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Viking Goddesses

by E. Kaman

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 Viking Goddesses, the second edition of the first volume of the "Forbidden Knowledge" series, offers a captivating exploration of Norse mythology, with a focus on powerful women. Part I introduces the enigmatic Völur, and through the tales of Freyja, Gullveig, and Menglöð, readers are transported to a world where goddesses wield immense influence. Then the book delves into the age of the Nornir, weavers of fate, and introduces readers to Valkyries, mistresses of death, and swan maidens. Finally, we meet the revered Dísir. Part II examines the transition of divine women into earthly affairs, revealing intriguing changes within Norse society. Lastly, the book provides valuable appendices for those eager to discover more about Norse language and literature. With over 60 illustrations enriching the narrative, "Viking Goddesses" offers an engaging journey into the captivating realm of Norse mythology and the enduring legacy of its female figures.
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Viking Magic

by E. Kaman

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 "Viking Magic," the second installment in the Forbidden Knowledge series, embarks on a captivating journey into the mystical realms of Old Norse magic. This non-fiction book meticulously examines and interprets stories and poems of Icelandic sagas to bring forward the secrets of the magic wielded by the Norse people. The exploration begins with an immersive look into the magical worldview of the Vikings, unraveling concepts like Hugr - the unity of mind, or the protective force of Hamingja. As the narrative unfolds, readers are guided through captivating stories, displaying the depth of Viking magical traditions. Venturing into the supernatural, the book brings to life the mysteries of revenants and the enigmatic realm of Hel - the land of the dead. Trolls, both legendary and contemporary are studied, exploring their role in Norse mythology and their presence in today''s digital landscape. The heart of the book delves into the intricacies of Viking magic, dissecting practices like divination and clairvoyance, the power of words, and the fascinating art of illusion. The encyclopedic content of the Appendices includes topics ranging from deviant burials to the Oseberg Ship, from ancient curses to the Shamanic Drum, presenting a supplement to the various facets of the subject. With over 50 illustrations, this book provides a unique and insightful analysis of Viking magic. The meticulous translation of every detail from original manuscripts, along with hyperlinks to relevant sources, ensures that readers gain an authentic understanding of the magical legacy left behind by the Norse people.
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Handbook Of Research On Contemporary Theoretical Models In Information Systems

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 Theory is considered to be the bedrock of academic research, often being viewed as the foundation upon which scientific enquiry is organized and built. Despite its ubiquity throughout information systems research, there is much that remains unknown about theory.
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Social Interactive Television - Immersive Shared Experiences And Perspectives

by David Geerts, Konstantinos Chorianopoulos e Pablo Cesar

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 Television, since its invention, has been considered to be a social link between people. Continually enhanced by innovation, the next frontier for this technological phenomenon will focus on the actual natural capabilities of the medium.
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Information Technology And Constructivism In Higher Education - Progressive Learning Frameworks

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 Constructivism and the deployment of information technology into higher education classrooms are each widely discussed in academic literature, but generally without a critical perspective on their interaction from a pedagogical point of view as new technology is continuously unveiled.
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E-Government Interoperability And Information Resource Integration - Frameworks For Aligned Development

by Hans Solli-Saether e Petter Gottschalk

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 Improved interoperability between public organizations as well as between public and private organizations is of critical importance to make electronic government more successful. This book focuses on the integration of fresh technologies into digital government, generating insights into e-government interoperability.
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Instructional Design Frameworks And Intercultural Models

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 The global technological marketplace has brought with it the need to address international and local target audiences. This book offers practical applications for the construction of user interfaces, products, services, and other online environments useful in the development of culture-based designs.
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Information And Communication Technologies Management In Turbulent Business Environments

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 Covers topics such as e-technology, knowledge management, and security and risk management. This book informs business managers of important ICT strategy in changing business environments, and techniques for effective ICT development. It is suitable for practitioners, researchers, and academicians.
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Integrated Approaches In Information Technology And Web Engineering - Advancing Organizational Knowledge Sharing

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 There is proliferation of information-technology and, especially, Web-based approaches to the implementation of systems and services. This book offers insights into the field of Web engineering.
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Collaborative Computer Security And Trust Management

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 As the Internet grows and connects the world in new ways, computer security must become global and collaborative to understand and react to harmful security threats.
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Proliferation Of The Internet Economy - E-Commerce For Global Adoption, Resistance, And Cultural Evolution

by Mahmud Akhter Shareef, Michael D. Williams, Nitish Singh e Yogesh Kumar Dwivedi

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 Offers insights into the globalization of e-commerce and the minimization of the digital divide between developed and developing countries. This book specifically addresses and explains the adoption and proliferation of global e-commerce.
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Post-Mining Of Association Rules - Techniques For Effective Knowledge Extraction

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 There is often a large number of association rules discovered in data mining practice, making it difficult for users to identify those that are of particular interest to them. Therefore, it is important to remove insignificant rules and prune redundancy as well as summarize, visualize, and post-mine the discovered rules.
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Handbook Of Research On Technology Project Management, Planning, And Operations

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 Systems planning and management have become increasingly important in the digital economy with new technologies having significant implications for corporate strategies.
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Localization Algorithms And Strategies For Wireless Sensor Networks

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 Wireless localization techniques are an area that has attracted interest from both industry and academia, with self-localization capability providing a highly desirable characteristic of wireless sensor networks.
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E-Novation For Competitive Advantage In Collaborative Globalization - Technologies For Emerging E-Business Strategies

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 The Web has metamorphosed into a powerful vehicle for the development and delivery of new, emergent products and services, creating vast implications for organizational strategies. This work highlights business products, services, strategies, and philosophies drawn from a collaborative information platform.
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Cognitive And Emotional Processes In Web-Based Education - Integrating Human Factors And Personalization

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 A preliminary classification of individual characteristics that affect the outcome of learning procedures is the distinction between cognitive and emotional parameters. This covers a wide spectrum of human factors and comprises a very important research area in Web-based learning.
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E-Strategies For Technological Diffusion And Adoption - National Ict Approaches For Socioeconomic Development

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 Offers a comprehensive coverage and definitions of the important issues, concepts, trends, and technologies related to the adoption, diffusion, and adaptation of national electronic strategies for ICTs in socioeconomic development.
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Multimodal Human Computer Interaction And Pervasive Services

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 The use of multimodality combined with mobile devices allows a simple, intuitive communication approach and generates new and pervasive services for users. This title provides theoretical and practical concepts, methodologies, and applications used to design and develop multimodal systems.
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Handbook Of Research On Web 2.0, 3.0, And X.0 - Technologies, Business, And Social Applications

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 The Handbook of Research on Web 2.0, 3.0, and X.0: Technologies, Business, and Social Application examines the social, cultural, and ethical issues of next generation web techonlogies, discussing real-world examples and case studies valuable to academicians, researchers, and practitioners.
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Handbook Of Research On Hybrid Learning Models - Advanced Tools, Technologies, And Applications

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 The Handbook of Research on Hybrid Learning Models: Advanced Tools, Technologies, and Applications collects emerging research and pedagogies related to the convergence of teaching and learning methods.
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Ubiquitous Commerce For Creating The Personalized Marketplace - Concepts For Next Generation Adoption

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 Ubiquitous commerce (u-commerce) creates a dynamic convergence of the physical and digital, producing Web-based wireless and next-generation technologies in ways that generate new levels of convenience and value for buyers and sellers.
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Utilizing Open Source Tools For Online Teaching And Learning - Applying Linux Technologies

by Lee Chao

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 It is necessary for online teaching designers and developers to understand the roles played by open source products in developing and supporting an online learning system.
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Handbook Of Research On Computational Grid Technologies For Life Sciences, Biomedicine And Healthcare

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 Grids are used in many sectors of life sciences, including basic sciences such as genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. This book examines art methodologies and developments of grid technologies applied in different fields of life sciences. It includes over 25 contributions in grid technologies for life sciences, biomedicine, and healthcare.
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Quantitative Quality Of Service For Grid Computing - Applications For Heterogeneity, Large-Scale Distribution, And Dynamic Environments

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 Distinguished from conventional parallel and distributed computing, the innovative field of grid computing focuses on resources shared among geographically distributed sites, providing high qualitative services for users and applications.
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