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Taylor & Francis Advanced Photoshop Elements 7 for Digital Photographers
Book SynopsisThis essential guide for intermediate/advanced photographers has now been fully updated for Elements 7. Bestselling author and Elements guru Philip Andrews turns his expansive knowledge to this powerful application, delivering, once again, a practical approach in a crystal-clear writing style. For the advanced Elements user, this book offers a standalone guide to advancing knowledge of the software. For those with a little less experience, it works seamlessly in conjunction with Philip's other Elements guide: Adobe Photoshop Elements 7: A visual introduction to digital photography. Philip expands on the solid foundation delivered by that title to deliver a master-guide that shows you just how powerful this deceptively simple software package can be. Throughout the book, Philip takes a pro's approach, emphasising a streamlined, non-destructive workflow. Diverse chapters cover the entire spectrum of photographic potential offered by the software, including key
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Advances in Experimental Philosophy of Action
Book SynopsisWhat is self-control? Does a person need to be conscious to act? Are delusions always irrational? Questions such as these are fundamental for investigations into action and rationality, as well as how we assign responsibility for wrongdoing and assess clinical symptoms. Bridging the gap between philosophy and psychology, this interdisciplinary collection showcases how empirical research informs and enriches core questions in the philosophy of action.Exploring issues such as truth, moral judgement, agency, consciousness and cognitive control, chapters offer an overview of the current state of research, present new empirical findings and identify where future experimental work can further advance the frontier between philosophy and psychology. This is an essential resource for anyone looking to better understand how science and philosophy can meaningfully inform our knowledge of human agency.Trade ReviewThis cutting-edge collection impressively covers a wide range of topics, ranging from free will and moral responsibility to monothematic delusions. There is something here for everyone with an interest in the philosophy of action – experimental or otherwise – and for everyone with an interest in the very lively field of experimental philosophy. * Alfred Mele, William H. and Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University, USA *This impressive volume makes a powerful case for the value of experimental philosophy of action by showcasing recent experimentally-informed work on free will, self-control, moral judgment, reasoning, assertion, and animal agency. It undeniably advances our understanding of some of the most interesting questions at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, and the law. * Manuel Vargas, Professor of Philosophy, University of California San Diego, USA *This volume is a must for anyone interested in contemporary experimental work related to action theory. It beautifully illustrates ways in which a variety of experimental data can inform and constrain philosophical theorizing about action, normal and compromised agency, free will, ethics, and responsibility. * Adina L. Roskies, The Helman Family Distinguished Professor, Dartmouth College, USA *Many subfields in philosophy have profited from close engagement with relevant empirical sciences. With this volume, edited by Henne and Murray, philosophy of action takes a major step in this direction. These essays seamlessly weave together philosophical and empirical perspectives as they tackle core questions about agency. * Chandra Sripada, Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry, University of Michigan, USA *Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Notes on Contributors Introduction to Advances in Experimental Philosophy of Action, Samuel Murray and Paul Henne 1. Consciousness, Phenomenal Consciousness, and Free Will, Justin Sytsma and Melissa Snater 2. Skilled Action and Metacognitive Control, Myrto Mylopoulos 3. Bringing Self-Control into the Future, Samuel Murray 4. Who is Responsible? Split Brains, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Implicit Attitudes, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 5. The Everyday Irrationality of Monothematic Delusion, Paul Noordhof and Ema Sullivan-Bissett 6. Truth, Perspective, and Norms Of Assertion: New Findings and Theoretical Advances, John Turri 7. The Distinct Functions of Belief and Desire in Intentional Action Explanation, Joanna Korman 8. Free Enough: Human Cognition (and Cultural Interests) Warrant Responsibility, Cory J Clark, Heather M Maranges, Brian B Boutwell, and Roy F Baumeister 9. Beyond the Courtroom: Agency and the Perception of Free Will, Edouard Machery, Markus Kneer, Pascale Willemsen, and Albert Newen 10. Do Rape Cases Sit in a Moral Blindspot? The Dual Process Theory of Moral Judgment and Rape, Katrina L. Sifferd 11. How People Think About Moral Excellence: The Role of Counterfactual Thoughts in Reasoning about Morally Good Actions, Shane Timmons and Ruth M.J. Byrne 12. Why Idealized Agency Gets Animal (and Human) Agency Wrong, Caroline T. Arruda and Daniel J. Povinelli Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc FrontEnd BackEnd Development with HTML CSS
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Hal Leonard Ableton Grooves Programming Basic and Advanced
Book SynopsisABLETON GROOVES: PROGRAMMING BASIC AND ADVANCED DRUM GROOVES WITH ABLETON LIVE
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Pearson Education (US) Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment
Book SynopsisThe late W. Richard Stevens was the acclaimed author of UNIX Network Programming, Volumes 1 and 2, widely recognized as the classic texts in UNIX networking; TCP/IP Illustrated, Volumes 1-3; and the first edition of this book. Stephen A. Rago is the author of UNIX System V Network Programming (Addison-Wesley, 1993). Rago was one of the Bell Laboratories developers who built UNIX System V Release 4. He served as a technical reviewer for the first edition of Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment. Rago currently works as a research staff member in the Storage Systems Group at NEC Laboratories America.Table of ContentsForeword to the Second Edition xix Preface xxi Preface to the Second Edition xxv Preface to the First Edition xxix Chapter 1: UNIX System Overview 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 UNIX Architecture 1 1.3 Logging In 2 1.4 Files and Directories 4 1.5 Input and Output 8 1.6 Programs and Processes 10 1.7 Error Handling 14 1.8 User Identification 16 1.9 Signals 18 1.10 Time Values 20 1.11 System Calls and Librar y Functions 21 1.12 Summary 23 Chapter 2: UNIX Standardization and Implementations 25 2.1 Introduction 25 2.2 UNIX Standardization 25 2.3 UNIX System Implementations 33 2.4 Relationship of Standards and Implementations 36 2.5 Limits 36 2.6 Options 53 2.7 Feature Test Macros 57 2.8 Primitive System Data Types 58 2.9 Differences Between Standards 58 2.10 Summary 60 Chapter 3: File I/O 61 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 File Descr iptors 61 3.3 open and openat Functions 62 3.4 creat Function 66 3.5 close Function 66 3.6 lseek Function 66 3.7 read Function 71 3.8 write Function 72 3.9 I/O Efficiency 72 3.10 File Shar ing 74 3.11 Atomic Operations 77 3.12 dup and dup2 Functions 79 3.13 sync, fsync, and fdatasync Functions 81 3.14 fcntl Function 82 3.15 ioctl Function 87 3.16 /dev/fd 88 3.17 Summary 90 Chapter 4: Files and Directories 93 4.1 Introduction 93 4.2 stat, fstat, fstatat, and lstat Functions 93 4.3 File Types 95 4.4 Set-User-ID and Set-Group-ID 98 4.5 File Access Per missions 99 4.6 Ownership of New Files and Directories 101 4.7 access and faccessat Functions 102 4.8 umask Function 104 4.9 chmod, fchmod, and fchmodat Functions 106 4.10 Sticky Bit 108 4.11 chown, fchown, fchownat, and lchown Functions 109 4.12 File Size 111 4.13 File Tr uncation 112 4.14 File Systems 113 4.15 link, linkat, unlink, unlinkat, and remove Functions 116 4.16 rename and renameat Functions 119 4.17 Symbolic Links 120 4.18 Creating and Reading Symbolic Links 123 4.19 File Times 124 4.20 futimens, utimensat, and utimes Functions 126 4.21 mkdir, mkdirat, and rmdir Functions 129 4.22 Reading Director ies 130 4.23 chdir, fchdir, and getcwd Functions 135 4.24 Device Special Files 137 4.25 Summary of File Access Per mission Bits 140 4.26 Summary 140 Chapter 5: Standard I/O Library 143 5.1 Introduction 143 5.2 Streams and FILE Objects 143 5.3 Standard Input, Standard Output, and Standard Error 145 5.4 Buffer ing 145 5.5 Opening a Stream 148 5.6 Reading and Writing a Stream 150 5.7 Line-at-a-Time I/O 152 5.8 Standard I/O Efficiency 153 5.9 Binary I/O 156 5.10 Positioning a Stream 157 5.11 For matted I/O 159 5.12 Implementation Details 164 5.13 Temporar y Files 167 5.14 Memory Streams 171 5.15 Alternatives to Standard I/O 174 5.16 Summary 175 Chapter 6: System Data Files and Information 177 6.1 Introduction 177 6.2 Password File 177 6.3 Shadow Passwords 181 6.4 Group File 182 6.5 Supplementary Group IDs 183 6.6 Implementation Differences 184 6.7 Other Data Files 185 6.8 Login Accounting 186 6.9 System Identification 187 6.10 Time and Date Routines 189 6.11 Summary 196 Chapter 7: Process Environment 197 7.1 Introduction 197 7.2 main Function 197 7.3 Process Termination 198 7.4 Command-Line Arguments 203 7.5 Environment List 203 7.6 Memory Lay out of a C Program 204 7.7 Shared Librar ies 206 7.8 Memory Allocation 207 7.9 Environment Var iables 210 7.10 setjmp and longjmp Functions 213 7.11 getrlimit and setrlimit Functions 220 7.12 Summary 225 Chapter 8: Process Control 227 8.1 Introduction 227 8.2 Process Identifiers 227 8.3 fork Function 229 8.4 vfork Function 234 8.5 exit Functions 236 8.6 wait and waitpid Functions 238 8.7 waitid Function 244 8.8 wait3 and wait4 Functions 245 8.9 Race Conditions 245 8.10 exec Functions 249 8.11 Changing User IDs and Group IDs 255 8.12 Interpreter Files 260 8.13 system Function 264 8.14 Process Accounting 269 8.15 User Identification 275 8.16 Process Scheduling 276 8.17 Process Times 280 8.18 Summary 282 Chapter 9: Process Relationships 285 9.1 Introduction 285 9.2 Ter minal Logins 285 9.3 Networ k Logins 290 9.4 Process Groups 293 9.5 Sessions 295 9.6 Controlling Terminal 296 9.7 tcgetpgrp, tcsetpgrp, and tcgetsid Functions 298 9.8 Job Control 299 9.9 Shell Execution of Programs 303 9.10 Orphaned Process Groups 307 9.11 FreeBSD Implementation 310 9.12 Summary 312 Chapter 10: Signals 313 10.1 Introduction 313 10.2 Signal Concepts 313 10.3 signal Function 323 10.4 Unreliable Signals 326 10.5 Interrupted System Calls 327 10.6 Reentrant Functions 330 10.7 SIGCLD Semantics 332 10.8 Reliable-Signal Ter minology and Semantics 335 10.9 kill and raise Functions 336 10.10 alarm and pause Functions 338 10.11 Signal Sets 344 10.12 sigprocmask Function 346 10.13 sigpending Function 347 10.14 sigaction Function 349 10.15 sigsetjmp and siglongjmp Functions 355 10.16 sigsuspend Function 359 10.17 abort Function 365 10.18 system Function 367 10.19 sleep, nanosleep, and clock_nanosleep Functions 373 10.20 sigqueue Function 376 10.21 Job-Control Signals 377 10.22 Signal Names and Numbers 379 10.23 Summary 381 Chapter 11: Threads 383 11.1 Introduction 383 11.2 Thread Concepts 383 11.3 Thread Identification 384 11.4 Thread Creation 385 11.5 Thread Termination 388 11.6 Thread Synchronization 397 11.7 Summary 422 Chapter 12: Thread Control 425 12.1 Introduction 425 12.2 Thread Limits 425 12.3 Thread Attr ibutes 426 12.4 Synchronization Attr ibutes 430 12.5 Reentrancy 442 12.6 Thread-Specific Data 446 12.7 Cancel Options 451 12.8 Threads and Signals 453 12.9 Threads and fork 457 12.10 Threads and I/O 461 12.11 Summary 462 Chapter 13: Daemon Processes 463 13.1 Introduction 463 13.2 Daemon Character istics 463 13.3 Coding Rules 466 13.4 Error Logging 469 13.5 Single-Instance Daemons 473 13.6 Daemon Conventions 474 13.7 Client–Server Model 479 13.8 Summary 480 Chapter 14: Advanced I/O 481 14.1 Introduction 481 14.2 Nonblocking I/O 481 14.3 Record Locking 485 14.4 I/O Multiplexing 500 14.5 Asynchronous I/O 509 14.6 readv and writev Functions 521 14.7 readn and writen Functions 523 14.8 Memory-Mapped I/O 525 14.9 Summary 531 Chapter 15: Interprocess Communication 533 15.1 Introduction 533 15.2 Pipes 534 15.3 popen and pclose Functions 541 15.4 Coprocesses 548 15.5 FIFOs 552 15.6 XSI IPC 556 15.7 Message Queues 561 15.8 Semaphores 565 15.9 Shared Memor y 571 15.10 POSIX Semaphores 579 15.11 Client–Server Proper ties 585 15.12 Summary 587 Chapter 16: Network IPC: Sockets 589 16.1 Introduction 589 16.2 Socket Descr iptors 590 16.3 Addressing 593 16.4 Connection Establishment 605 16.5 Data Tr ansfer 610 16.6 Socket Options 623 16.7 Out-of-Band Data 626 16.8 Nonblocking and Asynchronous I/O 627 16.9 Summary 628 Chapter 17: Advanced IPC 629 17.1 Introduction 629 17.2 UNIX Domain Sockets 629 17.3 Unique Connections 635 17.4 Passing File Descriptors 642 17.5 An Open Server, Version 1 653 17.6 An Open Server, Version 2 659 17.7 Summary 669 Chapter 18: Terminal I/O 671 18.1 Introduction 671 18.2 Over view 671 18.3 Special Input Characters 678 18.4 Getting and Setting Ter minal Attr ibutes 683 18.5 Ter minal Option Flags 683 18.6 stty Command 691 18.7 Baud Rate Functions 692 18.8 Line Control Functions 693 18.9 Ter minal Identification 694 18.10 Canonical Mode 700 18.11 Noncanonical Mode 703 18.12 Ter minal Window Size 710 18.13 termcap, terminfo, and curses 712 18.14 Summary 713 Chapter 19: Pseudo Terminals 715 19.1 Introduction 715 19.2 Over view 715 19.3 Opening Pseudo-Ter minal Devices 722 19.4 pty_fork Function 726 19.5 pty Program 729 19.6 Using the pty Program 733 19.7 Advanced Features 740 19.8 Summary 741 Chapter 20: A Database Library 743 20.1 Introduction 743 20.2 History 743 20.3 The Librar y 744 20.4 Implementation Over view 746 20.5 Centralized or Decentralized? 750 20.6 Concurrency 752 20.7 Building the Librar y 753 20.8 Source Code 753 20.9 Perfor mance 781 20.10 Summary 786 Chapter 21: Communicating with a Network Printer 789 21.1 Introduction 789 21.2 The Inter net Pr inting Protocol 789 21.3 The Hyper text Transfer Protocol 792 21.4 Printer Spooling 793 21.5 Source Code 795 21.6 Summary 843 Appendix A: Function Prototypes 845 Appendix B: Miscellaneous Source Code 895 B.1 Our Header File 895 B.2 Standard Error Routines 898 Appendix C: Solutions to Selected Exercises 905 Bibliography 947 Index 955
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HardPress Publishing Exercises in Rhetoric and English Composition Advanced Course 1
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Packt Publishing Limited Taking Blender to the Next Level: Implement advanced workflows such as geometry nodes, simulations, and motion tracking for Blender production pipelines
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide with key images printed in color to learning motion graphics, character modeling and rigging, creating dynamic hair and clothes, 3D scanning using photogrammetry, and more Key Features Learn how to use geometry nodes to create motion graphics and dynamic scenes Understand organic 3D modeling and how to create and animate your own 3D characters Use physics simulations to create clothing and hair for characters that interact with forces like wind Book DescriptionIf you're ready to start exploring the more advanced workflows and processes in Blender to create intricate 3D models, then Taking Blender to the Next Level is for you. This book focuses on a few different VFX-related workflows such as geometry nodes, organic modeling, 3D camera tracking, photogrammetry, sculpting, compositing, and physics simulations. You’ll learn how to use geometry nodes to create dynamic motion graphic scenes as well as perform 3D scanning of real-world objects using photogrammetry. You’ll also find out how to model, rig, and animate your own 3D characters from scratch. Next, you’ll progress to using simulations to break objects apart and then use cloth and hair simulations to add realism to your 3D creations. Finally, you’ll go over the final render settings and export your 3D animation masterpiece as a video. By the end of this Blender book, you’ll be able to model your own 3D characters, objects, and landscapes; rig, animate, and texture your characters; 3D track live-action footage; and composite your 3D characters into live-action scenes.What you will learn Use geometry nodes to quickly create complex 3D scenes and motion graphics renders Create realistic textures using physically based rendering materials 3D scan real-life objects using a normal camera and clean up the model using Blender Understand how to model, rig, and animate your own 3D characters Use rigid body simulations to create dynamic scenes Understand how to perform 3D tracking within Blender Become well-versed with compositing 3D renders into live-action footage Who this book is forThis Blender 3D book is for 3D modelers, texture artists, character and technical animators, matchmove artists, compositors, and anyone interested in learning advanced concepts in Blender. Motion graphics artists will also benefit from this book. A solid understanding of 3D concepts and the Blender UI is needed to grasp the concepts present in this book.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Using Geometry Nodes To Create Dynamic Scenes Creating a Motion Graphics Scene Using Geometry Nodes Organic Modeling P1: Creating a Mushroom Organic Modeling P2: Creating the Landscape around the Mushroom PBR Materials: Texturing our Mushroom Scene 3D Scanning and Photogrammetry: Creating Your Own 3D Scans Modeling an Alien Cartoon Character Rigging and Animating Your 3D Cartoon Character Rigid Body Simulation: Destroying a Statue Using Physics Dynamic Cloth Simulations Creating Hair Using Particles Matching Blender’s Camera Movement to Live Action Footage Compositing the Alien Cartoon Character onto the Live Action Footage The Final Render
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Building a GPA Calculator Web App with Vanilla HTML CSS and JavaScript.
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LEGARE STREET PR Advanced Grammar and Composition
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LEGARE STREET PR Advanced Grammar and Composition
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Dance Books Advanced Labanotation issue 5 v 5
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Westermann Schulbuch Diercke Praxis Activity Book advanced level
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Independently Published Mastering Advanced JavaScript
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Advanced Styles and Insights with Midjourney
Book SynopsisExplore advanced techniques in AI image generation with a focus on enhancing creativity and producing unique styles using the Midjourney platform, an AI image-generating (text-to-image) program unparalleled in the aesthetics of images it can produce. This book is for anyone ready to push their AI art further, with guidance straight from a seasoned AI artist and user of Midjourney. Unlike a basic tutorial, this book focuses on advanced prompt crafting strategies, understanding Midjourney's evolving algorithms, and harnessing these tools to produce art that resonates on personal and communal levels. Author Irina Shamaeva shares insights gained from creating and sharing art that has captivated over 8,000 followers on social media in a year. You'll see how to think out of the box with AI art creation and gain practical tips and techniques for drawing. Expect practical tips on making the most of Midjourney for your art, insights from the author's experience, and stories from the AI art world. This book is not just about how to use Midjourney; it's about creating art that matters to you and others. Advanced Styles and Insights with Midjourney will allow you to channel your creativity with more sophisticated drawing techniques, concepts, and new complementary tools. What You Will LearnCombine the features of two recent Midjourney versions, getting the best qualities of each. Explore a hidden unofficial version of Midjourney that has a wild imagination. Use the Vary(Subtle), Vary(Strong), and Vary(Region) functions to manipulate your images. Work with multimedia - images along with text - as image prompts and style references. Who This Book Is ForGraphic designers, architects, book illustrators, product photographers, game developers, fashion and interior designers, educators, AI researchers using text-to-image software, and any Midjourney user wanting to enhance their prompting skills.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advanced Instructional Design Techniques
Book SynopsisAdvanced Instructional Design Techniques provides comprehensive coverage of advanced topics in instructional design and development. This ideal resource for upper-level graduate coursework presents a thorough overview of theoretical foundations that support learning design beyond basic information processing and behaviorist principles, along with innovative strategies and problem-solving techniques to support designing for complex situations. Twelve wide-ranging chapters cover challenging topics such as needs assessment, sustainability, ethics, cognitive load, and more. Emphasizing reflective practice and decision-making in design environments, the book attends to the models and constructs that support context-specific instructional design across learning and training, from higher education and K-12 schooling to business and industry training to health care and public-sector services.Table of Contents1. Toward the Development of Expertise in Instructional Design 2. Decision-Making Strategies to Support Managing the Design Space 3. Reconsidering Needs Assessment in Instructional Design 4. Leveraging Learner Analysis to Foster Critical Consciousness 5. Developing a Localization of Context to Support Transfer of Learning 6. Fostering Knowledge Acquisition Through Authentic Learning 7. Instructional Strategies that Promote Generative Learning 8. Scaffolding Instruction to Support Self-Regulation of Learners 9. Motivational Design Practices to Support Knowledge Acquisition 10. Attending to Infrastructure for Implementation 11. Assessing the Sustainability of Instruction 12. Ethical Considerations in Instructional Design
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Oxford University Press Headway Advanced Workbook with Key
Book SynopsisTrusted worldwide. Inspired by you. Updated with new texts, topics and themes, Headway fifth edition provides fresh and relevant English instruction that is tailored to your students' needs.NEW TO THIS EDITIONTeach practical, real life English that is relevant to your students' lives with new topics and themes grounded in today's realityBring unit topics to life with the new unit opener page which includes inspiring photographs and accompanying video introductions, to engage students with the topicDownload and adapt material for your students with the Teacher's Resource Centre which provides all your Headway resources, stored in one placeOnline practice enables students to revisit activities from previous lessons, do extra skills practice, and check their progress with instant feedback.Find out more here
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Springer Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp AI Advanced Coding Adaptable Structures.
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Taylor & Francis Action Research in a Relational Perspective Dialogue Reflexivity Power and Ethics Routledge Advances in Research Methods
Book SynopsisAction Research in a Relational Perspective brings together an expert international academic team to present theoretical perspectives on social constructionist understandings of action research, as well as illustrative examples of action research practices within a wide range of sectors such as organizational learning, leadership development, education, mental health and health care.Building bridges between theory and practice, this book explores themes of dialogue, relationships, tensions, power and ethics in action research projects. It examines both the great potential, and the challenges and dilemmas, of action research. It aims to inspire readers with ideas and a practical how-to understanding of doing action research from a social constructionist standpoint.Action Research in a Relational Perspective will appeal to theoreticians and practitioners, senior researchers and PhD students, students, consultants, educators and managers who are interested in action research as an approach to organizational learning, team development, learning among professionals and citizens, or community development.Table of ContentsPart I: Action research and social constructionism. 1. Action Research: Tradition and Renewal. 2. Action Research as Ethical Practice: Coordinating Voices, Expanding Possibilities. 3. Action Research in the Perspective of Becoming: The Significance of Reflexive Dialogue. Part II: Action research: Reflexive dialogues for change. 4. Social Poetics in Action Research. 5. Leadership Development and Organizational Learning through Dialogical Process. 6. Learning New Ideas and Practices Together through Relational Action Research. 7. Developing Leadership through Action Research with Roleplaying. Part III: Emotions and tensions in action research. 8. Emotions as Inspiration for Reflexivity in Action Research. 9. Inclusion and exclusion in action research on person-centered health care: A framework for cultivating the tensions in dialogue. 10. Tensional Dialogues in Social Constructionist Collaborative Knowledge Production.
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Legare Street Press Advanced Course of Composition and Rhetoric
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Independently Published Advanced JavaScript for FrontEnd Developers
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Advanced Full Stack Development
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Analyze, Act, Advance: Reflections and Cutting-Edge Strategies to Build in Your Life, Your Family, Your Organization, and Your Community a Virtuous Cycle of Hope, Innovation, Renewal, and Continuous Improvement
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Manning Publications Build AI Into Your Web Apps
Book SynopsisTheo Despoudis is a Senior Staff Software Engineer known for launching AI-powered search experiences at scale. With years leading headless WordPress solutions on Next.js, Theo brings pragmatic clarity and production wisdom to every page. He distills JavaScript-first AI expertise into approachable patterns that help developers deliver reliable intelligent features quickly.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Advances in Computer Science for Engineering and Education IV
Book SynopsisThis book comprises high-quality refereed research papers presented at the Fourth International Conference on Computer Science, Engineering and Education Applications (ICCSEEA2021), held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 23–24, 2021, organized jointly by the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, National Aviation University, and the International Research Association of Modern Education and Computer Science. The topics discussed in the book include state-of-the-art papers in computer science, artificial intelligence, engineering techniques, genetic coding systems, deep learning with its medical applications, and knowledge representation with its applications in education. It is an excellent source of references for researchers, graduate students, engineers, management practitioners, and undergraduate students interested in computer science and their applications in engineering and education.Table of ContentsAutomatic Beam Aiming of the Laser Optical Reference System at the Center of Reflector to Improve the Accuracy and Reliability of Dynamic Positioning.- Decision Support System in Sprinkler Irrigation based on a Fractional Moisture Transport Model.- Automated Pipeline for Training Dataset Creation from Unlabeled Audios for Automatic Speech Recognition.- Estimation of Hurst index and Traffic Simulation.- Diagnosis of Rail Circuits by means of Fiber-optic Cable.- Complex Model for Personal Data Management of Online Project Users.- Nonparametric Change Point Detection Algorithms in the Monitoring Data.
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Soccertutor.com Ltd. Advanced Spanish Academy Coaching 120 Technical Tactical and Conditioning Practices from Top Spanish Coaches
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Imagineering: Designing Innovation as
Book Synopsis'Diane Nijs's development of Imagineering is at the forefront of innovation research. It is both daringly original and eminently applicable. It is a major contribution to the scholarly literature on innovation as well as for practitioners who want to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the theory and practice of innovation.'- Alfonso Montuori, California Institute of Integral Studies, USThe most pressing problems facing society today, such as enhancing healthcare, revitalizing cities, and improving our systems and institutions are complex innovation eco-systems. Articulating and illustrating how experience design can unlock experience innovation, Diane Nijs and her colleagues present new ways of effectuating corporate, public, social and whole system innovation through collective creation. This ground-breaking book makes several contributions to the fields of innovation and design thinking by taking complexity science as its point of reference. It shows how two complementary types of science - a Newtonian equilibrium science of forces and a complexity science of simple rules - lead to two types of innovation policy and two complementary types of design thinking. By enhancing conventional design thinking with the systemic design approach of imagineering, this book offers readers a fresh perspective on innovation in times of growing complexity.This is a highly provocative book for scholars, practitioners and students in the field of change and innovation. It will also prove to be a useful tool for design thinking in management systems.Contributors include: C. Camargo-Borges, F. Campos, G. Maree, D. Nijs, F. Ouwens, L. Terzieva, A. van Dam, L. WanderleyTrade Review'Evolution does not just happen, it can be designed by the Imagineering approach as Diane Nijs and colleagues set out in this groundbreaking new book. Finding the right language to kindle inspiration and pro-active creativity can lead to a new self-organised sustainable yet dynamic state. This book argues that we can make people-led changes to society at a high systemic level to advance in desirable new directions.' --Ir. M.A. Voûte, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands'Design, innovation and co-creation are espoused by many executives and policy makers, but rather difficult to accomplish in practice. Advanced Imagineering shows how a mechanical view of the world locks executives and politicians into a 'hyper-simplification' that makes them blind to the complexity of reality. This book presents a highly useful roadmap for 'innovation as collective creation', illustrated with many cases. A must read for those facing fuzzy challenges that require collective action.' --Georges Romme, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands'Advanced Imagineering innovates the concept of innovation itself. It's a must-read for anyone who wants the latest theory, insights, and tools for leading collaborative transformation in today's disruptive world.' --Soren Kaplan, University of Southern California, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Benyamin Lichtenstein Preface 1. Introduction: Towards a New Design Discipline Diane Nijs PART I FOUNDATIONS OF IMAGINEERING 2. LANDSCAPE: A Big Shift in Society: Growing Complexity and the Innovation Opportunity Diane Nijs 3. LENS: A Big Shift in Science: Seeing Change and Innovation as a matter of Emergence Diane Nijs 4. LOGIC: A Big Shift in Design: Imagineering, Beyond Conventional Design Thinking Diane Nijs PART II THE SYSTEMIC DESIGN APPROACH OF IMAGINEERING 5. A-ppreciating Celiane Camargo-Borges 6. B-reathing Lilian Wanderley and Fabio Campos 7. C-reating Frank Ouwens 8. D-eveloping Geoff Maree 9. E-nabling Angelica van Dam 10. F-lourishing Liliya Terzieva Index
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Independently Published Advanced FullStack Development with ASP.NET Core and React
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Oxford University Press Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for the modern jazz composer/arranger.Trade ReviewJazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age is a must have for any musician who plans to be a jazz musician. As composition and arranging are integral parts of developing a sound and style as a jazz artist, this book covers the basic considerations that will provide the skills to allow this to happen. Richard and Mike have left no stone unturned in laying out the fundamentals of composition and orchestration. This is a great book compiled by two fantastic musicians. I've already learned several things on the first read-through, and am looking forward to going back for more. * Bob Mintzer *Richard Sussman and Michael Abene have created an all encompassing look into the techniques and methods for realizing a musical arrangement in the 21st century. However, what really sets this book apart is the great care the authors take to emphasize that the only true guide for any musician is one's inner ear and creative instincts, thus constantly encouraging the reader to assume ultimate responsibility and ownership of the creative process. * Gil Goldstein *Unique and cutting edge. Just when it seemed the subject had no new approaches to uncover come Sussman and Abene. Grounded with solid basics and served up in the language of today's computer-enhanced music world. An extraordinary, must-have reference for all arrangers from the beginner to the seasoned pro. * Gary Anderson, Arranger / Orchestrator for TV & Film *This is one of the most comprehensive books ever written on the subject and the detailed helpful hints on using Finale or Sibelius make it THE book to use in this new century. This textbook is invaluable for college teachers and their students. * Richard DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition and Arranging, University of North Texas *A comprehensive book--both musically and technologically--for the 21st-century jazz composer-arranger, written by two masters of the art. * Bill Kirchner, jazz musician/producer/historian/educator, and editor of The Oxford Companion To Jazz *Table of ContentsContents ; Preface ; -What This Book Covers ; -How to Use This Book and Companion Website ; Acknowledgements ; Section I - Overview and Basic Information ; Chapter 1 - Introduction ; Chapter 2 - A Brief Overview of MIDI and Music Software ; Chapter 3 - Basic Information ; Chapter 4 - Fundamental Musical Considerations ; Chapter 5 - Introduction to Music Notation Software ; Section II - Arranging For Small Jazz Ensemble ; Chapter 6 - Overview of Small Ensemble Writing/Rhythm and Rhythmic Notation ; Chapter 7 -Melody & Melodic Development (3-4 Horns) ; Chapter 8 - Basic Harmonic Concepts (3-4 Horns) ; Chapter 9 - Reharmonization of Approach Tones (3-4 Horns) ; Chapter 10 - Melodic Reharmonization and Counterpoint (3-4 Horns) ; Chapter 11 - Form and Planning the Arrangement/Instrumentation ; Chapter 12 - Dynamics & Articulations ; Chapter 13 - The Rhythm Section ; Chapter 14 - Completing the 3-4 Horn Arrangement ; Chapter 15 - Notation Software: Generating Parts, Page Layout, & Printing ; Chapter 16 - Arranging For 5-6 Horns - Harmony and Chord Voicings ; Chapter 17 - Form and Planning the Arrangement (5-6 Horns) ; Chapter 18 - The Soli and Shout Chorus ; Chapter 19 - Completing the 5-6 Horn Arrangement ; Section III - Arranging For Large Jazz Ensemble ; Chapter 20 - Overview of Large Ensemble Considerations ; Chapter 21 - Unison & Octave Writing/Monophonic Texture ; Chapter 22 - Concerted Writing For Brass ; Chapter 23 - Concerted Writing For Saxes ; Chapter 24 - Big Band Instrumental Subdivisions ; Chapter 25 - Form and Planning the Arrangement ; Chapter 26 - Modern Harmonic Concepts & Voicing Techniques ; Chapter 27 - More on Modern Harmony, Melodic Reharmonization, & Counterpoint ; Chapter 28 - Woodwind and Brass Doubles and Mutes ; Chapter 29 - Line Writing and Polyphony ; Chapter 30 - The Soli Section (Big Band) ; Chapter 31 - The Shout Chorus (Big Band) ; Chapter 32 - Arranging For Vocalists and Instrumental Soloists ; Chapter 33 - Completing The Big Band Arrangement ; Chapter 34 - Review of Music Notation Software Techniques ; Appendices (On the Companion Website) ; A. Summary of Basic Arranging and Voicing Principles ; B. List of Recommended Scores and Recordings for Study ; C. Bibliography ; Index
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Model-Based Testing of Reactive Systems: Advanced Lectures
Book SynopsisTesting is the primary hardware and software verification technique used by industry today. Usually, it is ad hoc, error prone, and very expensive. In recent years, however, many attempts have been made to develop more sophisticated formal testing methods. This coherent book provides an in-depth assessment of this emerging field, focusing on formal testing of reactive systems. This book is based on a seminar held in Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, in January 2004. It presents 19 carefully reviewed and revised lectures given at the seminar in a well-balanced way ensuring competent complementary coverage of all relevant aspects. An appendix provides a glossary for model-based testing and basics on finite state machines and on labelled transition systems. The lectures are presented in topical sections on testing of finite state machines, testing of labelled transition systems, model-based test case generation, tools and case studies, standardized test notation and execution architectures, and beyond testing.Table of ContentsTesting of Finite State Machines.- I. Testing of Finite State Machines.- 1 Homing and Synchronizing Sequences.- 2 State Identification.- 3 State Verification.- 4 Conformance Testing.- II. Testing of Labeled Transition Systems.- Testing of Labeled Transition Systems.- 5 Preorder Relations.- 6 Test Generation Algorithms Based on Preorder Relations.- 7 I/O-automata Based Testing.- 8 Test Derivation from Timed Automata.- 9 Testing Theory for Probabilistic Systems.- III. Model-Based Test Case Generation.- Model-Based Test Case Generation.- 10 Methodological Issues in Model-Based Testing.- 11 Evaluating Coverage Based Testing.- 12 Technology of Test-Case Generation.- 13 Real-Time and Hybrid Systems Testing.- IV. Tools and Case Studies.- Tools and Case Studies.- 14 Tools for Test Case Generation.- 15 Case Studies.- V. Standardized Test Notation and Execution Architecture.- Standardized Test Notation and Execution Architecture.- 16 TTCN-3.- 17 UML 2.0 Testing Profile.- VI. Beyond Testing.- Beyond Testing.- 18 Run-Time Verification.- 19 Model Checking.- VII. Appendices.- Appendices.- 20 Model-Based Testing – A Glossary.- 21 Finite State Machines.- 22 Labelled Transition Systems.
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Book SynopsisThe CSWPA is a set of exams designed to demonstrate your advanced abilities in five distinct areas of SOLIDWORKS. By passing the CSWPA exams you prove to potential employers that you have an advanced skill set within SOLIDWORKS, and you become more desirable in the job market. Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Preparation Material is intended for the SOLIDWORKS user who has already passed the CSWP exam, and is ready to advance to the next level. This book covers the five CSWPA examinations: Sheet Metal, Weldments, Surfacing, Mold Tools, and Drawing Tools. The lessons in this book were created based on the actual CSWPA examinations. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehendible steps for the reader. Every challenge is explained very clearly in short chapters, ranging from 30 to 50 pages. Each step comes with a screen shot to help you understand the main concept of each design more easily. Learn the CSWP Advanced Preparation Materials at your own pace, as you progress from Parts, Assemblies, Drawings and then to more complex design challenges.
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Cambridge University Press Groups Acting on Graphs 17 Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics Series Number 17
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1989, this is an advanced text and research monograph on groups acting on low-dimensional topological spaces, and for the most part the viewpoint is algebraic. Much of the book occurs at the one-dimensional level, where the topology becomes graph theory. Two-dimensional topics include the characterization of Poincare duality groups and accessibility of almost finitely presented groups. The main three-dimensional topics are the equivariant loop and sphere theorems. The prerequisites grow as the book progresses up the dimensions. A familiarity with group theory is sufficient background for at least the first third of the book, while the later chapters occasionally state without proof and then apply various facts which require knowledge of homological algebra and algebraic topology. This book is essential reading for anyone contemplating working in the subject.Table of ContentsPreface; Conventions; 1. Groups and graphs; 2. Cutting graphs and building trees; 3. The almost stability theorem; 4. Applications of the almost stability theorem; 5. Poincaré duality; 6. Two-dimensional complexes and three-dimensional manifolds; Bibliography and author index; Symbol index; Subject index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Productive Struggle in the K5 Classroom
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advanced Electrical Installation Work
Book SynopsisThis new edition covers the City and Guilds 2365-03 course, updated in line with the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations. Written in an accessible style with a chapter dedicated to each unit of the syllabus, this book helps you to master each topic before moving on to the next. This new edition includes information on construction and demolition sites, fire proofing, energy efficiency and LED lights, as well as some updated diagrams. End of chapter revision questions help you to check your understanding and consolidate the key concepts learned in each chapter. â Full colour diagrams and photographs explain difficult concepts â Clear definitions of technical terms make the book a quick and easy reference â Extensive online material helps both students and lecturers The companion website contains videos, animations, worksheets and lesson plans, making it an invaluable resource to both students and lecturers alike. www.routledge.com/cw/linsleyTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. 1. C&G unit 201/501: Health and safety in building services engineering. 2. C&G unit 301: Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems. 3. C&G unit 302: Principles of electrical science. 4. C&G unit 303: Electrical installations: Fault diagnosis and rectification. 5. C&G unit 304: Electrical installations: Inspection, testing and commissioning. 6. C&G unit 305: Electrical systems design. Answers to check your understanding. Preparing for assessment. Appendix A: Environmental organizations. Appendix B: Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publications and information. Glossary of terms. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Advanced Practitioner in Acute Emergency and
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Editors viii Notes on Contributors xi Preface xxiii Acknowledgements xxv How to Use Your Text Book xxvii Unit 1 Continuous Professional Development, Appraisal and Revalidation 1 Chapter 1 Governance 3 Ollie Phipps Chapter 2 Continuous Profession Development (CPD), Appraisal and Revalidation 19 Vikki-Jo Scott Unit 2 Complex Decision Making 35 Chapter 3 Ethics and Legal Principles 37 Nick Fox Chapter 4 Communication Skills and Breaking Bad News 50 Phil Broadhurst and Emma Underdown Chapter 5 Advanced Clinical Decision-making and End-of-life Care 63 Rachel Allen-Ashcroft and Victoria Metaxa Unit 3 History Taking and Physical Examination Skills in Acute, Emergency, and Critical Care 75 Chapter 6 Consultation Models and Diagnostic Reasoning 77 Sadie Diamond-Fox, Rebecca Connolly, Alexandra Gatehouse, John Wilkinson, Angela Roberts, Caroline McCrea, and Sonya Stone Chapter 7 Respiratory Presentations 106 Andrew Lee, Rebecca Chamoto, Rebecca Kurylec, Kirsty Laing, Kathryn Thomas, Emma Toplis, Padma Parthasarathy, and Rebecca Stacey Chapter 8 Cardiac Presentations 136 Rachel Wong Chapter 9 Neurological and Endocrine Presentations 169 Rebecca Connolly and Sonya Stone Chapter 10 AECC Renal and Genitourinary Presentations 196 Rachel Allen-Ashcroft and Sonya Stone Chapter 11 Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary 222 Angela Roberts Chapter 12 Haematological and Oncological Presentations 240 Barry Hill Chapter 13 Rheumatological and Immunological Presentations 263 Caroline McCrea, Barry Hill, Sonya Stone, and Sadie Diamond-Fox Chapter 14 Mental Health Presentations 283 Clare Allabyrne Unit 4 Diagnosis and Management in Acute, Emergency, and Critical Care 303 Chapter 15 Radiology 305 Joe Wood, Stephanie Shea, and Tracey Maxfield Chapter 16 Principles of Point of Care Ultrasound 327 Hannah Conway Chapter 17 Laboratory Tests 359 Sarah Henry and Natalie Gardner Chapter 18 Pharmacology and Prescribing for the Acute, Emergency, and Critical Care Populations 391 Jill Bentley, David Thom, and Joseph Tooley Chapter 19 Advanced and Extended Procedures for AECC Populations 414 Phil Evans and Sean Buchanan Unit 5 Resus & 1st Stage MX of the Critically Unwell 445 Chapter 20 Advanced Life Support 447 Sadie Diamond-Fox and Alexandra Gatehouse Chapter 21 Shock 483 Francesca Riccio and Phil Broadhurst Chapter 22 Intra/Inter Hospital Transfers 508 Mark Cannan, Stuart Cox, and Kirstin Geer Chapter 23 Organ Donation and Optimisation 521 Jill Featherstone and Stevie Park Prefixes and Suffixes 532 Normal Values 545 Index 549
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Introduction to Planning Theory
Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. In this original approach to the world of planning theory, Robert A. Beauregard cuts across the many different ways to think about planning by organizing them around four core tasks: knowing, engaging, prescribing, and executing. In doing so, Beauregard explores how a basic concern with the relationship between knowledge and action has evolved into a complex discussion of democracy, inclusion, and justice. Key features include: a cross-national approach to the topic a unique overview of key concepts centred on the profession of urban and regional planning coverage of historical planning theory as well as recent developments in the field an accessible writing style suitable for both those studying urban and regional planning, as well as practicing planners. Trade Review'The ultimate introduction to planning theory by one of its most prominent voices: selective and demystifying. By outlining a clear map of relevant theories of knowing, engaging, prescribing and executing, Beauregard paves the way for very different readers to advance their understanding of what planning theory is, does and can do.' --Davide Ponzini, Politecnico di Milano, Italy'In this book, Robert A. Beauregard provides a critical review of the developments in planning theory from the original point of view of how they address the situated realms of planning practice; how knowledge is gained and validated in planning, how humans (and non-humans as well) are engaged in it, how its normative aims are prescribed in a justifiable manner, and how plans are executed. His eloquent coverage of the various strands of planning theory, and insights on bridging the persistent theory-practice gap, make this book an essential read to academics and practitioners alike.' --Raine Mäntysalo, Aalto University, Finland'With his customary clarity, Robert Beauregard has used his encyclopaedic knowledge of planning theory to provide a completely fresh perspective on planning practice. In doing so, he has turned most accounts of planning theory inside out, and put the planner and planning organisations at the heart of his book. It should find a place on every planning student's bookshelf.' --Yvonne Rydin, University College London, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Knowing 3. Engaging 4. Prescribing 5. Executing 6. Conclusion References Index
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