Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives

Author: P. Cudd

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 1156

ISBN-13: 1614997985

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The lives of people with disabilities are complex and various, and there are many situations where technology – particularly assistive technology – already makes a real difference. It is clear that smart phone and tablet computer based solutions continue to enhance the independence of many users, but it is also important that more traditional assistive technologies and services are not forgotten or neglected. This book presents the proceedings of the 14th conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE 2017) entitled: ‘Harnessing the power of technology to improve lives’, held in Sheffield, UK, in September 2017. This 4-day event about assistive technologies (AT) highlights the association’s interest in innovating not only technology, but also services, and addresses the global challenge of meeting the needs of the increasing number of people who could benefit from assistive technology. The 200+ papers in the book are grouped under 30 subject headings, and include contributions on a wide range of topical subjects, including aging well and dementia; care robotics; eHealth and apps; innovations; universal design; sport; and disordered speech. The breadth of the AAATE conference reflects people’s life needs and so the book is sure to contain something of interest to all those whose work involves the design, development and use of assistive technology, whatever the situation. The photo on the front cover illustrates the breadth of assistive technologies that can improve lives. Photographer: Simon Butler.

The Harnessing of Power
The Harnessing of Power

Author: Maxwell Gordon Lay

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2018-07-27

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1527515494

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This book examines how the 19th century’s transport legacy of bicycles, trains, ocean-going steamers, trucks, trams, buses and cars arose, creating numerous new technologies and markets. Nothing like this range of transport changes had occurred before, and the 20th century changes were incremental compared with those of the 19th century. The book explores where the key transport features came from, and why there were so many inventions, innovations, and inconsistencies. The Industrial Revolution was a key part of the process as it had strong links with transport developments. This text adopts a broad, global perspective, but has a strong British orientation, as the Industrial Revolution was a process predominantly initiated and implemented in Britain. Nevertheless, when the Revolution lost momentum, Britain began to lose its leadership. By century’s end, France and south-western Germany were dominant change-makers and the USA was appearing on the horizon. The book also highlights the many individual inventors and entrepreneurs who caused the dramatic transport changes, and notes that they did this predominantly through individual initiatives to satisfy personal, rather than corporate or national, goals and that they were often hindered, rather than aided, by officialdom.

Harnessing the Power of the Universe
Harnessing the Power of the Universe

Author: Daniel P. Reid

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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A leading authority on the topic introduces the theory and practice of "chi-gung"--which literally means "energy work"--the ancient Chinese healing system.

Harnessing Renewable Energy in Electric Power Systems
Harnessing Renewable Energy in Electric Power Systems

Author: Boaz Moselle

Publisher: Earthscan

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1936331861

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Reflecting its reliance on fossil fuels, the electric power industry produces the majority of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. The need for a revolution in the industry becomes further apparent given that 'decarbonization' means an increasing electrification of other sectors of the economy'in particular, through a switch from gasoline to electric vehicles. Of the options for producing electric power without significant greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy is most attractive to policymakers, as it promises increased national self-reliance on energy supplies and the creation of new industries and jobs, without the safety and political concerns of nuclear power or the unproven technology of carbon capture and storage. Drawing on both economic theory and the experiences of the United States and EU member states, Harnessing Renewable Energy addresses the key questions surrounding renewable energy policies. How appropriate is the focus on renewable power as a primary tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions? If renewable energy is given specific support, what form should that support take? What are the implications for power markets if renewable generation is widely adopted? Thorough and well-evidenced, this book will be of interest to a broad range of policymakers, the electric power industry, and economists who study energy and environmental issues.

Harnessing the Power of Google
Harnessing the Power of Google

Author: Christopher C. Brown

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2017-06-09

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 144085713X

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This informative and practical book teaches how to get better and faster results from Internet searches and methods for maximizing the potential of the world's most popular search engine. Mastering Internet research skills is a must for today's information professionals and LIS students, as well as for educators and all high school and college students. But without specific instruction in how to conduct online research, people are destined to waste time in their Internet queries or to come up emptyhanded when the information they're seeking is, in fact, available. Harnessing the Power of Google: What Every Researcher Should Know offers simple strategies that streamline research and improve anyone's search results. It will specifically benefit information professionals, students, and academic researchers in disciplines like international studies, political science, and statistical research. Illustrated with helpful screen shots, this handbook will be an often-consulted desk reference and can serve as a workshop guide or supplementary reading in courses on online research skills. The book starts with a review of general guidelines for searching that covers topics like the difference between primary and secondary sources, determining authority, citing sources, indexing, and ranking before addressing Google's power-searching features, such as the ability to search by top-level Internet domain or file type. The book describes the history of information access over the past century, culminating in today's digital information archives and how Google now augments—not replaces—what libraries provide. The three Google interfaces that together comprise a powerful toolkit are covered in detail: Google Web for finding primary source materials; Google Scholar for full text searching of scholarly, peer-reviewed material; and Google Books for searching the full text of a very high percentage of books.

Harnessing the Power of Viruses
Harnessing the Power of Viruses

Author: Boriana Marintcheva

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2017-11-13

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0128105151

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Harnessing the Power of Viruses explores the application of scientific knowledge about viruses and their lives to solve practical challenges and further advance molecular sciences, medicine and agriculture. The book contains virus-based tools and approaches in the fields of: i) DNA manipulations in vitro and in vivo; ii) Protein expression and characterization; and iii) Virus- Host interactions as a platform for therapy and biocontrol are discussed. It steers away from traditional views of viruses and technology, focusing instead on viral molecules and molecular processes that enable science to better understand life and offer means for addressing complex biological phenomena that positively influence everyday life. The book is written at an intermediate level and is accessible to novices who are willing to acquire a basic level of understanding of key principles in molecular biology, but is also ideal for advanced readers interested in expanding their biological knowledge to include practical applications of molecular tools derived from viruses. - Explores virus-based tools and approaches in DNA manipulation, protein expression and characterization and virus-host interactions - Provides a dedicated focus on viral molecules and molecular processes that enable science to better understand life and address complex biological phenomena - Includes an overview of modern technologies in biology that were developed using viral components/elements and knowledge about viral processes

Harnessing the Power of Wisdom from Data to Wisdom
Harnessing the Power of Wisdom from Data to Wisdom

Author: Andrew Targowski

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781626188907

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This book is the first of its kind which defines wisdom as information and the highest level of the cognition units set, composed of data, information, concept, knowledge and wisdom. The author has founded his theory of wisdom on the following assumptions: Any sane person can make wise decisions throughout their lifetime, from childhood to old age; Wise decisions need not be expert in nature; Wisdom ought to be defined in such terms as to be understood not only by experts but by an average man; Wisdom is not synonymous to intelligence; The wisdom of a given human being decides between two systems controlling man: the biological evolution (by the cross-generational chain of genes) and spirituality, whose acquired system of virtues and values influences the actions of man; Wisdom has a range of bandwidth and properties; Knowledge on what constitutes wisdom is not the same as the process of becoming a wise man. Without good life practices, one cannot be a truly wise man; Wisdom ought to be taught in schools and at colleges, since if one waits until old age to become wise, it is commonly too late to redirect ones unwise behaviour into a wise life; Wisdom is a certain kind of information; Wisdom is the most important civilisational resource and should be monitored in a way that is similar or even better than the way you monitor the use of energy, the development of population or other resources. The book is full of examples taken from real cases of applied wisdom by famous people. The review of applied wisdom is provided in the historic context as well in the interdisciplinary approach. Every person who would like to be not only informed and knowledgeable but wise should read this book and applied its recommendations.

Harnessing Energy: Coal Power
Harnessing Energy: Coal Power

Author: Diane Bailey

Publisher: Creative Paperbacks

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780898129946

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Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which coal has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.

Harnessing Power from the Sun
Harnessing Power from the Sun

Author: Niki Walker

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778729129

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Explores the different ways we use solar power known as the power of the sun.

Empath Healing: Harness Power of Empaths and Defend Against Energy Vampires, Psychopaths and Narcissists (Heal and Recover From Toxic Relationships)
Empath Healing: Harness Power of Empaths and Defend Against Energy Vampires, Psychopaths and Narcissists (Heal and Recover From Toxic Relationships)

Author: Martin Carter

Publisher: Martin Carter

Published: 2022-12-09

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13:

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What’s an empath? Empaths are energy sponges who absorb and hold onto the energy and emotions from others. Being a sponge will make you want to stay in bed and hide under the covers. You feel the physical and emotional issues others experience as if they're your own. The negative energies empaths absorb can trigger panic attacks, depression, food and drug addiction. An empath is a person with the special gift of perceiving the emotions and feelings of other people as though they were their own without even trying The goal of this book is simple: to help you understand the empathic nature much better and give you clear-cut techniques on how to shield your energy from harsh environments and also begin realizing your psychic potential and become confident and empowered as you journey into the world of psychic power. In addition, you’ll discover: An overview of the different types of empaths Coping strategies for empaths when life gets to be too much Examples of how empaths can use their skills in the real world Advice for loved ones of empaths and tips for helping the empath in your life Strategies to develop your empathy and use your gifts to help others Having a narcissist in your life means incurring anxiety irreparably, especially if it is a person very close to you as a partner or parent. You may find yourself facing tough decisions until you have to take that person out of your life. But remember that escaping from a person with a severe disorder is necessary. This book will provide you with effective relationship management techniques and emotional support to understand what is best for you to free you from narcissists once for all. Get this book today!!