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The Truth About Life as a YouTube Star (The Real Scoop)
by Sarah CordsHow does someone become a YouTube star? What do YouTube stars do? Learn about how YouTube stars make videos, talk to fans, and more!
Turbo Message Passing Algorithms for Structured Signal Recovery (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
by Xiaojun Yuan Zhipeng XueThis book takes a comprehensive study on turbo message passing algorithms for structured signal recovery, where the considered structured signals include 1) a sparse vector/matrix (which corresponds to the compressed sensing (CS) problem), 2) a low-rank matrix (which corresponds to the affine rank minimization (ARM) problem), 3) a mixture of a sparse matrix and a low-rank matrix (which corresponds to the robust principal component analysis (RPCA) problem). The book is divided into three parts. First, the authors introduce a turbo message passing algorithm termed denoising-based Turbo-CS (D-Turbo-CS). Second, the authors introduce a turbo message passing (TMP) algorithm for solving the ARM problem. Third, the authors introduce a TMP algorithm for solving the RPCA problem which aims to recover a low-rank matrix and a sparse matrix from their compressed mixture. With this book, we wish to spur new researches on applying message passing to various inference problems. Provides an in depth look into turbo message passing algorithms for structured signal recoveryIncludes efficient iterative algorithmic solutions for inference, optimization, and satisfaction problems through message passingShows applications in areas such as wireless communications and computer vision
Turning Silicon into Gold: The Strategies, Failures, and Evolution of the Tech Industry
by Griffin Kao Jessica Hong Michael Perusse Weizhen ShengA few square miles of Northern California contain some of the world’s largest companies whose products affect billions of people every single day. What made these giants of Silicon Valley as impactful as they are? What do their paths to success have in common? Turning Silicon into Gold is a sharp analysis of 25 case studies examining just that. Authors Griffin Kao, Jessica Hong, Michael Perusse, and Weizhen Sheng provide relevant commentary as they explore the stories behind companies such as Apple, Amazon, OpenTable, and many more. These organizations used unique problem-solving strategies to forever change the face of tech—whether it was Facebook’s second mover advantage over MySpace or Nintendo’s leap of faith in the 1980s to revitalize the video game industry. Learn by example as Turning Silicon into Gold divulges the inner workings behind some of the most significant business decisions in tech history. The nuanced ways these companies tackled emerging markets and generated growth in uncertain times is essential knowledge for modern business leaders, innovators, and aspiring founders. Whether you are simply curious about the origins of the world’s tech giants or you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration, the thoughtful, comprehensive case study collection that is Turning Silicon into Gold belongs on your bookshelf.What You Will LearnUnderstand why companies like Amazon, Facebook, OpenTable and more have made some controversial and strategic decisionsRealize how Big Data is driving the success of many new and mature venturesSee how tech companies are tackling emerging markets and generating growthExamine how capital flows through the tech industryWho This Book is ForThe book is for people currently in or interested in exploring a career in the intersection of technology and business, such as product management, entrepreneurship, or non-coding positions at a tech company—it’s also great for people generally curious about how the tech industry operates. The book offers case studies in an engaging and approachable way, while still providing important takeaways and probing questions—perfect for the casual reader or even someone trying to prepare for interviews.
TypeScript Quickly
by Anton Moiseev Yakov FainSummary TypeScript is JavaScript with an important upgrade! By adding a strong type system to JavaScript, TypeScript can help you eliminate entire categories of runtime errors. In TypeScript Quickly, you&’ll learn to build rock-solid apps through practical examples and hands-on projects under the expert instruction of experienced web developers Yakov Fain and Anton Moiseev. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Strong typing can eliminate nearly all errors caused by unanticipated data values. With TypeScript, an enhanced version of JavaScript, you can specify types and type annotations so your code is easier to read and far less likely to fail at runtime. And because the core of TypeScript is standard JavaScript, it runs on all major browsers and can be used with frameworks like Angular, Vue, and React. About the book TypeScript Quickly teaches you to exploit the benefits of types in browser-based and standalone applications. In this practical guide, you&’ll build a fascinating blockchain service app that takes you through a range of type-sensitive programming techniques. As you go, you&’ll also pick up valuable techniques for object-oriented programming with classes, interfaces, and advanced features such as decorators and conditional types. What's inside Mastering TypeScript syntax Using TypeScript with JavaScript libraries Tooling with Babel and Webpack Developing TypeScript apps using Angular, React, and Vue About the reader For web developers comfortable with JavaScript and HTML. About the author Yakov Fain and Anton Moiseev are experienced web developers. They have authored two editions of Manning&’s Angular Development with TypeScript. Table of Contents: PART 1 MASTERING THE TYPESCRIPT SYNTAX 1 ¦ Getting familiar with TypeScript 2 ¦ Basic and custom types 3 ¦ Object-oriented programming with classes and interfaces 4 ¦ Using enums and generics 5 ¦ Decorators and advanced types 6 ¦ Tooling 7 ¦ Using TypeScript and JavaScript in the same project PART 2 APPLYING TYPESCRIPT IN A BLOCKCHAIN APP 8 ¦ Developing your own blockchain app 9 ¦ Developing a browser-based blockchain node 10 ¦ Client-server communications using Node.js, TypeScript, and WebSockets 11 ¦ Developing Angular apps with TypeScript 12 ¦ Developing the blockchain client in Angular 13 ¦ Developing React.js apps with TypeScript 14 ¦ Developing a blockchain client in React.js 15 ¦ Developing Vue.js apps with TypeScript 16 ¦ Developing the blockchain client in Vue.js
U is for Unicorn: The ABCs of Silicon Valley
by Loren Girimonte Jasmine WibbensU is for Unicorn: The ABCs of Silicon Valley is a game-changing alphabet book about the lingo of the tech industry. From Angel Investor to Napping Pod to Zero-Emissions Vehicle, this witty book explores the world of the San Francisco Bay Area one letter at a time. Featuring buzzwords like Cryptocurrency, Hoodies, Rest and Vest, Moonshots, and more, these are the ABCs and ideas that innovators—from infants to Xennials—need to onboard now.• Pairs funny, knowing illustration with rhyming verse for each crucial concept• Follows a team of five talented employees (and one scrappy and resourceful raccoon)• Explores Silicon Valley culture letter-by-letterDisruptors of all ages can Pivot to next-gen success as they scale their learning and crush it to become the thought leaders of tomorrow. U is for Unicorn proves that Silicon Valley is rooted not just in a place, but in a state of mind anywhere Java (code and coffee) is flowing.
Ubiquitous Networking: 5th International Symposium, UNet 2019, Limoges, France, November 20–22, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12293)
by Oussama Habachi Vahid Meghdadi Essaid Sabir Jean-Pierre CancesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Ubiquitous Networking, UNet 2019, held in Limoges, France, in November 2019.The 17 revised full papers presented together with 1 short paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections: ubiquitous communication technologies and networking; ubiquitous Internet of things; pervasive services and applications.
Übungsbuch Signale und Systeme: Aufgaben und Lösungen
by Bernhard Rieß Christoph WallraffDieses Übungsbuch befasst sich mit dem Gebiet Signale und Systeme und beinhaltet insbesondere die Themen reelle und komplexe Fourier-Reihen, Differentialgleichungen, Faltung, Fourier- und Laplacetransformation. Das Buch ersetzt kein Lehrbuch oder den Besuch einer Vorlesung. Doch für Studierende des Faches Elektrotechnik ist dieses Buch hervorragend zur Prüfungsvorbereitung geeignet. Die Autoren fassen vor jedem Kapitel die notwendigen Grundlagen und Formeln kurz zusammen und ergänzen diese durch eine Vielzahl von Aufgaben und Musterlösungen zum Üben. Das Buch ist durch eine Vorlesungstätigkeit an der Hochschule Düsseldorf entstanden. Dort und an vielen anderen Universitäten, Hochschulen und Fachhochschulen wird dieses Fach im dritten oder vierten Semester im Studiengang Elektrotechnik gelehrt.
Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials: A guide to Ubuntu 20.04 desktop and server editions
by Neil SmythExplore the potential of Ubuntu 20.04 to manage your local machine and external servers with ease Key Features • Learn how to install Ubuntu on a clean disk drive and with the network installer • Find out how to set up a firewall to protect your system from vulnerable attacks • Explore file-sharing services such as Samba and NFS to share files from Ubuntu to third-party systems Book Description Ubuntu is undeniably one of the most highly regarded and widely used Debian-based Linux distributions available today. Thanks to its ease of use and reliability, Ubuntu has a loyal following of Linux users and an active community of developers. Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials is designed to take you through the installation, use, and administration of the Ubuntu 20.04 distribution in detail. For beginners, the book covers topics such as operating system installation, the basics of the GNOME desktop environment, configuring email and web servers, and installing packages and system updates. Additional installation topics such as dual booting with Microsoft Windows are also covered along with crucial security topics such as configuring a firewall and user and group administration. For the experienced user, the book delves into topics such as remote desktop access, the Cockpit web interface, logical volume management (LVM), disk partitioning, and swap management. Further, it also explores KVM virtualization, Secure Shell (SSH), Linux containers, and file sharing using both Samba and NFS to provide a thorough overview of this enterprise-class operating system. What you will learn • Get to grips with the process of installing and booting Ubuntu • Configure SSH key-based authentication on Ubuntu • Create KVM virtual machines using Cockpit and the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) • Install, run, and manage containers on Ubuntu • Send and receive emails using a third-party SMTP relay server • Add a new disk to an Ubuntu volume group and logical volume Who this book is for If you are into network engineering or system administration or are a Linux enthusiast looking to get hands-on with Ubuntu 20.04 to manage local and virtual machines, this book is for you. A solid understanding of basic Linux commands and knowledge of Ubuntu is recommended.
Um guia para iniciantes na Amazon FBA: Para vender na Amazon, lançar produtos da sua marca, e ganhar dinheiro enquanto dorme
by Adidas WilsonFBA é uma sigla para “Fulfilled by Amazon” (Realizado pela Amazon). Quando você entra no programa Amazon FBA, todo o trabalho duro é feito pela Amazon. Como funciona: você faz os produtos e os manda para a Amazon. Eles, em troca, guardam-no em seus armazéns. Os produtos são inventariados e separados. Se um item é danificado no armazém, a Amazon te paga o preço cheio dele. Quando um comprador pede seu produto na Amazon, a transação vai ser feita pela Amazon (o processo é automatizado). A Amazon empacota os itens e envia para o cliente. Eles também acompanham depois que o produto foi entregue para saber se o cliente está satisfeito.
Uncanny Valley: A Memoir
by Anna WienerThe prescient, page-turning account of a journey in Silicon Valley: a defining memoir of our digital age <P><P>In her mid-twenties, at the height of tech industry idealism, Anna Wiener—stuck, broke, and looking for meaning in her work, like any good millennial--left a job in book publishing for the promise of the new digital economy. She moved from New York to San Francisco, where she landed at a big-data startup in the heart of the Silicon Valley bubble: a world of surreal extravagance, dubious success, and fresh-faced entrepreneurs hell-bent on domination, glory, and, of course, progress. <P><P>Anna arrived amidst a massive cultural shift, as the tech industry rapidly transformed into a locus of wealth and power rivaling Wall Street. But amid the company ski vacations and in-office speakeasies, boyish camaraderie and ride-or-die corporate fealty, a new Silicon Valley began to emerge: one in far over its head, one that enriched itself at the expense of the idyllic future it claimed to be building. Part coming-of-age-story, part portrait of an already-bygone era, Anna Wiener’s memoir is a rare first-person glimpse into high-flying, reckless startup culture at a time of unchecked ambition, unregulated surveillance, wild fortune, and accelerating political power. With wit, candor, and heart, Anna deftly charts the tech industry’s shift from self-appointed world savior to democracy-endangering liability, alongside a personal narrative of aspiration, ambivalence, and disillusionment. <P><P>Unsparing and incisive, Uncanny Valley is a cautionary tale, and a revelatory interrogation of a world reckoning with consequences its unwitting designers are only beginning to understand.
Uncertain Information and Linear Systems (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #254)
by Tofigh AllahviranlooThis book identifies the important uncertainties to use in real-world problem modeling. Having information about several types of ambiguities, vagueness, and uncertainties is vital in modeling problems that involve linguistic variables, parameters, and word computing. Today, since most of our real-world problems are related to decision-making at the right time, we need to apply intelligent decision science. Clearly, in order to have an appropriate and flexible mathematical model, every intelligent system requires real data on our environment. Presenting problems that can be represented using mathematical models to create a system of linear equations, this book discusses the latest insights into uncertain information.
Uncertainty-aware Integration of Control with Process Operations and Multi-parametric Programming Under Global Uncertainty (Springer Theses)
by Vassilis M. CharitopoulosThis book introduces models and methodologies that can be employed towards making the Industry 4.0 vision a reality within the process industries, and at the same time investigates the impact of uncertainties in such highly integrated settings. Advances in computing power along with the widespread availability of data have led process industries to consider a new paradigm for automated and more efficient operations. The book presents a theoretically proven optimal solution to multi-parametric linear and mixed-integer linear programs and efficient solutions to problems such as process scheduling and design under global uncertainty. It also proposes a systematic framework for the uncertainty-aware integration of planning, scheduling and control, based on the judicious coupling of reactive and proactive methods. Using these developments, the book demonstrates how the integration of different decision-making layers and their simultaneous optimisation can enhance industrial process operations and their economic resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Uncertainty for Safe Utilization of Machine Learning in Medical Imaging, and Graphs in Biomedical Image Analysis: Second International Workshop, UNSURE 2020, and Third International Workshop, GRAIL 2020, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2020, Lima, Peru, October 8, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12443)
by Tal Arbel Enzo Ferrante Sarah Parisot Aristeidis Sotiras Adrian Dalca Bartlomiej Papiez William M. Wells Ryutaro Tanno Carole H. Sudre Hamid Fehri Christian F. Baumgartner Koen Van LeemputThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Uncertainty for Safe Utilization of Machine Learning in Medical Imaging, UNSURE 2020, and the Third International Workshop on Graphs in Biomedical Image Analysis, GRAIL 2020, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2020, in Lima, Peru, in October 2020. The workshops were held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.For UNSURE 2020, 10 papers from 18 submissions were accepted for publication. They focus on developing awareness and encouraging research in the field of uncertainty modelling to enable safe implementation of machine learning tools in the clinical world. GRAIL 2020 accepted 10 papers from the 12 submissions received. The workshop aims to bring together scientists that use and develop graph-based models for the analysis of biomedical images and to encourage the exploration of graph-based models for difficult clinical problems within a variety of biomedical imaging contexts.
Unconventional Tight Reservoir Simulation: Theory, Technology and Practice
by Qiquan RanThis book systematically introduces readers to the simulation theory and techniques of multiple media for unconventional tight reservoirs. It summarizes the macro/microscopic heterogeneities; the features of multiscale multiple media; the characteristics of complex fluid properties; the occurrence state of continental tight oil and gas reservoirs in China; and the complex flow characteristics and coupled production mechanism under unconventional development patterns. It also discusses the simulation theory of multiple media for unconventional tight oil and gas reservoirs; mathematic model of flow through discontinuous multiple media; geological modeling of discrete multiscale multiple media; and the simulation of multiscale, multiphase flow regimes and multiple media. In addition to the practical application of simulation and software for unconventional tight oil and gas, it also explores the development trends and prospects of simulation technology. The book is of interest to scientific researchers and technicians engaged in the development of oil and gas reservoirs, and serves as a reference resource for advanced graduate students in fields related to petroleum.
Understanding and Improving Information Search: A Cognitive Approach (Human–Computer Interaction Series)
by Wai Tat Fu Herre Van OostendorpThis edited book adopts a cognitive perspective to provide breadth and depth to state-of-the-art research related to understanding, analyzing, predicting and improving one of the most prominent and important classes of behavior of modern humans, information search. It is timely as the broader research area of cognitive computing and cognitive technology have recently attracted much attention, and there has been a surge in interest to develop systems and technology that are more compatible with human cognitive abilities. Divided into three interlocking sections, the first introduces the foundational concepts of information search from a cognitive computing perspective to highlight the research questions and approaches that are shared among the contributing authors. Relevant concepts from psychology, information and computing sciences are addressed. The second section discusses methods and tools that are used to understand and predict information search behavior and how the cognitive perspective can provide unique insights into the complexities of the behavior in various contexts. The final part highlights a number of areas of applications of which education and training, collaboration and conversational search interfaces are important ones. Understanding and Improving Information Search - A Cognitive Approach includes contributions from cognitive psychologists, information and computing scientists around the globe, including researchers from Europe (France, Netherlands, Germany), the US, and Asia (India, Japan), providing their unique but coherent perspectives to the core issues and questions most relevant to our current understanding of information search behavior and improving information search.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals, Use Cases and Methods for a Corporate AI Journey (Management for Professionals)
by Ralf T. Kreutzer Marie SirrenbergArtificial Intelligence (AI) will change the lives of people and businesses more fundamentally than many people can even imagine today. This book illustrates the importance of AI in an era of digitalization. It introduces the foundations of AI and explains its benefits and challenges for companies and entire industries. In this regard, AI is approached not just as yet another technology, but as a fundamental innovation, which will spread into all areas of the economy and life, and will disrupt business processes and business models in the years to come. In turn, the book assesses the potential that AI holds, and clarifies the framework that is necessary for pursuing a responsible approach to AI. In a series of best-practice cases, the book subsequently highlights a broad range of sectors and industries, from production to services; from customer service to marketing and sales; and in industries like retail, health care, energy, transportation and many more. In closing, a dedicated chapter outlines a roadmap for a specific corporate AI journey.No one can ignore intensive work with AI today - neither as a private person, let alone as a top performer in companies. This book offers a thorough, carefully crafted, and easy to understand entry into the field of AI. The central terms used in the AI context are given a very good explanation. In addition, a number of cases show what AI can do today and where the journey is heading. An important book that you should not miss!Professor Dr. Harley KrohmerUniversity of Bern"Inspiring, thought provoking and comprehensive, this book is wittingly designed to be a catalyst for your individual and corporate AI journey.”Avo Schönbohm, Professor at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, Enterprise Game Designer at LUDEO and Business Punk
Understanding Auctions: Understanding Auctions In Real Life (Routledge Focus on Management and Society)
by Srobonti Chattopadhyay Rittwik ChatterjeeThe book elaborates the basic principles of Auction Theory in a non-technical language so as to make them easily accessible to even those not trained in the discipline. Auctions as allocation mechanisms have been in use across the world since antiquity and are still employed in different countries for purchase and sales of a wide range of objects, both by governments and by private agents. Auction has gained popularity over other allocation mechanisms since the rules of auctions are very precise, involve much less subjective judgements compared to other alternative allocation mechanisms and lead to a more efficient process of discovering the true willingness of the buyers to pay. Moreover, the principles of Auction Theory are used in other contexts, for example in designing contests, or in controlling emission levels through allocation of permits and licenses.
Understanding BIM: The Past, Present and Future
by Jonathan IngramUnderstanding BIM presents the story of Building Information Modelling, an ever evolving and disruptive technology that has transformed the methodologies of the global construction industry. Written by the 2016 Prince Philip Gold Medal winner, Jonathan Ingram, it provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages its effective use can provide to a project team. Ingram, who pioneered the system heralding the BIM revolution, provides unrivalled access to case material and relevance to the current generation of BIM masters. With hundreds of colour images and illustrations showing the breadth and power of BIM, the book covers: The history of BIM What BIM is in technical and practical terms How it changes the day to day working environment Why we need BIM and what problems it can solve Where BIM is headed, particularly with regards to AI, AR, VR and voice recognition International case studies from a range of disciplines including: architecture, construction management, and retail Professionals and students in any field where the inter-disciplinary aspects of BIM are in operation will benefit from Ingram’s insights. This book is an authoritative account of and reference on BIM for anyone wanting to understand its history, theory, application and potential future developments.
Understanding Kids, Play, and Interactive Design: How to Create Games Children Love
by Mark Schlichting Barbara ChaseThis book is a way of sharing insights empirically gathered, over decades of interactive media development, by the author and other children’s designers. Included is as much emerging theory as possible in order to provide background for practical and technical aspects of design while still keeping the information accessible. The author's intent for this book is not to create an academic treatise but to furnish an insightful and practical manual for the next generation of children’s interactive media and game designers. Key Features Provides practical detailing of how children's developmental needs and capabilities translate to specific design elements of a piece of media Serves as an invaluable reference for anyone who is designing interactive games for children (or adults) Detailed discussions of how children learn and how they play Provides lots of examples and design tips on how to design content that will be appealing and effective for various age ranges Accessible approach, based on years of successful creative business experience, covers basics across the gamut from developmental needs and learning theories to formats, colors, and sounds
Understanding Microsoft Teams Administration: Configure, Customize, and Manage the Teams Experience
by Balu N IlagExplore solutions, best practices, tips, and workarounds to plan, design, customize, implement, and manage Microsoft Teams in any environment. The book starts with an overview of Microsoft Teams where you will go through the teams architecture, teams/channels, audio/video meetings, and the phone system. It further dives into deployment and management of teams, clients, guests and external access, and live events, followed by network assessment and bandwidth planning for Teams. Here, you will learn about deployment of quality of service and how to configure your phone systems using direct routing and calling plans. Moving forward, you will learn Microsoft Teams administration and policy management along with the migration process of Skype for Business on-prem to Microsoft Teams. Towards the end, you will learn troubleshooting techniques in Teams for call quality issues and connectivity challenges. After reading Understanding Microsoft Teams Administration, you will be able to effectively configure, customize, and manage the Teams experience using the Teams admin portal and other tools and techniques. What You Will Learn Understand the Microsoft Teams architecture including the different components involved Enable and manage external and guest access for Teams users Manage Teams and channels with a private channel Implement quality of service for audio/video calls and meetings Establish Office 365 data classifications, loss prevention plans, and governance Manage resource types, licensing, service health reporting, and support Work with Microsoft Teams room and live event management Implement and manage messaging, calling policies, and settings Who This Book Is ForAdministrators and technical consultants working on Teams.
Understanding Oracle APEX 20 Application Development: Think Like an Application Express Developer
by Edward ScioreThis book shows developers and Oracle professionals how to build practical, non-trivial web applications using Oracle’s rapid application development environment – Application Express (APEX). This third edition Is revised to cover the new features and user interface experience found in APEX 20. Interactive grids and form regions are two of the newer aspects of APEX covered in this edition. The book is targeted at those who are new to APEX and just beginning to develop real projects for deployment, as well as those who are familiar with APEX and want a deeper understanding. The book takes you through the development of a demo web application that illustrates the concepts all APEX programmers should know. This book introduces the world of APEX properties, explaining the functionality supported by each page component as well as the techniques developers use to achieve that functionality. Topics include conditional formatting, user-customized reports, data entry forms, concurrency and lost updates, and security control. Specific attention is given in the book to the thought process involved in choosing and assembling APEX components and features to deliver a specific result. Understanding Oracle APEX 20 Application Development, 3rd Edition is the ideal book to take you from an understanding of the individual pieces of APEX to an understanding of how those pieces are assembled into polished applications.What You Will LearnBuild attractive, highly functional web apps from the ground upEnhance and customize pages created by the APEX wizardsUnderstand the security implications of page designWrite PL/SQL code for process activity and verificationBuild complex components such as forms and interactive gridsWho This Book Is ForDevelopers new to APEX who desire a strong fundamental understanding of how APEX applications work. For existing developers and database administrators desiring to mine the most value from APEX by improving their development techniques.
Understanding Portrait Photography: How to Shoot Great Pictures of People Anywhere
by Bryan PetersonCapture the perfect portrait--even if it's with a selfie--in this updated edition of a trusted classic, now with all-new photography.Great portraits go beyond a mere record of a face. They reveal one of the millions of intimate human moments that make up a life. In Understanding Portrait Photography, renowned photographer Bryan Peterson shows how to spot those "aha!" moments and capture them forever. Rather than relying on pure luck and chance to catch those moments, Peterson's approach explains what makes a photo memorable, how to spot the universal themes that everyone can identify with, and how to use lighting, setting, and exposure to reveal the wonder and joy of everyday moments. This updated edition includes new sections on capturing the perfect selfie, how to photograph in foreign territory while being sensitive to cultures and customs, how to master portraiture on an iPhone, and the role of Photoshop in portraiture. Now with brand-new photography, Understanding Portrait Photography makes it easy to create indelible memories with light and shadow.
Understanding Social Media and Entrepreneurship: The Business of Hashtags, Likes, Tweets and Stories (Exploring Diversity in Entrepreneurship)
by Alan L. Carsrud Leon Schjoedt Malin E. BrännbackSocial media offers an opportunity for people to enlarge their exposure to information; information about important changes and trends in technology, markets, government policies, or society in general that can facilitate entrepreneurship, business development, and more. Despite the widespread cultural and social effects of social media in the way people communicate and interact, little research has addressed the role of social media in entrepreneurship. This book fills this gap by exploring the influence and consequences social media has on entrepreneurship at the individual level, group level, venture (firm) level and societal level. Specific social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) will be explored as well as topics such as gender, education and socioemotional wealth.
Understanding System.IO for .NET Core 3: Implementing Internal and Commercial Tools
by Roger VillelaTake full advantage of the .NET APIs in System.IO to achieve fundamental I/O operations and produce better quality software. You’ll start with the basics of creating a .NET Core custom library for System.IO. You will learn the purpose and benefits of a custom cross-platform .NET Core library along with the implementation architecture of the custom library components. Moving forward, you will learn how to use the .NET APIs of System.IO for getting information about resources. Here, you will go through drives, directories, files, and much more in the .NET API. You’ll discuss manipulation of resources and the environment, where you will learn how to build custom IO actions for resource manipulation followed by its properties and security. Next, you will learn special .NET API operations with System.IO with demonstrations on working with collection of resources, directories, files, and system information. Finally, you will go through the managed and unmanaged streams in the .NET API such as memory stream, file stream, and much more.After reading Understanding System.IO for .NET Core 3, you will be able to work with different features of .System.IO in .NET Core and implement its internal and commercial tools for different I/O scenarios.What You Will Learn Discover the inner workings of the System.IO BCL implementation on the .NET Core platform Work with System.IO mechanisms available through the .NET Core platform Write a custom library that encapsulates .NET APIs from System.IO Design and implement various tools in System.IO Who This Book Is ForDevelopers with prior experience of working in .NET or .NET Core.
Understanding the Creative Economy and the Future of Employment
by Charles Harvie Jorge Eduardo Fernandez-PolThe motivation of this book is simple, yet fundamental: No complete understanding of the modern economy is possible without a thorough grounding in the field of innovation as an economic activity.The book, as its title emphasizes, aims at helping readers to gain a comprehension of two inextricably linked issues: challenging innovation and the future of human work. To this end, the book integrates a triad of topics: innovation as an economic activity, modus operandi of an innovation-driven economy, and the persistent progression toward automation of human jobs.The main message conveyed by this book is that a creative economy will converge to an economy governed by smart machines aka robots, but will produce benefits if addressed in a rational manner.As to the salient features of this book, Accessibility: Accessible to readers with only cursory knowledge (if any) in economicsStyle: Adherence to a discursive, non-mathematical styleBrevity: Covers material in a succinct, easily understandable manner, drawing upon real world examplesAppendices: Each chapter is supplemented with appendices that elaborate upon pertinent real world examples and applicationsSelf-contained: All the key concepts are defined and exemplified within the bookApplicability: Uses examples that resonate with a wide audience of readers concerned about the advance of robotsNon-mathematical diagrams: Provides accessible and readily understandable figures/graphsProtective stance: Contains a rational response to the march of the robots which is useful for workers of all ages