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  Smart Cities - Technology and...

  Lyric Vale

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  In recent years, the concept of smart cities has gained significant attention as urban areas face unprecedented growth and the challenges that come with it. As populations swell and technological advancements accelerate, cities around the world are exploring ways to harness the power of innovation to improve the quality of life for their residents. Smart cities represent a dynamic transformation where technology is seamlessly integrated into urban infrastructure, services, and governance. These cities use data, sensors, and interconnected systems to optimize functions such as traffic flow, energy consumption, healthcare, and public safety, creating more efficient, sustainable, and livable urban environments. 
  The rise of smart cities is driven by the need to address a host of urban issues that have become increasingly difficult to manage through traditional methods. Rapid urbanization has strained resources, from transportation networks to healthcare services, resulting in overcrowded cities and stretched public services. At the same time, the digital revolution has made it possible to rethink how cities are designed and operated, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation. In smart cities, data is collected from a vast array of sensors and devices embedded throughout the urban landscape, enabling real-time monitoring and management of everything from traffic congestion to energy use. 
  The development of smart cities is also closely tied to sustainability. With growing concerns about climate change and the depletion of natural resources, urban planners are turning to smart technologies to reduce environmental impact. For instance, energy-efficient buildings, waste management systems, and smart grids can significantly lower a city's carbon footprint. Moreover, renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are increasingly being integrated into urban infrastructure, creating more sustainable energy systems.

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  Praying for Money

  Russell Herman Conwell

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  Praying for Money by Russell Herman Conwell offers a unique take on the concept of financial success and its potential spiritual roots. Through his initial discourse, Conwell suggests that money can be acquired through the practice of prayer, with a clear emphasis on the importance of hard work. By exploring the notion that success is interwoven with faith, the text expands upon traditional understandings of wealth-building as an external construct. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Color of Law The: Book Summary &...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Color of Law, by Richard Rothstein.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Richard Rothstein.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Color of Law is a groundbreaking exploration of how government policies in the United States deliberately enforced racial segregation in housing. This revelatory book dismantles the myth that residential segregation is purely the result of individual choices or economic disparities, revealing a deeply ingrained system of laws, zoning ordinances, and institutional practices that have perpetuated inequality for decades. Through meticulous research and powerful examples, the book sheds light on how these policies continue to shape American cities and the socioeconomic realities of millions today.

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  Great Empires - History of the...

  Kelly Mass

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  This book contains several titles, which are the following: 
  Genghis Khan - Genghis Khan was the Mongol emperor who has expanded his region to the biggest empire on the face of the earth ever. His empire stretched from East Asia all the way to various European countries, the Middle East, and beyond. 
  What made Genghis Khan so successful? 
  Was he a brute, rapist, and pillaging dictator, or did he have a tolerant side as well? 
  You will learn more about his early life, his relationships, marriage, families and children, his attacks, his unification of the Mongolian Federations, his death, succession, and the continuing of the Mongolian Empire after his death. 
  Mongolian Empire - The Mongolian Empire was not to be trifled with! Genghis Khan and his followers conquered a vast part of Asia, Europe, and beyond. There aren’t many people who haven’t heard of these conquerors and their achievement. Honor them or despise them, but at least acknowledge their existence. 
  How did the Mongol Empire grow so big? 
  What was it like before the expansion? 
  These questions and many others will be answered in this historical guide. Their dominance, their attitude, and their culture will be explained, as well as their practices of war and various other parts of their society. 
  Attila the Hun - You may have heard about him: Attila the Hun. Let's discover who this individual actually was and why he has such a bad track record of being a callous, aggressive conqueror in the first millennium after Christ. Attila the Hun was the ruler of the Huns from the year 434 till his death in the month of March in the year 453. Also, he was the leader of a tribal realm which consisted mainly of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans and Bulgars, to name a few, in Central Europe and in Eastern Europe.

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  Transdisciplinary Impulses...

  Helge Kminek, Anna Geyer, Markus...

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  Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung soll die Menschen zu zukunftsfähigem Denken und Handeln befähigen – angesichts von Herausforderungen wie Klimawandel, Umweltzerstörung, Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt, Armut und Ungleichheit. Wie können unterschiedliche Disziplinen diese Aufgabe wahrnehmen? In diesem Band werden wissenschaftlich interdisziplinäre Beiträge aus der Philosophie, den Sozial- und Erziehungswissenschaften um transdisziplinäre Beiträge aus Praxisfeldern (z. B Museumspädagogik, Journalismus) ergänzt. Die aktuellen Beiträge geben Reflexionsanstöße und eröffnen Denkräume, um der Komplexität der Aufgabe der sozial-ökologischen Transformation gerecht zu werden.

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  Streaming Sharing Stealing: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Streaming, Sharing, Stealing , by Michael D. Smith and Rahul Telang.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Michael D. Smith and Rahul Telang.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Streaming, Sharing, Stealing explores the impact of digital streaming on the entertainment industry, analyzing how platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and others have transformed how we consume media. The book delves into the economics of streaming, the rise of piracy, and the evolving relationships between consumers, content creators, and distributors. It provides a detailed look at how digital platforms are reshaping the media landscape, offering both challenges and opportunities for businesses and artists.

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