendments.The Science of Sleep: Stop chasing a good night’s sleep and let it find you
Par Heather Darwall-Smith . 2021
Experts of every kind are queuing up to warn us that lack of sleep, or the wrong kind, will bring…
down a bewildering array of dire consequences.Heather Darwall-Smith's message in this book is simple: don't panic!Humans are biologically programmed to sleep, and by interrogating all the factors - sociological, physiological, neurological, and psychological - that might be impeding this innate instinct, each of us can work out the changes we can make in our own lifestyles to allow ourselves to sleep naturally again.This book demystifies the bewildering data around sleep by combining science with natural self-help techniques.Inside the pages of this illustrated guide to sleep, you'll discover:- A visual approach to understanding the science of why and how we sleep through info-graphics, graphs and diagrams that unpick the data and present the facts in an easy-to-follow format.- Proven techniques and strategies for better sleep from the author - based on extensive clinical practice and drawing on the most up-to-date evidence from scientists around the world.- The latest research and evidence to debunk the myths and misconceptions around sleep.Heather Darwall-Smith has combined her research findings, clinical expertise, and curated techniques to create a uniquely visual approach to explaining the interrelated factors that make up our sleep habits. She also provides natural techniques to deal with these underlying causes. Humans are biologically programmed to sleep, Heather encourages each of us to work out the changes we can make to our lifestyles to nourish our body clocks for us to sleep naturally again.The Science of Sleep provides in-depth answers to questions about sleep challenges and exposes myths and fads using science that is accessible to all. Armed with facts, this book equips readers to take control of their choices, understand and transform their sleep habits one night at a time.This comprehensive, approachable guide to pregnancy offers all the information expecting parents really need to know. This visual guide provides parents…
with expert advice on what to expect during tests, scans and procedures, how to plan for the birth, pain relief options, what to pack in the hospital bag, and the best positions for different stages of labor. This book includes clear, photographic overviews of your developing body and the growing baby inside of you. There is even a final section entitled &“Your New Baby&” which takes parents through the first six weeks of life with a newborn, with step-by-step sequences on feeding, bathing, changing diapers, and a visual guide to the medical check ups. Huge pregnancy books with reams of information can be intimidating for many parents-to-be, but Pregnancy & Birth: Everything you need to know provides you with the essential advice you need without overwhelming you during this very special time in your life.The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Understanding HealthcareReform
Par Lita Epstein. 2011
With The Complete Idiot&’s Mini Guide® to Understanding the Healthcare Reform Bill, learn the overview of the bill as well…
as how it impacts the day–to–day structure of Medicare, hospital stays, and more!Fascist Europe: From Italian Supremacy to Subservience to the Reich (1932-1943)
Par Monica Fioravanzo. 2024
By shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of Fascism and Nazism, this book examines the ambitious plans for a new…
European order conceived by Italian intellectuals, historians, geographers, politicians, and even student representative of the Fascist University Groups (GUF). Through expert reconstruction of the debate on this envisaged order’s development, Monica Fioravanzo opens a window into the theoretical arena that shaped relationships between German, Italy and the other Axis nations and provides insight into how the project was anticipated to unite the Fascist regime in Italy and the Nazi Reich.El libro de la política (DK Big Ideas)
Par Dk. 2013
Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillasCon un lenguaje claro, El libro de la política ofrece concisas explicaciones que desbrozan la jerga académica,…
esquemas que hacen sencillas las teorías más complejas e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestra comprensión de la política.¿Debe ser derrocado un gobernante injusto? ¿Es la democracia la mejor forma de gobierno? ¿Puede ser justa una guerra? A lo largo de la historia, estas y otras preguntas acerca de cuál es el mejor modo de gobernarnos han suscitado respuestas de grandes pensadores que hoy siguen dando forma al mundo.La política explicada de forma sencilla¿Crees que la política exisitiría si todos pudie´ramos tener lo que queremos cuando lo queremos? Sea cual fuere el significado exacto de esa actividad compleja llamada poli´tica -y, como expone este libro, se ha entendido de muchas formas distintas-, esta´ claro que la experiencia humana nunca nos da todo lo que queremos.Hemos de competir, esforzarnos, pactar y, a veces, luchar por ello. Al hacerlo creamos un lenguaje para explicar y justificar nuestras demandas y para retar, contradecir o responder a las demandas de los dema´s. Este lenguaje podri´a ser, o bien un lenguaje de intereses, ya sean individuales o grupales, o bien de valores, como en el caso de los derechos y las libertades o de la igualdad y la justicia. Pero, desde sus inicios, lo primordial de la actividad poli´tica es la creacio´n de ideas y conceptos poli´ticos que nos ayuden a exigir y defender nuestros intereses.La defensa de intereses ha mutado a lo largo de los años y así lo ha hecho la ciencia de la política. Tanto el neófito como el estudiante o el experto aficionado encontrarán en este libro de política en español numerosos contenidos de su interés a través de los siguientes capítulos: • El pensamiento político en la antigüedad. 800 A.C.-30 D.C. • Política medieval. 30-515. • Racionalismo e ilustración. 1515-1770. • Ideas revolucionarias. 1770-1848. • La rebelión de las masas. 1848-1910. • Choque de ideologías. 1910-1945. • La política de posguerra. 1945-presente.El libro de la política, pertenece a la galardonada serie Grandes Ideas explica temas complejos de un modo fácil de entender mediante explicaciones claras y alejándose del academicismo tradicional. Su creativo diseño y los gráficos innovadores que acompañan al texto hacen de esta serie una introducción perfecta a una gran diversidad de materias para toda la familia.Inspira jóvenes curiosos a explorar las instituciones estadounidenses a lo largo de la historia de la nación y cómo es…
la vida en EE. UU. hoy en díaParte de una serie inspirante que apoya el aprendizaje acerca del gobierno y el civismo en un EE. UU. contemporáneo a través de eventos históricos y las personas que formaron los mismos. El poder del pueblo interconecta contexto,personalidades y eventos históricos y las experiencias de estadounidenses modernos. Ayudará los estudiantes a entender temas claves de estudios sociales, como los orígenes de instituciones y valores de EE. UU. y la relevancia que tienen a las vidas de jóvenes hoy. El libro explora las instituciones y los sistemas de gobierno estadounidenses como una república constitucional, y las razones por las mismas. Incluyen la función del Presidente, del Congreso, de la Corte Suprema, el gobierno estatal y otras entidades nacionales e internacionales. Temas y eventos históricos incluyen la Constitución estadounidense y enmiendas, elecciones y grandes Presidentes históricosDeal with the ups and downs of growing up. This visual guide to puberty and adolescence is a must-read for…
all parents and tweens embarking on those scary teenage years. This growing up book covers contemporary issues such as internet safety and tackles key topics such as sexuality and body image. Demystify puberty with this must-read home reference ebook. From your menstrual cycle to sexting, and even cyber-bullying.This straightforward, unpatronizing approach to tricky topics is the essential illustrated guide to adolescence for both parents and their teens. The stunning graphics and illustrations make this invaluable for tweens and teens alike.Help Your Kids With Adolescence is a guide for modern kids coming into their teen years. It addresses topical issues like body image, the effects of social media, and sexting. It also offers a biological explanation for the physical side of being a teenager from mood swings, periods, and breaking voices. This ebook offers a no-nonsense, non-judgemental approach to help parents and their kids navigate their way through puberty and adolescence. Sexuality, Confidence, Social Media, Emotions, Stress!Puberty and adolescence can be a confusing and complex time. Help Your Kids With Adolescence offers straightforward advice to help parents and children survive and thrive during the turbulent teenage years. Emotional well-being, physical changes, online safety, family dynamics, relationships, sexuality, and much more are discussed and explained through jargon-free text and simple, clear illustrations. Engaging graphics and illustrations make this modern, comprehensive guide to adolescence invaluable for tweens and teens alike. Whether as a quick-reference guide or cover-to-cover read.This self-understanding and self-development ebook will discuss and explain the following topics:- Growing Up- Female Puberty- Male Puberty- Healthy Body- Healthy Mind- Achieving Potential - Digital Life- Sexuality- Relationships - And more.DK&’s bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help with children get the most out of life. Get help with anything from geography and music to maths, SATs, and growing up.DK Readers L3: Spies! (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Richard Platt. 2013
Explore the history of espionage with the DK Reader Spies! Meet the famous and the infamous—the agents and the double agents.…
Infiltrate the FBI, CIA, and KGB, and follow the evolution of the tools of the trade, including industrial spying and computer hackers.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!How Politics Works (DK How Stuff Works)
Par Dk. 2022
Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments all around the…
globe! Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything from political theory to methods of government, the book presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers, leaders, movements, and activists in a uniquely visual and easy-to-understand way. Explaining political ideas on a conceptual level, entries explore how they apply to governments, movements, and trends throughout history, along with 21st-century examples such as the #MeToo movement and #BlackLivesMatter. The book also shows how political history is affected byeconomics, sociology, and the role of the media – an ever-relevant issue in the age of &“fake news&” and &“cancel culture&”, and the current distrust of the economic forces behind certain areas of the media. With a unique graphic approach to the topic, How Politics Works is the perfect introduction to the subject, and an ideal companion title to DK&’s The Politics Book in the &‘Big Ideas&’ series.With power to every page, this politics book explores: - Simple, easy-to-understand graphics explain key ideas clearly and effectively- Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject- Fully comprehensive, covering all the key aspects of political philosophy, theory, and history- Explains different systems of government and how they function- Theory-led but will cover modern political phenomena such as &“fake news&” and recent political groups and movements such as #BlackLivesMatterA must-have volume for readers seeking a simple and accessible guide to both politics and international relations, as well as students of politics or history, The Politics Book covers a wide range of topics, from populism to propaganda, moral leadership to manipulating elections and so much more. In today&’s climate, politics is engaging more people than ever before due to access to information via social media, with young influencers such as Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai having incremental followings on platforms such a Instagram and Twitter. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?How Politics Works is part of DK&’s widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you&’ve never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there&’s a plethora of knowledge to discover!How To Raise An Amazing Child the Montessori Way, 2nd Edition
Par Tim Seldin. 2017
A parent's guide to building independence, creativity, and confidence in their children using Montessori learning techniques, written by Montessori president…
Tim Seldin.An international bestseller, How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way adapts Montessori teachings for easy use at home. Packed with Montessori-based preschool activities and educational games that build confidence and independence through active learning, this authoritative illustrated guide helps raise self-reliant and creative children. Celebrate physical and intellectual milestones from birth to age six with activity checklists, and encourage development through proven child-centered teaching methods.This edition has been updated to include information about the neuroscience of child development and shares advice about screen time in the digital age, coparenting, other family changes, and gentle discipline methods.How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way shows parents how to bring the teachings of Montessori into their home to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children with clear and concise instructions.Politicisation, Democratisation and EU Identity: National EU Discourses in Germany and France (ISSN)
Par Claudia Wiesner. 2024
What is it that unites the European Union as a polity? Why is it necessary to democratise the EU? Can…
EU politicisation help democratising the EU? Why do EU citizens in referenda seemingly vote against the EU? And how can a European identity develop? To tackle these questions, this book makes a theoretical, conceptual and empirical contribution to the study of EU politicisation, democratisation, identity formation, and the ways these three are related to one another. The results of a thorough comparative analysis of two prototypical cases, namely French and German national EU discourses and in particular the discourses on the Treaty on a Constitution for Europe (TCE) in 2005, are discussed in relation to more current events such as Brexit and the French elections of 2022. The book thus develops key concepts and theoretical models and delivers profound findings on EU democratisation, identity, politicisation and contestation and their interrelations.This book will be of key interest to scholars and students of European Union studies/politics, democratic theory, discourse analysis and more broadly to comparative politics.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law, Volume 25: International Humanitarian Law and Neighbouring Frameworks (Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law #25)
Par Heike Krieger, Pablo Kalmanovitz, Eliav Lieblich, Stavros Evdokimos Pantazopoulos. 2024
Volume 25 of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) sheds light on the interplay between IHL and other adjacent…
branches of international law. This Volume moves beyond the traditional preoccupation of examining IHL’s relations with international human rights law, the law on the use of force and international criminal law. Authors were invited to discuss, both in general and specific terms, doctrinally and theoretically, interactions between IHL and other neighbouring frameworks. Accordingly, this Volume is dedicated to exploring the interrelationship between IHL and other adjacent frameworks, such as international environmental law, international investment law, the law on defences to state responsibility, and counter-terrorism law.The Volume contains four articles dedicated to the subject of IHL and neighbouring frameworks. The Volume further features a Focus section on IHL controversies arising from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and ends, as usual, with a Year in Review section.The Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is a leading annual publication devoted to the study of international humanitarian law. The Yearbook has always strived to be at the forefront of the debate of pressing doctrinal questions of IHL, and will continue to do so in the future. As this Volume demonstrates, it offers a space where IHL-related issues can be explored both from a doctrinal and a theoretical perspective. It provides an international forum for high-quality, peer-reviewed academic articles focusing on this crucial branch of international law.Distinguished by contemporary relevance, the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law bridges the gap between theory and practice and serves as a useful reference tool for scholars, practitioners, military personnel, civil servants, diplomats, human rights workers, and students.This book locates the Arctic within the context of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) national strategy of the Great…
Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation. Drawing on a range of sources published in Chinese and English, the author analyses Beijing’s Arctic scientific activities and technological capabilities, including the research infrastructure, long-term goals, and the significance for China’s understanding of the region, its Arctic identity, and international perceptions. Examining the region from the perspective of the Comprehensive National Security Outlook developed during the Xi Jinping era, the book focuses on military, economic, technological, and political components and considers the PRC’s official and academic discourses and the views of the region within bilateral relations with Arctic states, outlining a science, security, and governance nexus in China’s Arctic engagement. This volume will be of interest to scholars and students of Arctic geopolitics, Chinese studies, security studies, and foreign policy analysis. It will also appeal to policymakers and defence analysts in Arctic states and other regional stakeholders.Economics of Energy Security: Perspectives of Natural Gas Exporters (Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics)
Par Honorata Nyga-Łukaszewska. 2022
There has been a burgeoning interest in energy security in recent years due to the transformation of the energy landscape…
through deepening market deregulation, rising environmental challenges, growing energy hunger, and significant political changes. Depicting energy security as an evolving concept that absorbs economic and political conditions, this book adopts an economic approach to energy security in the international gas market. Uniquely, the book explores the theoretical assumptions and practical consequences attached to both demand and supply-side security in global energy markets. It investigates why energy exporters are so protective of independence in energy exports. The book also looks at the critically important issue of environmental aspects of energy security, particularly around climate change. It also analyses the potential for a cartel in the international gas market, similarly to the oil industry. This book will be of much interest to readers in energy economics, energy security, energy policy, IR/security studies, and relevant policy-makers.Between periods of revolution, state repression, and war across Central and Western Europe from the 1840s through the 1860s, German…
liberals practiced politics beyond the more well-defined realms of voluntary associations, state legislatures, and burgeoning political parties. Political Friendship approaches 19th century German history’s trajectory to unification through the lens of academics, journalists, and artists who formed close personal relationships with one another and with powerful state leaders. Michael Weaver argues that German liberals thought with their friends by demonstrating the previously neglected aspects of political friendship were central to German political culture.The political identities of the Turkish working class began a transformative journey that started during a period of industrialization following…
World War II and continued until the military interventions of 1960. Working Class Formation in Turkey addresses common, structural generalizations to recover the complex history of developing political, recreational, familial, residential, and work-related lives of Turkish workers. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, this volume brings the concept of “everydayness” to the fore and uncovers the local contexts that fostered class solidarity, examines labor practices that fueled radicalism, and analyzes the shifting dynamics of industrial discipline that impacted working class identity and culture.Juridical Perspectives between Islam and the West: A Tale of Two Worlds (Global Issues)
Par Federico Lorenzo Ramaioli. 2023
This comparative philosophy of law book aims at formulating a new analytical approach to the Islamic legal tradition based on…
‘juridical categories’, a concept that facilitates comprehension and understanding of juridical phenomena. Building upon legal comparativism and legal pluralism, this project intends to avoid bias caused by universalizing Western categories when analyzing foreign juridical notions, which inevitably results in the miscomprehension of non-Western ideas and institutions. Unlike existing literature, this project will not focus on substantive comparisons between normative contents, but on the ‘juridical perspectives’ that helped to shape the Islamic and Western legal orders.The book focuses on the most relevant juridical questions regarding the Islamic and Western legal perspectives, such as the different visions regarding juridical spatiality, the role of human reason and the relationship between law, man and the divinity. While contributing to legal philosophy, this work intends also to develop and define a new interdisciplinary approach, aiming to provide a starting point for novel analyses in research fields such as legal comparativism, legal pluralism, and constitutional law. Finally, by formulating a new interdisciplinary approach, it will provide a foundational discussion of a continuously evolving subject that will never be exhaustively explored. As such, it aims at broadening scholarly reflections on the relationship between the West and Islam, eventually placing these concepts within a suitably comprehensive and contextualized framework. "Published in cooperation with gLAWcal - Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, Hornchurch, Essex, United Kingdom".Re-envisioning Plastics Role in the Global Society: Perspectives on Food, Urbanization, and Environment
Par Ololade Olatunji. 2024
This book covers the challenges and opportunities presented by plastics in the modern era and sheds light on the complex…
interplay of technology, environment, and socio-economic dynamics. With a thorough exploration of the history, uses, and potential of plastics, the book reviews the impact of plastics beyond single-use plastics, and critiques multiple long-term plastic applications that are significant for food security, water resource management, ecological conservation/restoration, and sustainable urbanization. It also explores frameworks for achieving a more sustainable plastic economy aligned with sustainable development goals. This book comprises 13 chapters, commencing with a critical assessment of plastics in the context of sustainable development and global society. It proceeds with a historical overview of plastics' evolution, showcasing pivotal milestones and innovations in modern industry and daily life. Subsequent chapters delve into diverse topics: the intricate relationships between plastics, food security, and sustainable urbanization; plastics' impact on water safety, management, distribution, and conservation; their potential as an alternative energy source; and their innovative applications in sustainable transportation and energy generation. Emphasis is placed on plastics' role in waste reduction and recycling, as well as the latest sustainable alternatives like biodegradable and recyclable materials. In the book's final sections, readers will learn about green buildings and climate-resilient cities constructed using innovative plastic materials, and plastics' significance in space exploration. The book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on plastics' future, accompanied by recommendations for a more sustainable coexistence between society and these versatile materials. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and concerned citizens seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of plastics, their environmental implications, and their potential for sustainable development.