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El-Reedy Mohamed Abdallah:
Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures

Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures

Assessment and Repair of Corrosion, Third Edition

'A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics [...] an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism' Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author of Empire of Painand Say Nothing'Joseph Conrad called colonial ventures in Africa "the vilest scramble for loot that ever disfigured the history of human conscience". After reading this book you might want to add the words "until now"' The TimesHow we became addicted to a supply chain that wreaks havoc across the globe.Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals - essential for the decarbonization of our economies - and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry.Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African country lack basic infrastructure, and, after many decades of colonial occupation, its people are officially among the poorest in the world. But hidden beneath the soil are vast quantities of cobalt, lithium, copper, tin, tantalum, tungsten, and other treasures. Recently, this veritable periodic table of resources has become extremely valuable because these metals are essential for the global "energy transition"-the plan for wealthy nations to wean themselves off fossil fuels by shifting to sustainable forms of energy, such as solar and wind. The race to electrify the world's economy has begun, and China has a considerable head start. From Indonesia to South America to Central Africa, Beijing has invested in mines and infrastructure for decades. But the U.S. has begun fighting back with massive investments of its own, as well as sanctions and disruptive tariffs.In this rush for green energy, the world has become utterly reliant on resources unearthed far away and willfully blind to the terrible political, environmental, and social consequences of their extraction. If the Democratic Republic of the Congo possesses such riches, why are its children routinely descending deep into treacherous mines to dig with the most rudimentary of tools, or in some cases their bare hands? Why are Indonesia's seas and skies being polluted in a rush for battery metals? Why is the Western Sahara, a source for phosphates, still being treated like a colony? Who must pay the price for progress?With unparalleled, original reporting, Nicolas Niarchos reveals how the scramble to control these metals and their production is overturning the world order, just as the global race to drill for oil shaped the twentieth century. Exploring the advent of the lithium-ion battery and tracing the supply chain for its production, Niarchos tells the story both of the people driving these tectonic changes and those whose lives are being upended. He reveals the true, devastating consequences of our best intentions and helps us prepare for an uncertain future. If you have ever used a smartphone or driven an electric vehicle, you are implicated.

A Story of War, Technology and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth

The Elements of Power

Spon Research

External Stakeholder Management in Projects

A Circular Economy Approach

Sustainable Management of Mining Waste and Tailings

'A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics [...] an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism' Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author of Empire of Painand Say Nothing'Joseph Conrad called colonial ventures in Africa "the vilest scramble for loot that ever disfigured the history of human conscience". After reading this book you might want to add the words "until now"' The TimesHow we became addicted to a supply chain that wreaks havoc across the globe.Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals - essential for the decarbonization of our economies - and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry.Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African country lack basic infrastructure, and, after many decades of colonial occupation, its people are officially among the poorest in the world. But hidden beneath the soil are vast quantities of cobalt, lithium, copper, tin, tantalum, tungsten, and other treasures. Recently, this veritable periodic table of resources has become extremely valuable because these metals are essential for the global "energy transition"-the plan for wealthy nations to wean themselves off fossil fuels by shifting to sustainable forms of energy, such as solar and wind. The race to electrify the world's economy has begun, and China has a considerable head start. From Indonesia to South America to Central Africa, Beijing has invested in mines and infrastructure for decades. But the U.S. has begun fighting back with massive investments of its own, as well as sanctions and disruptive tariffs.In this rush for green energy, the world has become utterly reliant on resources unearthed far away and willfully blind to the terrible political, environmental, and social consequences of their extraction. If the Democratic Republic of the Congo possesses such riches, why are its children routinely descending deep into treacherous mines to dig with the most rudimentary of tools, or in some cases their bare hands? Why are Indonesia's seas and skies being polluted in a rush for battery metals? Why is the Western Sahara, a source for phosphates, still being treated like a colony? Who must pay the price for progress?With unparalleled, original reporting, Nicolas Niarchos reveals how the scramble to control these metals and their production is overturning the world order, just as the global race to drill for oil shaped the twentieth century. Exploring the advent of the lithium-ion battery and tracing the supply chain for its production, Niarchos tells the story both of the people driving these tectonic changes and those whose lives are being upended. He reveals the true, devastating consequences of our best intentions and helps us prepare for an uncertain future. If you have ever used a smartphone or driven an electric vehicle, you are implicated.

An in-depth investigation into the growing industry of green technologies and the environmental, social, and political consequences of the mining it requires. In the fight against climate change, lithium's role in reducing emissions by powering green economies is a mixed blessing. Drawing on groundbreaking fieldwork in Chile, Nevada, and Portugal, Thea Riofrancos explores the environmental and social costs of the global race to expand lithium mining amid supply chain concerns. With haunting descriptions of vulnerable ecosystems, she examines how mining harms landscapes, provokes protest, takes centre stage in national politics, and links countries on the peripheries of the world economy to huge corporations, commodity markets, and powerful investors. Riofrancos traces the history of global extraction from colonial conquest to the 1970s energy crisis to the still-uncertain green future. While an unregulated mining boom could inflict irreversible harm, Riofrancos offers compelling ideas about how to harmonize climate action with social justice. Across the world's extractive frontiers, we encounter the most brutal aspects of capitalism - but also witness inspiring visions for our future planet.

The Frontiers of Green Capitalism

Extraction

This book examines management meaning, nature and theories addressing classical, neo-classical and modern approaches with emphasis on evolution of management thought and relevance to agricultural extension. It covers administration, supervision and functions of management including POSDCORB framework, extension management in public, private and pluralistic sectors and also:<ul> <li>Examines management meaning, nature and theories including classical, neo-classical and modern approaches with emphasis on evolution of management thought.</li> <li> Covers administration, supervision and functions of management addressing POSDCORB framework, approaches to management, levels of management, and qualities, skills and competencies of effective manager in extension organizations. </li> <li> Addresses extension management in public, private and pluralistic sectors </li> <li> Discusses decision-making and human resource management in extension covering types of decisions, styles and techniques, manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training and development. </li> <li> Examines leadership, authority, coordination and performance in extension addressing leadership styles, delegation, decentralization, line and staff relations. </li> </ul>This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&amp;F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

Managing Extension Organizations

Towards Sustainable Futures

This book demonstrates through lucid explanations and practical case studies how agricultural, horticultural and processed food waste-which is frequently perceived as a worldwide burden-can be used to promote sustainable agricultural methods. It demonstrates how these procedures, which encourage resource efficiency and waste reduction, are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book provides a clear manual for comprehending and using circular agriculture, making it suitable for anybody interested in sustainable solutions, such as policymakers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists and concerned citizens. It will also be of interest to researchers of science and technology, agriculture, law and public policy.

Food Waste Conversion into Vital Biofertilizers

Circular Agriculture

Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management

Sustainable Management and Governance

Natural Resource Cooperatives in Africa

Routledge Pocket Books

The fifth edition of the Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book remains a must-have guide for students and qualified practitioners. Its focused coverage of the data, techniques and skills essential to the quantity surveying role makes it an invaluable companion for everything from initial cost advice to the final account stage.Key features and updates included in this new edition:<ul> <li>Examples of taking off quantities and estimating including cost planning</li> <li>Carbon accounting</li> <li>Procurement practice</li> <li>Ethical considerations</li> <li>Developments in digital construction</li> <li>The latest practice guidance notes and government publications</li> <li>Post-contract management</li> <li>Updates to the NRM1, NRM 2 and the JCT 2024</li> <li>The impact of the Building Safety Act </li> </ul>This text includes recommended formats for cost plans, developer's budgets, financial reports, financial statements and final accounts. This is the ideal concise reference for quantity surveyors, project and commercial managers, and students of any of the above.

Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book

Transportation planning and management addresses the complex mobility challenges faced by both large metropolitan cities and rural areas. This updated edition delves deeper into critical aspects of urban and rural mass transportation planning and management, offering a comprehensive and balanced perspective. Each chapter has been enriched with updated time-series data and an expanded collection of practical examples to illustrate key concepts effectively. The theoretical sections have been significantly enhanced to include detailed discussions on transit operating elements, the planning processes for mass transit systems, and advanced management methods for mass transportation, with a particular focus on the integration of emerging technologies.<ul> <li>Contains exclusive material on transport planning in developing economies.</li> <li>Discusses both planning and management aspects.</li> <li>Explores data from urban and rural public transport.</li> <li>Examine resource needs and economics of public transport.</li> <li>Includes examples and case studies from BRIC countries.</li> </ul>This book is aimed for senior undergraduate and graduate students in transportation engineering and transport planners.

Focus on Mass Public Transportation

Transportation Planning and Management in Developing Economies

BRI Research Series

This book represents an initiative to amalgamate research findings from a diverse array of international perspectives on building permits, addressing their innovation and digital evolution. With a comprehensive approach, the publication endeavours to encapsulate global scientific advancements, practices, and takeaways within the realm of digital building permit systems. Ranging through a diverse set of disciplines, related to the different systems and aspects of digital building permitting, it provides stakeholders and researchers with a comprehensive overview, which should be grasped as a whole to allow for real progress in digitalisation of building permit procedures.Central to the book's narrative is the theme of the digital transformation reshaping building permit systems globally. By undertaking an in-depth exploration and examination of best practices, it seeks to furnish readers with a nuanced understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in this digital transformation. In consolidating a wealth of knowledge, including best practices and case studies from multiple countries, the book aims to demystify the complex domain of building permit systems. It serves as a comprehensive guide, starting from bothersome tasks, such as breaking down intricate regulations and technicalities into digestible information, thereby facilitating greater accessibility and understanding.This book significantly contributes to understanding digital building permits from a global perspective. Advancements, projects, and experiences are considered globally to provide the reader with an overview of opportunities and relevant methods to approach building permit digitalisation and innovation (regulations, process, organisational adjustments, legal aspects, 3D data, and software architectures, among others). The book is essential reading for researchers and professionals with interests in different sectors encompassing the built environment..

Digital Transformation of Building Permitting

Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures

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