Architectures of Earth System Governance: Institutional Complexity and Structural Transformation (Biermann Frank)(Paperback)

Architectures of Earth System Governance: Institutional Complexity and Structural Transformation (Biermann Frank)(Paperback)

International institutions are prevalent in world politics. More than a thousand multilateral treaties are in place just to protect the environment alone, and there are many more. And yet, it is also clear that these institutions do not operate in a void but are enmeshed in larger, highly complex

Structural Mechanics - Loads, Analysis, Materials and Design of Structural Elements (Durka Frank)(Paperback / softback)

Corporate Governance and Its Implications on Accounting and Finance (Alqatan Ahmad)(Paperback)

Presents research exploring the implications of a good corporate governance system after global financial crises. This book is devoted to all topics dealing with corporate governance including corporate governance characteristics, board diversity, CSR, big data governance, bitcoin governance, IT

ARM System-on-Chip Architecture - ARM System-on-Chip Architecture (Furber Steve)(Paperback / softback)

The future of the computer and communications industries is converging on mobile information appliances - phones, PDAs, laptops and other devices. The ARM is at the heart of this trend, leading the way in system-on-chip (SoC) development and becoming the processor core of choice for many embedded

This Is Reiki: Transformation of Body, Mind and Soul from the Origins to the Practice (Petter Frank Arjava)(Paperback)

Architecture | Design | Data - Practice Competency in the Era of Computation (Bernstein Phillip)(Paperback / softback)

A systemic transformation is underway in architectural design, engineering and construction. The discipline and profession of architecture is being reshaped in a moment where information, insight and predictions generated during the design process move into construction no longer essentially via

Cooked - A Natural History of Transformation (Pollan Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Takes us back to basics and first principles: cooking with fire, with water, with air and with earth. Meeting cooks from all over the world, who share their wisdom and stories, this title shows how cooking is at the heart of our culture and that when it gets down to it, it also fundamentally shapes

Chaos Engineering: System Resiliency in Practice (Rosenthal Casey)(Paperback)

As more companies move toward microservices and other distributed technologies, the complexity of these systems increases. You can't remove the complexity, but through Chaos Engineering you can discover vulnerabilities and prevent outages before they impact your customers. This practical guide

Heaven's Breath: A Natural History of the Wind (Watson Lyall)(Paperback)

Wind is everywhere and nowhere. Wind is the circulatory system of the earth, and its nervous system, too. Energy and information flow through it. It brings warmth and water, enriches and strips away the soil, aerates the globe. Wind shapes the lives of animals, humans among them. Trade follows the

Creating an Ecological Society: Toward a Revolutionary Transformation (Magdoff Fred)(Paperback)

Sickened by the contamination of their water, their air, of the Earth itself, more and more people are coming to realize that it is capitalism that is, quite literally, killing them. It is now clearer than ever that capitalism is also degrading the Earth's ability to support other forms of life

Space and Our Solar System (Giulieri Anne)(Paperback / softback)

The Sun, Earth, moon and planets are part of our solar system. Learn more about outer

Introduction to Protein Science: Architecture, Function, and Genomics (Lesk Arthur)(Paperback)

Over the last century, the centrality of proteins to life on earth has become increasingly clear - from forming crucial molecules such as antibodies in the immune system to acting as catalysts for specific reactions, and as signalling molecules between cells. In fact, the more they are studied, the

Anodea Judith's Chakra Yoga (Judith Anodea)(Paperback)

As the architecture of the soul, the chakra system is the yoke of yoga--the means whereby mind and body, heaven and earth, and spirit and matter are joined together in the divine union that is the true meaning of yoga. In this long-awaited book by acclaimed chakra expert Anodea Judith, you will

A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion in the Modern Age (Palmer Alexandra)(Paperback)

Over the last century there has been a complete transformation of the fashion system. The unitary top-down fashion cycle has been replaced by the pulsations of multiple and simultaneous styles, while the speed of global production and circulation has become ever faster and more complex. Running in

Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods (Wex Michael)(Paperback)

“An earthy romp through the lingua franca of Jews. . . . This treasure trove of linguistics, sociology, history and folklore offers a fascinating look at how, through the centuries, a unique and enduring language has reflected an equally unique and enduring culture.”--Publishers Weekly,

The Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction (Woodward Jamie)(Paperback)

The study of the Quaternary ice age has revolutionized ideas about Earth system change and the pace of landscape and ecosystem dynamics. The Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction looks at evidence from the continents, the oceans, and the ice core records, and the human stories behind it all. Jamie

Last Astronaut - Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award (Wellington David)(Paperback / softback)

A huge alien object has entered the solar system and is now poised above the Earth. It has made no attempt to communicate.Out of time and options, NASA turns to its last living astronaut - Commander Sally Jansen, who must lead a team of raw recruits on a mission to make First Contact. But as the