Intelligent Interactive Multimedia

Intelligent interactive multimedia systems and services will be ever more important in computer systems. Nowadays, computers are widespread and computer users range from highly qualified scientists to

This research book presents some specific multimedia systems that have been developed and appliedin practice. More specifically, it consists of an editorial, an introductory chapter and six chapters a

This volume contains the Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS-12). The Conference was jointly organised by Nagoya Univ

This volume contains the Proceedings of the 3nd International Symposium on Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS 2010). This third edition of the KES-IIMSS Symposium was j

This volume contains the Proceedings of the 2nd International KES Symposium on Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS 2009) This second edition of the KES-IIMSS Symposium w

This book summarizes the works and new research results presented at the First International Symposium on Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS 2008), organized by the Uni

This volume contains the Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services (IIMSS-2011). IIMSS-2011 comes as a sequel to IIMSS-2008 (Piraeus-At

This thoroughly revised, full-color text covers the most current multimedia tools, techniques, and technologiesMultimedia: Making It Work, Ninth Edition introduces you to the fundamental concepts of m

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Intelligent Interactive Technologies and Multimedia, IITM 2013, held in Allahabad, India, in March 2013.The 15

Bestselling author Bianca Schulze brings us a lively, interactive bedtime story that is sure to delight children and their parents! Shhh! Be very quiet. The rascally dragon is finally asleep. But, whe

Bake cookies from scratch inside this interactive recipe book - sift the flour, whisk the sugar, crack the egg, pour the chocolate chips, and more!Simple yet factual recipe text takes readers through

Cook pizza from scratch in this fully interactive recipe book that allows readers mix the ingredients, knead the dough, spread the sauce, and more! STEP ONE: Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm wat

Foreword by Karen Sparck Jones Intelligent multimedia information retrieval lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, information retrieval, human-computer interaction, and multimedia compu

Learn how animals around the world show their love in this interactive board bookLove is strong.You have my back and I’ll always have yours.Animals show their love in so many ways! This interactive bo

Scholastic Early Learners: Learn your ABCs with this interactive book, which guides readers through the alphabet with interactive sliders. Includes a QR link to the alphabet song!Learn to sing your AB

"Resident Evil is a multidimensional, multimedia universe. The essays written for this volume will focus on this particular zombie manifestation and its significance in popular culture, cover a wide r

An amusing folktale for beginner readers about a magical fish that grants wishes.Includes book and interactive CD-ROM with animated screen visuals and characterful narration, music and sound effects.N

mindOnline for students:* Interactive supplementary materials* Interactive word lists* Extra reading activities* Viewpoints video Open Mind is a four-level series in American English, taking student

Using a unique multimedia format for learning the fundamentals of data structures and algorithms, this conceptually elegant and innovative text incorporates the object-oriented design paradigm with Ja

Practical Paediatric Procedures is an invaluable multimedia tool for the pediatrician in training. Covering all core diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that the trainee would be expected to know ho

Eye-popping visuals and vibrant colors combined with practical exercises make learning Chinese fun and effective Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Chinese Interactive Edition incorporates video, two

"This book addresses the challenges encountered in multimedia data management by devising both classical and intelligent techniques. It highlights the essence of multimedia data management and enginee

As ubiquitous multimedia applications benefit from the rapid development of intelligent multimedia technologies, there is an inherent need to present frameworks, techniques and tools that adopt these

This book samples recent research in multimedia services. Chapters include coverage of aspects of data processing in multimedia services in intelligent environments, including one devoted to an intell

Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training emerges out of the need to share information and knowledge on the research and practices of using multimedia in various educational settings. The book

This beautifully illustrated flap book explores just how smart all kinds of different animals are. Learn about how birds, octopuses and even fish use tools to get food, explore the complex communication skills of prairie dogs, why elephants really do never forget, the ways in which orangutans are the smartest problem solvers, how the most intelligent animals make use of us, and much more.

An interactive first fairy tale for preschoolers! Introduce preschoolers to the magic of fairy tales! Join Jack on his high-climbing beanstalk adventure and discover this classic tale told simply for the youngest of readers. With five sliding counters to move about, readers can bring the story to life themselves and help Jack escape from the giant's clutches! This sturdy board format has a simple easy-to-follow narrative and instructional questions to help children steer the characters along the right path, making this is the perfect interactive first fairy tale for babies and toddlers. Look out for Cinderella too!

Get ready for adventure with this dazzling edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text is accompanied by stunning, full-colour illustrations throughout and eight paper-engineered interactive elements. Readers will love looking inside the Weasleys' magical tent at the Quidditch World Cup, watching the Dark Mark appear in the sky and following Harry into the lake during the Triwizard Tournament!Beautifully made and visually breathtaking, this is a special gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages. A wonderful addition to any collector's bookshelf, it is also an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers.

Discover the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom with this interactive board book! Filled with colourful photographic images of over 40 animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, Noisy Animal World is the perfect book for little animal fans.

Mouse needs to catch Gorilla - and quick! - in this zany story that's perfect for car-crazy babies and toddlers. Follow Mouse on an epic mission to find Gorilla in this interactive adventure full of

For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide and play tabs on every page.We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too?Join in all the fun of the bear hunt in this ingenious interactive board book for young readers. With super-sturdy tabs to pull, sliders to push and wheels to turn, little fingers will love playing along with the classic story of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, revealing surprises on every page. Entertaining and engaging in equal measure, children can swish swash their way through the long wavy grass; stumble trip through the forest; whirl their way through the swirling snow storm and tiptoe through the gloomy cave to find the bear! Perfect for 2- to 4-year-olds and their grown-ups everywhere.

An interactive board book adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic—featuring 12 different sounds! A perfect choice for celebrating Pop on Father's Day and all year long!This interactive adaptation of the classic bestseller will have babies and toddlers giggling with glee! Featuring simple rhymed text that teaches the basics of word construction, combined with wacky illustrations that help decode the words, children can press the matching buttons and listen to sounds that bring the story to life.

Can YOU help Hippo do the gardening?Full of flaps, wheels and sliders, this interactive board book is a hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers.Busy chores for little paws!

Hello, Potty! is a fun and interactive board book. With four wheels to turn, little ones will love being involved in the relatable scenarios. Perfect for engaging toddlers with the concept of potty training.Ditch the diapers with this fun, interactive board book. Perfect for potty-training toddlers.

Can YOU help Croc make pancakes?Full of novelties, including flaps, a wheel, a slider and a pivot, this interactive board book is a hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers.Busy chores for little paws!

Hide—and find—heartwarming Christmas treats: Just turn the wheel, lift the flaps, and play!Christmas cheer is everywhere! First, turn the wheel to hide the treat, then lift the flaps to find it in this holiday-themed activity book for curious kids.An interactive wheel hides Christmas surprises amid a variety of spirited scenes, from the delightfully snowy outdoors to stockings hung by a toasty fire and much more. After the treat is hidden, it’s time to guess where it is. Lift the flap for the reveal in this Christmas board book, then play again and again for heaps of holiday fun.A PLAYFUL GAME IN A BOOK: This interactive novelty book will keep kids engaged as they turn a wheel to hide and seek bright treats under colorful flaps. CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR TODDLERS: Christmas cheer truly is everywhere in this interactive book, ideal for Christmas day and celebrating joy every day.GREAT GIFT FOR YOUNG READERS: Sweet scenes, surprises, and heaps of treats will delight kids and their parents.Perfe

An interactive flap book all about tractors and the jobs they do through the seasons on a farm.From bringing out hay to sheep in the snow, to harvesting fields of summer wheat - find out all about the jobs tractors do throughout the seasons. Young children will love lifting the flaps to look inside the cab and see the machinery at work. This hands-on interactive series is the perfect introduction to farm vehicles for curious minds and little fingers.