Entropia

Author : George Rabasa
Publisher : Unbridled Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781609530365

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Miss Entropia and the Adam Bomb by George Rabasa Pdf

No other obsession strikes as hard as the love that hits a teenaged boy — especially if he’s the sort of kid who is no saner than he wants to be. From the moment Adam Webb sees Francine Haggard—in the van that is supposed to return them to the Institute Loiseaux—the two young mental patients are inextricably connected. Adam will never let this girl go. From hiding her in his bedroom to spiriting her away to Minnesota’s north woods, “Miss Entropia” becomes the focus of Adam’s every thought and of everything he does. He believes her to be a goddess, his own goddess. But the pyromaniacal Miss Entropia will be neither worshiped nor owned. And so Adam’s possessiveness is destined to push her to the breaking point. Theirs is an incendiary love story, an unbalanced Romeo and Juliet, that spins and arcs its way strangely toward tragedy.

Author : Kadambari Baxi,Reinhold Martin
Publisher : Black Dog Architecture
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015054141141

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Entropia by Kadambari Baxi,Reinhold Martin Pdf

Presents designs for 3 "recycled" architectural objects: a bank building, a suburban house, and a former US embassy building.

Author : Samuel Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Australia
ISBN : 0987588400

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Entropia by Samuel Alexander Pdf

When industrial civilisation collapsed in the third decade of the 21st century, a community living on a small island in the South Pacific Ocean found itself permanently isolated from the rest of the world. With no option but to build a self-sufficient economy with very limited energy supplies, this community set about creating a simpler way of life that could flourish into the deep future. Determined above all else to transcend the materialistic values of the Old World, they made a commitment to live materially simple lives, convinced that this was the surest path to genuine freedom, peace, and sustainable prosperity. Seven decades later, in the year 2099, this book describes the results of their remarkable living experiment.

Author : Benjamin Tyson Duranske
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : 160442009X

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Virtual Law by Benjamin Tyson Duranske Pdf

If you are one of the many who have read about and heard about virtual worlds but do not really understand what a virtual world is, or even how to use appropriate terminology when discussing them, then this is the book for you."--Jacket.

Author : Lon Safko
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470912683

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The Social Media Bible by Lon Safko Pdf

The bestselling bible for social media is now completely revised and updated! The Social Media Bible, Second Edition (www.TSMB2.com) is the most comprehensive resource that transforms the way corporate, small business, and non-profit companies use social media to reach their desired audiences with power messages and efficiency. In this Second Edition, each of the three parts - Tactics, Tools, and Strategies - have been updated to reflect the most current social media trends. Covers all major new software applications, including features and benefits, in detail Lists more than 120 companies integral to the social media industry with updated data, products, services, and links Includes advanced topics like measuring social media return on investment (ROI) and how to develop and implement the Five Steps to Social Media Success strategy plan Includes dozens of social media ROI case studies Author is a widely acknowledged social media authority with numerous media appearances and speaking engagements The Social Media Bible, Second Edition gives you a fully up-to-date toolbox to revamp your marketing strategy and create new opportunities for growth.

Author : Robert Marcus
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781553698845

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Great Global Grid by Robert Marcus Pdf

Emerging Technology Strategies and the Great Global Grid The next generation of the Internet will produce dramatic economic and social changes exceeding even the World Wide Web. Several emerging technologies are converging to create a Great Global Grid infrastructure where universal connectivity to large computing resources will be available for consumers and enterprises. The goal of this book is to provide a systematic survey of the full spectrum of Great Global Grid technologies from an enterprise viewpoint. The Great Global Grid - The range of technologies comprising the Great Global Grid is very wide. One of the main contributions of the book is to categorize these technologies in detail and to explain the dependencies among them. The technologies include: Application Servers and Portals Enterprise Application Integration and B2B Middleware Web Services and XML Messaging Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Pervasive Computing: Middleware and Software Platforms Distributed Resource Managers, Clusters and Grids Global Grid Middleware Conclusions for the Future Emerging Technology Strategies - The book does not hype these technologies or their benefits. Section 1 of the book describes examples of past emerging technologies that failed to realize their initial vision. Based on the lessons learned from these experiences, a pragmatic technology evaluation template is created that includes: Overview of the technology Relationships to other technologies Important technical and business trends Specific applications Industry and official standards Vendor overview by application area Leading implementation approaches Advice on deployment Future technical and business directions Recommendations Audience - The information collected in this book is not available from any other single source. The broad range of technologies, standards and vendors covered is necessary to understand the future enterprise applications of the Internet. The following groups should find the contents of this book especially valuable. Decision makers for the evaluation strategy and discussions of current products, standards and open issues Developers and architects for the overview of many advanced software technologies and their relationships Consultants for the industry analysis of vendors and business applications Futurists for the trends and research that are the basis of the next generation Internet Students for the industrial applications and open source projects

Author : Fran Berman,Geoffrey Fox,Anthony J. G. Hey
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0470853190

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Grid Computing by Fran Berman,Geoffrey Fox,Anthony J. G. Hey Pdf

Unter "Grid Computing" versteht man die gleichzeitige Nutzung vieler Computer in einem Netzwerk für die Lösung eines einzelnen Problems. Grundsätzliche Aspekte und anwendungsbezogene Details zu diesem Gebiet finden Sie in diesem Band. - Grid Computing ist ein viel versprechender Trend, denn man kann damit (1) vorhandene Computer-Ressourcen kosteneffizient nutzen, (2) Probleme lösen, für die enorme Rechenleistungen erforderlich sind, und (3) Synergieeffekte erzielen, auch im globalen Maßstab - Ansatz ist in Forschung und Industrie (IBM, Sun, HP und andere) zunehmend populär (aktuelles Beispiel: Genomforschung) - Buch deckt Motivationen zur Einführung von Grids ebenso ab wie technologische Grundlagen und ausgewählte Beispiele für moderne Anwendungen

Author : Valter Caggio
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781847532558

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Negentropy Meaning and New Meaning Negentropia Accezione, Nuove Accezioni by Valter Caggio Pdf

A GREAT MULTIDISCIPLINARY ESSAY IN FEW PAGES. NEW IDEA, USEFULL NOW AND IN THE FUTURE

Author : giacinty plexyx plescia
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244962074

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radura by giacinty plexyx plescia Pdf

Author : Katherine B. Forrest,Jerrold Wexler
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780323956215

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Is Justice Real When “Reality is Not? by Katherine B. Forrest,Jerrold Wexler Pdf

Is Justice Real When “Reality is Not?: Constructing Ethical Digital Environments examines how frameworks and concepts of justice should evolve in virtual worlds. Directed at researchers working in, or with an interest in virtual reality, as well as those interested in the fields of artificial intelligence and justice, this book covers research regarding impacts on human psychological states existing within alternative ethical frameworks. With chapters dedicated to behavioral impacts of virtual events, robotics and "unconscious", and human psychological states of role playing and existing, readers will be well-equipped to navigate the virtual worlds in which millions of people currently spend time. Provides an introduction into virtual worlds in which humans increasingly spend significant time Analyzes the psychological impact on humans of spending time in virtual worlds Discusses ethical and justice frameworks, robotics, the psychology of role playing and future virtual worlds

Author : George Rabasa
Publisher : Unbridled Books
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781609530358

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Miss Entropia and the Adam Bomb by George Rabasa Pdf

No other obsession strikes as hard as the love that hits a teenaged boy -- especially if he's the sort of kid who is no saner than he wants to be. From the moment Adam Webb sees Francine Haggard--in the van that is supposed to return them to the Institute Loiseaux--the two young mental patients are inextricably connected. Adam will never let this girl go. From hiding her in his bedroom to spiriting her away to Minnesota's north woods, "Miss Entropia" becomes the focus of Adam's every thought and of everything he does. He believes her to be a goddess, his own goddess. But the pyromaniacal Miss Entropia will be neither worshiped nor owned. And so Adam's possessiveness is destined to push her to the breaking point. Theirs is an incendiary love story, an unbalanced Romeo and Juliet, that spins and arcs its way strangely toward tragedy.

Author : Avnita LAKHANI
Publisher : City University of HK Press
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789629372293

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Commercial Transactions in the Virtual World by Avnita LAKHANI Pdf

There is a growing trend in virtual world commercial transactions. In order to protect people’s rights in the virtual world and keep pace with innovative trading demands, it is essential for us to understand the commercial implications of virtual world economies by evaluating the effectiveness of the existing laws, practices, and policies in business, technology, intellectual property and related fields. This book, in 11 sections, investigates the issues and opportunities associated with commercial transactions in the virtual world. In 29 detailed essays, this book analyses every facet of virtual world transactions, including the nature of virtual commercial transactions, virtual goods and services, transfer of virtual property, issues of negotiable instruments, remedies for buyers and sellers in the virtual world, consumer protection, dispute resolution and other related topics. Each of these sections both contributes to and advances the field of commercial law and related disciplines. This book is an excellent source of reference for students, practitioners, academics, policy makers, and researchers as well as anyone with an interest in the exciting developments of commercial law in cyberspace. This book is published by City University of Hong Kong Press. 香港城市大學出版社出版。

Author : Alex Lightman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471218722

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Brave New Unwired World by Alex Lightman Pdf

A whirlwind tour through the exciting landscape opening up around digital wireless communication In The Brave New Unwired World, the CEO of one of today's hottest wireless businesses explores the latest thinking and trends in the exciting world of digital wireless communication and boldly predicts the future of this hot new field. He acquaints readers with the amazing technologies involved and the no less amazing profit opportunities opening up around them. Drawing upon his unique access to top management at Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Verizon, IBM, Cisco, Psion, Microsoft, and other key players, he profiles those who are vying to be among the first to cash in on the wireless revolution while holding their own against brilliant upstarts, government regulation, and the threat of extinction by competitors who appear from virtually nowhere, at any moment.

Author : Tim Guest
Publisher : Random House
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781407090443

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Second Lives by Tim Guest Pdf

We've always dreamed of perfect places: Eden, heaven, Oz - places over the rainbow, beyond death and loss. Now, through computer technology, we can inhabit those worlds together. Each week, between 35 and 50 million people worldwide abandon reality for virtual worlds. In Boston, Massachusetts, a group of nine disabled men and women inhabit one virtual body, which frees them from their lifelong struggle to be seen and heard. The Pentagon has begun to develop virtual worlds to help in real-world battles. In Korea, where one particular game has 8 million residents, virtual violence has spread into the real world. Fortunes have been made, and mafia gangs have emerged to muscle in on the profits. In these new computer-generated places, which at first glance seem free from trouble and sorrow, you can create a new self. With the click of a mouse you can select eye colour, face shape, height, even wings. You can build houses, make and sell works of art, earn real money, get married and divorced. On websites like eBay, people sell virtual clothes and rent virtual property for real cash - for a total of £400 million worth each year. Tim Guest takes us on a revelatory journey through the electronic looking-glass, as he investigates one of the most bizarre phenomena of the 21st century.

Author : R. J. Lavallee
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780615262307

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Imho (In My Humble Opinion) by R. J. Lavallee Pdf

The intention of IMHO is to make readers think, presenting the "facts" that proponents and opponents of technology use to support their positions in a way that lets readers determine what these facts really mean. Ultimately, IMHO is a reminder that the future of human communication is in our hands, and that we are the active participants in the shaping of it.