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Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and much of the world's population does not have enough. Affordable and adequate sources of power that do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial; and renewables provide the answer. Wind and solar farms can now provide the cheapest electricity in many parts of the world. Moreover, they could provide all of the world's energy needs.

In this Very Short Introduction, Nick Jenkins explores our historic investment in the exploitation of fossil energy resources and their current importance, and discusses the implications of our increasing rate of energy use. He considers the widespread acceptance by scientists and policy makers that our energy systems must reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, and looks forward to the radical changes in fuel technology that will be necessary to continue to provide energy supplies in a sustainable manner, and extend access across the developing world.

Oxygen takes the listener on an enthralling journey, as gripping as a thriller, as it unravels the unexpected ways in which oxygen spurred the evolution of life and death.

From the bestselling author of About a Boy, A Long Way Down and Dickens and Prince, a wise and hilarious novel about love, heartbreak, and rock and roll. “I've always loved Nick Hornby, and the way he writes characters and the way he thinks. It's funny and heartbreaking all at the same time...

A book guaranteed to touch anyone who has ever had a beloved pet… From instant New York Times bestseller, Dr. Nick Trout comes another touching and heartfelt story from the front lines of veterinary medicine—the story of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life...

A memoir—and a manifesto—like no other, by a true maverick in American politics. This program features a foreword by legendary football coach Nick Saban and is read by the author, former United States senator Joe Manchin. Dead Center: It is where Senator Joe Manchin III has stood his entire...

Heroes of History: Inspiring Stories to Spark Imagination for Curious Minds. Is your child fascinated by remarkable people who changed the world? Are you looking for educational stories that entertain while they inspire? Give your curious young reader the gift of history's greatest heroes, told through captivating, accessible stories they'll actually want to read! "But my child isn't interested in history!"

Nick Ortner es autor, conferencista internacional y uno de los mejores maestros de “Tapping” en el mundo, método comprobado que enseña, paso a paso, cómo solucionar cualquier problema físico o emocional.

The Trader’s Handbook is your definitive guide to what it actually takes to trade like a professional. The authors provide a road map, a guide, and a resource that will allow you to progress as quickly as possible on your trading journey. They present multiple edges and frameworks that are precisely relevant to the current markets. These edges come from their collective studies of setups and analysis of the best performing stocks over the past few decades.

Big Pharma is more interested in profit than health. This was made clear as governments rushed to produce vaccines during the Covid pandemic. Behind the much-trumpeted scientific breakthroughs, major companies found new ways of gouging billions from governments in the West while abandoning the Global South. But this is only the latest episode in a long history of financializing medicine—from Purdue's rapacious marketing of highly addictive OxyContin through Martin Shkreli's hiking the price of a lifesaving drug to the 4.5 million South Africans needlessly deprived of HIV/AIDS medication.

Big Secret Georgetown, Kentucky, 1939. Soon after dawn on a February morning, Elliott Chapel discovers an unconscious, bloodied, young woman lying face up in the cold waters of Penny creek. Days later, awakening from her hypothermic coma, Ellie Evans finds herself on the Chapel Farm. Once she explains her plight as the abused wife of a powerful man, Elliott offers her and her son a place to stay and vows to keep them from harm.

Tod und Zerstörung überziehen die Welt. Der Einfluss des Risses, der gewöhnliche Menschen in blinde, rasende Monster verwandelt, lässt sämtliche Systeme zusammenbrechen und zwingt die Überlebenden, um jeden Atemzug zu kämpfen. Mark und John landen genau dort, wo sie nie hinwollten: in einer Regierungsanlage – und stehen kurz davor, schweren medizinischen Eingriffen unterzogen zu werden.

A Christmas deep dive nobody asked for... but you’ll be glad exists. Unwrapping The Mistle-Tones is a smart, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt look at a made-for-TV Christmas musical. Host Nick Jaworski (Where There's Smoke, Shame Rules) uses the 2012 ABC Family movie The Mistle-Tones to explore race, grief, work, nostalgia, and the magic of the American mall. Featuring experts in psychology, sociology, and music culture, this is a holiday show for anyone who loves pop-culture analysis, storytelling, and delightfully overthinking the things we love.

Attila is a household name. But his true character and impact on the Roman Empire have always remained elusive. Until now. In the first major work written about Attila in decades, Nick Holmes rewrites the story of Attila and Rome. Contrary to his brutal legend, Attila was a complex and captivating personality. A great warlord who despised ostentation, admired bravery, and valued loyalty.

Distinct from religious doctrine, spirituality is often a personal journey towards divine connection and an understanding of one's place in the cosmos. This master course, presented in a thoughtful and accessible manner, aims to clarify these often complex concepts, turning them into practical wisdom. Featuring fourteen carefully selected sessions from Nightingale Conant's vast library of best-selling experts, the book offers insights from renowned thought leaders. This curated anthology provides access to teachings that have inspired and transformed millions of lives worldwide.

Currently used by more than 1.1 million organizations worldwide, the international standard ISO 9001:2015 is the world’s most established quality framework. ISO 9001:2015 - A Pocket Guide is a handy reference audiobook that provides an overview of the ISO 9001 quality management standard.

Meet Alex, a photographer on a holiday with his family in the south of France. Meet Abe, a music producer with a baby on the way. Two men - both fathers, husbands, and sons - take us on a journey you will never forget. The finest actors of their generation, Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Sunday in the Park with George) and Tony Award nominee Tom Sturridge (1984), had audiences roaring to their feet during the sold-out Broadway engagement. Now Sea Wall / A Life, a dramatic exploration of transformative love and devastating loss, comes to Audible.

1967: A brutal murder occurs at the Weston State Hospital in West Virginia. To amateur exorcist, Merle Blatty, this shocking story rings of the occult. Fueled by a desire to avenge the deaths of his wife and son, Merle investigates the case, unknowingly stepping into a sinister web spanning decades.

The year is 1620 and war is brewing in Europe, where battles are fought with the musket and cannon, But Jack is no common soldier. Jack is a Targeteer, a sword and shield man, yet the age of the Targeteers is now a distant and fading memory of a bygone era. An army of Englishmen is being recruited to campaign on the Continent, and Jack must find a way to prove to those in command that he is worthy of their company so that he might show the greatness of the Targeteers one last time.

À 14 h 44, une fine fissure noire apparaît dans les hauteurs. Quiconque lève les yeux est frappé de cécité — et bien pire encore s’empare de lui. En quelques secondes, des gens ordinaires deviennent sauvages, animés d’un instinct meurtrier qu’aucune raison ne peut freiner.