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  Threshold - How Smart Homes...

  Heather Suzanne Woods

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  Smart homes are here—domestic spaces bristling with networked technologies that appear to enhance work, entertainment, logistics, health, and security. But these technologies may also extract a cost in attention, money, and privacy. In Threshold, communication and technology expert Heather Suzanne Woods applies rhetorical theory to answer the urgent question of how swiftly proliferating smart homes alter those who inhabit them. 
   
   
   
  Building on research into smart homes in the United States, Woods recounts how smart homes arose and predicts the trajectory of their future form. She pulls back the curtain on the technology, probes who is in control, and questions whether a home can be too smart. 
   
   
   
  Woods suggests a dynamic cultural framework for understanding smart homes that takes into account sociotechnical variables through which smart homes shape human life. Woods's framework reveals how smart homes both reflect social norms about technology as well as whet consumer appetites. 
   
   
   
  Written for homeowners, policymakers, technology enthusiasts, and scholars, Threshold interweaves critical analysis with matter-of-fact graphics that map relationships between digital tools and social life.

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  The Knowledge

  Victor Steffensen

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  Learning from ancestral wisdom to save our challenging global environment. 
   
  In this follow-up to his bestselling Fire Country, Victor Steffensen offers a positive pathway for healing the planet based on traditional Indigenous knowledge systems. 
   
  Catastrophic wildfires have overwhelmed countries around the world from Australia, Canada and the United States to Greece and Brazil. Despite our growing climate crisis, changes to Western environmental approaches have been scant and many land management practices continue to destroy the land. It's time for a 'new' way of thinking. The solutions lie in the cultures of First Peoples, if only we're willing to listen. 
   
  As a Tagalaka man from Australia, Victor Steffensen spends his days educating people around the world about Aboriginal fire and land management knowledge. Applying the practices passed onto him by his mentors, Victor is on a mission to teach others the value of this knowledge. 
   
  In The Knowledge, Victor shares the simple yet core belief underlying Indigenous knowledge systems: that humans are part of the natural world. The land is not something to be dominated and exploited. Rather, we are nature and the way forward is to realign ourselves with the Earth, recognising our responsibility to care for the planet environmentally and socially. Filled with stories of Victor's work applying Indigenous solutions, The Knowledge will transform the way you think about our responses to bushfires, floods and the climate crisis. 
   
  Never has the call to change our global environmental approach been so strong or so clear. Destined to become a seminal work, The Knowledge is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet. 
   
   
  'Indigenous knowledge must lead us out of the emergency of climate change and species extinction. Buy this book.' DAVID SUZUKI

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  They Built the Earth - Then they...

  Christopher Knight, Alana Butler

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  A must-listen from the authors of Who Built the Moon?

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  Remote Sensing Explained

  Aayush Agarawal

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  Remote Sensing Explained: From Satellites to Spatial Analysis is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the science, technology, and real-world applications of remote sensing. Written for students, educators, professionals, and curious readers alike, this book unpacks the complex world of Earth observation with clarity and purpose. It begins with the fundamental principles—exploring electromagnetic radiation, spectral reflectance, and sensor technologies—and progresses to advanced topics such as image classification, spatial analysis, and the integration of remote sensing with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 
  The book offers rich insights into how satellite data is used across disciplines—from environmental monitoring and agriculture to urban planning, disaster management, and climate science. Through illustrative case studies, practical techniques, and emerging trends like UAVs, AI, and cloud-based geospatial platforms, readers gain both conceptual understanding and hands-on perspective. 
  Equally mindful of ethics and equity, the book also addresses critical challenges such as data accessibility, surveillance concerns, and the global digital divide. Whether you're seeking to enter the geospatial field, enhance your analytical skills, or better understand how we see and shape our world from above, this book is a timely and essential resource for navigating the future of Earth observation.

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  Agile Manifesto - Unpacking the...

  Jacob Richardson

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  Dive into the essence of Agile methodologies with "Agile Manifesto: Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development." This comprehensive guide explores each of the core values and principles declared in the Agile Manifesto, providing a deep and actionable understanding tailored for today's dynamic development environments. 
  In February 2001, seventeen software developers crafted the Agile Manifesto to address the inefficiencies of traditional software development practices. They proposed a revolutionary approach centered around flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. This book revisits these foundational ideas, breaking down complex concepts into practical applications, from small teams to large enterprises. 
  "Agile Manifesto" offers:In-depth analysis of the four core values and twelve principles of Agile.Practical insights on implementing Agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP within your teams.Strategies for effectively using Agile tools and technologies that enhance collaboration and productivity.Guidance on navigating challenges in distributed teams and scaling Agile methodologies across large organizations.Perspectives on the future of Agile, including its application beyond software development. 
  Whether you are a software developer, project manager, or business leader seeking to instill flexibility and efficiency in your projects, this book provides the tools and knowledge to effectively implement Agile practices. Through real-world case studies, expert interviews, and a clear, engaging narrative, "Agile Manifesto" is an essential resource for anyone looking to foster a truly Agile environment in the modern workplace. Rediscover the Agile Manifesto and transform your approach to software development and beyond. 
   

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  Managing AI Risk - A practical...

  Andrew Pattison

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  Organisations must deal with AI implementation in a practical and sensible way. They need to understand the risks and opportunities AI presents, and manage these in a way that ensures the organisation delivers on its objectives while embracing the change to its best advantage.
  The aim of this guide: to give order to the chaos of AI that is being unleashed on the world.
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  - How to build a risk-aware AI strategy;
  - Relevant standards and guidance such as ISO 42001, ISO 27001 and NIST;
  - The importance of an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS); and
  - The future of AI and risk management
   
  As AI systems increasingly influence decision-making across industries, new risks such as algorithmic bias, loss of privacy, lack of transparency and unintended consequences become significant.
  This guide will help you to understand how to mitigate AI risk and embrace the opportunities that AI brings to an organisation by implementing an AIMS.

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