New Releases by Greg Shaw

You probably know the story of the late Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. You might not recognize the name of her husband, Charlie Soap, yet his role as a Native community organizer is no less significant. Combining memoir, history, and current affairs, Last One Walking charts for the first time the life and work of this influential Cherokee. In telling this story, author and former journalist Greg Shaw gives voice to his sources. As a longtime colleague and friend of the family, he draws on his many travels and interviews with Soap and on previously unpublished writings, including a Soap family history penned by Mankiller, included here as the book’s prologue. Shaw offers a rich profile of Soap’s singular career—particularly as a champion of water rights. In managing public infrastructure projects, housing assistance, and water development in the Cherokee Nation, Soap has exemplified ga-du-gi, the Cherokee word for community members working together for the collective good. Shaw portrays a dynamic partnership between Soap and Mankiller. Together they reignited community development for the Cherokee people by listening to everyone, including the poorest of the poor, and hearing their pleas for reliable water, a basic human need and a sacred element in Cherokee culture. Charlie Soap’s name in Cherokee, Ohni ai (ᎣᏂ ᎠᎢ), translates as “the last one walking.” In the Cherokee wolf clan, this is the member who trails the rest of the pack to watch for danger and opportunity. The last one walking forms a bond of trust with the pack’s leader. The Native American fight for land has been well chronicled, but the fight for water has not. Last One Walking helps to fill that void with a narrative that is also deeply moving, revealing on every page the spirit of ga-du-gi.

Otis the Kindergarten Cat is a heartwarming story that introduces children to the joys and adventures of kindergarten through the eyes of Otis, a charming black cat who resides in the school. Written by Greg Shaw and beautifully illustrated by Merryn Williams, Otis is not only a story but also a tool for parents and caregivers to prepare preschool-aged children for their big step into kindergarten. Otis enjoys the quiet of the school on a Sunday afternoon, and as the week progresses, we follow his escapades in and around the classroom, from napping under a sunflower in the garden to joining in on snack time with milk and cookies. Each day brings new adventures, reflecting the daily rhythm of school life. Otis includes a section for parents and caregivers with helpful information on promoting early learning, emphasizing the importance of love, attention, and the joys of reading. It includes questions for children to encourage discussion about their own experiences and expectations of school.

Writer and journalist Greg Shaw brings us his first collection of poems. Shaw''s poetry is built on the memory of sadness and humor, despair and hope. Places-a cold urban street, an enveloping forest, etc.-stir the poetic senses.

Kevin Scott, Diretor de Tecnologia da Microsoft, em seus mais de vinte anos de experiência na área da Ciência da Computação, observou múltiplas narrativas sobre a inteligência artificial se desenrolarem, poucas das quais a colocam como algo positivo. Baseando-se em sua bagagem adquirida crescendo no interior dos Estados Unidos e o caminho percorrido até o Vale do Silício, ele usa essas vivências para tecer críticas à recepção da inteligência artificial, incentivar o investimento nessa tecnologia revolucionária e possibilitar uma consciência sobre o real potencial da IA. Do especialista em computação e CTO da Microsoft, O futuro da inteligência artificial é um guia informativo, reflexivo e envolvente queinvestiga um dos assuntos mais comentados da atualidade de modo inteligente e acessível.

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BUSINESS BESTSELLER The future of work is already here, and what this future looks like must be a pressing concern for the current generation of leaders in both the private and public sectors. In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine. How can we survive and thrive in the face of such drastic change? Deanna Mulligan offers a practical, broad-minded look at the effects of workplace evolution and automation and why the private sector needs to lead the charge in shaping a values-based response. With a focus on the power of education, Mulligan proposes that the solutions to workforce upheaval lie in reskilling and retraining for individuals and companies adapting to rapid change. By creating lifelong learning opportunities that break down boundaries between the classroom and the workplace, businesses can foster personal and career well-being and growth for their employees. Drawing on her own experiences, historical examples, and reports from the frontiers where these issues are unfolding, Mulligan details how business leaders can prepare for and respond to technological disruption. Providing a framework for concrete and meaningful action, Hire Purpose is an essential read about the transformations that will shape the next decade and beyond.

Uma viagem pelos bastidores da transformação contínua da Microsoft. Bestseller do New York Times Uma viagem pelos bastidores da transformação contínua da Microsoft e uma visão privilegiada da vaga de tecnologias inteligentes que se aproxima. Satya Nadella analisa o modo como as pessoas, as organizações e as sociedades podem e devem transformar-se, como devem «fazer refresh» à sua persistente demanda por novas energias, novas ideias e maior capacidade de relevância e renovação. Contudo, Faça Refresh é, sobretudo, um livro sobre pessoas e sobre a maneira como uma das qualidades humanas mais essenciais - a empatia - poderá tornar-se ainda mais valiosa, num mundo em que os avanços tecnológicos prometem alterar mais do que nunca o estado de coisas. Para complementar as suas reflexões acerca de espantosos progressos científicos como a inteligência artificial, a realidade mista ou a computação quântica, o CEO da Microsoft descreve a sua infância, antes de emigrar para os EUA, e o percurso pessoal e profissional que o conduziu à liderança da empresa. Faça Refresh é uma astuta contemplação do que se espera de um líder consciencioso e deliberativo em busca de melhorias - para ele, para a empresa e para a sociedade. Com Prefácio de Bill Gates

** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller ** In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape. There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban knowledge workers and the professional class, a utopian tale of enhanced productivity and convenience. But there is a third way to look at this technology that will revolutionize the workplace and ultimately the world. Kevin Scott argues that AI has the potential to create abundance and opportunity for everyone and help solve some of our most vexing problems. As the chief technology officer at Microsoft, he is deeply involved in the development of AI applications, yet mindful of their potential impact on workers—knowledge he gained firsthand growing up in rural Virginia. Yes, the AI Revolution will radically disrupt economics and employment for everyone for generations to come. But what if leaders prioritized the programming of both future technology and public policy to work together to find solutions ahead of the coming AI epoch? Like public health, the space program, climate change and public education, we need international understanding and collaboration on the future of AI and work. For Scott, the crucial question facing all of us is this: How do we work to ensure that the continued development of AI allows us to keep the American Dream alive? In this thoughtful, informed guide, he offers a clear roadmap to find the answer.

The Future Computed: AI and Manufacturing is the next book in Microsoft''s The Future Computed series looking at the impact of AI on society. The book features stories from industry leaders and policymakers from around the world, sharing insights into how customers can progress their AI journey. IT also sets out suggestions about how countries can build competitive manufacturing sectors while delivering AI and addressing short-term disruption.

“At the core, Hit Refresh, is about us humans and the unique quality we call empathy, which will become ever more valuable in a world where the torrent of technology will disrupt the status quo like never before.” – Satya Nadella from Hit Refresh “Satya has charted a course for making the most of the opportunities created by technology while also facing up to the hard questions.” – Bill Gates from the Foreword of Hit Refresh The New York Times bestseller Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing. It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform and “hit refresh” in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. Microsoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as a sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders. “Ideas excite me,” Nadella explains. “Empathy grounds and centers me.” Hit Refresh is a set of reflections, meditations, and recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.

The Ability Hacks is the story of two Microsoft hackathon teams, one in the summer of 2014 and one the following summer of 2015. The first would pioneer new software to revolutionize the mobility of tens of thousands of people who live with severe paralysis caused by ALS, Parkinson''s, cerebral palsy and traumatic neurological injuries. The second team would pioneer software to help kids with dyslexia read and love learning for the first time in their lives. This is the story of two small groups of driven, focused and passionate software engineers, program managers, marketers and advocates. It''s the story of realizing the transformative power of technology for people with disabilities, not just for traditional consumer and industrial markets. It''s the story of doing something truly great -- improving outcomes for everyone, discovering a design ethos and blazing a new trail for accessibility. Read more:More than one billion people around the world live with a disability of some kind, and it''s estimated two-thirds of us know someone with a disability. Almost everyone will be temporarily or permanently impaired at some point in life, and those who survive to old age will experience increasing difficulties in functioning, according to the World Health Organization. This book explores an optimistic belief that computer software and hardware can empower people with disabilities in a multitude of scenarios. As one engineer interviewed for The Ability Hacks said, "It''s not about the technology. It''s about the people."

“At the core, Hit Refresh, is about us humans and the unique quality we call empathy, which will become ever more valuable in a world where the torrent of technology will disrupt the status quo like never before.” – Satya Nadella from Hit Refresh “Satya has charted a course for making the most of the opportunities created by technology while also facing up to the hard questions.” – Bill Gates from the Foreword of Hit Refresh The New York Times bestseller Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing. It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform and “hit refresh” in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. Microsoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as a sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders. “Ideas excite me,” Nadella explains. “Empathy grounds and centers me.” Hit Refresh is a set of reflections, meditations, and recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.

In this thesis the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen using gold-palladium supported catalysts is described. The direct route presents a greener and sustainable alternative to the current industrial manufacture process. This work aims to meet industrial requirements set by Solvay® which would make the direct process industrially viable. The drawback preventing the requirements being met is the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen over a catalyst can yield water as well as hydrogen peroxide. Once H2O2 is formed, it can be consumed by either reduction or decomposition. Thus, the rates of the subsequent reactions must be minimized to increase the selectivity and therefore H2O2 concentration to a desirable level. Aspects of the catalyst design and reaction variables have been studied over three results chapters. Firstly, the thermal treatment conditions have been altered, ultimately producing a catalyst with no activity to the H2O2 consumption under standard conditions. Switching off H2O2 hydrogenation was concluded to be due to an increase in Pd2+, isolating active Pd0 species. Secondly, active catalysts to both the synthesis and hydrogenation of H2O2 have been produced with no halide; the addition of halide has been shown to decrease hydrogenation activity while maintaining synthesis activity. Finally, a biphasic solvent system and a constant flow of gases through the reaction medium have been examined in order to produce higher H2O2 concentrations. In the former case H2O2 is extracted in-situ from an immiscible organic phase. The production of a 3 wt% H2O2 solution highlights the potential of such a system. In the latter case a semi-continuous flow reactor is utilised increasing the H2O2 concentration up to ca. 1 wt% (from ca. 0.2 wt%). The reactor allowed H2 selectivity and H2O concentration to be measured as a function of time, thus providing greater insight into catalyst activity.

Meurtres, tensions et règlements de comptes : des intrigues s''entrelacent dans un jeu de travelling et de zoom. Tous les décors se retrouvent dans une seule et unique image, celle de la couverture.

Reproductions from Greg Shaw''s 70''s era zines, Who put the bomp and Bomp!

This book aims to ensure that students in any area of higher education have a good foundation in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) that is required to research and produce written and oral presentations successfully at university and in professional contexts.The text helps students:? Understand how computers are used in teaching and learning? Understand the principles of the computer-human interface? Gain skills and understanding of the Internet including Internet research and use of email? Gain skills in using a word-processor to prepare assignments and reports? Gain skills in using presentation software? Gain skills in using spreadsheet softwareThis book takes a problem based learning approach with scaffolding to assist the reader to understand and learn bydoing. There are practical exercises throughout designed to assist in this. ICT is changing rapidly and students and universities use different variations of computers and software. Consequently, a focus on generic principles and skills involved in using a computer is taken. The book will be useful for both beginning computer users and users that have some skills and knowledge but wish to extend these.Greg Shaw (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Charles Darwin University where he teaches and conductsresearch in information communication technology and adult education and training.

Baby forest animals awake in the morning and the world welcomes them.

This is a story of a group of animal friends who live in a meadow. The group consists of a mouse family, a squirrel, a chipmunk, a frog and a crow. Mrs. Mouse has been hired to do spring cleaning at Mr. Samuel Farnsworth Squirrels home. She arrives with her four children in tow. Being a child with an active imagination, little Alan Mouse soon finds himself in trouble. Only the timely arrival of Franklin Frog keeps Alan from getting hurt. The Mouse children enjoy life as only children can, and ask questions that children will. The adults, as well as the children, learn a few lessons along the way, and end up being better friends as a result.

Tertiary education today clearly represents diversity, displayed through the range of institutions and educational programs offered, the differences in student characteristics, including physical, psychological, economic, social and academic, the different cultural and language backgrounds of learners, and the different locations and conditions where learning takes place. Recognising diversity is important, but this is only part of what is required of tertiary teachers and institutions. More important for the success of tertiary teaching and learning is how teachers and institutions deal with diversity. Dealing with diversity, at times, requires changes in policy, institutional structure, the roles of institutions and their staff, learner activities, curriculum, teaching methods and technology. This book examines issues of diversity in the tertiary education sector and the changes that are taking place. It presents a range of case studies and approaches for dealing with diversity in tertiary education. Throughout the chapters the underlying sub-theme of this book - ''dealing with diversity'' - is that good teaching is needed to bring about better and more efficient learning for students in increasingly diverse learning communities. Dr Greg Shaw is Senior Lecturer in Education at Charles Darwin University where he teaches and conducts research in adult education and training, educational technology, tertiary teaching and learning. He holds a PhD in adult learning in rural and remote contexts. He has convened two international conferences on tertiary teaching and is the co-author and editor of a number of publications on university teaching and learning. He is an active consultant and has recently worked in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and China.

Gives the full details of every Doors live show, including names of venues, opening acts, and press coverage, presented in chronological order

Profiles Hall of Fame inductees and discusses the development of music scenes and genres in this companion to the awards ceremony.