Introduction to Computing

This is an ideal introduction to the Chinese language and culture for business people, students, and travelers. It sheds light on the character and personality of the Chinese by examining the meaning,

Prolifically illustrated, this is the perfect introduction to the history of film for students and budding cinephiles alike. This extensive yet accessible book traces the evolution of cinema, from the

Revisiting the exhibition that defined a generation of photography, through a meticulous reimagining of the original catalogIn his introduction to the exhibition catalog for New Topographics: Photographs of a Man-Altered Landscape, held in 1975 at the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography in Rochester, NY, curator William Jenkins described the black-and-white images he selected as "reduced to an essentially topographic state, conveying substantial amounts of information but eschewing entirely the aspects of beauty, emotion and opinion." The exhibition brought together 10 photographers: Robert Adams, Lewis Baltz, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Joe Deal, Frank Gohlke, Nicholas Nixon, John Schott, Stephen Shore and Henry Wessel Jr.Signaling the emergence of a new approach to landscape, the show effectively gave a name to a movement. Even today, the concept of "New Topographics" is used to characterize the work of artists not yet born when the exhibition was held. "New Topograp

Be introduced to all things Pop Art in this engaging and fun book exploring one of the most iconic art movements. Meet the artists that were on a mission to lighten up the art world and make it fun in this introduction to Pop Art. Learn how the movement took off, the involvement of silkscreen prints and supermarkets, the impact of the Cold War and much more. Journey from 1950s UK and USA to the end of the movement and the Neo-Pop that followed, meeting key figures such as Eduardo Paolozzi, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Pauline Boty and many more along the way. Art Intros introduces young readers to each major art movement with an exciting combination of illustrations and reproductions of artworks alongside fun facts and stories. This is the perfect collection of books for creative children, budding artists and all curious young minds to start exploring the world of art.

Classical Chinese has prevailed as a written language in China for more than three millennia, and entrance to China's vast literary treasury rests in an understanding of classical Chinese grammar. This concise yet comprehensive textbook offers an unsurpassed introduction to the grammar of classical Chinese and allows readers to acquire the necessary proficiency to read and enjoy traditional Chinese texts with ease.Texts are presented in Chinese and English, and show the structural characteristics of basic sentence types in classical Chinese. The textbook examines critical words, phrases, and idiomatic constructions in terms of their respective positions and functions in a classical Chinese sentence. Examples illustrate each sentence type and are followed by precise translations in modern Chinese and English. Step-by-step exercises and answers are provided.Rigorously field-tested and fine-tuned in classroom settings, Classical Chinese: Introduction to Grammar is the ideal complement to

This title covers a broad range of algorithms in depth, yet makes their design and analysis accessible to all levels of readers. Each chapter is relatively self-contained and can be used as a unit of

According to the authors, the Bayesian revolution in statistics - where statistics is integrated with decision making in areas such as management, public policy, engineering, and clinical medicine - i

"Introduction to Object-Oriented Databases" provides the first unified and coherent presentation of the essential concepts and techniques of object-oriented databases. It consolidates the results of r

McClelland and Rumelhart's "Parallel Distributed Processing "was the first book to present a definitive account of the newly revived connectionist/neural net paradigm for artificial intelligence and c

This book provides a framework for evaluating big data and cloud computing based on how they evolve to fit users’ needs in developing countries in key areas, such as agriculture and education. The aut

This book provides a framework for evaluating big data and cloud computing based on how they evolve to fit users’ needs in developing countries in key areas, such as agriculture and education. The aut

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Schools is a key resource in supporting student teachers during and beyond their teaching training to begin to understand how, and be able, to address the

Jerusalem: Church of the Holy Sepulchre is Carta’s latest guidebook designed for tourists in Israel. It is slim enough to be carried easily, but is packed full of helpful text, illustrations, and photographs that will enable visitors and pilgrims to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to understand and appreciate what they are seeing.Part One of Jerusalem: Church of the Holy Sepulchre introduces you to the background of Jesus’ cruci xion and burial as told in the Gospel accounts, as well as the development of the various churches that have stood on the site. It also introduces you to the different Christian groups that worship in the building today.Part Two will be useful as you walk around the building itself, looking at the main points of interest, such as Calvary, the tomb of Jesus, various chapels, and other features you might miss without a guide. The Bibliography and Further Reading list will enable you to

This textbook provides a complete course in quantum mechanics for students of semiconductor device physics and electrical engineering. It provides the necessary background to quantum theory for those