Set in 2027, the narrative explores the significant advancements made in combating climate change following the Paris Agreement. Humanity's efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions are highlighted, showcasing a hopeful trajectory towards environmental sustainability. The book delves into the challenges faced and the innovative solutions implemented, painting a picture of resilience and collective action in the face of a global crisis.
A unique account of Iraq - cradle of great civilizations and birthplace of the first cities číst celé
In a town surrounded by deadly mist, and filled with oddities, two young siblings become orphans.And that's the best thing that's happened to them all day.Howard Howard was a Wrecker (a brute and bully by profession) who was brutal and bullish to his children - Aubrey and Aubrey's Sister. Howard Howard deserved to be turned into mince, and thanks to a mysterious duo called The Grinders, that's exactly what happened to Howard Howard.Hunted by the police and their father's gang of Wreckers, the siblings find some new friends to help keep them safe: a talented burglar named Charlie (who has no bones, but a great moustache) and a sword-wielding assassin named Calo (who has a sword, duh.)In a town already revelling in its own chaos and with new dangers around every corner, Aubrey's Sister and Aubrey stumble into a world of secrets, myths and monsters.
This series offers updated and redesigned editions of guides to the music of the world's best-known acts. Each guide examines every song in a given artist's recorded repertoire, making it a useful guide for collectors and fans alike. This title examines the music of The Beatles.
The long-awaited autobiography of a Hearts legend, John Robertson.
Focusing on the intellectual evolution in Scotland and Naples, this study explores how both regions transitioned from provincial obscurity to the forefront of Enlightenment thought by 1760. It highlights the shared intellectual pursuits of thinkers like David Hume and Giambattista Vico, emphasizing their contributions to political economy. By examining the social and institutional frameworks that shaped their ideas, the book challenges the notion of multiple Enlightenments, revealing a more interconnected European intellectual landscape during the eighteenth century.
Cloning, genetic screening, embryo freezing, in vitro fertilization, Norplant, RU486--these are the technologies revolutionizing our reproductive landscape. Through the lens of procreative liberty--meaning both the freedom to decide whether or not to have children as well as the freedom to control one's reproductive capacity--John Robertson, a leading legal bioethicist, analyzes the ethical, legal, and social controversies surrounding each major technology and opens up a multitude of fascinating questions: Do frozen embryos have the right to be born? Should parents be allowed to select offspring traits? May a government force welfare recipients to take contraceptives? Robertson's arguments examine the broad range of consequences of each reproductive technology and offers a timely, multifaceted analysis of the competing interests at stake for patients, couples, doctors, policymakers, lawyers, and ethicists.
This Very Short Introduction explores the history of the 18th-century Enlightenment movement. Considering its intellectual commitments, Robertson then turns to their impact on society, and the ways in which Enlightenment thinkers sought to further the goal of human betterment, by promoting economic improvement and civil and political justice.
A Musical Biography
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the principles and practices of navigation, including celestial navigation, magnetism, and the use of instruments. It is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced navigators, and has been a standard reference for over two centuries.