Implementing Cost-Effective Assistive Computer Technology

When computer programming pioneer Admiral Grace Hopper discovered a moth causing problems in a mechanical computer, the term debugging was born. This book explores how fixing programming and hardware

Winning in Service Markets: Success through People, Technology, and Strategy is the first practitioner book in the market to cover the key aspects of services marketing and management based on sound a

In 16 chapters, computer science, learning, and other researchers from South America, the US, Australia, and Europe describe user-centered design strategies for massive open online courses (MOOCs), ba

This is the story of one man's fight against a multi billion dollar colossus. A man who stood up for what was right, whatever the cost. The brilliant young forensic pathologist had no idea that the bo

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This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2014, held as part of the 16th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

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The Final ReckoningLaura Caxton's battles against the ancient vampire Justinia Malvern have cost her nearly everything—her badge, her freedom, her friends and family . . . maybe even her humanity.And

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A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror...Stefan Tormented after losing Elena, he' s determined to end the feud with his brother, Damon--whatever the cost. Damon Mocking Stefan and Elena, he laughs in

From Don Winslow, the bestselling author of Savages (now an Oliver Stone film).Jack Wade was the rising star of the Orange County Sheriffs Department’s arson unit, but a minor scandal cost him everyth

For many people, having a large family isn’t a reasonable option. Fortunately, medical science has ushered in a new era of family balancing where couples can determine their baby's gender. The Revolutionary Science of Sex Selection guides prospective parents step-by-step through the maze of options currently available — from the unpredictable (and now outdated) timing method, to highly effective sperm sorting, to the preimplantation genetic diagnosis, which guarantees accuracy.The author describes the most advanced methodologies in simple lay terms so that they are easily understood. But The Revolutionary Science of Sex Selection does more than explain how the technology works — it prepares the reader for the personal experience of fertility drugs, artificial insemination, and/or in vitro fertilization. A bonus chapter details the added medical benefits of genetic testing, including preimplantation screening for single gene defects like cystic fibrosis, B thalassemia, Tay-Sachs disease

An illustrated rhyming biography of the African American woman and first Naval engineer to design a ship using a computer. “Solid inspiration.” -Kirkus, starred review

Assistive Technology Service Delivery: A Practical Guide for Disability and Employment Professionals provides professionals working in vocational rehabilitation with the guidelines and methodologies t

This book describes how assistive technology can help handicapped, elderly and acutely sick people to manage their daily lives better and stay safe in the home. It discusses how safety is understood f

Assistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and employment, in ways not previously possible. The key fact

This book describes how assistive technology can help handicapped, elderly and acutely sick people to manage their daily lives better and stay safe in the home. It discusses how safety is understood f

For people with severe/profound and multiple disabilities, managing the basic necessities of daily life often poses myriad challenges. Despite great odds, advances in assistive technology are making a

Implementing Information Security in Healthcare: Building a Security Program offers a critical and comprehensive look at healthcare security concerns in an era of powerful computer technology, increas

Assistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and employment, in ways not previously possible. The key fact

Assistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities fully participate in natural, inclusive learning environments—but many early childhood professionals don't get the training they ne

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McGregor (computer science, Clemson University) and Sykes (computer science, Furman University) discuss real-world issues that arise in planning and implementing effective testing for object-oriented

Science and technology is a part of our past, present and future. It makes up everything we do and everything we are. This revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is an exciting and essential go-to science resource for children aged 7+ and all the family. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia explores key scientific fields including space and time, technology, power, the human body and the environment. This newly revised fourth edition has been fully updated by expert authors to include the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the world of science, including SpaceX launches, the fight against climate change, and the advancement of AI. Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family, saving hours of unguided internet trawling. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites - perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one science encyclopedia, this is it!

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

Python被譽為最易上手的程式語言，但你真的是用Python的腦袋寫Python嗎？ 身為Python的開發者，想要「寫得更好」，還想知道「為什麼這樣寫比較好？」 《Effective Python 第三版》延續前兩版廣受好評的風格，集結125個經過實戰驗證的開發技巧，全面涵蓋Python 3.11最新語法與標準函式庫。從基礎語言機制、函式與類別設計，到協同程式、型別提示與效能優化，每一項建議都清楚說明「為什麼這樣寫比較好」，幫助你避開常見雷區、寫出更簡潔、可維護、具備Python風格的程式碼。 🔹 條目式設計，查找方便、精練實用 🔹 專為Python 3.11打造，掌握語言最新演進 🔹 每個條目皆含範例、反例與最佳實踐 🔹 作者為Google資深工程師，實戰經驗豐富 不僅告訴你「怎麼寫」，更像是經驗豐富的前輩手把手教你「為什麼這樣寫更好」，帶你從語言使用者晉升為真正精通Python的開發者！ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 精通Python程式設計技術，掌握125個具體可行的最佳實務做法，寫出更加高效、易讀、易維護的程式碼 Python是一門功能多元且強大的語言，但想真正發揮它的潛力，光是熟悉語法還不夠。Effective Python中文版 第三版，是你掌握Python獨特優勢、避開隱藏陷阱的全方位指南。本書奠基於廣受好評的第二版，將最佳實務做法從90項擴增至125項，這些都是撰寫高品質 Python 程式碼的關鍵基石。 作者Brett Slatkin汲取其多年在Google的深厚實務經驗，為初階與資深的Python開發者提供了清晰、簡潔且實用的建議。書中每一個做法都深入剖析了「Pythonic」的程式設計之道，幫助你理解如何寫出不僅正確、有效，更能兼具優雅與易維護性的程式碼。無論你是在建構Web應用程式、分析資料、撰寫自動化指令稿，或是訓練AI模型，本書都將賦予你必要的技能，讓你能運用Python創造非凡的影響力。 主要特點包括 ■ 內容升級：新增35個全新做法，擴增至125條具體可行的準則。 ■ 對應新版：涵蓋至Python3.13新版功能的語法與實務趨勢。 ■ 新增章節：剖析如何建置兼具穩健性與高效能的程式。 ■ 進階主題：深入探討如何

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c

《Maggie Blue and the Darkest Day》為「Maggie Blue」三部曲的最終章。孤身困於黑暗世界的Maggie，身邊多了一名神祕嬰兒，卻不知命運為何將兩人綁在一起。氣候災難與戰爭撕裂了這個世界，通往現實的門戶也逐一崩塌。她必須完成最終使命——但代價是什麼？面對忠實夥伴Hoagy與朋友們的信任，她將在犧牲與拯救之間作出抉擇。這場關於勇氣、友情與自我救贖的冒險，在緊湊與哀傷中迎向終點。亮點：・「Maggie Blue」三部曲震撼完結篇。・結合奇幻與末世主題，氣氛張力十足。・刻畫角色在抉擇與犧牲中的成長與力量。In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final part of this thrilling trilogy, Maggie Blue finds herself in the Dark World alone and marooned with a strange and unknown baby that refuses to be parted from her. The world has become dominated by climate disasters, wars are breaking out around them between the surviving people and the witches. Mag

A flap book with a positive vision for a future world powered by sustainable, renewable energy.We need energy, and lots of it - but some of the ways we generate energy put life on Earth in danger. We already have some planet-friendly alternatives, but we're going to need more. This book imagines a future world packed with exciting, innovative renewable energy technology. It explains what that technology might look like, how it will work, and how it will change the world we live in for the better. It looks all the way to a future where energy can be generated in outer space - one day, enough to fuel the entire solar system.Technology covered includes: solar power - in space; wind turbines - high in the sky; nuclear fusion; wave power; geothermal energy; new forms of transport, from airships to hydrogen planes to solar-powered ships; new sources of food and new types of farm; innovative ways to store energy.

上網好好玩，有遊戲、影片、還能交新朋友！但也不是每件事都安全可靠。這本輕鬆有趣的圖文書，教孩子如何聰明使用手機、平板和電腦，保護自己、找到適合的內容，還學會做個線上線下都友善的好朋友。一起讓科技變成生活好幫手，而不是大麻煩！Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for:★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that’s just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtak

Help usher in a new era of student assessmentThis empowering guide revolutionizes the assessment process by putting students at the center. Dive into practical strategies and best practices for fostering social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies through student-centered assessments and discover how you can transform classrooms into inclusive spaces where learning thrives. Inside you′ll findHumanistic assessing practices to integrate into everyday teaching and learningBest practices for designing and implementing savvy SEL assessmentsWays to develop a classroom that is student empowered and culturally relevantRubrics, portfolios, and digital tools that demonstrate students' competencies and knowledge through an SEL lensExplore dozens of practical examples, case studies, and field-tested activities that support research-based teaching and learning across the curriculum. Assessing Through the Lens of Social and Emotional Learning inspires educators to move beyond traditional testin

Help kindergarten students develop reading skills with fun and effective daily practice activities. The daily reading practice in this workbook covers fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts, organized by engaging thematic units.Now fully in color! Develop foundational reading skills with fun and effective daily practice activities designed for kindergarten students.180 Days™: Reading for Kindergarten, 2nd Edition:*Provides learning activities that build confidence with reading and writing*Incorporates thematic units and a combination of fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts*Full-color pages provide visual interest and easily distinguish exercises from others on the page*Makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support quick and easy*Includes a complete answer key to assess and diagnose student understandingParents appreciate the grade-appropriate reading passages and engaging topics that children will enjoy. The daily reading practice in this activ

From BIG BANGS to tiny atoms SCIENCE tells us why things happen. Explore the whys, whats and hows of science and answer all the really BIG questions that curious kids are keen to ask. This playful rhyming book bubbles and bursts with all things scientific, from technology and space to experiments, inventions and the natural world.

Geronimo is in for future shock as his house gets a major upgrade!Geronimo Stilton is so busy as the editor-in-chief of The Rodent’s Gazette, competing for scoops with rival Sally Ratmousen and her Daily Rat newspaper, and always being dragged into unexpected zany adventures, that he has neglected a bit of his housework. His nephew Benjamin suggests that Geronimo hire some help to clean up around his home. Enter: Professor Cheesewheel and his plan to fully automate Geronimo’s house with all the bells, whistles, and technology that money can buy. But will the technology become too much to handle? Geronimo may have to pick up the pace, and even a broom, to clean up this mess! Based on the hit animated series!

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Everyday STEM: Physics makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their “future success,” these books show readers how we use science, technology, en