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J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 | P E R S P E C T I V E 4 3 R E S O U R C E S MOVING TO MARS: DESIGN FOR THE RED PLANET BY MIKE ASHLEY, STEPHEN PETRANEK, FRED SCHARMEN, LYDIA KALLIPOLITI, DAISY GINSBERG, KIM STANLEY ROBINSON Moving to Mars is the fi rst book ever to thoroughly explore the crucial role that design will play in the collective endeavor to travel to and inhabit Mars. A comprehensive overview of both past and current developments in space travel and colonization, it begins with the evolution of the space suit and rocket technology; it then proceeds to explore a wide range of fascinating and never-before-seen projects on Mars-specifi c habitations, covering everything from space-ready cutlery to clothes, furniture and speculative habitats. Illustrated with color images of rarely seen drawings, concepts and prototypes, plus newly commissioned essays by the designers, artists and scientists who are charting the path forward to Mars, this book literally reveals a whole new future for humankind, fl eshing out a vision of an everyday reality on another planet. THE PEOPLES GUIDE TO A.I. BY MIMI ONUOHA, DIANA NUCERA Systems that use artifi cial intelligence (AI) are quietly becoming present in more and more parts of our lives. But what does this technology really mean for people, both right now and in the future? The Peoples Guide to A.I. is a comprehensive beginner's guide to understanding AI and other data-driven tech. The guide uses a popular education approach to explore and explain AI-based technologies so that everyone—from youth to seniors, and from non-techies to experts—has the chance to think critically about the kinds of futures automated technologies can bring. The mission of The Peoples Guide to A.I. is to open up conversation around AI by demystifying, situating and shifting the narrative about what types of use cases AI can have for everyday people. THE ARCHITECTURE OF TREES BY CESARE LEONARDI, FRANCA STAGI Using nearly two decades' worth of research, Italian architects Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi present a strong case for a built environment that celebrates the autonomy of trees—those silent forms of life that are all too often treated as passive backdrop. This English-language edition of the 1982 classic includes a new introduction by architects Andrea Cavani and Giulio Orsini in addition to original essays by Augusto Pirola and Stagi. The book takes up in the tradition of a large- format botanical reference work, featuring over 550 quill-pen illustrations of 212 species of trees from across Europe, augmented with shade and color analyses that meticulously document their seasonal transformations.