Learn C is a book designed to teach yourself the ANSI C language. ANSI C language is one of the most important programming languages and the base for other languages such as C#, C++, and Objective-C.Learn C won't only teach you the ANSI C language, but also will get you into programming. This book includes sample code and beginner apps to get you fluent in coding quickly and easily.All of the iOS apps are programmed using Obj-C, which is a superset of ANSI C.In only...

This is a science-backed, action-focused manual for high performers and ambitious individuals who want to own their mornings and dominate their days. It blends chronobiology, neuroscience, elite routines, and practical tactics into a no-fluff playbook that transforms the reader’s identity into an early riser.

This publication offers a comprehensive regional-level analysis of Southeast Asia’s fragile recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that damaged some core economic drivers and sank millions into poverty. It gives a rundown of how eight Southeast Asian countries have dealt with the pandemic and are now beginning to recover. It looks at how countries have reshaped their economies to cope with the crisis and considers the impact of job losses as COVID-19 sent development gains into r...

Small island developing states in the Pacific are urgently seeking to address the challenges of climate change, energy security, and energy access by generating more renewable energy and reducing their reliance on imported fossil fuels. This publication highlights lessons from 26 case studies in the Cook Islands and Tonga. It provides recommendations on how to improve the implementation of battery energy storage and renewable energy-based hybrid electricity systems. It focuses on the techn...

Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies have brought about unprecedented changes to labor markets, and the coronavirus disease further hastened digital transformations. While the application of 4IR technologies spell opportunities for productivity growth and income gains, they also create challenges, including job losses. Investing in skills for 4IR and incorporating 4IR technologies in the delivery of training can smoothen the transition to 4IR workplaces. To provide insights on t...

Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) is a pivotal step in the development phase because it determines the bankability of wind projects. The Asian Development Bank’s Quantum Leap in Wind Power Development in Asia and the Pacific project has developed WRA guidelines that encapsulate best practices for new and emerging wind energy markets with the goal of accelerating wind energy development. The guidelines address challenges to policy support for WRA, wind measurement, wind data processing, wind f...

This publication reviews recent developments in emerging East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options. It covers the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; and the Republic of Korea.

This report shows how improving gender mainstreaming via the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030 (GMS-2030) can bolster inclusivity and ensure women benefit equally from regional cooperation initiatives. Highlighting common barriers hindering women’s participation, it explains how the Gender Strategy Implementation Plan (GSIP) 2025–2030 aims to develop innovative new ways to mainstream gender, explicitly address gender barriers, and tackle pervasi...

Agriculture deals with vastly different raw materials, products, and production technologies, generating pollution that is equally diverse and complex and involving biosafety issues. For small-scale operations, limited resources and capacity exacerbate the challenges of controlling pollution and managing health and safety issues. This publication compares major pollution control technologies, especially their cost-effectiveness in tackling air and water pollution and the solid and hazardou...

This publication explores rural wastewater management in the People’s Republic of China and suggests ways forward. It highlights current institutional arrangements and recent policy developments, including regulations, funding arrangements, and education and participatory approaches used to improve wastewater management in rural areas. It includes a summary of provincial case studies showing challenges faced and achievements to date. It also provides an overview of approaches used to impro...

This study outlines actions Cambodia can take to diversify its economy and shows how cutting business costs, tackling human capital deficits, and reducing vulnerability to external shocks can help drive sustainable, inclusive growth. Exploring how Cambodia became one of Asia’s fastest growing economies, the study aims to show how the country can overcome existing constraints and address emerging challenges to reach upper-middle income status by 2030. It identifies opportunities to diversif...

This publication explores how climate change impacts education systems in Asia and the Pacific. It underscores the need for investing in climate-resilient school facilities and integrating education for climate action (E4CA), including green skills and climate literacy, in basic, secondary, vocational, and higher education. Outlining eight calls to action, the publication provides policymakers with strategies to make education systems climate-ready. Case studies from across Asia and the Pa...