Astronomy is by nature an interdisciplinary activity: it involves mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Astronomers use (and often develop) the latest technology, the fastest computers and the
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This is the first book treatment on two "hot button" topics in Information Systems, Computer Science and Education: the application of web technology for educational use. The result is a thorough and
The study of Information Systems (IS) design is an essential part of the education of IS students and professionals. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough reference on Design Science Resea
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Pedro de Alcantara's The Integrated String Player: Embodied Vibration is a practical guide for all string players: violinists and violists, cellists and bassists, but also gamba players and anyone who
Pedro de Alcantara's The Integrated String Player: Embodied Vibration is a practical guide for all string players: violinists and violists, cellists and bassists, but also gamba players and anyone who
Each book addresses the messy, complex and often chaotic world of real-life healthcare practice and offers an understanding into the rudimentary health practice model that is presented to students and
A musician's life is filled with many stressful situations: passing auditions, rehearsing and performing with difficult partners, sitting for long hours in uncomfortable chairs, going on stage to face
A musician's life is filled with many stressful situations: passing auditions, rehearsing and performing with difficult partners, sitting for long hours in uncomfortable chairs, going on stage to face
To be a musician is to "speak music." When you have something to say and the means to say it, your gestures and sounds become both meaningful and free. Offering an innovative, comprehensive approach t
Writing for scientists and engineers who design and develop complex microsystems and need to integrate multiple functionalities, Angelescu (electronic systems, U. Paris Est) offers a snapshot of the r
Rida, Manos Tenzeris, and Li Yang, (all electrical and computer engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta), describe the principles of radio frequency identification (RFID), but focus prim
This book draws on interdisciplinary research and mixed methods to investigate the extent to which Twitter is a useful tool for enhancing the relationship between sport teams and fans.
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Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is a holistic approach to the areas of advertising, public relations, branding, promotions, event and experiential marketing, and related fields of strategic c
This book presents machine learning models and algorithms to address big data classification problems. Existing machine learning techniques like the decision tree (a hierarchical approach), random for
Chemical vapor sensing arrays have grown in popularity over the past two decades, finding applications for tasks such as process control, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnosis. This is the f
This book is intended to give technological background and practical examples, but also to give general insight into the on-going technology development in the area of biodetection. The content is the
In the first book in a series viewing healthcare practice from various perspectives, Amery, a family practitioner and children's palliative care specialist in the UK, shows healthcare practitioners ho
Amery, a family practitioner and children's palliative care specialist in the UK, offers this third book in a series viewing healthcare practice from different perspectives. The volume considers tools
Amery, a family practitioner and children's palliative care specialist in the UK, presents the second book in a series that looks at healthcare practice from various perspectives, discussing here the
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