Author: Leketha S. Leggett
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490838791
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The inspirational thoughts in this book are real-life experiences expressed through inspiring thoughts and poetry. The authors introduction sets the stage for an enjoyable expectation for all other writings. You will find yourself smiling, laughing, and possibly wiping tears as you read each entry. The layout allows the reader to skip through or enjoy a front-to-back read. One thing is certain: this book is unlike any book you have read. Power is produced in many different ways: naturally, physically, or spiritually. The results of losing the power are all the samethere is a void of light. The only way to get rid of the power outage is to reconnect to a power source. Power Outage is a book that follows the idea, We will never become the person we are purposed to be, when we allow others to define who that person is (1WORD).
Power Outage
Author: Leketha S. Leggett
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490838791
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The inspirational thoughts in this book are real-life experiences expressed through inspiring thoughts and poetry. The authors introduction sets the stage for an enjoyable expectation for all other writings. You will find yourself smiling, laughing, and possibly wiping tears as you read each entry. The layout allows the reader to skip through or enjoy a front-to-back read. One thing is certain: this book is unlike any book you have read. Power is produced in many different ways: naturally, physically, or spiritually. The results of losing the power are all the samethere is a void of light. The only way to get rid of the power outage is to reconnect to a power source. Power Outage is a book that follows the idea, We will never become the person we are purposed to be, when we allow others to define who that person is (1WORD).
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490838791
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The inspirational thoughts in this book are real-life experiences expressed through inspiring thoughts and poetry. The authors introduction sets the stage for an enjoyable expectation for all other writings. You will find yourself smiling, laughing, and possibly wiping tears as you read each entry. The layout allows the reader to skip through or enjoy a front-to-back read. One thing is certain: this book is unlike any book you have read. Power is produced in many different ways: naturally, physically, or spiritually. The results of losing the power are all the samethere is a void of light. The only way to get rid of the power outage is to reconnect to a power source. Power Outage is a book that follows the idea, We will never become the person we are purposed to be, when we allow others to define who that person is (1WORD).
Wonder Woman: Power Outage
Author: Michael Teitelbaum
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780765364791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Combines a mystery theme with interactive puzzle activities that readers must solve to determine subsequent plots, in an adventure that finds Wonder Woman returning to Paradise Island to discover why her powers have been disappearing.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780765364791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Combines a mystery theme with interactive puzzle activities that readers must solve to determine subsequent plots, in an adventure that finds Wonder Woman returning to Paradise Island to discover why her powers have been disappearing.
Power Failure
Author: William D. Cohan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593084160
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 817
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New Yorker Best Books of 2022 • Financial Times Best Books of 2022 • The Economist Best Books of 2022 The dramatic rise—and unimaginable fall—of America's most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist William D. Cohan No company embodied American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial power more spectacularly and more consistently than the General Electric Company. GE once developed and manufactured many of the inventions we take for granted today, nearly everything from the lightbulb to the jet engine. GE also built a cult of financial and leadership success envied across the globe and became the world’s most valuable and most admired company. But even at the height of its prestige and influence, cracks were forming in its formidable foundation. In a masterful re-appraisal of a company that once claimed to “bring good things to life,” pre-eminent financial journalist William D. Cohan argues that the incredible story of GE’s rise and fall is not only a paragon, but also a prism through which we can better understand American capitalism. Beginning with its founding, innovations, and exponential growth through acquisitions and mergers, Cohan plumbs the depths of GE's storied management culture, its pioneering doctrine of shareholder value, and its seemingly hidden blind spots, to reveal that GE wasn't immune from the hubris and avoidable mistakes suffered by many other corporations. In Power Failure, Cohan punctures the myth of GE, exploring in a rich narrative how a once-great company wound up broken and in tatters—a cautionary tale for the ages.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593084160
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 817
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New Yorker Best Books of 2022 • Financial Times Best Books of 2022 • The Economist Best Books of 2022 The dramatic rise—and unimaginable fall—of America's most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist William D. Cohan No company embodied American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial power more spectacularly and more consistently than the General Electric Company. GE once developed and manufactured many of the inventions we take for granted today, nearly everything from the lightbulb to the jet engine. GE also built a cult of financial and leadership success envied across the globe and became the world’s most valuable and most admired company. But even at the height of its prestige and influence, cracks were forming in its formidable foundation. In a masterful re-appraisal of a company that once claimed to “bring good things to life,” pre-eminent financial journalist William D. Cohan argues that the incredible story of GE’s rise and fall is not only a paragon, but also a prism through which we can better understand American capitalism. Beginning with its founding, innovations, and exponential growth through acquisitions and mergers, Cohan plumbs the depths of GE's storied management culture, its pioneering doctrine of shareholder value, and its seemingly hidden blind spots, to reveal that GE wasn't immune from the hubris and avoidable mistakes suffered by many other corporations. In Power Failure, Cohan punctures the myth of GE, exploring in a rich narrative how a once-great company wound up broken and in tatters—a cautionary tale for the ages.
Lights Out
Author: Ted Koppel
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 055341996X
Category : Book clubs (Discussion groups)
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A nation unprepared : surviving the aftermath of a blackout where tens of millions of people over several states are affected.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 055341996X
Category : Book clubs (Discussion groups)
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A nation unprepared : surviving the aftermath of a blackout where tens of millions of people over several states are affected.
Power Outage on Metro-North's New Haven Line
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric power failures
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric power failures
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
When the Lights Went Out
Author: David E. Nye
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262288338
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Blackouts—whether they result from military planning, network failure, human error, or terrorism—offer snapshots of electricity's increasingly central role in American society. Where were you when the lights went out? At home during a thunderstorm? During the Great Northeastern Blackout of 1965? In California when rolling blackouts hit in 2000? In 2003, when a cascading power failure left fifty million people without electricity? We often remember vividly our time in the dark. In When the Lights Went Out, David Nye views power outages in America from 1935 to the present not simply as technical failures but variously as military tactic, social disruption, crisis in the networked city, outcome of political and economic decisions, sudden encounter with sublimity, and memories enshrined in photographs. Our electrically lit-up life is so natural to us that when the lights go off, the darkness seems abnormal. Nye looks at America's development of its electrical grid, which made large-scale power failures possible and a series of blackouts from military blackouts to the “greenout” (exemplified by the new tradition of “Earth Hour”), a voluntary reduction organized by environmental organizations. Blackouts, writes Nye, are breaks in the flow of social time that reveal much about the trajectory of American history. Each time one occurs, Americans confront their essential condition—not as isolated individuals, but as a community that increasingly binds itself together with electrical wires and signals.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262288338
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Blackouts—whether they result from military planning, network failure, human error, or terrorism—offer snapshots of electricity's increasingly central role in American society. Where were you when the lights went out? At home during a thunderstorm? During the Great Northeastern Blackout of 1965? In California when rolling blackouts hit in 2000? In 2003, when a cascading power failure left fifty million people without electricity? We often remember vividly our time in the dark. In When the Lights Went Out, David Nye views power outages in America from 1935 to the present not simply as technical failures but variously as military tactic, social disruption, crisis in the networked city, outcome of political and economic decisions, sudden encounter with sublimity, and memories enshrined in photographs. Our electrically lit-up life is so natural to us that when the lights go off, the darkness seems abnormal. Nye looks at America's development of its electrical grid, which made large-scale power failures possible and a series of blackouts from military blackouts to the “greenout” (exemplified by the new tradition of “Earth Hour”), a voluntary reduction organized by environmental organizations. Blackouts, writes Nye, are breaks in the flow of social time that reveal much about the trajectory of American history. Each time one occurs, Americans confront their essential condition—not as isolated individuals, but as a community that increasingly binds itself together with electrical wires and signals.
Power Failure
Author: Albert Borgmann
Publisher: Brazos Press
ISBN: 1587430584
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A call to redeem and restrain technology through everyday Christian practices and sacraments such as communal celebrations, shared meals, and daily Scripture reading.
Publisher: Brazos Press
ISBN: 1587430584
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A call to redeem and restrain technology through everyday Christian practices and sacraments such as communal celebrations, shared meals, and daily Scripture reading.
Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309114047
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The electric power delivery system that carries electricity from large central generators to customers could be severely damaged by a small number of well-informed attackers. The system is inherently vulnerable because transmission lines may span hundreds of miles, and many key facilities are unguarded. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the fact that the power grid, most of which was originally designed to meet the needs of individual vertically integrated utilities, is being used to move power between regions to support the needs of competitive markets for power generation. Primarily because of ambiguities introduced as a result of recent restricting the of the industry and cost pressures from consumers and regulators, investment to strengthen and upgrade the grid has lagged, with the result that many parts of the bulk high-voltage system are heavily stressed. Electric systems are not designed to withstand or quickly recover from damage inflicted simultaneously on multiple components. Such an attack could be carried out by knowledgeable attackers with little risk of detection or interdiction. Further well-planned and coordinated attacks by terrorists could leave the electric power system in a large region of the country at least partially disabled for a very long time. Although there are many examples of terrorist and military attacks on power systems elsewhere in the world, at the time of this study international terrorists have shown limited interest in attacking the U.S. power grid. However, that should not be a basis for complacency. Because all parts of the economy, as well as human health and welfare, depend on electricity, the results could be devastating. Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System focuses on measures that could make the power delivery system less vulnerable to attacks, restore power faster after an attack, and make critical services less vulnerable while the delivery of conventional electric power has been disrupted.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309114047
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The electric power delivery system that carries electricity from large central generators to customers could be severely damaged by a small number of well-informed attackers. The system is inherently vulnerable because transmission lines may span hundreds of miles, and many key facilities are unguarded. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the fact that the power grid, most of which was originally designed to meet the needs of individual vertically integrated utilities, is being used to move power between regions to support the needs of competitive markets for power generation. Primarily because of ambiguities introduced as a result of recent restricting the of the industry and cost pressures from consumers and regulators, investment to strengthen and upgrade the grid has lagged, with the result that many parts of the bulk high-voltage system are heavily stressed. Electric systems are not designed to withstand or quickly recover from damage inflicted simultaneously on multiple components. Such an attack could be carried out by knowledgeable attackers with little risk of detection or interdiction. Further well-planned and coordinated attacks by terrorists could leave the electric power system in a large region of the country at least partially disabled for a very long time. Although there are many examples of terrorist and military attacks on power systems elsewhere in the world, at the time of this study international terrorists have shown limited interest in attacking the U.S. power grid. However, that should not be a basis for complacency. Because all parts of the economy, as well as human health and welfare, depend on electricity, the results could be devastating. Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System focuses on measures that could make the power delivery system less vulnerable to attacks, restore power faster after an attack, and make critical services less vulnerable while the delivery of conventional electric power has been disrupted.
How to navigate breastfeeding during a power outage or emergency
Author: Aurora Brooks
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 1776982339
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
How to Navigate Breastfeeding During a Power Outage or Emergency: A Comprehensive Guide Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but what happens when a power outage or emergency strikes? How can you continue to provide the best care for your little one in such challenging circumstances? In this short read book, we will guide you through the process of navigating breastfeeding during a power outage or emergency, ensuring that you and your baby stay safe, healthy, and well-nourished. Preparing for a power outage is crucial, and we will show you how to do it right. From stocking up on breastfeeding supplies to creating a comfortable breastfeeding space, we will help you be ready for any situation. You will learn how to ensure a safe breastfeeding environment and maintain proper hygiene, even when the power is out. Managing breastfeeding during a power outage requires a different approach, and we will provide you with valuable insights. Establishing a feeding routine and using alternative feeding methods will help you maintain your baby's nutrition and hydration. We will also guide you on how to monitor your baby's well-being and seek professional help if needed. Taking care of yourself is equally important during these challenging times. We will show you how to prioritize rest and nutrition, stay hydrated, and seek emotional support. Breastfeeding can be emotionally demanding, and having a support system in place is crucial for your well-being. In addition to power outages, emergencies can also disrupt your breastfeeding routine. We will guide you on how to create an emergency breastfeeding kit and communicate effectively with healthcare providers. Recovering after a power outage or emergency requires a gradual reestablishment of breastfeeding routines and monitoring your milk supply. We will provide you with the necessary tools and resources to make this process as smooth as possible. To address any concerns or doubts you may have, we have included a section of frequently asked questions. Whether you need clarification on certain topics or want to share your own experiences, we are here to help. Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey, and even during challenging times, it is possible to navigate it successfully. With this comprehensive guide, you will have the knowledge and confidence to continue providing the best care for your baby, even during a power outage or emergency. So, let's embark on this journey together and ensure that your breastfeeding experience remains positive and fulfilling, no matter the circumstances. Have questions or comments? We are here to assist you every step of the way. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents How to navigate breastfeeding during a power outage or emergency Preparing for a power outage Ensuring a safe breastfeeding environment Stocking up on breastfeeding supplies Creating a comfortable breastfeeding space Ensuring proper hygiene Managing breastfeeding during a power outage Establishing a feeding routine Using alternative feeding methods Monitoring baby's hydration and well-being Taking care of the breastfeeding mother Prioritizing rest and nutrition Staying hydrated Seeking emotional support Preparing for emergencies Creating an emergency breastfeeding kit Communicating with healthcare providers Recovering after a power outage or emergency Gradual reestablishment of breastfeeding routines Monitoring milk supply Seeking professional help if needed Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 1776982339
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
How to Navigate Breastfeeding During a Power Outage or Emergency: A Comprehensive Guide Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but what happens when a power outage or emergency strikes? How can you continue to provide the best care for your little one in such challenging circumstances? In this short read book, we will guide you through the process of navigating breastfeeding during a power outage or emergency, ensuring that you and your baby stay safe, healthy, and well-nourished. Preparing for a power outage is crucial, and we will show you how to do it right. From stocking up on breastfeeding supplies to creating a comfortable breastfeeding space, we will help you be ready for any situation. You will learn how to ensure a safe breastfeeding environment and maintain proper hygiene, even when the power is out. Managing breastfeeding during a power outage requires a different approach, and we will provide you with valuable insights. Establishing a feeding routine and using alternative feeding methods will help you maintain your baby's nutrition and hydration. We will also guide you on how to monitor your baby's well-being and seek professional help if needed. Taking care of yourself is equally important during these challenging times. We will show you how to prioritize rest and nutrition, stay hydrated, and seek emotional support. Breastfeeding can be emotionally demanding, and having a support system in place is crucial for your well-being. In addition to power outages, emergencies can also disrupt your breastfeeding routine. We will guide you on how to create an emergency breastfeeding kit and communicate effectively with healthcare providers. Recovering after a power outage or emergency requires a gradual reestablishment of breastfeeding routines and monitoring your milk supply. We will provide you with the necessary tools and resources to make this process as smooth as possible. To address any concerns or doubts you may have, we have included a section of frequently asked questions. Whether you need clarification on certain topics or want to share your own experiences, we are here to help. Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey, and even during challenging times, it is possible to navigate it successfully. With this comprehensive guide, you will have the knowledge and confidence to continue providing the best care for your baby, even during a power outage or emergency. So, let's embark on this journey together and ensure that your breastfeeding experience remains positive and fulfilling, no matter the circumstances. Have questions or comments? We are here to assist you every step of the way. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents How to navigate breastfeeding during a power outage or emergency Preparing for a power outage Ensuring a safe breastfeeding environment Stocking up on breastfeeding supplies Creating a comfortable breastfeeding space Ensuring proper hygiene Managing breastfeeding during a power outage Establishing a feeding routine Using alternative feeding methods Monitoring baby's hydration and well-being Taking care of the breastfeeding mother Prioritizing rest and nutrition Staying hydrated Seeking emotional support Preparing for emergencies Creating an emergency breastfeeding kit Communicating with healthcare providers Recovering after a power outage or emergency Gradual reestablishment of breastfeeding routines Monitoring milk supply Seeking professional help if needed Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
Why Nations Fail
Author: Daron Acemoglu
Publisher: Currency
ISBN: 0307719227
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories. Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including: - China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West? - Are America’s best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority? - What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson’s breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions? Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world.
Publisher: Currency
ISBN: 0307719227
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories. Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including: - China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West? - Are America’s best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority? - What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson’s breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions? Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world.