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The inside story of one woman’s quest to bring transparency and accountability to Big Tech, by the Facebook whistleblower who…
is determined to help us all retake control of our lives. In 2021, when news outlets feasted on “the Facebook Files,” Frances Haugen went public as the former employee who blew the whistle on the company by copying tens of thousands of pages of documents. She testified to Congress and spoke to the media. She was hailed at President Biden’s first State of the Union Address. She made sure everyone understood exactly what the documents revealed: Facebook knew it had accidentally changed its algorithm to reward extremism and refused to fix it; it knew that its customers were using the platform to foment violence, to spread falsehoods, to diminish the self-esteem of young women, and more. But how was it that Haugen was the only employee at the company who dared to step forward? The answer to that question is an inspiring tale of one young woman’s life and the choices she made. From an isolated childhood in Iowa to an unaccredited college, to one among the few women at Google in its heyday, Frances Haugen learned how to focus on what mattered, and to ignore her critics. To harness the strength of standing in the truth. The Power of One is equally inspiring—the story of a woman who went against the grain, again and again, and changed the world—and horrifying, as the culture and practices of Facebook are brought into the bright light of day, for the first time.Becoming Bionic and Other Ways Science Is Making Us Super
By Heather Camlot, Victor Wong. 2023
Mountain of Fire: Into the Heart of Volcanoes (Roberge)
By Julie Roberge, Aless Mc, Charles Simard. 2023
Global Hydrology: Processes, Resources and Environmental Management
By J. A. Jones. 1998
Global Hydrology illustrates in detail the growing importance of understanding hydrological processes and pathways as a means of effective and…
safe management of water resources. It describes current management practices and past environmental impact. It analyses the options for improving water supply and protecting the environment, emphasizing the need for international collaboration in a changing societal and environmental contextBuilding Organisation and Procedures (Longman Technician Series)
By George Forster. 1987
A Geography of Urban Places (Routledge Library Editions)
By Robert G. Putnam, Frank J. Taylor, Philip G. Kettle. 2006
This book presents a selection of readings to present varied opinions, approaches and reports from various international professional journals. Among…
the journals represented are: Regional Science Association Journal, The Canadian Geographer, The Annals of the American Association of Geographers, Economic Geography, Landscape, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation and Land Economics. This book was first published in 1970.North Sun '94: Solar Energy at High Latitudes
By Kerr McGregor. 1994
Contains 69 papers presented at the North Sun conference held in Glasgow from 7-9 September 1994. The contributions include sections…
on: solar water heating; active solar heating; photovoltaic applications; solar modelling and design tools; solar buildings; and policy and implementation.Science and Football IV
By W. Spinks, T. Reilly, A. Murphy. 2001
This edited collection brings together the latest research into the range of sports known as football.With contributions by a large…
number of the leading international researchers in the field, the book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in football, and to raise the awareness of the value of a scientific approach to the various football codes.The book contains nearly seventy papers, examining aspects ranging from match analysis and medical aspects of football to metabolism and nutrition, psychology and behaviour, and management and organization. Containing a wealth of research data, and a huge range of examples of how science can be applied; this book represents an invaluable reference for coaches, trainers, managers, medical staff, and all those involved in supporting performers in the many football codes.Drylands, which cover over half the world's area, have witnessed rapid development, exploitation and change with the discovery of mineral…
reserves, urbanization and population growth. Environmental management is critical to the conservation and sustainable use of resources. This comprehensive text offers a systematic study of the physical nature of drylands and the history of human response to and uses of these harsh landscapes. Detailed case studies, including urban as well as pastoral drylands from California to Soviet Central Asia, the Middle East, the Sahara and Australia, contrast different management approaches and problems.Environments in a Changing World (Insights Into Human Geography)
By Adrian Martin, John Huckle. 2001
While there is no shortage of of books on the environment there are few introductory texts that outline the social…
theory that informs human geographical approaches to the interactions between ecology and society. Students arriving at university often lack the understanding of history, economics, politics, sociology and philosophy that contemporary human geography requires. Environments in a Changing World addresses this deficit, providing foundation knowledge in a form that is accessible to first year students and applied to the understanding of both contemporary environmental issues and the challenge of sustainability. Students are challenged to develop and defend their own ethical and political positions on sustainability and respond to the need for new forms of ecological citizenship.R&D Investment and Impact in the Global Construction Industry (Cib Ser.)
By Adriana X. Sanchez, Keith D. Hampson, Judy A. Kraatz. 2014
R&D Investment and Impact in the Global Construction Industry brings together contributions from leading industry researchers in a diverse group…
of countries to investigate the role of research and development (R&D) in the construction industry. Investment in R&D is a proven factor in economic growth, and helps develop a more productive and innovative industry. This book explores how policy makers and industry leaders can better target future investment; and how industry and researchers can manage their efforts to improve productivity whilst addressing the environmental and social needs of their communities. Case studies present projects where R&D ideas funded by both the private and public sectors have been translated from research into practice or policy, and examine drivers, successes and barriers to the delivery of R&D in industry. Based on research from members of the CIB Task Group 85 (R&D Investment and Impact) and concluding with key insights for maximising the impact of R&D in the future, the book holds valuable lessons for practitioners, policy makers and researchers across the international construction industry.Coastal Problems: Geomorphology, Ecology and Society at the Coast
By Heather Viles, Tom Spencer. 1995
As coastal populations burgeon, problems of erosion, pollution and coastal change are becoming ever more serious and necessitate scientifically informed…
management strategies. This authoritative new study discusses the causes of, and possible solutions to, some of the more pressing problems at the coast, against a background of the natural geomorphological and ecological workings of coastal environments.A holistic approach to the understanding of coastal problems is suggested, which integrates geomorphology, ecology and society through a consideration of the basic processes at work. Coastal problems are caused by both human and natural impacts, often working in conjunction with each other; thus drawing on their wide experience of temperate and tropical coasts the authors consider all types of coastal problems, ranging from those produced entirely naturally to those where the human impact dominates. Extensive use is made of case studies drawn from around the world, from beach erosion along the Nigerian coast to the recovery of the Vietnamese mangroves from war damage. A major theme of the book is that, given recent downgrading of predictions of future sea level rise, it is the distinctive geomorphological, ecological and societal aspects of each coast which are the vital factors.'Coastal Problems' brings together material vital to any attempts to understand and manage our coasts and will be of interest to all those concerned with the environment and its management.Fire Safety and Risk Management: for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
By Fire Protection Association. 2015
This textbook is directly aligned to the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, with each element of…
the syllabus explained in detail. Each chapter guides the student through the syllabus with references to legal frameworks and guidelines. Images, tables, case studies and key information are highlighted within the text to make learning more productive. Covering fire behaviour, safety, management, risk assessment, prevention and the changes to HSG65, the book can also be used as a daily reference by professionals. Written by experts in the field of fire safety Complete coverage that goes beyond the syllabus content making it a useful resource after study Illustrated throughout to enhance understandingDeveloping Wind Power Projects: Theory and Practice
By Tore Wizelius. 2006
Wind power is developing rapidly, in terms of both the number of new installations and in interest from stakeholders including…
policy-makers, NGOs, research scientists, industry and the general public. Unlike the majority of other texts on wind power, which are written primarily for engineers or policy analysts, this book specifically targets those interested in, or planning to develop, wind power projects. Having outlined wind power basics and explained the underlying resource and technology, the author explores the interactions between wind power and society, and the main aspects of project development, including siting, economics and legislation. This book will be an essential reference for professionals developing new sites, government officials and consultants reviewing related applications, and both specialists and non-specialists studying wind power project development.Geographies of Economies
By Roger Lee, Jane Wills. 1997
Setting out to explore the intersections of economy and geography, this book brings together contributions from the world's top economic…
geographers.Over forty contributors draw upon contemporary theory and experience to explore the cultural and social constitution of economic geographies, processes of globalisation and new forms of political regulation and practice. Although focusing upon 'new' economic geography, the book also illustrates the many connections with previous scholarship as scholars seek to reconstruct the traditions of political economy to understand the contemporary world.Highlighting and illustrating contemporary developments, the book opens up discussion about the implications of the complex geographies involved. In pointing to new directions of research and debate, this major statement in state of the art economic geography demonstrates the central relevance of economic geography not only in understanding the trajectories of change but in proposing alternatives.Transient Free Surface Flows in Building Drainage Systems
By John Swaffield. 2015
Climate change will present a series of challenges to engineers concerned with the provision of both building internal appliance drainage…
networks and rainwater systems within the building boundary, generally identified as the connection to the sewer network. Climate change is now recognised as presenting both water shortage and enhanced rainfall design scenarios.In response to predictions about immanent climate change Transient Free Surface Flows in Building Drainage Systems addresses problems such as the reduction in water available to remove waste from buildings, and conversely, the increase in frequency of tropical-type torrential rain. Starting with introductory chapters that explain the theories and principles of solid transport, free surface flows within drainage networks, and attenuating appliance discharge flows, this book allows readers from a variety of backgrounds to fully engage with this crucial subject matter. Later chapters apply these theories to the design of sanitary and rainwater systems. Case studies highlight the applicability of the method in assessing the appropriateness of design approaches.In this unique book, research in modelling for free surface flows at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University is drawn on to provide a highly authoritative, physics-based study of this complex engineering issue.Environmental Crises: Geographical Case Studies in Post-Socialist Eurasia
By Tatvana Sailko. 2001
Provides students with an in-depth historic and contemporary understanding of the causes, magnitude and implications of the different types of…
environmental crises in the countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography
By Chris B. Jones. 1997
A concise text presenting the fundamental concepts in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), emphasising an understanding of techniques in management, analysis…
and graphic display of spatial information.Divided into five parts - the first part reviews the development and application of GIS, followed by a summary of the characteristics and representation of geographical information. It concludes with an overview of the functions provided by typical GIS systems. Part Two introduces co-ordinate systems and map projections, describes methods for digitising map data and gives an overview of remote sensing. Part Three deals with data storage and database management, as well as specialised techniques for accessing spatial data. Spatial modelling and analytical techniques for decision making form the subject of Part Four, while the final part is concerned with graphical representation, emphasising issues of graphics technology, cartographic design and map generalisation.Chemistry 2e
By Paul Flowers, Richard Langley, Edward J. Neth, Klaus Theopold, WIlliam R. Robinson. 2019
This is the official print version of this OpenStax textbook. OpenStax makes full-color hardcover and B&W paperback print copies available…
for students who prefer a hardcopy textbook to go with the free digital version of this OpenStax title. The textbook content is exactly the same as the OpenStax digital book. This textbook is available for free download at the OpenStax dot org website, but as many students prefer to study with hardcopy books, we offer affordable OpenStax textbooks for sale through Amazon as well as most campus bookstores.Estimating and Tendering for Building Work (Longman Technician Series)
By Ronald Carl Smith. 1986
"...my message to lecturers in building/quantity surveying is to 'put it on your course list for essential reading' and to…
students and practitioners 'buy it' " Building Technology & ManagementProvides a practical introduction to understanding the costs encountered on a building project together with an appreciation of the many factors influencing them.