Climate change is big business. Much of the money so-called green policies cost us goes straight into the pockets of a bewildering range of special interests. Around the world companies are making billions out of the schemes governments have put in place saying they will curb global warming and protect us from the threat of climate change. There is little evidence that those policies are an efficient way to cut emissions. They simply do not represent good value, and the public are right to...

In the noise of the debate about the EU, it is rare for fundamental questions to be asked. For example, for what purposes should we have international institutions at all? Does the EU meet those purposes and, if not, is reform possible? This book considers these questions. An international team of renowned authors looks at each area of economic policy in which the EU has an interest, as well as at the governing structures of the EU, and asks what, if anything, the EU should be doing. In mo...

Step into sixteenth-century England to shatter the myth of squalor and uncover the fascinating history of daily hygiene. Perfect for an educational commute or an afternoon of historical discovery, this immersive journey walks you through the streets, manors, and artisan workshops of the era. You will explore a world where staying clean meant much more than climbing into a steaming wooden tub.Instead of modern plumbing, society relied on a rigorous, layered system of crisp linens, m...

Step into sixteenth-century England to shatter the myth of squalor and uncover the fascinating history of daily hygiene. Perfect for an educational commute or an afternoon of historical discovery, this immersive journey walks you through the streets, manors, and artisan workshops of the era. You will explore a world where staying clean meant much more than climbing into a steaming wooden tub.Instead of modern plumbing, society relied on a rigorous, layered system of crisp linens, m...

Step into sixteenth-century England to shatter the myth of squalor and uncover the fascinating history of daily hygiene. Perfect for an educational commute or an afternoon of historical discovery, this immersive journey walks you through the streets, manors, and artisan workshops of the era. You will explore a world where staying clean meant much more than climbing into a steaming wooden tub.Instead of modern plumbing, society relied on a rigorous, layered system of crisp linens, m...

Step into sixteenth-century England to shatter the myth of squalor and uncover the fascinating history of daily hygiene. Perfect for an educational commute or an afternoon of historical discovery, this immersive journey walks you through the streets, manors, and artisan workshops of the era. You will explore a world where staying clean meant much more than climbing into a steaming wooden tub.Instead of modern plumbing, society relied on a rigorous, layered system of crisp linens, m...

Economists insist that recovery is at hand, yet unemployment remains high, real estate values continue to drop, and governments stagger under record deficits. The End of Growth proposes a startling diagnosis: humanity has reached a fundamental turning point in its economic history. The expansionary trajectory of industrial civilization is colliding with non-negotiable, natural limits. Richard Heinberg's latest landmark work goes to the heart of the ongoing financial crisis, explaining how ...

A blueprint for the nation after the boom.Australians have just lived through a period of exceptional prosperity, but, says influential economist Ross Garnaut, the Dog Days are on their way. Are we ready for the challenges ahead?In Dog Days, Garnaut explains how we got here, what we can expect next and the tough choices we need to make to survive the new economic conditions. Are we clever enough – and our leaders courageous enough – to change what ...

How can we help poorer countries become richer without harming the planet? Is there a way of reconciling prosperity with nature? World-renowned economist Paul Collier offers smart, surprising and above all realistic answers to this dilemma. Steering a path between the desires of unchecked profiteering and the romantic views of environmentalists, he explores creative ways to deal with poverty, overpopulation and climate change -showing that the solutions needn't cost the earth. The book pro...

Australia's response to climate change must truly baffle outsiders. Why do our leaders pretend that they are leading the world in the battle against global warming? When do environmental risks outweigh economic benefits? Why dig deeper when the rest of the world is looking for alternatives to coal?Why do our leaders pretend that they are leading the world in the battle against global warming? When do environmental risks outweigh economic benefits? Why dig deeper ...

"A landmark study in the struggle to contain climate change, the greatest challenge of our era. I urge everyone to read it."—Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of AmericaSince it first appeared, this book has achieved a classic status. Reprinted many times since its publication, it remains the only work that looks in detail at the political issues posed by global warming. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and provides a state-of-the...

Picture South Africa ten years from now: Are the angry poor rising up and seizing land and businesses? Or has economic reform created jobs and growth? Is an increasingly desperate government clamping down on freedoms? Or do the middle classes still braai in suburban bliss? South Africa is at a tipping point, and small shifts in political and economic conditions can bring about dramatic changes. Unemployment, slow growth, threats to freedom of speech, and poor education can send the country...