The First edition was the Winner of the Transmission Prize for the Communication of Ideas 2014. This second edition of expert drug scientist David Nutt's brilliant book examines the facts about both legal and illegal drugs. Including up-to-date case studies and information about recent developments, he uses straightforward language to explore the science of what drugs are, how they work, why people take them and their effects.

Drugs without the hot air: Making sense of legal and illegal drugs

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Nutt, David

Diseases & Physical Ailments

UIT Cambridge Ltd.

The dangers of illegal drugs are well known and rarely disputed, but how harmful are alcohol and tobacco by comparison? What are we missing by banning medical research into magic mushrooms, LSD and cannabis? Can they be sources of valuable treatments? The second edition of Drugs without the hot air looks at the science to allow anyone to make rational decisions based on objective evidence, asking: *What is addiction? Is there an addictive personality? *What is the role of cannabis in treating epilepsy? *How harmful is vaping? *How can psychedelics treat depression? *Where is the opioid crisis taking us?

A quarter of the greenhouse-gas emissions that cause climate change come from food. In Food and Climate Change without the hot air, Sarah Bridle details the carbon footprint of the food we eat, from breakfast to lunch, from snacks to supper. She breaks down the environmental impact of each food, so we can see where the emissions are highest and where we can make sustainable food choices. With this knowledge, we can make changes to our diet - e.g. eating more locally grown produce and introducing meat-free days. This will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions so damaging to our planet and probably be healthier for us, too. Food and Climate Change without the hot air considers: <ul> <li>How to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that come from food - currently 25%.</li> <li>What effect the food we eat has on the environment of our planet.</li> <li>How climate change will affect the food we will eat in the future.</li> <li>How consumers can play their part in reducing food-based carbon emissions.</li> </ul> Bridle looks at popular breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner options, such as tea and coffee, eggs, cheese and chicken sandwiches, salad, pizza, baked potatoes, chocolate, nuts, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, steak and fries, fish suppers, Spaghetti Bolognese and more. She calculates the greenhouse gas emissions of those meals, breaking down the different ingredients and cooking methods, which makes it easy to compare different options within the same meal. This takes into account all the gases that contribute to global warming: carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide (gCO2e). Bridle also dives into the important topic of food waste and gives valuable tips to avoid leftovers. Inspired by the author's former mentor David MacKay (Sustainable Energy without the hot air), Food and Climate Change is a rigorously researched discussion of how food and climate change are intimately connected. In this ground-breaking and accessible work, Prof Sarah Bridle focuses on the facts so that they speak for themselves. The book is highly illustrated in full colour throughout, making it an attractive read, as well as an inspiring one. It shows how anyone can reduce the climate impact of their food. It also suggests how the food system must change, with: <ul> <li>Incentives for farmers to switch to more efficient, climate-friendly technologies.</li> <li>Food labelling to show a product's 'food miles' and how it has been produced.</li> <li>Research into non-traditional production methods.</li> <li>How to waste less food and use all the water, energy and nutrients used in its production more wisely and sustainably.</li> </ul>

Food and Climate Change without the hot air: Change your diet: the easiest way to help save the planet

Bridle, S L

Diets & Weight Loss

The Liverpool Art Book is a tribute to one of the UK's most iconic cities. An impressive artistic collection taking the reader on a tour through the colourful spirit of Liverpool and its history: inspired by its vibrant, modern buildings and imposing symbols of commence, its statues of icons such as the Beatles and Cilla Black, and its majestic skyline, Liverpool's very own artists highlight its beauties in the most unique way.

The Liverpool Art Book: The city through the eyes of its artists

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Sustainable Energy - without the hot air

Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner, this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers and organizes a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scale—for Europe, the United States, and the world. In case study format, this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the potential of sustainable fossil fuels, and the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries. While underlining the difficulty of minimizing consumption, the tone remains positive as it debunks misinformation and clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at large.

Business & Money

MacKay, David JC

Economics

Explaining the principles of networking and TCP/IP protocols, this hands-on reference based on years of practical experience shows how to use the principles discussed. Covering both Linux and Windows, this practical guide is applicable to almost any network and has a modular approach that facilitates in-depth and easy learning. The many detailed appendices make this long-term reference book beneficial to both beginners and experienced TCP/IP practitioners.

Practical Tcp/Ip: Designing, Using and Troubleshooting Tcp/Ip Networks on Linux and Windows

Computers & Technology

Mansfield, Niall

Certification

Enabling users to take full advantage of the Exim system, this practical reference provides an essential resource for e-mail administrators, designers, or implementers of network applications. Included are instructions to deploy Exim as the SMTP email server throughout an organization, configure a reliable mail service to meet the specific needs of the site, tune the server to give optimal performance in the environment, as well as secure an e-mail system to prevent unauthorized use and maintain the confidentiality of messages.

The Exim SMTP Mail Server: Official guide to Release 4

Hazel, Philip

Networking & Cloud Computing

Including detailed instructions for installing on the most popular Linux platforms, this tutorial explains each step of getting Exim up and running as an organization's mail server. From simple to increasingly complex, a series of configurations teaches network and system administrators—including those using Windows—and technical home users how to use Exim. This reference provides and explains ready-made configurations for all the most common requirements, from a simple system suited to a small organization to a mail hub handling multiple domains and relaying to many internal servers. For those new to mail servers or wanting to switch to Exim, this handbook offers a practical and accessible introduction.  

Exim by Example: Getting Started, With Configurations for Common Scenarios

Meers, Jason

Providing a complete survey of DNS (Domain Name System) servers, this reference outlines the most suitable types of servers for varying scenarios. Addressing performance and security issues, this resource describes in detail the ideal scenarios for each server. Additional topics discussed include how DNS information can be stored in LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories or SQL databases as well as how to construct robust DNS systems.

Alternative DNS Servers: Choice and Deployment, and Optional SQL/LDAP Back-Ends

Mens, Jan Piet

Written with a penetrating simplicity, No Destination is an exhilarating account of an extraordinary life. When he was only nine years old, Satish Kumar renounced the world and joined the wandering brotherhood of Jain monks. Dissuaded from this path by an inner voice at the age of 18, he became a campaigner for land reform, working to turn Gandhi's vision of a renewed India into reality. Fired by the example of Bertrand Russell, he undertook an 8,000-mile peace pilgrimage, walking from India to America without any money, through mountains, deserts, storms, and snow. It was an adventure during which he was thrown into jail in France, faced a loaded gun in America, and delivered packets of “peace tea” to the leaders of the four nuclear powers. In 1973 he settled in England, taking on the editorship of Resurgence magazine, and becoming the guiding light behind a number of ecological spiritual and educational ventures. Following Indian tradition, in his 50th year he undertook another pilgrimage: again without any money, he walked to the holy places of Britain—Glastonbury Lindisfarne and Iona. All of this and more is recounted in this fascinating autobiography.

No Destination: An Autobiography

Kumar, Satish

Religion & Spirituality

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Drugs without the hot air: Making sense of legal and illegal drugs

Drugs without the hot air: Making sense of legal and illegal drugs

Food and Climate Change without the hot air: Change your diet: the easiest way to help save the planet

The Liverpool Art Book: The city through the eyes of its artists

Sustainable Energy - without the hot air

Practical Tcp/Ip: Designing, Using and Troubleshooting Tcp/Ip Networks on Linux and Windows

The Exim SMTP Mail Server: Official guide to Release 4

Exim by Example: Getting Started, With Configurations for Common Scenarios

Alternative DNS Servers: Choice and Deployment, and Optional SQL/LDAP Back-Ends

No Destination: An Autobiography