Ed : 2520 books

Advocates and teachers often find it difficult to communicate the complexities of climate change, because the people they are trying to reach hold so many mistaken assumptions. They assume, for example, that when climate change becomes an obvious threat to our everyday lives, there will still be time...

We inhabit an increasingly interconnected world, yet too often policymakers and advisors view each issue in a vacuum, focusing primarily on short-term impacts. All of us - policymakers, citizens, and local and global communities - must begin to consider how the major trends that shape our world are...

This book brings together the best of current global research on the measurement and understanding of international differences in well-being

"His wide-ranging knowledge of the expat community is evident from the real-world examples make this book authentic. Written with the charming immediacy of someone who is passionate about the lifestyle he has chosen and wants to make the advantages of living as an active retiree in the land of smiles...

Energy and Society is the first major text to provide an extensive critical treatment of energy issues informed by recent research on energy in the social sciences. Written in an engaging and accessible style it draws new thinking on uneven development, consumption, vulnerability and transition together...

All Access for the AP* Spanish Language Exam - Completely Revised for the New 2014 Exam!Book + Web + Mobile Everything you need to prepare for the Advanced Placement* exam, in a study system built around you! There are many different ways to prepare for an Advanced Placement* exam. What's best for you...

This book is directed at helping individuals with disabilities and their families find financial solutions to the financial challenges of disability. A very common concern of families is their difficulty in getting information that makes sense and lets them move on. The search for answers is filled...

Discover the nuances of California wines and increase your drinking pleasure Want to be a California wine connoisseur? This friendly guide gives you the knowledge you need to appreciate these fine wines, showing you how to taste them, select a good bottle, pair wine with food, and much more....

Practical how-to information for conservation-minded urban-planning professionals is provided in this invaluable guide. The importance of natural lands or open space in master-planned communities-either in the suburbs or on the edge of existing cities-is thoroughly explained and coupled with examples of conservation-oriented housing developments that incorporate this key component.

Illustrating how a fire alarm detects smoke and what the “plasma” is in a plasma screen television, this fascinating handbook explains how everyday household devices function and operate. More than 180 different household technologies are covered, including gadgets unique to apartment buildings...

A recent study in "The American Journal of Medicine" found that attempting to format a novel for Kindle is the leading cause of heart attack among independent authors. OK, I exaggerate. But seriously, how many hours have you wasted trying to force Word to prep your novel for publication?...

Why would someone pull the plug on a Premier League match? What prompts an athlete to search for sponsorship on eBay? How can the decision of a drinks brand CEO make or break an entire sport? Why would a sprinter think they can’t afford not to dope? Sport Inc. reveals...

For twenty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for grown-ups working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, and mother of seven, has written a revised and expanded edition. The key to positive discipline is not punishment, she tells us,...