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Master the complexities of project management with "PMP PMBOK 7 Edition" from Davidson's Audiobooks.

The War Below reveals the explosive brawl among industry titans, conservationists, community groups, policymakers, and many others over whether the habitats of rare plants, sensitive ecosystems, Indigenous holy sites, and other places should be dug up for their riches.

How can effective project management transform not just outcomes but entire organizations? In a world of constant change, mastering project management is more crucial than ever.

The grid is an accident of history and of culture, in no way intrinsic to how we produce, deliver and consume electrical power. Yet this is the system the United States ended up with....

From a preeminent historian of Eastern Europe, the definitive history of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster....

William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery....

In The Quest, Yergin shows us how energy is an engine of global political and economic change and conflict, in a story that spans the energies on which our civilization has been built and the new energies that are competing to replace them....

A real-life thriller in the tradition of The Perfect Storm....

With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey's book looks back at the atom's wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright future....

If you're looking for a new hobby that's tons of fun—and practical to boot—electronics might be right up your alley. And getting started has never been easier! In Electronics All-in-One for Dummies, you'll find a plethora of helpful information....

Atoms and Ashes recounts the dramatic history of nuclear accidents that have dogged the industry in its military and civil incarnations since the 1950s. Through the stories of six terrifying major incidents, Cold War expert Serhii Plokhy explores the risks of nuclear power....

Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author Richard Rhodes reveals the fascinating history behind energy transitions over time - wood to coal to oil to electricity and beyond....

Chronicled here for the first time is the strange tale of SL-1, a military test reactor located in Idaho’s Lost River Desert that exploded on the night of January 3, 1961....

The New York Times bestselling author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels draws on the latest data and new insights to challenge everything you thought you knew about the future of energy.

Electric City is the extraordinary, unknown story of two giants of American history - Henry Ford and Thomas Edison - and their attempt to create an electric-powered city of tomorrow on the Tennessee River....

Whether you're on the management or individual contributor track, you need to develop strong leadership skills. This practical book shows you how to become a well-rounded and resilient engineering leader.

For decades environmentalists have told us that using fossil fuels is a self-destructive addiction that will destroy our planet....

Learn to collaborate around deliverables, not meetings. Learn which measurements to use and how to use those measures to help people deliver more of what you want....

No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio, or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce. The Way Home is a modern-day Walden....

Solar energy has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs....

Companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Salesforce are just the tip of the iceberg for the subscription model. The real transformation - and the real opportunity - is just beginning....

Kristen Iversen grew up in a small Colorado town close to Rocky Flats, a secret nuclear weapons plant once designated "the most contaminated site in America"....

In the spring of 1931, in a rugged desert canyon on the Arizona-Nevada border, an army of workmen began one of the most difficult and daring building projects ever undertaken....

The question is no longer if electric vehicles will happen, or even when they'll happen, but how.

"Understanding Systems Engineering: A Practical Guide to Today’s Technology" explores modern systems engineering with a focus on integrating disciplines to manage complex systems throughout their lifecycle.

Desbloquea tu potencial en gestión de proyectos con Examen PMP Simplificado ¿Estás listo para llevar tus habilidades en gestión de proyectos al siguiente nivel y aprobar el examen PMP en tu primer intento? Si la respuesta es "sí", entonces Examen PMP Simplificado es el recurso ideal para ti. Esta guía completa no es solo un apoyo de estudio, sino una herramienta transformadora que te ayudará a dominar los principios de la gestión de proyectos y aplicarlos con éxito en tu vida profesional. Si estás enfrentando desafíos para avanzar en tu carrera como project manager, este libro es...

This beginner-friendly guide offers a clear, practical overview of the essential concepts covered on the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam. Tailored for those new to project management, this book focuses on building core understanding of terms, processes, and frameworks that form the foundation of professional project work. Covering key areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management, the guide introduces both predictive and adaptive (Agile) approaches. Real-world examples and explanations help readers grasp project lifecycles, communication ...

This concise guide offers a structured, easy-to-understand overview for those preparing to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Rather than attempting to deliver exhaustive detail, the book is designed to supplement more comprehensive study materials. It distills the core principles of project management into twenty focused chapters that emphasize real-world application and clear decision-making. Covering essential topics such as stakeholder engagement, risk management, scheduling techniques, change control, procurement, agile and hybrid approaches, team leadership, and ...

Nutzen Sie die Kraft der Sonne mit „Solarenergie vereinfacht: Ein umfassender Leitfaden zu sauberer, erneuerbarer Energie für Ihr Zuhause und Ihr Unternehmen“.

Master Agile and Scrum—in Just Two Hours! Tired of endless theory and complicated explanations? Discover how Agile really works—and how it can transform your projects—in just two hours. Learn Agile and Scrum in Two Hours by Agile practitioners Luke Pivac and Kieran Morgan cuts through the jargon to deliver a clear and practical introduction to Agile and Scrum. Whether you're completely new to Agile, transitioning from traditional waterfall project management, or simply seeking a quick refresher, this concise guide will give you everything you need to get started quickly and ...