Climate change is arguably the most profound challenge facing the international community in the 21st century. It is as much a challenge for poverty reduction, growth and development as it is a global environmental issue. It could undermine or reverse progress in reducing poverty and attaining the Millenium Development Goals, thereby unraveling many of the development gains of recent decades. It already threatens the livelihoods, health and well-being of millions of people worldwide, and of t...

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the role of the private sector in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive world.In the lead up to and since the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, more than 6,000 companies from 120 countries representing more than $36.5 trillion in revenue have made climate commitments. Examining this trend, The New Corporate Climate Leadership provides a clear synthesis of the relationship betw...

Since 2005, Murder & Mayhem in Muskego has welcomed and hosted over 150 authors a thousands of fans of crime fiction to the Milwaukee area. Just in time for the 8th annual benefit, a short story anthology featuring bestselling, Edgar and Shamus award-winning writers who have attended the day-long convention has been created. The collection is edited by Jon and Ruth Jordan.Contributors include: Megan Abbott, Dana Cameron, Reed Farrel Coleman, Hilary Davidson, Sean Doolittle, J.M. Ed...

Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom and teachings of the New Testament with Young's Literal Translation. This meticulously crafted translation presents the original Greek text in a clear and literal manner, preserving the nuances and depth of the biblical message. From the Gospels to the Epistles, discover the profound truths and transformative power of God's Word in its purest form. Experience the Bible as it was meant to be read, unlocking a deeper understanding of its eternal truths...

Forget everything you thought you thought you knew about the most publicly covered murders of our time. The evidence leads to one man committing the most chilling and widely known murders that have captivated the public’s interest and caused terror throughout our communities including the Zodiac killings. Based on the investigation by veteran detective John Cameron and others contained in this book, Edward Edwards is also now linked to the murder of Steve Avery, the Black Dahlia, and Laci ...

Meet Edward Wayne Edwards, the most evil serial killer you've never heard of. In this chilling case-by-case analysis and story of the killer's life, former detective John A. Cameron argues that Edwards was not only responsible for the five torture-murders he confessed to and was eventually convicted for, but for dozens more across the U.S., over decades. Tracing the murderer's life from his beginnings as a misguided boy who witnessed his mother's suicide, Cameron conducted hundreds of inte...

Globe Law and Business' journal Modern Lawyer is known for helping professionals navigate the changing legal services landscape, featuring insights from in-house counsel, legal tech specialists, law companies, law firms, and business leaders, who all bring a fresh perspective to legal services delivery. Essential Reads for the Modern Lawyer draws on the journal’s wealth of opinion pieces, interviews and thought leadership, which together comprise an invaluable and wide-ranging analysis of ...

In "The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth," Edward Osler meticulously chronicles the life and naval exploits of Sir Edward Pellew, a prominent 19th-century Royal Navy officer. Blending biographical narrative with historical analysis, Osler employs a rich, descriptive style that brings to life the turbulent maritime conflicts and political upheavals of the time. The work is situated within the broader context of naval history and Victorian literature, reflecting the era's romanticism and nat...

Meet Dave. Dave is Prime Minister. Dave really wants to do the right thing. He keeps telling us he wants to do the right thing. Again and again and again. One afternoon he told us four times in half an hour.Then he went off and did the right thing. Every morning when he wakes up, he reminds himself to remind us that he's doing the right thing.But what is the right thing? And what is the wrong thing? And is doing the right thing the right thing or the wrong thing to do? Or i...

Edward Irving's Christological thought was at the center of a theological storm in the early nineteenth century. For Irving, that God the Son assumed a fallen human nature was of the upmost importance. Without this, he believed, the reality of salvation was questioned, the trinitarian grammar of the work of God was neglected, and the basis of Christian discipleship in the power of the Spirit was emptied of its power. Irving's views on this matter went on to inform the thought of John McLeo...

Start building commercial and playable games such as 2D collection and adventure games, 3D FPS game in Unity with C\#, and add AR/VR/MR experiences to them with this illustrated guideKey FeaturesCreate game apps, including a 2D adventure game, a 3D first-person shooter, and moreGet up to speed with Unity Gaming Services available for creating commercially viable gamesFollow steps for publishing, marketing, and maintaining your games effectively...

Praise for the first edition:‘Both the framework and the book make notable contributions to both theory and practice. The book will be of value to scholars and organization leaders in understanding the concepts of value creation and organizational effectiveness. It will be an aid to consultants in conceptualizing strategies for organizations and in counselling leaders on how to operationalize the concepts in their organizations.’ S.R. Mohnot, Global Business Review‘This is a very readable ...