The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust (Werbach Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust (Werbach Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

How the blockchain--a system built on foundations of mutual mistrust--can become trustworthy.The blockchain entered the world on January 3, 2009, introducing an innovative new trust architecture: an environment in which users trust a system--for example, a shared ledger of information--without

X-Ray Architecture (Colomina Beatriz)(Pevná vazba)

'A new theory of architecture is on the horizon.' -Ashley Simone, BombHow our medical obsessions and the image of the body influence modern architecture. This book explores the impact of medical discourse and diagnostic technologies on the formation, representation and reception of modern

Disintermediation Economics: The Impact of Blockchain on Markets and Policies (Kaili Eva)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a coherent Blockchain framework structured around microeconomics, macroeconomics, and political economyBrings together leading and experienced policy makers, corporate practitioners, and pioneering academics from top universitiesOffers a road map of Blockchain best practices that can be

Beyond the West: New Global Architecture (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

Beyond The West inspires a fresh understanding of global contemporary architecture beyond the Western Countries. Architects throughout the world work against a backdrop of rapidly growing cities, changing societies and climate, and emerging economies. But while Western architecture has largely

Mesopotamia - Ancient Art and Architecture (Bahrani Zainab)(Pevná vazba)

The only comprehensive survey in print of the art and architecture of ancient

Casa Bohemia: The Spanish-Style House (Paul Linda Leigh)(Pevná vazba)

A celebration of the uniquely vibrant architecture and interiors of classic and new Spanish-style houses in the southwestern and southern United States, Mexico, and Spain. Casa Bohemia showcases a collection of some of the most beautifully preserved Spanish style houses, from restored haciendas in

Houses of the National Trust - New Edition (Greeves Lydia)(Pevná vazba)

Modern Architecture and the Sacred: Religious Legacies and Spiritual Renewal (Anderson Ross)(Pevná vazba)

Modern Architecture and the Sacred provides a timely reappraisal of architecture's manifold engagements with notions of the sacred in the twentieth century. A wide range of case material is presented over sixteen contributed essays - including the work of iconic modernist architects such as Le

Digital Finance: Security Tokens and Unlocking the Real Potential of Blockchain (Hines Baxter)(Pevná vazba)

Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business, Healthcare, Education, and Government(Pevná vazba)

Examines the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and uses of blockchain technology applications in a variety of industries, and how this technology can further transparency and security. The book highlights a range of topics, including cryptography, smart contracts, and decentralized

Beauty and the East: New Chinese Architecture (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

The transformation of China in the past three decades has been nothing short of spectacular. Now a cultural and economic player on the world stage, its rise has also given air to a new generation of architects and interior designers. China previously looked to the West for architectural references,

Landscapes of the National Trust (Daniels Stephen Professor)(Pevná vazba)

The third in the bestselling series of Houses of the National Trust and Gardens of the National Trust, this is a richly illustrated book providing new perspectives on the British landscape. From the dramatic hills of the Lake District to the mysterious fens of eastern England and the beaches and

Chinese Architecture: A History (Steinhardt Nancy)(Pevná vazba)

An unprecedented survey of the origins and evolution of Chinese architecture, from the last millennia BCE to today Throughout history, China has maintained one of the world's richest built civilizations. The nation's architectural achievements range from its earliest walled cities and the First

The New Architecture of Wine: 25 Spectacular California Wineries (Hebert Heather)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrate the sophisticated blend of agriculture and style that defines California wine country.With well-told stories and stunning photography, author Heather Hebert features the architecture of 25 California wineries in her alluring new book, The New Architecture of Wine.As wine tourism has

The End of Money: The Story of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution (New Scientist)(Paperback)

Game Engine Architecture, Third Edition (Gregory Jason)(Pevná vazba)

In this new and improved third edition of the highly popular Game Engine Architecture, Jason Gregory draws on his nearly two decades of experience at Midway, Electronic Arts and Naughty Dog to present both the theory and practice of game engine software development. In this book, the broad range of

Dune: The Lady of Caladan (Herbert Brian)(Pevná vazba)

From Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, Dune: The Lady of Caladan is a brand new novel in the internationally bestselling Dune series. Lady Jessica, mother of Paul, and consort to Leto Atreides. The choices she made shaped an empire, but first the Lady of Caladan must reckon with her own betrayal

Poetry of Place: The New Architecture and Interiors of McAlpine (McAlpine Bobby)(Pevná vazba)

An appealing approach to creating dwellings blending vernacular styles, fine craftsmanship, and indigenous materials. This volume features the recent projects of McAlpine, one of the country's most highly respected architecture and interior design firms, renowned for its timeless houses

The Suitcase (Naylor-Ballesteros Chris)(Pevná vazba)

A powerful story about immigration, trust, and new beginnings, full of heart and humanity, for anyone who has ever felt unwelcome or out of place. Perfect for fans of Allen Say, Francesca Sanna, and Yuyi Morales. When a weary stranger arrives one day, with only a suitcase, everyone is full of

Commercializing Blockchain: Strategic Applications in the Real World (Welfare Antony)(Pevná vazba)

The accessible, non-technical guide to applying and benefiting from blockchain technology. Blockchain has grown at an enormous rate in a very short period of time. In a business context, blockchain can level the playing field between small and large organisations in several ways: Exact copies of

Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (No Contributor)(Pevná vazba)

Blockchain and artificial intelligence are perhaps the two most significant disruptive technologies this century and both will significantly rewire the world of global financial markets and the world in which we live. While blockchain offers a number of significant advantages over traditional forms

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (Phillips David)(Pevná vazba)

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern concrete architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 49 of the most recently completed and influential

Jacqueline Kennedy and the Architecture of First Lady Diplomacy (Moore Jr John Allphin)(Pevná vazba)

Jacqueline Kennedy and the Architecture of First Lady Diplomacy offers a unique rhetorical analysis of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's communication uncovers five forms of soft diplomacy that catapult her to the top of all American first ladies as a model of international

Elizabethan Architecture (Girouard Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Elizabethan and Jacobean architecture-- the uniquely strange and exciting buildings built by the great and powerful, ranging from huge houses to gem-like pavilions and lodges designed for feasting and hunting--is a phenomenon as remarkable as the literature that accompanied it, the literature of