Human-Computer Interaction – HCI International 2021


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This set of 45 volumes constitutes the proceedings of all of the conferences affiliated with HCI International 2021, which was held during July 24-29, 2021. The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters were carefully reviewed and selected from 6326 submissions. The respective focus of the 2 thematic areas and 19 affiliated conferences is as follows: Human-Computer Interaction; Human Interface and the Management of Information; Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics; Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction; Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality; Cross-Cultural Design; Social Computing and Social Media; Augmented Cognition; Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management; Design, User Experience, and Usability; Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions; HCI in Business, Government and Organizations; Learning and Collaboration Technologies; Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population; HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust; HCI in Games, HCI in Mobility, Transport and Automotive Systems; Adaptive Instructional Systems; Culture and Computing; Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications; and Artificial Intelligence in HCI. The set therefore provides readers with a comprehensive overview of ongoing research and development within the broad field of Human-Computer Interaction.




Argonauts to Astronauts


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Retraces in sailboat or small plane the routes taken by the Argonauts, Ulysses, Columbus, Vespucci, Magellan, Elcano, and the Portuguese and Spanish explorers of the Americas.




The Distant Beacon (Song of Acadia Book #4)


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In a Time of Revolution, Even Hearts Can Be Overturned In England together at the Harrow estate, Anne and Nicole find themselves facing divergent futures. While Anne comfortably settles into British life, Nicole once again searches the far horizon. Despite the raging War of Independence, she sets sail for the American colonies to manage her uncle's landholdings. The gallant Captain Goodwind captures Nicole's attention, but not yet her heart. In the midst of revolution, her loyalties and faith are tested beyond what she could have ever imagined. Then she comes face to face with a staggering betrayal, and she is forced to choose her ultimate allegiance.




The Sacred Shore


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The shoreline of America means hope for some and tragedy for others.




The Meeting Place


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Since their reunion, Nicole and Anne have formed a bond that goes beyond "sisters" to best friends. Their paths separate again when Nicole's soul-searching consideration of her uncle Charles' desire for an heir brings her to his estate in England. When Anne brings her young son to England, the bittersweet reunion starts both young women on a new journey. Will their mutual love and support be enough to sustain them as the secret of the birthright is uncovered?




The Annenbergs


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"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.




The Family as Educator


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The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Growing Business Success


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This book focuses on the implementation of AI for growing business, and the book includes research articles and expository papers on the applications of AI on decision-making, health care, smart universities, public sector and digital government, FinTech, and RegTech. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a vital and a fundamental driver for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR). Its influence is observed at homes, in the businesses and in the public spaces. The embodied best of AI reflects robots which drive our cars, stock our warehouses, monitor our behaviors and warn us of our health, and care for our young children. Some researchers also discussed the role of AI in the current COVID-19 pandemic, whether in the health sector, education, and others. On all of these, the researchers discussed the impact of AI on decision-making in those vital sectors of the economy.




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Moon-face and Other Stories


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JACK LONDON (1876-1916), American novelist, born in San Francisco, the son of an itinerant astrologer and a spiritualist mother. He grew up in poverty, scratching a living in various legal and illegal ways -robbing the oyster beds, working in a canning factory and a jute mill, serving aged 17 as a common sailor, and taking part in the Klondike gold rush of 1897. This various experience provided the material for his works, and made him a socialist. "The son of the Wolf" (1900), the first of his collections of tales, is based upon life in the Far North, as is the book that brought him recognition, "The Call of the Wild" (1903), which tells the story of the dog Buck, who, after his master ́s death, is lured back to the primitive world to lead a wolf pack. Many other tales of struggle, travel, and adventure followed, including "The Sea-Wolf" (1904), "White Fang" (1906), "South Sea Tales" (1911), and "Jerry of the South Seas" (1917). One of London ́s most interesting novels is the semi-autobiographical "Martin Eden" (1909). He also wrote socialist treatises, autobiographical essays, and a good deal of journalism.