English | 2022 | ISBN: 3110344203 | 530 pages | True PDF EPUB | 25.49 MB
The operation of everything in the universe needs a special „material"-energy. The earth is no exception. There are many kinds of energy sources on earth. But where does the earth's energy come from? The answer is that everything grows under the sun. Developing renewable energy is of strategic importance to achieve sustainable energy supply. Simulating natural photosynthesis is the ultimate goal of effi cient solar energy conversion. Photovoltaic technology has been widely used in industry and will be one of the major energy sources in the future. Developing new materials and structures, the photoelectric conversion effi ciency of solar cells will be improved day by day, and solar cells will attract more and more attention. This book presents principles of solar photovoltaic conversion, and introduces the physical and chemical processes involved. Mechanisms which affect solar cell performance are also discussed.
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English | 2022 | ISBN: 0760373302 | 348 pages | True EPUB | 15.28 MB
Drawing and painting realistic flowers is achievable! Create a wide variety of blooms and greenery using an easy step-by-step method, then add watercolor for gorgeous effects.
In Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers , discover how to draw flowers such as cosmos, hibiscus, canola, lily of the valley, hydrangea, foxglove , and more from various angles, and learn about perspective and shading . Once you have the skills to draw a single flower, learn how to draw groupings and wreaths . Mix in leaves and smaller flowers to create a variety of looks .

English | 2022 | ISBN: 0367505894 | 265 pages | True EPUB | 27.93 MB
"Knowing various frameworks and methodologies is crucial.. This book takes you one step further by transforming individuals or teams into adaptable problem-solving powerhouses."
George Ketsiakidis , Design Researcher, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1419764020 | 150 pages | True EPUB | 23.15 MB
Guided encouragement for anyone in search of creative motivation––why start tomorrow when you can start today ? Do It Today is for anyone in search of creative motivation. This is for people who make things (or want to). People who have dreams (or want to find some). People who are seeking motivation in their daily lives (or want to shake up their routines and discover something new). We want to live fuller lives. We want to feel alive and as though we're spending our time on the people, commitments, tasks, and work that matter most to us.
Now is a crucial time for this message of reinvention and possibility. Call it motivation, inspiration, encouragement, or a gentle kick in the pants, but with its mix of storytelling and service, Do It Today will act as an urgent reminder that new possibilities are open for everyone—and together we can map out a way to find them. Do It Today is a generous, empathetic, and accessible guide combining short essays, prompts, and open-ended questions that will inspire action, and is inventively designed to give the reader space to dream and plan. You will read, feel motivated, then put down this book and move. Why start tomorrow when you can start today ?

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1486315844 | 136 pages | True PDF EPUB | 53.99 MB
Australia's complex, beautiful and diverse flora is showcased in stunning botanic gardens across the continent. Through exquisite colour photographs taken at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) or during field trips with the National Seed Bank, Fanny Karouta-Manasse celebrates the minute and intriguing details of these plants.
This second edition of Discovering Australian Flora explains how plants are displayed in the ANBG according to themes and provides clear and simple geographical, historical and botanical information, including descriptions of plant characteristics. It also describes the unique features of Australian flora, such as their reliance on fire and ability to survive in poor soil, and looks in detail at the two dominant genera in the Australian landscape – Eucalyptus and Acacia .

English | 2022 | ISBN: 0197607853 | 561 pages | True PDF EPUB | 44.64 MB
A set of state of the art empirical analyses at the country, regional, and global level that work from a new theoretical framework that analyzes the politics of growth and stagnation.
As highlighted by the recent debate on 'secular stagnation,' economic growth has slowed down considerably, and this has given rise to a host of new problems, from financial instability to the collapse of mainstream parties. What happens when growththe main mechanism of capitalist legitimationis harder to come by and less broadly shared? And how should we think about capitalist diversity in the context of global stagnation?

English | 2022 | ISBN: 8194334446 | 270 pages | PDF | 12.09 MB
Lead the digital transformation wave with Microsoft Teams
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English | 2022 | ISBN: 1988025745 | 486 pages | True EPUB | 9.37 MB
From the coauthor of the bestseller Blockchain Revolution comes the foundational book on cryptoassets, decentralized finance, and the transformation of value.In tune with the crypto Zeitgeist, Alex Tapscott brings us a well-researched and highly accessible book on the peer-to-peer marketplaces and open economic systems that are supporting new digital assets like NFTs, CBDCs, stablecoins, crypto derivatives, and more. If bitcoin was the spark for the financial services revolution, Tapscott writes, then DeFi and digital assets are the accelerant. The fire will engulf firms that fail to innovate, adapt, and embrace this hot new industry. The conflagration will suck oxygen from centralized systems and blow it into a new decentralized web. The financial phoenix that rises will be virtually unrecognizable from the system we have today.This book explains how every aspect of the economy is changing, from how we move and store value to how we access credit, invest, trade, transact, and insure against risk. But this upheaval is about more than dislocating market intermediaries. It's about Web 3's unleashing new business models and organizational capabilities that will change existing industries and redefine the architecture of our institutions. Leaders ignore these signs at their own risk."Alex Tapscott takes us to the frontiers of finance, where digital assets are transforming money, reimagining financial markets, and disrupting leading institutions, including central banks. Digital Asset Revolution is a wake-up call for financial and business leaders everywhere."—Hon. J. Christopher Giancarlo, Senior Counsel, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Former Chairman, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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English | 2022 | ISBN: 1938113950 | 881 pages | True EPUB | 8.87 MB
Clear, Relevant, Evidence-Based Guidance to Support Early Childhood Educators
Spring 2022 Academic's Choice Awards Smart Book Winner . Developmentally appropriate practice is the foundation on which quality early learning is built. The fourth edition of this classic, influential text addresses developmentally appropriate practice within the context of the ever-changing and evolving world of early childhood education. With a strong focus on equity and teaching and supporting all children, it underscores the importance of social, cultural, and historical contexts of development.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1774638436, 978-1774638439 | 355 pages | True PDF | 41.63 MB
Energy demand will increase by 70% by the year of 2030, and with the continual day-by-day depletion of traditional energy sources, there is a vast need to continue the development of dependable renewable energy sources that are locally available and that enhance energy generation efficiency. This important resource presents the topical issues of the deregulated electricity market, focusing on the integration of renewable sources with engineering approaches.
The volume identifies and explores the deregulated electricity markets and looks at different renewable generation techniques and their operation and control issues. It considers the various power quality issues with renewable energy generation interfaced with smart grids and their solution techniques. It also addresses the various integration challenges of energy storage systems and energy management of electric vehicles in the smart grid environment. Topics include methods for frequency, angle, and voltage monitoring in smart grids; load frequency and voltage control pricing; grid integration of wind energy generation systems; tracking and management techniques; performance analysis; and more.