Scott Smith Books
Scott Smith is the founder and managing partner of Changeist, a consulting company that conducts futures research for businesses, NGOs, and governments. Changeist’s clients include Nokia, NASA, UNICEF, and the UK government. This is his first book.
Madeline Ashby is a science-fiction writer and consulting futurist. In addition to authoring Company Town and the Machine Dynasty book series, Ashby has also written numerous short stories and is a regular contributor to Slate and the MIT Technology Review.
How to Future
What's How to Future about?
How to Future (2020) arms you with a structured approach to prepare for multiple futures, as a business and an individual. In a fast-moving world where so much seems unpredictable, we can orient ourselves toward plausible future scenarios by recognizing changing trends in information – and using these observations to inform strategic decisions. In a business setting, effective futuring can mean the difference between relevance and obsolescence.
Who should read How to Future?
- Business or government leaders looking to future-proof their organizations
- Knowledge-hungry people interested in futurology
- Futurist writers looking to hone their skills
The Ruins
What's The Ruins about?
The Ruins by Scott Smith is a gripping horror novel that follows a group of friends who embark on a vacation to Mexico. When they decide to explore some ancient ruins, they soon realize they are not alone. Trapped and surrounded by a malevolent force, they must fight for their lives in a desperate bid for survival. This chilling and suspenseful tale will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Who should read The Ruins?
- Horror fiction enthusiasts who enjoy eerie and unsettling stories
- Readers who appreciate suspenseful and intense narratives
- Individuals interested in psychological exploration of fear and human nature