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  Shanghai Gone - Domicide and...

  Qin Shao

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  “One of the best accounts of the reality of gentrification and urban development in China . . . grounded with solid historical, ethnographic and legal evidence” (Urban Studies). In recent decades, the centuries-old city of Shanghai has been demolished and rebuilt into a gleaming megacity. With its world famous skyscrapers, it now ranks with New York and London as a hub of global finance. But that transformation has come at a grave human cost. In Shanghai Gone, Qin Shao applies the concept of domicide—the eradication of a home against the will of its dwellers—to the sweeping destruction of neighborhoods, families, and life patterns that made way for the new Shanghai.   Shao gives voice to the holdouts and protesters who resisted domicide and demanded justice. She follows, among others, a reticent kindergarten teacher turned diehard petitioner; a descendant of gangsters and squatters who has become an amateur lawyer for evictees; and a Chinese Muslim who has struggled to recover his ancestral home in Xintiandi, an infamous site of gentrification dominated by a well-connected Hong Kong real estate tycoon.   Highlighting the wrenching changes spawned by China’s reform era, Shao vividly portrays the corrupt and rapacious pursuit of growth and profit, the personal wreckage it has left behind, and the enduring human spirit it has unleashed.

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  The Fundamentals of Vitalism

  Gregoriy Shifrin

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  Recognition of the energy, the evolutionary essence of Nature, allows us to believe that vitalism - the power of life - is not determined by the divine spirit in living organisms, but by bioenergetics. It is the totality of the processes of converting incoming external energy into biologically useful work of living systems.

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  Obsolescence - An Architectural...

  Daniel M. Abramson

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  In our architectural pursuits, we often seem to be in search of something newer, grander, or more efficient—and this phenomenon is not novel. In the spring of 1910 hundreds of workers labored day and night to demolish the Gillender Building in New York, once the loftiest office tower in the world, in order to make way for a taller skyscraper. The New York Times puzzled over those who would sacrifice the thirteen-year-old structure, “as ruthlessly as though it were some ancient shack.” In New York alone, the Gillender joined the original Grand Central Terminal, the Plaza Hotel, the Western Union Building, and the Tower Building on the list of just one generation’s razed metropolitan monuments. In the innovative and wide-ranging Obsolescence, Daniel M. Abramson investigates this notion of architectural expendability and the logic by which buildings lose their value and utility. The idea that the new necessarily outperforms and makes superfluous the old, Abramson argues, helps people come to terms with modernity and capitalism’s fast-paced change. Obsolescence, then, gives an unsettling experience purpose and meaning. Belief in obsolescence, as Abramson shows, also profoundly affects architectural design. In the 1960s, many architects worldwide accepted the inevitability of obsolescence, experimenting with flexible, modular designs, from open-plan schools, offices, labs, and museums to vast megastructural frames and indeterminate building complexes. Some architects went so far as to embrace obsolescence’s liberating promise to cast aside convention and habit, envisioning expendable short-life buildings that embodied human choice and freedom. Others, we learn, were horrified by the implications of this ephemerality and waste, and their resistance eventually set the stage for our turn to sustainability—the conservation rather than disposal of resources. Abramson’s fascinating tour of our idea of obsolescence culminates in an assessment of recent manifestations of sustainability, from adaptive reuse and historic preservation to postmodernism and green design, which all struggle to comprehend and manage the changes that challenge us on all sides.

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  Cyber Warfare in 2022+ - Attack...

  Michael A Goedeker MSc.

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  It’s 2022. Do you know if your online information is safe?According to a study by the University of Maryland, hackers attack internet-connected computers every 39 seconds.The same technology that’s made information sharing easier has put our privacy at risk more than ever.But it doesn’t stop there.International warfare is now waged on the digital stage, changing how countries influence global conflicts' outcomes.We live in an era of computers, data, and digital connections.Suppose you’ve ever wanted to learn how internet criminals breakthrough company defenses. In that case, you can find it here how hackers spy on personal computers or cyber espionage agents could influence national voting results.Inside Cyberwarfare in 2022, you’ll learn:    How cyberwarfare impacts you on a national and individual level.    The history and evolution of cybercrime and digital espionage.    Common cybercrime techniques and how they work.    Solutions for protecting your data and personal information.And many other secrets that cybercriminals don’t want you to know!You don’t have to be caught unawares. Whether you are the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or a brand new private cryptocurrency investor, the content in this book will give you a better understanding of the current threats and solutions from the world of cyber warfare.Order this book now to learn about the threats to your data security and what you can do about them.

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  ISO IEC 27701:2019: An...

  Alan Shipman, Steve Watkins

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  An ideal primer for anyone implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
  ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is a privacy extension to the international information security management standard, ISO/IEC 27001. It has been designed to integrate with ISO 27001 to extend an existing ISMS (information security management system) with additional requirements, enabling an organisation to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve its PIMS.
  ISO 27701 provides guidance on the protection of privacy, including how organisations should manage personal information, and helps demonstrate compliance with privacy regulations around the world, such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
  ISO/IEC 27701:2019: An introduction to privacy information management offers a concise introduction to the Standard, aiding those organisations looking to improve their privacy information management regime, particularly where ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is involved. It is intended for:
  
  - Individuals looking for general information about privacy information management; and
  - Organisations implementing, or considering improving, a PIMS, particularly where the use of ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is being considered.It will enable you to understand the basics of privacy information management, including:
  
  - What privacy information management means;
  - How to manage privacy information successfully using a PIMS aligned to ISO/IEC 27701;
  - Key areas of investment for a business-focused PIMS; and
  - How your organisation can demonstrate the degree of assurance it offers with regard to privacy information management.This guide will prove useful throughout a number of stages in any privacy information management project – buy your copy today!

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  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:...

  Christopher Rothchester

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  Have you ever felt your life has been paused due to extreme anxiety or stress? Do you want to live a life free from all kinds of obstacles? If yes, then keep reading! 
  As we live our lives, we keep running into various kinds of situations that end up triggering emotional responses. Such responses might leave you feeling scared and confused. A proper evaluation of the condition is important to understand how to deal with them. In order to live your life fully, you will need to opt for the correct measures that can help in breaking the chains of fear, anxiety, stress, and depression. 
  There are various other factors that might tie you down and stop you from getting ahead in life. In such instances, CBT or cognitive-behavioral therapy can turn out to be a savior. There are various other therapy or treatment options available. But with the help of CBT, you can learn to take care of yourself on your own. In simple terms, you can be your own therapist. 
  If you want to learn more about CBT, you can take the help of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How to Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Fear, and Depression. 
  The aim of this audiobook is to provide you with all kinds of tips and suggestions which can help you live a life free from mental obstacles. In this audiobook, we will talk about the primary causes of mental health issues and teach you to tackle them in the right way. CBT is a kind of therapy that is often regarded as the best treatment option for dealing with worry, anxiety, stress, and other issues. With the help of this audiobook, you can master useful treatment methods that will benefit you in the long term.

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