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Author : Ron Pernick
Number of Pages : 320
Release Date : 2007-06-12
Publisher : Collins Business
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Product Description When industry giants such as GE, Toyota, and Sharp and investment firms such as Goldman Sachs are making multibillion-dollar investments in clean technology, the message is clear. Developing clean technologies is no longer a social issue championed by environmentalists; it's a moneymaking enterprise moving solidly into the business mainstream. In fact, as the economy faces unprecedented challenges from high energy prices, resource shortages, and global environmental and security threats, clean tech—technologies designed to provide superior performance at a lower cost while creating significantly less waste than conventional offerings—promises to be the next engine of economic growth. In The Clean Tech Revolution, authors Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder identify the major forces that have pushed clean tech from back-to-the-earth utopian dream to its current revolution among the inner circles of corporate boardrooms, on Wall Street trading floors, and in government offices around the globe. By highlighting eight major clean-tech sectors—solar energy, wind power, biofuels and biomaterials, green buildings, personal transportation, the smart grid, mobile applications, and water filtration—they uncover how investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals can profit from this next wave of technological innovation. Pernick and Wilder shine the spotlight on the winners among technologies, companies, and regions that are likely to reap the greatest benefits from clean tech—and they show you why the time to act is now. Groundbreaking and authoritative, The Clean Tech Revolution is the must-read book to understand and profit from the clean technologies that are reshaping our fast-changing world. Customer reviews Clean Tech Hubs  by .. Mark Jurgensen (California)
The chapter on "Create your won Silicon Valley" is exceptional and a must read for any city seeking to create a local clean tech center. The authors bring extensive experience and provide examples of cities that have been successful in germinating clean tech firms.
Decent book surveying current major players  by .. John Reader (CA, USA)
This is a decent book with a useful catalog of the major activities and the major players in the clean-tech space. However, I was less than satsified with the quality of the research and the writing. I am willing to believe that the author's premise (when they introduce the potential of various technologies that they talk about) is true. But, because the premise is backed by little or no "solid" research that clearly draws out a defendable cause-and-effect relationship, I am not willing to believe that the authors' premise is true.
Turns Green into Greed by .. Jim Harrigan (Arizona)
I hope we do not attempt to abandon altruistic appeals and implement sin taxes as this book recommends. Sin taxes will cause backlash. Cap and trade - yes, carbon taxes - maybe, but sin taxes - no way.
On the other hand Pernick and Wilder have compiled a nice reference for green investors.
Excelente atención y Buen libro by .. Jose Acosta Jaime (Cadiz, España)
Excelente atención de parte de Amazon y el libro se observa bastante interesante. Hasta la lectura que llevo lo recomiendo ampliamente. Saludos
José
How about cleaner coal?  by .. Laurent Pacalin (Palo Alto, California)
As a co-founder of the California Clean Tech Open and clean-tech marketer, I've spent significant time analyzing business plans for clean tech ventures. In "The Clean Tech Revolution", Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder do a good job at providing a summary overview of the current state of this very broad space,in terms of VC funding main themes. I found the "Smart Grid" and "Clean Tech Marketing" chapters particularly well done. However, the role of "Cleaner Coal" technologies shouldn't have been ignored. Indeed, coal remains a very important source of power generation in the US, China and India and its impact on GHG is extremely significant!
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Author : Ron Pernick
Edition : Rev Upd
Number of Pages : 336
Release Date : 2008-09-16
Publisher : Collins Business
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Product Description Newly revised with the latest market trends and growth opportunities In The Clean Tech Revolution, authors Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder identify the major forces that have pushed clean tech from back-to-the-earth utopian dream to its current revolution among the inner circles of corporate boardrooms, on Wall Street trading floors, and in government offices around the globe. By highlighting eight major clean-tech sectors—solar energy, wind power, biofuels and biomaterials, green buildings, personal transportation, the smart grid, mobile applications, and water filtration—they uncover how investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals can profit from this next wave of technological innovation. Pernick and Wilder shine the spotlight on the winners among technologies, companies, and regions that are likely to reap the greatest benefits from clean tech—and they show you why the time to act is now. Customer reviews Excellent overview of Cleantech/Greentech by .. D. Leeds ()
I bought this book about two weeks ago, and have slowly been making my through it. I work in the field, and initially was hesitant to take the time to read it because changes in the greentech spectrum happen at a break neck speed, I thought that it would be out-dated the moment it was printed.
What I can now tell you is that I think that the Cleantech Revolution is an excellent overview of all that is happening in the various sectors: solar, wind, smart grid, etc. Even when you work in the thick of it, I find it helpful to read a book like this, and step back and look at the big picture -- and learn exactly how much was invested in wind in 2007 --WOW! or how much of the world'd 3 GW output is in spain. 1/3 ??? wow! why is that? Then once you finish -- if you are new to the field -- I would suggest becoming a reader of a site called
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and in this way you will be able to stay on top of everything currently happening at the intersection of green innovation, capital/investment, and public policy.
Good luck fellow green tech-er!
Good insights on alternative energy -- at the right time by .. E. Bruce Harrison (Washington, DC)
This book comes along just as Congress and a new President combine to push alternative technologies, loosely situated under the clean tech dome. While there is more than enough examination of green buildings, LEED standards already out there, Pernick and Wilder have provided new and current insights on solar, wind power and water use and conservation technologies that will drive the revolution. They are also reasonably fair in sorting the trends on the future of electric power including nuclear, which are important in any sociopolitical action in Washington and in the states to address climate change and sustainability. Worth reading now as the 111th Congress and California work on government encouragements to business strategies.
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Author : John L. Nesheim
Edition : Rev Upd Su
Number of Pages : 342
Publisher : Free Press
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Product Description The phenomenal success of the initial public offerings (IPOs) of many new internet companies obscures the fact that fewer than six out of 1 million business plans submitted to venture capital firms will ever reach the IPO stage. Many fail, according to start-up expert John Nesheim, because the entrepreneurs did not have access to the invaluable lessons that come from studying the real-world venture experiences of successful companies. Now they do. This revised and updated edition of Nesheim's underground Silicon Valley bestseller incorporates twenty-three case studies of successful start-ups, including tables of wealth showing how much money founders and investors realized from each venture. Acclaimed by entrepreneurs the world over, this practical handbook is filled with hard-to-find information and guidance covering every key phase of a start-up, from idea to IPO: how to create a winning business plan, how to value the firm, how venture capitalists work, how they make their money, where to find alternative sources of funding, how to select a good lawyer, and how to protect intellectual property. Nesheim aims to improve the odds of success for first-time high-tech entrepreneurs, and offers an insider's perspective from firsthand experience on one of the toughest challenges they face -- convincing venture capitalists or investment banks to provide financing. This complete, classic reference tool is essential reading for first-time high-tech entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs already involved in a start-up who want to increase their chances of success to rise to the top. Customer reviews Great book for entrepreneurs considering a start-up! by .. C. Hoffman (Poulsbo, WA)
Book gives a good overview of the process, timeline, and who is involved. Great insight into what venture capitalists look for, equity ownership and dilution, and how to select key advisors (i.e., attorney, banker) on the start-up team. It is an eye-opener to help you know what to expect in terms of how long it will take to get established and the likelihood of being bought out or reaching IPO. Definitely recommend.
A course on entrepreneurship by .. Ilya Grigorik (Toronto, ON, Canada)
The book is slightly dated and was published at the height of the tech bubble, but don't let that detract you from picking it up - `High Tech Startup' has volumes of invaluable advice. John Nesheim covers the entire lifespan of a startup: from finding an attorney to start the company, to picking an investment banker to do an IPO. Of course, the scope of the work also limits the amount of information, but it gives you enough to find what you're missing and to continue your research. The case studies and suggestions from seasoned CEO's were especially useful - experience is cheapest second hand, and there is plenty of it in this book. `High Tech Startup' is a business course I should have taken years ago (and most school don't offer), highly recommended.
Full of information by .. James (J.B.) Glossinger MBA, Phd (Plantation, FL USA)
I enjoyed this book, in face I have taken a lot of the information and put it into our business plan for a new start up. Though the information is dated it still holds... At the end of the day, business is business.
We are using it as our bible, and I will come back in a few months and tell you how our efforts go.
JB Glossinger
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O verwhelming Info by .. N. E Gagui (Daly City,California.94014)
The book is so informative, it so hard to stop reading when the book is fun and full of ah ha and hmm. The author give a precise info on how the start-up company can obtain VC funding. Most of the reviewer are right about their comment on this book, it should be the bible of start-up company.
Start Up Business Bible by .. rowwrrr (Manila, Philippines)
I lead the technology center for an up and coming online payment services company. To say that High Tech Start Up has been very helpful in our growth is truly an understatement. My boss lugs around his copy of the book and constantly quotes from it, calling it his bible. The book has guided him in positioning the company in the market accordingly and has helped him in making informed decisions. I would recommend the book to anyone wanting to carve a niche in the high tech industry.
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Author : Johnny Long
Number of Pages : 480
Publisher : Syngress
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Product Description As the cliché reminds us, information is power. In this age of computer systems and technology, an increasing majority of the world's information is stored electronically. It makes sense then that as an industry we rely on high-tech electronic protection systems to guard that information. As a professional hacker, I get paid to uncover weaknesses in those systems and exploit them. Whether breaking into buildings or slipping past industrial-grade firewalls, my goal has always been the same: extract the informational secrets using any means necessary. After hundreds of jobs, I discovered the secret to bypassing every conceivable high-tech security system. This book reveals those secrets, and as the title suggests, it has nothing to do with high technology. As it turns out, the secret isn't much of a secret at all. Hackers have known about these techniques for years. Presented in a light, accessible style, you'll get to ride shotgun with the authors on successful real-world break-ins as they share photos, videos and stories that prove how vulnerable the high-tech world is to no-tech attacks. As you browse this book, you'll hear old familiar terms like "dumpster diving", "social engineering", and "shoulder surfing". Some of these terms have drifted into obscurity to the point of becoming industry folklore; the tactics of the pre-dawn information age. But make no mistake; these and other old-school tactics work with amazing effectiveness today. In fact, there's a very good chance that someone in your organization will fall victim to one or more of these attacks this year. Will they be ready? . Dumpster Diving Be a good sport and don't read the two "D" words written in big bold letters above, and act surprised when I tell you hackers can accomplish this without relying on a single bit of technology (punny). . Tailgating Hackers and ninja both like wearing black, and they do share the ability to slip inside a building and blend with the shadows. . Shoulder Surfing If you like having a screen on your laptop so you can see what you're working on, don't read this chapter. . Physical Security Locks are serious business and lock technicians are true engineers, most backed with years of hands-on experience. But what happens when you take the age-old respected profession of the locksmith and sprinkle it with hacker ingenuity? . Social Engineering with Jack Wiles Jack has trained hundreds of federal agents, corporate attorneys, CEOs and internal auditors on computer crime and security-related topics. His unforgettable presentations are filled with three decades of personal "war stories" from the trenches of Information Security and Physical Security. . Google Hacking A hacker doesn't even need his own computer to do the necessary research. If he can make it to a public library, Kinko's or Internet cafe, he can use Google to process all that data into something useful. . P2P Hacking Let's assume a guy has no budget, no commercial hacking software, no support from organized crime and no fancy gear. With all those restrictions, is this guy still a threat to you? Have a look at this chapter and judge for yourself. . People Watching Skilled people watchers can learn a whole lot in just a few quick glances. In this chapter we'll take a look at a few examples of the types of things that draws a no-tech hacker's eye. . Kiosks What happens when a kiosk is more than a kiosk? What happens when the kiosk holds airline passenger information? What if the kiosk holds confidential patient information? What if the kiosk holds cash? . Vehicle Surveillance Most people don't realize that some of the most thrilling vehicular espionage happens when the cars aren't moving at all! Customer reviews Very good with some shortfalls by .. cypherpunk (United States)
Excellent content on what should be obvious security measures. It's a pretty quick read relying heavily on photographs. The two shortfalls were the price and the proofing. I would say $35-40 would have been a more appropriate price range. I was very suprised to see a large number of significant typos, to include misspelling of section and paragraph titles. Still a worthwhile purchase.
Almost as good as the live No Tech Hacking talk by .. Richard Bejtlich (Washington, DC)
No Tech Hacking (NTH) again demonstrates that the fewer the number of authors a Syngress book advertises, the better the book. With security star Johnny Long as the main author, the book adds a section in Ch 5 (Social Engineering) by Techno Security organizer Jack Wiles. The "special contributors" no doubt worked with Johnny to answer his questions, but it's clear that relying on a primary author resulted in a better-than-average Syngress title. (Harlan Carvey's Windows Forensic Analysis is another example of this phenomenon.)
I liked NTH. The book makes a good companion to titles like The Art of Deception and The Art of Intrusion by Kevin Mitnick, and The Art of the Steal by Frank Abagnale. (Mitnick wrote the foreword for NTH.) Johnny Long is a great author who knows how to tell a story in a captivating way. I agree with some of the criticism levied by previous reviewer Chris Gates about the badge story on p 24. If you aren't supposed to display a badge outdoors (true), and you aren't supposed to display it indoors (false), where do you display it? Maybe Johnny meant a badge-wearing employee should have noticed someone photographing her badge?
I dropped one star for two reasons, and could have dropped two stars if I didn't think Johnny Long is a great author otherwise. First, I was very disappointed to see 75 pages of Google Hacking reprinted as Ch 6 of NTH. The 285 page NTH would have been 210 without Ch 6, and definitely would not have merited the price on the back cover. This reprinting tendency is another Syngress problem.
Second, this book should have been published in color. A great deal of the book shows photographs or screen captures taken by the author while conducting penetration tests. The impact would have been much greater in color. Consider keeping the same price but removing Ch 6 and publishing in color next time. If Syngress has anything like a star author, it's Johnny Long. People attending his No Tech Hacking talks would snatch a color edition up without thinking twice. If you need a good example of a modern color security book, check out Security Data Visualization by Greg Conti, published by No Starch.
Overall, anyone who has some military experience in OPSEC (operational security) will recognize most of the vulnerabilities and exposures identified in NTH. If you need a way to teach your employees how to resist No Tech Hacking, this book is a great teaching tool.
An essential read for any Ethical Hacker/Red Team by .. Matthew "The Security Zealot" ()
It has been proven over the past few decades that physical security is one of the most over sighted areas in Information Security. It a system can be physically accessed, all the firewalls and other network devices mean nothing.
This book and its authors are all experts in their prospective areas of security. I can state that I have had the pleasure of interacting in one form or other with most of the authors over the last few years and I can attest that knowledge that is shared within the cover are only a glimpse of their individual knowledge set.
This book capitalized on the mind set of a hacker by thinking "outside of the box".
Simple Threats Can Cause Serious Problems by .. K Rudolph ()
Johnny Long's book, "No Tech Hacking," brings new attention to overlooked aspects of information security. In his book, Long reveals how simple threats can cause serious problems, even in organizations prepared for a Mission Impossible-style attack scenario.
Long recounts how he and his team of ethical hackers consistently access sensitive information with no special equipment or technical skills. In fact, Long reveals how the ordinary (coat hangers, hand towels, drinking straws, baby powder, and aluminum cans) can result in extraordinary breaches of organizational security.
Long shares real world stories and cell-phone photographs from his adventures in people watching, shoulder surfing, dumpster diving, and vehicle observation.
Long and his colleagues go to great, conspicuous lengths to collect non-public information. While their targets should notice almost all of their activities, most do not. The closest thing to a consequence or confrontation they encounter is a glare from an airline passenger.
Why isn't Long confronted when others observe him surreptitiously taking pictures? Some people don't like to confront an unfamiliar person or don't know whom to report their concerns to. Others are complacent and don't expect negative events to occur. Action invites risk: risk of an awkward or unwarranted accusation, that one won't be taken seriously, and possible personal embarrassment. Sometimes, people feel that the safest action is no action at all. Unfortunately, that feeling of security is deceptive.
Thankfully, Long offers useful advice. He recommends that companies should:
1. Provide incentives for reporting suspicious activities, and
2. Make the desired response well-known and easy-to-do.
To follow these recommendations, organizations need to ensure that everyone knows what information to disclose and what information requires protection. Foremost, all organizations should create policies for verifying the identity of anyone who requests non-public information and adequately train all employees to recognize these situations and take appropriate actions.
In the next edition, it would be great to see more of the practical tips (perhaps even a detailed checklist for each chapter) about what do to protect against these simple, but damaging, threats.
Summary: This is a useful book for creating and spreading awareness of important and often overlooked aspects of information security.
Inacurate Page Count  by .. Gayane Hakobyan ()
I ordered this book after reading the description which said that it was a 480 page book, I recieved the book and it was 285 pages which ticked me. Although its a good book with a lot of useful information, I was hopeing to get more out of it. I Give it a 2 star rateing
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Author : Quentin J., Schultze
Number of Pages : 112
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Publisher : Baker Books
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Product Description Increasing numbers of churches today use high-tech tools such as videos and PowerPoint presentations in their worship services. But without wisdom, those tools can turn their services more into entertainment than worship. How can churches use technology to communicate meaning instead of seducing people with special effects? How can technology be adopted to help people connect with God and each other to foster authentic worship? High-Tech Worship? takes a careful look at these issues, giving readers practical guidance on how they can best use the gift of technology in their churches. Both clergy and lay leaders will benefit from its creative suggestions as they seek to integrate technology wisely into their worship services. Written by nationally known communications expert Quentin J. Schultze, High-Tech Worship? addresses an important yet often overlooked issue that affects the quality of worship in every church. Customer reviews Superb book about effective use of technology in worship. by .. Larry Ellis (Denver, CO United States)
This is a book about worship and how to employ technology and the technology enthusiasts who want it to be a part of your corporate worship experiences. It is not an equipment spec book, but a book that will help put the common pitfalls we have all experienced with technology at the center so that they can be addressed and resolved. All technology - sound, lighting, video must be to lead all of us in worship of God, not dazzle us with someone's technological knowhow. Technology can bring all worship to a complete standstill, when it is not operated properly. This part of your team must be trained and also see themselves as worship leaders. This book will be an asset toward that end.
Gotta Get It!!! by .. L. Hamilton (Chicago, IL)
This book is an amazing resource for church folk just looking into integrating technology and worship. The emphasis on the integrity of the worship service is especially helpful. We plan on ordering many for more our entire Worship Team!
Online worship - but with best practices by .. Dr. Mohamed Taher (Toronto)
Excellent addition to the family of online-religions, religions-online, cyber worship, e-worship, e-church.
A handy source for those who wish to develop a cyber congregation, as well as, have a sustainable development. That is, the book prescribes a bottom line: don't be in a rush to become synchronous; rather, visualize your capabilities and do the right thing at the right time.
A worthy caution by .. Chris Dillingham (Bowling Green, KY)
I think that many of us involved in the technical aspects of ministry are prone to leap headlong into concepts just because 1) it's cool, and 2) we can. This book explores many of the dangers of this process and draws light to the idea that sometimes simpler is better, and it gives valid reasons why. I recommend it as a reality check for any tech minister to consider seriously. Its observations on the pre-worship announcement boards and its effect on the mood of the following worship service are especially insightful.
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Author : Antero Alli
Edition : 3
Number of Pages : 256
Publisher : The Original Falcon Press
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Product Description Angel Tech is a comprehensive compendium of insights and techniques for the direct application of Dr. Timothy Leary's Eight-Circuit Brain model for Intelligence Increase. What Dr. Leary posited as theory ( Exo-Psychology) and Dr. Robert Anton Wilson brilliantly demonstrated in sociopolitical, mathematical and intellectual proofs ( Prometheus Rising), Antero Alli has extended into tangible tasks, exercises, rituals and meditations towards an embodied realization of brain change through first hand experience. Angel Tech challenges the reader to redefine "Intelligence"; according to hir own direct experiences and finally, dares us to live accordingly. In print for over twenty years, this classic "performance" book has been republished with the author's 2008 Update on his most recent research results. Customer reviews Beyond Words by .. Timothy A. Donaghue (Philadelphia, PA)
I began reading this book over a year ago. I am still reading it.
This book is so dense with useful information, I move at the pace of about one paragraph per day. Literally.
Obviously, each word seems to have been chosen just right to communicate meaning.
Words cannot express how much I have learned from using the exercises and information in this book.
LOOK NO FURTHER FOR A LIFE-CHANGING BOOK. BUY IT NOW!
Useless entry in the huge library of 'shamanism'  by .. C. Wilson ()
This book is absolutely useless. I cannot even begin to describe my disappointment upon actually trying to read it. I find it very difficult to achieve success with spiritual work because of all the books like this around. My first suggestion would be to find a teacher, but we all know how difficult that can be. My next suggestion would be to avoid this book at all costs. Reading this will only waste time and money, hindering your spiritual developement. The author shamelessly plugs his and his friends other books, I see him as an individual trying to make a buck more so than trying to help a species with a dying soul. There are a few interesting ideas in the book, but they're ideas that you've most likely already thought of yourself if you're interested in this area of humanity. If you're interested in developement of the self, I would suggest Terrence Mckenna, Carlos Castaneda, Franz Bardon, and so on. Read about astrology, psychology, magic, runes stones, psychedelics, dreaming, ancient religion. Read as much from as many different sources as possible, just don't read this one.
whacko wonderful universe.... by .. philip horvath (L.A., USA)
definitely worth a read as most of the books by this author. fun one ;-)
Did for my head what Jamie Oliver did for school dinners by .. Mr. F. R. Harlow (UK)
Facilitating greater communication between right and left hemispheres of the brain, while at the same time assisting in the expansion of their creative development, this is a rip-roaring rollercoaster through the very essence of what makes us human, taking us high on the edge of our devilishly crafted structures - the initial feeling of peril being replace, or perhaps refined, into wicked-dangerous-fun - and showing us a glimpse of what lies beyond.
This book is like horseradish sauce to my surloin steak, cranberry to my vodka, and a skeleton key to the limitless expression of the multiple personalities i have for so long tried to keep locked in the basement.
Taking as its foundation Timothy Learys 8 circuit model of the brain, a psychological model based on the law of octaves, it explores the connections between mind, body and the universe (our environment), utilising the ancient technologies and devices inherent in tarot, alchemy, the Hindu Chakra body and other systems in order to discover a deeper sense of freedom and more creative ways of interACTing with our world.
Its a no non-sense, uncensored exploration through deep space, covering ground usually reserved for the intellectual elites of NASA and James Bond.
Included in these simple, de-gargoned instructions for crafting your own reality and maintaining your spaceship are enlightening excercises and lots of fun pictures. One point I have to make is that Antero has crafted this book like a chef, taking all the readily available ingredients (such as well known models of the psyche) and preparing them with experience, skill and a passion for fine dining. Rather than a collection of old techniques regurgitated for a quick profit, it is an exquisite 8 course meal served at the five star hotel of your mind.
An insiders perspective. by .. Johnnies (United Kingdom)
Seems to be a lot of confusion on this book in the other reviews. First of all Anterro Ali is an alias. This is in fact a book written by Robert Anton Wilson. I am surprised that the other reviewers who clearly know RAW's work didn't spot this. The style is unmistakeable. This book is more a collection of thoughts, perspectives, metaphors and wisdom than anything very coherent. I have enjoyed this book at many different levels and have found it strangely comforting because it is so "out there", and yet so relevant too with chapters such as "broken record" (choosing to re-live pain tapes over and over...being attached to the story of who we have been etc) and the Chapel Perilous being a wonderful metaphor for anyone who ever left the planet by spacing out on too many psychedelic experiences. And this really is who this book is for. People who are into weird stuff and are running the edges of the possible and the known. Then it makes sense. That's why it's comforting because it reminds you that no matter how far out you go, someone else has been there too...hence the name.. "A Shamans guide to reality selection". I love this book. It's not for everyone though. If you can follow a tangent you'll love it. If you want science forget it.
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Author : Quentin J., Schultze
Number of Pages : 256
Publisher : Baker Academic
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Product Description Arguing against the cyber-revolution's mythology of progress which substitutes technology for morality, this book argues for giving equal attention to the 'habits of the heart' (ethics). Customer reviews Informationism derails any quest for moral wisdom by .. Karen McIntyre (Nashville, TN United States)
Informationism derails any quest for moral wisdom by emphasizing the is over the ought, observation over intimacy, and measurement over meaning.
This well thought out book lays bare the concern that without thoughtful use of technology it can and does produce a world in which human and humane concerns suffer. Schultze outlines what he intends to do and then does it.
Raises valid issues, but lacks follow-through by .. David Green (Bay Area, California)
There's a lot of passion in this book. You can feel that Schultze earnestly wants change from an increasingly shallow, dismissive society that has developed a tendency to cling to superficiality. And he presents a good case for a lot of the points that support that view of society. But some of his examples and discussions have a tendency to fall flat--they miss a crucial aspect of the technology they discuss; they hit only the negative aspects of a situation without addressing the positive; or they focus on the extremes of a behavior rather than a more moderate practitioner. It seemed that there were also some issues where, rather than looking for broad support for the issue, Schultze would cite a single source repeatedly to address it.
This book was frustrating because you _could_ see the veracity of a number of issues that Schultze brought up, but, at the same time, they were intermixed with more dubious issues. Furthermore, rather than addressing the issues as he brought them up, the author spent seven chapters painting a gloom-and-doom picture in which you desperately _wanted_ to know how to address these problems, and then, in a rushed final chapter, he provided a general series of solutions (the titular habits) that address the issues only indirectly. ("Each one is suggestive rather than definitive, since I, too, am lost in the digital miasma.") In fact, the book is less about the habits than about the perceived problems that Schultze suggests that the lack of these habits create--and, unfortunately, it feels as though the causality link can be rather tenuous at times during the book.
Much of the book is hit-or-miss. Some valid points well worth considering are brought up, but amidst other points that are weakly or speciously argued and considered. The conclusion itself feels somewhat lacking: although the societal problems may indeed result from individual failings, there is a lack of a sense of how to propagate the solution-habits to a level where they are effectual instead of leaving islands of attempted virtue in a societal sea that is more virtual, as well as a lack of conviction that the habits will address everything that's been raised.
This ain't Shakespeare, Baby! by .. Gary (In Orbit)
Uh huh, this guy's a genius. Technology will soon take over and kill us all, UNLESS you read this book and develop the so-called "habits of the high tech heart". Baloney! My computer has made no attempts on my life since I bought it, and it's out of warranty to boot! Skip this book unless you get chills everytime your alarm clock wakes you up. Eeeck! Technology! I'm trembling! Technology's out to get you! Haha, or so Schultze would like you to believe!
On The Mark by .. PAT BAILEY (Grand Rapids, MI United States)
Dr. Schultze eloquently unmasks the successes of technology to show how values have been displaced. He does not treat technology itself as an evil, but he does spell out the Pyrrhic victory in store for us in our never ending quest for faster messaging and the overzealousness of capturing information. Dr. Schultze offers some sobering thoughts for chief information officers in all industries as well as the CEO's. He has managed to focus on the very heart of what our technical world has done to unravel the cloth of our character. It was uplifting and encouraging for me after 20 years in the industry to realize that others are noticing this trend - a trend that needs reversal. His observations align well with the reasons many software engineers are looking at agile programming practices (e.g. extreme programming, SCRUM etc) which establish their foundations on direct interaction between developers, nurturing the courage to do the right thing and realizing the basic humanity of developers themselves. In pure economics alone, we are finding the deception of our quest for more computing capacity. While upholding Moore's law to double computing capacity every eighteen months, industry has also realized that the cost of research and development has doubled every 18 months as well. Basic arithmetic tells us there will be a breaking point. Dr. Schultze tells us without explicitly doing the math we can look into our hearts and see another breaking point - a breaking point of common decency and the human spirit.
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME by .. ()
The internet has about as much to do with morality as the telephone. The author makes some interesting observations but not enough to fill a book and certainly not anything ground breaking.
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Author : Robert Martensen
Edition : 1st
Number of Pages : 240
Release Date : 2008-09-02
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Product Description Critical illness is a fact of life. Even those of us who enjoy decades of good health are touched by it eventually, either in our own lives or in those of our loved ones. And when this happens, we grapple with serious and often confusing choices about how best to live with our afflictions. A Life Worth Living is a book for people facing these difficult decisions. Robert Martensen, a physician, historian, and ethicist, draws on decades of experience with patients and friends to explore the life cycle of serious illness, from diagnosis to end of life. He connects personal stories with reflections upon mortality, human agency, and the value of “cutting-edge” technology in caring for the critically ill. Timely questions emerge: To what extent should efforts to extend human life be made? What is the value of nontraditional medical treatment? How has the American health-care system affected treatment of the critically ill? And finally, what are our doctors’ responsibilities to us as patients, and where do those responsibilities end? Using poignant case studies, Martensen demonstrates how we and our loved ones can maintain dignity and resilience in the face of life’s most daunting circumstances. Related Search : living doctor , s reflections , tech era  |
Author : Asgard Press
Number of Pages : 28
Publisher : Asgard Press
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Product Description The 2009 Vintage Texas Tech Football Calendar features archival-quality images of vintage game-day football program art from the early 1900s-1960s. These eco-friendly calendars are printed on heavy, 100 percent recycled paper with soy-based inks. The large format 11x15 inch wire-bound wall calendar opens to 11x30 inches. Each month's image is perforated and easily removable to fit any standard 11x14 inch frame. Hear the Victory Bells chime out another Red Raider victory as they've done nearly 500 times before with these twelve vintage images from Texas Tech's proud football past. Printed on 100% recycled paper with soy inks, these archival-quality reproductions of actual Red Raider football program covers are perforated and ready for display in any standard 11 x 14 inch frame, so you can enjoy your favorites long after the smoke of Raider Red's shotgun blasts fade into history.
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Author : Nelson Harris
Number of Pages : 128
Release Date : 2004-08-18
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
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Product Description In early October 1872, Charles Minor opened a small land-grant institution, consisting of 29 students, 3 faculty members, and a single building, in the town of Blacksburg, Virginia. Now, 130 years later, the once small agricultural college is recognized as Virginia’s largest university—Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Out of its humble beginning of donated livestock, seeds, machinery, and books, Virginia Tech has emerged as a leading research university that is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top engineering and business schools. The university is also home to a tremendous athletic program that continually produces many of the nation’s top ranked athletes. Today, Virginia Tech also serves as a major economic engine for the economy of Southwestern Virginia. The Campus History Series: Virginia Tech illustrates the university’s emergence through over 200 archival photographs, including images that capture the essence of student life, featuring happenings such as the old cadet rat parades, the first ring dance, the Highty-Tighties, the Huckleberry, sports events, and even the evolution of the school’s mascot, the Hokie Bird. Related Search : history series , virginia tech , va college |
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