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Audiobooks Narrated by Alan Turton
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”Standard theories of the causes of climate breakdown will not survive this book. Readers will be all the wiser.”
—Andreas Malm, author of How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Why the market will never solve the climate crisis
What if our understanding of capitalism and climate is back to front? What if the problem is not that transitioning to renewables is too expensive, but that saving the planet is not sufficiently profitable?
This is Brett Christophers' claim. The global economy is moving too slowly toward sustainability because the return on green investment is too low.
Today's consensus is that the key to curbing climate change is to produce green electricity and electrify everything possible. The main economic barrier in that project has seemingly been removed. But while prices of solar and wind power have tumbled, the golden era of renewables has yet to materialize.
The problem is that investment is driven by profit, not price, and operating solar and wind farms remains a marginal business, dependent everywhere on the state's financial support.
We cannot expect markets and the private sector to solve the climate crisis while the profits that are their lifeblood remain unappetizing. But there is an alternative to providing surrogate green profits through subsidies: to take energy out of the private sector's hands.
An essential intervention, The Price Is Wrong is as politically far-reaching as it is factually illuminating.
This audiobook is expertly read by Alan Turton with audio engineering by Allie McSwain. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Ever wondered why we yawn and have eyebrows, what happens at absolute zero and why some tunes get stuck in our heads?
If you’ve spent your days searching for the answers to these and life’s other big questions then look no further.
Why We Yawn From the bestselling author of Why Don't Penguin's Feet Freeze and Farts Aren’t Invisible is the gift of enlightenment that you never knew you needed! Shining a light on some of life’s trickiest questions across science, history, society and the universe. Uncover the mysteries woven into the fabric of our very existence with answers to questions such as;
How much fuel does the sun burn in a second?
What are the most misheard song lyrics?
Why does cheese smell? Why is the Eiffel Tower 15cm taller in summer than winter?
Who on earth invented existentialism (and what is it)?
Increase your IQ and win pub quizzes with this perfect blend of wit, wisdom and wonder.
An indispensable guide to understanding modern warfare, especially the decisions made by politicians and generals?both good and bad.
Has any war in history gone according to plan? Monarchs, dictators and elected leaders alike have a dismal record on military decision-making, from over-ambitious goals to disregarding intelligence, terrain, or enemy capabilities. This not only wastes the lives of civilians, the enemy and one's own soldiers, but also fails to achieve geopolitical objectives, and usually lays the seeds for more wars down the line.
Conflict scholar and former soldier Mike Martin takes the reader through the hard, elegant logic to fighting a conclusive interstate war that solves geopolitical problems, and reduces future conflict. In cool and precise prose, he outlines how to orchestrate military forces, from infantry to information, and from strategy to tactics.
How to Fight a War explains the unavoidable, yet seemingly elusive, art of using violence to force your enemies to do what you want. It should be read by everyone seeking to understand today's wars, as well as those wishing to lead us through the coming decades of conflict.
It's 1978 and Nick Du Pont, one-time PR man to Sixties rock behemoths the Helium Kids, is back in London and bent on founding his own record label. A new kind of music - sharp, hard and dangerous - is bursting onto the airwaves on both sides of the Atlantic and Nick wants a slice of the action - in particular, the work of The Flame Throwers, the most provocative assemblage of street-smart desperadoes ever to hail from downtown Los Angeles.
Picking up from where the highly-praised Rock and Roll is Life (2018) left off, this is the story of Resurgam Records and the personal traumas and tragedies that attended its coruscating rise - until the time when, as so invariably happens, the dancers shuffle to a halt and the music stops.
Curious about AI but feeling lost at the same time? Well, look no further! AI for Absolute Beginners is your guide to demystifying complex AI concepts and providing you with a solid foundation to step into—and stay ahead—in the new AI era.
In this accessible and comprehensive audiobook, we start from scratch, assuming no prior knowledge. Each chapter is carefully crafted to guide you through the fundamental concepts and practical applications of AI, including machine learning, generative AI, and deep learning. With clear and plain English explanations, you'll be surprised at how quickly you can start thinking and speaking fluently in the words and mindset of an AI expert!
Key knowledge points you will gain from reading this book:
- The three phases of AI development and what's coming next
- The 'Missing Middle' theory of leveraging what humans and AI do best
- Generative AI and a preview of the data wars
- Machine learning and a clear introduction on how it works
- Deep learning and why it unlocks progress in all fields of AI
- Natural language processing explained
- Computer vision and why it's not as easy as you think
- Recommender systems and how to train them to your advantage
- Privacy and ethical considerations you must know
- The future of work and how to thrive in the new era of knowledge work
- The new role of the chief intelligence officer and how they are guiding AI transformation in organizations
Now is a special time in the history of work and efficiency. Follow your curiosity and step confidently into the new era of AI!
Are you preparing for the Life in the UK test to obtain British citizenship? Look no further!Our comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide is the ultimate resource to help you pass on your first attempt.
Key Features Included Inside:
Complete Coverage: This guide covers all the essential topics tested in the Life in the UK exam, including British history, government, customs, and traditions. Be well-prepared for every question!
Clear Explanations: We have broken down complex concepts into simple and easy-to-understand language, making learning a breeze.
Updated Content: Stay current with the latest information on British society, culture, and politics. Our guide reflects the most recent updates to the Life in the UK test for 2023.
Practice Questions: Sharpen your knowledge with a wide range of 150 practice questions. Reinforce your understanding of the material and track your progress.
Important Memory Tips: Our guide includes memory aids and helpful tips to remember key information. Make studying enjoyable and effective!
Real-Life Scenarios: Learn how to apply your knowledge in real-life situations you may encounter in the UK. Feel fully prepared to integrate into British society.
Whether you're a recent immigrant or have been living in the UK for years, this audiobook is your passport to acing the citizenship test. Join thousands of successful candidates who have used this guide to pass with flying colors.
Start your journey toward British citizenship now - listen to the Life in the UK Test Study Guide and conquer the test with confidence!
Insects are the busy, teeming arthropods on whose activities much of life on earth depends, and whose global populations are currently under the gravest of threats - with unimaginable consequences for us all. In Alien Worlds, Steve Nicholls explores what insects are, and why there are so many of them; the impact on insects (the only flying invertebrates) of the possession of wings; and the extraordinary sensory world of insects. Drawing on an insect TV series produced by Steve's production company, this book will offer a winning fusion of glorious imagery and fine biological writing by an entomological specialist who writes both entertainingly and with authentic scientific rigour - and who also happens to be a brilliant photographer.
Do you remember Beatlemania? Radio Caroline? Mods and Rockers? The very first miniskirts? Then the chances are you were born in the or around 1960.
To the young people of today, the 1960s seems like another age. But for those who grew up in this decade, school life, 'mod' fashions and sixties pop music are still fresh in their minds. From James Bond to Sindy dolls and playing hopscotch in the street, life was very different to how it is now. After the tough and frugal years of the fifties, the sixties was a boom period, a time of changed attitudes and improved lifestyles. With chapters on home and school life, games and hobbies, music and fashion, alongside a selection of charming illustrations, this delightful compendium of memories will appeal to all who grew up in this lively era.
Take a nostalgic look at what it was like to grow up during the sixties and recapture all aspects of life back then.
What the students who pass the Life in the UK Test on their first attempt know, that you don’t...Maybe you’re worried about not passing your examination on the first attempt?
Or maybe you have no idea where to begin with preparing for the test?
If that’s you, then fortunately we’re here to help you.
We want to make sure that you pass your examination with confidence.
We’ve hand-picked 500 questions from the Official Life in the UK Resident’s Guide – so you can be sure that the questions and answers you’re practising are accurate and up-to-date. The questions and answers are equally spread across History, Government, Law & Your Role in the UK. We’ve included a mix of multiple choice questions and true/false questions, just like you’ll get on the day of the real test.
Here’s what you’ll get inside this book:
- 500 Practice Questions
- Detailed answers at the back of the book
- Important information on how & where to book your test
- Revision lists of sports personalities
- Revision lists of cultural personalities and inventors
No matter where in the world you are from, this book will help you to pass your Life in the UK test faster, and with more confidence – on your first attempt.
If you want to become a happy & fulfilled resident or citizen of the UK and pass the examination faster, then.
Words matter. They have the capacity to capture a special moment, elevate people’s opinion of you, or resonate with an audience with a beautiful turn of phrase.
Used incorrectly, though, words - and specifically a limited vocabulary - cripple our ability to describe our experiences and articulate our thoughts and values.
The aim of this book is to not only enrich your vocabulary and way of speaking, but to also bring other people’s words to life. The book is appropriate for first and non-native English speakers. Whether you are preparing for an SAT exam, or you want to speak more eloquently at your next meeting or interview, this is the book for you!
Do you remember Pathe News? Taking the train to the seaside? The purple stains of iodine on the knees of boys in short trousers? Knitted bathing costumes? Then the chances are you were born in or around 1950. To the young people of today, the 1950s seems like another age. But for those born around then, this era of childhood seems like yesterday. From waking up to ice on the inside of the windows, washing in a tin bath by the fire and spoonfuls of cod-liver oil, home life was very different to today. This delightful compendium of memories will appeal to all who grew up in this post-war decade, whether in town or country, wealth or poverty. With chapters on games and hobbies, holidays, music and fashion, the wonderful memories will bring back this decade of childhood, and jog memories about all aspects of life.
Discover the power of the book through 50 of the most influential texts ever written - from around the world and throughout time. Books that truly did have a significant impact on world history.
The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilization. It is a vessel for sharing stories, dispersing knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our known world. Books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human.
This volume takes a curated list of fifty of the most influential books of all time, putting each into its historical context. From Ancient game-changers like the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Diamond Sutra, through sacred texts and works of philosophical rumination by the likes of Confucius and Plato, via scientific treatises, historic 'firsts' (like the first printed book) and cultural works of enduring impact (think Shakespeare, Cervantes and Joseph Heller), these are volumes that are at once both products of their societies and vital texts in moulding those same civilizations. It would take a lifetime and more to read and absorb all of them. But this volume allows you to become ridiculously well read in just a fraction of the time. This isn't a celebration of the canon, it's about the books that have changed how we think and live - and which have changed the course of history.
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