Shaping Tomorrow's Landscape


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Shaping Tomorrow's World


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Shaping Tomorrow’s World tells the crucial story of how futures studies developed in West Germany, Europe, the US and within global futures networks from the 1940s to the 1980s. It charts the emergence of different approaches and thought styles within the field ranging from Cold War defense intellectuals such as Herman Kahn to critical peace activists like Robert Jungk. Engaging with the challenges of the looming nuclear war, the changing phases of the Cold War, ‘1968’, and the growing importance of both the Global South and environmentalism, this book argues that futures scholars actively contributed to these processes of change. This multiple award-winning study combines national and transnational perspectives to present a unique history of envisioning, forecasting, and shaping the future.




Innovating From Within


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In the post-pandemic era, innovation from within the organization is essential for business competitiveness and survival. As organizations consider growth and sustainable development, the choice is no longer between entrepreneurship on the one hand and intrapreneurship on the other. The question now is: why not both? As job creators and not job seekers anymore, students and young entrepreneurs need guidance and frameworks to develop their entrepreneurial spirit and skills. Innovating From Within presents the tools, challenges and practices aligned with EU regulations to guide and accommodate students’ entrepreneurial ideas and skills into sustainable businesses for the future. By clarifying concepts like intrapreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship and their contribution to sustainable businesses, the book provides readers with up-to-date knowledge about these concepts and how to implement them in practice. With a range of real-life insights from intrapreneurs, and illustrated with international examples drawn from policy and practice, Innovating From Within is a comprehensive introduction to an increasingly important area of business. Students and lecturers will particularly value its practical approach and readable style.




Backpacker


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Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.




AI Strategies For Web Development


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From fundamental to advanced strategies, unlock useful insights for creating innovative, user-centric websites while navigating the evolving landscape of AI ethics and security Key Features Explore AI's role in web development, from shaping projects to architecting solutions Master advanced AI strategies to build cutting-edge applications Anticipate future trends by exploring next-gen development environments, emerging interfaces, and security considerations in AI web development Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description If you're a web developer looking to leverage the power of AI in your projects, then this book is for you. Written by an AI and ML expert with more than 15 years of experience, AI Strategies for Web Development takes you on a transformative journey through the dynamic intersection of AI and web development, offering a hands-on learning experience.The first part of the book focuses on uncovering the profound impact of AI on web projects, exploring fundamental concepts, and navigating popular frameworks and tools. As you progress, you'll learn how to build smart AI applications with design intelligence, personalized user journeys, and coding assistants. Later, you'll explore how to future-proof your web development projects using advanced AI strategies and understand AI's impact on jobs. Toward the end, you'll immerse yourself in AI-augmented development, crafting intelligent web applications and navigating the ethical landscape.Packed with insights into next-gen development environments, AI-augmented practices, emerging realities, interfaces, and security governance, this web development book acts as your roadmap to staying ahead in the AI and web development domain. What you will learn Build AI-powered web projects with optimized models Personalize UX dynamically with AI, NLP, chatbots, and recommendations Explore AI coding assistants and other tools for advanced web development Craft data-driven, personalized experiences using pattern recognition Architect effective AI solutions while exploring the future of web development Build secure and ethical AI applications following TRiSM best practices Explore cutting-edge AI and web development trends Who this book is for This book is for web developers with experience in programming languages and an interest in keeping up with the latest trends in AI-powered web development. Full-stack, front-end, and back-end developers, UI/UX designers, software engineers, and web development enthusiasts will also find valuable information and practical guidelines for developing smarter websites with AI. To get the most out of this book, it is recommended that you have basic knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as a familiarity with machine learning concepts.




Home Selling Secrets Unveiled


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Introducing Home Selling Secrets Unveiled: An Insider's Blueprint to Selling Your Home for Maximum Profit Are you a property owner looking to sell your home with confidence and secure the highest value possible? Look no further – the Home Selling Secrets Unveiled: An Insider's Blueprint to Selling Your Home for Maximum Profit is here to guide you every step of the way. Packed with insider secrets, proven strategies, and expert advice, this comprehensive guide is your key to a successful and rewarding home selling journey. In this invaluable resource, you'll uncover the art of strategic pricing, captivating home staging, and effective marketing techniques that captivate your ideal audience. Navigate the intricate landscape of negotiations with finesse, ensuring a win-win outcome for both you and the buyer. Gain insights into legal aspects, financial decisions, and the pivotal closing process, all meticulously crafted to streamline your selling experience. Discover how to: Master Your Mindset: Embrace the role of a strategic seller, cultivating a positive outlook that resonates with potential buyers. Your mindset shapes your experience, and this chapter empowers you to approach the process with confidence and adaptability. Time Your Listing: Learn the critical importance of timing in the first two weeks of marketing. Unveil the pivotal moments that can spark a bidding war and elevate your profit potential, setting the stage for a successful sale. Maximize ROI: Dive deep into cost-effective updates that enhance your property's value and explore strategic financial decisions post-sale. Whether you're considering another investment, upgrading, or planning a family vacation, this chapter guides you towards maximizing your returns. Navigate Legal Aspects: Clear title liens, grasp different listing agreements, and ensure a smooth sales process. Expertly collaborate with professionals to streamline your journey and avoid potential pitfalls. Implement Your Blueprint: Summarize the key takeaways and strategies, setting yourself on the path to success. Armed with knowledge, wisdom, and a comprehensive plan, you're ready to achieve your desired outcome. This book isn't just a guide; it's a blueprint for success tailored to property owners like you. With proven techniques, actionable insights, and a wealth of information, you'll have the tools you need to confidently navigate the world of real estate and secure the highest value for your home. Whether you're a seasoned seller or a first-time homeowner, the Home Selling Secret Unveiled empowers you to make informed decisions, set realistic expectations, and embark on your home selling journey with confidence. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of a successful home sale – order your copy today and take the first step towards achieving maximum profit




The Retrospective Imagination of A. B. Yehoshua


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Once referred to by the New York Times as the “Israeli Faulkner,” A. B. Yehoshua’s fiction invites an assessment of Israel’s Jewish inheritance and the moral and political options that the country currently faces in the Middle East. The Retrospective Imagination of A. B. Yehoshua is an insightful overview of the fiction, nonfiction, and hundreds of critical responses to the work of Israel’s leading novelist. Instead of an exhaustive chronological-biographical account of Yehoshua’s artistic growth, Yael Halevi-Wise calls for a systematic appreciation of the author’s major themes and compositional patterns. Specifically, she argues for reading Yehoshua’s novels as reflections on the “condition of Israel,” constructed multifocally to engage four intersecting levels of signification: psychological, sociological, historical, and historiosophic. Each of the book’s seven chapters employs a different interpretive method to showcase how Yehoshua’s constructions of character psychology, social relations, national history, and historiosophic allusions to traditional Jewish symbols manifest themselves across his novels. The book ends with a playful dialogue in the style of Yehoshua’s masterpiece, Mr. Mani, that interrogates his definition of Jewish identity. Masterfully written, with full control of all the relevant materials, Halevi-Wise’s assessment of Yehoshua will appeal to students and scholars of modern Jewish literature and Jewish studies.




Integrating Generative AI in Education to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals


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A new challenge has become present in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The fundamental nature of education, a vital element for advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), now grapples with the transformative impact of AI technologies. As we stand at this intersection of progress and pedagogy, critical questions surface about the future roles of educators and the integrity of assessment processes. AI’s rapid progression prompts an exploration of the competencies our education systems must cultivate in a world where human and machine intelligence are becoming increasingly interconnected. Against this backdrop of transformative uncertainty, Integrating Generative AI in Education to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals addresses profound challenges and offers promising solutions at the crossroads of AI and education. This book assembles distinguished academics, researchers, and practitioners, forming a collective voice on the intersection of Generative AI and education. The three-part structure dissects the technical aspects of AI-powered innovations in educational design, explores multidisciplinary applications enhancing educational content, and highlights AI-driven solutions to address equality and inclusion concerns within educational systems. The book also underscores the importance of ethical considerations of generative AI to ensure a future where technology serves the broader goals of sustainability and equitable education.




At the Precipice


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At the Precipice explores the question many of us have asked ourselves: What kind of world are we leaving to our children? The realities of climate change consume the media and keep us up at night worrying about the future. But in New Mexico and the larger Southwest, climate change has been silently wreaking havoc: average temperatures in the Upper Rio Grande Basin are increasing at double the global average, super fires like Las Conchas have devastated mountains, and sections of the Rio Grande are drying up. Laura Paskus has tracked the issues of climate change at both the state and federal levels. She shares the frightening truth, both in terms of what is happening in nature and what is not happening to counteract the mounting crisis. She writes, “I wonder about the coming world. Which trees will grow, which birds will have survived. . . . The door to that new world has opened. And there’s no going back.” And yet our future is not yet determined—or is it?