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Past and Future Presence
While uses and studies of XR technology within STEM-based education have been plentiful in recent years, there has been lesser or even, at times, a lack of coverage for this novel learning tool in the arts and humanities.Past and Future Presence aims to bridge some of that gap by presenting research-based theory and case studies of successful application and implementation of XR technology into postsecondary educational settings, ranging in topics from ancient to modern languages, classical and contemporary art, and reenvisioned historical scenes and events presented in ways never seen before. The studies also contemplate how this novel medium can enhance and supplement learning in classroom...
Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2020. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The 19 full papers were selected from 49 submissions and present novel, and innovative work in areas including in art, science, design and engineering regarding computer-based systems or devices that provide intelligent human interaction or entertainment experience. The papers are grouped in sessions on thematical issues on Big Ideas and Ethics; Haptics, Audio, and Internet of Things (IoT); Industry and Government; Machine Learning (ML); and Extended Reality (XR) and Human Computer Interaction (HCI).
The Road to Cali
“I didn’t know if I could be a mother. I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to be a mother. Nothing in my upbringing seemed to support motherhood.” So begins Corinne Chateau’s odyssey to claim the mother in herself and embark upon an unexpected journey that will lead her to a child in the distant Republic of Georgia. The Road to Cali is about not giving up. It is the story of a rescue––of both a child and oneself. Also available on CD as an audiobook: www.ChateauHickey.com
Ethical Considerations of Virtual Reality in the College Classroom
Ethical Considerations of Virtual Reality in the College Classroom collects case studies that address both pedagogical and ethical foundations of extended reality tools in postsecondary learning environments across disciplines. With today’s institutional programs and faculty leveraging cutting-edge virtual, augmented, and mixed reality opportunities to teach and promote achievement goals, it is imperative that new research into these technologies speaks directly to their challenges and affordances within broad academic settings. This book showcases real-world examples of faculty members who chronicle and develop their use of VR tools across learning contexts and student populations by creating their own digital experiences, adapting open-source tools, integrating commercial products, amplifying crucial course content, analyzing outcomes data, and more. Nontechnical readers will come away with a new understanding of key terms and concepts associated with virtual reality and essential heuristics for evaluating the ethical implications of immersive approaches.
The Big Picture
Katie is forced to leave the foster family she loves, an endangered town drive-in, and a boyfriend who suddenly can’t take his eyes off his ex. As life with her mom takes a serious nosedive, Katie must rely on her faith to keep it together.
Dirty Books
WELCOME TO "DIRTY BOOKS," THE LAUGH-OUT-LOUD 2ND INSTALLMENT IN THE ONE NIGHT STAND CLUB SERIES THAT PROVES SOMETIMES, LIFE CAN BE STRANGER (AND HOTTER) THAN FICTION. Carlie Taylor, a shy and (often clumsy) erotic romance author, decides to walk on the wild side at Club Nocté’s latest event - a masquerade party. What's the harm in a little anonymous fun? Well, when that fun leaves you with flashbacks of a stranger's kiss and the world's most baffling case of déjà vu, things get interesting. Enter Adam, a personal trainer with abs that deserve their own Instagram account (oh wait, they have one). When he starts training Carlie, the sparks fly—but not just from the workout burn. There's...
AWAKENING
Brian, the evil, glowing, green eyed monster from The Cloak, and Brian's Return is back. This time A changed man. Harry Brandon, an uneducated, middle aged man, living alone after the death of his parents, is suffering from a broken heart since his childhood sweetheart married the town's only Doctor. When she becomes a widow, she attempts to re-unite with Harry, only too late. He has become involved with another woman.
A Finger of Land on an Old Man’s Hand
Chronicles in words and photographs the 1962-64 adventures of young men inspired by naturalist Joseph Wood Krutch’s book, “The Forgotten Peninsula,” about Baja California (1961). Then a sparsely populated raw wilderness, Baja proved a formidable challenge to men and equipment within its mountainous, sometimes lush, sometimes barren, desert environments, spectacular geology and complex ecologies bracketed by oceans. They enjoyed encounters with wild animals; found bountiful places to hunt and fish; met frontier families of the kindest sort; experienced Pacific storms, and love in a frontier village; met gold prospectors, hermits and one-of-a-kind characters. They encountered brigands and fools; had life-threatening events; found gold nuggets and rescued lost team members. Plant photography was among the author’s interests, only partially foiled by wind-blown sand fouling his camera lens. Most important, they learned about themselves and their relations with nature and God -- finding their own answers or clarifying what they hoped to better understand. Major contributions to this book were provided by Earl’s life-long friend Mark Winheld.
Digital Anatomy
This book offers readers fresh insights on applying Extended Reality to Digital Anatomy, a novel emerging discipline. Indeed, the way professors teach anatomy in classrooms is changing rapidly as novel technology-based approaches become ever more accessible. Recent studies show that Virtual (VR), Augmented (AR), and Mixed-Reality (MR) can improve both retention and learning outcomes. Readers will find relevant tutorials about three-dimensional reconstruction techniques to perform virtual dissections. Several chapters serve as practical manuals for students and trainers in anatomy to refresh or develop their Digital Anatomy skills. We developed this book as a support tool for collaborative ef...
Elsie Sees It Through
London, 1943. The War in Europe is raging. After Elsie bumps into a young soldier, they are both attracted to each other and in time, become close friends. Elsie lives with her widowed mother in a small North London house and has a close relationship with her long-time friend, Julia, who would like that relationship to become more personal and intimate. After the young soldier Brian proposes marriage to Elsie, she doesn't know who to choose. Conflicted, Elsie doesn't know what she wants, or what she believes is her destiny. While sweeping changes take place across England and the rest of the world, Elsie must come to terms with her life and her future, and navigate a difficult, thorny path to happiness.
