U.S. Energy Policies, first published in 1968, aims to assemble and describe within an overall framework the energy policy questions that RRF believed would profit from study and analysis. This study covers the past performance and trends in the energy industries, the nature of existing industries and of the government policies bearing on them, and the effects of those policies. This title also takes note of the prospective influence of economic and technological developments and evaluates the probable effects of selected alternatives to existing policies. This book will be of interest to students of environmental studies.

Originally written for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Resources for the future published this report in 1971 believing it would be of interest to more general readers. Resources for the Future draws on its past experience of resource utilization, development and economics to comment on issues faced by the Mekong Basin River for agricultural development such as the demand-supply conditions for improved agriculture, the limitations imposed by physical and human resource conditions and measures needed to modernize their agricultural methods. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental and Economic studies.

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Originally written for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Resources for the future published this report in 1971 believing it would be of interest to more general readers. Resources for the Future draws on its past experience of resource utilization, development and economics to comment on issues faced by the Mekong Basin River for agricultural development such as the demand-supply conditions for improved agriculture, the limitations imposed by physical and human resource conditions and measures needed to modernize their agricultural methods. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental and Economic studies.

U.S. Energy Policies, first published in 1968, aims to assemble and describe within an overall framework the energy policy questions that RRF believed would profit from study and analysis. This study covers the past performance and trends in the energy industries, the nature of existing industries and of the government policies bearing on them, and the effects of those policies. This title also takes note of the prospective influence of economic and technological developments and evaluates the probable effects of selected alternatives to existing policies. This book will be of interest to students of environmental studies.

The Art and Lore of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint. --- Stranded in a deadly, hostile environment, even an elite US Special Operator will face a true battle for survival. Future Press presents a unique companion book that follows the theme of survival as it runs through Ghost Recon Breakpoint, from its characters and dialogue to its world design and gameplay. Discover what it takes to create a game, a story and a world dedicated to testing the limits of what a Ghost can survive. -- Part Lore Book: What motivates a person to become a member of Ghost Team, the most highly trained Special Operators in the world? And what can make a Ghost hunt down his former brothers-in-arms? The lore material and detailed bios in this book provide additional insight into the events that have shaped Nomad, Walker and the cast of authentic, believable characters that inhabit this world. Learn the history, connections and motivations that have brought them all to Auroa. -- Part Art Book: Tour the creation of the Auroa archipelago, an environment as detailed and meticulously crafted as any fictional setting you've ever explored. This book is packed with all of the concept artwork that helped to bring Ubisoft Paris's futuristic utopian vision to life. -- Part Reference Book: Acquiring and upgrading the tools necessary for survival is at the core of Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Every weapon, vehicle and piece of gear available at launch is presented with detailed stats, and we use our strategy guide expertise to dissect the survival systems that make Breakpoint such a unique experience. -- All Access: Every part of this book is peppered with commentary from the development team at Ubisoft Paris and their military consultants, allowing for an unprecedented, all-angles look behind the curtain of such an ambitious production. -- Incredible Bonus Content: Each book comes with a code for a DLC pack of exclusive cosmetic items. We've also included a huge multi-purpose poster of the game world, with every point of interest marked on it.

This brilliantly illustrated book contains the 100 greatest retro videogames, as chosen by the experts at Retro Gamer magazine. From platformers and puzzlers to shooters and racing games, it covers everything from 8-bit hits such as Pac-Man and Manic Miner to more recent classics like Halo: Combat Evolved and Resident Evil 4. There's something here to appeal to everyone, whether you're a fan of Shenmue or Super Mario Kart. But that's not all. In addition to the massive countdown of classic videogames, there are dozens of in-depth chapters on some of the biggest games featured inside, including gorgeous screens and artworks, and revealing interviews with the people who made them. This is a must-have for any retro videogame fan.

Behavioral economics - a field based in collaborations among economists and psychologists - focuses on integrating a nuanced understanding of behavior into models of decision-making. Since the mid-20th century, this growing field has produced research in numerous domains and has influenced policymaking, research, and marketing. However, little has been done to assess these contributions and review evidence of their use in the policy arena. Behavioral Economics: Policy Impact and Future Directions examines the evidence for behavioral economics and its application in six public policy domains: health, retirement benefits, climate change, social safety net benefits, climate change, education, and criminal justice. The report concludes that the principles of behavioral economics are indispensable for the design of policy and recommends integrating behavioral specialists into policy development within government units. In addition, the report calls for strengthening research methodology and identifies research priorities for building on the accomplishments of the field to date. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Development of Behavioral Economics 3 Foundational Behavioral and Economic Ideas 4 The Behavioral Economics Toolkit: Policy Levers and Intervention Strategies 5 Health 6 Retirement Benefits 7 Social Safety Net Benefits 8 Climate Change 9 Education 10 Criminal Justice System 11 Findings Across the Policy Domains 12 Conducting and Disseminating Behavioral Economics Research 13 Implementing Behavioral Economics Approaches 14 Advancing the Field of Behavioral Economics Appendix: Biographical Sketches of Committee on Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy

The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig lost their lives and 16 others were seriously injured. There were also enormous consequences for the companies involved in the drilling operations, to the Gulf of Mexico environment, and to the economy of the region and beyond. The flow continued for nearly 3 months before the well could be completely killed, during which time, nearly 5 million barrels of oil spilled into the gulf. Macondo Well-Deepwater Horizon Blowout examines the causes of the blowout and provides a series of recommendations, for both the oil and gas industry and government regulators, intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of any future losses of well control during offshore drilling. According to this report, companies involved in offshore drilling should take a "system safety" approach to anticipating and managing possible dangers at every level of operation -- from ensuring the integrity of wells to designing blowout preventers that function under all foreseeable conditions-- in order to reduce the risk of another accident as catastrophic as the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. In addition, an enhanced regulatory approach should combine strong industry safety goals with mandatory oversight at critical points during drilling operations. Macondo Well-Deepwater Horizon Blowout discusses ultimate responsibility and accountability for well integrity and safety of offshore equipment, formal system safety education and training of personnel engaged in offshore drilling, and guidelines that should be established so that well designs incorporate protection against the various credible risks associated with the drilling and abandonment process. This book will be of interest to professionals in the oil and gas industry, government decision makers, environmental advocacy groups, and others who seek an understanding of the processes involved in order to ensure safety in undertakings of this nature.

Nonhuman primates represent a small fraction of animals used in biomedical research, but they remain important research models due to their similarities to humans with respect to genetic makeup, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Limitations in the availability of nonhuman primates have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent restrictions on their exportation and transportation, impacting National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research necessary for both public health and national security. Additionally, there is continued interest in understanding whether and how nonanimal models can be used to answer scientific questions for which nonhuman primates are currently used. At the direction of the U.S. Congress, NIH asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene an expert committee to conduct a landscape analysis of current and future use of nonhuman primates in NIH-supported biomedical research, as well as opportunities for new approach methodologies to complement or reduce reliance on nonhuman primate models. This report provides the committee findings and conclusions. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Contribution of Nonhuman Primate Models to Advances in Human Health 3 Current Landscape of Use and Availability of Nonhuman Primates for NIH-Supported Biomedical Research 4 The Landscape of New Approach Methodologies 5 Future Needs and Opportunities for Nonhuman Primate Models in Biomedical Research Appendix A: Study Approach and Methods Appendix B: Data on Nonhuman Primate Use in NIH-Supported Biomedical Research Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff Appendix D: Disclosure of Unavoidable Conflicts of Interest

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The decade ahead will test the nation's nearly 4 million nurses in new and complex ways. Nurses live and work at the intersection of health, education, and communities. Nurses work in a wide array of settings and practice at a range of professional levels. They are often the first and most frequent line of contact with people of all backgrounds and experiences seeking care and they represent the largest of the health care professions. A nation cannot fully thrive until everyone - no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they make - can live their healthiest possible life, and helping people live their healthiest life is and has always been the essential role of nurses. Nurses have a critical role to play in achieving the goal of health equity, but they need robust education, supportive work environments, and autonomy. Accordingly, at the request of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on behalf of the National Academy of Medicine, an ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conducted a study aimed at envisioning and charting a path forward for the nursing profession to help reduce inequities in people's ability to achieve their full health potential. The ultimate goal is the achievement of health equity in the United States built on strengthened nursing capacity and expertise. By leveraging these attributes, nursing will help to create and contribute comprehensively to equitable public health and health care systems that are designed to work for everyone. The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity explores how nurses can work to reduce health disparities and promote equity, while keeping costs at bay, utilizing technology, and maintaining patient and family-focused care into 2030. This work builds on the foundation set out by The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (2011) report. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity 3 The Nursing Workforce 4 The Role of Nurses in Improving Health Care Access and Quality 5 The Role of Nurses in Improving Health Equity 6 Paying for Equity in Health and Health Care 7 Educating Nurses for the Future 8 Nurses in Disaster Preparedness and Public Health Emergency Response 9 Nurses Leading Change 10 Supporting the Health and Professional Well-Being of Nurses 11 The Future of Nursing: Recommendations and Research Priorities Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Project Staff Appendix B: Data Collection and Information Sources Appendix C: Data Sources, Definitions, and Methods Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: The Future of Nursing 20202030: Meeting America Where We Are: Supplemental Statement of William M. Sage, M.D., J.D. Appendix F: Committee Response to Supplemental Statement Appendix G: Profiles of Nursing Programs and Organizations

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With more than 3 million members, the nursing profession is the largest segment of the nation's health care workforce. Working on the front lines of patient care, nurses can play a vital role in helping realize the objectives set forth in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, legislation that represents the broadest health care overhaul since the 1965 creation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. A number of barriers prevent nurses from being able to respond effectively to rapidly changing health care settings and an evolving health care system. These barriers need to be overcome to ensure that nurses are well- positioned to lead change and advance health. In 2008, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the IOM launched a two-year initiative to respond to the need to assess and transform the nursing profession. The IOM appointed the Committee on the RWJF Initiative on the Future of Nursing, at the IOM, with the purpose of producing a report that would make recommendations for an action-oriented blueprint for the future of nursing. Through its deliberations, the committee developed four key messages: * Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training. * Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. * Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health care professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States. * Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and information infrastructure. The United States has the opportunity to transform its health care system, and nurses can and should play a fundamental role in this transformation. However, the power to improve the current regulatory, business, and organizational conditions does not rest solely with nurses; government, businesses, health care organizations, professional associations, and the insurance ind