"Pinole began as the cornerstone of a massive land grant nearly 200 years ago and grew to become an economic center of early Contra Costa County. Today it is a diverse and public-spirited small city with a high regard for, and interest in, its heritage. Pinole was named for the gruel (penole or pinolli) made from seeds, grain, and acorns given by welcoming Native Americans to explorers in the Pedro Fages expedition in 1772. Pinole's rich ..."
The Carbon Bubble(Reprint) What Happens to Us When It Bursts by JeffRubin Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2016 by Vintage Canada ISBN-13: 978-0-345-81470-8, ISBN: 0-345-81470-3
"As the price of oil falls, bestselling author and economist Jeff Rubin takes us to the epicentre of the bursting global carbon bubble, and dares us to imagine a new engine for growth that does not run on oil.For a decade, the vision of Canada's future as an energy superpower has driven the country's political agenda, as well as the fast-paced development of Alberta's oil sands and the push for more pipelines like Keystone XL across the ..."
"Pinole is a small city with a very big history. Pinole holds the unique distinction of having the oldest name in Contra Costa County. The area's first fast food, "pinolli," originated here with the 1772 Spanish discovery. Since then, the landscape has changed from nineteenth century cattle round-ups at Rancho El Pinole to twenty-first century round-ups of laptops, iPads, and smartphones at local eateries. The last grizzly bear disappear ..."
The Expendables How the Middle Class Got Screwed by Globalization (Hardback) by JeffRubin Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2020 by Random House Canada, Canada ISBN-13: 978-0-7352-7939-1, ISBN: 0-7352-7939-X
"GDP is growing, the stock market is up and unemployment is down, but the surprise of the book is that even the good news is good for only one percent of us."
The Expendables how the middle class got screwed by globalisation (Paperback) by JeffRubin Paperback, Published 2020 by Scribe Publications, United Kingdom ISBN-13: 978-1-913348-34-2, ISBN: 1-913348-34-2
Antarctica(4th Edition) (Country Travel Guide) by JeffRubin, Lonely Planet Staff Paperback, 380 Pages, Published 2008 by Lonely Planet ISBN-13: 978-1-74104-549-9, ISBN: 1-74104-549-5
"Just looking at the hauntingly sculpted blues, vast horizon-touching Shelves, and towering behemoths of Antarctica's ice formations makes the traveler know why she wants to go there and why she needs a good guidebook. Lonely Planet has once again done its homework. In addition to a thorough and succinct history section, useful overviews of Antarctic tour companies, information about how to plan your trip, detailed maps, and interesting ..."
"Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Gape at the icebergs looming over your ship, stand awestruck in the midst of a teeming penguin colony, or glimpse a minke whale surfacing next to your Zodiac – Antarctica will astound and transform you. Written by authors with intimate knowledge of the region, this bestselling guide is your essential companion to The Ice.Get The Inside Scoop – loads of specialist contributions by experts in Antarct ..."
"Ready for the ultimate cool adventure? Whether you want to trek in the footsteps of Shackleton and Scott or cruise among the icebergs, this is the definitive guide to carry with you to the loneliest of lands. Inside you'll find: special chapters written by experts on science, history and ecology travel options, from tours to flyovers to private yacht expeditions detailed coverage of islands, science bases and historic Hut Point in-depth ..."
The End of Growth(Updated) by JeffRubin Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2013 by Vintage Canada International Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-307-36090-8, ISBN: 0-307-36090-3
"In an urgent follow-up to his bestselling Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller, Jeff Rubin argues that the end of cheap oil means the end of growth. What will it be like to live in a world where growth is over? Now updated with a new afterword. Economist and resource analyst Jeff Rubin is certain that the world's governments are getting it wrong. Instead of moving us toward economic recovery, measures being taken around th ..."
The Big Flatline(1st Edition) Oil and the No-Growth Economy by JeffRubin Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2012 by St. Martin's Press ISBN-13: 978-0-230-34218-7, ISBN: 0-230-34218-3
"In an urgent follow-up to his best-selling Why Your World Is About To Get A Whole Lot Smaller, Jeff Rubin argues that the end of cheap oil means the end of growth. What it will be like to live in a world where growth is over?Economist and resource analyst Jeff Rubin is certain that the world's governments are getting it wrong. Instead of moving us toward economic recovery, the measures being taken around the globe right now are digging ..."
"An internationally renowned energy expert has written a book essential for every American–a galvanizing account of how the rising price and diminishing availability of oil are going to radically change our lives. Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller is a powerful and provocative book that explores what the new global economy will look like and what it will mean for all of us.In a compelling and accessible style, Jeff Rubin ..."
Lonely Planet Antarctica A Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit by JeffRubin Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 1996 by Lonely Planet ISBN-13: 978-0-86442-415-0, ISBN: 0-86442-415-9
"Just looking at the hauntingly sculpted blues, vast horizon-touching Shelves, and towering behemoths of Antarctica's ice formations makes the traveler know why she wants to go there and why she needs a good guidebook. Lonely Planet has once again done its homework. In addition to a thorough and succinct history section, useful overviews of Antarctic tour companies, information about how to plan your trip, detailed maps, and interesting ..."
The Expendables How the Middle Class Got Screwed by Globalization (Paperback) by JeffRubin Paperback, 369 Pages, Published 2022 by Vintage Canada, Missisauga ISBN-13: 978-0-7352-7941-4, ISBN: 0-7352-7941-1
"... united - states - mexico - canada -agreement / fact - sheets / rebalancing . 11 Ibid . 12 Sean McLain and William Boston , “ NAFTA Rewrite Is Mixed Blessing for Foreign Car Makers , " Wall Street Journal , October 1 , 2018 , https ..."
The End of Growth(1st Edition) by JeffRubin Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2012 by Random House Canada International Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-307-36089-2, ISBN: 0-307-36089-X
"In an urgent follow-up to his best-selling Why Your World Is About To Get A Whole Lot Smaller, Jeff Rubin argues that the end of cheap oil means the end of growth. What it will be like to live in a world where growth is over? Economist and resource analyst Jeff Rubin is certain that the world's governments are getting it wrong. Instead of moving us toward economic recovery, measures being taken around the globe right now are digging us ..."
The Carbon Bubble What Happens to Us When It Bursts by JeffRubin Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2015 by Random House Canada ISBN-13: 978-0-345-81469-2, ISBN: 0-345-81469-X
"Examines how the declining market for oil worldwide threatens a Canadian economy that is heavily invested in the Alberta oil sands."
Pinole (Hardback) by Joseph Mariotti, George Vincent, JeffRubin Hardcover, 130 Pages, Published 2009 by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions ISBN-13: 978-1-5316-4621-9, ISBN: 1-5316-4621-2
"Pinole began as the cornerstone of a massive land grant nearly 200 years ago and grew to become an economic center of early Contra Costa County. Today it is a diverse and public-spirited small city with a high regard for, and interest in, its heritage. Pinole was named for the gruel (penole or pinolli) made from seeds, grain, and acorns given by welcoming Native Americans to explorers in the Pedro Fages expedition in 1772. Pinole's rich ..."
"The USA has only one firefighter for every 280 people and one police officer for every 385 people. That means that in an emergency, most people are going to be on their own for possibly 48 to 72 hours, says David Paulison of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Your response to an emergency often determines the impact the situation will have on those around you. Knowing what to do saves lives. This easy-to-use guide is organized by ..."
" From Instant Messaging to dating, from tailgating to studying, this book leaves no collegiate stone unturned. Beginning with a guide to finishing high school, and ending with a guide to life beyond college, "The CollegeHumor Guide to College" is the perfect gift for any high school student with enough drive to make it past 12th grade, and an incredibly funny read for anybody else. Written by the finest writers of the popular CollegeHu ..."