Download or read book This Book is from the Future written by Marie D. Jones and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2012-07-22 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A very engaging read about how time travel has captured our imaginations . . . You will find a number of surprising discoveries awaiting you.” —Fred Alan Wolf, author of Taking the Quantum Leap The idea of time travel has tantalized humans for millennia. We can send humans into space, but roaming through time has eluded us. Do the laws of physics demand that we stay forever trapped in the present? This Book Is From the Future will explore: Time travel theories and machines of the past, present, and future Time and the multiverse: why wormholes, parallel universes, and extra dimensions might allow for time travel The paranormal aspects of time: Might we already be “mentally” time traveling? Mysterious time shifts, slips, and warps that people are reporting all over the world. Are we experiencing coexisting timelines? Time travel conspiracy theories: Are we already walking among real time travelers? Has a real time machine already been created in a top-secret government facility? “From pop culture fantasies to wild conspiracy theories to the latest scientific thinking, This Book Is From the Future is a fascinating exploration of our collective obsession with time. Jones and Flaxman cover the subject from just about every angle, with a dash of humor and the serious scientific curiosity it deserves.” —Stephen Wagner, author of True Tales of the Ouija Board “A superb study of how past, present and future may be manipulated, controlled and even altered. Back to the Future and H. G. Wells’s The Time Machine might not be mere fiction, after all!” —Nick Redfern, author of Final Events

Download or read book Portals to the Future written by Christopher Wangro and published by . This book was released on 1977* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Enterprise Information Portals and Knowledge Management written by Joseph M. Firestone and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is the Enterprise Information Portal (EIP) knowledge management's killer app? Leading expert Joseph M. Firestone, the first author to formulate the idea of the Enterprise Knowledge Portal, breaks new ground and looks to the future with a practical, but comprehensive approach to enterprise portals and their relationship to knowledge management. Providing a clear and novel overview, Firestone tackles a wide range of topics ranging from functional EIP applications, estimating costs and benefits of EIPs, variations in EIP technical architecture, the role of intelligent agents, the nature of knowledge management, portal product/solution segmentation, portal product case studies, to the future of the EIP space. 'Enterprise Information Portals and Knowledge Management' is the book on portals you've been waiting for. It is the only book that thoroughly considers, explores, and analyzes: * The EIP orientation, outlook and evolution * A new methodology for estimating EIP benefits and costs * EIP and Enterprise Knowledge Portals (EKP) architecture * The approaching role of software agents in EIPs and EKPs * The current and future contribution of EIP and EKP solutions to Knowledge Management * The role of XML in portal architecture * A comprehensive, multi-dimensional, and forward-looking segmentation of EIP products accompanied by portal product case studies * Where EIP sector companies are headed and the pathways they will follow to get there

Download or read book The History of the Future written by Edward McPherson and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of long essays centered on American places where the past is erupting into the present in unexpected ways.

Download or read book Portals written by Andrew Cox and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First applied to internet gateways such as Yahoo, the concept of the 'portal' has evolved in a bewildering number of directions. Different themes of personalization, aggregation or integration seem to have dominated our understanding of what a portal should be at different times. Many organizations and institutions have borrowed the idea from the net to address local problems of integrating and presenting information sources to users - yet they have developed the concept in different ways. Meanwhile new models seem to be constantly emerging from the internet. Tracking this evolving concept is clearly of particular concern for information services. How can they best take advantage of internet portals to improve access to resources? What are the requirements for delivery of diverse content through a local portal? And how do portals run by libraries relate to wider organizational initiatives? This edited collection seeks answers to these questions, providing the library and broader information community with an overview of how portals are currently being used. Leading edge researchers and practitioners explore the variety of ways in which the aspiration to portalize information is currently being realized and offer several views on likely future trends. The book is divided into five sections: Section 1 discusses generic aspects of portals such as questions of definition, as well as exploring the underlying technologies and overarching management issues, and the concepts of personalization and user needs analysis. Section 2 focuses on the role of information services in developing portals. Sections 3 and 4 analyse the current experience of portals within the corporate, public and academic sectors, with case studies and reviews of sector trends Section 5 offers various perspectives on the future development of the concept of the portal. Readership: This is an invaluable book for the growing numbers of information practitioners interested in developing or contributing to a portal, and those supporting users of portals. It will also be useful to students of information management seeking to increase their understanding of how the concept of the portal is being realized in the information world.

Download or read book Heavenly Portals written by Candice Smithyman and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can you accomplish God’s plan if you aren’t actively entering into His heavenly realm? This book will open your eyes to a new realm of spirituality. You will learn to access heavenly portals and supernaturally rise above circumstances to a place of rest and peace, trusting God as He brings you into your assignment. Do you hunger for more of God and supernatural encounters? Do you yearn for the abundant life Jesus talked about? In your heart you know God has an assignment for you, but you need more of Him to accomplish it. Candice Smithyman provides keys to opening heavenly portals–or gateways–so you can enter the realm of eternity, be an overcomer in every area of your life, and help others do the same. Discover how to: Develop a deeper trust relationship with God. Learn the difference between the spirit and soulish realms and how to operate in both. Enlarge your faith for revelation from heaven. Open heavenly portals and bring "as it is in heaven" into the earth realm. The moment you were born-again, this heavenly access was given to you, but you have to know how to use it. It’s time to discover heavenly portals so you can live in a realm of breakthrough, dominion, and peace. Foreword by Ché Ahn

Download or read book Portals and Libraries written by Sarah C. Michalak and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting-edge information about providing access to research library users The ultimate goal of librarians is to provide comprehensive informational access to library users. Portals and Libraries provides an in-depth look at various libraries’ challenges and the cutting-edge technology used in providing high-quality electronic access to users through portal systems. Respected authorities detail efforts to build a new kind of search and retrieval system that includes access to the Web as well as other vital collections and academic resources. The book discusses the implementation of access systems and their supporting technology, and spotlights strategies designed to encourage quality system-user feedback, increase the cooperation and diligence of staff, and more. Portals and Libraries comprehensively reviews library portals from their roots to their current state, with a look at assorted products, their implementation issues, and each one’s advantages and shortcomings. The overall state of the portal system today as well as where it is heading in the future is examined in detail. The book also provides the ARL Scholars Portal Working Group Final Report from May 2002 summarizing the group’s work from its inception, and includes their recommendations of key portal features and needed functions. The text includes helpful screenshots, useful descriptive figures, and extensive references. Portals and Libraries discusses: the history of library portals the MyLibrary@NCState Web portal after five years of use “Portals to the World” Library of Congress guide to Web resources the role integrated library systems will play in the future of portals features and services to be added to library portals for greater success portal technologies—their structures and functioning planning portal implementation online catalogs usability testing and interface design nine key issues that will impact the future of portal development Portals and Libraries is crucial reading for library educators and students, college and research librarians in reference, library system professionals, and technical services professionals focused on applying cutting-edge technology to library services.

Download or read book Turning to One Another written by Margaret J. Wheatley and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the power of conversation for changing everything from personal relationships to organisational dysfunction, and then suggests conversation starters for meaningful discussions.

Download or read book From Pixels to Portals written by Kelly Vero and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Pixels to Portals: Exploring the Future of the Metaverse through the Evolution of Video Games by Kelly Vero is your ticket to an exhilarating journey through the heart of gaming and the metaverse. Step into a realm where the boundaries of reality are shattered, and your wildest dreams become tangible. In this captivating exploration, we might embark on a riveting quest through the annals of gaming history, unveiling the intricate tapestry that intertwines video games with the metaverse. Witness the mesmerising evolution of technology, from the humble origins of text-based RPGs to the mind-bending hyper-realism of contemporary gaming. As we delve deeper, Kelly uncovers the masterful ingenuity of visionary game developers who dared to dream big. We traverse the nostalgic terrain of classics like Pong and Space Invaders, marvelling at their foundational role in forging the path to the metaverse. And, as we journey through the digital ages, we discover the awe-inspiring influence of modern masterpieces like Minecraft and Fortnite, reshaping the very fabric of our virtual existence. Understand how luminous pioneers, those trailblazers of innovation, who harnessed cutting-edge technology to breathe life into their visions at a time where there were smaller horizons. Discover their secrets, their struggles, and their triumphs as they carved the metaverse's blueprint for us. Laugh with Kelly as she documents her personal successes and more importantly failures in trying to move technology ever further as a game developer. This tale is not just about bits and pixels; it's about culture and society. Dive into the profound impact of video games on our collective consciousness, shaping our language, art, and the way we connect with one another. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious explorer, "From Pixels to Portals" promises an exhilarating odyssey through the nexus of video game technology; the metaverse and beyond! Join the journey towards all digital verticals who will soon rely on gamification to lead the charge of future technologies. The future is here, and it's waiting for you to take the plunge. So, embark on this epic adventure, and let the portals open to a world without walls!

Download or read book Designing Portals written by Ali Jafari and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the current status of portals in higher education by providing insight into the role portals play in an institution's business and educational strategy, by taking the reader through the processes of conceptualization, design, and implementation of the portals in different stages of development at major universities and by offering insight from three producers of portal software systems in use at institutions of higher learning and elsewhere.

Download or read book Portal 2 written by and published by BradyGames. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BradyGames along with FuturePress' Portal 2 Signature Series Strategy Guide includes the following: Multilevel walkthrough: Offers expert guidance while avoiding unnecessary spoilers - allowing mastery of the game without ruining the experience. Extended co-op coverage: Comprehensive walkthrough for the co-op game, including shortcuts and alternate solutions. Simplified isometric maps: As simple and clear as possible, but with as much detail as necessary - for a quick and easy understanding of the solutions. The Art of Portal: Stunning artwork shows Portal and Portal 2 in a simply breathtaking way. An audience with Valve: In-depth interview with the key figures behind Portal and Portal 2. Trophies/Achievements: Detailed step-by-step path to unlocking all 50 Trophies/Achievements. Exclusive videos: Countless gameplay videos show the pro techniques and strategies from the guide.

Download or read book Portal 2 the Official Guide written by Future Press and published by Future Press Verlag Und Marketing Gmbh. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Enterprise Knowledge Portals written by Heidi Collins and published by Amacom Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far beyond simple data archives and streamlined access, enterprise knowledge portals represent the future of corporate information management. Seamlessly interweaving three essential principles -- people, content, and technology -- an effective portal is the ultimate roadmap to every conceivable permutation of the components in a business's landscape. This prescient, authoritative book is a vital reference for anyone concerned with harvesting, creating, distributing, or analyzing company information. HR executives and IT professionals will learn not only how to create the atlas to their company's universe but also how to define and assign the roles and responsibilities that will ensure long-term efficacy and relevance. Companies will have the ability to: * Build technology around knowledge requirements, not the other way around * Customize desktop access around individual requirements and workstyles * Make better decisions as a result of quick access to crucial information * Maximize speed, efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility of knowledge transfer.

Download or read book Salvation Lost written by Peter F. Hamilton and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the best in humanity rises to meet a powerful alien threat in the sequel to Salvation—part of an all-new trilogy from “the owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction” (Ken Follett). The comparative utopia of twenty-third-century Earth is about to go dreadfully awry when a seemingly benign alien race is abruptly revealed to be one of the worst threats humanity has ever faced. Driven by an intense religious extremism, the Olyix are determined to bring everyone to their version of God as they see it. But they may have met their match in humanity, who are not about to go gently into that good night or spend the rest of their days cowering in hiding. As human ingenuity and determination rise to the challenge, collective humanity has only one goal—to wipe this apparently undefeatable enemy from the face of creation. Even if it means playing a ridiculously long game indeed. But in a chaotic universe, it is hard to plan for every eventuality, and it is always darkest before the dawn.

Download or read book Building Portals Intranets and Corporate Web Sites Using Microsoft Servers written by James J. Townsend and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2004 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: & bull; Corporate Web portals are increasingly common, providing employees and customers with one easy to use online access point & lt;br/ & gt; & bull; Provides a high level yet practical overview of the concepts, technologies, and products used in building successful portals

Download or read book Portals written by Amanda D. Lotz and published by Maize Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Television audiences and its industry alike have been confused by the emergence of new ways to watch television. On one hand, the programs seem every bit like the television we've long known, while the way we can watch, what we can watch, and the business models supporting them differ significantly. Portals: A Treatise on Internet-Distributed Television pushes understandings of the business of television to keep pace with the considerable technological change of the last decade. It explains why shows such as Orange is the New Black or Transparent are indeed television despite coming to screens over internet connection and in exchange for a monthly fee. It explores how internet-distributed television is able to do new things - particularly, allow different people to watch different shows chosen from a library of possibilities. This technological ability allows new audience behaviors and new norms in making television. Portals are the "channels" of internet-distributed television, and Portals identifies how the task of curating a library of shows differs from channels' task of building a schedule. It explores the business model--subscriber funding--that supports many portals, and identifies the key differences from advertiser or direct purchase. Portals considers what we know about the future of television, even though we remain early in a process of transformative change.