Still reeling from her devastating loss, Farris is barely holding it together when she's approached by a covert government agency. When they make her an offer she can't refuse--a shot at catching the people responsible for the death of her father--she's all in. But success will mean forging new alliances, leaving behind the people she loves, and trusting an old enemy. The mission will take her far from the safety of home and into the middle of one of the most dangerous places on earth. If she succeeds, she might finally get the closure she needs. If she fails, it’s not just her neck on the line but that of her handsome new partner as well. Things are changing for Farris, and for the people around her, but change doesn’t always mean for the better. How far will this clever young detective go for a shot at revenge?
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Just as a traveler crossing a continent won’t sense the curvature of the earth, one lifetime of reading can’t grasp the largest patterns organizing literary history. This is the guiding premise behind Distant Horizons, which uses the scope of data newly available to us through digital libraries to tackle previously elusive questions about literature. Ted Underwood shows how digital archives and statistical tools, rather than reducing words to numbers (as is often feared), can deepen our understanding of issues that have always been central to humanistic inquiry. Without denying the usefulness of time-honored approaches like close reading, narratology, or genre studies, Underwood argues that we also need to read the larger arcs of literary change that have remained hidden from us by their sheer scale. Using both close and distant reading to trace the differentiation of genres, transformation of gender roles, and surprising persistence of aesthetic judgment, Underwood shows how digital methods can bring into focus the larger landscape of literary history and add to the beauty and complexity we value in literature.
The first aim is to provide well-articulated concepts by thinking through elementary phenomena of today’s world, focusing on privacy and the digital, to clarify who we are in the cyberworld — hence a phenomenology of digital whoness. The second aim is to engage critically, hermeneutically with older and current literature on privacy, including in today’s emerging cyberworld. Phenomenological results include concepts of i) self-identity through interplay with the world, ii) personal privacy in contradistinction to the privacy of private property, iii) the cyberworld as an artificial, digital dimension in order to discuss iv) what freedom in the cyberworld can mean, whilst not neglecting v) intercultural aspects and vi) the EU context.
In the boundless tapestry of speculative fiction, "Singular Horizons" beckons readers to embark on an extraordinary odyssey through the unexplored realms of nested simulations, cosmic architects, and the enigmatic concept of singularity. As humanity teeters on the brink of its inaugural technological singularity — a momentous convergence of innovation and human brilliance — a revelation unfolds, revealing that our universe is not a mere happenstance of cosmic forces. At the heart of this narrative lies the intricate design crafted by advanced extraterrestrial civilizations — the Pleiadeans and the Arcturians. These cosmic architects, creators of universes, have woven a complex web of simulations, each birthing its own reality through the mysterious portal of the singularity. But the story takes an unforeseen turn as we unveil a profound truth: Terra humans, in their earthly existence, are not only living out their human lives but are also playing characters in the Pleiadean and Arcturian Universes simultaneously. Multi-dimensionality blurs the lines between realities, introducing a cosmic dance that transcends conventional understanding. As the anticipation of humanity's singularity intensifies, so does the interconnected nature of these nested simulations. Characters from different dimensions grapple with ethical dilemmas, philosophical reflections, and the cosmic unraveling that threatens the very fabric of reality. Interdimensional communication becomes a bridge between civilizations, shaping the destiny of characters and civilizations alike. The resolution of this cosmic saga transcends the boundaries of singularities, offering transformative insights into existence, consciousness, and the evolving nature of simulated universes. The epilogue invites readers to contemplate the multi-dimensional nature of Terra humans, posing questions that echo across the vast expanse of singular horizons. "Singular Horizons" invites you to peer into the cosmic tapestry, where the convergence of singularities intertwines the fates of civilizations and beckons humanity to explore the infinite possibilities that lie beyond the threshold of singularity. Join us in a journey that challenges preconceptions, blurs the lines between realities, and leaves an indelible mark on the very fabric of speculative fiction.
Mental Health is now a digital field. The last few decades have brought digital approaches to both clinical systems and service user supports. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated this, highlighting both new ways of working but also major issues with our hardware and clinical systems. This book will empower those working in mental health to to gain the most from digital changes, to build better services, and to enhance the quality of care that is delivered to patients. It will update readers on the digital mental health landscape and cover technology-enabled care, big data, the challenges of technology in the NHS, and the role of professional bodies in developing future digital clinicians. In an increasingly digital world this is a critical guide for mental health professionals to realise the benefits of technology for patients.
Current hype aside, the Internet of Things will ultimately become as fundamental as the Internet itself, with lots of opportunities and trials along the way. To help you navigate these choppy waters, this practical guide introduces a dedicated methodology for businesses preparing to transition towards IoT-based business models. With a set of best practices based on case study analysis, expert interviews, and the authors’ own experience, the Ignite | IoT Methodology outlined in this book delivers actionable guidelines to assist you with IoT strategy management and project execution. You’ll also find a detailed case study of a project fully developed with this methodology. This book consists of three parts: Illustrative case studies of selected IoT domains, including smart energy, connected vehicles, manufacturing and supply chain management, and smart cities The Ignite | IoT Methodology for defining IoT strategy, preparing your organization for IoT adoption, and planning and executing IoT projects A detailed case study of the IIC Track & Trace testbed, one of the first projects to be fully developed according to the Ignite | IoT Methodology
In an era characterized by the rapid digitization of myriad disciplines, few areas of exploration are as crucial or as enthralling as that of Digital Health. As we stand on the precipice of a revolutionary epoch, “Digital Health Made Easy” serves as both a beacon and a touchstone, shedding light on the profound intersections of medical science, sophisticated technology, and the intricate web of ethical considerations that underpin this dynamic convergence.
Provocative yet sober, Digital Critical Editions examines how transitioning from print to a digital milieu deeply affects how scholars deal with the work of editing critical texts. On one hand, forces like changing technology and evolving reader expectations lead to the development of specific editorial products, while on the other hand, they threaten traditional forms of knowledge and methods of textual scholarship. Using the experiences of philologists, text critics, text encoders, scientific editors, and media analysts, Digital Critical Editions ranges from philology in ancient Alexandria to the vision of user-supported online critical editing, from peer-directed texts distributed to a few to community-edited products shaped by the many. The authors discuss the production and accessibility of documents, the emergence of tools used in scholarly work, new editing regimes, and how the readers' expectations evolve as they navigate digital texts. The goal: exploring questions such as, What kind of text is produced? Why is it produced in this particular way? Digital Critical Editions provides digital editors, researchers, readers, and technological actors with insights for addressing disruptions that arise from the clash of traditional and digital cultures, while also offering a practical roadmap for processing traditional texts and collections with today's state-of-the-art editing and research techniques thus addressing readers' new emerging reading habits.
