The thesis explores energy retrofitting options for enhancing the energy efficiency of residential buildings in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It identifies and validates cost-effective energy retrofit schemes that have the potential for energy savings. The thesis also assesses the feasibility of energy retrofitting scenarios for building envelopes and their impact on reducing energy consumption, improving thermal comfort, and mitigating the environmental impact of buildings. The results of this resea...

Discover the never-before-told story of the ruthless shadow race between Microsoft and Google, as both compete to develop a mass-market AI while juggling existential questions of ethics, human progress and the future of the world as we know it.

"They declined his offer too, not realizing how much the thin-skinned Musk didn’t like it when people said no. Soon enough though, Hassabis got another email. This time, it was from Google."

When ChatGPT was released, the world changed overnight. Eve...

A Nobel prize-winning physicist, a social psychologist and a philosopher on how science can help us navigate information overload, thrive amidst uncertainty and heal our fractured society.

A definitive guide to thinking clearly in a world full of overwhelming information.

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In our deluge of information, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish the revelatory from the contradictory. How do we make health decisions in the face of conflicting medical advice? How can we navigate the...

A crucial read.' Marshall Goldsmith'A must-read.' Marcus BuckinghamChange and innovation are the cornerstones of dynamic and modern business. Or so we are told. Whether it’s a merger or re-org; a new process, policy, or IT “solution”; or reconfiguring the office layout, change has become the ultimate easy button for leaders, who pursue it with abandon and thereby unleash an endless torrent of disruption on employees.

The result is life in the blender: a perpetual state of upheaval, unce...

Op welke rechten kan je een beroep doen als je een arbeidsongeval hebt? Wanneer heb je recht op sociale bijstand? Wat met kosten voor medische verzorging of voor het opvoeden van je kinderen? Het socialezekerheidsrecht is een essentieel vangnet als je dreigt een gebrek aan inkomen te krijgen of als je je in een sociaal risicovolle positie bevindt.

Het handboek Socialezekerheidsrecht biedt een unieke combinatie van theoretische kennis voor studenten, juridische professionals, beleidsmakers en ...

Does language reflect the culture of a society? Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? This title states that contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes.

Comprehensive and accessible—perfect for mastering the fundamentals of fixing electronics without taking a formal course

How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Third Edition details how to repair consumer electronics products ranging from modern digital devices to some older technologies. Filled with expert insights, case studies and sleuthing techniques from a former professional technician, it provides great guidance on how to assemble a workbench, operate the latest test equipmen...

A fresh and innovative perspective on urban issues and creating sustainable cities

In The 15-Minute City: A Solution for Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home.

This book tells the story of an idea that spread from city t...

This new edition of a bestselling evangelical survey of the Old Testament has been updated throughout. It is lavishly illustrated with four-color images, maps, and charts and retains the pedagogical features that have made the book so popular:· chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries· study questions· sidebars featuring primary source material and ethical and theological issues· lists of key terms, people, and places· further reading recommendationsAdditional resources for students a...