This is the book to read for climate control. Mr. Gates translated the complex topic into concrete causes and impact analysis. He walked through a comprehensive course of action, to be done, in a scale never done before for the government, the market and the technology to work together to prevent the climate disaster. The last part of the book called for actions for individuals.
With a combined effort of government intervention, technology innovation and market forces, there exists a narrow path to go from 51 billion of carbon dioxide emission to zero.
In his last days, Hans Rosling put all his heart into finishing this book. His passion in life shows so much in his worldliness and his global perspective.
Would you believe most people, experts included, have significant gaps in knowing the present state of the globe? How would their distorted world view affect the decision making of individuals, of companies and of governments?
Are you among those who think the Scandinavian countries have always been rich? Do you know the difference in living for people earning $2, $8, $32 or more dollars a day? GapMinder of the income levels is simply mind boggling.
This book is a great read especially for the young generations who need a lift and an awareness of the possibilities.
“The secret of a good old age is simply an honorable pact with solitude”.
Through the lives and struggles of the multi-generations of Buendia’s families, the book covers pretty much everything in the world.
In the imaginary plot of the insomnia plague, the book told of the desperation felt when one was deprived of sleep.
In the old age of Colonel Colonel Buendia, he questioned the purpose of the twenty-years war that he had led his compatriots fighting the revolutionary war against the government. He chose to live his final years in simple solitude after tasting the pride, the power, the liberation.
In the strike of the banana farm workers, the government hid the massacre so well that no-one believed in the witness who escaped. The banana farm was such a vivid demonstration of colonial exploitation.
Through the deluge that continued over several years, there was the humbling reality that nature and many other species were to win over human beings.
”Races condemned to one hundred years of solitude did not have a second opportunity on earth”.
I finished the book, feeling like just touching the first layer of the onion, with so much more remains to be discovered.
Taking the stress out of homework by Abby Frerich and Brian Platzer
Through the challenges facing the students while doing homework, these two experienced teachers drilled into the challenges in skill gaps, knowledge gaps and growth gaps; and offered practical advice for both the learners and the teachers. A good read for learners of all ages.
Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers, Ph. D.
A good read for those seeking encouragement to overcome life hardship and take opportunities
猶太人成為全球頂尖人物的學習法 作者： 張化榕
A good read for parents who want their children to be unique, confident, and rich; as well as adults who want to better understand the culture of Jewish to inquire, to debate, and to do something different.
Nine essential things I’ve learned about life by Harold S. Kushner
Covering with wisdom and clarity, the author offers a powerful narrative of “God sends us the strength to deal with the problem”, “Religion is what we do not what you believe” and that “It is ok to have doubt and anger”.
The 100 best stocks to buy in 2020 by Peter sander and Scott mobile
Not a classic, but an easy-to-read, if you are searching for a list of companies to research more.
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