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More From Less
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Author : Andrew McAfee
language : en
Publisher: Scribner
Release Date : 2019-10-08
More From Less written by Andrew McAfee and has been published by Scribner this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-08 with Business & Economics categories.
From the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Second Machine Age, a compelling argument—masterfully researched and brilliantly articulated—that we have at last learned how to increase human prosperity while treading more lightly on our planet. Throughout history, the only way for humanity to grow was by degrading the Earth: chopping down forests, fouling the air and water, and endlessly digging out resources. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the reigning argument has been that taking better care of the planet means radically changing course: reducing our consumption, tightening our belts, learning to share and reuse, restraining growth. Is that argument correct? Absolutely not. In More from Less, McAfee argues that to solve our ecological problems we don’t need to make radical changes. Instead, we need to do more of what we’re already doing: growing technologically sophisticated market-based economies around the world. How can he possibly make this claim? Because of the evidence. America—a large, high-tech country that accounts for about 25% of the global economy—is now generally using less of most resources year after year, even as its economy and population continue to grow. What’s more, the US is polluting the air and water less, emitting fewer greenhouse gases, and replenishing endangered animal populations. And, as McAfee shows, America is not alone. Other countries are also transforming themselves in fundamental ways. What has made this turnabout possible? One thing, primarily: the collaboration between technology and capitalism, although good governance and public awareness have also been critical. McAfee does warn of issues that haven’t been solved, like global warming, overfishing, and communities left behind as capitalism and tech progress race forward. But overall, More from Less is a revelatory, paradigm-shifting account of how we’ve stumbled into an unexpectedly better balance with nature—one that holds out the promise of more abundant and greener centuries ahead.
More From Less
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Author : Andrew McAfee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-10
More From Less written by Andrew McAfee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10 with Capitalism categories.
'Everyone knows we're doomed by runaway overpopulation, pollution, or resource depletion, whichever comes first. Not only is this view paralysing and fatalistic, but, as Andrew McAfee shows in this exhilarating book, it's wrong... More from Less is fascinating, enjoyable to read, and tremendously empowering' Steven Pinker Bestselling author and co-director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Andrew McAfee says there's a new reason for optimism: we're past the point of 'peak stuff' - from here on out, it'll take fewer resources to make things, and cost less to lead a comfortable life. This turn of events invalidates the predictions of overpopulation alarmists and those who argue we need to drastically reduce our conception of how much is enough. What has made this turnabout possible? One thing primarily: the collaboration between technology and capitalism. Capitalism's quest for higher profits is a quest for lower costs; materials and resources are expensive, and technological progress allows companies to use fewer of them even as they grow their markets. Modern smartphones take the place of cameras, GPS units, landline telephones, answering machines, tape recorders and alarm clocks. Precision agriculture lets farmers harvest larger crops while using less water and fertiliser. Passenger cars get lighter, which makes them cheaper to produce and more fuel-efficient. This means that, even though there'll be more people in the future, and they'll be wealthier and consume more, they'll do so while using fewer natural resources. For the first time ever, and for all time to come, humans will live more prosperous lives while treading more lightly on the Earth. The future is not all bright, cautions McAfee. He warns of issues that still haven't been fully solved. (For example, our oceans are still vulnerable to overfishing; global warming is still running largely unchecked; and even as 'dematerialisation' - the reduced need for raw materials - improves our global situation, power and resources are getting more concentrated. That creates an even larger division between the haves and the have nots.) More From Less is a revelatory, paradigm-shifting account of how we've stumbled into an unexpected balance with nature, and the possibility that our most abundant centuries are ahead of us.
Feed Your Family More From Less Shop Smart Cook Clever Make More
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Author : Lorna Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-01-20
Feed Your Family More From Less Shop Smart Cook Clever Make More written by Lorna Cooper and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-20 with Cooking categories.
SHOP SMART and COOK CLEVER to save time and money in the kitchen. Lorna Cooper of popular cookery blog Feed Your Family for £20 A Week is back with her most useful cookbook yet. As a busy mum of three, Lorna Cooper knows only too well the challenge of feeding a busy family on a budget. With this new book she'll teach you how to transform one key ingredient into four meals - saving you time, money and headspace, and also reducing waste with every dish. For every recipe cooked from scratch, Lorna will show you how to make three more fuss-free dishes to feed four people. From a delicious Roast Chicken dinner that also gives you Lemon Chicken and Pasta Soup, Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas, and Chicken Bolognaise, to an all-in-one Pot Roast Pork that transforms into Mexican Pork Soup, Pulled Pork Nachos and Pork Jambalaya for the days that follow, never has delicious, affordable family food been easier. With chapters on chicken, lamb, pork, fish and vegetables, plus lots of savvy tips on batch cooking, loving your leftovers and getting the most out of all your ingredients, this book is packed full of ideas for simple, tasty food the whole family will love.
Living With Less
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Author : Mark Tabb
language : en
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Release Date : 2006
Living With Less written by Mark Tabb and has been published by B&H Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Law categories.
The author says: "The only way to get more out of life is to choose less. Less stuff. Less activity. Less wanting more. Less of you."
Green Energy
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Author : U. Aswathanarayana
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2010-08-11
Green Energy written by U. Aswathanarayana and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-11 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Renewable fuels, such as wind, solar, biomass, tides, and geothermal, are inexhaustible, indigenous, and often free. However, capturing them and transforming them into electricity, hydrogen, or clean transporation fuels often is not. Green Energy: Technology, Economics, and Policy addresses how to approach and apply technology, economics, and
Positive Psychology In Practice
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Author : Stephen Joseph
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-03-30
Positive Psychology In Practice written by Stephen Joseph and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-30 with Psychology categories.
The best minds in positive psychology survey the state of the field Positive Psychology in Practice, Second Edition moves beyond the theoretical to show how positive psychology is being used in real-world settings, and the new directions emerging in the field. An international team of contributors representing the best and brightest in the discipline review the latest research, discuss how the findings are being used in practice, explore new ideas for application, and discuss focus points for future research. This updated edition contains new chapters that explore the intersection between positive psychology and humanistic psychology, salugenesis, hedonism, and eudaimonism, and more, with deep discussion of how the field is integrating with the new areas of self-help, life coaching, social work, rehabilitation psychology, and recovery-oriented service systems. This book explores the challenges and opportunities in the field, providing readers with the latest research and consensus on practical application. Get up to date on the latest research and practice findings Integrate positive psychology into assessments, life coaching, and other therapies Learn how positive psychology is being used in schools Explore possible directions for new research to push the field forward Positive psychology is being used in areas as diverse as clinical, counseling, forensic, health, educational, and industrial/organizational settings, in a wide variety of interventions and applications. Psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to promote human flourishing and well-being will find the second edition of Positive Psychology in Practice to be an informative, comprehensive guide.
Grow More With Less
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Author : Vincent A. Simeone
language : en
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Release Date : 2013-12-15
Grow More With Less written by Vincent A. Simeone and has been published by Quarto Publishing Group USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-15 with Gardening categories.
Horticultural expert Vincent Simeone helps you plan your green garden in this practical, holistic guide. With detailed, strategic timelines for both short-term and long-term gardening techniques, Grow More with Less lets you put your best foot forward in creating an efficient, sustainable home landscape. From composting and mulching to planting trees, author Vincent Simeone covers all the eco-friendly essentials in one straightforward handbook. Simeone makes the what, how, and why of sustainable gardening unmistakably clear: why we should plant for the long-term, how to make the best plant selections possible, how to manage invasive species, how to make the most of your lawn (regardless of its size), the importance of IPM (integrated pest management) in fighting insects and pests, how to conserve water with proper irrigation, installing rain barrels and cisterns, and more. Even when the solution is to do nothing - for instance, leaving some parts of a lawn un-mowed in order to save time and money while attracting local wildlife - Grow More with Less enables you to confidently make the call. With effective, time-proven recommendations like these, field-tested in a large botanical garden and adapted for home use by Vincent Simeone, Grow More with Less is your complete step-by-step personal roadmap for green gardening.
Readings In Applied Microeconomics
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Author : Craig Newmark
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-06-16
Readings In Applied Microeconomics written by Craig Newmark and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-16 with Business & Economics categories.
A central concern of economics is how society allocates its resources. Modern economies rely on two institutions to allocate: markets and governments. But how much of the allocating should be performed by markets and how much by governments? This collection of readings will help students appreciate the power of the market. It supplements theoretical explanations of how markets work with concrete examples, addresses questions about whether markets actually work well and offers evidence that supposed "market failures" are not as serious as claimed. Featuring readings from Hayek, William Baumol, Harold Demsetz, Daniel Fischel and Edward Lazear, Benjamin Klein and Keith B. Leffler, Stanley J. Liebowitz and Stephen E. Margolis, and John R. Lott, Jr., this book covers key topics such as: • Why markets are efficient allocators • How markets foster economic growth • Property rights • How markets choose standards • Asymmetric Information • Whether firms abuse their power • Non-excludable goods • Monopolies The selections should be comprehended by undergraduate students who have had an introductory course in economics. This reader can also be used as a supplement for courses in intermediate microeconomics, industrial organization, business and government, law and economics, and public policy.
Models And Inferences In Science
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Author : Emiliano Ippoliti
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-01-27
Models And Inferences In Science written by Emiliano Ippoliti and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-27 with Science categories.
The book answers long-standing questions on scientific modeling and inference across multiple perspectives and disciplines, including logic, mathematics, physics and medicine. The different chapters cover a variety of issues, such as the role models play in scientific practice; the way science shapes our concept of models; ways of modeling the pursuit of scientific knowledge; the relationship between our concept of models and our concept of science. The book also discusses models and scientific explanations; models in the semantic view of theories; the applicability of mathematical models to the real world and their effectiveness; the links between models and inferences; and models as a means for acquiring new knowledge. It analyzes different examples of models in physics, biology, mathematics and engineering. Written for researchers and graduate students, it provides a cross-disciplinary reference guide to the notion and the use of models and inferences in science.
Global Megatrends
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Author : Stefan Hajkowicz
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2015-05
Global Megatrends written by Stefan Hajkowicz and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05 with Nature categories.
A scarcity of natural resources. The challenge to protect biodiversity and the global climate. Rapid economic growth and urbanisation in Asia and the developing world. Changing demographics and an ageing population. The impact of new digital technologies. Consumer expectations for services, experiences and social interaction. An imperative to innovate. Megatrends are gradual yet powerful trajectories of change that have the potential to throw companies, individuals and societies into freefall. In Global Megatrends author Stefan Hajkowicz identifies these seven patterns of global change and tells a story about how the world will change over the next 20 years. The book captures the thinking of many dedicated scientists and researchers who have devoted their careers to exploring and understanding change. The change heralded by megatrends lies beyond our direct control but not beyond our influence. By getting a picture of how the world is changing and what these megatrends are, we can alter our destiny.