Mark Wallace delves into the darker corners of the human psyche and society, often employing elements of the gothic universe. His prose is distinguished by a piercing gaze into the absurdity and tedium of the contemporary bureaucratic nightmare. Through detailed descriptions and introspective moments, Wallace reveals the hidden tensions and anxieties that shape our reality. His writing style is both precise and evocative, drawing readers into the intricate worlds of his characters.
Set against the backdrop of San Diego's urban landscape, this long poem captures the city's essence from September 2015 to May 2016. It intricately weaves through various elements of city life—apartment complexes, streets, and coffee shops—while reflecting on the coexistence of humans and other creatures. The meditative tone invites contemplation, yet underlying tensions hint at deceptive realities. The observer's experience is one of both distance and connection, as the imagery evokes a sense of longing for a complete understanding of the environment.
Focusing on intelligent decision support systems (IDSS), this book guides readers through building these systems using MiniZinc, an open-source constraint programming language. It covers the design and behavior of IDSS projects, introduces combinatorial optimization problems, and emphasizes the importance of modeling for problem-solving. The text details various algorithms for decision support, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, and addresses scalability challenges. Practical applications and puzzles are included to enhance the learning experience.
'As a GTD devotee for nearly two decades, I know how these principles have transformed my own work life. So I'm thrilled that David Allen is bringing his brilliance to the most important audience of all: Our young people. Today's teenagers face a tsunami of distractions and pressures. This practical and powerful book will ease their stress and focus their minds in ways that will last a lifetime' - Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive 'If you learn these techniques, they'll pay off for decades' - Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit The most interconnected generation in history is navigating unimaginable amounts of social pressure, both in personal and online interactions. Very little time, focus or education is being spent teaching and coaching this generation how to navigate the unprecedented amount of 'stuff' entering their lives each day. How do we help the overloaded and distracted next generation deal with increasing complexity and help them not only survive, but thrive? How do we help them experience stress-free productivity and gain momentum and confidence? How do we help them achieve autonomy, so that they can confidently take on whatever comes their way? Getting Things Done for Teens will train the next generation to overcome these obstacles and flourish by coaching them to use the internationally renowned Getting Things Done methodology. In its two editions, David Allen's classic has been translated into dozens of languages and sold over a million copies, establishing itself as one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. Getting Things Done for Teens will adapt its lessons by offering a fresh take on the GTD methodology, framing life as a game to play and GTD as the game pieces and strategies to play your most effective game. It presents GTD in a highly visual way and frames the methodology as not only as a system for being productive in school, but as a set of tools for everyday life. Getting Things Done for Teens is the how-to manual for the next generation - a strategic guidebook for creating the conditions for a fruitful and effective future.
Set against the backdrop of post-2008 financial turmoil in San Diego County, this collection of poems explores the uncertainty and chaos of the era. Through sharp and often satirical language, it examines economic, environmental, and personal crises, questioning the role of poetry in clarifying life amidst confusion. The work grapples with skepticism while seeking to uncover a glimmer of hope and belief in the power of art to illuminate reality.
Objev dokonalé metody, se kterými zvládneš bez stresu školu, sport, rodinu, přátele i zábavu. Tato kniha tě zbaví nesoustředěnosti, pomůže ti vytvořit si plán a navíc díky ní pochopíš mnohé o tom, jak funguje naše mysl. Mít vše hotovo pro teenagery není obyčejná knížka.
Je to chytrý průvodce a balík skvělých nástrojů pro život – pro tvůj úspěšný život. Původní kniha Davida Allena Mít vše hotovo je velmi slavná: po celém světě na ni nedají dopustit miliony lidí, kteří se rozhodli lépe si uspořádat život. Mít vše hotovo pro teenagery ji přizpůsobuje potřebám tvé generace. Svět je čím dál složitější a naučit se zvládat změny bude tvou superschopností!
