Publisher: IRENA
THE COMPETITIVENESS OF RENEWABLE POWER IMPROVED DRAMATICALLY IN 2022, DESPITE COST INFLATION. After decades of falling costs and improving performance in solar and wind technologies, the economic benefits of renewable power generation – in addition to its environmental benefits – are now compelling.
A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. This occurs when a massive amount of matter is compressed into a very small area, creating a powerful gravitational field. Black holes form through various processes that involve the collapse of massive astronomical objects and the merging of smaller black holes. One primary method is the stellar collapse. Stars, during their lifecycle, fuse hydrogen into helium in their cores. When the hydrogen is depleted, they begin fusing heavier elements until iron is produced. For stars more than 20 times the mass of the Sun, the end of this fusion process leads to a supernova explosion. The core of the star collapses rapidly due to gravity, and if the core's mass is sufficiently large (typically more than about three times the mass of the Sun), it will continue collapsing into a singularity, forming a stellar-mass black hole. Another way black holes can form is through accretion and growth. A compact object like a neutron star or a white dwarf can accumulate matter from a companion star or its surroundings. As this matter accumulates, the mass of the compact object increases, and it may eventually reach a critical mass where it collapses into a black hole.Show book
Embrace Reality: How to Navigate Life's Final Moments Are you seeking to gain valuable insights and deepen your understanding as you approach life’s most profound transitions? Searching for a comprehensive guide that encompasses everything you need to navigate these critical moments? Your search ends here! This audiobook is your essential companion for enhancing your knowledge, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises that prepare you for success. Updated for the latest insights on navigating life's final moments. Key features of this enriched guide: - Profound insights about life’s transitions - Detailed exploration of wisdom surrounding profound changes - Effective strategies for preparation and emotional handling Our guide stands out with its in-depth coverage, which is crucial for successfully navigating these experiences. Concepts are thoroughly explored, not just glossed over. Please note that this guide is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any official organization. Crafted with a clear structure and straightforward language, our guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to complicated jargon and embrace content that is clear, precise, and technically accurate. So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey through life’s final moments with confidence!Show book
“A lively blend of travel, autobiography and insights . . . explores connections between the royal felines of ancient civilizations and domestic cats.” —Midwest Book Review Chasing an irresistible mystery across the globe, journalist Georgie Anne Geyer conducted exhaustive research into the little-known puzzle of how cats came to occupy their unique position in the lives of humans. Treated with the tenacity, resourcefulness, and narrative instinct of a seasoned foreign correspondent, the investigation yielded unexpected answers—and posed tantalizing new questions. The result is a remarkable book, bound to delight and amaze cat fanciers and adventure seekers. It was Geyer’s curiosity about her own cats that inspired her to study the history of human-feline relations and especially cats’ exalted status among the ancients as royal or sacred beings. Her quest spanned the earth. In Egypt, Geyer learned of the cat-goddess, Bastet, and of the cat’s role in the transmigration of souls. In Myanmar, she saw Leonardo DiCaprio, Ricky Martin, and the other incongruously named cats of the Nga Phe Kyaung monastery, trained by the monks to jump through hoops. She even met a family who dutifully guards the heritage of the Japanese bobtail, cultivating the line in—of all places—rural Virginia. Richly illustrated with photos of Geyer’s journeys and historical cat images, When Cats Reigned Like Kings also presents a Family of Cat section that describes the origins and characteristics of the 38–40 recognized modern cat breeds, including photos of each. “A fascinating trip into the cat world from one cool-cat writer.” —Paul Duke, veteran journalist and moderator of PBS’s Washington Week in Review “[A] charming blend of reportage and personal history.” —Publishers WeeklyShow book
Enveloped in a cocoon of gentle vibrations, each note resonates through your being, gently guiding you towards a profound sense of peace. The delicate interplay of binaural frequencies and calming delta waves, meticulously designed to mimic the natural rhythms of the brain, effortlessly lulls you into a state of deep relaxation. Feel tensions melt away as the ethereal melodies weave through the space around you, creating a sanctuary of stillness where stress and worry dissolve into the ether. With each passing moment, you are drawn deeper into a state of blissful serenity, your consciousness effortlessly drifting toward the shores of slumber. All 16 tracks give you: • A strong feeling of peace so you can distance yourself from the issues in your life, allowing you to rise above them; • Keys to melt the stress away from your mind; • Sounds that ring at just the right frequency to fill you with calm, peace, and intuition; • Mastery over your mental environment and state of mind; • Soothing sounds that aid in meditation, causing a better result for you and those around you; • Perfect soundscapes for Wellness, Zen, Reiki, Yoga, Massage, QiGong, Energy Work, for letting go, relaxing, and healing.Show book
The pressure to "be digital" has never been greater. The digital revolution is here. It's changing how work gets done, how industries are structured, and how people from all walks of life work, behave and relate to each other. To thrive in a world driven by data and powered by algorithms, we must learn to see, think, and act in new ways. We need to develop a digital mindset. But what does that mean? Some fear it means that in the near future we will all need to become technologists who master the intricacies of coding, algorithms, AI, machine learning, robotics, and who knows what's next. This book introduces three approaches—Collaboration, Computation, Change—that you need for a digital mindset, and the perspectives and actions within each approach that will enable you to develop digital skills you need. With the digital mindset, you can ask the right questions, make smart decisions and appreciate new possibilities for a digital future. Leaders who adopt these approaches will be able to develop their organization's talent to prepare their company for successful and continued digital transformation. The surprising and welcome secret is that developing a digital mindset isn't as hard as we think. Most people can become digitally savvy if they follow the "30% rule," or the minimum threshold that gives us just enough digital literacy to understand and take advantage of the digital fabric woven into our world.Show book
Darwin’s most famous work formed the bedrock of evolutionary biology In one of the most important contributions to scientific knowledge, Charles Darwin puts forth the theory that species evolve over time through the process of natural selection. When he first established this hypothesis, many ideas about evolution had already been proposed and were receiving public acclaim, but none could fully explain the course of human evolution as elegantly as Darwin’s did. Drawn from extensive research performed on various creatures living in the Galápagos Islands, his research suggests that “one species does change into another.” This revolutionary notion has become a landmark of scientific theory. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Show book
