Design Science

Already technology enables parents to select some genetic traits for their children, and soon it will be possible to begin to shape ourselves as a species. Countering loud cries of alarm, bioethics expert Ronald Green explains why our fears about genetic engineering are overblown and how we can move forward responsibly to create a better future.

A world where the races once lived in harmony is now splintering. Only the Ambassadors can join the races together to fight off a great evil, an evil that may have taken root among the peoples. However, the Dragon Ambassador has been missing for many years. A young woman is thrust into a world of magic and turmoil. She woke up injured with no memory of who she is and keeps having a nightmare of falling.

In this book, we will venture into the realm of the possible, exploring the forefront of technology and its trajectories. We will celebrate the leaps from the realm of science fiction into reality, and we will dare to dream even further. Glimpse into the future roadmap for the next great epoch of humanity.

Maybe you're frustrated or embarrassed by your current contracts or you've tried automation before and it was a huge time suck with no tangible results. Inside this jam-packed book, you’ll learn how to design readable digital contracts your clients will love.

1794, London: Camille and Al are desperately hunting Olympe's kidnapper. From the glamorous excesses of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens to the city's seedy underbelly, they are caught in a dangerous game of lies and deceit. And a terrible new enemy lies in wait with designs more monstrous than they could ever imagine.... Can Camille play on to the end, or will she be forced to show her hand?

Imagine having more time and energy to do what you love. Minimalism will help you reduce your stress levels, pointless distractions, and even improve your overall mental health, well-being, and happiness. Do you want to live a simpler way of life? Are you tired of all the clutter around you? Are you finally realizing that owning more stuff does not equate to happiness? With minimalism, the less you have, the better!

Embark on an extraordinary journey as this book unveils the fusion of music and fashion through the careers of Beyoncé & Taylor Swift. The narrative transcends borders, providing a passport to witness the seismic impact of two of the world's most influential artists on the global stage.

Self-discovery, identity, and personality. They are abstract terms until you realize that without knowing where you come from and who you are right now, you'll have no idea of where you should be going. And that's the difference between fulfillment and a listless existence. Lack clarity and direction? Finish this book with epiphanies and a clear plan. The Art and Science of Self-Discovery will bring you clarity, revelation, and epiphany. It provides a thorough and scientific approach to understanding yourself and why you do the things you do.

Får man njuta om man är svensk? Livet är förändring.Livet kommer och går. Livet är inte raka spåret.Det kan vara trögt ibland. Så helt plötsligt tar det fart, känslorna svallar och man känner att man lever. Våga Leva handlar om livets berg och dalbanor. Här finns nycklar till nya vägar, nya insikter, nya sätt att vara. Här finns lösningar för individer, organisationer och ett samhälle i förändring. Här finner du modet att våga ta ett första steg...

Now they’re on the run. Maxim, the Colonel and leader of the eastern states of the old United States, and Iolanthe, the Pure he wants for his own, must leave the Citadel after a Resistance attack. Forced together by circumstance, the tumultuous battle of lust that started long ago can’t be ignored any longer.

Objects are the central concept of languages like Java, Python, and C#. Applying the best practices for object design means that your code will be easy to read, write, and maintain. Object Design Style Guide captures dozens of techniques for creating pro-quality OO code that can stand the test of time.

In a world rife with rapidly changing social and technological change, it’s far too easy to lose sight of the foundations of design thinking that led us to success. With standardization beginning to show its weaknesses and a growing demand for more human-focused design, how can you challenge the status quo and create a robust and flexible design identity suited for the modern world? And how can you design products that build connections with consumers and influence society?

'Look' er en bog om tøj, tekstiler og mode. Om at læse og blive læst, og om den transformative kraft, der findes i at klæde sig på, klæde sig ud og skabe et look. Om stoffet mellem os og resten af verden. I 'Look' podes tøj og læsning på hinanden; i en række tekster, som spænder fra essayistik til lyrisk prosa, undersøger Ida Holmegaard tøj som sprog og materiale. Det er en bog om tøjets roller i litteraturen, i at skabe og omskabe køn, i politiske protester, i magtforhold, i sex, kærlighed og på det prekære arbejdsmarked.

Här kartlägger jag förutsättningarna för konstnärer, arrangörer och politiker att sätta konsten på kartan. En bok fylld av fakta och tips för konstnärer. En inblick bakom kulisserna för den konstälskande publiken. Funderingar och vägledning för konstföreningar, utställare och uppdragsgivare. Ett helhetsperspektiv för kulturpolitiker. Allt sprinklat via en personlig berättelse från en konstnär som vandrat från aningslös glad amatör till internationellt yrkesverksam konstnär.

Death is no more. War, famine, and disease are gone. Earth is a paradise. But not everyone lives on Earth. On a distant planet, the Sandigan regime struggles to survive in wake of the Last War. Their goal: To revive their dead leader and return to Earth. One unsuspecting programmer on Earth can help. James Hawthorn is a socially detached researcher working for weLive, the company responsible for ending death. Because of DNA complications, billions of people - like James’ mother - were never revived.

This study, based on newspapers, journals, oral interviews, and academic studies examines 19th- and 20th-century cultural changes through the space and place of American baseball parks to expose how public buildings exemplify American culture. The argument put forth by author Connie F. Sexauer is: Connections can be made by examining these places to reveal economic, political, and social conditions of American society to reveal changes to the culture of the day.

Wilson Abby's life as a carefree programmer has reached a crossroads. Since birth, Wilson has known unconditional comfort and security in a global super-community. Thanks to the planet's NEXUS framework, instant gratification is a mere transaction away. But when his closest friend mysteriously turns up dead, Wilson suspects that not all is as it seems. Peeling back a veneer of half-truths, Wilson makes a startling discovery - one that people will kill to bury, starting with Wilson's coworkers and loved ones.

Experience the final days of Pompeii in book two of the TimeDrifter Series. This harrowing historical fantasy unfolds through the eyes of the doomed city's inhabitants along with a trio of struggling time travelers. Their old nemesis, known as Basilius in Pompeii, charms others as he attempts to thwart their every effort. The fate of another relies on their ability to dodge Basilius's efforts and escape before time runs out for Pompeii. Will they be willing to forfeit a future for what they hold most dear?

This book is based on W. Edwards Deming’s famous concept “The System of Profound Knowledge”. Although he conceived it before the internet, or even artificial intelligence, became popular, the idea anticipated intelligent algorithms, and the efficient collaborated between human and AI. A system does not only connect employees with colleagues, but also with values, ideas, regulations, providers, clients, and other external stakeholders.

How do you eliminate a half trillion annual expense in the US alone? How do you prevent capital offenses in the first place? God has the solution: we just don't like key parts of it. We shoot ourselves in the foot in order to think of ourselves as dignified and compassionate. Yet the responsibility of public stoning (with the rest of the Biblical model) is more dignified and compassionate than any alternative. Death is the most severe court judgment in the full range of Biblical justice tools, and so it deserves primary investigation.