The narrative explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and spiritual growth through Pastor Paul Duncan's journey. Initially resistant to technology, Paul reluctantly accepts an Artificial Personal Assistant to ease his workload. As he discovers its capabilities in research and sermon writing, he develops a deeper, more complex relationship with the APA. This exploration leads to unforeseen consequences, raising questions about the implications of integrating AI into personal and spiritual realms.
Exploring the non-linear nature of time, this journal captures the essence of a long life through fifty-two weekly entries. It reflects on memories as they ebb and flow, navigating through turbulent rapids and tranquil moments. Each entry allows for contemplation, embracing the meandering path of recollection without urgency. The narrative invites readers to ponder the complexities of memory and the passage of time, illustrating how life’s experiences can be both chaotic and serene.
Don Thompson was born in Bakersfield, CA, in 1942, and has spent most of his life in Kern County. He has been publishing poetry since the early sixties, including over a dozen books and chapbooks. Back Roads won the 2008 Sunken Garden Prize. He was the subject of an LA Times profile, "Planted in the San Joaquin." More recently, A San Joaquin Almanac won the Eric Hoffer Award for chapbooks in 2021. He and his wife, Chris, live on her family's farm near Buttonwillow in a house that has been home to four generations. In 2016 he was selected as the first Poet Laureate of Kern County.
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The story follows Roger Carrington, a former CEO who faces a drastic fall from grace, ending up homeless under a Seattle freeway. As he struggles to adapt to his new life, he forms unexpected friendships with fellow inhabitants of the overpass, prompting him to confront his previously held beliefs about wealth and homelessness. This journey of survival leads him to reevaluate his self-centered past and uncover a newfound sense of purpose, challenging his conservative values along the way.
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The narrative explores the Mason family's turmoil upon discovering Luke's brother's ties to white supremacy, transforming their initial perception of the issue from a private political difference to a pressing moral crisis. As they confront loss and confusion, the family embarks on a journey of personal growth and resilience. Themes of love and hope permeate the story, making it a poignant exploration of tolerance and action in the face of hate. The book is also recommended for book clubs, with discussion questions available online and author participation via Zoom.
The collection features a range of jokes that Don Thompson has cherished and shared over the years, inspired by his fond memories of visiting his uncle's barber shop. Following his uncle's passing, Thompson was prompted by his sister to share one of their beloved jokes during the funeral, highlighting the deep connection humor holds in their family. This book serves as a tribute to that bond, offering readers a delightful assortment of jokes that reflect Thompson's lifelong passion for humor.
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Ekonom a sběratel současného umění, Don Thompson, poodhaluje vzrušující svět obchodování s uměleckými díly skrze principy behaviorální ekonomie. Zaměřuje se na iracionalitu lidského rozhodování, která ovlivňuje prodeje a nákupy uměleckých artefaktů. Čtenáři provádí prestižními aukčními síněmi, galeriemi a muzei, přičemž svůj výklad doplňuje neuvěřitelnými příběhy pracovníků těchto institucí.
Na nejvyšší cenové úrovni trhu se současným uměním ceny stoupají nejen díky uměleckým kvalitám, ale také poptávce superbohatých sběratelů a státních fondů, transakcím bez zdanění a prestižním veletrhům. Mnozí aktéři uměleckého světa dnes vidí v současném umění především jeho finanční hodnotu. Trh se současným uměním – obchodníci, agenti a aukční domy – je složitější, než se běžně předpokládá. Po vydání dvou předchozích knih o trhu s uměním lidé často žádali o vysvětlení jeho dynamiky. Behaviorální ekonomie poskytuje vhled do iracionality lidského chování a rozhodování a snaží se ovlivnit jednání sběratelů. Tato kniha nabízí pohled do světa obchodníků s uměním a aukčních domů, přičemž vypráví příběhy bývalých vedoucích pracovníků z New Yorku, Londýna, Lucemburku a Pekingu, kteří byli zodpovědní za nákup a prodej uměleckých děl.
