Ergebnis für "The Trade" in Wissenschaft & Technik

In Trade-Off, Kevin Maney shows how these conflicting forces determine the success, or failure, of new products and services in the marketplace. He shows that almost every decision we make as consumers involves a trade-off between fidelity and convenience between the products we love and the products we need.

Mysteries and Histories of a seed that shaped the world.Follow this hidden history podcast as we explore the mystery and history of the spice Nutmeg and the way it has shaped our world as we know it.From the birth of capitalism to the discovery of MDMA, The Secret Story of Nutmeg will show you how this seed from the Myristica fragrans tree has played a role in human discovery, from major world-shaping events and mystic traditions to human evolution and our innermost self-development. It will blow your mind.Disclaimer This podcast explores history, chemistry, cultural belief, and speculation. ...

In a chilling exploration of a nearly forgotten chapter of history, Marcus Rediker delves into the dark depths of slave ships in the 18th century. In this widely praised history of an infamous institution, award-winning scholar Marcus Rediker shines a light into the darkest corners of the...

When you drop your Diet Coke can or yesterday’s newspaper in the recycling bin, where does it go? Probably halfway around the world, to people and places that clean up what you don’t want and turn it into something you can’t wait to buy. In Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter - veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard owner - travels deep into a vast, often hidden, 500-billion-dollar industry that’s transforming our economy and environment.

Coal mining in the UK dates back to Roman times, but in the 21st century, has practically disappeared. In this history, Jeremy Paxman charts our vital relationship with coal and all the extraordinary change it has fuelled. Told through the stories of real people, Paxman travels the regions of the UK where communities were built around coal, to the industrial revolution, to the beginnings of time and coal’s geological formation, to the great tragedies such as Aberfan, and to the picket lines of the miners’ strike.

A heady blend of international intrigue, social theory, botanical lore, and ecological study, The Cactus Hunters offers complex insight into species extinction, conservation, and more-than-human care.

"[Strange Harvests is] an impressive addition to the modern travelogue, painting some of the world's most remote terrain in visceral and sometimes breathtaking prose . . . an engrossing read." --NPR An original and magical map of our world and its riches, formed of the stories of the small-scale...

Getting ready for the Journeyman Electrician Exam can feel overwhelming—so much material, constant NEC code updates, and the pressure of exam day. This audiobook makes the process simple, clear, and achievable.

Dive into a delightful collection of six eccentric detective stories featuring the enigmatic former judge, Basil Grant. Each tale introduces you to a unique and imaginative member of the Club of Queer Trades, showcasing professions youve never encountered before. Join the adventure and uncover the mysteries that await! (Summary by David Barnes)

Dynasties of the Sea is the first book to examine one of the most powerful forces in global trade and economic development: world shipping and the magnates who drive the industry. Operating from Monaco to Hong Kong, London to Athens, Singapore to Oslo, shipowners and their financiers have changed the world in every way.

The door to unlimited space development that the human race has been waiting for, is a step-by-step pathway to private sector blossoming in orbit without government funds. This is described in a completely revised investor guide section. Experience how not just billionaires but everyone, can contribute to the expansion of the species into the last great realm, the infinite cosmos.

International relations have become more turbulent recently, and trade is no exception. In this podcast, Professor Schild invites experts in the field of trade policy to discuss current issues and trends affecting EU trade and how the European Union is trying to navigate the challenging environment of rising geo-economic and political tensions and trade conflicts. This podcast is hosted by the Jean Monnet Chair in EU Trade Policy at Trier University, Germany, and co-funded by the European Commission.

Two opposing narratives vie to explain the strategic future of Europe, one geopolitical and one economic, and both center on the same resource: natural gas. In The Bridge, Thane Gustafson, an expert on Russian oil and gas, argues that the political rivalries that capture the lion's share of media attention must be viewed alongside multiple business interests and differences in economic ideologies. With a dense network of pipelines linking Europe and Russia, natural gas serves as a bridge that unites the region through common interests.

In this podcast series I am interviewing intresting people around the world within "Health and well-being" This podcast is based on facts, knowledge and science so that you can make better decisions in your everyday life that will improve your own and health and well-being. I am also the founder of Vivalicious Food which produces vegan baby food with added omega-3 . (www.vivaliciousfood.com)

In deze tweedelige podcast van het Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre kijken we naar de verduurzaamingsuitdagingen van vandaag en morgen door terug te blikken op 25 jaar liberalisatie in de elektriciteitsmarkten van Nederland en Europa. We gaan in gesprek met tafelgasten die direct betrokken waren bij de start van de Nederlandse elektriciteitsmarkt en nu nog actief zijn in de energiemarkten. Wat was de aanleiding voor een vrije elektriciteitsmarkt? Hoe is dat verlopen? Kunnen we met het oog op de huidige uitdagingen hiervan leren? En wat is hun visie op de toekomst van de elektriciteitsmarkten?