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  Urban Design - Principles...

  Lyric Vale

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  Urban design is the process of shaping the physical features of cities, towns, and villages. It is a discipline that integrates various elements such as architecture, planning, landscaping, and sociology to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable urban spaces. As cities continue to grow and evolve, urban design becomes increasingly important in ensuring that urban areas meet the needs of both current and future generations. This chapter introduces the concept of urban design, its historical development, and its significant role in modern cities. 
  The history of urban design can be traced back to ancient civilizations where urban planning was guided by principles of geometry, religion, and governance. The layout of cities such as Ancient Rome and Greek cities was often designed with grand structures, forums, and public spaces to reflect social hierarchies and civic values. Over time, as cities grew larger and more complex, the role of urban design evolved. In the modern era, the Industrial Revolution brought about rapid urbanization, with a focus on accommodating large populations and facilitating economic growth. However, this period also led to overcrowded, unsanitary conditions that highlighted the need for better planning and design to improve quality of life. 
  Urban design today is centered around creating environments that are not only functional but also enhance the well-being of their inhabitants. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that considers various factors such as traffic flow, pedestrian access, environmental sustainability, and social equity. The goals of urban design are to create places that are safe, accessible, inclusive, and beautiful. This requires careful consideration of the built environment, including buildings, streets, public spaces, and infrastructure, as well as the natural environment, such as green spaces, waterways, and ecosystems.

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  Proof of Stake - The Making of...

  Vitalik Buterin, Nathan Schneider

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  After Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin dropped out of college and launched Bitcoin Magazine, he wrote the Ethereum white paper, which proposed an open source protocol that would take what Bitcoin did for money and do it for everything else: contracts, social networks, and sharing economies. Now, less than a decade later, his idea is valued at about half a trillion dollars, and it is the foundation for the weird new world of NFT artworks, virtual real estate, and decentralized autonomous organizations. 
   
   
   
  This book is a collection of essays including "On Free Speech," which creates a whole new standard for free speech and how to protect it;  "Prediction Markets: Tales from the Election," in which Buterin bets on the Trump-Biden election before and after it was decided, and how the prediction markets help explain the political situation today where so many believe Trump won; and the last essay in the book, "Crypto Cities," where Buterin observes the beginnings already in motion of a future where cities governed through blockchain better serve the public good than governing political institutions do today. 
   
   
    
  Understanding and engaging with Buterin's ideas will be of growing importance as the consequences of his invention continue to unfold and inspire debate worldwide.

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  How We Think - Digital Media and...

  N. Katherine Hayles

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  “How do we think?” N. Katherine Hayles poses this question at the beginning of this bracing exploration of the idea that we think through, with, and alongside media. As the age of print passes and new technologies appear every day, this proposition has become far more complicated, particularly for the traditionally print-based disciplines in the humanities and qualitative social sciences. With a rift growing between digital scholarship and its print-based counterpart, Hayles argues for contemporary technogenesis—the belief that humans and technics are coevolving—and advocates for what she calls comparative media studies, a new approach to locating digital work within print traditions and vice versa.Hayles examines the evolution of the field from the traditional humanities and how the digital humanities are changing academic scholarship, research, teaching, and publication. She goes on to depict the neurological consequences of working in digital media, where skimming and scanning, or “hyper reading,” and analysis through machine algorithms are forms of reading as valid as close reading once was. Hayles contends that we must recognize all three types of reading and understand the limitations and possibilities of each. In addition to illustrating what a comparative media perspective entails, Hayles explores the technogenesis spiral in its full complexity. She considers the effects of early databases such as telegraph code books and confronts our changing perceptions of time and space in the digital age, illustrating this through three innovative digital productions—Steve Tomasula’s electronic novel, TOC; Steven Hall’s The Raw Shark Texts; and Mark Z. Danielewski’s Only Revolutions. Deepening our understanding of the extraordinary transformative powers digital technologies have placed in the hands of humanists, How We Think presents a cogent rationale for tackling the challenges facing the humanities today.

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  The UFO Experience - Evidence...

  J. Allen Hynek, Paul Hynek

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  The case against UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has not been put to rest. Although UFOs "officially" did not exist for decades according to the government, reports of sightings continue to be made, and the latest releases from the government and related hearings have surprised the world. While the scientific community has put UFOs out to pasture, the evidence used to dismiss them is rare and unscientific. 
   
   
    
  Dr. Hynek, a scientist himself, and the only government-paid ufologist in history, looks at the decisions made by officialdom in the early days of ufology and how these decisions have held us back—to the point that we are still naively talking about UFOs as we were in the 1950s. Has seventy years of research made no difference at all in our understanding? 
   
   
    
  Dr. Hynek proves that there is a conspiracy afoot to hide the facts and that there are many cases that still need to be explained by mainstream science—not dismissed with facile jokes and stupid logic. Citing specific cases, Hynek challenges those in the ivory tower by raising questions that have still not been answered and refuting mainstream arguments that have yet to be proven.

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  The Python Programming...

  David Lee

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  "The Python Programming Revolution: Scripting Success: Practical Approaches to Python Programming" is the bible of learning by practical, hands-on approaches so that the real-world problem may be solved using this book. It is the book one needs in order to develop a deep and accessible roadmap to success in programming for everyone with any experience, from complete beginners who are hoping to dip their toes into the world of coding to seasoned pros looking to sharpen their Python skills. 
  It is a book that shall equip you with the skills and knowledge required for everything from learning Python's fundamentals and syntax to deeper studies of the complex subjects this language entails, like data structures, object-oriented programming, and interaction with other libraries. This is because, through concise explanations, coding exercises, and real-world applications in every chapter, you can learn Python and use it effectively for automation, web development, and data analysis. 
  "The Python Programming Revolution" demystifies complex concepts with an approach ease and an emphasis on usability, so it is suitable for any level of student. You will be able to utilize the power of Python under these pages to achieve your objectives in coding personal projects and professional activities your first program to those most troublesome tasks. 
  It is time to join the Python programming revolution and have improved capability in coding toward successful application of the scripting in the real world.

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  Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Your...

  Ryan Adams

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  "Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Your Digital World as a Cyber Sentinel" is an in-depth guide to managing the complex environment of online threats in an era dominated by digital interactions and technical breakthroughs. This book is a vital resource for individuals, businesses, and cybersecurity experts who want to safeguard their digital assets and preserve the integrity of their information systems. 
   The book explores the vital significance of cybersecurity, stressing the dynamic threat environment that is defined by highly skilled assaults like phishing, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). It highlights the CIA Triad's core values—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—which serve as the cornerstone of all cybersecurity initiatives. 
   With thorough instructions on how to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA), create strong passwords, encrypt data, and create safe backup plans, readers will obtain useful insights into safeguarding personal devices. The book also discusses responsible social media usage and secure browsing techniques to protect private data and prevent identity theft. 
   The book provides firms with detailed methods for creating strong cybersecurity frameworks, including staff training, risk assessment, policy creation, and incident response planning. It looks at how important network security necessities like intrusion detection systems (IDS) and firewalls are for safeguarding organizational infrastructure. 
   The potential of emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve cybersecurity protocols is explored, and talks about continuous learning emphasize the value of remaining up to date on the most recent developments and dangers in the industry.

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