The author discusses his experiences as the top free climber in the world, a sport that requires climbers to ascend rock faces with only their hands, shoes, and chalk, with harnesses used only to prevent falls, if at all.
This unique book bridges the gap between ubiquitous computing (UBICOMP) and third generation mobile communication. A first-of-its-kind, this resource helps you decide which are the most promising technologies to use for specific mobile communication applications. Scenarios indicate how new applications will be developed and how to implement them. It points out each technology's distinguishing characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, to help you determine if a certain implementation is feasible and what performance level you might expect. The book features an informative discussion on how mobile network operators plan ongoing services and manage resources. Moreover, you learn how Internet providers, portal operators and content providers develop the right platforms for multimedia services, content aggregation and selection towards mobile Internet applications. In addition, future trends are considered. This book is an authoritative, practical reference for all your current and future projects in the field.
Since the early days of big wall exploration in the U.S.,Yosemite has emerged as one of the world's leading rock climbing destinations. Established and emerging climbers make pilgrimages here, to test themselves on Yosemite's cliffs. This combination of peerless rock, fabulous sculptural cliffs, and hundreds of magnificent climbs finds its way into Yosemite, a stunning, four-color book by world-renowned climber, Alex Huber and climber/photographer Heinz Zak. Essays by well-known climbers accompany a range of superb color landscape photographs that echo the great traditions of the Ansel Adams and the Sierra Club large format books of the 1970s. Contributors include: Jim Bridwell Mark Chapman Peter Croft Warren Harding Lynn Hill Thomas Huber John Long Jerry Moffatt Dean Potter Royal Robbins Heinz Zak
In their classic Aspect Pattern Astrology, Bruno & Louise Huber introduce their system of holistic horoscope interpretation, where the pattern of the aspects in the birth chart reveals the key to understanding hidden, often unconscious, motivation. This second edition has full colour illustrations, demonstrating the full power of this approach.
Everything is digital – whether it concerns the private sphere, work or public life. The technological progress involves both enormous chances and great risks. What are the social challenges we face? Which role does ethics play? Will the digital revolution necessarily serve the common good?Experts from various fields, among them computer science, economy, sociology and philosophy, address these questions and contribute to a necessary critical dialogue.
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