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The author relives her memories of growing up in Maine in the '80s believing she had psychic powers, whose father claimed to be a prophet from another planet. She shares a story of reconciling belief (in ourselves, in others, in religion, in those who lead our countries) with reality.
An expert explains how the conventional wisdom about decision making can get us into trouble—and why experience can’t be replaced by rules, procedures, or analytical methods In making decisions, when should we go with our gut and when should we try to analyze every option? When should we use our intuition and when should we rely on logic and statistics? Most of us would probably agree that for important decisions, we should follow certain guidelines—gather as much information as possible, compare the options, pin down the goals before getting started. But in practice we make some of our best decisions by adapting to circumstances rather than blindly following procedures. In Streetlight...
Written by experts from various fields, this edited collection explores a wide range of issues pertaining to how computers evoke human social expectations. The book illustrates how socially acceptable conventions can strongly impact the effectiveness of human-computer interactions and how to consider such norms in the design of human-computer interfaces. Providing a complete introduction to the design of social responses to computers, the text emphasizes the value of social norms in the development of usable and enjoyable technology. It also describes the role of socially correct behavior in technology adoption and how to design human-computer interfaces for a competitive global market.
A national bestseller combining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, “Lily and the Octopus is the dog book you must read this summer” (The Washington Post). Ted—a gay, single, struggling writer is stuck: unable to open himself up to intimacy except through the steadfast companionship of Lily, his elderly dachshund. When Lily’s health is compromised, Ted vows to save her by any means necessary. By turns hilarious and poignant, an adventure with spins into magic realism and beautifully evoked truths of loss and longing, Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the...
"A thinking lesbian's werewolf story." - Good Lesbian Books "Enthralling, empowering, and well written." - Curve Magazine Lunatic Fringe indulges the feminine wild by giving the classic werewolf myth a lesbian twist. Lexie Clarion's first night at college, she falls in with a pack of radical feminist werewolf hunters. The next morning, she falls for a mysterious woman who may be among the hunted. As Lexie's new lover and the Pack battle for Lexie's allegiance, the waxing moon illuminates old hatreds, new enemies, and a secret from Lexie's childhood that will change her life forever. Lunatic Fringe is the first book in the Tales of the Pack series.
"Utilizing over a century of combined experience from the top script consultants in the business, Rydall leads you through a step-by-step process to hone your reading, writing, and analytical skills, and build a successful script-consulting business - either full or part time."--Jacket.
Lily lebt seit zwölf Jahren in Los Angeles. An der Seite des Drehbuchautors Ted hat sie eine großartige Zeit verbracht. Viele Abenteuer haben die beiden gemeinsam bestanden, so manche Herausforderung gemeistert, und nichts konnte sie je voneinander trennen. Lily ist eine Dackeldame, und sie ist die witzigste und charmanteste Begleiterin, die es für Ted nur geben kann. Doch dann wird Lily schwer krank – und auch wenn Ted weiß, dass er kaum eine Chance hat, zieht er in den Kampf gegen seinen ärgsten Feind: den Tod, der sie bedroht. Ted und Lily begeben sich auf ihre letzte große gemeinsame Reise – und Ted begreift, dass die Liebe uns mitunter allen Mut abverlangt, den wir haben ...