This book provides a unique introduction to Bitcoin mining’s energy use and environmental impacts. Bitcoin, the largest and most well-known cryptocurrency, has ignited the world of decentralized finance and digital currencies. However, Bitcoin has a major problem: it uses massive amounts of energy to produce or ‘mine’ the coins, and this energy use has tremendous environmental consequences. By recent estimates, Bitcoin mining’s global electricity use is larger than entire countries such as...

What can Mary Wollstonecraft teach Christians about sexual ethics? Can John Stuart Mill help the church understand toleration? Are there lessons for the Christian world from writers like Marx, Nehru, Shelley, Popper, and Hume? Atheism for Christians looks at the work of some of the most influential secular thinkers and asks what Christians can learn without giving up their faith or core values. Looking at important modern issues such as gender equality, same-sex marriage, creationism and e...

History in a Post-Truth World: Theory and Praxis explores one of the most significant paradigm shifts in public discourse. A post-truth environment that appeals primarily to emotion, elevates personal belief, and devalues expert opinion has important implications far beyond Brexit or the election of Donald Trump, and has a profound impact on how history is produced and consumed. Post-truth history is not merely a synonym for lies. This book argues that indifference to historicity ...

This book applies concepts from ethics, justice, and political philosophy to five sets of contemporary energy problems cutting across time, economics, politics, geography, and technology.In doing so, the authors derive two key energy justice principles from modern theories of distributive justice, procedural justice, and cosmopolitan justice. The prohibitive principle states that "energy systems must be designed and constructed in such a way that they do not unduly interfe...

How can you stand out in a crowded marketplace? To become more visible and be known as the go-to person in your industry you need to become a published author. After all, everyone wants to do business with ‘the person that wrote the book.’ A published book earns you instant trust and credibility with potential clients. It puts you on a pedestal, immediately differentiating you as a leader in your industry, an Author-ity. In Author-ity you will discover: • Why your book is the new ‘business...

A surprise heat shouldn't lead to two little pink lines…As a successful Omega, I take pride in my work. With my upcoming heat edging closer, I had everything organised. Well, I did—until a company restructure sends me scrambling at the last minute, and fate lands me in the hands of Uri Rothschild, our COO… and my new scent match.One scorching moment, one unexpected heat flare-up, and now I'm pregnant—with my boss's baby.Before I can even tell Uri th...

From writing fan fiction to campaigning for better media representation, fandom and participatory culture have long been seen as tools to resist dominant narratives and fight for a better future. But participatory culture is not always socially and politically progressive; rather, as Participatory Culture Wars demonstrates, it can be politically regressive and socially reactive. Communities coalesce around the exclusionary and the misinformed.Fans, fandoms, and fan practice...

The Development Research in Practice handbook is the quintessential desk reference for empirical researchers, policymakers, managers, and students. It provides an introduction to modern, transparent, and ethical research practices involving development data.

Up to date for the 2023 SQE1 specification, this book will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of business law and practice as it is assessed as part of SQE 1. It is a clear and concise overview of the subject and is split into two parts, the first part dealing with business law and practice and the second exploring principles of taxation relevant to businesses and their stakeholders. The guide provides plenty of opportunities for testing functioning legal knowl...

In this book candidates for SQE1 will find an accessible, clear, and concise overview of Property Practice and will be able to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject.Up to date for the 2023 SQE1 specification, the text is split into three parts: the first is an overview of core knowledge areas of freehold real estate law and practice and the second explores core knowledge areas of leasehold real estate law and practice. The final section covers pr...

This SQE1 revision guide covers the requirements of the SRA SQE1 2026 specification for property practice, which will be examined within the FLK2 assessments in January and July 2027. Designed specifically to help you prepare for the SQE1 assessment, it provides a clear, concise and highly focused overview of the subject, with sections on freehold and leasehold law and practice, and property taxation.The book is clearly structured around the SRA specification and focuses only on th...

In this book candidates for SQE1 will find an accessible, clear, and concise overview of Property Practice and will be able to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject.The text is split into three parts: the first is an overview of core knowledge areas of freehold real estate law and practice and the second explores core knowledge areas of leasehold real estate law and practice. The final section covers property taxation. The guide gives students the opportunity to ...