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[S.l.] : Findaway World : Random House UK, 2017
Abstract/Sommario: Random House presents the audiobook edition of Doughnut Economics written and read by Kate Raworth. Economics is broken. It has failed to predict, let alone prevent, financial crises that have shaken the foundations of our societies. Its outdated theories have permitted a world in which extreme poverty persists while the wealth of the super-rich grows year on year. And its blind spots have led to policies that are degrading the living world on a scale that threatens all of our futures. ...; [Leggi tutto...]
New York : Penguin books, 2017
Abstract/Sommario: The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and scientists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. One hundred techniques and practices are described here-some are well known; some you may have never heard of. They range from clean energy to ...; [Leggi tutto...]
La Vergne : Crowood, 2020
Abstract/Sommario: Drones offer the photographer new creative horizons, but how do you get started? This practical book shows you the way. The first section deals with drone flying, while the second guides you through the complexities of aerial photography. Together with practical insights, case studies and professional shots, it illustrates how to take stunning photos from incredible - and hitherto unreachable - angles and heights. Topics covered include: getting airborne and how to choose a drone and f ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017
Abstract/Sommario: This book examines electric car sharing in cities from a variety of perspectives, from service design to simulation, from mathematical modeling to technology deployment, and from energy use improvement to the integration of different kinds of vehicle. The contents reflect the outcomes of the Green Move project, undertaken by Politecnico di Milano with the aim of fostering an innovative and easily accessible electric vehicle sharing system. The first section of the book illustrates the ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2020
Abstract/Sommario: Combining elements of sustainable and resilient cities agendas, together with those from social justice studies, and incorporating concerns about good governance, transparency and accountability, the book presents a coherent conceptual framework for the ethical city, in which to embed existing and new activities within cities so as to guide local action. The authors'observations are derived from city-specific surveys and urban case studies. These reveal how progressive cities are promo ...; [Leggi tutto...]
New York : Routledge, 2016
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2021
Abstract/Sommario: This book addresses the range of ethical issues that architects face, with a broad understanding of ethics. Beyond strictly professional duties - transparency, technical competence, fair trading - lie more profound issues that move into aesthetic, political, and existential realms. Does an architect have a duty to create art, if not always beautiful art? Should an architect feel obliged to serve a community and not simply the client? Is social justice a possible orientation for archite ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, 2017
Bristol : Intellect Books, 2017
New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2020
Abstract/Sommario: Develop and cultivate the kind of robust, long-term customer relationships that power companies like Nike, Spotify, LinkedIn, and Target More and more companies are concluding that the potential rewards of subscription-based products and services are worth the risk of radically changing their business models. They're correct. The Membership Economy is here and it's here to stay-and if you want to compete for the long run, you need to join it. Strategy consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter h ...; [Leggi tutto...]