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The Second Life of Mirielle West

Author : Amanda Skenandore
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 1496726529
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book The Second Life of Mirielle West written by Amanda Skenandore and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The glamorous world of a silent film star’s wife abruptly crumbles when she’s forcibly quarantined at the Carville Lepers Home in this page-turning story of courage, resilience, and reinvention set in 1920s Louisiana and Los Angeles. Based on little-known history, this timely book will strike a chord with readers of Fiona Davis, Tracey Lange, and Marie Benedict. Based on the true story of America’s only leper colony, The Second Life of Mirielle West brings vividly to life the Louisiana institution known as Carville, where thousands of people were stripped of their civil rights, branded as lepers, and forcibly quarantined throughout the entire 20th century. For Mirielle West, a 1920’s socialite married to a silent film star, the isolation and powerlessness of the Louisiana Leper Home is an unimaginable fall from her intoxicatingly chic life of bootlegged champagne and the star-studded parties of Hollywood’s Golden Age. When a doctor notices a pale patch of skin on her hand, she’s immediately branded a leper and carted hundreds of miles from home to Carville, taking a new name to spare her family and famous husband the shame that accompanies the disease. At first she hopes her exile will be brief, but those sent to Carville are more prisoners than patients and their disease has no cure. Instead she must find community and purpose within its walls, struggling to redefine her self-worth while fighting an unchosen fate. As a registered nurse, Amanda Skenandore’s medical background adds layers of detail and authenticity to the experiences of patients and medical professionals at Carville – the isolation, stigma, experimental treatments, and disparate community. A tale of repulsion, resilience, and the Roaring ‘20s, The Second Life of Mirielle West is also the story of a health crisis in America’s past, made all the more poignant by the author’s experiences during another, all-too-recent crisis. PRAISE FOR AMANDA SKENANDORE’S BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY “Intensely emotional…Skenandore’s deeply introspective and moving novel will appeal to readers of American history.” —Publishers Weekly

Second Life

Author : S. J. Watson
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062060600
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Second Life written by S. J. Watson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Go to Sleep, a sensational new psychological thriller about a woman with a secret identity that threatens to destroy her. How well can you really know another person? How far would you go to find the truth about someone you love? When Julia learns that her sister has been violently murdered, she must uncover why. But Julia's quest quickly evolves into an alluring exploration of own darkest sensual desires. Becoming involved with a dangerous stranger online, she's losing herself . . . losing control . . . perhaps losing everything. Her search for answers will jeopardize her marriage, her family, and her life. A tense and unrelenting novel that explores the secret lives people lead—and the dark places in which they can find themselves—Second Life is a masterwork of suspense from the acclaimed S. J. Watson.

Coming of Age in Second Life

Author : Tom Boellstorff
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691168342
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Coming of Age in Second Life written by Tom Boellstorff and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of people around the world today spend portions of their lives in online virtual worlds. Second Life is one of the largest of these virtual worlds. The residents of Second Life create communities, buy property and build homes, go to concerts, meet in bars, attend weddings and religious services, buy and sell virtual goods and services, find friendship, fall in love--the possibilities are endless, and all encountered through a computer screen. At the time of its initial publication in 2008, Coming of Age in Second Life was the first book of anthropology to examine this thriving alternate universe. Tom Boellstorff conducted more than two years of fieldwork in Second Life, living among and observing its residents in exactly the same way anthropologists traditionally have done to learn about cultures and social groups in the so-called real world. He conducted his research as the avatar "Tom Bukowski," and applied the rigorous methods of anthropology to study many facets of this new frontier of human life, including issues of gender, race, sex, money, conflict and antisocial behavior, the construction of place and time, and the interplay of self and group. Coming of Age in Second Life shows how virtual worlds can change ideas about identity and society. Bringing anthropology into territory never before studied, this book demonstrates that in some ways humans have always been virtual, and that virtual worlds in all their rich complexity build upon a human capacity for culture that is as old as humanity itself. Now with a new preface in which the author places his book in light of the most recent transformations in online culture, Coming of Age in Second Life remains the classic ethnography of virtual worlds.

My Second Life

Author : Faye Bird
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374348863
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book My Second Life written by Faye Bird and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published in the United Kingdom by Usborne Publishing"--Title page verso.

Second Life

Author : Brian A. White
Publisher : Que Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0132714493
Total Pages : 982 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Second Life written by Brian A. White and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live your Second Life to the fullest! Create Your Virtual Life in an Incredible Online World...Right Now! Imagine a virtual landscape where everything is created and owned entirely by residents like you. Imagine a place where you can enjoy sunsets, ride a jet ski, buy land, plant a garden, get a tattoo, go sky diving, spend an evening dancing the night away, or relax at home by the fire. Picture a world vividly developed, socially dynamic, and strikingly real where you can bring previously unimaginable things to life with friends from around the globe. This is Second Life®, the hottest Internet phenomenon in years…maybe ever! Now, there’s a totally real, totally independent guide to Second Life. This full-color book is as rich as Second Life itself! It’s packed with insider tips, easy step-by-step techniques, and interviews with dozens of SL residents telling you what they wished they knew when they started! Brian White pulls no punches: You’ll learn exactly what’s great and not so great about SL...how to thrive in its unique culture, and how to create your dreams! The more time you spend in Second Life, the more useful this book will become...teaching you more advanced skills; everything from vehicle construction, Linden Scripting Language, particle systems, to creating custom animations and the new sculpted prims! Visit the companion site in Second Life to find all the textures and objects from this book as well as the contributor’s gallery and other goodies: http://slurl.com/secondlife/humuli/222/123/29

The Second Life of Nick Mason

Author : Steve Hamilton
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399574336
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book The Second Life of Nick Mason written by Steve Hamilton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An NPR and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Library Journal Best Thriller of the Year “A gamechanger. Nick Mason is one of the best main characters I've read in years.”—Harlan Coben From New York Times-bestselling, two-time Edgar-award-winning author Steve Hamilton comes an unforgettable new hero, a man who will walk out of prison and into a harrowing double life that is anything but free. Nick Mason has already spent five years inside a maximum security prison when an offer comes that will grant his release twenty years early. He accepts—but the deal comes with a terrible price. Now, back on the streets, Nick Mason has a new house, a new car, money to burn, and a beautiful roommate. He’s returned to society, but he's still a prisoner. Whenever his cell phone rings, day or night, Nick must answer it and follow whatever order he is given. It’s the deal he made with Darius Cole, a criminal mastermind serving a double-life term who runs an empire from his prison cell. Forced to commit increasingly more dangerous crimes, hunted by the relentless detective who put him behind bars, and desperate to go straight and rebuild his life with his daughter and ex-wife, Nick will ultimately have to risk everything—his family, his sanity, and even his life—to finally break free.

The Second Life of Trees

Author : Aimée M. Bissonette
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN 13 : 0807572829
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Second Life of Trees written by Aimée M. Bissonette and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trees can live a very long time, but what happens when they die? This unusual book describes, in lyrical prose accompanied by colorful and graphic illustrations, that trees have a whole long second life, continuing to contribute to their habitat, the environment, and the cycle of life.

Second Life

Author : David Hoysted
Publisher : Melbourne Books
ISBN 13 : 1877096199
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Second Life written by David Hoysted and published by Melbourne Books. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of advocating for the one you love and the importance of resilience and courage in the face of trauma and adversity. The life, loneliness, anxieties, and needs of the long-term carer are examined. It provides a 'carer's eye view' of what quality of life is, and the value of palliative care at a time when the world embraces euthanasia. Above all, Second Life illustrates that love is everlasting.

A Practical Guide To Using Second Life In Higher Education

Author : Savin-Baden, Maggi
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335242146
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide To Using Second Life In Higher Education written by Savin-Baden, Maggi and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last five years there has been an increasing use of immersive virtual worlds, in particular Second Life, in Higher Education. A Practical Guide to Using Second Life in Higher Education is a pedagogically-informed text that guides staff in the use of Second Life for Higher Education. Although there are currently a growing number of books about Second Life available, much of the focus has been on designing the environment, ways of building and the general ease and use-value of the environment. This book is aimed at those who want to use Second Life for teaching in further and higher education. It provides both an overview and an in-depth stance about aspects of the immersive world for teaching, learning and assessment, as well as suggestions about researching (in) Second Life.

My Second Life

Author : Kinneth Hollaway
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595521312
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book My Second Life written by Kinneth Hollaway and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It came down on us like a brick wall. It hit my partner first and just took him. He flew backwards screaming-I couldn't help him, cause the flames were too hot. I just remember grabbing the radio and running. I turned around, and that wall of flames was right behind me. My mind stopped working, at that point. I knew that corridor like the back of my hand, so I followed suit twisting and turning so fast that the only thing I could hear were my breaths. They were so desperate, that I couldn't keep up with them. I heard someone shouting through the radio: "WE'VE GOTA CONTAINMENT TEAM ON THE " Then I heard static, and maybe some fire engines-then nothing. -My Second Life "Kinneth Hollaway jolts you into a black hole. The result is a wild ride; an exciting trip through the conquests of outrageous people!" -Dorian Murphy"Kinneth Hollaway's narrative fiction is ingenious! A novel not to be missed!" -Hua Nan"Emmanuelle is a wild edgy woman whose languid prose speaks an irresistible adventure." -Richard Anderson

Second Life Creations

Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Second Life Creations written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-21 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ### Second Life Creations Unleashing the Potential of Upcycling Step into a world where waste is reimagined and discarded materials find new life. "Second Life Creations” is your ultimate guide to transforming what others call trash into innovative, sustainable treasures. This eBook dives deep into the exciting realm of upcycling, offering clear, actionable insights into rekindling the potential of overlooked resources. **Chapter 1 Introduction to Second Life Creations** Begin your journey with a thorough exploration of upcycling history and the growing need for sustainable engineering. Understand the critical difference between upcycling and mere recycling, and discover the pioneers who kick-started this revolutionary movement. **Chapter 2 Materials Science for Upcycling** Learn to identify viable discarded materials and dive into their unique properties and potential uses. Equip yourself with advanced techniques in material testing to maximize upcycling success. **Chapter 3 Design Principles in Upcycling** Creativity meets functionality here. Uncover the secrets of innovative design and explore inspiring case studies of successful upcycled designs that blend beauty and purpose. **Chapter 4 Processing Techniques** Master the art of mechanical, chemical, and biological processing methods to effectively transform materials. **Chapter 5 Fabrication and Assembly** From customized machinery to modular design, this section provides the tools and techniques needed for integrating recycled components seamlessly. **Chapter 6 Electronics and Circuitry Upcycling** Reclaim, recondition, and redesign electronic components. Learn how to create smart technologies from old electronics, turning e-waste into future-forward breakthroughs. **Chapter 7 Renewable Energy Solutions** Explore solar panel upcycling, wind turbine innovations, and energy storage methods that turn repurposed batteries into green energy solutions. **Chapter 8 Sustainable Architecture and Construction** Transform waste into building materials and adopt eco-friendly construction practices. Discover inspirational examples of sustainable buildings that stand as testaments to the power of upcycling. **Chapter 9 Automotive and Transportation** Delve into the sustainable use of vehicle parts and explore upcycled transport designs that rethink how we move. **Chapter 10 Fashion and Textiles** Turn textile recycling into a statement of style. Explore sustainable fashion and fabric upcycling methods that redefine the industry. **Chapter 11 Art and Sculpture** Unveil the artistic potential of discarded materials. Engage with techniques and notable works that reveal the beauty hiding in the things we throw away. **Chapter 12 Community-Based Projects** Build community through upcycling. Learn about educational workshops, local initiatives, and the transformational impact of community-driven projects. **Chapter 13 Business and Economic Models** Understand the economics of upcycling. Dive into case studies of businesses that thrive on upcycling and scale your own sustainable venture. **Chapter 14 Policies and Regulations** Navigate the complex world of environmental regulations and policies. Ensure your upcycling efforts comply with certifications and promote sustainability. **Chapter 15 Future Trends in Upcycling** Stay ahead of the curve with insights into technological advancements and emerging materials. Embrace the future of sustainable engineering. **Chapter 16 Conclusion** Summarize the key insights, find inspiration for new innovations, and embrace a call to action that propels you into the world of upcycling with renewed vigor. "Second Life Creations" is more than just a book—it's a movement. Redefine sustainability and join the upcycling revolution today!

Blogs, Wikipedia, Second Life, and Beyond

Author : Axel Bruns
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9780820488660
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Blogs, Wikipedia, Second Life, and Beyond written by Axel Bruns and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2008 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores our developing participatory online culture, establishing the core principles which drive the rise of collaborative content creation in environments, from open source through blogs and Wikipedia to Second Life. Argues that what is emerging is no longer just a new form of content production, but a new process for the continuous creation and extension of knowledge and art by collarborative communities: produsage.

Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Sue Gregory
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
ISBN 13 : 177199133X
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (719 download)

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Download or read book Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Sue Gregory and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three-dimensional (3D) immersive virtual worlds have been touted as being capable of facilitating highly interactive, engaging, multimodal learning experiences. Much of the evidence gathered to support these claims has been anecdotal but the potential that these environments hold to solve traditional problems in online and technology-mediated education—primarily learner isolation and student disengagement—has resulted in considerable investments in virtual world platforms like Second Life, OpenSimulator, and Open Wonderland by both professors and institutions. To justify this ongoing and sustained investment, institutions and proponents of simulated learning environments must assemble a robust body of evidence that illustrates the most effective use of this powerful learning tool. In this authoritative collection, a team of international experts outline the emerging trends and developments in the use of 3D virtual worlds for teaching and learning. They explore aspec ts of learner interaction with virtual worlds, such as user wayfinding in Second Life, communication modes and perceived presence, and accessibility issues for elderly or disabled learners. They also examine advanced technologies that hold potential for the enhancement of learner immersion and discuss best practices in the design and implementation of virtual world-based learning interventions and tasks. By evaluating and documenting different methods, approaches, and strategies, the contributors to Learning in Virtual Worlds offer important information and insight to both scholars and practitioners in the field.

SPS2020

Author : K. Säfsten
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1643681478
Total Pages : 706 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (436 download)

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Download or read book SPS2020 written by K. Säfsten and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2020-12-24 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge-intensive product realization implies embedded intelligence; meaning that if both theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of a subject is integrated into the design and production processes of products, this will significantly increase added value. This book presents papers accepted for the 9th Swedish Production Symposium (SPS2020), hosted by the School of Engineering, Jönköping University, Sweden, and held online on 7 & 8 October 2020 because of restrictions due to the Corona virus pandemic. The subtitle of the conference was Knowledge Intensive Product Realization in Co-Operation for Future Sustainable Competitiveness. The book contains the 57 papers accepted for presentation at the conference, and these are divided into nine sections which reflect the topics covered: resource efficient production; flexible production; virtual production development; humans in production systems; circular production systems and maintenance; integrated product and production development; advanced and optimized components, materials and manufacturing; digitalization for smart products and services; and responsive and efficient operations and supply chains. In addition, the book presents five special sessions from the symposium: development of changeable and reconfigurable production systems; smart production system design and development; supply chain relocation; management of manufacturing digitalization; and additive manufacturing in the production system. The book will be of interest to all those working in the field of knowledge-intensive product realization.

Signal

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.U/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Signal written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Leadership in Chaordic Organizations

Author : Beverly G. McCarter
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420074180
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Leadership in Chaordic Organizations written by Beverly G. McCarter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supplying a clear vision of how to build high-performance teams, Leadership in Chaordic Organizations presents methods for improving operations through the application of complex systems engineering principles and psychological counseling techniques. Ideal for systems engineers, organizational managers, coaches, and psychologists, it addresses the

AFK, All of it

Author : Huckleberry Hax
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0244070032
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book AFK, All of it written by Huckleberry Hax and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALL FIVE NOVELS OF THE AFK SERIES: AFK. Definitely Thursday, Second Life(R) detective, reflects on cases and confessions, on love, on anger and on understanding the virtual world as perhaps the greatest liberator there has ever been. AFK, AGAIN. Step Stransky is dead. All that Thursday has to do is live with the fact of being his killer. AFK, INDEFINITELY. Step Stransky is dead. And everyone knows now it was murder. And everyone knows now it was Thursday who murdered him. Can she stay ahead of the law long enough to complete one last mission in the metaverse? AFK, INPURSUIT OF AVENGEMENT. The virtual world is changing. And Definitely Thursday is struggling to keep up. Once she tracked down metaverse cheats; now her job is to find criminals who would use the virtual world to con, rape and murder. AFK, AWAITING. Her partner is dead and the killer's coming for her next; meanwhile, her cover is blown and the authorities are once more on her trail. The net is finally starting to close around Thursday.