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‘ A sparkling tour through the stories of the symbols we know so well’ – Tim Marshall Starting with flags that we know, this captivating history explains the origins and hidden meanings of flags, tak …

When you look at the world through the lens of upfront carbon, everything changes The astonishing upfront carbon of everyday objects from coffee cups to heat pumps, and why electric bikes, not electr …

‘Climate Change Solutions For Everyday Life’ is a comprehensive guide that empowers individuals to take actionable steps in combatting climate change through daily habits and choices. The book d …

The Measure of America, 2010-2011 , is the definitive report on the overall well-being of all Americans. How are Americans doing—compared to one another and compared to the rest of the world? This im …

Amid melting glaciers, rising waters, and spreading droughts, Earth has ceased to tolerate our pretense of mastery over it. But how can we confront climate change when political crises keep exploding …

Statistical data and evidence-based claims are increasingly central to our everyday lives. Critically examining ‘Big Data’, this book charts the recent explosion in sources of data, including those p …

Several decades of psychometric research have led to the development of sophisticated models for multidimensional test data, and in recent years, multidimensional item response theory (MIRT) has beco …

HOW BIG IS GLOBAL WARMING? ACTUAL AVERAGE TEMPERATURES ACTUAL WINTER TEMPERATURES WHAT CAN WE COMPARE GLOBAL WARMING TO? SEASONAL WARMING (WINTER TO SUMMER) THE ACTUAL TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT CITIES …

Almost everyone agrees on the need to transition the global economy to net zero. But how do we do it? And how do we do it faster? If you feel demoralized, depressed or confused about the climate cris …

Those concerned about climate change might feel like they are stuck in a bad dream. Like being chased in the forest at 3am and unable to break free. The threat is obvious, yet little is being done. W …