Future Building

In The Design of Future Things, best-selling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth-talking GPS units to cantankerous refrigerators. Exploring the links between design and human psychology, he offers a consumer-oriented theory of natural human-machine interaction that can be put into practice by the engineers and industrial designers of tomorrows thinking machines.

From the essentials of smart home design to advanced topics like AI-driven healthcare, sustainable energy solutions, and immersive entertainment systems, this book offers actionable insights and inspiring case studies to empower you to embrace the future of living. Whether you're a tech-savvy homeowner, an architect, or an enthusiast dreaming of a smarter world, this book provides the knowledge and tools to bring your vision to life. Explore detailed case studies, forward-thinking predictions, and step-by-step guidance to make the smart home of tomorrow a reality today.

Money management can be challenging, especially for young women navigating career paths, life goals, and financial independence. Your Money, Your Future is a practical, empowering resource that tackles everything from building wealth to spending smartly, helping listeners create a solid foundation for financial success. Beginning with the importance of a positive money mindset, this guide walks listeners through key aspects of financial well-being, including setting clear goals, advancing in your career, and creating a healthy work-life balance.

This book is a powerful call for nonprofits and movement organizations to rethink their internal systems and processes—and to bring workplace culture and management into alignment with their political values and liberatory missions. Drawing on two decades of experience in community organizing and nonprofit leadership, Niloufar Khonsari guides us in transforming our workplaces by decentralizing power; implementing collective governance structures; and centering principles of transparency, equity, and mutual care.

In Harnessing Disruption, Sarah E. Kreps—a national security expert and military veteran—offers a fresh, clear-eyed framework for understanding the social and political dynamics that shape technological change. From nuclear weapons to AI, cryptocurrency, and social media, breakthrough innovations rarely arrive without backlash. Disruption is not collapse. History shows it is part of a recurring pattern.

Master essential life skills for a thriving future—even if you’re just starting your journey! Are you a teen eager to face life with confidence and independence? Or a parent, teacher, or mentor wanting to give teens the tools to thrive? Essential Skills for Teens to Succeed in Life is the practical "how-to" guide for building confidence, independence, and real-world readiness—without pressure or judgment.

Join corporate executive and leadership speaker Nona Jones as she takes you on a personal journey of healing from the past so you can move forward with freedom and hope. Many of us aspire to achieve status, wealth, and notability in the hopes that those things will erase the pain of our past...

Seeking funding for group homes, I encountered Lucas at a fundraiser, where he proposed sponsorship through a fake marriage. I accepted his proposal to help give financial stability to my child and community projects. His compassionate nature, ability to fulfill my needs, and philanthropic endeavors captivated me. Now entangled in a ruse marriage with Lucas, his warmth as a single dad mirrored his daughter's smile. Despite my concealed pregnancy and ensuing upheaval, Lucas's unwavering support made challenges surmountable.

Are you fed up running your construction company? Sick of not being paid what you are worth? Stressed out with poor cashflow and low profits? Would you like to have a proven strategy to give you more time, freedom and money? Building Your Future is a practical business guide designed specifically for business owners in the construction and service industry who want to grow a highly successful and profitable business while reclaiming more time and freedom.

“A gift to future generations.”—Cecile Richards, author of Make Trouble “Our storytellers meet the moment with powerful insight and testimonials.”—Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley A galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must...

Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) was an educator, author, intellectual and orator, who founded Tuskegee University in 1881. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the most prominent leader in the African American community.

We all live busy lives, and managing our money effectively can help us avoid unnecessary stress. If you are living paycheck to paycheck, or if you are just trying to manage your money better, this book contains useful information on how to do so. Learning how to control your expenses is key to achieve financial success. That is just the first step; then we must invest for the future and build a solid savings plan.

Choosing Leadership gives listeners the tools to sharpen their leadership skills, putting the responsibility for personal growth and professional development in their own hands. It counters stereotypes that lead us to believe it takes a fancy title, big budget, impressive credentials, charisma, or innate leadership traits to be a "leader." Rather, leadership is a choice; you choose when to manage and when to lead. It provides an opportunity to answer tough questions of yourself, process your own life lessons, reflect on your unique experiences, and create your best future self.

From zillennial finance expert “Mrs. Dow Jones” comes a groundbreaking, judgment-free personal finance guidebook about how to grow your wealth. The world has not been kind to the finances of Gen Z and millennials—recessions, the crushing weight of student loans, inflation, high housing...

Obesity is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including genetics, behavior, and environment. It significantly increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Understanding these contributing factors is crucial for effective prevention and management. This book offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to preventing obesity and its associated health risks.

Real Estate has always been seen as the cornerstone way to create wealth. The land and properties where people live, work, and play is the literal foundation of everything. Since the days of the creation of America and the rest of the world, land settlers, owners, and buyers have counted on Real Estate to be the one industry that is for sure a start to creating true currency and wealth. Today, with technology and the world in our hands we have access to more information than ever to learn about interest rates, a booming market, and innovative ways to invest.

Me 2.0 shows job seekers and established professionals alike how to leverage the power of online media for personal empowerment and career success. There is no job security anymore, which means that the way we manage our careers has forever changed. Now everyone in the world is your competition, and the single greatest differentiator you have is your personal brand. With social media tools, blogs, and mobile applications, there are endless opportunities to become known and connect with other people.

Imagine stepping into a fully immersive game, socializing with friends from around the globe in a virtual lounge, or exercising in an environment tailored to your exact preferences—all from the comfort of your home. Smart Entertainment explores the incredible advancements in AR/VR technologies that are turning these fantasies into realities, and reveals the innovative applications that will shape how we relax, connect, and have fun in the future.

Alan Schnurman has learned and lived by these principles and discovered how to fill his professional and personal lives with great successes: success in real estate investing, success as a businessperson, and success as a partner, husband, father, and friend. I Can, I Will, I Must has the author, Alan, showing how his lessons and experience apply to real estate investing, yes, and also to an entire approach to living that is fulfilling, rewarding, and will make you a richer person on every level.

"Smart Ecosystems: Integrating Nature and Technology in Future Cities", the latest installment in the acclaimed Building Digital Twin Metaverse Cities series, delivers a visionary blueprint for urban environments of the future—where cutting-edge technology harmonizes with the beauty of nature. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Samuel Li explores how cities can transition from resource-intensive hubs to regenerative spaces that nurture biodiversity, promote sustainability, and enhance human well-being.