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Author
Publisher
Twelve
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and Stanford University professor Amy B. Zegart comes an examination of the rapidly evolving state of political risk, and how to navigate it.
The world is changing fast. Political risk, the probability that a political action could significantly impact a company's business, is affecting more businesses in more ways than ever before. A generation ago, political...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio Penguin
Pub. Date
2016
Physical Desc
263 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Reveals how companies like GE and Burberry have broken the corporate mould, and introduces us to entrepreneurs like Leila Velez, who started a multi-million hair-care company from her kitchen sink in Rio.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Technological Solutions looks to finding an answer to climate change through scientific means. Many ways to reverse climate change are introduced from the obvious reducing pollution and carbon dioxide through renewable, future energy to the fascinating idea of using screens and mirrors to partially block sunlight, from building levees to prevent floods to creating artificial clouds and growing plankton to absorb extra carbon. Facts, myths, and modern...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Scientists study climate change to predict future risks so people can prepare. They also learn about ways to slow climate change. Studying Climate Change examines how scientists gather information from the air, soil, water, and ice to learn more about the changes happening to Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
ix, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave? Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie? Should sex workers forfeit 50 percent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the extra money? Most people wouldn't expect an economist to have an answer to these questions--or to other questions of daily life, such as who to date or how early to leave for the airport. But those people...