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Collective Principles and the Formation of the Internet: Cultural Influences and Historical Impacts (Beginnings to 2010) (Springer Series on Cultural Computing)
by Suman GuptaThis book describes how distinctive socio-political commitments and cultural practices developed upon the internet in the later 20th and early 21st century and considers what lies ahead in those terms. Five decades after the internet&’s technological structure began to be erected, and three decades after engagement with it started burgeoning, an active and global collective formation has grown upon it. This collective formation is dubbed the &‘Internet Polity&’ here and is distinguishable from, and yet embedded within, real-world collectives. Despite divergences and conflicts, its organization is based on certain shared principles and its culture characterized by distinctive discursive practices. This book examines how the Internet Polity developed until 2010, in terms of the technological and cultural features that have supported it. Accordingly, the Internet Polity&’s emerging prospects are considered. Topics and features: Gives an original framework for understanding the global collective grounded on the internet as a social space Presents a history of the technological basis and communication features of this collective, from the beginnings to 2010 Offers an interdisciplinary perspective that cuts across most disciplines of the humanities and social sciences Describes the histories of and debates surrounding popular terms like &‘cyberspace,&’ &‘information superhighway,&’ &‘Internet of Things,&’ &‘hacker,&’ etc. This wide-ranging and original book is for researchers, graduate students, professionals and informed readers who are interested in information technology and political culture, digital humanities, sociolinguistics and communication studies, history of the internet, contemporary social organization and political philosophy.
Deterministic, Stochastic, and Deep Learning Methods for Computational Electromagnetics
by Wei CaiThis book provides a well-balanced and comprehensive picture based on clear physics, solid mathematical formulation, and state-of-the-art useful numerical methods in deterministic, stochastic, deep neural network machine learning approaches for computer simulations of electromagnetic and transport processes in biology, microwave and optical wave devices, and nano-electronics. Computational research has become strongly influenced by interactions from many different areas including biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, etc. A multifaceted approach addressing the interconnection among mathematical algorithms and physical foundation and application is much needed to prepare graduate students and researchers in applied mathematics and sciences and engineering for innovative advanced computational research in many applications areas, such as biomolecular solvation in solvents, radar wave scattering, the interaction of lights with plasmonic materials, plasma physics, quantum dots, electronic structure, current flows in nano-electronics, and microchip designs, etc.
Transformative-Emancipatory Pedagogy (TEP) to Reimagine Education: Tackling Controversies in Diverse Settings
by Teresa M. CappialiThis book advocates for a paradigm shift in education through Transformative-Emancipatory Pedagogy (TEP)—a dynamic framework grounded in humanistic, humanizing, and decolonial philosophies. TEP promotes holistic, inclusive, and experiential learning, with a focus on personal and societal transformation. Initially developed to address controversial and sensitive topics in diverse social science classrooms, TEP reimagines education for an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. By harnessing learners' diverse knowledge and perspectives, TEP fosters critical thinking and active citizenship. More than a framework for inclusion, TEP enriches education by empowering learners to engage with complex social issues, preparing them to navigate and shape the world with empathy, agency, and a commitment to social justice. This is an open access book.
Computational Intelligence in Engineering Science: First International Conference, ICCIES 2025, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 23–25, 2025, Proceedings, Part III (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2586)
by Tzung-Pei Hong Ngoc Thanh Nguyen Yannis Manolopoulos Van Huy Pham Trong Dao Tran Nhien An Le Khac Phu Tran TinThis four-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on on Computational Intelligence in Engineering Science, ICCIES 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during July 23–25, 2025. The 115 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 210 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Machine Learning; Wireless Networks (6G)Part II: Computer Vision; Natural Language ProcessingPart III: Intelligent Systems; Internet of ThingsPart IV: Machine Learning; Control Systems
Ubi-Media Computing, Pervasive Systems, Algorithms and Networks: 13th International Conference, Ubi-Media 2025, and 17th International Symposium, I-SPAN 2025, Bangkok, Thailand, January 19–23, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2379)
by Ching-Hsien Hsu Lin Hui Somchoke RuengittinunThis 2-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Pervasive Systems, Algorithms and Networks, I-SPAN 2025 and 13th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing, Ubi-Media 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand, in January 19–23, 2025. The 36 full papers and 16 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 95 submissions. They are categorized into the following topical sections: Part 1: Edge Computing and IoT Application, Optimization and Deep Learning Application, System and Network Application, Cybersecurity Technique and Application, Machine Learning on Multimedia and Applications Part 2: Prediction Methods and Application, Data Processing and Detection Methods, Edge Computing and IoT Application, Multimedia Networks, System and Applications, Machine Learning on Intelligent Application Systems
Advanced Control Technology of Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems: For Safety, Efficiency, Reliability, and Adaptability
by Chenghui ZhangThe photovoltaic (PV) inverter serves as the interface between the PV panels and the power grid and realizes the power conversion, which is the core equipment of the PV power generation system. With the development of PV industry, the requirements of functions or performances for PV inverters are also gradually proposed in practical applications, which consist of safety, generation efficiency, transmitted power quality, robustness to multiple disturbances, grid-friendly, continuity of power supply, and system reliability. To satisfy these requirements, this book puts forward a series of software-based advanced control technologies for PV inverters. Through these control technologies, the PV power generation system has gradually become a system with high safety, high reliability, high efficiency, and strong adaptability, which serves as a core support in modern power system. To facilitate the understanding, the operating principle, model derivation, control schemes, and comprehensive verification results of the PV inverters are presented step by step in this book, which can serve as a guide for electrical engineers and researchers involved in the development of PV power generation. This is an open access book.
Time, Cognition, and Entrepreneurial Orientation: Navigating the Affective, Cognitive, and Temporal Dynamics of Decision-Makers (SpringerBriefs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
by Ludvig LevasseurThis book explores the theoretical connections between time perspective (TP) and strategic and entrepreneurial cognition and entrepreneurial orientation. While time is not a new topic in management and entrepreneurial research, the focus has been on objective/non-psychological time. The primary focus of this book is on the driving impact subjective/psychological time has on entrepreneurs&’ cognition and firms&’ entrepreneurial orientation. The author challenges the dominance of objective time (clock time) in management research, advocating for a focus on subjective time (psychological time) and individual-level analysis. This shift helps to better understand the affective, cognitive, and temporal dynamics of decision-makers, which could lead to more nuanced and coherent models of firm life cycles. This book is a valuable source for researchers, scholars, academics, and students in entrepreneurship and management who are interested in strategic and entrepreneurial cognition, and entrepreneurial orientation.
Leisure and Human Development: Navigating Socio-cultural Landscapes (Human Well-Being Research and Policy Making)
by Lorena Ronda Garazi Azanza Alazne Mujika-AlberdiThis edited volume analyses emerging trends in the world of leisure and human development from the perspectives of subjective well-being and policy development. It brings together a diverse group of authors to delve deep into the transformative effects of leisure on human development and the future of sociocultural policy planning related to new directions in the field. Setting itself apart from existing literature, the volume offers a comprehensive view of the multifaceted nature of leisure and its significance in enhancing well-being and personal growth. It explores the emotional richness of leisure experiences, the impact on bridging generational gaps, and the cultural relevance of leisure within various sociocultural settings. This work uncovers the powerful role of leisure in shaping relationships, cultural institutions, and communities, revealing its profound influence on human lives. For those in the fields of practice, policy-making, or research, this book serves as a valuable resource for creating inclusive and meaningful leisure experiences. The volume is an indispensable addition to the literature on the subject, and is of interest to academics, practitioners, or laypersons interested in the dynamics of leisure.
Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems (CISIS-2025), Volume 1 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #260)
by Isaac Woungang Leonard Barolli Tomoya EnokidoThis book aims to deliver a platform of scientific interaction between the three interwoven challenging areas of research and development of future ICT-enabled applications: Software intensive systems, complex systems, and intelligent systems.Software intensive systems are systems which heavily interact with other systems, sensors, actuators, devices, other software systems and users. More and more domains are involved with software intensive systems, e.g., automotive systems, telecommunication systems, embedded systems in general, industrial automation systems, and business applications. Moreover, the outcome of web services delivers a new platform for enabling software intensive systems. Complex systems research is focused on the overall understanding of systems rather than their components. Complex systems are very much characterized by the changing environments in which they act by their multiple internal and external interactions. They evolve and adapt through internal and external dynamic interactions.The development of intelligent systems and agents which can be characterized by ontologies and their logical foundations builds a fruitful impulse for both software intensive systems and complex systems. Recent research in the field of intelligent systems, robotics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and cognitive sciences are very important factors for the future development and innovation of software intensive and complex systems.
Recycle und Reuse: Chancen für die Schweizer Immobilienwirtschaft
by Christian Kraft Annabelle Schaaf Leonard FisterDieses Buch stellt praxisnahe Ansätze zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft im Bauwesen vor, um Abfall sowie Emissionen durch Recycling und Reuse zu reduzieren. Im Fokus stehen innovative Konzepte wie das Cradle-to-Cradle-Design und der Einsatz geeigneter Materialien. Eine Befragung von 13 Experten zeigt, dass die Kreislaufwirtschaft bisher eine untergeordnete Rolle spielt, jedoch ökologisch und ökonomisch vorteilhaft sein kann. Gezielte politische und wirtschaftliche Anpassungen, etwa ein klarer regulatorischer Rahmen, finanzielle Anreize und qualifiziertes Personal, werden empfohlen, um die grossen Potenziale der Kreislaufwirtschaft zu erschließen. Der Bau- und Immobiliensektor ist in der Schweiz für über 80 Prozent des Abfalls verantwortlich und bleibt trotz CO₂-Reduktionen der zweitgrößte Verursacher von Treibhausgasen. Energetische Sanierungen senken die Betriebsemissionen, jedoch bleibt der Anteil grauer Energie aus Erstellung, Transport und Entsorgung von Baumaterialien hoch.
Cell Membrane Engineering for Advancing Cell-Based and Nanotechnology-Based Therapies (Biomaterials, Bioengineering and Sustainability #6)
by Zahid Hussain Renjun PeiThe battle against complex diseases and tissue defects drives innovation in treatment and medical research. The cell membrane plays a fundamental role in biological processes and serves as a promising platform for diagnostic and therapeutic advancements due to its diverse receptors and ligands. Recent advances in bioengineering, synthetic biology, and biomimetic nanotechnology have enabled the development of engineered cell membrane-based platforms, including surface-engineered cells, extracellular vesicles, bacterial membrane vesicles, membrane-coated nanoparticles, and hybrid nanomaterials, offering improved therapeutic and diagnostic potential over their natural counterparts. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of essential cell surfaceome components, detailing state-of-the-art surface engineering strategies and advancements in engineered cells and membrane-based therapeutic nanoplatforms. It examines the transformative applications of these platforms in immune engineering, gastrointestinal disease management, cancer therapy, tissue engineering, circulating tumor cell capture, theranostics, and the treatment of neurodegenerative, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. Significant topics, many at the forefront of scientific research, are examined in depth, allowing academics, clinicians, and biomedical researchers to understand the latest advancements in cell membrane engineering and address unmet clinical needs. Furthermore, this interdisciplinary book is highly relevant to modern healthcare and provides instructional content for graduate students in <span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: ZH-CN; mso-fareast-lan
Advances in Environment and Sustainability: Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Environment and Sustainability Technologies, Tuban, Indonesia, 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences)
by Ahmed J. Obaid Neyara Radwan Marita Ika Joesidawati Sabeeh Lafta Farhan Emad A. M. Salih Al-HeetyThis book serves as a platform for in-depth discussions and presentations on various critical issues, including effective management strategies for environmental pollution across air, water, and soil; innovative approaches to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts; conservation and restoration of biodiversity and fragile ecosystems; advancements in renewable energy technologies and sustainable resource management; and the application of environmental biotechnology and biochemistry in solving environmental problems. The 2nd International Conference on Environment and Sustainability Technologies (ICEST, 2024) is a pivotal gathering of global experts and researchers committed to addressing pressing environmental challenges. Participants will engage in sharing cutting-edge research findings, practical solutions, and policy implications aimed at fostering sustainable development practices worldwide. The 2nd ICEST will convene in Indonesia due to the country's strategic location in Southeast Asia, which faces significant environmental challenges such as deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate vulnerability. Indonesia serves as a critical case study for understanding and addressing these issues, making it an ideal host for discussions on sustainable development and environmental protection. Moreover, the conference is supported by international academics from various countries that also confront similar environmental challenges. These scholars bring diverse perspectives and expertise, enriching the conference with insights and solutions applicable globally. Their involvement underscores the conference's commitment to fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange in tackling shared environmental and sustainability issues. Together, the conference in Indonesia and its international academic support catalyze actionable initiatives and collaborations that promote environmental resilience and sustainable development across borders.
The Flight Physics Concept Inventory: Development of a research-based assessment instrument to enhance learning and teaching
by Florian GenzThe Flight Physics Concept Inventory (FliP-CoIn) is the first research-based conceptual assessment instrument for improving (fluid dynamics) learning and teaching. This work gives insights into why and how the FliP-CoIn was developed as well as how it is best used for improving conceptual learning. Further, this dissertation presents evidence for several dimensions of the FliP-CoIn&’s validity and reliability. Finally, the author discusses key insights from the development process, the data analysis, and gives recommendations for future research. As such, this work is also written as a blueprint for future education researchers and instrument developers of other contexts. The FliP-CoIn&’s context areas are flow, fluid dynamics and flight physics. The FliP-CoIn tests concepts of aerodynamic lift, aerodynamic drag, stall, center of mass, angle of attack and streamlines. The latest version and translations are available for educators at physport.org (or via flip-coin@uni-koeln.de).
High-Power Microwave Measurement
by Wenxiang Wang Lingna Yue Yanyu WeiThis book highlights a systematic introduction to the fundamentals and applications of high-power microwave measurement. The book conducts in-depth discussion of the measurement principles, theoretical basis, and measurement methods for the power, frequency, and modes of high-power microwaves. It covers a wide range of applications and comprehensively summarizes latest research advances from global scientists and the authors&’ team. The book can be used as a handy reference for researchers and engineers who are engaged in the research and practice of high-power microwaves. It can also be used as lecture notes for university professors and graduate students of related courses.
The New Workplace: Employee Alignment in Remote-First, Office-Forward, and Hybrid Work Organizations
by Radostina Purvanova Alanah MitchellThe COVID pandemic forced most workers to shift from the work office to the home office. As we navigate this new normal, organizations must decide on their post-pandemic workplace strategy: office-forward, remote-first, or hybrid. Meanwhile, employees have also developed their preference, whether working from home, the office, or a combination of both. This book helps leaders to align their workplace strategy with employee preferences. It helps them to understand the different types of employees they have and how to engage employees whose work preferences may or may not align with that of the organization. Through in-depth interviews with both employees and executives, the authors identify nine distinct employee personas and present findings about the personas&’ demographics, specific behaviors, attitudes, preferences, and motivations. They then offer practical advice on how organizations can leverage these personas to support their chosen workplace strategy. Whether you are looking to identify which employee personas fit best within your company, understand the personas on your team, explore how different personas interact, or assess the costs of misalignment, this book is an essential resource on balancing organizational strategy and employee well-being.
AI for Rock Dynamics
by Manchao He Wei Yao LiGe Wang Wengang Dang Zhuo WangThis Open Access book covers various aspects in rock dynamics comprehensively, such as theoretical foundations, testing techniques, dynamic properties, stress wave propagation, rockburst dynamics, numerical simulation, and engineering applications. AI for Rock Dynamics is a groundbreaking Open Access monograph that redefines publishing through Luffa AI, a China-developed large language model (LLM). Set to captivate at the London Book Fair 2025, it marks a transformative milestone in rock mechanics and beyond. Covering theoretical foundations, testing instruments, numerical simulation, and engineering applications, it&’s an essential resource for professionals in civil engineering, mining, and geology alike. Its clear presentation, illustrations, and practical insights make it pivotal for tackling rock mechanics challenges. Unique for its homegrown LLM, it showcases Chinese AI&’s potential to advance research. As China&’s first LLM-powered book, it revolutionizes knowledge production, organization, and dissemination. This landmark was achieved through a strategic partnership between CNPIEC Kexin Technology, CSRME, and Springer Nature, unprecedentedly integrating cutting-edge technology, academic expertise, and global publishing prominence. Published as Open Access, it democratizes knowledge, fostering collaboration and innovation. The first of its kind signifies AI&’s potential to transform publishing, streamlining content creation and enhancing dissemination. AI for Rock Dynamics is a beacon of progress, uniting technology and academia to push knowledge boundaries with concerted efforts. Please Join us in celebrating this historic achievement and witness the dawn of AI-powered publishing.
Fremdsprachliche Affordanzen und soziale Praktiken in der Simulation Globale: Eine Video-Ethnographie zur Rekonstruktion Symbolischer Kompetenz im Lehr-Lern-Labor (Literatur-, Kultur- und Sprachvermittlung: LiKuS)
by Laura-Joanna SchröterDas vorliegende Open-Access-Buch widmet sich dem empirisch-rekonstruktiven Nachvollzug der Ausgestaltungsprozesse in der Simulation Globale von Französischlernenden und -lehramtsstudierenden in einem geisteswissenschaftlichen Lehr-Lern-Labor. Die Arbeit zielt auf eine affordanz- und praxistheoretisch fundierte Rekonstruktion unter Berücksichtigung komplementärer Sprachkonzepte (z.B. der Symbolischen Kompetenz). Die empirischen Rekonstruktionen, die mittels der kulturwissenschaftlich geprägten ‚Kamera-Ethnographie&‘ hervorgebracht werden, zeigen erstmals Unstimmigkeiten in der theoretisch-konzeptionellen und empirischen Forschung zur Simulation Globale auf. Dies konkretisiert sich in einer Vielzahl von konzeptionellen Zuschreibungen, die empirisch unter Berücksichtigung des Lernortes die hohen Erwartungen an das handlungsorientierte Französischlernen offenbaren.
Risks, Resilience and Interdependency: Developing Countries in the Age of Uncertainties
by Jing Zhang Guang Yang Lanyu Liu Xinghan XiongThis open access book is a collection of selected papers from the 3rd Tsinghua Area Studies forum by the Institute for International and Area Studies (IIAS) at Tsinghua University in Beijing, theming at &“Developing Countries in the Age of Uncertainties: Risk, Resilience and Interdependency&”. From the perspective of area studies, the risks faced by more fragile developing countries in an environment of uncertainty and the resilience and interdependency exhibited in the face of risks were discussed. The discussion was a brave attempt by the IIAS to inject more certainty into the uncertain world. A total of 131 papers by scholars from various countries were presented in this forum. After the forum, the editorial group of the IIAS Forum Proceedings selected ten outstanding papers and compiled them under the title &“Risk, Resilience and Interdependency: Developing Countries in the Age of Uncertainty.&”
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Living Marine Resources and Biodiversity (Global Ocean Governance and Ecological Civilization)
by Hui Liu John Mimikakis Fang Sun Jacob P. KritzerThis book is based on the Special Policy Study on Global Ocean Governance and Ecological Civilization commissioned by the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED). The book scrutinizes China's successful experiences, approaches and needs in building an ecological civilization in management and utilization of living marine resources. The book provides a global landscape analysis of living marine resources, outlining the current status, existing management approaches, challenges, and needs. With the growing threats posed by climate change, the book includes a chapter devoted to the effects of climate on marine species. After highlighting and presenting key international cases from around the world, the book makes several recommendations to support China's next efforts to create an ecological civilization of living marine resources at home and abroad.
Direct Conversion Semiconductor Radiation Detectors using Si, CdTe and CdZnTe
by Krzysztof Kris IniewskiThis book provides readers a broad overview of some of the most recent advances in the field of direct conversion detectors. There are a good mixture of general chapters in both technology and applications. Readers will enjoy an in-depth review of the research topics conducted at leading research institutions in the world. The signal conversion of the direct conversion into analogue/digital value is covered and the author also provides a review of ROIC (Read Out Integrated Circuits) chips used for direct image sensors. This book should be an excellent reference for people already working in the field as well as for people wishing to enter it.
Miss Benson's Beetle: A Novel
by Rachel JoyceNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • &“A beautifully written, extraordinary quest in which two ordinary, overlooked women embark on an unlikely scientific expedition to the South Seas.&”—Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew&’s Last Stand WINNER OF THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE • From the bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry comes an uplifting, irresistible novel about two women on a life-changing adventure, where they must risk everything, break all the rules, and discover their best selves—together.She&’s going too far to go it alone. It is 1950. London is still reeling from World War II, and Margery Benson, a schoolteacher and spinster, is trying to get through life, surviving on scraps. One day, she reaches her breaking point, abandoning her job and small existence to set out on an expedition to the other side of the world in search of her childhood obsession: an insect that may or may not exist—the golden beetle of New Caledonia. When she advertises for an assistant to accompany her, the woman she ends up with is the last person she had in mind. Fun-loving Enid Pretty in her tight-fitting pink suit and pom-pom sandals seems to attract trouble wherever she goes. But together these two British women find themselves drawn into a cross-ocean adventure that exceeds all expectations and delivers something neither of them expected to find: the transformative power of friendship. Praise for Miss Benson&’s Beetle&“A hilarious jaunt into the wilderness of women&’s friendship and the triumph of outrageous dreams.&”—Kirkus Reviews
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People are Doing the Uncommon
by Dr. Joe DispenzaA WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER by DR. JOE DISPENZA , the author of the New York Times bestseller You Are the Placebo, as well as Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself and Evolve Your Brain. Becoming Supernatural draws on epigenetics, quantum physics & neuroscience research conducted at his advanced workshops since 2012 to explore how common people are doing the uncommon to transform their consciousness, mindset, and beliefs to heal and live SUPERNATURAL lives. Becoming Supernatural marries some of the most profound scientific information with ancient spiritual wisdom to show how people like you and me can experience a more mystical life. Readers will learn that we are, quite literally supernatural by nature if given the proper knowledge and instruction, and when we learn how to apply that information through various healing meditations, we should experience a greater expression of our creative abilities. We have the capacity to tune in to frequencies beyond our material world and receive more orderly coherent streams of consciousness and energy; that we can intentionally change our brain chemistry to initiate profoundly mystical transcendental experiences; and how, if we do this enough times, we can develop the skill of creating a more efficient, balanced, healthy body, a more unlimited mind, and greater access to the quantum field and the realms of spiritual truth. Topics include: • Demystifying the body&’s 7 energy centers and how you can balance them to heal • How to free yourself from the past by reconditioning your body to a new mind • How you can create reality in the generous present moment by changing your energy • The difference between third-dimension creation and fifth-dimension creation • The secret science of the pineal gland and its role in accessing mystical realms of reality • The distinction between Space-Time vs. Time-Space realities • And much more Chapters Include: Opening the Door to the Supernatural The Present Moment Tuning In to New Potentials in the Quantum Blessing of the Energy Centers Reconditioning the Body to a New Mind Case Studies: Living Examples of Truth Heart Intelligence Mind Movies/Kaleidoscope Walking Meditation Case Studies: Making It Real Space-Time and Time-Space The Pineal Gland Project Coherence: Making a Better World Case Studies: It Could Happen to YouUsing tools and disciplines ranging from cutting-edge physics to practical exercises such as a walking meditation, Dr. Joe offers nothing less than a proven program for stepping outside our physical reality and into the quantum field of infinite possibilities. &“In a style that is simple, straightforward, and easy to understand, Dr. Joe Dispenza has woven into a single volume the paradigm-altering discoveries of quantum science and the deep teachings that adepts of the past dedicated their entire lifetimes to master.&” — Gregg Braden, New York Times best-selling author of Human by Design and The Divine Matrix &“We can create better lives for ourselves—and that we are not linear beings living linear lives, but dimensional beings living dimensional lives. Hopefully, reading it will help you understand that you already have all the anatomy, chemistry, and physiology you need to become supernatural sitting latent within you, waiting to be awakened and activated.&” - Dr. Joe Dispenza New York Times best-selling author Researcher of epigenetics, quantum physics & neuroscience
My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business: A Memoir
by Dick Van DykeNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The legendary Hollywood star of classic films and TV shows such as The Dick Van Dyke Show, Bye Bye Birdie, and Mary Poppins shares intimate stories from six decades of his renowned career.&“Earnest, funny, and appealing . . . captures the essence of an eventful life lived on and off the small screen.&”—The Washington PostWith a foreword by Carl ReinerDick Van Dyke, indisputably one of the greats of the golden age of television, is admired and beloved by audiences the world over for his beaming smile, physical dexterity, impeccable comic timing, ridiculous stunts, and unforgettable screen roles. His trailblazing television program, The Dick Van Dyke Show, was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1960s and introduced another major television star, Mary Tyler Moore. But Dick Van Dyke was also an enormously engaging movie star whose films, including Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, have been discovered by a new generation of fans and are as cherished today as they were when they first appeared. Who doesn&’t know the word supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business is a colorful, loving, richly detailed look at the decades of a multilayered life, written by a performer who still thinks of himself as a &“simple song-and-dance man,&” but who is, in every sense of the word, a classic entertainer.
7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own Your Future
by Maha AboueleneinNATIONAL BESTSELLER!USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Embrace the journey of self-reliance with global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein as she shows you how to deploy your greatest asset—yourself—to achieve your dreams and beyond.In an era defined by rapid change and unrelenting uncertainty, mastering self-reliance is not just an option—it's a necessity. Maha Abouelenein is a strategic communication and personal branding expert who has been instrumental in orchestrating transformations for clients that include global corporate giants, high-growth startups, sports organizations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals.In 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, she draws upon her vast experience to deliver a profound guide on self-reliance. Inspired by her father's teachings, Abouelenein encapsulates the essence of self-reliance through personal anecdotes, professional encounters, and a step-by-step playbook that delves into essential practices such as embracing a growth mindset, being a value creator, and reputation management in the digital age. Each chapter unfolds one of her seven transformative lessons that are not only practical but also deeply empowering.This book isn't just about personal growth; it's about creating and seizing opportunities without waiting for permission from others. With the creator economy booming and more individuals turning to side hustles and self-employment, Abouelenein&’s insights are timely and relevant. She demonstrates how self-reliance—rooted in self-confidence, self-worth, and the courage to believe in oneself—can transform challenges into stepping stones and aspirations into achievements.Whether you're launching a business, pivoting in your career, or seeking personal fulfillment, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance provides a robust framework for navigating the demands of contemporary life while equipping you with the tools to thrive in today's AI-enhanced, tumultuous landscape.
Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World
by Amy PorterfieldTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA step-by-step guide to create more balance, gain financial freedom, and create a life and business you love. If your heart is telling you that it's time to leave that 9-to-5 behind, or you feel alive every time you work on your side hustle, or you're fed up building someone else's dreams . . . it is time to give your two weeks' notice. But you will need an experienced guide to give you the roadmap to turn this world of possibility into a reality. From corporate underling to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur, Amy Porterfield, host of the podcast Online Marketing Made Easy, has been there, done that. Her clear, step-by-step, and actionable guidance will help you to: tackle paralyzing self-doubt and that "not-enoughness" feelingfind the courage to take action, even without confidenceget started without knowing exactly what your business is going to bedevelop, price, and launch your first offerthrow a Post-It party to organize your business ideas into your own unique frameworkYou can have more time, flexibility, recognition, income, and impact. You&’re capable of so much more than you know. You&’ve got this!