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5 Steps to Success for the Digital Age and Beyond: Studies in the Application of Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Dr Georg J Schlueter (Author)A healthy economy depends on the society's productive implementation of new technologies and their applications. In contrast, innovation failures have far-reaching devastating consequences on the economy and the society's wellbeing. As the digital transitions face the society with complex challenges and great benefits and risks, a structured approach is needed to maximize success and minimize risk.The author makes a fundamental cont...

HowExpert Guide to Clean Water: The Ultimate Handbook for Providing Clean Water, Improving Sanitation, and Advancing Sustainable Development

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Report copyright infringementby Howexpert (Author)If you want to understand how to provide clean water, improve sanitation, and support sustainable development, then HowExpert Guide to Clean Water is your ultimate resource. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the global clean water crisis, practical solutions, and how you can play a part in shaping a better, sustainable future.Whether you're an environmental enthusiast, an advocate for global change, or simply cu...

HowExpert Guide to Sustainability: The Ultimate Handbook for Eco-Friendly Tips, Green Lifestyle, and Sustainable Living

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Report copyright infringementby Howexpert (Author)If you're eager to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle, adopt sustainable habits, and live in harmony with the planet, then "HowExpert Guide to Sustainability" is the resource for you. This handbook provides practical tips, inspiring ideas, and actionable strategies to help you reduce your environmental impact. Whether you're just starting or refining existing practices, this guide covers every key aspect of green living, empowering you to make ...

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Report copyright infringementby Rowan Everhart (Author)In Tales from the Cryptocurrency: How Digital Money is Changing Finance, Rowan Everhart takes you on a deep dive into the transformative world of digital currencies. From Bitcoin's revolutionary beginnings to the evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the promise of financial inclusion, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the technological, economic, and societal implications of cryptocurrencies. Each chapter unpacks ...

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Report copyright infringementby Anurag Anurag (Author)Sustainability in Germany: Innovations and Leadership delves into the comprehensive and pioneering efforts Germany has undertaken to become a global leader in sustainability. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the country's ambitious energy transition, innovative waste management practices, and advanced urban planning strategies. Through detailed chapters, readers will explore Germany's legislative framework, technologic...

The Crypto Revolution: Investing in the Future of Money

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Report copyright infringementby Carmen Wilde (Author)The future of money is here, and it's nothing like you've imagined. The Crypto Revolution: Investing in the Future of Money by Carmen Wilde delves into the transformative world of cryptocurrency, exploring how this digital innovation is reshaping the financial landscape. From the early days of barter to the rise of precious metal coins, paper money, and now the groundbreaking technology of blockchain, this book traces the evolution of money...

Engineering Economics & Accountancy: Managerial Economics

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Report copyright infringementby Sanjivan Saini (Author)"Engineering Economics & Accountancy" by sanjivan saini provides an overview of key economic and accounting principles relevant to engineering and technical fields. The book covers various topics that are essential for engineers and professionals to understand the financial aspects of their work. The book is likely to be a comprehensive resource for students and practitioners looking to integrate economic and accounting concepts into ...

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Report copyright infringementby Durst Susanne (Author)This book studies the interplay between open innovation and knowledge management issues in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the proliferation of the open innovation paradigm and against the backdrop of increasing external knowledge transfer activities, knowledge management is more important than ever for innovation and firm performance in any type of organization. In fact, knowledge management is no longer a purely intra-org...

The Hydrogen Economy: Fundamentals, Technology, Economics

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Report copyright infringementby Seddon Duncan (Author)The "Hydrogen Economy" is very broad subject ranging from the potential use of hydrogen for domestic use to the mass production of hydrogen replacing coal, natural gas (LNG) and conventional transport fuels.For any given project, there are many alternatives to consider for each stage of making, storing and transporting hydrogen. The book aims to assist proponents, and financiers of hydrogen projects to identify the optimum alternatives and...

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Report copyright infringementby K. J. Adcock (Author)Leather: From The Raw Material To The Finished Product This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same ...

One Water: An Integrated and Adaptive Approach for Rural Wastewater Management in the People's Republic of China

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This report shows how adopting the One Water holistic water management approach could help the People's Republic of China (PRC) analyze rural wastewater issues and build cost-effective circular solutions based on the specific needs of each village. The report explains how the One Water method can be used to effectively assess water resources in rural communities, see how they are interconnected, and develop integrated and adaptive...

Pollution Control Technologies for Small-Scale Operations

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication examines pollution control technologies and looks at their suitability for use in small-scale agriculture. Agriculture generates pollution that is diverse and complex. This publication explores how small-scale operations with limited resources can control pollution and manage health and safety issues. It compares major pollution control technologies, especially their cost-effectiveness in tackling air and water po...

Green Bond Market Survey for Cambodia: Insights on the Perspectives of Institutional Investors and Underwriters

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication provides an overview of institutional investors' interest in green bonds issued in Cambodia, along with an assessment of the perspectives of local arrangers and underwriters on their clients' interest in green bond issuances.It presents the results of a survey to help identify drivers, impediments, and development priorities for Cambodia's sustainable finance market. The findings and insights presented in this pub...

A Governance Approach to Urban Water Public-Private Partnerships: Case Studies and Lessons from Asia and the Pacific

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication explores lessons from case studies on the governance of publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) in the water and sanitation sector in Asia and the Pacific.It aims to support governments and private practitioners in meeting the challenge of providing universal access to water and sanitation in the region's fast-growing cities. The report suggests three key areas for action. First, governments can establish a water govern...

Financing Clean Energy in Developing Asia

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Report copyright infringementby Bambang Susantono (Editor), Yongping Zhai (Editor), Ram Shrestha (Editor)This book examines clean energy investment needs and financing gaps in Asia and the Pacific and discusses how they are being addressed.It reviews existing financing options and approaches for clean energy, and includes country examples of how these have been applied. Innovative solutions for mobilizing private finance and managing risks associated with clean energy investments are also dis...

Installation and Operations Manual for Maldives' Grid-Connected Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This manual aims to support the implementation of grid-connected rooftop photovoltaic (PV) projects in Maldives.The manual provides information to assist utility engineers and rooftop solar service providers with the installation, operation, and maintenance of grid-connected solar PV systems, and reflects the latest industry best practices. It highlights the importance of observing safety requirements when dealing with all the ele...

100 Climate Actions from Cities in Asia and the Pacific

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication showcases 100 projects and programs tackling climate change and its impacts on people and the environment in cities across Asia and the Pacific.The climate actions are drawn from multiple sectorsrenewable energy, carbon finance, transport, land use, information and communication technology, climate action plans, building energy efficiency, solid waste management, sustainable and low-carbon communities, and climate...

Guidelines for Drinking Water Safety Planning for West Bengal

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication provides practical guidance and best practices on the stages of developing safe rural drinking water delivery service schemes in West Bengal and other areas in India.Water safety planning is considered an international best practice for assessing and managing public health risks from drinking water supply systems. The Asian Development Bank, in close collaboration with the World health Organization, assisted in de...

Improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools: A Guide for Practitioners and Policy Makers in Mongolia

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author), Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication provides essential information on the planning, implementation, and management of improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools, particularly for small and isolated rural settlements in Mongolia.Many schools in Mongolia face significant challenges in improving WASH due to physical and demographic conditions. The country's harsh winters require sustainable WASH facilitie...

Climate Change Adjustments for Detailed Engineering Design of Roads: Experience from Viet Nam

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This knowledge product explains the rationale and procedures for incorporating allowances for climate change in detailed engineering design, with a focus on credible adjustments to extreme rainfall and to mean and high-end sea-level rise.Highlighting worked examples drawn from Viet Nam's road transport sector and peer-reviewed research literature, it offers a point of departure for more sophisticated assessments of high-risk proje...

Climate Change, Coming Soon to a Court Near You: Report Series Purpose and Introduction to Climate Science

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)Report 1 guides readers through some of the basics about climate change as a defining challenge of our time. It further explains how judges from Asia and the Pacific contribute to climate governance and litigation.Without urgent climate action, humanity faces a world that cannot sustain civilization as we know it. People around the globe are demanding action, some with climate litigation. This report is the first in a four-part se...

Climate Change, Coming Soon to a Court Near You: International Climate Change Legal Frameworks

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This report explores the Paris Agreement and the international legal framework that supports global and domestic climate action. It highlights the crucial role of judges in holding their governments accountable for their climate pledges.In 2020, the Paris Agreement is the pinnacle of international law on climate change. It orchestrates global climate action over the coming decades. Countries agreed to limit global warming to well ...

Manual on Climate Change Adjustments for Detailed Engineering Design of Roads Using Examples from Viet Nam

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This step-by-step manual describes procedures for climate change adjustments relative to extreme rainfall and local sea level estimates.The principles presented are based on worked examples in Viet Nam that are discussed in the knowledge product supplemented by this manual. While the overall approach on climate change adjustment procedures and calculations are intended to be as transparent as possible, key sources of information a...

Green Technology Book 2022: Solutions for climate change adaptation

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Report copyright infringementby Wipo (Author), Ctcn (Author), Asrt (Author)The Green Technology Book puts innovation, technology and intellectual property at the forefront in the fight against climate change. This inaugural edition focuses on three important areas: agriculture and forestry, water and coastal regions, and cities, showcasing 200 available solutions that aim to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience to climate impacts. Number of Pages: 190 Dimensi...

Guidebook for Deploying Distributed Renewable Energy Systems: A Case Study on the Cobrador Hybrid Solar PV Mini-Grid

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication promotes the use of distributed renewable energy systems and presents lessons learned from the Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic Mini-Grid Project in Cobrador Island, Philippines.Affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all that meets environmental goals is central to global development and policy making. Access to electricity continues to improve in Asia and the Pacific, yet many rural areas lag behind du...

Civil Engineering: A Very Short Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby David Muir Wood (Author)Civil engineering has made an inestimable contribution to modern life, providing the crucial expertise behind our vast transportation systems and the wide array of built structures where we work, study, and play. In this Very Short Introduction, engineer David Muir Wood turns a spotlight on a field that we often take for granted. He sheds light on the nature and importance of civil engineering in the history of civilization and urbanizat...

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Report copyright infringementby Mahadeo Bissoon (Author), Cheryl Antao-Xavier (Editor)Development study of Guyana, suggestions for economic and social reform, Third World development model. Author is of Caribbean (Trinidadian) and Canadian citizen, a development geographer, economist. Study of Guyana post-colonial, possibilities and opportunities for development. Question posed: is Guyana for the taking or the making? Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN ...

How to Change the World: A practical guide to successful environmental training

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Report copyright infringementby Clare Feeney (Author)How to Change the World is a complete, inspirational and practical toolkit for successful environmental training, underpinned by a unique and proven framework. This book is essential reading if you are setting up or delivering environmental training programmes.Environmental training has measurable - and monetised - outcomes that improve the environment, create jobs, and grow profits. It is key to building a more sustainable economy and - in...

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Sustainable Development & GM Food: An analysis of the relationship between the genetic modification of crops and the varieties of sustainable developm

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Meadows (Author)In the first part of the book GM food is framed as an international environmental problem, and the various goals and definitions of the five different types of sustainable development are outlined. In the second part of the book the various arguments that GM food either advances or doesn't advance the goal of sustainable development are outlined. In the third part of the book the relationship between sustainable development and GM food is ...

Wastenomics: Turning Waste Liabilities Into Assets

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Report copyright infringementby Kenny Tang (Editor), Jacob Yeoh (Editor)The fresh perspective of WASTEnomics offers an important path toward improved environmental results across the world. Daniel C Esty Author Green to Gold WASTEnomics - turning waste liabilities into assets illustrates what every responsible corporation needs to know in order to manage the waste, resource and sustainability challenges facing our planet today. WASTEnomics provides strategic insights into product and process ...

She Chose Tech: The Essential Guide to Inspire and Empower Women in Tech

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Report copyright infringementby Sonal Shah (Author)WHETHER YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS OR BE A TECH TRAILBLAZER - THIS ESSENTIAL GUIDE PROVIDES INVALUABLE INSIGHTS ON HOW TO GET THERE. She Chose Tech is a blueprint for unlocking your potential in the tech industry. It will help you navigate the variety of amazing prospects in the industry, de-mystify tech and succeed in a sector that can help innovatively solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Read this book to: - Unde...