Hello from 2030
Title | Hello from 2030 PDF eBook |
Author | Jan Paul Schutten |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2014-10-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1582704740 |
Contains predictions for 2030 that are related to health, food, technology, and more.
The Mystery of Life
Title | The Mystery of Life PDF eBook |
Author | Jan Paul Schutten |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2015-09 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1582705259 |
Uncover all the mysteries of life and how you fit into it.
Lead Beyond 2030
Title | Lead Beyond 2030 PDF eBook |
Author | Caroline Kennedy |
Publisher | |
Pages | 236 |
Release | 2020-12-08 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781922357151 |
A powerful exploration of what separates great leaders from the rest. Intensify your impact with practical, real-world insights and strategies designed for shamelessly ambitious people.
Hello America: A Novel
Title | Hello America: A Novel PDF eBook |
Author | J. G. Ballard |
Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Pages | 237 |
Release | 2013-05-20 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0871406845 |
"This fable lifts a great freight of ideas effortlessly…The story of an expedition driven on by wishes of possession and power but guided internally by myths of America whose sources lie in the late 20th century." —Guardian Following the energy crisis of the late twentieth century, America has been abandoned. Now, a century later, a small group of European explorers returns to the now climatically mutated continent. But America is unrecognizable—the Bering Strait has been dammed and much of the country has become a desert, populated by isolated natives and the bizarre remnants of a disintegrated culture. The expedition sets off from Manhattan on a cross-country journey, through Holiday Inns and abandoned theme parks, to uncover a shocking new power in the heart of Las Vegas.
Ask an Astronaut
Title | Ask an Astronaut PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Peake |
Publisher | Random House |
Pages | 340 |
Release | 2017-10-19 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1473544947 |
The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim Peake Shortlisted for the British Book Award 2018 'Amazing . . . A brilliant book' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Have you ever thought of becoming an astronaut? Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's personal guide to life in space, based on his historic Principia mission, and the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth. How does it feel to orbit the earth ten times faster than a speeding bullet? What's it like to eat, sleep and go to the toilet in space? And where to next - the moon, mars or beyond? From training to launch, historic spacewalk to re-entry, Tim has a fascinating answer to everything you ever wanted to know. He reveals for readers of all ages the extraordinary secrets, cutting-edge science, and everyday wonders of life onboard the International Space Station. 'Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space' Times
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
Title | How to Avoid a Climate Disaster PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Gates |
Publisher | Vintage |
Pages | 201 |
Release | 2021-02-16 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0385546149 |
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.
The Waste-Free World
Title | The Waste-Free World PDF eBook |
Author | Ron Gonen |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2021-04-06 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0593191854 |
The next revolution in business will provide for a sustainable future, from founder, CEO and circular economy expert Ron Gonen Our take-make-waste economy has cost consumers and taxpayers billions while cheating us out of a habitable planet. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The Waste-Free World makes a persuasive, forward-looking case for a circular economic model, a “closed-loop” system that wastes no natural resources. Entrepreneur, CEO and sustainability expert Ron Gonen argues that circularity is not only crucial for the planet but holds immense business opportunity. As the founder of an investment firm focused on the circular economy, Gonen reveals brilliant innovations emerging worldwide— “smart” packaging, robotics that optimize recycling, nutrient rich fabrics, technologies that convert food waste into energy for your home, and many more. Drawing on his experience in technology, business, and city government and interviews with leading entrepreneurs and top companies, he introduces a vital and growing movement. The Waste-Free World invites us all to take part in a sustainable and prosperous future where companies foster innovation, investors recognize long term value creation, and consumers can align their values with the products they buy.