Wirtschaft & Schule

We need to act five times faster to tackle climate change before it is too late. A policy insider, Simon Sharpe provides compelling ideas on how to rethink our strategies and reorganise our efforts in the fields of science, diplomacy, and economics to speed up progress in addressing climate change.

At a critical point in human history, this book presents proven ways to gain the skills needed to develop sustainable IT practices and set yourself apart as a progressive technology leaderKey FeaturesExecute a sustainable IT strategy with proven methods and real-world use casesProgress as a sustainable IT advocate and set yourself apart from other senior IT leadersIncrease your chances of receiving executive buy-in on your sustainable IT strategyBook DescriptionWe are at a critical point in human history. Humanity is under threat, but all is not lost. We can take action! But how?Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders will show you how. It will walk you through the construction and implementation of a sustainable IT strategy and enable you to do your bit for the future of mankind.The book is split into three parts. Part I details the "why" and the clear and present danger that humanity faces today: the climate crisis. How did we get here, what are the immediate threats, what are the planetary boundaries that we need to peel back to safe levels, and what impact does IT have on society at large? Part II will focus on the "what." It examines the nitty-gritty details of what we can do to unlock significant returns on sustainable investments toward a more sustainable future. Part III, the final part of the book, focuses on the "how." How do you turn your ideas into action? What do you need to do to establish your baseline and your direction of travel towards your objective? This part provides tangible case studies and explains how you can start your journey today to begin delivering global and impactful objectives.By the end of this book, you'll be able to plan, implement, and communicate a sustainable IT strategy and set yourself apart as a progressive technology leader.What you will learnDiscover why IT is a major contributor to carbon emissionsExplore the principles and key methods of sustainable IT practicesBuild a robust, sustainable IT strategy based on proven methodsOptimize and rationalize your code to consume fewer resourcesUnderstand your energy consumption patternsApply a circular approach to the IT hardware life cycleEstablish your sustainable IT baselineInspire and engage employees, customers, and stakeholdersWho this book is forThis book is for executive IT leaders such as CIOs, CDOs, and CTOs dedicated to influencing, inspiring, and engaging businesses, organizations, and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable IT practices.Table of ContentsOur Most Significant Challenge AheadRise of Sustainable ITThe Fundamental Building Blocks of a Sustainable IT PracticeData Center & CloudApplication & DataIT Hardware ManagementPower Energy ManagementLeveraging Your Buying PowerSustainability by ITGet started todayPutting a Sustainable IT Strategy in placeFrom Strategy to Execution - Lead with Purpose and Deliver Progress Quickly

***LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL******A GUARDIAN GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023***Darrin Bell was six years old when his mother told him he couldn't have a realistic water gun. She said that police think little Black boys older and less innocent than they are. So began 'The Talk'...'The Ta-Nehisi Coates of comics' GARRY TRUDEAU, creator of Doonesbury'Darrin Bell has produced another American classic'GUARDIANThrough evocative illustrations and sharp humour, Darrin Bell examines how The Talk all Black parents must have with their children shaped his intimate and public moments from childhood to adulthood. While coming of age in Los Angeles - and finding a voice through cartooning - Bell becomes painfully aware of being regarded as dangerous by white teachers, neighbours and police officers, and thus of his mortality. Drawing attention to the brutal murders of African Americans, and showcasing revealing insights and cartoons along the way, he brings us up to the moment of reckoning when people took to the streets protesting the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.And now Bell must decide whether he and his own six-year-old son are ready to have The Talk.

A heartwarming queer romance about beating the odds - perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart, the solo debut from New York Times bestseller Alyson Derrick.

Introducing 'Pageboy', a captivating novel by the talented author, Elliot Page. Published in 2023 by Transworld Publ. Ltd UK, this book has quickly become a must-read in its genre. Pageboy takes you on a journey like no other, immersing you in a world that captivates your imagination and leaves you yearning for more. Elliot Page's skillful writing will keep you engaged from the first page to the last. Don't miss out on this masterpiece. Get your copy from Transworld Publ. Ltd UK today.

Medusa, a gripping novel written by the acclaimed author Jessie Burton, will take you on an unforgettable journey. Published in 2023 by Bloomsbury UK, this book is a must-read for those who appreciate a blend of suspense and mythology. Set in a world filled with mystery and intrigue, Burton's storytelling will captivate you from the first page to the last. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from one of the most talented writers of our time. Experience the magic of Medusa and let it enchant you with its rich narrative and compelling characters.

From the legendary actor and best-selling author: a novel about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic books that inspired it. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II."Wild, ambitious and exceptionally enjoyable." —Matt Haig, best-selling author The Midnight Library, The Humans and Reasons to Stay AlivePart One of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for twenty-three years.Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and, remembering the comic book he saw when he was five, draws a new version with his uncle as a World War II fighting hero. Cut to the present day: A commercially successful director discovers the 1970 comic book and decides to turn it into a contemporary superhero movie.Cue the cast: We meet the film’s extremely difficult male star, his wonderful leading lady, the eccentric writer/director, the producer, the gofer production assistant, and everyone else on both sides of the camera.Bonus material: Interspersed throughout are three comic books that are featured in the story—all created by Tom Hanks himself—including the comic book that becomes the official tie-in to this novel’s "major motion picture masterpiece."*Includes a downloadable PDF of the comics from the book and a QR code for access to the original screenplay of Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall

Bunny vs Monkey: Multiverse Mix-up is an exhilarating read from the creative mind of Jamie Smart. Published in 2023, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. The genre of this book is a thrilling mix of adventure and humor, a testament to Smart's storytelling prowess. The narrative takes you on a wild journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns, as Bunny and Monkey navigate through the multiverse. Jamie Smart's unique voice and style shine throughout the book, making it a memorable read. Published by David Fickling Books, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers. Don't miss out on this exciting adventure!

Batman: Beyond the White Knight is a thrilling novel by the talented author, Sean Murphy. This book, published in 2023, takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Gotham City. The genre of the book is a blend of mystery, action, and adventure, just like the world of Batman we all know and love. Sean Murphy's storytelling prowess is on full display as he weaves a narrative that is both compelling and immersive. The book was published by Random House LCC US, a publisher known for their diverse and high-quality publications. If you're a fan of Batman or just love a good action-packed story, Batman: Beyond the White Knight is a must-read. This book is in English.

What does it mean to create, not in "a room of one's own" but in a domestic space? Do children and genius rule each other out? In The Baby on the Fire Escape, award-winning biographer Julie Phillips traverses the shifting terrain where motherhood and creativity converge.With fierce empathy and vivid prose, Phillips evokes the intimate struggles of brilliant artists and writers, including Doris Lessing, who had to choose between her motherhood and herself; Ursula K. Le Guin, who found productive stability in family life; Audre Lorde, whose queer, polyamorous union allowed her to raise children on her own terms and Alice Neel, who once, to finish a painting, was said to have left her baby on the fire escape of her New York apartment. A meditation on maternal identity and artistic greatness, The Baby on the Fire Escape illuminates some of the most pressing conflicts in contemporary women's lives.

A fearsome young woman stormsinger and pirate hunter join forces against a deathless pirate lord in this swashbuckling Jacobean adventure on the high-seas.Launching the Winter Sea series, full of magic, betrayal and redemption, for readers of Adrienne Young, R. J. Barker and Naomi Novik. Mary Firth is a Stormsinger: a woman whose voice can still hurricanes and shatter armadas. Faced with servitude to pirate lord Silvanus Lirr, Mary offers her skills to his arch-rival in exchange for protection - and, more importantly, his help sending Lirr to a watery grave. But her new ally has a vendetta of his own, and Mary's dreams are dark and full of ghistings, spectral creatures who inhabit the ancient forests of her homeland and the figureheads of ships.Samuel Rosser is a disgraced naval officer serving aboard The Hart, an infamous privateer commissioned to bring Lirr to justice. He will stop at nothing to capture Lirr, restore his good name and reclaim the only thing that stands between himself and madness: a talisman stolen by Mary.Finally, driven into the eternal ice at the limits of their world, Mary and Samuel must choose their loyalties and battle forces older and more powerful than the pirates who would make them slaves.Come sail the Winter Sea, for action-packed, high-stakes adventures, rich characterisation and epic plots full of intrigue and betrayal.

Marlon Brando warf sich 1953 in eine schwarzlederne Perfecto-Biker-Jacke, hautenge Jeans und Chopper-Stiefel, setzte sich eine Fliegermütze auf und spielte in Der Wilde Johnny, den höhnischen Anführer des Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Im Jahr darauf verzichtete Tom of Finland in seinen Kunstwerken auf braunes Leder und schuf sich seine eigenen Wilden: muskulöse, hypermaskuline Rebellen , nun in schwarzes Leder gepresst und natürlich mit ordentlich PS zwischen den Beinen. Diesen Look übernahm noch im gleichen Jahr der Satyrs Motorcycle Club, der erste Club schwuler Biker - und ließ auf diese Weise Toms Fantasiewelt Wirklichkeit werden. Tom wäre natürlich nicht Tom gewesen, hätte er seinen neuen Schwulen-Ikonen keine eigene Note verliehen, indem er ihnen lederne Reithosen, kniehohe Stiefel und dazu Ledermützen verpasste und jedem Motorrad den Markennamen "Tom" auf den Tank schrieb. Toms Biker erschienen im Winter 1968 erstmals als zwei "Motorradburschen" in Physique Pictorial . Ein weiterer schaffte es auf die Titelseite der April-Ausgabe von 1960. Von da an beherrschten Biker den Inhalt von PP , sowohl in Würdigung seiner amerikanischen Leserschaft als auch infolge seiner eigenen wachsenden Besessenheit. Als er nach einer durchgängigen Figur suchte, seinem persönlichen Alter ego, erfand er 1968 Kake, den Inbegriff des Bikers in Lederkluft , und erzählte dessen wilde Geschichten in jeweils 26 Einzelbildern. Tom kleidete sich schließlich selbst wie Kake und trat bis zu seinem Lebensende in schwarzer Lederjacke, weißem T-Shirt, Jeans und hohen Stiefeln auf. The Little Book of Tom: Bikers enthält Toms früheste Werke für Physique Pictorial , Kake im Biker-Outfit und knisternd heiße Bikerbilder auf kompakten 192 Seiten - voll von harten Kerlen , die sich mit anderen harten Typen in schwarzem Leder verlustieren. Und zwar, ja, auf Motorrädern.

Discover a new approach to tarot with this folk-tale inspired deluxe boxed book-and-card set from tarot expert Melinda Lee Holm and lavishly illustrated by Rohan Daniel Eason.

Hit the road with this ultimate guide to exploring Europe by electric car and discover 60 sublime touring routes with detailed itineraries, maps and charging station locations. Drive into the heights of the Austrian Alps or steer past thundering waterfalls in Iceland using our expert know-how to help you plan your next epic eco-friendly adventure.

Whether it's your first time on the mat or you're a seasoned pro, the teachings in these pages offer the benefits of Pilates to everyone, no matter your fitness level. With step-by-step instructions for a variety of workouts - from beginner to advanced level - this book is the ultimate guide to developing your fitness in the comfort of your home.

"For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time"--