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This title is the second in a series that employs a simple and effective concept to illustrate and describe the multiplicity of equipment and weapons systems used on the ground during World War II. Wh
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In today's multimedia environment, visuals are essential and expected parts of storytelling. While images may not be everything, they are a fundamental part of almost everything that goes on in the ma
This is the first English translation of the seminal book by Katharina Reis and Hans Vermeer, Grundlegung einer allgemeinen Translationstheorie, first published in 1984. The first part of the book was
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This is a hands-on guide that provides exemplary coverage of all the features and concepts related to PTVS. The book is intended for developers who are aiming to enhance their productivity in Python p
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This book presents a thorough overview of fusion in computer vision, from an interdisciplinary and multi-application viewpoint, describing successful approaches, evaluated in the context of internatio
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A complete guide in one volume, which covers all aspects of pregnancy and caring for your new baby: a week-by-week guide to pregnancy, a guide to your baby's first year month by month, and a practical
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Help your students navigate complex texts in social studies and across the curriculum! This book shows you how to use a key tool—text-based questions—to build students’ literacy and critical thinking
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