Computer Technology and Computer Programming

Technologies have a life cycle, says Donald Norman, and companies and their products must change as they pass from youth to maturity. Alas, the computer industry thinks it is still in its rebellious t

Advances in the field of computer vision are leading to radical changes in the way we interact with computers. At the time of this book's publication in 1998, it would soon be possible to enable a computer linked to a video camera to detect the presence of users, track faces, arms and hands in real time, and analyse expressions and gestures. The implications for interface design are immense and are expected to have major repercussions for all areas where computers are used, from the work place to recreation. This book collects the ideas and algorithms from the world's leading scientists, offering a glimpse of the radical changes that are round the corner and which will change the way we will interact with computers in the near future.

A presentation of the central and basic concepts, techniques, and tools of computer science, with the emphasis on presenting a problem-solving approach and on providing a survey of all of the most imp

Exploring new trends in computer technology, Corporal introduces an innovative and exciting concept: Transport Triggered Architecture (TTAs). Unlike most traditional architectures, where programmed op

A practical guide for multivariate statistical techniques-- now updated and revised In recent years, innovations in computer technology and statistical methodologies have dramatically altered the lan

The development of digital technology and its widespread availability on the personal computer are bringing about a fundamental paradigm shift in the ways that literary texts are created, preserved, d

Intended specifically for practicing professionals and advanced students in chemistry and biochemistry, this invaluable book covers the full range of the computer applications in these fields, includi

Papers from a July 1993 and an April 1992 meeting, plus an additional paper, explore the use of computer simulation in understanding the social sciences, in sections on the simulation of social theori

Examining the regulatory and practical issues of computer validation from a global perspective, this text provides a common-sense approach to getting the job done. Combining the insights of an interna

This book presents a unified approach to developing accurate discrete-time models of communication and computer networks, using discrete-time queuing theory and approximation techniques to obtain solu

This monograph by one of the world's leading vision researchers provides a thorough, mathematically rigorous exposition of a broad and vital area in computer vision: the problems and techniques relat

This book is a digital electronics text focused on 'how to' design, build, operate and adapt data acquisition systems. The book is intended to serve people whose goals include teaching or learning one or more of the following: digital electronics, circuit design for computer expansion slots, software which interacts with outside hardware, the process of computer based data acquisition, and the design, adaptation, construction and testing of measurement systems. The fundamental idea of the book is that parallel I/O ports (available for all popular computers) offer a superior balance of simplicity, low cost, speed, flexibility and adaptability.

Pictures that are made, not taken, are the focus of this exciting collection of works by 90 American artists who are using appropriation, computer technology, performance, and numerous other sources o

There has been an enormous increase in research activity aimed at elucidating the basis for cortical activity in the brain. Among modern techniques used in this area of scientific endeavour, few have proved as popular as computer simulation. Model neural networks are the subject of intense study, and some remarkable properties have already come to light: these networks are able to discriminate, remember and associate. Professor Cotterill has assembled leading experts in this burgeoning field to produce an exciting review of advances. The volume covers the creation of computer models of neural networks, and their use in the study of neural function, of cognition, memory and vision. The results and future directions explored here will have an important bearing on research into brain function, physiology, psychology, biophysics and artificial intelligence.

This book offers a comprehensive treatment of computer graphics. It provides the fundamental mathematics used in graphics programs and covers the basics of the graphics pipeline, BSP trees, and ray tr

「抵抗、解放的戰略化戰術就是：積極地發明影像！」―― 高重黎《物．像．書》是藝術家高重黎的首部書寫作品，以「可見性的政治經濟動力學」貫穿展開，探討攝影術自發明以來如何藉技術與殖民體系，擴大為全球的「可見性基建工程」與「影像原始積累」。書中集結高重黎近十餘年來的重要論述、訪談、創作筆記，並收錄代表作《幻燈簡報電影：秋刀魚的滋味》與《延遲的刺點：堤2》紙上版等系列與繪稿，全書逾兩百幀圖片，部分為首度公開，廣泛涵蓋影像與感知論題，以及對動畫、攝影、電影與生成式影圖等技術圖像歷史的關鍵分析。本書邀請讀者隨高重黎獨樹一幟的創作理路，對我們自身的視覺精神史進行一次基進考察，拆解影音階級與權力秩序的暴力構造，鑄造奪回感知主權的思想機具和實踐方法！Thing．Figure．Book is the debut written work by artist Kao Chung-Li. Centered on the "political-economic dynamics of visibility," the book interrogates how photography, since its inception, has expanded into a global "infrastructure of visibility" and "primitive accumulation of images" through technology and colonial systems. The book assembles Kao Chung-Li’s essential essays, an interview, and creative notes from the past decade. It also includes paper-based versions and sketches of his representative series, such as Slideshow Cinema: An Autumn Afternoon and Belated Punctum: La Jetée 2. Featuring over two hundred images―some published for the first time―the volume extensi

A beautiful and moving testament to the enduring life of Kobe Bryant and the Mamba Mentality.When Kobe and Gianna Bryant died, tragically and unexpectedly, in 2020, the world mourned with a wholehearted ferocity. In perhaps the largest and most intense outpouring of public art the world has ever seen, murals went up on seemingly every available wall in Los Angeles and around the globe. The paintings were both professional and amateur, some public and some private, many of them colossal. All of them expressed love and respect for Kobe and Gianna Bryant as athletes, as a father and daughter, as heroes who will not be forgotten.In Mamba & Mambacita Forever, Vanessa Bryant brings together the images and stories of more than a hundred murals honoring her husband and daughter. Taken together, what emerges is the story of a man who became even more than he himself could have imagined, an avatar of determination, discipline, and competitiveness. He was also a worldwide icon, one of the gre

★ 探索19世紀末美國「文學海報」風潮，理解現代商業設計的起點★ 收錄重要藝術家作品，呈現插畫、字體與版面設計的創新實驗★ 從藝術史、廣告心理到女性創作者角色，提供多面向觀察19世紀末，隨著印刷技術的突破，「海報」在美國迅速成為一種嶄新的視覺文化形式。這些為書籍與高端文學期刊設計的海報，不再只是宣傳工具，而是結合插畫、排版與色彩的藝術創作。包括 Florence Lundborg、Ethel Reed 在內的藝術家們，透過大膽構圖與風格化設計，奠定了所謂的「海報風格」，並深刻影響後世的平面設計發展。本書以著名的 Leonard A. Lauder 收藏為基礎，系統梳理這段充滿活力的藝術現象。書中不僅分析文學海報的美學特質與現代性，也探討早期廣告心理學的實驗、女性藝術家在此領域的突破，以及當時多樣的印刷技術。透過這些觀點，讀者將重新認識文學海報如何從商業宣傳躍升為文化符號，甚至在當時就成為收藏家競相追逐的藝術品。由 The Metropolitan Museum of Art 出版，並由 Yale University Press 發行，本書是一部兼具學術深度與視覺魅力的設計史佳作，適合插畫、廣告、書籍藝術與平面設計愛好者珍藏。An exploration of late nineteenth-century American literary posters—a vibrant genre at the vanguard of modern commercial art and graphic design“Will thrill commercial art nerds and avid readers alike.”—Nathalie Atkinson, Globe & Mail (Toronto), Gift Book SelectionSpurred by innovations in printing technology, the modern poster emerged in the 1890s as a popular form of visual culture in the United States. Created by some of the best-known illustrators and graphic designer

A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori.Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Discover when, how, where, and why fungi grow in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book in the vein of When the Sky Glows and Animal Architects. Above ground, below ground, all around, fungi grow. They root and fruit and twist and twine everywhere on earth. Some are edible, some are medicinal, some are even poisonous. Step into this book and discover the amazing array of mushrooms and see how they multiply. Learn how fungi heal and help humans. Explore the incredible underground fungal network that helps forests thrive. And so much more!

Winnie and Wilbur are on their annual visit to the Worldwide Witches' Festival, meeting witches (and their cats) from all over the globe! They have a wonderful time partying, dancing and learning new spells. When the festival is over, Winnie and Wilbur hop on their broomstick and zoom off on a magical mystery tour to visit their new friends in a tropical treehouse, a castle by the sea and a house on top of a mountain! When they arrive back home, it's much tooquiet-but then there's a knock at the door... A jubilant and joyful story celebrating diversity and friendship, as Winnie and Wilbur discover how magical it is to make new friends and be part of a global community of witches.Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

Studies in Colloquial Chinese and Its History: Dialect and Text presents cutting-edge research into issues regarding prestige colloquial languages in China in their spoken forms and as well as their relationship to written forms and the colloquial literary language. These include the standard regional languages and prestige dialects of the past, the influence of historical forms of spoken Chinese on written Chinese, the history of guānhuà and the history of báihuà, proto-dialects and supra-regional common languages (koines), and their relationship to spoken dialects. The various studies in this collection focus on the dialect groups with the most substantial written tradition, including Mandarin, Wu, Min, and Cantonese, in north, central and eastern coastal, and southern China respectively. The contributors explore the histories of these dialects in their written and spoken forms, presenting a variegated view of the history and development of the regional forms, including their evoluti

珊卓拉˙馬克爾（Sandra Markle） 現居住於美國佛羅里達州，著有超過200本童書，曾五度榮獲喬治亞州年度作家獎「最佳兒童非小說類」。 她協助CNN和PBS開發科學節目，並以「線上探索南極洲」的教育計劃聞名，曾被Women in Technology International組織評選為1999年的年度女性之一。受到美國國家科學基金會（National Science Foundation）的贊助。【繪者介紹】霍華德˙麥克威廉（Howard McWilliam） 現與妻子蘿貝卡居住在英國泰晤士河畔金士頓。曾與多名童書作家合作，諸如：阿曼達˙諾爾（Amanda Noll）的《我需要我的怪物（I Need My Monster）》和喬迪˙摩爾（Jodi Moore）的《當龍進來時（When A Dragon Moves In）》……等。 2005年辭去雜誌編輯與記者的工作之後，便專注於插畫創作。他的作品獲得各種獎項，也常發表於《每日電訊報（The Daily Telegraph）》、《周刊（The Week）》等媒體。【譯者介紹】 許皓 Wesley 總統府辦公室媒體簡報專案翻譯  台灣多益總代理-忠欣公司專案合作講師 世界文創產學經貿協會（WCECA）國際媒體暨教育訓練 總監 創譯語言顧問公司（Alpha Bridge Agency）商英企訓顧問／講師 美國Sunshine Reading Club（SRC）英文讀本 台灣總代理講師 國際媒體MATA NEWS特約記者 台北世大運推廣 外語翻譯 美國台北國際小金人電影節 中英司儀、主持人 台北國際獅子會 中英司儀 遠東廣播電台「創譯英文同樂會」雙語廣播主持人 原住民廣播電台「學好音樂English好心情」雙語廣播主持人 「浩爾口筆譯ft.創譯兄弟」臉書語文學習專頁 版主／管理者 著有《一本速學！秒懂考試最常用錯的英文字》（商周出版）、《創譯兄弟商英職人養成術》（聯經出版）、《一定要看的真文法》、《形音義破解易混淆英文單字》（聯合文學）。

For more than 100 years, Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods has been recognized as the premier text in clinical laboratory medicine, widely used by both clinical pathologists and laboratory technicians. Leading experts in each testing discipline clearly explain procedures and how they are used both to formulate clinical diagnoses and to plan patient medical care and long-term management. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, it provides cutting-edge coverage of automation, informatics, molecular diagnostics, proteomics, laboratory management, and quality control, emphasizing new testing methodologies throughout.Remains the most comprehensive and authoritative text on every aspect of the clinical laboratory and the scientific foundation and clinical application of today's complete range of laboratory tests. Updates include current hot topics and advances in clinical laboratory practices, including new and extended applications to diagnosis and management.

Modern power and energy systems are characterized by the wide integration of distributed generation, storage and electric vehicles, adoption of ICT solutions, and interconnection of different energy carriers and consumer engagement, posing new challenges and creating new opportunities. Advanced testing and validation methods are needed to efficiently validate power equipment and controls in the contemporary complex environment and support the transition to a cleaner and sustainable energy system. Real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation has proven to be an effective method for validating and de-risking power system equipment in highly realistic, flexible, and repeatable conditions. Controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) are the two main HIL simulation methods used in industry and academia that contribute to system-level testing enhancement by exploiting the flexibility of digital simulations in testing actual controllers and power equipment.

What does it take to be a STEM genius? Check out these exciting, highly readable profiles of a dozen contemporary women who are on the cutting edge of scientific research.Searching the cosmos for a ne

Triangles and towers. Bricks and blocks. Engineering and art. A city has all those―and more! Acclaimed children’s book author and photographer April Pulley Sayre explores the basic STEAM concepts that

From the author of the bestselling children's book When God Made You comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things.For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. Scottish illustrator Gillian Gamble brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to stretch young minds and engage imaginations.Planet Earth, God made a blue and green sphere,And designed it to orbit the sun once a year.God made daytime and nighttime, climates and seasons,And all kinds of weather that vary by region.God made continents and oceans, islands and seas,A north and south pole that God put in deep freeze.God carved rivers and brooks,

Woody and Buzz, Mike and Sulley, Joy and Sadness-the gang's all here, plus more! This treasury stars favorite Disney*Pixar characters and features a padded cover and beautiful full-page and spot illus

A Caldecott Honor BookAn ALA Notable BookA breathtakingly beautiful and luminescent book about loss and grief, love and hope, and the healing power of friendship and nature, from New York Times–b

This Way, That Way is an endlessly inventive and interactive flip-and fold book, sure to entertain and intrigue. Simple smiling circles, rectangles and triangles explode into a riot of colour and shap

"The author provides unprecedented critical, interdisciplinary explorations of the complex dynamics and intersectionalities operating between disability and poverty in rural areas, an assumed relationship that is too often misunderstood. Reporting on long term ethnographic work in Guatemala and prioritising the voices, knowledge and narratives of disabled people and their families, Grech offers an incisive and refined critical analysis of the various complex barriers and interactions in the disability/poverty/rurality nexus encountered by what Grech calls 'disabled families'. The book opens up discussions on a broad range of themes traversing conceptual, spatial, historical, embodied, spiritual, racial, sexual and gendered terrains among others. It challenges and reframes established, often imposed discourses and practices, and contests issues of (re)presentation, Eurocentrism, and coloniality. Finally, it contributes new and uncharted reflections for further debate, which are indispen

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Downton Tabby is about England's oldest and finest family of cats. With beautiful (and scandalous) photographs and art, it tells the story of their lives and loves - and their maids and butlers and co

Surprise!It's Biscuit's birthday, and he's having a party! Daisy and Puddles are coming over to celebrate, and there will be games and balloons and presents. Biscuit can't wait to open his birthday gi

A Catholic bishop silenced by the Vatican creates a vitural diocese to spread his message through cyberspace. Orthodox Jews and conservative Christians flock to the Internet to connect the most tradit

White Tiger Pass revolves around the miserable experiences of three young villagewomen, Lanlan, Ying’er, and Yue’er, as they navigate life with its ups and downs,joys and sorrows, loves and hatreds.This staggering story offers a lifelike portrayal of the pains and hardships facedby Chinese peasants especially women amidst the social changes. The writing ofsurvival suffering and tenacious vitality in this naturalist book features rich details,authentic experiences and compact structure, and examines fundamental themes such as life and death, love and eternity.

This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.Did you know that the technology behind cell phones was based on an idea developed during World War II by the Hollywood star Heddy Lamar to prevent the enemy intercepting radio messages? The computer and other electronic devices have changed life dramatically over the last 70 years―and many of the key breakthroughs in technology were made by women. These women’s achievements were often highly specialized and have been widely overlooked. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.

Do you already know Python and love using this programming language to create stunning projects? Are you looking to increase your programming skills and stay up to date with the latest languages and trends?Then you've probably been wanting to learn Raspberry Pi 4.Now you can!This comprehensive step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know about installing, programming, and learning Raspberry Pi 4.With detailed instructions, tips, tricks, and a full index for you to refer back to, every programmer who desires to learn Raspberry Pi 4 must have this book by their computers.With this book in your hands, you will: Learn step-by-step how to install Raspbian and set up Raspberry Pi 4 to create stunning programs and automationReplace your PC with Raspberry Pi 4 so your computer is completely customizable how you like itBecome a better programmer with Python and practice your coding skills with the steps contained in this bookCreate incredible projects and programs with Raspberr