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“…Several scenarios are analysed to evaluate the impacts of the range of pledges, the use of offsets, and linking emission trading systems. The results show that while the emission targets currently pledged by a wide range of countries under the Accord are an important and welcome start to a global solution, the pledges are not ambitious enough to put us on a pathway to limit average global temperature increase to below 2°C. …”

“…Six main chapters analyse the link between urbanisation, energy use and CO2 emissions; assess the potential contribution of local policies in reducing global energy demand and the trade-offs between economic and environmental objectives at the local scale; discuss complementary and mutually reinforcing policies such as the combination of compact growth policies with those that improve mass transit linkages; and evaluate a number of tools, including the ?…”

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“…A full understanding of the reasons for and consequences of different utilisation rates demands a detailed understanding of patterns of illness and patient preferences, incentives embedded within health systems, and above all mechanisms to link activity to outcomes. While recognising the many limitations of the data that exist, the analyses reported here paint a picture of widespread differences in the rates at which certain procedures are performed (e.g. hysterectomy and prostatectomy) yet, for others (e.g. appendectomy), they indicate the emergence of growing international convergence. …”

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“…· Set up your Photon board and connect to the Particle cloud · Start constructing and programming custom IoT projects · Learn the syntax of both the C and Arduino languages · Incorporate switches, sensors, and other input devices · Control hardware through the Photon’s outputs · Control your creations through the Internet · Add functions with Particle shields and add-on boards · Link real-time data to your board via the IFTTT Web Service · Integrate with websites—Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, and more!…”

“…Learn how to create webpages for the modern web; use and customize popular web frameworks to build webpages for a wide variety of desktop computers and mobile devices with a minimum of hand coding; incorporate graphics and text; add links to text and images; add interactive elements to your pages, such as HTML5-compatible interactivity; work with the latest HTML5 and CSS3 code and structures; and publish a finished site to the web. …”

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“…The companion website includes all sample codes used to generate the visualizations in the book, data sets, and links to the libraries and other resources covered. …”

“…WHERE INSPIRATION MEETS TECHNICAL CRAFT, this guide to professional filmmaking with a GoPro is packed with hundreds of beautiful photos and interactive links to videos created by professional athletes, filmmakers, and inspired GoPro users around the world. …”

“…This Microsoft book: Walks you through setting up your business in the cloud Presents easy instructions to help you get started fast Links online demos, hands-on labs, and additional free training through the Microsoft Virtual Academy Covers all types of Microsoft public cloud services: software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS) Get the benefits of new technology without the hassles Deliver powerful Office 365 productivity tools on smartphones, tablets, and PCs Store files by using the built-in security features of Microsoft OneDrive for Business Collaborate via Skype for Business and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Manage all your Windows, iOS, and Android devices with Microsoft Intune Create virtual servers to handle your workload tasks Quickly extend business software to new users by using Microsoft Azure RemoteApp Access and use cloud applications from within the Azure Application Gallery Build new websites by using Azure Websites Develop mobile apps by using Windows App Studio…”

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“…Topics covered include: Project management Physical security Password management Consumerization (BYOD) Audit log management Vulnerability management Cloud computing Incident reporting Penetration testing Linking information security with records management Privacy impact assessments Internal auditing In this revised edition of Once more unto the breach, Andrea C Simmons uses her extensive experience to provide an important insight into the changing role and responsibilities of the ISM, walking you through a typical ISM’s year and highlighting the challenges and pitfalls of an information security program. …”

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“…Setting the ancient city within the context of its immediate territory, the authors reveal the diverse and enduring links between the metropolis and its hinterland. …”