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e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries: 10th EAI International Conference, AFRICOMM 2018, Dakar, Senegal, November 29-30, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #275)
by Gervais Mendy Samuel Ouya Ibra Dioum Ousmane ThiaréThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 10th EAI International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2018, held in Dakar, Senegal, in November 2018. The 28 full papers were carefully selected from 49 submissions. The accepted papers provide a wide range of research topics including e-health, environment, cloud, VPN and overlays, networks, services, e-Learning, agriculture, IoT, social media, mobile communication and security.
e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries: 11th EAI International Conference, AFRICOMM 2019, Porto-Novo, Benin, December 3–4, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #311)
by Max Agueh Rafik Zitouni Pélagie Houngue Hénoc SoudeThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2019, held in Porto-Novo, Benin, in December 2019. The 19 full papers were carefully selected from 46 submissions. The accepted papers provide a wide range of research topics including targeted infrastructures, Internet of Things (IoT), wireless and mobile networks, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), software and network security, cloud and virtualization, data analytics, and machine learning.
e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries: 13th EAI International Conference, AFRICOMM 2021, Zanzibar, Tanzania, December 1-3, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #443)
by Yahya H. Sheikh Idris A. Rai Abubakar D. BakarThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2021, held in Zanzibar, Tanzania, in December 2021. The 31 full papers presented were carefully selected from 78 submissions. The papers discuss issues and trends, resent research, innovation and experiences related to e-Infrastructure and e-Services along with their associated policy and regulations with a deep focus on developing countries. In recognition of the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference organized a workshop to share experience on digital leaning and teaching at the time of pandemic, which garnered 3 papers.
e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries: 9th International Conference, Africomm 2017, Lagos, Nigeria, December 11-12, 2017, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #250)
by Victor Odumuyiwa Ojo Adegboyega Charles UwadiaThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2017, held in Lagos, Nigeria, in December 2017. The 19 full papers, 12 short papers and 5 workshop papers were carefully selected from 81 submissions. The papers were presented in eight sessions: e-government, network and load management, digital inclusion, knowledge extraction, representation and sharing, networks and communications, ICT applications for development, decision support, e-business and e-services, internet measurement.
e-Learning, e-Education, and Online Training: 5th EAI International Conference, eLEOT 2019, Kunming, China, August 18–19, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #299)
by Guanglu Sun Zeguang Lu Shuai Liu Jianhou Gan Fei LangThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on e-Learning, e-Education, and Online Training, eLEOT 2019, held in Kunming, China, in August 2019. The 46 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 99 submissions. They focus on most recent and innovative trends in this broad area, ranging from distance education to collaborative learning, from interactive learning environments to the modelling of STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering) curricula.
e-Science: Open, Social and Virtual Technology for Research Collaboration (Progress in IS)
by Thomas Köhler Claudia Koschtial Carsten FeldenThis open access book shows the breadth and various facets of e-Science, while also illustrating their shared core. Changes in scientific work are driven by the shift to grid-based worlds, the use of information and communication systems, and the existential infrastructure, which includes global collaboration. In this context, the book addresses emerging issues such as open access, collaboration and virtual communities and highlights the diverse range of developments associated with e-Science. As such, it will be of interest to researchers and scholars in the fields of information technology and knowledge management.
eLeadership: Proven Techniques for Creating an Environment of Speed and Flexibility in the Digital Economy
by Susan AnnunzioProven Techniques for Creating an Environment of Speed and Flexibility in the Digital Economy
eLearning and Mobile Learning - Concept and Script: Handbook for Media Authors and Project Managers
by Daniela ModlingerThis practical handbook provides a well-founded insight into the complex preparatory work for the realisation of eLearning projects. The book describes how project managers and media authors work as a team to create a script for eLearning that fulfils learning psychology criteria and current multimedia didactics. Tools for designing and writing scripts are presented and evaluated so that a needs-based selection is possible. The third edition has been revised and updated throughout. A new chapter on "Mobile Learning" shows the latest developments. The draft of instructional videos and the possibilities of the social web are explained in detail. Enriched with valuable tips for work organisation and an outline of the media author's job description, the handbook is aimed at project managers and specialists in companies, further education institutions and multimedia agencies as well as media authors and those who want to become one. Numerous checklists facilitate daily work, e.g. for checking a finished script - a quality assurance measure that helps save time and money. Written directly for everyday professional use, the book uses practical methods and work aids as well as tips and tricks to show how a strong draft and a carefully prepared script make a decisive contribution to the successful production of eLearning applications.
eTrust: Forming Relationships in the Online World
by Karen S. Cook Chris Snijders Coye Cheshire Vincent BuskensThere is one thing that moves online consumers to click “add to cart,” that allows sellers to accept certain forms of online payment, and that makes online product reviews meaningful: trust. Without trust, online interactions can’t advance. But how is trust among strangers established on the Internet? What role does reputation play in the formation of online trust? In eTrust, editors Karen Cook, Chris Snijders, Vincent Buskens, and Coye Cheshire explore the unmapped territory where trust, reputation, and online relationships intersect, with major implications for online commerce and social networking. eTrust uses experimental studies and field research to examine how trust in anonymous online exchanges can create or diminish cooperation between people. The first part of the volume looks at how feedback affects online auctions using trust experiments. Gary Bolton and Axel Ockenfels find that the availability of feedback leads to more trust among one-time buyers, while Davide Barrera and Vincent Buskens demonstrate that, in investment transactions, the buyer’s own experience guides decision making about future transactions with sellers. The field studies in Part II of the book examine the degree to which reputation facilitates trust in online exchanges. Andreas Diekmann, Ben Jann, and David Wyder identify a “reputation premium” in mobile phone auctions, which not only drives future transactions between buyers and sellers but also payment modes and starting bids. Chris Snijders and Jeroen Weesie shift focus to the market for online programmers, where tough competition among programmers allows buyers to shop around. The book’s third section reveals how the quality and quantity of available information influences actual marketplace participants. Sonja Utz finds that even when unforeseen accidents hinder transactions—lost packages, computer crashes—the seller is still less likely to overcome repercussions from the negative feedback of dissatisfied buyers. So much of our lives are becoming enmeshed with the Internet, where ordinary social cues and reputational networks that support trust in the real world simply don’t apply. eTrust breaks new ground by articulating the conditions under which trust can evolve and grow online, providing both theoretical and practical insights for anyone interested in how online relationships influence our decisions. A Volume in the Russell Sage Foundation Series on Trust
growing up GLOBAL: THE CHANGING TRANSITIONS TO ADULTHOOD IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
by National Research Council Institute of Medicine of the National AcademiesThe challenges for young people making the transition to adulthood are greater today than ever before. Globalization, with its power to reach across national boundaries and into the smallest communities, carries with it the transformative power of new markets and new technology. At the same time, globalization brings with it new ideas and lifestyles that can conflict with traditional norms and values. And while the economic benefits are potentially enormous, the actual course of globalization has not been without its critics who charge that, to date, the gains have been very unevenly distributed, generating a new set of problems associated with rising inequality and social polarization. Regardless of how the globalization debate is resolved, it is clear that as broad global forces transform the world in which the next generation will live and work, the choices that today's young people make or others make on their behalf will facilitate or constrain their success as adults. Traditional expectations regarding future employment prospects and life experiences are no longer valid. Growing Up Global examines how the transition to adulthood is changing in developing countries, and what the implications of these changes might be for those responsible for designing youth policies and programs, in particular, those affecting adolescent reproductive health. The report sets forth a framework that identifies criteria for successful transitions in the context of contemporary global changes for five key adult roles: adult worker, citizen and community participant, spouse, parent, and household manager.
iPhone User Interface Cookbook
by Cameron BangaWritten in a cookbook style, this book offers solutions using a recipe based approach. Each recipe contains step-by-step instructions followed by an analysis of what was done in each task and other useful information. The cookbook approach means you can dive into whatever recipes you want in no particular order. The iPhone Interface Cookbook is written from the ground up for people who are new to iOS or application interface design in general. Each chapter discusses the reasoning and design strategy behind critical interface components, as well as how to best integrate each into any iPhone or iPad application. Detailed and straight-forward recipes help give guidance and build understanding far beyond what is offered through Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.
iPhone: Covers the iPhone 3G
by David PogueThe new iPhone 3G is here, and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue is on top of it with a thoroughly updated edition of iPhone: The Missing Manual. With its faster downloads, touch-screen iPod, and best-ever mobile Web browser, the new affordable iPhone is packed with possibilities. But without an objective guide like this one, you'll never unlock all it can do for you.In this new edition, there are new chapters on the App Store, with special troubleshooting and sycning issues with iTunes; Apple's new MobileMe service, and what it means to the iPhone; and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync compatibility.Each custom designed page in iPhone: The Missing Manual helps you accomplish specific tasks with complete step-by-step instructions for everything from scheduling to web browsing to watching videos. You'll learn how to:Use the iPhone as a phone -- get a guided tour of 3G's phone features and learn how much time you can save with things like Visual Voicemail, contact searching, and moreFigure out what 3G means and how it affects battery life, internet speed, and even phone call audio quality.Treat the iPhone as an iPod -- listen to music, upload and view photos, and fill the iPhone with TV shows and moviesTake the iPhone online -- learn how to get online, use email, browse the Web, and use the GPSGo beyond the iPhone -- discover how to use iPhone with iTunes, sync it with your calendar, and learn about The App Store where you can pick from hundreds of iPhone-friendly programsTeeming with high-quality color graphics and filled with humor, tips, tricks, and surprises, iPhone: The Missing Manual quickly teaches you how to set up, accessorize, and troubleshoot your iPhone. Instead of fumbling around, take advantage of this device with the manual that should have been in the box. It's your call.
iPolitics: Citizens, Elections, and Governing in the New Media Era
by Richard L. Fox Jennifer M. RamosPoliticians rely on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to exercise political power. Citizens around the world also use these tools to vent political frustrations, join political groups and organize revolutions. Political activists blog to promote candidates, solicit and coordinate financial contributions and provide opportunities for volunteers. iPolitics describes the ways in which new media innovations change how politicians and citizens engage the political arena. Among other things, contributors to this volume analyze whether the public's political knowledge has increased or decreased in the new media era, the role television still plays in the information universe, the effect bloggers have had on the debate and outcome of healthcare reform, and the manner in which political leaders should navigate the new media environment. While the majority of contributors examine new media and politics in the United States, the volume also provides a unique comparative perspective on this relationship using cases from abroad.
jQuery Mobile First Look
by Giulio BaiThe jQuery Mobile First Look is a perfect reference to keep on your desk for finding out the capabilities of the jQuery Mobile framework and how you can put it to good use. This book will show you how to enjoy your programming by letting a simple yet effective JavaScript library handle the hassles you would encounter otherwise. It will quickly take you through the entire framework and cover every level of specification you need to know to kick-start your mobile web development.This is a First Look book that allows existing jQuery users to get a look at the features of jQuery mobile. It is targeted at jQuery users who want to enter the exciting world of mobile web development. All you need is the basics of jQuery and an interest to get involved with mobile development and you can use this book as a launch-pad for your future ventures in mobile web development with jQuery Mobile framework.
lol... Omg! What Every Student Needs to Know about Online Reputation Management, Digital Citizenship and Cyberbullying
by Matt IvesterThe ease with which digital content can be shared online, in addition to its many benefits, has created a host of problems for today's high school and college students. All too often, students are uploading, updating, posting and publishing without giving a second thought to who might see their content or how it might be perceived. lol. . . OMG! provides a cautionary look at the many ways that today's students are experiencing the unanticipated negative consequences of their digital decisions - from lost job opportunities and denied college and graduate school admissions to full-blown national scandals. It also examines how technology is allowing students to bully one another in new and disturbing ways, and why students are often crueler online than in person. By using real-life case studies and offering actionable strategies and best practices, this book empowers students to clean up and maintain a positive online presence, and to become responsible digital citizens.
n-Culturalism in Managing Work and Life: A New Within Individual Multicultural Model (Springer Series in Emerging Cultural Perspectives in Work, Organizational, and Personnel Studies)
by Andre A. PekertiThis book introduces the concept of n-Culturalism – a play on the notation of sub-sample size indicating that multiple and different samples can exist within a body of work/research. It suggests that n-Culturals are a different type of multicultural individual, with different skills and abilities. At the same time, it contends that because n-Culturals represent a different type of multicultural, they also face different challenges that many non-multicultural individuals do not encounter. Lastly, it discusses the idea that being multicultural is manageable and offers opportunities for those who embrace it rather than avoid it.
parkrun: An Organised Running Revolution
by David HindleyThis is the first book to take an in-depth look at parkrun - the free, weekly, timed 5km run on a Saturday morning - and to examine why its participants love it so much and why it has been such an astonishing success. Author David Hindley – a self-described ‘middle of the pack’ parkrunner – draws on new research, including interviews with other runners, volunteers and organisers, to shine a light on the unique combination of ingredients in parkrun’s magic formula. Tracing the development of parkrun from its first event in the UK in 2004 to the global network of today, he takes a close look at themes like inclusion, volunteering, community, green space, health and well-being, and unpacks the mantra of ‘it’s a run not a race’ that has come to define the spirit of parkrun for so many of its participants. Part sporting event, part social movement, and part public health intervention, parkrun perhaps offers a model for sustainable public participation in other areas of social life. This book is compulsory behind-the-scenes reading for all parkrunners and parkrun volunteers, and anybody working in sport development, events, recreation, public health, volunteering or community organising.
postChristian: What's Left? Can We Fix It? Do We Care?
by Christian PiattIt's the end of Christianity as we know it. But it's not a catastrophe-it's an opportunity. Thousands are walking away from the church. Christians are grappling with their faith. And both believers and nonbelievers wondering-what's coming next? Fearless and provocative, spiritual trailblazer Christian Piatt offers a roadmap to the future of faith with an unflinching examination of the church today. What's left? Pairing the best "virtues" and worst "scandals" of Christianity, Piatt invites us to abandon institutional religion for deeper, truer faith. Can we fix it? Guided by the biggest historical, religious, and pop-cultural pioneers of the postChristian era, he demonstrates how to save the best of what Christianity has to offer-and how to rediscover and reinvent the rest. Do we care? There's plenty of good left in Christianity-if we dare to be as scandalously graceful and loving as Jesus Himself. Bold and insightful, POSTCHRISTIAN dares Christians to break out of the box and invites outsiders into the fold as we revolutionize faith for a postmodern world.
red helicopter—a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math)
by James RheeA NATIONAL BESTSELLEREmbrace your agency, lead change, and fly free—in the business of life and the life of business—with kindness (plus a little math)In kindergarten, James Rhee received a toy red helicopter in gratitude for a simple act of generosity—sharing his lunch. Decades later, the lesson from that small gift led him to develop a human-centered framework for business and personal achievement that helped him overcome seemingly insurmountable hurdles and find unprecedented success.“red helicopter is a transformative experience. James Rhee's story is a must read for anyone, of any age, who wishes to think, act, and lead with balance, agility, and wisdom." —Jay ShettyRhee was a high school teacher turned private equity investor when he unexpectedly took the helm of Ashley Stewart, an iconic company predominantly employing and serving Black women. Inspired by the values his dying Korean immigrant parents instilled in him, he knew that a radically different—yet familiar—approach was required to lead this twice-bankrupt company from certain liquidation to true transcendence.Is it possible to be successful and kind? To lead with precision and compassion? To honor who we are in all areas of our lives?The entire world bet against him and Ashley, but Rhee trusted his instincts to identify, measure, and leverage the intangible goodwill at the company’s core, a decision which ultimately multiplied its fortunes several times over.Anyone can combine the clarity and imagination we had as children with fundamental business metrics. Anyone can apply this refreshingly intuitive approach to lead change at work and at home. While eloquently sharing a story of personal and professional success, red helicopter presents a comforting yet bold solution to the dissatisfaction and worry we all feel in a chaotic and sometimes terrifying world.The insights and knowledge that Rhee imparts have been accumulated over decades of investing and leading at the highest levels of business. Drawing on this experience, he encourages us to trust the wisdom deep inside each of us so we can learn how to:Create and measure “goodwill,” the ultimate collective goodDiscover agency and the truth about kindness it entailsIdentify the invisible obstacles standing in your wayLead transformational change through small, scalable actsConstruct an accurate “balance sheet” of our assets and liabilitiesReorient our lives, organizations, and the world to reflect the best in usAre you looking for a sustainable balance between life, money, and joy? For yourself and others?Imagine, a clear path forward told as a deeply felt human story. A poignant and uplifting celebration of humanity, red helicopter—a parable for our times is a tale of struggle and triumph, compelling for its honesty and relatability as much as for the instructions we can all use to balance the books of our lives.red helicopter—a parable for our times features approximately 20 original illustrations by Korean artist Heyon Cho.
region, religion, caste, gender and culture in contemporary India
by T. V. SathyamurthyThis work originated in the project on 'The Terms of Political Discourse in India' for which the Ford Foundation made the necessary funds available.
tuPOY: Thermally Unstable Partially Oriented Yarns
by H. D. Mustafa Sunil H. Karamchandani Shabbir N. Merchant Uday B. DesaiThis book provides a new direction in electronics researchwith the invention of a new material tuPOY, which changes our perception ofdeveloping electronics. Evolving on a relatively underplayed phenomenon ofstatic electricity in scientific exploration and application, tuPOY upholds thepotential to rival both silicon and metals as electronics of the future. Devices made of tuPOY present a new emblem to the technological world, where wecould envision our electronic paraphernalia from a completely differentperspective. A computer the size of a big wall, which could be neatly foldedand kept in our pockets when not in use and laundered on a regular basis, can beimagined possible with this invention. The concept, manufacturing process,physics and uses of tuPOY as the next generation material of electronics isdescribed in this book. The book covers the production process of tuPOY and goes onto conceptual advancement from manipulating the sensing, radiating andprocessing properties of tuPOY. Theoretical modelling of tuPOY is characterizedby steady-state equations exploiting interchanges based on the latticekinetics, which mathematizes an Interchange Phenomenon intuPOY. The numerical manifestations calibrate mathematically, tuPOY's responseto any external physical impetus such as charge, heat or energy flow. The book validates the sensing properties and theoreticalmodel by designing a tuPOY sensor which can be used in a plethora ofapplications. A novel microstrip antenna is designed by amalgamation of tuPOY,raw silk and polynylon composites to experimentally verify the radiationproperties of the new material. The conduction properties are verified by drawingfibres of tuPOY and using them as wires and connectors in electronics. A PowerGenerating Unit (PGU) is designed with tuPOY as its primary element. This is afirst of its kind PGU that scavenges power from thermal energy presenting a newdimension in operational power dynamics. Overall this book should be of interest to a wide range of readersranging from researchers, scientists, developers, manufacturers, engineers,graduate students and anyone who has satiety to think differently.
uTOpia: Towards a New Toronto (uTOpia)
by Alana Wilcox Jason McbrideVisions of a truly workable, liveable and world-class city are once again dancing in Torontonians' heads. In the past two years, this spirit has, directly or indirectly, manifested itself in multifarious forms: in writer Sheila Heti's sui generis lecture series, Trampoline Hall; in the transformation of derelict hotels such as the Drake and the Gladstone into cultural hotspots; in renewed interest in waterfront revitalization and public transportation; in exciting, controversial architectural developments such as the OCAD building, the expansion of the ROM and the AGO; in the [murmur] project, which catalogues stories about Toronto neighbourhoods and broadcasts them to people's cell phones; in the explosion of the local independent music scene.uTOpia aims to capture and chronicle that spirit, collecting writing by many of the people inspired by and involved in these projects. Featuring passionate, visionary essays by thirty-four different journalists, artists, thinkers, architects and activists, uTOpia is a compendium of ideas, opinions and strategies. The anthology explores plans to redevelop the Island airport into a Ward's Island-style community; how the Zeidler family is energizing artist-run centres; what a car-free Kensington Market might mean; the necessity and beauty of laneway housing; the way past efforts to combat devastating developments like the Spadina Expressway have shaped current activism; what a utopian Toronto might look like mapped out; and much, much more. Playful, erudite and accessible, uTOpia writes Toronto as it is shared and created by the people who live here. Though it is by no means a complete picture of what is happening in the city right now, it will hopefully show that what was once just a T-shirt slogan - I Heart T.O. - is now genuine, heartfelt sentiment.Contributors include Howard Akler, Andrew Alfred-Duggan, Jacob Allderdice, Bert Archer, James Bow, Nicole Cohen, Jonny Dovercourt, Dale Duncan, Philip Evans, Mark Fram, Misha Glouberman, Chris Hardwicke, Sheila Heti, Alfred Holden, Luis Jacob, Lorraine Johnson, Edward Keenan, Mark Kingwell, John Lorinc, Sally McKay, Heather McLean, Dave Meslin, Shawn Micallef, Derek Murr, Ninjalicious, Darren O'Donnell, Planning Action, Barbara Rahder, Dylan Reid, Erik Rutherford, Jeffrey Stinson, Deanne Taylor, Conan Tobias, Stéphanie Verge, Adam Vaughan and Marlena Zuber.
weiblich – muslimisch – sportengagiert: Eine intersektionale Analyse sportbezogener Biografien türkeistämmiger Frauen in Deutschland
by Natalia FastMädchen und Frauen mit türkischem Migrationshintergrund sind im organisierten Sport in Deutschland, im Vergleich zu einheimischen Mädchen und Frauen, unterrepräsentiert. Da sie die größte herkunftslandbezogene Gruppe unter den Migrantinnen bilden, handelt es sich um eine beträchtliche Zahl von Mädchen und Frauen, die einem bedeutsamen kulturellen Bereich der Gesellschaft – dem Sport – fernbleiben. Die geringe Teilhabe dieser Gruppe verweist auf Prozesse sozialer Ungleichheit, denn diesen Mädchen und Frauen kommen nicht dieselben Entwicklungschancen zu. Von diesem Problem ausgehend, wird – unter einer intersektionalen Perspektive – anhand einer Interviewstudie mit türkeistämmigen Frauen der Frage nachgegangen, in welcher Weise die Faktoren Migration, Geschlecht, sozioökonomischer Status, Bildungshintergrund und Religion zusammenwirken und auf das Sportengagement Einfluss nehmen. Darüber hinaus wird untersucht, welche Effekte ein nachhaltiges Sportengagement auf die Subjektkonstruktionen dieser Frauen hat. Abschließend werden Gelingensbedingungen für den Zugang und Verbleib im organisierten Sport herausgearbeitet
¡Cómo salir del pozo!: Las nuevas estrategias de los países, las empresas y las personas en busca de la felicidad
by Andrés OppenheimerSEGÚN ESTUDIOS DE ESTADOS UNIDOS, LAS PERSONAS FELICES VIVEN ENTRE SEIS Y DIEZ AÑOS MÁS QUE LAS NO FELICES. Una ola de descontento recorre el mundo, y cada vez menos personas se sienten verdaderamente felices. Las encuestas revelan un aumento constante de la insatisfacción, el estrés y la depresión a nivel global. ¿Qué está sucediendo? ¿Por qué los niveles de infelicidad alcanzan récords preocupantes? ¿Cuáles son las últimas innovaciones de países, empresas, escuelas y la ciencia para revertir esta tendencia y aumentar la felicidad? Andrés Oppenheimer explora este fenómeno global y ofrece nuevas perspectivas para salir del pozo de la insatisfacción. A través de una exhaustiva investigación en diversos países, concluye que el crecimiento económico -el parámetro que usamos para medir el progreso- es necesario, pero no suficiente para aumentar la felicidad. Hay otros factores, como la pérdida de comunidad, la carencia de propósito y la adicción a las redes sociales, que están alimentando la desesperanza. Sin embargo, lo más interesante es que están surgiendo soluciones concretas y accesibles para aumentar la satisfacción de vida. A lo largo de esta reveladora y entretenida obra, los lectores se sumergirán en la nueva "ciencia de la felicidad", basada en evaluaciones de impacto respaldadas por evidencias sólidas. Así, Oppenheimer amplía el concepto de progreso y comparte novedosas estrategias para combatir la infelicidad en los países, las empresas y las escuelas. Nos cuenta sobre las "escuelas de la felicidad" que visitó en India, los "recetadores sociales"que entrevistó en el Reino Unido y los grupos de voluntarios con los que ha-bló en Dinamarca, Finlandia y Bután. He aquí un libro inspirador que transformará todo lo que siempre creímos sobre la felicidad.
¡Juega bien tus cartas!: En la vida y en los negocios
by Leo MargetsNo podemos esperar a jugar solo las buenas manos porque tal vez no lleguen a tiempo. Leo Margets, mejor jugadora de póker profesional, nos enseña cómo este juego nos ayuda a mejorar la toma de decisiones y nos ofrece una ventaja real en un mundo cada vez más competitivo. Tanto en la vida como en el póker, jugar bien nuestras cartas dependerá de nuestra habilidad, de nuestra capacidad de buscar situaciones favorables y de nuestra sed de lograr objetivos. A partir de su experiencia profesional como jugadora en los más importantes torneos del mundo, Leo Margets aborda el equilibrio entre habilidad y suerte, la toma de decisiones bajo estrés, la evaluación del riesgo, la gestión de la incertidumbre y el autoconocimiento o la resiliencia y aplica las lecciones del póker a las más variadas circunstancias de nuestra vida, desde la relación de pareja a la compra de una vivienda o una inversión. Con ingenio y amenidad, Leo Margets desmitifica tópicos como el «farol» o la «cara de póker» dentro y fuera de las mesas de juego y desarrolla el concepto de «valor esperado» que cambiará por completo nuestra perspectiva en la vida y en los negocios. Si aprendemos a pensar en términos de valor esperado y lo aplicamos a nuestras decisiones financieras y cotidianas, situaciones que nos hubieran parecido arriesgadas se nos presentarán como grandes oportunidades y, tarde o temprano, los resultados llegarán.