technological innovations

"Through wit and wisdom, [the author] explains why autonomous cars are being made and what the future of automated cars is . . . encourages [people] to consider autonomous cars as an entirely new machine, something beyond cars as [they are] understood today . . . considers how [people will] get along with these robots that will take over cars' jobs, what they will look like, what sorts of jobs they may do, what can be expected of them, how they should act, ethically, how they can be fun, and how to make sure there's still a place for those of who love to drive with manual or automatic transmission"--Adapted from back cover.

"A [handbook] outlining the theory and practice of using active learning techniques in a library setting..."--amazon.com.

Discusses how books and reading have changed over time and how technology has altered the reader's relationship with books.

Discusses the future of reading after the advances in tablet and cell phone technology.

War has at some point touched every nation. Beginning with ancient history and following through to the present, this book addresses the question of why war exists, and explains the shapes in which it occurs. It will lead young readers on a journey through time by tracing weapons from the earliest stones and clubs to modern technological military warfare. Along with the evolution of weaponry through the ages, it also goes into the development of protective gear, transportation, communication, and military strategies.

"Explains why digital urban technology is the key to meeting the overwhelming pressures of population growth, resource scarcity, and big data and ensuring a sustainable global future"--Provided by publisher.

"Digital citizenship curriculum needs to be taught at two levels at once--horizontal (the world immediately around students) and vertical (connecting to the rest of the world). This book provides education leaders a strategic road map that demonstrates how to incorporate these concepts into the curriculum . . . [It] provides a five-year-plan for developing a digital citizenship program in your school; covers such topics as digital ethics and leveled approaches to digital citizenship; walks through the digital citizenship responsibilities and opportunities inherent in various roles, including library media specialists, classroom educators and special ed teachers; and offers strategies for spreading digital citizenship internationally and explores the future of digital citizenship"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the impact that changes in technology and information systems have had on city planning and design.

Argues that humans will have to keep pace with machines in order to become prosperous in the future and identifies strategies and policies for businesses and individuals to use to combine digital processing power with human ingenuity.

"Introduces the reader to x-ray machines."--Provided by publisher.