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Ordering food online is part of peoples lifebut it still comes with challenges. Customers often need to share personal delivery information across multiple restaurant systems, and in some cases, that data is passed to third parties without consent, creating serious privacy risks. Also, international travelers need to perform a currency exchange operation just to place a simple food order.This book introduces blockchain, Bitcoin, and a blockchain-based solution for the restaurant sector using Lisk. By leveraging decentralized technology, it proposes a customized system that eliminates intermediaries, reduces transaction fees, guarantees privacy, and security of operations.At the heart of this work is a Restaurant Proof of Concept built upon the Lisk sidechain network, enabling fast and secure food ordering using the LSK crypto asset. Through empirical studies, the author evaluates its performance in scalability, privacy, auditability, and costcomparing it to major blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Multichain.A standout feature is the hands-on testing with the Lightning Network on the Bitcoin Testnet, showcasing its strengths in speed and efficiency, as well its limitations for industries with specific operational needs.The comparative analysis between Lisk-SDK and the Lightning Network offers a unique perspective on blockchain adoption in retail. Whether youre a developer, researcher, or entrepreneur, this book delivers actionable insightsand its for you.

O retrofit traz dentro de si a proposta de fazer a reconverso de espaços vazios urbanos ou arquitetonicos em espaços habitados. De crescer sem demolir, inovar sem desperdiçar, projetar o amanh com o que ja esta de pe.Retrofit em multiviso reune autores de formaçes diversas (engenharia, arquitetura, urbanismo, direito, administraço, meio ambiente) que compartilham suas experiencias nessa arte de equilibrar o possivel e o desejavel, as limitaçes tecnicas e o desempenho ideal, a preservaço e a modernizaço, o custo e o valor social. Com fotos, graficos, quadros, plantas e imagens de projetos, cada capitulo apresenta desafios e soluçes de edificios conhecidos de grandes cidades que ganharam novos usos.Uma obra plural que revela o retrofit no apenas como instrumento de politica urbana, de sustentabilidade e de incluso social, mas tambem seu poder de reconectar a populaço a historia das cidades e criar continuidade entre passado e futuro.

Traverse a broad spectrum of intellectual critiques ranging from the art of literature to the noise of city streets. These essays combine biting wit with deep philosophical insight, targeting the absurdities of social conventions and academic pretense. The authors cynical yet brilliant voice offers a refreshing antidote to blind optimism. A definitive collection for those who appreciate sharp, unyielding cultural commentary.

Isolated by his high rank, a dying clergyman reflects on a life of ceremony that has left him spiritually hollow and estranged from his own humanity.

Investigate the true source of human kindness in a world driven by self-interest. This treatise rejects religious commands to establish compassion as the sole genuine moral incentive. By analyzing the conflict between egoism and malice, the text builds a secular foundation for ethics. A powerful argument that connects the suffering of one to the suffering of all.

An innocent girl guides her gambling-addicted grandfather on a desperate pilgrimage through the English countryside, fleeing the clutches of a monstrous, dwarfish moneylender.

Kate is a tomboy unsuited for the silk dresses of her new station, and her struggle against the stifling rules of the aristocracy is a poignant look at the cost of privilege.

Unlock the secrets of the human mind through a series of penetrating reflections on intellect and behavior. This volume challenges the reader to look beyond surface actions and understand the subconscious drives of the Will. Schopenhauer navigates the thin line between genius and madness with surgical precision. An intellectual journey that strips away the comforting illusions of rationality.

A kaleidoscope of Russian life that reveals the tragedy inherent in the mundane, where social conventions crush the dreams of the vulnerable.

A shadow falls over the city, unseen by the adults but felt by the children and the animals. As the giant walks, he leaves a trail of silence and empty beds, marking the passage of a devastating epidemic. A haunting fable that gives a monstrous form to the grief of a community under siege.

The Marshalsea prison is a world unto itself, shaping the life of a young woman who was born in its shadow. As a financial house of cards collapses, the line between the jailed and the free becomes blurrier. A profound critique of a society obsessed with status, where everyone is a prisoner of their own making.

From the early Frankish tribes to the grandeur of Versailles and the fires of revolution, the dramatic saga of France is told with clarity and narrative flair. This historical overview captures the spirit of a nation defined by its brilliant monarchs, devastating wars, and cultural shifts. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for understanding how centuries of conflict and innovation forged the modern French state. It is an engaging and educational journey through one of the most influential histories in the Western world.

The narrators second marriage becomes a nightmare as the sheer will of his first wife refuses to stay dead. Through the haze of opium, he watches the corpse of his new bride transform, revealing the dark, intellectual eyes of his lost obsession. It is a triumphant, terrifying assertion that the mind can conquer the finality of the grave.

In a sophisticated retelling of a classic myth, a young woman in the 18th century finds herself married to a mysterious man she is forbidden to see. Set against a backdrop of aristocratic intrigue and family jealousy, she must navigate a world of secrets to prove her loyalty and save her love. This atmospheric romance blends the elegance of the Enlightenment with the dark, enchanting undertones of traditional folklore. It is a captivating exploration of trust, betrayal, and the enduring power of a pure heart.

A cataleptic constructs a coffin with escape hatches and bells, terrified of waking up underground. His worst nightmare seems to come true in a confined wooden space, only to be revealed as a claustrophobic misunderstanding on a sloop. The story uses humor to dismantle the crushing weight of a morbid obsession.

The innocence of childhood collides with the harsh realities of the Roundhead uprising in this tense historical tale. With their fathers life hanging by a thread, a group of loyal siblings must conceal a dangerous secret within their own home. Every knock at the door brings the threat of discovery, turning a rustic domestic setting into a cage of fear. Courage comes in small sizes in this gripping story of family loyalty under fire.

A white patch of fur on a stray cat slowly takes the shape of the gallows, tormenting a guilt-ridden murderer. His attempts to destroy the creature only lead him to wall up his wifes corpse, unaware that his nemesis is trapped inside with her. The narrative is a masterclass in the psychology of guilt and the self-destructive impulse.

A brother and sister navigate the turbulent waters of family disgrace and financial ruin, their bond tested by the rigid expectations of their time. It is a sweeping, tragic story of loyalty and the unstoppable forces of nature and society that shape, and sometimes break, the human spirit.

A crown is a heavy burden for a small head, especially when surrounded by enemies masquerading as allies. Young Richard of Normandy finds himself a prisoner in a foreign court, his noble birthright threatened by French ambition. Escape requires more than just luck; it demands a courage far beyond his years and the cunning of a future king. Experience the high-stakes tension of medieval politics through the eyes of a child who refuses to break.

A charitable home for the blind serves as the perfect cover for a monstrous criminal running an insurance fraud ring. The detective must navigate a world without sight to catch a killer who uses the darkness as a weapon against the innocent.