Автор: Ghosh Название: Green Structures ISBN: 1498749631 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781498749633 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 82170.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание:
The world is beginning to feel the crunch of depleting conventional energy sources and these desperate times call for exploring newer vistas in terms of alternative sources of energy. The construction sector is expected to require a major overhaul involving strategic advancements in the utilization of green energy given the rapid urban growth. A number of policy initiatives to mainstream energy efficiency are in place in most countries that are expected to accelerate energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings. Streamlining the green building movement requires coordinated monitoring and intelligent control of a building's vital functions. This can be achieved through building management systems (BMS) involving the integration of structures, systems, services, and management. Green building movements should examine the potential of power generation from urban, municipal, and industrial wastes. Equitable distribution of water resources should be carefully planned--monsoon-dominated countries should adopt efficient rain-water harvesting measures to provide clean water to thirsty nations.
These overarching concepts are well woven into themed chapters in Green Structures: Energy Efficient Buildings. Easily comprehensible to undergraduates in civil, structural, and environmental engineering; graduate students and researchers; town planners; and architects worldwide, the content of this book not only comes from courses on energy efficient buildings taught by the authors, but also from new and original research. This definitive resource has an enduring appeal for all those concerned with green structures.
Автор: Hans Schaffers, Jacques Bus, Matti Vartiainen Название: Digital Innovation and the Future of Work ISBN: 8770222207 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788770222204 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 99010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The concept of digitalization captures the widespread adoption of digital technologies in our lives, in the structure and functioning of organizations and in the transformation of our economy and society. Digital technologies for data processing and communication underly high-impact innovations including the Internet of Things, wireless multimedia, artificial intelligence, big data, enterprise platforms, social networks and blockchain. These digital innovations not only bring new opportunities for prosperity and wellbeing but also affect our behaviors, activities, and daily lives. They enable and shape new forms of production and new working practices in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and supply chains, energy, and public and business services. Digital innovations are not purely technological but form part of comprehensive systemic innovations of a sociotechnical and networked nature, requiring the alignment of technology, processes, organizations, and humans. Examples are platform-based work, customer driven value creating networks, and urban public service systems. Building on widespread networking, algorithmic decisions and sharing of personal data, these innovations raise intensive societal and ethical debates regarding key issues such as data sovereignty and privacy intrusion, business models based on data surveillance and negative externalization, quality of work and jobs, and market dominance versus regulation. In this context, this book focuses on the implications of digitalization for the domain of work. The book studies the changing nature of work as well as new forms of digitally enabled organizations, work practices and cooperation.
The book sheds light on the technological, economic, and political forces shaping the new world of work and on the prospects for human-centric and responsible innovations. To this end, the book brings together a number of studies in five major topics:
1. The evolution of digital technology impacting ways of working;
2. The role of artificial intelligence in new ways of working;
3. Transformation of work, jobs and employment;
4. Digitalization and need for skills and competencies; and
5. New forms of decentralized working and cooperation.
Автор: Karen Christensen Название: Cool Planet Guide ISBN: 1614720371 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781614720379 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 28650.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The Cool Planet Guide is a lifestyle guide for the real world. Karen Christensen explains how we can slow or stop climate change by rethinking how we live, and takes scientific data and sorts it into steps that we can use to take charge of our futures. This is not a book for people who spend their Saturdays on picket lines or celebrities who can hire their own ecoconsultant. The Cool Planet Guide is for the rest of us - people who are genuinely concerned about global warming, but don’t know exactly what to do about it - and has been put together with the help of experts around the world by an author whose previous green living handbooks have been widely praised and translated into many languages. Christensen is also the CEO of Berkshire Publishing Group.
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In Eco-Conscious Home, interior designer Charisse Marei shares her expertise and offers tools of the trade to help you transform your home and life. With its interactive workbook, eco-tips, recipes, and lists, you'll be encouraged to:
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Want More Freedom and Travel in Your Life? Read on to Discover an Increasingly Popular Lifestyle That's Surprisingly Affordable.
In the words of Bob Dylan, "The Times They Are A Changin'." And while this sentiment will always be true, right now it means some pretty exciting things are happening. They have the potential to revolutionize lifestyle and dramatically increase your quality of life.
Ubiquitous technologies and flexible societal structures have created opportunities that were previously unimaginable. For example, remote and freelance work has become incredibly common and highly popular given its desirable flexibility and convenience.
The RV lifestyle takes these ideals a step further. Living entirely in an RV, you untether completely from a traditional home base and start having a new experience of life.
Despite what you might think, the RV lifestyle isn't just for the wealthy or the retired. While it's an alternative living arrangement, you can still continue to work, have a place to come home to every night, and raise a family.
9 million families in the US currently own an RV. Of those, nearly half a million live in theirs full time. This trend is only increasing.
It's a fantastic opportunity to get out of the daily grind with more...
Freedom
Travel
Connection to nature and outdoor activities
Focus on experiences and relationships (rather than stuff)
...and adventure.
It just takes some preparation, adjustment, and investment to get everything in place and in the swing of things. Though there's upfront effort and expenses, you ll end up saving time and more than $5000 a year in the long run.
"The RV Lifestyle Manual" helps you see if this is for you, get everything up and running, and plan while on the road. In the book, you'll discover:
Tons of details and requirements covering every aspect of the RV lifestyle that most people don't think of until they're on the road
Answers the riddle of how to live comfortably on the open road (easier than you think).
Key requirements for earning an income while traveling
Baby steps to downsizing your life and making money in the process
RV Purchasing guide - what to look for in an RV based on your situation, intended use, and budget
Unexpected things that come up regularly and how to deal with them like it's no big deal
How to change things up to make RVing work with children and pets
Surprisingly simple things you can do to make a small space feel bigger and homey.
Planning your route with lesser-known campgrounds to save money and delight your soul.
Frequently asked questions and concerns resolved
And much more.
Some people resist the idea of an RV lifestyle because it's different than conventional living. While the benefits are extraordinary, the apprehension about change and costs is understandable.
By first learning about everything that's involved with the RV lifestyle, you can make an informed choice.
Further, you can stagger the changes you're making so everything doesn't come all once. For instance, you can transition to working remotely, downsizing to a smaller fixed living arrangement, or renting an RV to experience it for a limited time.
If you want to upgrade to a lifestyle that gives you more of what you're looking for in life, scroll up and click the Add to Cart button.
Want More Freedom and Travel in Your Life? Read on to Discover an Increasingly Popular Lifestyle That's Surprisingly Affordable.
In the words of Bob Dylan, "The Times They Are A Changin'." And while this sentiment will always be true, right now it means some pretty exciting things are happening. They have the potential to revolutionize lifestyle and dramatically increase your quality of life.
Ubiquitous technologies and flexible societal structures have created opportunities that were previously unimaginable. For example, remote and freelance work has become incredibly common and highly popular given its desirable flexibility and convenience.
The RV lifestyle takes these ideals a step further. Living entirely in an RV, you untether completely from a traditional home base and start having a new experience of life.
Despite what you might think, the RV lifestyle, isn't just for the wealthy or the retired. While it's an alternative living arrangement, you can still continue to work, have a place to come home to every night, and raise a family.
9 million families in the US currently own an RV. Of those, nearly half a million live in theirs full time. This trend is only increasing.
It's a fantastic opportunity to get out of the daily grind with more...
Freedom
Travel
Connection to nature and outdoor activities
Focus on experiences and relationships (rather than stuff)
...and adventure.
It just takes some preparation, adjustment, and investment to get everything in place and in the swing of things. Though there's upfront effort and expenses, you ll end up saving time and more than $5000 a year in the long run.
"The RV Lifestyle Manual" helps you see if this is for you, get everything up and running, and plan while on the road. In the book, you'll discover:
Tons of details and requirements covering every aspect of the RV lifestyle that most people don't think of until they're on the road
Answers the riddle of how to live comfortably on the open road (easier than you think).
Key requirements for earning an income while traveling
Baby steps to downsizing your life and making money in the process
RV Purchasing guide - what to look for in an RV based on your situation, intended use, and budget
Unexpected things that come up regularly and how to deal with them like it's no big deal
How to change things up to make RVing work with children and pets
Surprisingly simple things you can do to make a small space feel bigger and homey.
Planning your route with lesser-known campgrounds to save money and delight your soul.
Frequently asked questions and concerns resolved
And much more.
Some people resist the idea of an RV lifestyle because it's different than conventional living. While the benefits are extraordinary, the apprehension about change and costs is understandable.
By first learning about everything that's involved with the RV lifestyle, you can make an informed choice.
Further, you can stagger the changes you're making so everything doesn't come all once. For instance, you can transition to working remotely, downsizing to a smaller fixed living arrangement, or renting an RV to experience it for a limited time.
If you want to upgrade to a lifestyle that gives you more of what you're looking for in life, scroll up and click the Add to Cart button.
Автор: Efosa Idemudia Название: Handbook of Research on Social and Organizational Dynamics in the Digital Era ISBN: 1522589333 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781522589334 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 264270.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Technology in the world today impacts every aspect of society and has infiltrated every industry, affecting communication, management, security, etc. With the emergence of such technologies as IoT, big data, cloud computing, AI, and virtual reality, organizations have had to adjust the way they conduct business to account for changing consumer behaviors and increasing data protection awareness.
The Handbook of Research on Social and Organizational Dynamics in the Digital Era provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings on all aspects of social issues impacted by information technology in organizations and inter-organizational structures and presents the conceptualization of specific social issues and their associated constructs. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as business management, knowledge management, and consumer behavior, this publication seeks to advance the practice and understanding of technology and the impacts of technology on social behaviors and norms in the workplace and society. It is intended for business professionals, executives, IT practitioners, policymakers, students, and researchers.
Название: Rise of Lifestyle Activism ISBN: 113755102X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781137551023 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 107130.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book explores changesin the values and ideas of a large part of the political Left in recentdecades. The author identifies that a questioning of the merits of economicgrowth; an ideal of environmental sustainability overriding the old radicalvisions of material abundance; a critique of instrumental reason; asuspiciousness towards universalist claims; and an attachment to subjective andpluralistic identities, have been dominant in the narratives of the Leftistmilieu and of social movements. Yet the author suggests that such changes, known as ‘lifestyle activism’, could beunderstood in a different way, one characterised by suspiciousness towards the belief that human action guided by reason can lead society towards a future that will be better and more affluent. Using a range of case studies from the 1960's to the present day anti-austerity movement, Sotirakopoulos argues that the New Left and its ideological heirs could beunderstood not so much as a continuation, but as an inversion from the Old Leftand, most importantly, from humanistic visions of modernity.
The book will therefore be ideal reading for students and researchers of political sociology, radical politics, modern political ideologies, contentious politics and political theory and to scholars of new social movements and the New Left.
Автор: Schlottmann Christopher, Jerolmack Colin, Rademacher Anne Название: Environment and Society: A Reader ISBN: 1479801933 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781479801930 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 82770.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Environment and Society connects the core themes of environmental studies to the urgent issues and debates of the twenty-first century.
In an era marked by climate change, rapid urbanization, and resource scarcity, environmental studies has emerged as a crucial arena of study.
Assembling canonical and contemporary texts, this volume presents a systematic survey of concepts and issues central to the environment in society, such as: social mobilization on behalf of environmental objectives; the relationships between human population, economic growth and stresses on the planet's natural resources; debates about the relative effects of collective and individual action; and unequal distribution of the social costs of environmental degradation.
Organized around key themes, with each section featuring questions for debate and suggestions for further reading, the book introduces students to the history of environmental studies, and demonstrates how the field's interdisciplinary approach uniquely engages the essential issues of the present.
Название: Futures: Imagining Socioecological Transformation ISBN: 1138668699 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138668690 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 91860.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Futures: Imagining Socioecological Transformation locates vital possibilities for enacting urgently needed social and ecological transformation in the Anthropocene. Global in scope but grounded in specific socioecological contexts and relations, the book is essential reading for anyone who seeks pathways to just and sustainable futures.
Автор: Sotirakopoulos Nikos Название: The Rise of Lifestyle Activism: From New Left to Occupy ISBN: 1349715638 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781349715633 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 46570.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The book will therefore be ideal reading for students and researchers of political sociology, radical politics, modern political ideologies, contentious politics and political theory and to scholars of new social movements and the New Left.
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