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From the authors of "Cradle to Cradle," we learn what's next: The Upcycle "The Upcycle" is the eagerly awaited follow-up to "Cradle to Cradle," one of the most consequential ecological manifestoes of our time. Now, drawing on the green living lessons gained from 10 years of putting the Cradle to Cradle concept into practice with businesses, governments, and ordinary people, William McDonough and Michael Braungart envision the next step in the solution to our ecological crisis: We don't just use or reuse and recycle resources with greater effectiveness, we actually improve the natural world as we live, create, and build. For McDonough and Braungart, the questions of resource scarcity and sustainability are questions of design. They are practical-minded visionaries: They envision beneficial designs of products, buildings, and business practices and they show us these ideas being put to use around the world as everyday objects like chairs, cars, and factories are being reimagined not just to sustain life on the planet but to "grow it." It is an eye-opening, inspiring tour of our green future as it unfolds in front of us. "The Upcycle" is as ambitious as such classics as Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" but its mission is very different. McDonough and Braungart want to turn on its head our very understanding of the human role on earth: Instead of protecting the planet from human impact, why not redesign our activity to improve the environment? We can have a beneficial, sustainable footprint. Abundance for all. The goal is within our reach."

General Sherman's 1864 burning of Atlanta solidified his legacy as a ruthless leader. Yet Sherman proved far more complex than his legendary military tactics reveal. James Lee McDonough offers fresh insight into a man tormented by the fear that history would pass him by, who was plagued by personal debts and who lived much of his life separated from his family. As a soldier, Sherman evolved from a spirited student at West Point into a general who steered the American Civil War's most decisive campaigns, rendered here in graphic detail. Lamenting casualties, Sherman sought the war's swift end. This meticulously researched biography explores Sherman's friendship with Ulysses S. Grant and his relationship with his family. The result is a remarkable life of an American icon whose legacy resonates to this day.

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<strong>Principles of Comparative Politics</strong> offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. In this thoroughly revised <strong>Third Edition</strong>, students now have an even better guide to cross-national comparison and why it matters. The new edition retains a focus on the enduring questions with which scholars grapple, the issues about which consensus has started to emerge, and the tools comparativists use to get at the complex problems in the field.<br><br>Updates to this edition include a new intuitive take on statistical analyses and a clearer explanation of how to interpret regression results; a thoroughly-revised chapter on culture and democracy that includes a more extensive discussion of cultural modernization theory and a new overview of survey methods for addressing sensitive topics; and a revised chapter on dictatorships that incorporates a principal-agent framework for understanding authoritarian institutions. Examples from the gender and politics literature have been incorporated into various chapters, and empirical examples and data on various types of institutions have been updated. The authors have thoughtfully streamlined chapters to better focus attention on key topics.<br><br>Explore online resources: https://edge.sagepub.com/principlescp3e<br>

Principles of Comparative Politics offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. In this thoroughly revised Third Edition, students now have an even better guide to cross-national comparison and why it matters. The new edition retains a focus on the enduring questions with which scholars grapple, the issues about which consensus has started to emerge, and the tools comparativists use to get at the complex problems in the field.Updates to this edition include a new intuitive take on statistical analyses and a clearer explanation of how to interpret regression results; a thoroughly-revised chapter on culture and democracy that includes a more extensive discussion of cultural modernization theory and a new overview of survey methods for addressing sensitive topics; and a revised chapter on dictatorships that incorporates a principal-agent framework for understanding authoritarian institutions. Examples from the gender and politics literature have been incorporated into various chapters, and empirical examples and data on various types of institutions have been updated. The authors have thoughtfully streamlined chapters to better focus attention on key topics.

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The world's bestselling guide to negotiation. Getting to Yes has been in print for over thirty years, and in that time has helped millions of people secure win-win agreements both at work and in their private lives. Including principles such as: Don't bargain over positions Separate the people from the problem and Insist on objective criteria Getting to Yes simplifies the whole negotation process, offering a highly effective framework that will ensure success.

For courses in Business Statistics. A classic text for accuracy and statistical precision Statistics for Business and Economics enables students to conduct serious analysis of applied problems rather than running simple “canned” applications. This text is also at a mathematically higher level than most business statistics texts and provides students with the knowledge they need to become stronger analysts for future managerial positions. In this regard, it emphasizes an understanding of the assumptions that are necessary for professional analysis. In particular, it has greatly expanded the number of applications that utilize data from applied policy and research settings. The 9th Edition of this book has been revised and updated to provide students with improved problem contexts for learning how statistical methods can improve their analysis and understanding of business and economics. This revision recognizes the globalization of statistical study and in particular the global market for this book.

«Bobbie Peers har skapt et underholdende og fascinerende univers i en spenningsserie for barn som holder 110 km/t. ... den morsomste miksen av robotkomedie, science fiction og actioneventyr jeg har lest på år og dag.» Kristine Isaksen, VG (terningkast 5) William Wenton oppdager at han ikke er som alle andre. Riktignok har han alltid lurt på hvorfor familien hans har dekknavn. Og hvorfor han er ualminnelig god til å knekke koder. Og hvorfor bestefaren forsvant sporløst i Londons undergrunn for åtte år siden. Men det er først når han løser Umuligheten, verdens vanskeligste kode, og blir sendt til Senter for Posthuman Forskning, at livet hans tar en ny og uventet retning. Sakte men sikkert begynner han å avdekke familiens hemmeligheter. Og plutselig haster det med å finne bestefaren som forsvant på mystisk vis i Londons undergrunn for åtte år siden. «Han skriver så filmatisk, så handlingsdrevet, så konkret og billedlig, at du nesten ser for seg filmen i hodet mens du leser boken. Så har også Hollywood-regissør Morten Tyldum for lengst kjøpt rettighetene til Luridiumstyven». Tyldum kan like godt oppgradere avtalen til flere filmer med en gang, for også tredje bok i serien, Orbulatoragenten, er som skapt for det store lerretet.» Randi Fuglehaug, Bok 365

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William Wisting er tilbake, i høstens mest spennende krimbok fra Jørn Lier Horst. Etter dager og uker med uvanlig mye regn gir jordmassene i et boligområde i Larvik etter. I alt ti hus blir tatt av skredet. Wisting havner midt i redningsarbeidet. Gjennom natten blir alle beboere gjort rede for, og det blir klart at ulykken ikke har krevd menneskeliv. Neste dag blir det likevel funnet en død mann i rasmassene. Nærmere undersøkelser viser at han døde minst 48 timer før raset gikk. Etterforskningen griper inn i flere andre pågående politioperasjoner, og Wisting blir satt til å lede en felles etterforskningsgruppe. Men snart blir det klart at det sitter minst én forræder rundt etterforskerbordet. De prisvinnende bøkene om politietterforsker William Wisting er blant Norges mest populære krimserier gjennom tidene, og de er nå trykket i over 2,5 millioner eksemplarer. I tillegg er bokserien utgitt på over 30 språk, og det er også laget TV-serie basert på den.

The bestselling Essentials of Genetics successfully tackles the challenge of providing beginners with content that is truly essential for an introduction to this complex subject. With its concise yet thorough approach, the text builds conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills through practical applications. The tenth edition has been updated to provide a comprehensive coverage of modern and emerging topics such as CRISPR-Cas, epigenetics, and genetic testing. Two special topics chapters-advantages in neurogenetics: the study of Huntington disease and genetic testing-have been added to this section.

Først slutter Big Ben å slå. Så dukker den mystiske Orbulatoragenten opp. Hvorfor vil han ha tak i William? Og hva er egentlig en orbulator? Mørke hemmeligheter og tilsynelatende umulige koder sender William ut på nok et farlig eventyr.

For courses in computer/network security Computer Security: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. The need for education in computer security and related topics continues to grow at a dramatic rate-and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Written for both an academic and professional audience, the 4th Edition continues to set the standard for computer security with a balanced presentation of principles and practice. The new edition captures the most up-to-date innovations and improvements while maintaining broad and comprehensive coverage of the entire field. The extensive offering of projects provides students with hands-on experience to reinforce concepts from the text. The range of supplemental online resources for instructors provides additional teaching support for this fast-moving subject. The new edition covers all security topics considered Core in the ACM/IEEE Computer Science Curricula 2013, as well as subject areas for CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. This textbook can be used to prep for CISSP Certification and is often referred to as the 'gold standard' when it comes to information security certification. The text provides in-depth coverage of Computer Security, Technology and Principles, Software Security, Management Issues, Cryptographic Algorithms, Internet Security and more.

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