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Book SynopsisDesigned to conform to the ISO/IEC standard 14143, the Common Software Measurement International Consortium (COSMIC) Function Point method has become the major estimation technique based on international standards for building software-intensive systems. COSMIC Function Points: Theory and Advanced Practices supplies a cutting-edge look at current and emerging practices in the international software measurement community.The editors have assembled an international panel of experts who detail the steps for measuring the functional size of software and developing project estimates with improved accuracy. They explain how to evaluate and compare systems to improve software reuse and development. Touching on the essential aspects of the next generation of functional size measurement methods, the book delineates best estimation and measurement practices as well as the development of benchmarks for quality improvement, incTable of ContentsBackground and Overview of the COSMIC-ISO 19761. Measurement, Theoretical Basics, and Aspects of the COSMIC-ISO 19761. Methodologies of the COSMIC FFP Application in Practice. Case Studies of COSMIC Usage and Benefits in Industry. Foundations of Measurement Tools with COSMIC.

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Book SynopsisMake the most out of your Roblox experience with The Advanced Roblox Coding Book—now updated with new content, including updated avatar customization, movement and animation updates, and more! The Advanced Roblox Coding Book provides next-level, beginner-friendly guidance for middle-grade readers using Roblox Studio and Lua code to create interactive games. Players will learn where and how to use scripts, how to introduce variables and customize graphic elements, and then how to put these skills together into fun and interesting games and experiences. With examples, step-by-step instructions, and game creation walkthroughs, this book has everything a Roblox creator needs!Trade Review"Whether you're looking for a Father's Day gift for your gamer Dad, or just something to keep a Roblox fan occupied on a rainy summer day, these books are perfect choices for any Roblox loving member of your family." —Westman Reviews

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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.Sabino Cassese presents an incisive introduction to the essential principles of global law, exploring the central theories of globalization through an analysis of the main developments in this area. The Advanced Introduction concludes that despite the ongoing dialectic between national governments and international institutions, globalization and states are progressing in parallel, while civil societies are increasingly involved in the machinery of globalization.Key features include: Exploration of the key characteristics of the global legal space Discussion of the tensions between the state and global actors Analysis of the dialogue between civil societies and world regulators An examination of administrative forms of protection and their implementation. This Advanced Introduction will be a valuable guide for scholars and advanced students of global and transnational law. Examining both specific cases and relevant institutions and procedures, it will also be beneficial for legal practitioners.Trade Review‘Cassese provides a rich introduction to the touchstones of global administrative law and its contemporary space. The author has crafted an introductory handbook for lawyers, scholars and international political scientists that provides a sound base upon which they may ground their understanding of global administrative law, the global space, and the impact of these elements on the manner in which modern states function.’ -- Grant Caswell, South African Law Journal'It is always a pleasure and a profit to read Sabino Cassese, so wide is his knowledge and so efficient his writing. He gives us here a remarkable introduction to global administrative law, as clear on the theoretical bases of this new field of law as it is nourished by numerous enlightening concrete examples. A must-read for everyone who is interested in the legal globalization matter.' -- - Jean-Bernard Auby, Sciences Po Paris, France'Sabino Cassese shows in his book the deep structure, resilience, and promise of global administrative law. While many have diagnosed a return to state-centered legalism and politics, he shows that world society, though fragmented, is here to stay and, with it, a global administrative law that is worth developing. Cassese, perhaps the most knowledgeable person on public law issues worldwide, traces paths that should be considered carefully. His book's thoroughness, optimism and universalism make it a rewarding read.' -- - Armin von Bogdandy, Max-Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: 1. In the labyrinth of globalization 2. The global legal space at a glance 3. The global legal space in detail 4. Administrative globalization 5. The global administrative machine 6. Regulation, adjudication and dispute settlement beyond the state 7. National administrative cultures and global regulators 8. The international role of domestic bureaucracies 9. Global administrative law: the principles 10. Global administrative law: the implementation of principles 11. Towards global justice and democracy? 12. National governments and globalization Index

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Book SynopsisAwarded first place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Awards in InformaticsThis award-winning resource uniquely integrates national goals with nursing practice to achieve safe, efficient quality of care through technology management. The heavily revised third edition emphasizes the importance of federal policy in digitally transforming the U.S. healthcare delivery system, addressing its evolution and current policy initiatives to engage consumers and promote interoperability of the IT infrastructure nationwide. It focuses on ways to optimize the massive U.S. investment in HIT infrastructure and examines usability, innovative methods of workflow redesign, and challenges with electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs). Additionally, the text stresses documentation challenges that relate to usability issues with EHRs and sub-par adoption and implementation. The third edition also explores data science, secondary data analysis, and advanced analytic methods in greater depth, along with new information on robotics, artificial intelligence, and ethical considerations.Contributors include a broad array of notable health professionals, which reinforces the book''s focus on interprofessionalism. Woven throughout are the themes of point-of-care applications, data management, and analytics, with an emphasis on the interprofessional team. Additionally, the text fosters an understanding of compensation regulations and factors. New to the Third Edition: Examines current policy initiatives to engage consumers and promote nationwide interoperability of the IT infrastructure Emphasizes usability, workflow redesign, and challenges with electronic clinical quality measures Covers emerging challenge proposed by CMS to incorporate social determinants of health Focuses on data science, secondary data analysis, citizen science, and advanced analytic methods Revised chapter on robotics with up-to-date content relating to the impact on nursing practice New information on artificial intelligence and ethical considerations New case studies and exercises to reinforce learning and specifics for managing public health during and after a pandemic COVID-19 pandemic-related lessons learned from data availability, data quality, and data use when trying to predict its impact on the health of communities Analytics that focus on health inequity and how to address it Expanded and more advanced coverage of interprofessional practice and education (IPE) Enhanced instructor package Key Features: Presents national standards and healthcare initiatives as a guiding structure throughout Advanced analytics is reflected in several chapters such as cybersecurity, genomics, robotics, and specifically exemplify how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) support related professional practice Addresses the new re-envisioned AACN essentials Includes chapter objectives, case studies, end-of-chapter exercises, and questions to reinforce understanding Aligned with QSEN graduate-level competencies and the expanded TIGER (Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform) competencies.

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Book Synopsis.- Emerging approaches towards Responsible Autonomy..- VRSIL: A Framework for Video Recommendation Integrating Semantic Intelligence with a Large Language Model..- Detection and Categorization of DNS over HTTPS Traffic using Lightweight Feature Selection Methods and Ensemble Classification Model..- Improving Machine Learning Models with Hybrid Metaheuristic Algorithm for Software Defect Prediction..- Multi-Weighted Bi-partite Graph based Hybrid Matchmaking Mechanism for Ranking..- A Prompt-Based Transfer Learning System for Text Classification..- Optimized ANFIS Model to predict air pollutant index of Mumbai..- A Comprehensive Analysis of Classification Techniques for Effective Multi-Class Research Article Categorization on an Imbalanced Dataset..- Leveraging DNS Traffic Analysis for Threat Detection using Explainable AI..- Self-Supervised Multimodal Stance Detection with BERT and ResNet..- Improving Model performance and Explainability of Attention-Based CNN Models on Health Image Datasets Using Grad-CAM..- Transformer-powered Legal Jargon Simplification: An OCR-based LLM Approach for Indian Law and Justice..- Disaster Classification Using Multimodality Techniques by Integrating Images and Text..- English Text to Indian Sign Language Translator using SIGNIFY Algorithm..- Transforming Legal Assistance: A Chatbot-Driven Analysis of India’s Legislative Reforms..- KMSR: A Semantics Infused Framework for Knowledge Map Generation for Radio-physics as a Strategic Domain..- Deep Learning for Suicide Risk Detection in Reddit Posts..- Explaining LLM Decisions: Counterfactual Chain-of-Thought Approach..- Elevating Privacy: A Differential Privacy Infused Approach to GAN for Robust Data Synthesis for Deep Learning Models..- TransLeakGAN: A Transformer-based Framework for Enhanced Long Text Generation..- Finding Maximum Independent Sets using ACO GA Algorithm..- Comprehensive Review of End-to-End Dependency Parsing with Auto-regressive Large Language Models..- Enhancing Intrusion Detection Through Adaptive Genetic Algorithm with Crowding Distance Selection for Optimized Feature Selection from Network Traffic Data.- Novel concepts in Arrhythmia Detection : Hybrid DL Models Integrated with Farmland Fertility Algo for ECG Signal Segregation..- SOT-MRAM Devices in Memory Hierarchy for Next-Generation Computing Systems..- Fusion Framework Approach for Enhanced Elderly Fall Detection ..- Optimization-driven sensory data analytics and applications..- Migration and Replacement in Main Memory and Cache in Hybrid Memory Systems..- Can Explainable AI Build Trust in the Financial Domain: Study of an Explainable AI model for Bankruptcy Prediction..- Rectifying Whole Brain Segmentation Errors Using a Novel Under-Segmentation Correction Method.

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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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Book SynopsisMeticulously crafted to align with the ACM/IEEE-CS/AAAI Computer Science CS2023 curricular guidelines, Fundamentals in Computer Programming Workbook: An Active and Guide Inquiry Learning Approach to Enhance Computational Thinking empowers students to master the art of programming.Structured to facilitate both individual and collaborative learning, this workbook guides students through the intricacies of Java programming, decision structures, loops, methods, and beyond. It delves into the realms of object-oriented programming, exception handling, recursion, and algorithmic complexities before advancing into the sophisticated territories of arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, heaps, and hash tables.With a focus on active learning, the workbook employs Bloom's for Computing revised taxonomy to ensure a robust development of computational thinking skills. Each chapter is a step-by-step journey through problem-solving, supported by digital content accessible via QR codes for a seamless blend of traditional and modern learning experiences.Designed for a diverse range of learners--from community colleges to technical schools to four-year institutions--Fundamentals in Computer Programming Workbook is the perfect companion for undergraduate computer science courses and programs.

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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. This Advanced Introduction is an accessible and critical review of the most important theories and concepts in the field of social movements and political protests. Karl-Dieter Opp precisely outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches and investigates how they can be unified into a structural-cognitive model. Key Features: Application of general action theory Investigation of the conditions for deterrence and concessions by autocracies Analysis of the influence of social networks and social media on protests and protesters Precise definitions of central concepts and clear formulation of explanatory hypotheses. This timely Advanced Introduction will be crucial reading for scholars interested in political participation, political protest, and social movements as well as those looking for an excellent introduction to this fascinating ever evolving area of study.Trade Review‘This truly impressive book offers an integrated theoretical approach to social movements and political protests. Opp applies his approach to help our understanding of major events, past and present, like the spread of the Protestant Reformation, and protests against the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. A must-read for social scientists.’ -- Sascha O. Becker, Monash University, Australia and University of Warwick, UK‘Opp—one of our most insightful analysts of social protest—has produced a remarkably sophisticated and theoretically rich account of how protests work, focusing as much on how targets and publics react as on the mechanisms of protest participation. This multi-sided approach opens new avenues for understanding social protests and their impact on diverse societies.’ -- Jack A. Goldstone, George Mason University, US‘This is a careful book on an important topic. It is well worth reading as it offers many new insights into a complex phenomenon with applications for current social issues, including wars.’ -- Bruno Frey, University of Basel, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to Social Movements and Political Protests 2. Social movements and political protests as collective action 3. Extending the context of protest: political opportunities and societal resources 4. Extending the motivational basis of protest I: framing, cognitive balance, and the goals-beliefs theory 5. Extending the motivational basis of protest II: the identity perspective 6. When protests change politics: explaining the behavior of the protest targets 7. When protests change protesters and bystanders 8. How to put all this together: the structural-cognitive model, the Protestant Reformation, the protests against the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, and some guidelines for explaining social movement phenomena References Index

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Book SynopsisNtoumanis and Myers have done sport and exercise science researchers and students a tremendous service in producing An Introduction to Intermediate and Advanced Statistical Analyses for Sport and Exercise Scientists.Table of ContentsAbout the editors xiii List of contributors xv Foreword xix Preface xxi 1 Factorial ANOVA and MANOVA 1 General Introduction 1 Hypothesis Testing 2 Alpha Level 2 Assumptions 3 Further Considerations 4 Utility in Sport and Exercise Sciences 6 Treatment Conditions 6 Existing Conditions 6 Individual Characteristics 7 Recent Usage 7 The Substantive Example 7 Univariate: Factorial ANOVA 8 Univariate Assumptions 8 The Synergy 10 Factorial ANOVA Analysis Plan 10 Example of a Write]Up Compatible with the APA Publication Manual 11 Factorial MANOVA Analysis Plan 13 Example of a Write]Up Compatible with the APA Publication Manual 13 Summary 16 Acknowledgment 18 References 18 2 Repeated measures ANOVA and MANOVA 19 General Introduction 19 Between] versus Within]Subjects Variables 19 Hypothesis Testing 20 Assumptions 20 Further Considerations 21 Utility in Sport and Exercise Sciences 22 Multiple Treatment Conditions 23 Multiple Assessments 23 Longitudinal Studies 23 Recent Usage 24 The Substantive Example 24 Univariate: Repeated Measures ANOVA 24 Univariate Assumptions 25 Multivariate: Repeated Measures MANOVA 26 Multivariate Assumptions 26 The Synergy 27 Repeated Measures ANOVA Analysis Plan 27 Example of a Write]Up Compatible with the APA Publication Manual 29 Repeated Measures MANOVA Analysis Plan 29 Example of a Write]Up Compatible with the APA Publication Manual 31 Summary 32 Acknowledgment 34 References 34 3 Mediation and moderation via regression analysis 35 General Introduction 35 Utility of the Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 36 The Substantive Example 38 Mediation 38 The Synergy 38 Mediation 38 The Substantive Example 44 Moderation 44 The Synergy 45 Moderation 45 Summary 53 References 55 4 Item response theory and its applications in Kinesiology 57 General Introduction 57 What Is IRT? 59 Other Commonly Used IRT Models 60 Assumptions Related to IRT 62 Unidimensionality 62 Local Independence 62 Addressing Model]Data Fit 62 Inspecting Model Assumptions 63 Inspecting Expected Model Features 63 Inspecting Overall Model]Data Fit 64 Computer Simulation for Model]Data Fit Testing 64 Unique Features and Advantages of IRT 65 Estimation Invariance 65 Common Metric Scale 65 Item and Test Information 66 Test Relative Efficiency 68 Global “Reliability” Is no Longer a Concern 69 Item Bank and IRT]Based Test Construction 69 Parameter Estimation and Software 71 Utility of the Methodology in Kinesiology 71 IRT Limitations and Future Direction 72 Conclusion 73 References 74 5 Introduction to factor analysis and structural equation modeling 79 General Introduction 79 Utility of the Method in Sport and Exercise Science 80 Terminology and Methodology 83 Evaluating Model Fit 86 Interpreting Parameter Estimates 88 The Substantive Example 89 The Synergy 91 EFA: Establishing the Factor Structure 91 CFA: Testing the Measurement Models 93 Structural Equation Modeling: Adding the Regression Paths 96 Summary 98 References 99 6 Invariance testing across samples and time: Cohort]sequence analysis of perceived body composition 101 General Introduction to the Importance of Measurement Invariance 102 Cohort]Sequential Designs: Longitudinal Invariance across Samples and Time 106 Substantive Application: Physical Self]Concept 107 Methodology 111 The PSDQ Instrument 111 Statistical Analyses 111 Goodness of Fit 112 Results 113 Basic Cohort]Sequence Model: Four Cohort Groups and Four Waves 113 Cohort]Sequence Design of Multiple Indicators, Multiple Causes Models 115 Use of Model Constraint with Orthogonal Polynomial Contrasts to Evaluate Cohort Sequence and MIMIC Latent Means 116 Use of Latent Growth Curve Models to Evaluate Stability/Change over Time 119 LGC Results 123 Summary, Implications, and Further Directions 123 Methodological Implications, Limitations, and Further Directions 123 References 125 7 Cross]lagged structural equation modeling and latent growth modeling 131 General Introduction 131 A Theoretical Framework for the Study of Change 132 Utility of the Method in Sport and Exercise Science 132 Analysis of Change 132 The Substantive Example 134 Theoretical Background 134 The Data: Participants and Measurement 134 The Synergy 135 CLPM 135 CLPM Example 137 Latent Growth Modeling 140 LGM Example 141 Model 2a: Unconditional LGM 143 Model 2b: Conditional LGM 145 Model 2c: Unconditional LGM with TVCs 145 Model 3: Parallel Process LGM 146 Model 4: Second]Order LGM 148 Summary 150 References 151 8 Exploratory structural equation modeling and Bayesian estimation 155 General Introduction 155 Utility of the Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 156 The Substantive Example(s) 159 The Motivational Correlates of Mentally Tough Behavior 159 Developing Synergies through Statistical Modeling 161 ESEM 161 Bayesian Estimation 168 Summary 179 References 180 9 A gentle introduction to mixture modeling using physical fitness performance data 183 General Introduction 183 Utility of the Method in Sport and Exercise Science 186 The Substantive Example(s) 187 Class Enumeration in Mixture Models 188 The Estimation of Mixture Models 190 The Synergy 190 LPA of Grade 5 Students and Tests of Invariance across Gender Groups 190 Inclusion of Covariates in LPA Solutions 195 LTA 196 Mixture Regression Analyses of Grade 5 Students 198 Latent Basis Growth Mixture Analyses: Cardiovascular Fitness 202 Piecewise Growth Mixture Analyses: Physical Strength 203 Summary 204 Acknowledgments 205 References 206 10 Multilevel (structural equation) modeling 211 General Introduction 211 Multilevel Structural Equation Modeling 212 Utility of the Methodology in Sport and Exercise Science 214 The Substantive Examples 215 Coaching Competency–Collective Efficacy–Team Performance: 1–1–2 216 Action Planning Intervention–Physical Activity Action Plans–Physical Activity: 2–1–1 217 The Synergy 218 Coaching Competency–Collective Efficacy–Team Performance: 1–1–2 219 Action Planning Intervention–Physical Activity Action Plans–Physical Activity: 2–1–1 222 Summary 229 References 230 11 Application of meta]analysis in sport and exercise science 233 General Introduction 233 Stages of Meta]Analysis 233 Key Elements of Meta]Analysis 234 Goals of Meta]Analysis 236 Utility of the Methodology in Sport and Exercise Science 238 The Substantive Example 238 The Synergy 241 Univariate Meta]Analysis 241 Multivariate Meta]Analysis 245 Summary 249 Acknowledgment 251 References 251 12 Reliability and stability of variables/instruments used in sport science and sport medicine 255 Introduction 255 A. Assessment of Test–Retest Agreement Using Interval/Ratio Data 256 A Worked Example Using the Test–Retest Differences of the Biceps Skinfold Measurements 257 B. Utility of the Assessment of Test–Retest Stability Using Categorical/Likert]Type Data 260 The Substantive Example 261 Utility of the Test–Retest Stability Using Nonparametric Data 261 The Synergy 262 Utility of the Item by Item Approach to Test–Retest Stability 263 The Synergy 263 Summary 265 References 266 13 Sample size determination and power estimation in structural equation modeling 267 General Introduction 267 Power 268 Power Analysis in SEM 268 Utility of the Methodology in Sport and Exercise Science 269 Power Analysis Regarding Model]Data Fit: An Introduction 269 Power Analysis Regarding Focal Parameters: An Introduction 270 The Substantive Example 272 Bifactor Model in Sport and Exercise Science 272 Bifactor Model and the PETES 273 The Synergy 275 Power Analysis Regarding Model]Data Fit: A Demonstration 276 Power Analysis Regarding Focal Parameters: A Demonstration 278 Summary 281 References 282 Index 285

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Book SynopsisA Practical Course in Advanced Structural Design is written from the perspective of a practicing engineer, one with over 35 years of experience, now working in the academic world, who wishes to pass on lessons learned over the course of a structural engineering career. The book covers essential topics that will enable beginning structural engineers to gain an advanced understanding prior to entering the workforce, as well as topics which may receive little or no attention in a typical undergraduate curriculum. For example, many new structural engineers are faced with issues regarding estimating collapse loadings during earthquakes and establishing fatigue requirements for cyclic loading â but are typically not taught the underlying methodologies for a full understanding.Features: Advanced practice-oriented guidance on structural building and bridge design in a single volume. Detailed treatment of earthquake ground motio

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Book Synopsis Matthew Curland is a long-time member of Microsoft's Visual Studio development team. Visual Basic's IntelliSense feature is his most visible contribution. A frequent and popular speaker at VBITS, he also contributes black-belt articles to the leading VB journal, VBPJ, and is the co-author of Object Programming with Visual Basic 4 (Microsoft Press). 0201707128AB04062001Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1. Building Blocks. Phantom Pointers. Living Pointers. VBoost Objects. 2. Leveraging Arrays. Array Descriptors. Reading Array Variables. Writing to Array Variables. Array Options: Beyond Fixed or Variable Size. Miscellaneous Tips for Using Arrays. 3. IUnknown: An Unknown Quantity. VB and IUnknown. Declaring IUnknown and Calling Its Functions. 4. Binding Functions to Objects. When are objects bound to? Name Binding at Runtime. VTable-Binding Custom Control Interfaces. 5. Object Design Constructs. Abstraction with Implements. Pluggability of Calling Code. Implements and Implementation Reuse. Aggregation. 6. Circular References. Intermediate Object Solutions. Weak References and Collections. Transferring Object Ownership. Hierarchical Object Models. 7. External Object Creation. Object Creation with Class Factories. Loading DLL Objects Directly. Custom Loading Custom Controls. Custom Class Objects. 8. Lightweight COM Objects. Lightweight Basics. Termination Code on Structures. LastIID Lightweight. ArrayOwner Lightweight. Where's the Interface? To Err or Not to Err. Returning Errors from Lightweights. Aggregating Lightweight Objects. Coding the QueryInterface Function. 9. Large Systems of Objects. Using a Fixed-Size Memory Manager. Scribble Sample. 10. VB Objects and the Running Object Table. Registering VB Objects with The ROT. ROTHook Implementation Details. 11. Calling Function Pointers. Sample: Calling DllRegisterServer. Sample: QuickSort, Once and for All. Function Pointers in VB for Alpha. Stack Allocation. Generating Your Own In-Line Assembly. Pointers to Class Functions. Using CDECL Functions. 12. Overriding Functions. Cooperative Redirection. Interface Wrapping. Thinner Interface Wrapping. Wrapping Issues. 13. Threads in VB. Thread Local Storage. Can You Avoid the Marshaling Overhead? To Thread or Not to Thread. Creating Threads in a Client EXE. Coordinated Gate-Crashing in STA Apartments. Creating Worker Threads in DLLs. 14. Strings in VB. UNICODE Conversions. String Allocation. Strings as Numbers. 15. Type Libraries and VB. VB-Generated Type Libraries. VB-Friendly Custom Type Libraries. Binary Compatibility. Post-Build Type Library Modifications. 16. Controlling Windows. Subclassing. Custom Window Creation. Windowless Controls. Appendix: VBoost Reference. Assignment and Arithmetic Functions. Memory Allocation Objects. Aggregation Functions. Index. 0201707128T04062001

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Book SynopsisCoding with HTML & JavaScript Create Epic Computer Games is ideal for readers who want to learn the basics of making games with HTML and JavaScript programming languages used by professional game developers.Step-by-step, this book will guide you to create your own epic computer games.Ideal for coders with some experience who are now ready to take their coding to the next level! You'll learn how to: Use HTML & JavaScript to code a series of games.Make images move and respond to keyboard presses.Draw objects on the HTML canvas, and use variables and timers.Import images and add sounds to personalise your projects.Develop your skills and build some amazing games!

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Book SynopsisAn increasing number of countries develop capabilities for cyber-espionage and sabotage. The sheer number of reported network compromises suggests that some of these countries view cyber-means as integral and well-established elements of their strategical toolbox. At the same time the relevance of such attacks for society and politics is also increasing. Digital means were used to influence the US presidential election in 2016, repeatedly led to power outages in Ukraine, and caused economic losses of hundreds of millions of dollars with a malfunctioning ransomware. In all these cases the question who was behind the attacks is not only relevant from a legal perspective, but also has a political and social dimension.Attribution is the process of tracking and identifying the actors behind these cyber-attacks. Often it is considered an art, not a science.This book systematically analyses how hackers operate, which mistakes they make, and which traces they leave behind. Using examples from real cases the author explains the analytic methods used to ascertain the origin of Advanced Persistent Threats.Table of ContentsAdvanced Persistent Threats.- The attribution process.-Analysis of malware.- Attack infrastructure.- Analysis of control servers.- Geopolitical analysis.- Telemetry - data from security products.- Methods of intelligence agencies.- Doxing.- False flags.- Group set-ups.- Communication.- Ethics of attribution.

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Book SynopsisEconomic Method for Sensing Data Offloading in the Metaverse.- Securing Maritime Critical Infrastructure: A Multi-Domain AODV-based Communication Protocol for UxVs.- End-to-End MACsec Encryption in a Two-Data Centre Network over Routed WAN.- A New Broadcasting Scheme Based on Reinforcement Learning-Driven Adaptive Fuzzy Logic in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.- Mobile Traffic Prediction Method Based on Federated Proximal Algorithm.- Reinforcement Learning Based Trajectory Optimization for MEC-UAV.- Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Resource Allocation in Ultra Reliable 5G Core Networks.

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Book SynopsisADVANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNET THIRD EDITION ADVANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNET Future Evolving Technologies The new edition of Advanced Wireless Communications: 4G Cognitive and Cooperative Broadband Technology, 2nd Edition, including the latest developments In the evolution of wireless communications, the dominant challenges are in the areas of networking and their integration with the Future Internet. Even the classical concept of cellular networks is changing and new technologies are evolving to replace it. To reflect these new trends, Advanced Wireless Communications & INTERNET builds upon the previous volumes, enhancing the existing chapters, and including a number of new topics. Systematically guiding readers from the fundamentals through to advanced areas, each chapter begins with an introductory explanation of the basic problems and solutions followed with an analytical treatment in greateTable of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition xix 1 Fundamentals 1 1.1 4G and the Book Layout 1 1.2 General Structure of 4G Signals 5 1.3 Next Generation Internet 16 1.4 Cloud Computing and Network Virtualization 18 1.5 Economics of Utility Computing 20 1.6 Drawbacks of Cloud Computing 22 1.7 Wireless Grids and Clouds 24 References 30 2 Adaptive Coding 35 2.1 Adaptive and Reconfigurable Block Coding 35 2.2 Adaptive and Reconfigurable Convolutional Codes 40 2.3 Concatenated Codes with Interleavers 51 2.4 Adaptive Coding, Practice and Prospects 57 2.5 Distributed Source Coding 59 Appendix 2.1 Maximum a Posteriori Detection 69 References 71 3 Adaptive and Reconfigurable Modulation 77 3.1 Coded Modulation 77 3.2 Adaptive Coded Modulation for Fading Channels 86 References 89 4 Space–Time Coding 93 4.1 Diversity Gain 93 4.2 Space–Time Coding 98 4.3 Space–Time Block Codes from Orthogonal Designs 112 4.4 Channel Estimation Imperfections 122 4.5 Quasi-Orthogonal Space–Time Block Codes 123 4.6 Space–Time Convolutional Codes 127 4.7 Algebraic Space–Time Codes 128 4.8 Differential Space–Time Modulation 133 4.9 Multiple Transmit Antenna Differential Detection from Generalized Orthogonal Designs 142 4.10 Layered Space–Time Coding 148 4.11 Concatenated Space–Time Block Coding 157 4.12 Estimation of MIMO Channel 165 4.13 Space–Time Codes for Frequency Selective Channels 168 4.14 Optimization of a MIMO System 174 4.15 MIMO Systems with Constellation Rotation 182 4.16 Diagonal Algebraic Space–Time Block Codes 187 Appendix 4.1 QR Factorization 192 Appendix 4.2 Lattice Code Decoder for Space–Time Codes 194 Appendix 4.3 MIMO Channel Capacity 195 References 200 5 Multiuser Communication 209 5.1 Pseudorandom Sequences 209 5.2 Multiuser CDMA Receivers 220 5.3 Minimum Mean Square Error (MMSE) Linear Multiuser Detection 237 5.4 Single User LMMSE Receivers for Frequency Selective Fading Channels 246 5.5 Signal Subspace-Based Channel Estimation for CDMA Systems 253 5.6 Iterative Receivers for Layered Space–Time Coding 259 Appendix 5.1 Linear and Matrix Algebra 277 References 283 6 Channel Estimation and Equalization 291 6.1 Equalization in the Digital Data Transmission System 291 6.2 LMS Equalizer 297 6.3 Detection for a Statistically Known, Time Varying Channel 301 6.4 LMS-Adaptive MLSE Equalization on Multipath Fading Channels 306 6.5 Adaptive Channel Identification and Data Demodulation 311 6.6 Turbo Equalization 324 6.7 Kalman Filter Based Joint Channel Estimation and Data Detection Over Fading Channels 330 6.8 Equalization Using Higher Order Signal Statistics 335 References 345 7 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing – OFDM and Multicarrier CDMA 351 7.1 Timing and Frequency Offset in OFDM 351 7.2 Fading Channel Estimation for OFDM Systems 357 7.3 64 DAPSK and 64 QAM Modulated OFDM Signals 363 7.4 Space–Time Coding with OFDM Signals 367 7.5 Layered Space–Time Coding for MIMO OFDM 375 7.6 Space–Time Coded TDMA/OFDM Reconfiguration Efficiency 379 7.7 Multicarrier CDMA System 392 7.8 Multicarrier DS-CDMA Broadcast Systems 396 7.9 Frame By Frame Adaptive Rate Coded Multicarrier DS-CDMA System 399 7.10 Intermodulation Interference Suppression in Multicarrier CDMA Systems 405 7.11 Successive Interference Cancellation in Multicarrier DS-CDMA Systems 409 7.12 MMSE Detection of Multicarrier CDMA 413 7.13 Approximation of Optimum Multiuser Receiver for Space–Time Coded Multicarrier CDMA Systems 419 7.14 Parallel Interference Cancellation in OFDM Systems in Time-Varying Multipath Fading Channels 430 7.15 Zero Forcing OFDM Equalizer in Time-Varying Multipath Fading Channels 437 7.16 Channel Estimation for OFDM Systems Using Multiple Receive Antennas 442 7.17 Turbo Processing for an OFDM-Based MIMO System 445 7.18 PAPR Reduction of OFDM Signals 447 Appendix 7.1 451 References 452 8 UltraWide Band Radio 459 8.1 UWB Multiple Access in a Gaussian Channel 459 8.2 The UWB Channel 462 8.3 UWB System with M-ary Modulation 468 8.4 M-ary PPM UWB Multiple Access 476 8.5 Coded UWB Schemes 483 8.6 Multiuser Detection in UWB Radio 486 8.7 UWB with Space–Time Processing 487 8.8 Beamforming for UWB Radio 492 References 519 9 Linear Precoding for MIMO Channels 523 9.1 Space–Time Precoders and Equalizers for MIMO Channels 523 9.2 Linear Precoding Based on Convex Optimization Theory 530 9.3 Convex Optimization-Theory-Based Beamforming 540 References 561 10 Cognitive Networks 565 10.1 Optimal Channel Sensing in Cognitive Wireless Networks 565 10.2 Optimal Sequential Channel Sensing 568 10.3 Optimal Parallel Multiband Channel Sensing 569 10.4 Collaborative Spectrum Sensing 573 10.5 Multichannel Cognitive MAC 578 References 583 11 Relay-AssistedWireless Networks 585A. Agustin, J. Vidal,O.Muñoz, and S. Glisic 11.1 Introduction 585 11.2 Background and Related Work 586 11.3 Cooperative Communications 593 11.4 Relay-Assisted Communications 616 11.5 Two-Way Relay-Assisted Communications 646 11.6 Relay-Assisted Communications With Reuse of Resources 651 Appendices 668 12 Biologically Inspired Paradigms inWireless Networks 683 12.1 Biologically Inspired Model for Securing Hybrid Mobile Ad Hoc Networks 683 12.2 Biologically Inspired Routing in Ad Hoc Networks 687 12.3 Analytical Modeling of AntNet as Adaptive Mobile Agent Based Routing 691 12.4 Biologically Inspired Algorithm for Optimum Multicasting 697 12.5 Biologically Inspired (BI) Distributed Topology Control 703 12.6 Optimization of Mobile Agent Routing in Sensor Networks 708 12.7 Epidemic Routing 710 12.8 Nano-Networks 715 12.9 Genetic Algorithm Based Dynamic Topology Reconfiguration in Cellular Multihop Wireless Networks 718 References 739 13 Positioning in Wireless Networks 743 13.1 Mobile Station Location in Cellular Networks 743 13.2 Relative Positioning in Wireless Sensor Networks 753 13.3 Average Performance of Circular and Hyperbolic Geolocation 762 References 771 14 Wireless Networks Connectivity 773 14.1 Survivable Wireless Networks Design 773 14.2 Survivability of Wireless Ad Hoc Networks 776 14.3 Network Dimensioning 777 14.4 Survivable Network Under General Traffic 785 14.5 Stochastic Geometry and Random Graphs Theory 791 References 798 15 Advanced Routing and Network Coding 801 15.1 Conventional Routing Versus Network Coding 801 15.2 A Max-Flow Min-Cut Theorem 803 15.3 Algebraic Formulation of Network Coding 807 15.4 Random Network Coding 811 15.5 Gossip Based Protocol and Network Coding 813 15.6 Network Coding With Reduced Complexity 816 15.7 Multisource Multicast Network Switching 820 15.8 Optimization of Wireless Multicast Ad-Hoc Networks 831 15.9 Optimization of Multicast Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Using Soft Graph Coloring and Non-Linear Cubic Games 843 15.10 Joint Optimization of Routing and Medium Contention in Multihop Multicast Wireless Network 855 15.11 Routing and Network Stability 861 15.12 Lagrangian Decomposition of the Multicomodity Flow Optimization Problem 867 15.13 Flow Optimization in Heterogeneous Networks 868 15.14 Dynamic Resource Allocation in Computing Clouds 879 16 Network Formation Games 887 16.1 General Model of Network Formation Games 887 16.2 Knowledge Based Network Formation Games 893 16.3 Coalition Games in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks 897 16.4 HD Game Based TCP Selection 912 16.4.1 Evolutionary Stable Strategy 914 16.4.2 TCP Protocol Competition in Wireless Networks 918 References 919 Index 923

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Book SynopsisThis book is a summary of more than a decade of research in the area of backend optimization. It contains the latest fundamental research results in this field. While existing books are often more oriented toward Masters students, this book is aimed more towards professors and researchers as it contains more advanced subjects.It is unique in the sense that it contains information that has not previously been covered by other books in the field, with chapters on phase ordering in optimizing compilation; register saturation in instruction level parallelism; code size reduction for software pipelining; memory hierarchy effects and instruction level parallelism.Other chapters provide the latest research results in well-known topics such as register need, and software pipelining and periodic register allocation.Table of ContentsIntroduction xiii Part 1 Prolog: Optimizing Compilation 1 Chapter 1 On the Decidability of Phase Ordering in Optimizing Compilation 3 Part 2 Instruction Scheduling 23 Chapter 2 Instruction Scheduling Problems and Overview 25 Chapter 3 Applications of Machine Scheduling to Instruction Scheduling 39 Chapter 4 Instruction Scheduling Before Register Allocation 51 Chapter 5 Instruction Scheduling After Register Allocation 77 Chapter 6 Dealing in Practice with Memory Hierarchy Effects and Instruction Level Parallelism 91 Part 3 Register Optimization 119 Chapter 7 The Register Need of a Fixed Instruction Schedule 121 Chapter 8 The Register Saturation 141 Chapter 9 Spill Code Reduction 159 Chapter 10 Exploiting the Register Access Delays Before Instruction Scheduling 177 Chapter 11 Loop Unrolling Degree Minimization for Periodic Register Allocation 191 Part 4 Epilog: Performance, Open Problems 231 Chapter 12 Statistical Performance Analysis: The Speedup-Test Protocol 233 Conclusion 257 Appendix 1 Presentation of the Benchmarks Used in Our Experiments 263 Appendix 2 Register Saturation Computation on Stand-Alone DDG 271 Appendix 3 Efficiency of SIRA on the Benchmarks 279 Appendix 4 Efficiency of Non-Positive Circuit Elimination in the SIRA Framework 293 Appendix 5 Loop Unroll Degree Minimization: Experimental Results 303 Appendix 6 Experimental Efficiency of Software Data Preloading and Prefetching for Embedded VLIW 313 Appendix 7 Appendix of the Speedup-Test Protocol 319 Bibliography 327 Lists of Figures, Tables and Algorithms 345 Index 353

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Book SynopsisPrepare for success on the challenging CASP+ CAS-004 exam Inthe newly updated Second Edition ofCASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Practice Tests Exam CAS-004,accomplished cybersecurityexpertNadean Tannerdeliversan extensive collection of CASP+preparation materials, including hundreds of domain-by-domain test questions and two additional practice exams. Prepare for the new CAS-004 exam, as well asa new career in advanced cybersecurity, with Sybex's proven approach tocertification success.You'll get ready for the exam, to impressyour next interviewer, and excel at your first cybersecurity job. This book includes: Comprehensive coverage of allexam CAS-004 objectivedomains, including security architecture, operations, engineering, cryptography, and governance, risk, and complianceIn-depthpreparation for test success with 1000 practice exam questionsAccess to the Sybex interactive learning environment and online test bank Perfect for anyone studying for the CASP+ Exam CAS-004,CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Practice Tests Exam CAS-004is also an ideal resource for anyone with IT security experience who seeks to brush up on their skillset or seek a valuable new CASP+ certification.Table of ContentsIntroduction xix Chapter 1 Security Architecture 1 Chapter 2 Security Operations 61 Chapter 3 Security Engineering and Cryptography 123 Chapter 4 Governance, Risk, and Compliance 175 Chapter 5 Practice Test 1 207 Chapter 6 Practice Test 2 227 Appendix Answers to Review Questions 247 Chapter 1: Security Architecture 248 Chapter 2: Security Operations 278 Chapter 3: Security Engineering and Cryptography 308 Chapter 4: Governance, Risk, and Compliance 333 Chapter 5: Practice Test 1 346 Chapter 6: Practice Test 2 353 Index 363

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Book SynopsisSOLIDWORKS 2018 Advanced Techniques picks up where SOLIDWORKS 2018 Intermediate Skills leaves off. Its aim is to take you from an intermediate user with a basic understanding of SOLIDWORKS and modeling techniques to an advanced user capable of creating complex models and able to use the advanced tools provided by SOLIDWORKS. The text covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that you have gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SOLIDWORKS, inside and out, you should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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.Professor Fikret Berkes provides a unique introduction to the social and interdisciplinary dimensions of biodiversity conservation. Examining a range of approaches, new ideas, controversies and debates, he demonstrates that biodiversity loss is not primarily a technical issue, but a social problem that operates in an economic, political and cultural context. Berkes concludes that conservation must be democratized in order to broaden its support base and build more inclusive constituencies for conservation.Key features include: focus on Indigenous peoples' rights, knowledge and practices discussion of commons governance, co-management and responsibility exploration of the history of conservation and the nature stewardship traditions a broad view of conservation that encompasses the well-being of humans as well as ecosystems Taking an interdisciplinary social science approach that includes conservation science concepts, this Advanced Introduction will benefit students of environmental studies, geography, ecology and conservation. It will also be a useful resource for conservation organizations.Trade Review‘[Berkes] is one of the key researchers and teachers of this transformation in conservation, which views people as integral parts of ecosystems, rather than merely as “managers” or “stressors… The book is small, concise, and easy to read… It is not a book of recipes, yet one can start learning how to cook from it… Berkes warns that community-based conservation should not be viewed as a panacea. Rather, flexible and adaptive options require a diversity of governance regimes, and community-based conservation is one of them.’ -- Zsolt Molnár, Conservation Biology‘This book is a well put together synthesis of community-based conservation theory and practice. It could be used both as a textbook for a class in community-based conservation as well as a manual for international conservation practitioners.’ -- Richard Smardon, Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences'Fikret Berkes didn't invent the concept of community-based conservation, but he has been its most vigorous and high-profile academic advocate and analyst. His towering impact on the social science of conservation makes this masterful volume all the more essential. It is the indispensable guide for all aspects of conservation science in the remainder of the 21st century.' -- - David Barton Bray, Florida International University, US'Fikret Berkes has helped re-shape conservation. As a leading scholar and educator, he has influenced generations of conservation scholars and practitioners with foundational work on community-based conservation, diversity of ecological knowledge, adaptive management, resilience of social-ecological systems, and biocultural conservation. In his new book, Berkes distills these lessons into a clear and concise narrative that will be a fantastic resource for teachers, students, and anyone interested in understanding the wicked problems biocultural diversity faces and the diverse and dynamic solutions that are possible.' -- - Michael Gavin, Colorado State University, US'Fikret Berkes is internationally renowned for his research and writings in the areas of social-ecological systems and commons theory. This book is a brilliant distillation of research and thinking so far in the area of biodiversity conservation and all that it entails. Professor Berkes' analyses of the key aspects of community-based conservation are clear and elegant, supported by numerous examples from around the world. This is an extraordinary and insightful book that I recommend without hesitation.' -- - Nancy Turner, University of Victoria, Canada‘This is a clear and cogent review of a quiet revolution. It is a globally-important book about a specific type of conservation, one that builds from the specificities of communities and ecosystems. It makes clear that biodiversity loss is a social problem, and that participatory approaches can unlock citizen power. This book could help to save the planet from ecosystem collapse and climate crises. It points to optimism, so much is already working in community conservation. Now these social-ecological practices need to be spread to all countries and ecosystems.’ -- - Jules Pretty, University of Essex, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Why community-based conservation? 2. Nature stewardship traditions, historical and contemporary 3. Can local development be made compatible with conservation? 4. Indigenous peoples: Local stewardship for global conservation 5. Multiple ways of knowing: Indigenous and local knowledge 6. No tragedy on the commons 7. Governance: Diverse, flexible, pluralistic 8. Synthesis and conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisVentures Third edition is a six-level integrated skills series for Adult Education, aligned to standards and CASAS STEP to help your students meet their goals. Ventures 3rd Edition Transitions Student''s Book has 10 units with six lessons each, based on relevant adult-learner themes. Two-page lessons are designed for an hour of classroom instruction and are aligned to teach students the skills needed for success with their education or careers. Culture notes, speaking, reading, and writing tips enrich and support exercises. A College and Career Readiness section in the back of the book addresses needs for more reading practice. Students can access audio and grammar presentation videos using the QR codes found throughout the book.

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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. This thought-provoking introduction provides an incisive overview of dignity law, a field of law emerging in every region of the globe that touches all significant aspects of the human experience. Through an examination of the burgeoning case law in this area, James R. May and Erin Daly reveal a strong overlapping consensus surrounding the meaning of human dignity as a legal right and a fundamental value of nations large and small, and how this global jurisprudence is redefining the relationship between individuals and the state. Key features include: Analyses of cases from a range of jurisdictions all over the world A history of the shift of the concept of dignity from a philosophical idea to a legally enforceable right Discussion of dignity as a value and a right in different major legal contexts, and its roots in African, Asian, European and Islamic traditions. This Advanced Introduction will be invaluable to scholars and students of law, particularly those interested in human rights, looking to understand this emerging area of law. It will inform lawyers, judges, policymakers and other advocates interested in how dignity and the law can be used to protect everyone, including the most vulnerable among us. Trade Review'This book offers a compelling introduction to human dignity, the organizing constitutional idea of the postwar era. Reaching beyond western religion, philosophy, and constitutional law, May and Daly expound an idea that is global in its reach and transformative in its ramifications. This book will be of interest to anyone seeking to understand what a legal order that lived up to the demands of human dignity might look like.' --Jacob Weinrib, Queen's University Faculty of Law, Canada'This book is a very complete contribution to the meaning of dignity seen as a universal value and right, with important insights on legal doctrine and policies all over the world. It demonstrates that, inherent to all of us, dignity implies that every single human being must always be treated as a person.' --Paul Cassia, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France'With this Advanced Introduction to Human Dignity and Law, Professors James R. May and Erin Daly deliver a global perspective on this ''very important idea''. A mine of legal materials gathered from around the world, this volume brings together essential knowledge on human dignity in a concise and engaging manner. Buzzing with energy, Professor May and Professor Daly's Advanced Introduction is a must read for all those promoting dignity rights, as well as all those curious about the great adventure of humanity and democracy.' --Catherine Dupré, University of Exeter, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. A very brief overview of a very important idea 2. Dignity and Human Rights 3. An Emerging Overlapping Consensus on the Meaning of Dignity Under Law 4. The Value of A Life: Intrinsic Worth, Agency, and Autonomy 5. The Life of the Mind: Intellectual and Emotional Integrity 6. Living With Dignity 7. Towards a Democratic Theory of Dignity Index

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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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Book SynopsisAdvanced Grammar is a new, advanced-level grammar course that prepares English language learners for academic work. Its unique approach helps students master written grammar with the use of authentic academic sources and prepares them to read extensive academic texts, write and present using academic language, and process complex academic content. Advanced Grammar focuses on the academic forms and uses of grammatical structures without oversimplifying either the content or the grammar structures. This approach is made possible by the authentic textbook content upon which each chapter is based. Features In-depth exposure to authentic academic language via textbook excerpts. Students become accustomed to and use authentic academic language as it is spoken and written. Rigorous and authentic readings from a variety of academic disciplines. Students are exposed to rich content that illustrates examples of gramTable of ContentsPart 1: The Verb Tense System: Using Academic Verb Tense Patterns (Academic Discipline: Computer Science)Chapter 1: Review of Verb TensesChapter 2: Passive VerbsChapter 3: Modal Auxiliary VerbsPart 1: Putting It All Together Part 2: Noun and Noun Phrases: Adding Variety and Detail (Academic Discipline: Sociology)Chapter 4: Noun FunctionsChapter 5: Elements of Noun Phrases: PremodifiersChapter 6: Elements of Noun Phrases: PostmodifiersPart 2: Putting It All Together Part 3: Adjective Clauses and Phrases: Adding Description, Prediction, Historical Explanation, and Emphasis (Academic Discipline: History)Chapter 7: Review of Adjective ClausesChapter 8: Reduced Adjective Clauses and Adjective PhrasesChapter 9: Academic Uses of Adjective Clauses, Phrases, and Cleft ReferencesPart 3: Putting It All Together Part 4: Adverb Clauses, Adverb Phrases and Other Structures that Express Complex Relationships (Academic Discipline: Anthropology)Chapter 10: Adverb Clauses and Other Structures that Express Time, Cause/Effect, Purpose, and MannerChapter 11: Adverb Clauses and Other Structures that Express Concession, Contrast, and ConditionChapter 12: Reduced Adverb Clauses and Absolute ConstructionsPart 4: Putting It All Together Part 5: Noun Clauses (Academic Discipline: Physics)Chapter 13: Noun Clauses Used as ObjectsChapter 14: Noun Clauses Used as Subjects, Complements, and AppositivesChapter 15: Noun Clauses Used for Academic PurposesPart 5: Putting It All Together ReferencesBibliographyAppendix A: Vocabulary PracticeAppendix B: Writing and Speaking GuidelinesAppendix C: Answer Keys for Appendix AAppendix D: Answer Keys for "What Did You Learn?"Glossary of Grammar and Writing Terms

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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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Book SynopsisA proven grammar-based approach that gives you a real mastery of the Spanish languageUse Advanced Spanish Step by Step's progressive, grammar-based approach to conquer intermediate and advanced Spanish-language topics. This step-by-step approach gives you real confidence and the tools you need to achieve a high Spanish proficiency.You'll get a quick review of the key grammar basics, then move on to more advanced topics that you need for true mastery of the language. With complete coverage of verb tenses beyond the present and past, irregular verbs, sentence structure, parts of speech, and more, this book gives a thorough overview of advanced grammar topics. It also introduces you to hundreds of new vocabulary words that are reinforced with readings that put the new terms in everyday context.Table of ContentsI. Ser and Estar; Present, Preterit, and Imperfect Tenses; Progressive Tenses; Present Subjunctive; Commands 1 Ser and Estar and the Present TenseEstar (to be) 3Ser (to be) 8Reading Comprehension Machu Picchu 19 2 Ser and Estar in the Preterit and Imperfect TensesPreterit Tense 21Imperfect Tense 25Regular Verbs in the Preterit 29Irregular Verbs in the Preterit 31Regular Verbs in the Imperfect 33Irregular Verbs in the Imperfect 35Comparison of Preterit and Imperfect 35Reading Comprehension Marianela 383. The Present Progressive TenseGerund Formation 41Formation of the Present Progressive Tense 45Use of the Present Progressive Tense 45Placement of Object Pronouns 48Uses of the Gerund with Verbs Other Than estar 52Reading Comprehension La parada del bus 56 4 The Past Progressive TensesThe Imperfect Progressive Tense 58The Preterit Progressive Tense 61Reading Comprehension El hospital 67 5 The Present SubjunctiveFormation of the Present Subjunctive 70Uses of the Present Subjunctive 77Other Tenses That Cause the Present Subjunctive 91Reading Comprehension El juicio 94 6 CommandsAffirmative tú Commands 98Negative tú Commands 102Ud. and Uds. Commands 107Other Ways of Asking People to Do Things 110Reading Comprehension Perdida en Nicaragua 113The nosotros Command: "Let us . . ." 115Affirmative vosotros Commands 118Negative vosotros Commands 118Reading Comprehension La Noche de Brujas 121II. Nouns, Articles, Adjectives, Pronouns; Present and Past Perfect Tenses7 Nouns, Articles, Adjectives, and PronounsNouns and Articles 125Possessive Adjectives 130Possessive Pronouns 135Relative Pronouns 139Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns 144Reading Comprehension Mi viaje 146 The Neuter lo + Adjective Used as a Noun 147Adjectives Used as Nouns 149Pronouns Used as Nouns 150Pronunciation Practice Los maderos de San Juan 151Reading Comprehension Lo fatal 152 8 The Present Perfect TenseFormation of the Past Participle 154Formation of the Present Perfect Tense 157Uses of the Present Perfect Tense 159Placement of Object Pronouns with the Present Perfect Tense 160Use of the Infinitive haber and the Past Participle 161Reading Comprehension El apartamento 165 9 The Past Perfect TenseFormation of the Past Perfect Tense 167Uses of the Past Perfect Tense 167Reading Comprehension El sueño 170Reading Comprehension Recordando Nicaragua 171The Past Participle as an Adjective 172The Past Participle with ser and the Passive Voice 176Reading Comprehension El conde Lucanor 178 III. Future and Conditional Tenses; Past Subjunctive; Idioms 10 The Future TenseFormation of the Future Tense 181Uses of the Future Tense 188The Future Progressive Tense 195The Future Perfect Tense 196Reading Comprehension El porvenir 197 11 The Conditional TenseFormation of the Conditional Tense 199Uses of the Conditional Tense 205The Conditional Progressive Tense 209The Conditional Perfect Tense 210Reading Comprehension ¿Qué haría Ud. en las siguientes situaciones? 212 12 The Present Perfect SubjunctiveFormation of the Present Perfect Subjunctive 214Uses of the Present Perfect Subjunctive 214Reading Comprehension La isla en el Caribe 218 13 The Imperfect Subjunctive Formation of the Imperfect Subjunctive 221Uses of the Imperfect Subjunctive 227Reading Comprehension El barco económico 234Reading Comprehension Xochicalco 243 14 The Past Perfect SubjunctiveFormation of the Past Perfect Subjunctive 245Uses of the Past Perfect Subjunctive 245Reading Comprehension Su punto de vista 257 15 IdiomsIdioms with Prepositions 260Idioms with Verbs 263Time Expressions 267Reading Comprehension La defensa de Sócrates 270Appendix: List of Verbs 273Answer Key 280Index 292

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