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Augmented Cognition: 18th International Conference, AC 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14694)
by Dylan D. Schmorrow Cali M. FidopiastisThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Augmented Cognition, AC 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The AC 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Understanding cognitive processes and human performance; advancing cognitive abilities and performance with augmented tools; Part II: Advances in augmented cognition technologies; applications of augmented cognition in various contexts.
Chancen und Strategien des digitalen Lehrens und Lernens in den Gesundheitsfachberufen
by Gordon Heringshausen Ulrike Morgenstern Denny Paulicke Andreas SchönfeldDieses Buch richtet sich an Lehrende und Lernende aus den Gesundheitsberufen und zeigt die vielfältigen Chancen digitaler Technologien und Strategien für den Lehr- und Lernprozess. Durch den passenden Einsatz digitaler Formate werden Methoden gezielt weiterentwickelt und die Qualität der Lehre gesteigert. Welche Methoden und Formate gibt es und für welche Lernsituationen eignen sie sich konkret? Welche Möglichkeiten bieten sie für die Umsetzung und Unterrichtsgestaltung? Wie erzielen die Studierenden im digitalen Lernkontext Lernerfolge? Digitale Kompetenzen und deren didaktische Dimensionen sowie Aufbaumöglichkeiten werden explizit im Buch beschrieben und anwendungsnah aufbereitet.
Think to New Worlds: The Cultural History of Charles Fort and His Followers
by Joshua Blu BuhsHow a writer who investigated scientific anomalies inspired a factious movement and made a lasting impact on American culture. Flying saucers. Bigfoot. Frogs raining from the sky. Such phenomena fascinated Charles Fort, the maverick writer who scanned newspapers, journals, and magazines for reports of bizarre occurrences: dogs that talked, vampires, strange visions in the sky, and paranormal activity. His books of anomalies advanced a philosophy that saw science as a small part of a larger system in which truth and falsehood continually transformed into one another. His work found a ragged following of skeptics who questioned not only science but the press, medicine, and politics. Though their worldviews varied, they shared compelling questions about genius, reality, and authority. At the center of this community was adman, writer, and enfant terrible Tiffany Thayer, who founded the Fortean Society and ran it for almost three decades, collecting and reporting on every manner of oddity and conspiracy. In Think to New Worlds, Joshua Blu Buhs argues that the Fortean effect on modern culture is deeper than you think. Fort’s descendants provided tools to expand the imagination, explore the social order, and demonstrate how power is exercised. Science fiction writers put these ideas to work as they sought to uncover the hidden structures undergirding reality. Avant-garde modernists—including the authors William Gaddis, Henry Miller, and Ezra Pound, as well as Surrealist visual artists—were inspired by Fort’s writing about metaphysical and historical forces. And in the years following World War II, flying saucer enthusiasts convinced of alien life raised questions about who controlled the universe. Buhs’s meticulous and entertaining book takes a respectful look at a cast of oddballs and eccentrics, plucking them from history’s margins and spotlighting their mark on American modernism. Think to New Worlds is a timely consideration of a group united not only by conspiracies and mistrust of science but by their place in an ever-expanding universe rich with unexplained occurrences and visionary possibilities.
Stalin: Paradoxes of Power, 1878-1928
by Stephen KotkinA magnificent new biography that revolutionizes our understanding of Stalin and his worldIt has the quality of myth: a poor cobbler&’s son, a seminarian from an oppressed outer province of the Russian empire, reinvents himself as a top leader in a band of revolutionary zealots. When the band seizes control of the country in the aftermath of total world war, the former seminarian ruthlessly dominates the new regime until he stands as absolute ruler of a vast and terrible state apparatus, with dominion over Eurasia. While still building his power base within the Bolshevik dictatorship, he embarks upon the greatest gamble of his political life and the largest program of social reengineering ever attempted: the collectivization of all agriculture and industry across one sixth of the earth. Millions will die, and many more millions will suffer, but the man will push through to the end against all resistance and doubts.Where did such power come from? In Stalin, Stephen Kotkin offers a biography that, at long last, is equal to this shrewd, sociopathic, charismatic dictator in all his dimensions. The character of Stalin emerges as both astute and blinkered, cynical and true believing, people oriented and vicious, canny enough to see through people but prone to nonsensical beliefs. We see a man inclined to despotism who could be utterly charming, a pragmatic ideologue, a leader who obsessed over slights yet was a precocious geostrategic thinker—unique among Bolsheviks—and yet who made egregious strategic blunders. Through it all, we see Stalin&’s unflinching persistence, his sheer force of will—perhaps the ultimate key to understanding his indelible mark on history.Stalin gives an intimate view of the Bolshevik regime&’s inner geography of power, bringing to the fore fresh materials from Soviet military intelligence and the secret police. Kotkin rejects the inherited wisdom about Stalin&’s psychological makeup, showing us instead how Stalin&’s near paranoia was fundamentally political, and closely tracks the Bolshevik revolution&’s structural paranoia, the predicament of a Communist regime in an overwhelmingly capitalist world, surrounded and penetrated by enemies. At the same time, Kotkin demonstrates the impossibility of understanding Stalin&’s momentous decisions outside of the context of the tragic history of imperial Russia.The product of a decade of intrepid research, Stalin is a landmark achievement, a work that recasts the way we think about the Soviet Union, revolution, dictatorship, the twentieth century, and indeed the art of history itself.Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929-1941 will be published by Penguin Press in October 2017
The Majority: A Novel
by Elizabeth L. SilverInspired by history, a riveting novel of love and friendship, motherhood and ambition, and one woman&’s fight to be a Supreme Court justice.Half of the United States is waiting for Justice Sylvia Olin Bernstein to die. The other half is praying for her to hold on. At 83, &“the contemptuous S.O.B.&” doesn&’t have much time left. What she has is a story, one she has wrested from the grip of history to tell herself—of how she rose to her historic position on the Supreme Court, and the barriers she broke along the way.Told over fifty years, from losing her mother at a young age, to falling in love, to navigating an unplanned pregnancy and motherhood, to learning how to spar with a sexist mentor, Sylvia&’s personal story reveals the intimate truth about who she was as she ascended to her modern throne: not just a brilliant mind, but a daughter, a best friend, a wife, mother, and advocate. While caught in a dramatic tug of war between career and family, truth and convenience, progress and patience, she will be given a chance to change the course of American history – and give voice, at last, to the majority. Set against the vibrant sweep of the 20th century, THE MAJORITY brings us into the sacrifices, heartaches, and complex emotional life of a powerful woman ahead of her time, whose life and work turn out to have supreme stakes.
The Love of My Afterlife: A GMA Book Club Pick
by Kirsty GreenwoodA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK "This book has it all. Humor, heart, and a heroine I was desperately rooting for. Kirsty Greenwood has a new fan!&” —Colleen Hoover, New York Times bestselling authorA recently deceased woman meets &“the one&” in the afterlife waiting room, scoring a second chance at life (and love!) if she can find him on earth before ten days are up…If she wasn&’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. Not only did she just die by choking on a microwaveable burger, but now she&’s standing in her &‘shine like a star&’ nightie in front of the hottest man she&’s ever seen. And he&’s smiling at her.As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noise. That is until someone comes running out of a door, yelling something about a huge mistake, and sends the dreamy stranger back down to earth. And here Delphie was thinking her luck might be different in the afterlife. When Delphie is offered a deal in which she can return to earth and reconnect with the mysterious man, she jumps at the opportunity to find her possible soulmate and a fresh start. But in a city of millions, Delphie is going to have to listen to her heart, learn to ask for help, and perhaps even see the magic in the life she&’s leaving behind…
Honey Drop Dead (A Tea Shop Mystery #26)
by Laura ChildsThe murder of a political bigwig at a Honey Bee Tea sends Theodosia Browning buzzing for answers in this latest installmentof the New York Times bestselling series.Theodosia&’s Honey Bee Tea was an elegant affair set in Charleston&’s new Petigru Park amid newly planted native grasses and a community beekeeping project. But when a phony beekeeper shows up and sprays toxic smoke at the guests, the party erupts in chaos. Worse yet, a shot rings out and Osgood Claxton III, candidate for state legislature, falls to the ground—dead.Holly Burns, the gallery owner who asked Theodosia to cater the tea, is understandably heartbroken. A man is dead, her guests are angry and injured, and the paintings that were on display are left in tatters. When the police don&’t seem to have a clue, when old-line politicos don&’t want questions asked, Holly begs Theodosia to run a shadow investigation and help restore her gallery&’s good name.Between hosting a Wind in the Willows Tea and a Glam Girl Tea, Theodosia questions everyone that had a bone to pick with Claxton. This includes Booker, an angry outsider artist; Lamar Lucket, Claxton&’s political opponent; and Mignon Merriweather, the dead man&’s soon-to-be ex-wife. But the investigation becomes a political hot potato following a second murder, the revelation of a messy affair, a chase through a swamp, and a vandalized shop.INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!
Adventurous Prayer (Women of Faith Study Guide Series)
by ZondervanThese topical guides will deal with issues that women wrestle with today: God's Will, Living in Christ, Prayer, and Worry. Reaching an audience across race, socio-economic, denominational, and age boundaries, these guides will enhance the lives of women in America as they empower them in their weekly devotions. The study guides can be used for both individual and group settings. Women are asking good questions about their faith. With our study guides, we want to join them in their quest for knowledge and lead them in finding the answers they are seeking.
Contagious Leadership Workbook: The EQUIP Leadership Series
by John C. MaxwellWhat does it mean to be a good leader? Do you believe that leadership is a biblical idea? Founded by John C. Maxwell in 1996, EQUIP™ is dedicated to equipping Christians with the leadership skills needed for advancing the Great Commission in their communities, workplaces, and churches. This curriculum, featuring Maxwell's core leadership teachings, has been translated into 35 languages and taught in over 100 countries, and has already effectively trained over one million leaders worldwide! According to Genesis 1:26, God made us to lead. Join leadership expert John C. Maxwell and EQUIP™ in an exploration of biblical leadership. In Contagious Leadership Workbook, you will learn how to grow as a leader-cultivate your people skills and deepen your relationships, learn to develop and communicate vision and purpose, discover how to set priorities and strengthen your time management skills, and how to become a good mentor. This material is perfect for you if: You want to develop your people by investing in them personally You want to grow your church You are busy and have little time to write your own leadership training curriculum You want high-quality, proven, field-tested material developed by veteran leaders You want to equip your leaders to excel in their ministries Designed for personal or group study, this workbook contains everything you need to train your leadership team and the entire church body or organization to be effective, biblical leaders. Learn the life-changing leadership principles that hundreds of thousands of people around the world have discovered. It has worked for them-it can work for you!
Talent is Never Enough Workbook: Discover The Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent
by John C. MaxwellA blueprint to maximize your potential, this workbook companion to an essential John Maxwell guide is filled with action-oriented business wisdom and examples of professionals from all walks of life to light your path to becoming a talent-plus person. New York Times best-selling author Dr. John C. Maxwell has a message for you, and for today's corporate culture fixated on talent above all else: TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH.Some talented people reach their full potential, while others self-destruct or remain trapped in mediocrity. What makes the difference? Maxwell, the go-to guru for business professionals across the globe, insists that the choices people make-not merely the skills they inherit-propel them onto greatness. Among other truths, successful people know that:Belief lifts your talent.Initiative activates your talent.Focus directs your talent.Preparation positions your talent.Practice sharpens your talent.Perseverance sustains your talent.Character protects your talent. . . . and more!!In this companion Workbook, Maxwell outlines the thirteen crucial things you can do to maximize your natural talents and become a "Talent-plus" person.
The Storm Inside Bible Study Guide: Trade the Chaos of How You Feel for the Truth of Who You Are
by Sheila WalshDo you realize that you are a daughter of the King? You need to live, hope, and dream as if this were true–because it is! You don&’t need to be paralyzed with fear, frozen by the chaos you feel inside. Instead, you must choose to stand on the truth of who God says you are.In The Storm Inside, an 8-session, video-based small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), popular teacher and author Sheila Walsh unpacks the stories of women from the Bible who faced seemingly insurmountable problems–regret, shame, insecurity, and heartbreak. And just like the women from the Bible, you can overcome the lies the enemy uses to torment you. You too can rely on the truth of God&’s word so you can stand during the strongest storms of your life.This study guide will lead you and your group deeper into the video content (sold separately) with session-by-session discussion topics, personal reflection, and between-session studies to enhance the group experience.Sessions include:From Shame to LoveFrom Disappointment to HopeFrom Fear to JoyFrom Heartbreak to StrengthFrom Regret to RestFrom Insecurity to ConfidenceFrom Insignificant to CourageFrom Despair to FaithDesigned for use with The Storm Inside Video Study 9781401677619 (sold separately).
The Open Table Participant's Guide, Vol. 1: An Invitation to Know God
by Donald MillerThe Open Table introduces believers and nonbelievers to the person and deity of Christ in a new and refreshing way. There are many people who argue God doesn’t exist and many who argue God does. Still, millions know that, all arguments aside, what they feel in their souls is a need for God. To some, the idea of searching for God sounds as ridiculous as chasing a leprechaun to get his pot of gold. And yet few go looking for a leprechaun, while millions go on looking for God. At the heart of the Christian story—the story at the heart of The Open Table—is this basic idea: God shows up in the lives of people who search for Him. The Open Table DVD uses state of the art video and the power of personal testimony to put God in front of anyone who has yet to meet Him. The Open Table Participant’s Guide is there for those whose interest is sparked and who want to dig deeper. In the unique and relevant voice of Don Miller, The Open Table introduces people to the person and deity of Christ, and everyone is invited to the table.
1 Corinthians: A Blackaby Bible Study Series (Encounters with God)
by Norman Blackaby Henry Blackaby Richard Blackaby Melvin Blackaby Tom BlackabyIntended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible. The lessons include: Leader's Notes 7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible An explanation and interpretation of Scripture A story that illustrates the passage in focus Other Bible verses related to the theme Questions for reflection Suggestions for application in everyday life.
Courageous Leadership Workbook: The EQUIP Leadership Series
by John C. MaxwellCourageous Leadership Workbook will help both you and your leadership team become the exceptional leaders that God has called you to be. Now more than ever, the world is looking for great leaders. Biblical leadership goes beyond mere ability and personality. Consider your church staff, small group members, or colleagues: Are they leading as effectively as they could? Are they maximizing their own potential? Are they effectively cultivating the talents and gifts within those they influence? The Courageous Leadership Workbook serves as a "how to" guide for every leader.
Engaging the Culture (Christianity Today Study Series)
by ZondervanThe Christian Today Study Series delves into today's vital cultural issues to get to the heart of what these topics mean to you.Each 8-week study is based on articles written by some of today's leading Christian authors and published by the Christianity Today magazines. These remarkable studies will foster deep, authentic, and relevant discussion that will challenge and grow any small group.Engaging the Culture will take on a variety of topics, such as:Culture . . . Love It? Leave It? Or Transform It?Kingdom-Minded Living in the Kingdom of This WorldEngaging the SkepticsCultural Stereotypes and Misconceptions of ChristianityBased on articles by a variety of authors, such as:Philip YanceyMark GalliMichael Horton
Ephesians: A Blackaby Bible Study Series (Encounters with God)
by Norman Blackaby Henry Blackaby Richard Blackaby Melvin Blackaby Tom BlackabyIntended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible. The lessons include: Leader's Notes 7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible An explanation and interpretation of Scripture A story that illustrates the passage in focus Other Bible verses related to the theme Questions for reflection Suggestions for application in everyday life.
Influencer Marketing Strategy: How Influencers Can Help Grow Your Business
by Gordon GlenisterInfluencer marketing is one of the most powerful forms of advertising in today's world. Learn how to implement a successful influencer marketing strategy with this complete guide. This new edition of Influencer Marketing Strategy covers essential topics, from broad scale celebrity endorsement to micro-influencers with niche, highly targeted followings. It features new content on platforms such as Be Real, Whatsapp and Wechat and how understanding cultural differences is key to finding the right influencer for your brand. It also includes new case studies from industries such as travel and tech, demonstrating the huge opportunities it presents for organizations and industries of all sizes. Influencer Marketing Strategy is the ultimate guide for marketers, walking readers through the key considerations of incorporating influencer marketing into a wider marketing strategy. This includes the legal and ethical impacts of working with influencers and how to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. This book provides everything organizations need to understand and implement a successful influencer marketing strategy.
Confident Cloud: Uncover the Essentials of Cloud Computing (Confident Series #17)
by Adora Nwodo94% of all enterprises depend upon cloud services. Gain the edge in your career with this essential guide to the fundamental concepts and platforms of cloud computing.Cloud computing is part of our everyday lives, from cloud backups of personal data to cloud platforms powering businesses around the world. But do you really understand how cloud computing works? This comprehensive guide demystifies key concepts and gives you the confidence you need to succeed in this sector.Confident Cloud includes key concepts from FinOps and DevOps to Kubernets and automation. This is supported by practical guidance on working in the industry, alongside a variety of fascinating case studies, clarifying how cloud infrastructure is effectively deployed and maintained.About the Confident series...From coding and data science to cloud and cybersecurity, the Confident books are perfect for building your technical knowledge and enhancing your professional career.
The Focus Fix: Finding Clarity, Creativity and Resilience in an Overwhelming World
by Chris Griffiths Caragh MedlicottWith focus and a clear mind, we can achieve almost anything. But we are constantly subjected to a deluge of distractions, from endless notification pings to anxiety and self-doubt.The Focus Fix explores how you can reset your mindset in order to reclaim your focus and achieve incredible results. In this fascinating book, leading creativity expert Chris Griffiths and journalist Caragh Medlicott unearth scientific studies and inspiring case studies to offer practical and proven techniques that will allow you to dispel distractions and maintain your focus.This book also uncovers the numerous benefits of sustained focus: you can achieve more by doing less, improve your mental wellbeing and boost your creativity. Don't get distracted - maximize your potential and discover the antidote to burnout with The Focus Fix.
Confident AI: The Essential Skills for Working With Artificial Intelligence (Confident Series #16)
by Andy PardoeDiscover new skills, expand your knowledge and build your confidence through this fascinating and accessible guide to working with AI.Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our everyday lives. But it remains an elusive, complex and intimidating technology that has hundreds of iterations and nuances. With Confident AI, build your confidence when working with AI by learning the fundamentals and discovering the intricacies of the industry.Andy Pardoe has spent decades working with AI, not only as an influential academic but also within corporations and as a consultant and accelerator for AI start-ups. He draws upon his expertise and lived experience to offer the essential skills and tools that you need to succeed with Artificial Intelligence, whether you are pursuing it as a career or simply working with AI in your work-life.About the Confident series...From coding and data science to cloud and cybersecurity, the Confident books are perfect for building your technical knowledge and enhancing your professional career.
Confident DevOps: The Essential Skills and Insights for DevOps Success (Confident Series #18)
by Mark PetersThe global DevOps market is valued at over $8 billion. But this vital sector remains complex and intimidating for many. Unlock your full potential and uncover the key insights with Confident DevOps. DevOps is defined by the practices, methodologies and tools which are necessary for any software development endeavour to succeed. It is a unique and fascinating discipline, which requires technical expertise, managerial skills and strong communication skills.Confident DevOps guides you through the entire software development lifecycle. offering insights on key topics including system architecture and cyber security. With fascinating insights on the various career paths and opportunities, this book offers the practical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to develop your DevOps expertise and pursue a successful career.About the Confident series...From coding and data science to cloud and cyber security, the Confident books are perfect for building your technical knowledge and enhancing your professional career.
Embedding Sustainability: How to Drive Organizational Transformation
by Pia Heidenmark Cook Lisen WirénEmbedding Sustainability is a practical, solutions-focused guide for sustainability managers and leaders to embed sustainability in organizations and drive improved performance.For organizations to truly embody sustainability, it must infuse all operations. Sustainability change agents need to be the conductors of the orchestra, making sure everyone has the same objective, is working with the same goals and is moving at the same pace. Embedding Sustainability charts the journey from purpose, scope and assessment to strategy, implementation and integration. It outlines the steps required to engage and commit employees to deliver to the same goals, creating a workplace where success is achieved through collective effort.Drawing on impressive experience, the authors share valuable tools and tips, lessons and coaching, factoring in different organizational maturity levels, international contexts and cultural differences and stakeholder mapping.It explores leadership principles, values, culture, strategies and engagement methods. Embedding Sustainability provides mid-senior sustainability professionals with guidance and encouragement to continue with their work and avoid common mistakes, while also prioritizing their own wellbeing. It will help sustainability change agents navigate the unique challenges of this role, find solutions to problems and maintain a positive outlook.
The Resilient Culture: How Collective Resilience Leads to Business Success
by Liane Stephan Silke Rupprecht Chris Tamdjidi Michael Mackay RichardsThe ideal business is productive, collaborative and innovative. But how can you bring these qualities into your organization? The solution is to build a resilient culture.This is a groundbreaking guide to lasting success through practical and original frameworks for building resilience at work. It draws upon the authors' experiences of working with leading organizations such as HSBC, Ikea and a leading F1 team to demonstrate the impact of resilient cultures.Featuring insights on resilient habits, team dynamics and workplace wellbeing, The Resilient Culture draws upon decades of corporate and academic expertise to offer the insights you need to reach new heights of business performance.
The Journal of African American History, volume 109 number 2 (Spring 2024)
by The Journal of African American HistoryThis is volume 109 issue 2 of The Journal of African American History. JAAH is the leading scholarly publication in the field of African American history. Published by the University of Chicago Press on behalf of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the JAAH publishes original scholarly articles and book reviews on all aspects of the African American experience. The JAAH embraces ASALH's mission of promoting, researching, preserving, interpreting, and disseminating "information about Black life, history, and culture to the global community."
Art Documentation: Journal of the Art Libraries Society of North America, volume 42 number 2 (Fall 2023)
by Art Documentation: Journal of the Art Libraries Society of North AmericaThis is volume 42 issue 2 of Art Documentation: Journal of the Art Libraries Society of North America. Art Documentation: Journal of the Art Libraries Society of North America is a peer-reviewed journal presenting issues of concern to librarians working within art history, art criticism, the history of architecture, archaeology, and similar areas. The journal has established itself as a vital publication for art information professionals, acting as a forum for issues relating to both the documentation of art and the practice and theory of art librarianship and visual resources curatorship. Art Documentation will publish articles pertinent to issues surrounding the documentation of art and the use of visual resources in academic and special libraries and museum settings. It is a key resource for professionals entering the field as well as those more seasoned professionals.