Publisher: IRENA
To make renewables bankable, investors need assurances against default due to various country-level risks. This brief examines sovereign guarantees and other risk mitigation options.
A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinatorPlants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilization.Show book
This book is like a friend who advises and guides you on how to use the ggplot2 package for making data visualizations. With this book, you will learn how to get started with data visualization in R. You will learn basic concepts of graphics, and you will also learn how to perform statistical analyses. This book is for everyone who faces a difficult task when trying to make data visualizations using R. It is also for people who are interested in learning more about statistics and graphical techniques. The book also teaches listeners how to get started with ggplot2, and it also introduces the basics of R so that listeners are aware of the basic commands and functions in R, as well as importing libraries. R has transformed the way statistical modeling approaches are applied, and has become a tool which is commonly used by analysts, programmers and visual artists alike. Its ease of use and flexibility make it an invaluable tool for working with large amounts of data. This book provides you with a comprehensive guide to how R can be used for data visualization. You'll learn how to use the statistical modeling and graphics packages in R, as well as gain an understanding of the principles behind both traditional and modern data visualization techniques. Think of R as a programming language that provides access to the power of machine learning and statistical computing. It's software used by statisticians and data scientists, with its capabilities in statistics, data visualization, machine learning, and more.Show book
Look before you leap. Better safe than sorry. These simple mottos express the heart of the precautionary principle, which acts as a lens for scientific choices, an insurance policy against our own ignorance.Show book
Digital Photography Basics, and Digital Photography for Beginners Learn the Fundamentals of Photography Techniques and Tools and Tips on How You Can Start Your Own Business.You will know how to take amazing photos that impress your family and friendsYou will know how the camera truly works, so you can take better photos using manual settingsYou will know how to compose images beautifully with basic photography rulesYou will know how to photograph in different scenarios like family portraits, landscapes, aerial, product, wildlife, and much moreYou will know how to light your subjects with flash and natural lightingYou will know how to make money with photographyYou will know how to edit your photos like a professionalYou will learn how to adjust your shutter speed and why you would choose one shutter speed over another.You will learn how to adjust your aperture and why you would choose one aperture over another. It is true that quality equipment will help you take great photos but a good photographer can take beautiful pictures without this equipment and the reason is because they fully understand the concepts of photography so they can analyse different factors that affect it and finally make the best decisions. This guidebook will offer simple directions to the beginner digital photographer. Teaching and suggesting to you ways to make use out of what your camera is offering with its different capabilities in different areas. When these are combined in a proper fashion, you will be producing those wonderful pics you have always hoped to produce in a blink of an eye or camera shutter!Show book
The AI Influence Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for EveryoneDive into the future with 'The AI Influence Bundle', a compelling 2 in 1 audiobook bundle that brings together 'Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' and 'Artificial Intelligence for Everyone'. This collection is designed to navigate the complexities and potentials of artificial intelligence (AI), providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of how AI is reshaping our world, from business and technology to everyday life.Together, these audiobooks provide a balanced view of AI's capabilities and its implications for society, encouraging informed discussion and critical thinking about the role of technology in our future. With expert narration and engaging content, 'The AI Influence Bundle' is your gateway to understanding one of the most significant technological advancements of our time.Embark on this auditory journey to discover the power and promise of artificial intelligence. Perfect for thinkers, innovators, and anyone intrigued by the future of technology, this bundle equips you with the knowledge to navigate the AI-driven world. Tune in and let 'The AI Influence Bundle' transform your understanding of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world around usShow book
The cow. The most industrious animal in the world. A beast central to human existence since time began, it has played a vital role in our history not only as a source of food, but also as a means of labor, an economic resource, an inspiration for art, and even as a religious icon. Prehistoric people painted it on cave walls; explorers, merchants, and landowners traded it as currency; many cultures worshipped it as a god. So how did it come to occupy the sorry state it does today—more factory product than animal?In Beef, Andrew Rimas and Evan D. G. Fraser answer that question, telling the story of cattle in its entirety. From the powerful auroch, a now extinct beast once revered as a mystical totem, to the dairy cows of seventeenth-century Holland to the frozen meat patties and growth hormones of today, the authors deliver an engaging panoramic view of the cow's long and colorful history.Peppered with lively anecdotes, recipes, and culinary tidbits, Beef tells a story that spans the globe, from ancient Mediterranean bullfighting rings to the rugged grazing grounds of eighteenth-century England, from the quiet farms of Japan's Kobe beef cows to crowded American stockyards to remote villages in East Africa, home of the Masai, a society to which cattle mean everything. Leaving no stone unturned in its exploration of the cow's legacy, the narrative serves not only as a compelling story but as a call to arms, offering practical solutions for confronting the current condition of the wasteful beef and dairy industries. Beef is a captivating history of an animal whose relationship with humanity has shaped the world as we know it, and readers will never look at steak the same way again.Show book
