Download or read book You Are Not a Gadget written by Jaron Lanier and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-01-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NATIONAL BESTSELLER A programmer, musician, and father of virtual reality technology, Jaron Lanier was a pioneer in digital media, and among the first to predict the revolutionary changes it would bring to our commerce and culture. Now, with the Web influencing virtually every aspect of our lives, he offers this provocative critique of how digital design is shaping society, for better and for worse. Informed by Lanier’s experience and expertise as a computer scientist, You Are Not a Gadget discusses the technical and cultural problems that have unwittingly risen from programming choices—such as the nature of user identity—that were “locked-in” at the birth of digital media and considers what a future based on current design philosophies will bring. With the proliferation of social networks, cloud-based data storage systems, and Web 2.0 designs that elevate the “wisdom” of mobs and computer algorithms over the intelligence and wisdom of individuals, his message has never been more urgent.

Download or read book Dawn of the New Everything written by Jaron Lanier and published by Henry Holt. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Microsoft interdisciplinary scientist largely credited with popularizing virtual reality reflects on his lifelong relationship with technology, showing VR's ability to illuminate and amplify our understanding of our species and how the brain and body connect to the world. By the author of You Are Not a Gadget. --Publisher.

Download or read book Pregnancy After Loss Support written by Emily Long and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a simple book of love written for you, a mom pregnant again after loss, from other loss moms who have been where you are now. In the pages of this book, we share letters of love from our hearts to yours with the hope that, maybe, in the darkest, loneliest hours of grief and fear, you will find a little bit of comfort in the words offered here. Our deepest desire is for you to know that you are not alone. We are with you. When needed, let us carry your hope for you when it feels impossible to find. Let us wrap you in love and be a light in the darkness as you carry both hope and fear and engage in the most courageous act - to choose for life after you have known death.

Download or read book After Us written by J.M. Walker and published by J.M. Walker. This book was released on 2021-07-26 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -Jaron- She was mine. Her heart. Her body. All of her. Piper Michaels and I had been through so much together in such a short amount of time. I wasn’t sure how we would get through it but we had to. It wasn’t just us we were looking out for anymore. Being away from my family for more than a year, messed with my head. I had to do things to survive. To make it back to her. To both of them. She used to be vibrant and filled with life but ever since I ended up in jail, the light no longer existed in Piper and it was instead covered by a darkness. But I vowed to help her find the light. No matter the cost. -Piper- He was back. In my life. For good. Forever. Jaron Mercer rescued me. But after spending more than a year in jail, he came back a different person. No longer was he the man I had fallen in love with but a shell of himself instead. Now we would have to work even harder to be together. Even though he was taken from me, he left me a gift in return. I was constantly reminded of his love. For me. For her. While we tried reconnecting and finding us all over again, there was a plan behind the scenes to make him pay for what he’d done. For good.

Download or read book Who Owns the Future written by Jaron Lanier and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluates the negative impact of digital network technologies on the economy and particularly the middle class, citing challenges to employment and personal wealth while exploring the potential of a new information economy.

Download or read book Mark of the Thief Free Preview Edition written by Jennifer A. Nielsen and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sneak peek at an electrifying tale of greed and power, magic and destiny, and one boy's courage at the heart of it all, from Jennifer A. Nielsen, the New York Times bestselling author of the Ascendance Trilogy. When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved for the Gods -- magic some Romans would kill for. Now, with the deadly power of the bulla pulsing through his veins, Nic is determined to become free. But instead, he finds himself at the center of a ruthless conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and spark the Praetor War, a battle to destroy Rome from within. Traitors and spies lurk at every turn, each more desperate than the next to use Nic's newfound powers for their own dark purposes. In a quest to stop the rebellion, save Rome, and secure his own freedom, Nic must harness the magic within himself and defeat the empire's most powerful and savage leaders.

Download or read book Enduring written by Jaron McFall and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-25 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some people, the end of the world is only the beginning. A new chance at life and a newfound freedom. For others, living through the end is Hell.Cedric had gotten used to, even thrived in, the end of the world. Despite the infection, the world kept spinning. Even through the disaster, Cedric had finally found his place to help, to rebuild, and above all, to be a leader. With the infected waking from their winter hibernation, Cedric must fight even harder to stay alive. While the infection spreads, the infected are changing and evolving. As the infection reaches into every place of the nation, a new light shines with hope. A group of Marines, lead by Master Gunnery Sergeant William Pearson, are taken in by the survivors at the high school. The Marines bring news, but more importantly, they bring a mission--a mission Cedric feels that he must help them complete. The monsters of the world outnumber the survivors. The war is all but lost. Civilization has fallen. Will humanity find a way to rise from the ashes?

Download or read book Glow Kids written by Nicholas Kardaras and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Glow Kids, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras will examine how technology-- more specifically, age-inappropriate screen tech, with all of its glowing ubiquity-- has profoundly affected the brains of an entire generation. Brain imaging research is showing that stimulating glowing screens are as dopaminergic (dopamine activating) to the brain's pleasure center as sex. And a growing mountain of clinical research correlates screen tech with disorders like ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, increased aggression, and even psychosis. Most shocking of all, recent brain imaging studies conclusively show that excessive screen exposure can neurologically damage a young person's developing brain in the same way that cocaine addiction can"--

Download or read book Dragon Lords of Valdier Boxset written by S.E. Smith and published by Montana Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Abducting Abby The beginning of an epic saga! Discover new worlds, clashes of cultures, schemes of power, revenge, rescues, and above all, hope…. Abby Tanner was content to live on her mountain creating works of art and enjoying the peace and quiet until a golden space ship crash lands with the King of the Valdier inside, desperately hurt. Zoran Reykill knew he had to find a safe place to heal after he escapes from a Curizan military post. When his symbiosis Mothership takes him to an unknown planet he finds more than he expects – he finds his true mate. The only problems are Abby doesn’t understand a thing he says and the local sheriff wants her, too. Book 2: Capturing Cara Cara Truman is a pint-size pistol whose inquisitive nature has gotten her into trouble on more than one occasion, but this adventure took her farther than she ever expected – on a journey out of this world! Trelon Reykill thought he had his hands full. A militant group of Curizans had captured his brother Zoran, and he was busy trying to fortify the Valdier defenses against the Sarafin Warriors, even as his dragon was roaring for him to find a mate. He was furious about the first, excited about the second, and pissed about the last. The last thing he expected to find on the primitive planet his brother has taken refuge on was his true mate. Now, he has a whole new set of problems… capturing Cara long enough to make her his. His symbiot loves her, his dragon wants her, and he can’t catch her. On top of all that, someone is trying to kill her. Book 3: Tracking Trisha Trisha Grove enjoyed her job as a pilot for Boswell International but realized something was still missing from her life—her family. She was ready to call it quits and head back home to Wyoming where her father lives, when her last flight for Boswell ended with an unplanned trip out of this world. Trisha isn’t sure at first what is real and what isn’t, but she is determined to get back to her dad no matter what it takes. Kelan Reykill is the fourth son in the royal line of Valdier. Commander of the V’ager, one of the largest Valdier warships, he prides himself on his strict self-discipline, his ability to remain in command in any situation, and his skill at handling any challenge. That is, until he meets a stubborn human female from the primitive planet his older brother sought refuge on. Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of romance and adventure. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid landscapes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite! Main Content: 644 (6x9) pages, 224,694 words

Download or read book Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now written by Jaron Lanier and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AS SEEN IN THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY THE SOCIAL DILEMMA A WIRED "ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK" A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK "THE CONSCIENCE OF SILICON VALLEY"- GQ “Profound . . . Lanier shows the tactical value of appealing to the conscience of the individual. In the face of his earnest argument, I felt a piercing shame about my own presence on Facebook. I heeded his plea and deleted my account.” - Franklin Foer, The New York Times Book Review “Mixes prophetic wisdom with a simple practicality . . . Essential reading.” - The New York Times (Summer Reading Preview) You might have trouble imagining life without your social media accounts, but virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier insists that we’re better off without them. In Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now, Lanier, who participates in no social media, offers powerful and personal reasons for all of us to leave these dangerous online platforms. Lanier’s reasons for freeing ourselves from social media’s poisonous grip include its tendency to bring out the worst in us, to make politics terrifying, to trick us with illusions of popularity and success, to twist our relationship with the truth, to disconnect us from other people even as we are more “connected” than ever, to rob us of our free will with relentless targeted ads. How can we remain autonomous in a world where we are under continual surveillance and are constantly being prodded by algorithms run by some of the richest corporations in history that have no way of making money other than being paid to manipulate our behavior? How could the benefits of social media possibly outweigh the catastrophic losses to our personal dignity, happiness, and freedom? Lanier remains a tech optimist, so while demonstrating the evil that rules social media business models today, he also envisions a humanistic setting for social networking that can direct us toward a richer and fuller way of living and connecting with our world.

Download or read book The Captive Kingdom The Ascendance Series Book 4 written by Jennifer A. Nielsen and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen returns to the beloved world of her New York Times bestseller The False Prince in a highly anticipated fourth book in the Ascendance Series! In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him -- but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items -- including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne -- and a battle to save his kingdom.Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.

Download or read book Tracking Trisha written by S.E. Smith and published by Montana Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dragon Lords of Valdier universe is vast but each book can stand alone! Jump in at any point in the series. It was supposed to be the last time Trisha piloted a plane. A new life was waiting for her. Her dad was waiting for her. And then she ended up on a spaceship heading away from Earth. Kelan Reykill is the fourth son in the royal line of Valdier. Commander of the V’ager, one of the largest Valdier warships, he prides himself on his strict self-discipline and competency – that is, until he meets a stubborn human female from the primitive planet his brother sought refuge on. Despite how frustrating she is, finding the one person he has searched for all his life is an indescribable feeling. He recognizes her immediately – his true mate. He would track her to the ends of the universe if that’s what it took, but here she is, in the last place he’d have thought to look – bringing an unimaginable amount of chaos with her! Trisha has to admit, the giant dragon-shifting alien named Kelan is distractingly sexy, but she can’t lose sight of the fact that somehow, someway, she's getting back to Earth. A USA Today and NY Times bestselling author, the internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new story with her signature humor and unpredictable twists! Exciting adventure, hot romance, and iconic characters have won her a legion of fans. More than TWO MILLION books sold!

Download or read book The Next Door Boys written by Jolene B. Perry and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her body still recovering from last year's cancer treatments, Leigh Tressman is determined to be independent. Despite the interference from her overprotective brother, physical frustrations, and spiritual dilemmas-- not to mention the ever expanding line of young men ready to fall in love with her-- Leigh discovers what it actually means to stand on her own and learns that love can be found in unexpected but delightful places.

Download or read book Fear to Love written by Jadyn Patrilita Petimara Ualesi and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zekiahs boyfriend of four years, Ben, was always there when she needed support, even though he had been cheating on her with her cousin, Ainsley. Zekiah still wanted him to be a part of her life since he was the only one who knew how to contain her anger. And then a guy moved in next door. Zekiah didnt know what she was getting caught up in. She thought that with the new guy moving in with his family, her life would still be peaceful and quiet. What she didnt know was that the closer she was to the new guy, the more trouble she would find herself in because of him. And she loved every minute of it. Almost. Follow Zekiah and Jarons on-again, off-again tumultuous relationship. Every time you think you have them figured out, life throws them another curveball. See if you can keep up with their insane lives that came crashing together under the most unusual circumstances.

Download or read book Before Us written by J.M. Walker and published by J.M. Walker. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our relationship was toxic. Intense. Brutal. When she slipped out of my hotel room, I made it my mission to have her back in my bed. She ran. I chased. And when we finally crashed, I’d have to save her from the one person she trusted most… Me. The Next Generation Series: Control Us With Us Before Us Being Us

Download or read book Your Ranch Or Mine written by Kathie DeNosky and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know when to hold 'em… One winning hand of poker and the Lucky Ace ranch was his—half his, at least. The only thing standing in the way of Lane Donaldson making it his permanent home is the ranch's other owner. Taylor Scott sure is something fine to look at, but she's adamant about running the ranch herself. And then she moves in—with him! So Lane challenges Taylor to another game of poker for the ultimate prize—winner takes all. But who's to say they can't have a little fun while they wait for fate to deal their hand….

Download or read book Tell No One written by Marion Lennox and published by Mills & Boon. This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: