Global Crisis

The rogues gallery begins with Donald Trump, who deliberately downplayed the coronavirus crisis despite knowing its dangers, as well as his international political allies, above all Boris Johnson. Billionaire politicians like Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler moved stocks at the same time they were telling Americans all was well.

Written with clarity, tenacity, humor, and warmth, A Hundred Little Pieces on the End of the World attempts to find tolerable ethical positions in the face of barely tolerable events - and the real possibility of an intolerable future. It is a compelling, surprising, disturbing, and highly literate work of reportage and contemplation.

The subprime mortgage crisis has already wreaked havoc on the lives of millions of people, and now it threatens to derail the U.S. economy and economies around the world. In this trenchant book, best-selling economist Robert Shiller reveals the origins of this crisis and puts forward bold measures to solve it.

Discover the Hidden Impact of Global Demographic Changes Imagine sitting down to dinner with your family, sharing stories and laughter, yet sensing an unspoken awareness that families like yours are becoming increasingly rare. Across the globe, profound demographic shifts, declining birth rates, and an aging population are transforming societies in ways we are only beginning to understand. Have your conversations about family planning evolved into discussions about financial stability and career aspirations? You're not alone. As the population ages and fewer children are born, communities ...

Are you curious about the forces that shape our world, the unseen mechanisms that drive globalization, and the ethical questions they raise? "Decrypting Globalization" is your comprehensive guide to understanding global interconnections and power dynamics that influence our daily lives. In "Decrypting Globalization," Waleed delve into the complexities of global systems, revealing the structures that govern economic, political, and cultural exchanges across borders. Drawing from extensive research, this book provides a nuanced perspective on how globalization affects individuals and ...

Earth’s Sixth Mass Extinction: A Call to Action for Biodiversity A Planet on the Brink We stand at a crossroads in history, facing a challenge of staggering proportions. Earth’s sixth mass extinction is not a distant, abstract threat; it is unfolding around us in real-time. Species are vanishing at an alarming rate, ecosystems are unraveling, and the delicate web of life that sustains us all is fraying under the weight of human activity. Yet within this crisis lies an extraordinary opportunity—a chance to reverse course and become stewards of the living planet, preserving its wonders ...

In Climate Hope, journalist David Geselbracht blends in-depth research, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting in multiple countries, revealing remarkable efforts to identify the causes and impacts of climate change—and devise crucial ways to address them. The scale of the challenge is clear in the range of fields he covers, from glaciology and climate science to law and diplomacy. But in drawing these approaches together, he shares stories of hope, awe, and wonder that encourage us to confront this long-term, world-warping phenomenon with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

Gone are the days of predatory lending practices and exorbitant interest rates. With post-office-administered payday loans, borrowers can access fair and transparent lending options, prioritizing their financial well-being. No longer will individuals be trapped in cycles of debt, forced to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. Instead, they find a pathway to stability and prosperity right in their own communities, fostering a sense of connection and local empowerment. Pay Day Loan issued by the Post Office is a must-read for anyone passionate about economic justice, ...

The 21st Century has presented us with numerous challenges both to peace and prosperity. From the financial crisis of 2008 to the threat of hyperinflation and the danger of population growth and the root causes of war there are few topics more timely and of more concern to thoughtful people.

America 2025 to 2028 is a short book. It is based on my understanding of the written word of God. Having been a student of the Holy Bible, I can foretell some eminent events based on past or current inputs with a good degree of accuracy. Now as a teacher of the Holy Bible based on my understanding of the Bible, I can tell who will fail or succeed. There are times when I directly hear from God. This book is based on my analysis using the written word of God. Herein you get to know some biblical admonitions that seems will be violated in America, and the consequences that will follow. The ...

The power to turn your garden into an eco-friendly oasis is right at your fingertips, even if you've never gardened before and have only a limited budget. Are you passionate about eco-friendly gardening and conserving water? Check out our comprehensive guide for beginner gardeners, "Water-Efficient Gardening for Beginners: Eco-Friendly Gardening." It covers essential tools, planning tips, rain gardens, mulching, composting, drought strategies, drought-tolerant plants, and more. This guide is designed to be beginner-friendly and cost-effective. Start your journey to a water-efficient garden ...

What will the world look like in 2035? And how can we prepare for the seismic shifts already underway? GLOBAL FORESIGHT 2035 is a sweeping, strategic exploration of the geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that will define the coming decade. Written with analytical clarity and grounded in rigorous scenario planning, this timely volume by Conan Taggert charts a dynamic future shaped by the interplay of climate change, technological disruption, population pressures, shifting alliances, and rising regional powers. From the tensions reshaping NATO and the multipolar ambitions of BRICS to ...

For 200 years, the grand project of liberal internationalism has been to build a world order that is open, loosely rules-based, and oriented toward progressive ideas. Today this project is in crisis, threatened from the outside by illiberal challengers and from the inside by nationalist-populist movements. This timely book offers the first full account of liberal internationalism’s long journey from its 19th-century roots to today’s fractured political moment.

On March 11, 2011, a powerful earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of northeast Japan. By the time the sea retreated, more than eighteen thousand people had been crushed, burned to death, or drowned. It was Japan’s greatest single loss of life since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. It set off a national crisis and the meltdown of a nuclear power plant. And even after the immediate emergency had abated, the trauma of the disaster continued to express itself in bizarre and mysterious ways.

This book explains the issues that facing the global economy by clarifying how we could predict the financial crisis, what is the new thoughts of capital to deal with the problems, what is look like the healthy economy, and of course we will mention the bitcoin and its influence in the future… I hope this book could answer some difficult question.

In 2006, John Doerr was moved by Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and a challenge from his teenage daughter: “Dad, your generation created this problem. You better fix it.” Since then, Doerr has searched for solutions to this existential problem - as an investor, an advocate, and a philanthropist. Fifteen years later, despite breakthroughs in batteries, electric vehicles, plant-based proteins, and solar and wind power, global warming continues to get worse. Its impact is all around us: droughts, floods, wildfires, the melting of the polar ice caps.

Meet the Lazarus Group, a shadowy cabal of hackers accused of working on behalf of the North Korean state. It's claimed that they form one of the most dangerous criminal enterprises on the planet, having stolen more than $1bn in an international crime spree. Their targets allegedly include central banks, Hollywood film studios and even the British National Health Service. North Korea denies the allegations, saying the accusations are American attempts to tarnish its image.

Dive into the riveting world of global financial history with "Banking Crisis: Lessons from Global Banking Failures," a compelling book authored by Akalpita Kinkar, a seasoned Certified Bank Forensic Accountant. Uncover the intricacies of banking crises that have shaped economies worldwide and learn from their lessons to navigate the complex realm of finance.Key Features: Historical Insights: Trace the origins of banking crises from the 19th century to modern times, gaining a deeper understanding of their origins, triggers, and ripple effects on economies. Expert Author: Akalpita Kinkar, a ...

Is the financial collapse just one of several signs that we are living in the final days of Earth's history? In The Coming Economic Armageddon, David Jeremiah says we can know the meaning behind what we see in the daily news - and understand and prepare for living in the New Global Economy.

Our population is facing a global health crisis at the hands of rising obesity rates. But fortunately, Alessandro Boccaletti, BS, MBA, is here to show you how you can take responsibility for your health in Big, Fat American Lion Book. Let the comical Big Fat Lion be your guide as you look for simple ways to improve your health. Together, you will learn the factors driving up obesity rates through plenty of eye-opening US and world statistics. Boccaletti not only investigates the concerns surrounding obesity, but he also outlines the ways overweight or obese individuals can still live ...