Oil pulses through our daily lives. It is the plastic we touch, the food we eat, and the way we move. Oil politics in the twentieth century was about the management of abundance, state power, and market growth. The legacy of this age of plenty includes declining conventional oil reserves, volatile prices, climate change, and enduring poverty in many oil-rich countries. The politics of oil are now at a turning point, and its future will not be like its past. In this in-depth primer to one of the world’s most significant industries, authors Gavin Bridge and Philippe Le Billon take a fresh look at the contemporary political economy of oil. Going beyond simple assertions of peak oil and an oil curse, they point to an industry reordered by global shifts in demand toward Asia, growing reliance on unconventional reserves, international commitments to reduce carbon emissions, a growing campaign for fossil fuel divestment, and violent political struggles in many producer states. As a new geopolitics of oil emerges, the need for effective global oil governance becomes imperative. Highlighting the growing influence of civil society and attentive to the efforts of firms and states to craft new institutions, this fully updated second edition identifies the challenges and opportunities to curtail price volatility, curb demand and the growth of dirty oil, decarbonize energy systems, and improve governance in oil-producing countries.
Oil pulses through our daily lives. It is the plastic we touch, the food we eat, and the way we move. Oil politics in the twentieth century was about the management of abundance, state power, and market growth. The legacy of this age of plenty includes declining conventional oil reserves, volatile prices, climate change, and enduring poverty in many oil-rich countries. The politics of oil are now at a turning point, and its future will not be like its past. In this in-depth primer to one of the world’s most significant industries, authors Gavin Bridge and Philippe Le Billon take a fresh look at the contemporary political economy of oil. Going beyond simple assertions of peak oil and an oil curse, they point to an industry reordered by global shifts in demand toward Asia, growing reliance on unconventional reserves, international commitments to reduce carbon emissions, a growing campaign for fossil fuel divestment, and violent political struggles in many producer states. As a new geopolitics of oil emerges, the need for effective global oil governance becomes imperative. Highlighting the growing influence of civil society and attentive to the efforts of firms and states to craft new institutions, this fully updated second edition identifies the challenges and opportunities to curtail price volatility, curb demand and the growth of dirty oil, decarbonize energy systems, and improve governance in oil-producing countries.
Energy and Society is the first major text to provide an extensive critical treatment of energy issues informed by recent research on energy in the social sciences. Written in an engaging and accessible style it draws new thinking on uneven development, consumption, vulnerability and transition together to illustrate the social significance of energy systems in the global North and South. The book features case studies, examples, discussion questions, activities, recommended reading and more, to facilitate its use in teaching. Energy and Society deploys contemporary geographical concepts and approaches but is not narrowly disciplinary. Its critical perspective highlights connections between energy and significant socio-economic and political processes, such as globalisation, urban isation, international development and social justice, and connects important issues that are often treated in isolation, such as resource availability, energy security, energy access and low-carbon transition.Co-authored by leading researchers and based on current research and thinking in the social sciences, Energy and Society presents a distinctive geographical approach to contemporary energy issues. It is an essential resource for upperlevel undergraduates and Master’s students in geography, environmental studies, urban studies, energy studies and related fields.
Energy and Society is the first major text to provide an extensive critical treatment of energy issues informed by recent research on energy in the social sciences. Written in an engaging and accessible style it draws new thinking on uneven development, consumption, vulnerability and transition together to illustrate the social significance of energy systems in the global North and South. The book features case studies, examples, discussion questions, activities, recommended reading and more, to facilitate its use in teaching. Energy and Society deploys contemporary geographical concepts and approaches but is not narrowly disciplinary. Its critical perspective highlights connections between energy and significant socio-economic and political processes, such as globalisation, urban isation, international development and social justice, and connects important issues that are often treated in isolation, such as resource availability, energy security, energy access and low-carbon transition.Co-authored by leading researchers and based on current research and thinking in the social sciences, Energy and Society presents a distinctive geographical approach to contemporary energy issues. It is an essential resource for upperlevel undergraduates and Master’s students in geography, environmental studies, urban studies, energy studies and related fields.
In a world increasingly preoccupied by borders, bridges celebrate the possibility of connection, allowing the flow of goods, people and ideas. Bridges are among our grandest physical structures with the power of transforming lives and economies, but we also stand (or fall) upon the simple arch of bones in our feet. Text is a bridge between writer and reader, and conversation builds bridges of understanding between minds. Dr Gavin Francis has spent his life fascinated by the power of bridges to improve human connection. In The Bridge Between Worlds he examines bridges both actual and metaphorical, on a journey through more than twenty countries, across four decades of travel. From Rome's Ponte Sant'Angelo to Brooklyn, Victoria Falls to London, Singapore to Siberia, this thought-provoking book reflects on connections between nations and between individuals. Francis demonstrates what the building of bridges has meant to our civilisation, how crossings can enrich our lives, and the price we pay when we tear them down.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a fascinating meditation on bridges around the world, exploring how these structures can improve human connection
"Is our faith a unilateral contract to acquire a free ticket to heaven, or is it a two-way blood covenant between us and our savior...a commitment unto death?" So begins the first essay in this book, a collection of essays by Gavin Finley, MD. These writings are prophetic. They do not follow conventional wisdom, nor do they stand with the status quo. What the writing of Gavin Finley will do is shake up our staid notions -- bringing old paradigms into question and new thoughts into view. Reminiscent of the best of C.S. Lewis, Francis Shaeffer, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the writing of Gavin Finley is not for the faint of heart. At turns acerbic and brilliant, this writing is for those whose heart yearns for the deeper quest in God, and a deeper understanding of who we are, and where we are going in the coming seasons. These essays outline a glorious Bride, awaiting the return of her Beloved by actively walking out His end-time plan!
Written by experts, this book is based on recent research findings in high-frequency isolated bidirectional DC-DC converters with wide voltage range. It presents advanced power control methods and new isolated bidirectional DC-DC topologies to improve the performance of isolated bidirectional converters. Providing valuable insights, advanced methods and practical design guides on the DC-DC conversion that can be considered in applications such as microgrid, bidirectional EV chargers, and solid state transformers, it is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and engineers in the field of isolated bidirectional DC-DC converters.
Written by experts, this book is based on recent research findings in high-frequency isolated bidirectional DC-DC converters with wide voltage range. It presents advanced power control methods and new isolated bidirectional DC-DC topologies to improve the performance of isolated bidirectional converters. Providing valuable insights, advanced methods and practical design guides on the DC-DC conversion that can be considered in applications such as microgrid, bidirectional EV chargers, and solid state transformers, it is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and engineers in the field of isolated bidirectional DC-DC converters.
Are you curious, like me about unsolved mermaid mysteries? Why throughout history and around the world there are so many artworks, legends, and myths surrounding a story about a creature appearing to be half human, and half fish? Like me, I'm sure you have wondered, is the mermaid myth really true? Well, I can tell you mermaids are real. How do I know? I saw a mermaid under the Sellwood Bridge on a rock hiding in some berry bushes. Yes, I saw a real mermaid. Let me explain further, I'm here to help you understand meeting a mermaid is not what you would think. How so? Well, from my first hand experience I can easily say a mermaid sighting is difficult to explain. Why? Because it happens so fast, it's like a surprise and unexpected. I had never seen a mermaid before or after. I was spellbound and shocked. The experience was confusing, riddled with fear and doubt. Did I just see a mermaid? No, it's not mermaid it's a seal. No, not a seal then what is it? Oh my goodness I saw mermaid. Why did a mermaid let me see her? I don't really know however, after reflection what lingered was a profound respect and deep reverence for the fragile, delicate, and amazing world we live in. The feeling was awesome. Who is this mermaid and what did she want with me? She said, "Black Fin. My name is Black Fin." Crazy, right? Perhaps. More important than just feeling off balance I did feel freer after meeting Black Fin. Free to open my eyes and invite a new view of my surroundings. I felt free to see and discover beauty all around me all the time. Did Black Fin appear on the rock under the Sellwood Bridge to inspire me to appreciate the sacredness of nature? I wondered. Still the mind hammered me with questions. Yes, I felt afraid, yet, somewhere somehow inside of myself I knew I couldn't dismiss what happened to me. I couldn't shake it off. And then, I realized the only way I could comprehend what happened to me was to let go of my fear. I had to fly free of my mental taboos and accept what happened was an experience beyond my current understanding of what is real or not real. Yes, I allowed this magical experience to penetrate my heart. Then, and only then did I understand the truth behind why Black Fin let me see her. It became crystal clear what I needed to do. I needed to find the courage to tell the world I saw a mermaid under the Sellwood Bridge on April 10, 2011. Yes, I saw a real mermaid. Buy online here (Print and Kindle versions available online here) and read "Mermaid Black Fin Under the Sellwood Bridge," By Catherine Garvin. Reviews and testimonials: Michael Shulman said, "The story was truly captivating. I have driven over the Sellwood Bridge and ridden my bike over it, but I will never look at the bridge the same way again." Clayton Deaver said, "A love story, a fantasy, danger, tragedy and redemption, Catherine Garvin spins a yarn which is simple and imparts emotion, it was an easy read which was over too soon." Anesh commented, "This was not at all what I expected. The author made it seem like this was a book about encounters of black fin. Nice story though if you're looking to read one." Imagine now the possibility of meeting a real mermaid. I invite you to journey with me as you read the folklore story of Mermaid Black Fin Under the Sellwood Bridge. (Buy the book online, click here and read now) Thank you and many blessings, Catherine
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Från det romerska torget till digitala valutor – hur har marknaden utvecklats under historiens gång och hur kan den komma att se ut i framtiden? Denna antologi gör en djupdykning i marknadsutvecklingen och tittar närmare på marknaders avgörande roll i att utforma samtiden men tar också upp den brännande frågan om hur vi ska navigera mot en hållbar framtid. I tankeväckande essäer skrivna av internationella forskare, politiker och andra sakkunniga utforskas marknadens dynamik. Med utgångspunkt i de antika torgen och i det medeltida Europas marknader undersöker författarna hur tekniska framsteg, konsumentbeteende och geopolitisk strategi – till exempel den politik som utövades under Reagan-eran – har format nutida marknader. Slutligen tar boken upp de utmaningar för stabiliteten på marknaden som utgörs av auktoritära stater och AI. Boken finns även i engelsk utgåva, The Market.
This book contains proven internet marketing steps and strategies on how to market on the Internet successfully for under $100 and in many cases for FREE Internet Marketing can be a monumental task if you don't know where to start. Many people just give up before they even start because they're so overwhelmed, but it doesn't have to be this way.Internet Marketing can work for you just as it has for many others. You just have to have a plan.For some people it is the excessive expense that derails them from Internet Marketing, but if you know where to look and put your efforts you can be marketing online for under $100.My goal is for you to accomplish just that, to be marketing online successfully for under $100 and for you to feel confident enough to do it in the next few days.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...How To Use A Blog To Market Your BusinessUsing Facebook And Twitter Effectively for Internet MarketingHow Uploading Videos On YouTube Can Rapidly Promote Your BusinessHow You Can List Your Business On Google Places For Better Customer AccessCreating A LinkedIn Account For Great PromotionEmail Marketing And How It Is Still Wildly Effective If Done ProperlyGet your copy today Check Out What Others Are Saying About Internet Marketing..."This was some incredible information that was definitely needed to help my business. I probably highlighted more information from this than any book I've purchased before. Very helpful and timely "- Amarie (Amazon Purchase)"Great book that will help beginners to veteran's on how to use internet marketing effectively and inexpensively. Though relatively "short" it is absent of useless fluff and gets straight to the point. the information inside can be life changing and definitely worth the price point Overall a very informative read that I will refer back to time and time again."-Brian (Amazon Purchase)Since starting my online business, I have been looking for a good overall guide to improve my marketing strategy and this book was exactly what I needed. Lots of value in this book, I was pleasantly surprised. Well written and packed with great tips and strategies. I can't wait to start implementing them and watch my business grow "- Beau (Amazon Purchase)
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After two decades, data processing has finally, and probably forever, found its niche among civil engineering and construction (CEC) professionnals, through word processors, digitizing tables, management software, and increasingly via drawing software and computer-aided design (CAD), recently, robots have even started invading work sites. What are the main trends of CAD and robotics in the field of architecture and civil enginee ring? What type of R&D effort do university and industrial laboratories undertake to devise the professional software that will be on the market in the next three to five years? These are the issues which will be addressed during this symposium. To this effect, we have planned concurrently an equipment and software show, as well as a twofold conference. Robotic is just starting in the field of civil engineering and construction. A pioneer, the Civil Engineering Departement of Carnegie-Mellon University, in the United States, organized the first two international symposia, in 1984 and 1985 in Pittsburgh. This is the third meeting on the subject (this year, however, we have also included CAD). It constitutes the first large international symposium where CAD experts, specialists in architecture and CEC robotics will meet. From this standpoint, it should be an ideal forum for exchanging views and expe riences on a wide range of topics, and we hope it will give rise to novel applications and new syntheses. This symposium is intented for scientists, teachers, students and also for manufacturers and all CEC professionals.
The Chicago summer is heating up... In a luxurious hotel off Michigan Avenue, Detective Gavin Nolan arrives on a grisly scene. Two men have been brutally murdered, and one of the victims has a familiar face. The twisted display is like nothing Gavin has ever seen, but it's the message scrawled in blood on the bathroom mirror that leaves him reeling: Gavin, you could have saved me. Other men have been viciously slain as well over the last few weeks. As he dives further into the victims' lives, Gavin and his partner, Derrick, discover that each of the men have a common thread-one that Gavin shares. It's a reality he has suppressed for years. On top of Gavin's personal chaos, the killer is displaying the bodies in a series of specific designs to depict a long ago memory. Recognizing the pattern, Gavin soon is forced to recall the dark event. In order to catch the killer, Gavin must reconcile his past. Before he becomes the final victim himself.GAVIN is a sexual thriller that will leave you breathless...WARNING: This book contains graphic scenes, explicit language, and violent, sexual situations.
When four members of one family-owned corporation are kidnapped off the streets in Honolulu, Gavin's intel says this is a corporate espionage case ... but is it? There's not much to like about this case. Too many people are involved, ... including an old friend of Gavin's. But, as Gavin digs deeper into the motives of the suspect pool, events get uglier, and bodies start to fall. Rosalina has no idea how she ended up in this nightmare, but all she cares about is her ailing parents who have been separated from her and her sister. Even when she and her sister are freed, Rosalina finds no sign of their mother or father. Trying to rescue them means deciphering friend from foe ... It comes down to the wire as this close family corporation falls apart, revealing the core of darkness inside, ... and leaves Gavin and Rosalina struggling to stay safe as enemies work to take out them both.
This was supposed to be a casual thing. Exclusive, yes, but only casually seeing one another in a sexual relationship. I wasn't surprised when I caught feelings after by being involved with Austin, especially with everything that happened. What caught me off guard though, was where I stood with Gavin and Vaughn. We were plowing through casual straight into serious territory, just as everything else was crumbling apart around me. I just hope that I can keep it together when Gavin takes us a huge step forward by deciding that meeting parents will somehow solidify our relationship.Why don't I have the sense to say no?
