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Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery: 21st IAPR International Conference, DGCI 2019, Marne-la-Vallée, France, March 26–28, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11414)
by Michel Couprie Jean Cousty Yukiko Kenmochi Nabil MustafaThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 21st IAPR International Conference on Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery, DGCI 2019, held in Marne-la-Vallée, France, in March 2019. The 38 full papers were carefully selected from 50 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on discrete geometric models and transforms; discrete topology; graph-based models, analysis and segmentation; mathematical morphology; shape representation, recognition and analysis; and geometric computation.
Discrete Optimization in Architecture
by Machi ZawidzkiThis book is comprised of two parts, both of which exploremodular systems: Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ), respectively. It presents severalmethods of creating PZ and TZ structures subjected to discrete optimization. The algorithms presented employ graph-theoretic and heuristic methods. Theunderlying idea of both systems is to create free-form structures using theminimal number of types of modular elements. PZ is more conceptual, as it formssingle-branch mathematical knots with a single type of module. Conversely, TZis a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networksamong any number of terminals in space. In physical space, TZ uses two types ofmodules that are mirror reflections of each other. The optimization criteriadiscussed include: the minimal number of units, maximal adherence to the givenguide paths, etc.
Discrete Optimization in Architecture
by Machi ZawidzkiThis book is comprised of two parts, both of which exploremodular systems: Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ), respectively. It presents severalmethods of creating PZ and TZ structures subjected to discrete optimization. The algorithms presented employ graph-theoretic and heuristic methods. Theunderlying idea of both systems is to create free-form structures using theminimal number of types of modular elements. PZ is more conceptual, as it formssingle-branch mathematical knots with a single type of module. Conversely, TZis a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networksamong any number of terminals in space. In physical space, TZ uses two types ofmodules that are mirror reflections of each other. The optimization criteriadiscussed include: the minimal number of units, maximal adherence to the givenguide paths, etc.
Discrete Optimization in Architecture
by Machi ZawidzkiThis book explores the extremely modular systems that meet two criteria: they allow the creation of structurally sound free-form structures, and they are comprised of as few types of modules as possible. Divided into two parts, it presents Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ) systems. PZ is more fundamental and forms spatial mathematical knots by assembling one type of unit (PZM). The shape of PZ is controlled by relative twists of a sequence of congruent PZMs. TZ is a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networks among any number of terminals in space. TZ structures are composed of four variations of a single basic unit subjected to affine transformations (mirror reflection, rotation and combination of both).
Discrete and Computational Geometry and Graphs: 18th Japan Conference, JCDCGG 2015, Kyoto, Japan, September 14-16, 2015, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #9943)
by Jin Akiyama, Hiro Ito, Toshinori Sakai and Yushi UnoThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 18th Japanese Conference on Discrete and Computational Geometry and Graphs, JDCDGG 2015, held in Kyoto, Japan, in September 2015. The total of 25 papers included in this volume was carefully reviewed and selected from 64 submissions. The papers feature advances made in the field of computational geometry and focus on emerging technologies, new methodology and applications, graph theory and dynamics. This proceedings are dedicated to Naoki Katoh on the occasion of his retirement from Kyoto University.
Discrete and Computational Geometry, Graphs, and Games: 21st Japanese Conference, JCDCGGG 2018, Quezon City, Philippines, September 1-3, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13034)
by Jin Akiyama Yushi Uno Reginaldo M. Marcelo Mari-Jo P. RuizThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 21st Japanese Conference on Discrete and Computational Geometry and Graphs, JCDCGGG 2018, held in Quezon City, Philippines, in September 2018. The total of 14 papers included in this volume was carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The papers feature advances made in the field of computational geometry and focus on emerging technologies, new methodology and applications, graph theory and dynamics.
Discrete and Computational Geometry, Graphs, and Games: 24th Japanese Conference, JCDCGGG 2022, Virtual Event, September 9–11, 2022, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14364)
by Jin Akiyama Hiro Ito Toshinori SakaiThis book, LNCS 14364, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th Japanese Conference on Discrete and Computational Geometry and Graphs, JCDCGGG 2022, held virtually during September 9-11, 2022. The 22 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. The papers feature advances made in the field of computational geometry and focus on emerging technologies, new methodology and applications, graph theory and dynamics.
Discursive Design: Critical, Speculative, and Alternative Things (Design Thinking, Design Theory)
by Bruce M. Tharp Stephanie M. TharpExploring how design can be used for good—prompting self-reflection, igniting the imagination, and affecting positive social change.Good design provides solutions to problems. It improves our buildings, medical equipment, clothing, and kitchen utensils, among other objects. But what if design could also improve societal problems by prompting positive ideological change? In this book, Bruce and Stephanie Tharp survey recent critical design practices and propose a new, more inclusive field of socially minded practice: discursive design. While many consider good design to be unobtrusive, intuitive, invisible, and undemanding intellectually, discursive design instead targets the intellect, prompting self-reflection and igniting the imagination. Discursive design (derived from “discourse”) expands the boundaries of how we can use design—how objects are, in effect, good(s) for thinking. Discursive Design invites us to see objects in a new light, to understand more than their basic form and utility. Beyond the different foci of critical design, speculative design, design fiction, interrogative design, and adversarial design, Bruce and Stephanie Tharp establish a more comprehensive, unifying vision as well as innovative methods. They not only offer social criticism but also explore how objects can, for example, be used by counselors in therapy sessions, by town councils to facilitate a pre-vote discussions, by activists seeking engagement, and by institutions and industry to better understand the values, beliefs, and attitudes of those whom they serve. Discursive design sparks new ways of thinking, and it is only through new thinking that our sociocultural futures can change.
Discussing Disney
by Amy M. DavisThese scholarly essays examine Disney’s cultural impact from various perspectives—including film studies, history, musicology, gender and more.The academic field of Disney Studies has evolved greatly over the years, as the twelve essays collected in this volume demonstrate. With a diversity of perspectives and concerns, the contributors examine the cultural significance and impact of the Disney Company’s various outputs, such as animated shorts and films, theme park attractions, television shows, books, music, and merchandising. By looking at Disney from some of its many angles—including the history and the persona of its founder, a selection of its successful and not-so-successful films, its approaches to animation, its branding and fandom, and its reception and reinterpreted within popular culture—Discussing Disney offers a more holistic understanding of a company that has been, and continues to be, one of the most important forces in contemporary culture.
Disease Is a Mirror: A Lyric Memoir
by Emily GreenquistInterweaving imagery and prose, Disease Is a Mirror is a lyric memoir exploring illness, identity, intimacy, and the evolving self. Greenquist initially chronicles, and then artfully abstracts, her story, opening “the mirrored door” to the elusive realities of a life-changing diagnosis. Her narrative shows us that a diagnosis is not merely a clinical timeline; it is snails and rabbits, code and lab coats, love and clumsiness. Like an exquisite corpse, Disease Is a Mirror invites readers to explore its intricate and unconventional intersections, each reflection carefully curated; each void, a devastating erasure.
Diseño del Teclado: Los factores históricos, tecnológicos y ergonómicos, la Interacción Humano-Computador y los dispositivos de entrada.
by Salif SilvaLo que proponemos en las páginas de este libro es una serie de ideas que pretenden aclarar el debate actual sobre el teclado, por medio de observaciones documentadas, sedimentando las bases para investigaciones futuras. El objeto de estudio de esta publicación es, por lo tanto, el teclado de ordenador en su aspecto esencial, desde la invención de la máquina de escribir, en 1868, hasta la actualidad. Por lo tanto, pretendemos reflexionar sobre su naturaleza, valorando los aspectos históricos, tecnológicos, estéticos y ergonómicos, a través de un levantamiento de los datos en los más diversos dominios ligados al teclado. Por lo tanto, esperamos permitir el reconocimiento de la realidad de los dispositivos de entrada de datos, y la perspectiva del desarrollo de conceptos innovadores y aplicaciones adaptadas a la realidad actual y futura.
Dishes: 623 Colourful, Wonderful Dinner Plates
by Shax Riegler Robert BeanDishes is the dish obsessive’s dream come true—a definitive guide to the colorful, wonderful dinner plate, with hundreds of patterns organized thematically and annotated with historical details and charming anecdotes that span centuries and continents. The book is chock-full of everything a dish lover could hope for, including more than 600 of history’s most stunning plates; profiles of iconic manufacturers like Wedgwood, Spode, and Homer Laughlin; patterns by world-famous artists and designers, from Frank Lloyd Wright to Vera Wang; and so much more. This chunky, intensely satisfying little package makes the perfect gift for antiques collectors, decorators, brides-to-be, hostesses, and anyone else who finds tableware addictingly irresistible.
Disidentifications: Queers of Color And The Performance of Politics (Cultural Studies of the Americas #2)
by José Esteban MuñozThere is more to identity than identifying with one&’s culture or standing solidly against it. José Esteban Muñoz looks at how those outside the racial and sexual mainstream negotiate majority culture—not by aligning themselves with or against exclusionary works but rather by transforming these works for their own cultural purposes. Muñoz calls this process &“disidentification,&” and through a study of its workings, he develops a new perspective on minority performance, survival, and activism.Disidentifications is also something of a performance in its own right, an attempt to fashion a queer world by working on, with, and against dominant ideology. By examining the process of identification in the work of filmmakers, performance artists, ethnographers, Cuban choteo, forms of gay male mass culture (such as pornography), museums, art photography, camp and drag, and television, Muñoz persistently points to the intersecting and short-circuiting of identities and desires that result from misalignments with the cultural and ideological mainstream in contemporary urban America.Muñoz calls attention to the world-making properties found in performances by queers of color—in Carmelita Tropicana&’s &“Camp/Choteo&” style politics, Marga Gomez&’s performances of queer childhood, Vaginal Creme Davis&’s &“Terrorist Drag,&” Isaac Julien&’s critical melancholia, Jean-Michel Basquiat&’s disidentification with Andy Warhol and pop art, Felix Gonzalez-Torres&’s performances of &“disidentity,&” and the political performance of Pedro Zamora, a person with AIDS, within the otherwise artificial environment of the MTV serialThe Real World.
Disillusioned: Victorian Photography and the Discerning Subject
by Jordan BearHow do photographs compel belief and endow knowledge? To understand the impact of photography in a given era, we must study the adjacent forms of visual persuasion with which photographs compete and collaborate. In photography’s early days, magic shows, scientific demonstrations, and philosophical games repeatedly put the visual credulity of the modern public to the test in ways that shaped, and were shaped by, the reality claims of photography. These venues invited viewers to judge the reliability of their own visual experiences. Photography resided at the center of a constellation of places and practices in which the task of visual discernment—of telling the real from the constructed—became an increasingly crucial element of one’s location in cultural, political, and social relations. In Disillusioned: Victorian Photography and the Discerning Subject, Jordan Bear tells the story of how photographic trickery in the 1850s and 1860s participated in the fashioning of the modern subject. By locating specific mechanisms of photographic deception employed by the leading mid-century photographers within this capacious culture of discernment, Disillusioned integrates some of the most striking—and puzzling—images of the Victorian period into a new and expansive interpretive framework.
Disillusioned: Victorian Photography and the Discerning Subject (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
by Jordan BearHow do photographs compel belief and endow knowledge? To understand the impact of photography in a given era, we must study the adjacent forms of visual persuasion with which photographs compete and collaborate. In photography’s early days, magic shows, scientific demonstrations, and philosophical games repeatedly put the visual credulity of the modern public to the test in ways that shaped, and were shaped by, the reality claims of photography. These venues invited viewers to judge the reliability of their own visual experiences. Photography resided at the center of a constellation of places and practices in which the task of visual discernment—of telling the real from the constructed—became an increasingly crucial element of one’s location in cultural, political, and social relations. In Disillusioned: Victorian Photography and the Discerning Subject, Jordan Bear tells the story of how photographic trickery in the 1850s and 1860s participated in the fashioning of the modern subject. By locating specific mechanisms of photographic deception employed by the leading mid-century photographers within this capacious culture of discernment, Disillusioned integrates some of the most striking—and puzzling—images of the Victorian period into a new and expansive interpretive framework.
Disinformation in Open Online Media: 5th Multidisciplinary International Symposium, MISDOOM 2023, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 21–22, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14397)
by Davide Ceolin Tommaso Caselli Marina TulinThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th Multidisciplinary International Symposium on Disinformation in Open Online Media, MISDOOM 2023, which was held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, during November 21–22, 2023.The 13 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. The papers focus on misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, disinformation campaigns, social network analysis, large language models, generative AI, and multi-modal embeddings.
Disinformation in Open Online Media: Third Multidisciplinary International Symposium, MISDOOM 2021, Virtual Event, September 21–22, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12887)
by Viktoria Spaiser Jonathan Bright Anastasia Giachanou Francesca Spezzano Anna George Alexandra PavliucThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third Multidisciplinary International Symposium on Disinformation in Open Online Media, MISDOOM 2021, held in September 2021. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 9 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The papers focus on health misinformation, hate speech, misinformation diffusion, news spreading behaviour and mitigation, harm-aware news recommender systems.
Disintegrating the Musical: Black Performance and American Musical Film
by Arthur KnightThis study tracks and analyzes the history of musical representations of African Americans in american film's classic sound era.
Dismantling The Dream Factory
by Hester BaerThe history of postwar German cinema has most often been told as a story of failure, a failure paradoxically epitomized by the remarkable popularity of film throughout the late 1940s and 1950s. Through the analysis of 10 representative films, Hester Baer reassesses this period, looking in particular at how the attempt to 'dismantle the dream factory' of Nazi entertainment cinema resulted in a new cinematic language which developed as a result of the changing audience demographic. In an era when female viewers comprised 70 per cent of cinema audiences a 'women's cinema' emerged, which sought to appeal to female spectators through its genres, star choices, stories and formal conventions. In addition to analyzing the formal language and narrative content of these films, Baer uses a wide array of other sources to reconstruct the original context of their reception, including promotional and publicity materials, film programs, censorship documents, reviews and spreads in fan magazines. This book presents a new take on an essential period, which saw the rebirth of German cinema after its thorough delegitimization under the Nazi regime.
Dismantling the Nation: Contemporary Art in Chile
by Florencia San MartínThe first volume to theorize and historicize contemporary artistic practices from Chile in the English language, Dismantling the Nation begins from a position of radical criticism against the nation-state of Chile and its capitalist, heteronormative, and extractivist rule. At a truly pivotal moment in the country’s history, when it is redefining what it wants to be, the works here propose a way of forging a feminist and decolonial future for Chile. The authors attend to practices from distinct locations in Chile, reconceptualizing geographical borders from a transnational and transdisciplinary perspective while engaging with ecocriticism and Indigenous epistemologies. This is an essential volume for anyone looking to understand the current social, political, and artistic movements in Chile.
Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture
by Aj WolfeA fascinating and enlightening deep dive into the infamous Disney Adult community from the woman behind the popular website, The Disney Food Blog. <p> Disney Adults are grown-ups who derive singular, almost obsessive, joy from all things Disney. They devote countless hours and millions of dollars to Disney offerings, whether or not they have children. They’re avid fans of the films, devotees of the Disney theme parks, collectors of the vast world of Disney merchandise, cosplayers who dress in clothing inspired by Disney characters. Their ranks are so large and their cultural impact so distinct that they have their own moniker and are an economic force unto themselves. They’re often maligned in the larger culture and put on a particularly high pedestal of cringe. But in truth, their obsessive fandom hints at a universal desire for pleasure and joy, for magic and escape. There are darker sides to Disney mania that can’t be ignored, but the ranks of the Disney Adult community are broad, deep, and ever-growing. Disney Adults are a telling microcosm of modern America, highlighting the value we place on magic and escapism, and what we deem to be “acceptable” sources of joy. Disney Adults dives deep into a misunderstood subculture, exploring the lives and experiences of a fascinating community to better understand its devotees&’ unwavering passion for all things Disney, why it offends, and why it matters. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Disney Discourse: Producing the Magic Kingdom (AFI Film Readers)
by Eric SmoodinHirohito and his Mickey Mouse watch, Goofy and Donald as our "Goodwill Ambassadors:" Disney Discourse is an interdisciplinary examination of the founder and his empire. These essays use an interdisciplinary approach to read through Disney's domestic cultural production "innocent" national icons, as well as theme parks, cartoons and television to analyze the global impact of American popular culture, the politics of Disney, and the complex reception Disney productions have received around the world.The Disney corporation's ever-increasing visibility the opening of Euro Disney and new stores in malls and vast influence over global culture demands critical attention not only in film and television studies, but in international diplomacy, architecture, economics and other related fields. Disney Discourse consolidates the best of the current work on Disney and provides a representative sample of past analyses of the Disney empire.Contributors: Julianne Burton-Carvajal, Lisa Cartwright, Brian Goldfarb, Richard deCordova, Douglas Gomery, David Kunzle, Jon Lewis, Moya Luckett, Richard Neupert, Susan Ohmer, José Piedra, Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto, Alexander Wilson.
Disney Frozen: A Culinary Journey through Arendelle
by S. T. Bende Daytona DanielsenFeel like you are visiting Arendelle with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf in this cookbook inspired by Disney&’s Frozen and Frozen 2, featuring open-faced sandwiches inspired by Anna, Christmas kransekake inspired by Elsa, beloved lefse, a giant cookie in the wavy shape of Norway, and more!For the first time in forever, fans of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf will get to experience sights, smells, and tastes of Arendelle. This all-new cookbook features Scandinavian recipes celebrating some of the people and cultures that inspired Disney&’s Frozen and Frozen 2.The Tastes of Arendelle: The Official Frozen Cookbook features step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs so chefs of any age or skill level can learn to prepare traditional Scandinavian treats. Featuring more than fifty-five recipes with historical tie-ins to each recipe&’s significance in the films and culture, this comprehensive cookbook brings the tastes of Arendelle into your very own hus.AUTHENTIC SCANDINAVIAN CUISINE: Includes recipes for Scandinavian dishes and delicacies such as kransekake, inspired by the Disney animated feature film Frozen and Frozen 255+ RECIPES: More than 55 Frozen-inspired recipes for appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts will bring Arendelle to your kitchenSTUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of finished dishes help ensure successFOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow recipes, making it ideal for any skill level and occasionFIRST OFFICIAL COOKBOOK: Created in collaboration with Disney, this is the first official cookbook for Disney&’s FrozenCOMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Disney: Cooking with Magic, Lilo & Stitch: The Official Cookbook, Encanto: The Official Cookbook, and Coco: The Official Cookbook are also available!
Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire
by Ashley SpencerThe first unauthorized look at the inner workings—and ultimate breakdown—of the Disney Channel machine For many kids growing up in the 2000s, there was no cultural touchstone more powerful than Disney Channel, the most-watched cable channel in primetime at its peak. Today, it might best be known for introducing the world to talents like Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, Zac Efron, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Zendaya. It wasn't always destined for greatness: when The Disney Channel launched in 1983, it was a forgotten stepchild within the Walt Disney Company, forever in the shadow of Disney’s more profitable movies and theme parks. But after letting the stars of their Mickey Mouse Club revival—among them Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling—slip through their fingers, Disney Channel reinvented itself as a powerhouse tween network. In the new millennium, it churned out billions of dollars in original content and triple-threat stars whose careers were almost entirely controlled by the corporation. Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of the pie—and there were constant clashes between the studio, network, labels, and creatives as Disney Channel became a pressure cooker of perfection for its stars. From private feuds and on-set disasters, to fanfare that swept the nation and the realities of child stardom, culture journalist Ashley Spencer offers the inside story of the heyday of TV’s House of Mouse, featuring hundreds of exclusive new interviews with former Disney executives, creatives, and celebrities to explore the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Disney How to Draw Favorite Characters
by DKYoung artists will embark on an exciting artistic journey full of friends, incredible superheroes, fast race cars, brave explorers, and much more!This 144-page how to draw book includes favorite characters from Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Lion King, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Moana, and more. Just grab a pencil and a piece of paper, then flip through the pages of beloved Disney characters to find the one you want to draw.Build your artistic confidence as you learn to draw Disney’s and Pixar’s most-loved characters:Features drawing tips and instructions from professional Disney animators Learn about art tools and materials with a series of drawing exercises to teach young artists basic techniquesEasy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide budding artists through the drawing process to help them bring to life their favorite Disney and Pixar charactersA wonderful gift for aspiring artists and young Disney fans!Learn to draw all your favorite Disney characters and discover fun facts about them as you watch your creations come to life on this exciting artistic adventure!© 2025 Disney/Pixar