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Author: Richard Heinberg
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 2004-09-01
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9780865715103
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This stark look at prospects for a truly sustainable culture speaks frankly about how it is time to "Powerdown," or to reduce per-capita resource usage in wealthy countries, develop alternative energy sources, and much more.
Author: Richard Heinberg
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 2004-09-01
Total Pages: 223
ISBN-13: 1550923374
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →If the US continues with current policies, the next decades will be marked by war, economic collapse, and environmental catastrophe. Resource depletion and population pressures are about to catch up with us, and no one is prepared. The political élites, especially in the US, are incapable of dealing with the situation, and have in mind a punishing game of "Last One Standing." The alternative is "Powerdown," a strategy that will require tremendous effort and economic sacrifice in order to reduce per-capita resource usage in wealthy countries, develop alternative energy sources, distribute resources more equitably, and reduce the human population humanely but systematically over time. While civil society organizations push for a mild version of this, the vast majority of the world's people are in the dark, not understanding the challenges ahead, nor the options realistically available. Powerdown speaks frankly to these dilemmas. Avoiding cynicism and despair, it begins with an overview of the likely impacts of oil and natural gas depletion and then outlines four options for industrial societies during the next decades: Last One Standing: the path of competition for remaining resources; Powerdown: the path of cooperation, conservation, and sharing; Waiting for a Magic Elixir: wishful thinking, false hopes, and denial; Building Lifeboats: the path of community solidarity and preservation. Finally, the book explores how three important groups within global society - the power élites, the opposition to the élites (the antiwar and anti-globalization movements, et al: the "Other Superpower"), and ordinary people - are likely to respond to these four options. Timely, accessible and eloquent, Powerdown is crucial reading for our times. Listen to an interview with Richard Heinberg from WRPI.
Author: Ben Coes
Publisher: Canelo
Published: 2017-01-23
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 1911591053
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The first in the explosive and bestselling Dewey Andreas series. The largest oil-platform in the Western Hemisphere and a major hydroelectric dam are destroyed in a devastating, coordinated terrorist attack. The West’s energy supplies are on their knees. But when the terrorists struck the Capitana rig off the coast of Colombia, slaughtering most of the crew and destroying the oil field, there was one factor they didn’t take into account: former special forces operative Dewey Andreas. Determined to find the men behind the attack, Dewey must call on his long-dormant skills and overcome increasingly deadly assaults as he follows the trail of operatives sent to take him down. Soon he is locked in a life-or-death struggle with the mysterious Alexander Fortuna... and the clock is ticking. Can Dewey save the people and the country he loves before it’s too late? Power Down is a gripping and compelling thriller from bestseller Ben Coes, for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor and J.B. Turner. Praise for Power Down ‘A gripping story, compelling characters, a relentless pace, and nerve-wracking suspense’ Vince Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Pursuit of Honor ‘Breathtaking ... I was blown away' David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Creepers and creator of Rambo ‘Thrillers don't get any better' Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of The Disciple
Author: Anna Staniszewski
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Published: 2015-04-21
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1627791280
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →It's time to power down for the night, but Little Robot isn't ready! He quickly opens his stalling program. Luckily, Mom Unit knows exactly how to get him into his sleep module.From a debut picture book author and the illustrator of Little Boo, this funny twist on a familiar nighttime routine will click with bedtime avoidance experts everywhere.
Author: Ben Coes
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2013-03-26
Total Pages: 644
ISBN-13: 9781250040138
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The first wave of terrorist attacks against America's energy-producing capacity runs afoul of oil rig crew chief Dewey Andreas, a former special forces officer. As Dewey hunts down those responsible for the attacks he comes closer and closer to sleeper agent Alexander Fortuna, who is poised to set off the final assault.
Author: Gail Rudolph
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Published: 2021-07-06
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1631955071
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Power Up Power Down offers solutions for women and minorities feeling overlooked, dismissed, frustrated, and undervalued in the workplace.
Author: Holli Kenley
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Published:
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 1615993509
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Electronic Media Can Endanger As Well As Empower Your Kids In this decade, our digital world has grown exponentially as has the degree of time both adults and children are spending on their screens. Not surprisingly, researchers are discovering a myriad of unhealthy behaviors associated with excessive screen time. ÿIn ?Power Down & Parent Up?, Kenley expands on her groundbreaking bookÿCyber Bullying No More,ÿgiving parents/guardians effective strategies to integrate into their lives and their children?s. ÿHow can we navigate a tech-driven world and raise tech-healthy children? Tackle cyber bullying head-on by implementing a concise ?Parent Up? approach with proven strategies forÿProtection, Intervention, and Prevention."Power Down" on screen dependence and become fully informed about its growing health concerns and consequences.LearnÿSeven Proactive Practicesÿsuch as goal setting and creating a family plan to reduce screen time.DiscoverÿFour Healthy Guidelinesÿto add to our parenting toolboxÿsuch as learning how to communicate about the false nature of cyber worth and cultivate our children?s real worth. "Rather imply that families can return to some idealistic less complicated time without Facebook, sexting, social networks, and Twitter, and whatever else comes along, Kenley's booklet will help parents mitigate possible harm to their children as they integrate this technology hopefully into healthy lives and relationships." --Ronald Mah, M.A. LMFT, author ofÿDifficult Behavior in Early ChildhoodÿandÿThe One Minute Temper Tantrum Solution "Holli addresses children's readiness for technology as well as rules, contracts and education for parents to consider for their children as they introduce or allow entry of new technology into their lives. Cyber bullying and victimization are concerns addressed as well as internet resources for parents, with tools for protection, interventions and prevention--a must for parents in our technological world." --Lani Stoner, Marriage and Family Therapist Learn more atÿwww.HolliKenley.comÿ
