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What's wrong with preferring domestic assistants with feminine personalities? We like our assistants to conform to gender stereotypes - so what? For one thing, Strengers and Kennedy remind us, the design of gendered devices reinscribes outdated and unfounded stereotypes. Strengers and Kennedy offer a Smart Wife "manifesta", proposing a rebooted Smart Wife that would promote a revaluing of femininity in society in all her glorious diversity.

Ever wondered how to master your home's heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort? Are you finding yourself lost in a maze of HVAC terms and diagrams? Fear no more! "The Beginners' HVAC Bible" is the ultimate guide you need to simplify heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems into easy-to-understand concepts and actionable steps. Written by industry expert Mike Thompson, this 4-in-1 guide is tailored for homeowners eager to conquer the complexities of HVAC without the headache. Discover how to: Decode HVAC jargon with easy-to-understand definitions. Select the perfect ...

On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach was a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of rural east Texas the size of Rhode Island for every piece of the shuttle and her crew they could find. Assisted by hundreds of volunteers, it would become the largest ground search operation in US history.

No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio, or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce. The Way Home is a modern-day Walden - an honest and lyrical account of a remarkable life lived in nature without modern technology. Mark Boyle, author of The Moneyless Man, explores the hard-won joys of building a home with his bare hands, learning to make fire, collecting water from the stream, foraging, and fishing.

In his book To Catch a Predator, Chris Hansen, the on-air correspondent for one of Dateline's most successful series, looks deeper into the world of child predators. The book expands beyond the Dateline series to include more commentary from psychological and criminal experts about the origins and methods of child predators, and includes substantive advice for both parents and children on how to protect kids who use the Internet.

Cybercrime is on the rise. Our information is more valuable and vulnerable than ever. It’s important to learn to protect ourselves from those who wish to exploit the technology we rely on daily. Cybercriminals want to steal your money and identity and spy on you.

This audiobook examines a variety of different animal homes. Animals shown include a red-eyed tree frog, a black widow spider, a snail, an arctic hare, a beaver, a nuthatch bird, and a bat.

Discover the magic of a fully integrated lifestyle with "The Connected Home," your comprehensive guide to transforming your living space into a seamless symphony of technology and convenience. This groundbreaking eBook will navigate you through the burgeoning world of smart technology, from the fundamental concepts that knit together a digitally enhanced home to the intricate details of the latest home automation systems. Embark on a journey through the evolution of smart home technology in Chapter 1, exploring how far we've come and the amazing benefits these advancements offer for ...

**Discover the Art of Living A Journey to Your Dream Home with 'The Curated Home'** Transform the way you perceive and create your living spaces with 'The Curated Home'. This exceptional eBook delves deep into the intimate relationship between art and the environment you call home. Imagine unlocking the secrets of personalizing your space in a way that not only reflects your unique taste but also elevates your day-to-day living experience. 'The Curated Home' invites readers on a compelling odyssey through 20 thought-provoking chapters, each a beacon guiding you to the heart of artful living...

Growing up in deeply conservative Saudi Arabia, Suad Aldarra felt stifled. The daughter of Syrian parents, she railed against the extreme strictures placed on women in Saudi society at the time and the rising prejudice her family faced as migrants. When the opportunity arose to study software engineering at Damascus University, she jumped at the chance to move to the city she loved for a degree of freedom she'd never known. But when the war started, everything changed.

Get into IT software and make six figure income working from home. Chose the best and achieve your dreams. it is not necessary to be very technical or to write code to get into IT. Code is now mostly written by ChatGPT type conversational AI. AI, Cloud, Security, Agile, Project Management, PO, IOT, Quantum Computing-learn what the latest technologies are in 2024. You have to start from somewhere and this is the easiest way to learn at your convenience on a weekend. Understand how these technologies can help a business, individual, governments, and society. Pick up the jargon and build your ...

Traditional content creation techniques can waste a lot of time and be a huge source of irritation. Writer's block can be stressful and result in generic, uninspired content that doesn't leave a lasting impression. This can happen as a result of the hours spent looking for ideas, the money spent on hiring a writer, or any combination of these. It can be difficult and is all too typical to struggle with producing content that is distinctive and truly original. While some people have had success utilizing ChatGPT to create content, the majority are unable to do so and instead create simple ...

Transform your living space into the ultimate smart home! This hands-on guide simplifies the world of home automation, giving you the knowledge to enhance your home's security, comfort, and energy efficiency—without needing to be a tech genius. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover: Step-by-Step Setup: Learn how to install and integrate smart devices, including lights, thermostats, locks, and cameras. Device Ecosystems Explained: Compare top platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit to choose the one that fits your lifestyle. Energy Efficiency Tips: Automate your ...

Want to 3D print objects? Objects you can be proud of and show off to everyone you know? Then you need to keep reading… 3D printing is a lot of fun; it’s something you can tinker with endlessly as you find new things to print and figure out the best processes. But it’s also something that can cause frustration when things don’t work the way you expected, especially as you’re just getting started. Although 3D printing is not easy, it becomes easier once you know the right tips & tricks to troubleshoot problems. In the book 3D Printing Made Easy: For Newbies and Hobbyist, you’ll ...

Introducing the ultimate guide for modern homesteaders!Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this eBook will help you identify technology opportunities to streamline your homesteading journey. With chapters covering everything from sustainable energy solutions and intelligent water management, to DIY raspberry pi systems and connected gardening strategies, you'll have all the tools you need to succeed. Discover how to use the internet for homesteading research and education, set up your homesteading laboratory, and design and build greenhouses and high tunnels using the ...

Dive into "Home Sweet Home", an informative and comprehensive new eBook focused on the timely and essential topic of aging in place. As longevity increases, so does the desire to spend golden years comfortably residing in a familiar and cherished home. This comprehensive guide takes you through the journey of transforming the dwelling into a safe, convenient, and comfortable space, no matter where the hands of time may lead. Starting with a solid understanding of aging and its impact on daily living, "Home Sweet Home" digs deep into the concept of aging in place, presenting a detailed ...

In this one-of-a-kind memoir, Jack Clemons - a former lead engineer in support of NASA - takes listeners behind the scenes and into the inner workings of the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs during their most exciting years. Discover the people, the events, and the risks involved in one of the most important parts of space missions: bringing the astronauts back home to Earth. Clemons joined Project Apollo in 1968, a young engineer inspired by science fiction and electrified by John F. Kennedy's challenge to the nation to put a man on the moon.

Don't be a victim! Malicious cyber actors may leverage your home network to gain access to personal, private, and confidential information. Help protect yourself, your family, and your work by practicing cybersecurity-aware behaviors, observing some basic configuration guidelines, and implementing the following mitigations on your home network.

Unleash the FULL potential of your home with "Building Your Own Smart Home with Raspberry Pi"! This transformative eBook will guide you step-by-step through the exhilarating world of smart home technology and Raspberry Pi. Just imagine: optimizing your home's energy consumption, surveilling key areas, and transforming everyday household fixtures into cutting-edge, smart devices - all at the tip of your fingers. Embark on this thrilling journey that begins with the basics of smart home technology and swiftly moves through choosing the perfect Raspberry Pi model. Master the art of setting up ...

Are you tired of constantly paying high electricity bills every month? Imagine having a reliable and sustainable source of energy that not only saves you money but also benefits the environment. In this comprehensive and easy-to-follow eBook, Harness the Wind, we guide you through the entire process of harnessing wind power for your home. Starting from the basics of wind power, you will gain a clear understanding of your energy needs, as well as how to choose the right wind turbine design for your location. You'll learn about the materials needed to build a home wind turbine and how to ...