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Fight Fire with Fire: Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Today's Leaders
by Renee TarunOrganizations around the world are in a struggle for survival, racing to transform themselves in a herculean effort to adapt to the digital age, all while protecting themselves from headline-grabbing cybersecurity threats. As organizations succeed or fail, the centrality and importance of cybersecurity and the role of the CISO—Chief Information Security Officer—becomes ever more apparent. It’s becoming clear that the CISO, which began as a largely technical role, has become nuanced, strategic, and a cross-functional leadership position. Fight Fire with Fire: Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Today’s Leaders explores the evolution of the CISO’s responsibilities and delivers a blueprint to effectively improve cybersecurity across an organization. Fight Fire with Fire draws on the deep experience of its many all-star contributors. For example: Learn how to talk effectively with the Board from engineer-turned-executive Marianne Bailey, a top spokesperson well-known for global leadership in cyber Discover how to manage complex cyber supply chain risk with Terry Roberts, who addresses this complex area using cutting-edge technology and emerging standards Tame the exploding IoT threat landscape with Sonia Arista, a CISO with decades of experience across sectors, including healthcare where edge devices monitor vital signs and robots perform surgery These are just a few of the global trailblazers in cybersecurity who have banded together to equip today’s leaders to protect their enterprises and inspire tomorrow’s leaders to join them. With fires blazing on the horizon, there is no time for a seminar or boot camp. Cyber leaders need information at their fingertips. Readers will find insight on how to close the diversity and skills gap and become well-versed in modern cyber threats, including attacks coming from organized crime and nation-states. This book highlights a three-pronged approach that encompasses people, process, and technology to empower everyone to protect their organization. From effective risk management to supply chain security and communicating with the board, Fight Fire with Fire presents discussions from industry leaders that cover every critical competency in information security. Perfect for IT and information security professionals seeking perspectives and insights they can’t find in certification exams or standard textbooks, Fight Fire with Fire is an indispensable resource for everyone hoping to improve their understanding of the realities of modern cybersecurity through the eyes of today’s top security leaders.
Fight for Dusty Divot: An Unofficial Fortnite Novel (Trapped In Battle Royale #5)
by Devin HunterTime is running out for Grey and his squad. While they consistently rank in the top twenty players stuck in Fortnite Battle Royale, they need to be the top five to escape virtual reality and go home. Grey’s team begins to fray apart, and he fears he won’t be able to keep them together long enough to get the rank they need. With the season ending in a couple weeks, people are either giving up or fighting harder than ever. When Grey losses another squad member, he’s on the verge of throwing in the towel himself. But to his surprise, the top player, Tae Min, approaches him with a deal that may give them just the chance they need.
Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West
by Aidan MoherTake a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games—from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day.The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in history—and it has the fanbase to prove it. In Fight, Magic, Items, Aidan Moher guides readers through the fascinating history of JRPGs, exploring the technical challenges, distinct narrative and artistic visions, and creative rivalries that fueled the creation of countless iconic games and their quest to become the best, not only in Japan, but in North America, too. Moher starts with the origin stories of two classic Nintendo titles, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and immerses readers in the world of JRPGs, following the interconnected history from through the lens of their creators and their stories full of hope, risk, and pixels, from the tiny teams and almost impossible schedules that built the foundations of the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises; Reiko Kodama pushing the narrative and genre boundaries with Phantasy Star; the unexpected team up between Horii and Sakaguchi to create Chrono Trigger; or the unique mashup of classic Disney with Final Fantasy coolness in Kingdom Hearts. Filled with firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes looks into the development, reception, and influence of JRPGs, Fight, Magic, Items captures the evolution of the genre and why it continues to grab us, decades after those first iconic pixelated games released.
Fighting Churn with Data: The science and strategy of customer retention
by Carl GoldThe beating heart of any product or service business is returning clients. Don't let your hard-won customers vanish, taking their money with them. In Fighting Churn with Data you'll learn powerful data-driven techniques to maximize customer retention and minimize actions that cause them to stop engaging or unsubscribe altogether.Summary The beating heart of any product or service business is returning clients. Don't let your hard-won customers vanish, taking their money with them. In Fighting Churn with Data you'll learn powerful data-driven techniques to maximize customer retention and minimize actions that cause them to stop engaging or unsubscribe altogether. This hands-on guide is packed with techniques for converting raw data into measurable metrics, testing hypotheses, and presenting findings that are easily understandable to non-technical decision makers. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Keeping customers active and engaged is essential for any business that relies on recurring revenue and repeat sales. Customer turnover—or &“churn&”—is costly, frustrating, and preventable. By applying the techniques in this book, you can identify the warning signs of churn and learn to catch customers before they leave. About the book Fighting Churn with Data teaches developers and data scientists proven techniques for stopping churn before it happens. Packed with real-world use cases and examples, this book teaches you to convert raw data into measurable behavior metrics, calculate customer lifetime value, and improve churn forecasting with demographic data. By following Zuora Chief Data Scientist Carl Gold&’s methods, you&’ll reap the benefits of high customer retention. What's inside Calculating churn metrics Identifying user behavior that predicts churn Using churn reduction tactics with customer segmentation Applying churn analysis techniques to other business areas Using AI for accurate churn forecasting About the reader For readers with basic data analysis skills, including Python and SQL. About the author Carl Gold (PhD) is the Chief Data Scientist at Zuora, Inc., the industry-leading subscription management platform. Table of Contents: PART 1 - BUILDING YOUR ARSENAL 1 The world of churn 2 Measuring churn 3 Measuring customers 4 Observing renewal and churn PART 2 - WAGING THE WAR 5 Understanding churn and behavior with metrics 6 Relationships between customer behaviors 7 Segmenting customers with advanced metrics PART 3 - SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS 8 Forecasting churn 9 Forecast accuracy and machine learning 10 Churn demographics and firmographics 11 Leading the fight against churn
Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing
by Roger A. GrimesKeep valuable data safe from even the most sophisticated social engineering and phishing attacks Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do To Fight Social Engineering and Phishing serves as the ideal defense against phishing for any reader, from large organizations to individuals. Unlike most anti-phishing books, which focus only on one or two strategies, this book discusses all the policies, education, and technical strategies that are essential to a complete phishing defense. This book gives clear instructions for deploying a great defense-in-depth strategy to defeat hackers and malware. Written by the lead data-driven defense evangelist at the world's number one anti-phishing company, KnowBe4, Inc., this guide shows you how to create an enduring, integrated cybersecurity culture. Learn what social engineering and phishing are, why they are so dangerous to your cybersecurity, and how to defend against them Educate yourself and other users on how to identify and avoid phishing scams, to stop attacks before they begin Discover the latest tools and strategies for locking down data when phishing has taken place, and stop breaches from spreading Develop technology and security policies that protect your organization against the most common types of social engineering and phishing Anyone looking to defend themselves or their organization from phishing will appreciate the uncommonly comprehensive approach in Fighting Phishing.
Fighting Words: The Bold American Journalists Who Brought the World Home Between the Wars
by Nancy F. CottFrom a Harvard historian, this riveting portrait of four trailblazing American journalists highlights the power of the press in the interwar period. In the fragile peace following the Great War, a surprising number of restless young Americans abandoned their homes and set out impulsively to see the changing world. In Fighting Words, Nancy F. Cott follows four who pursued global news -- from contested Palestine to revolutionary China, from Stalin's Moscow to Hitler's Berlin. As foreign correspondents, they became players in international politics and shaped Americans' awareness of critical interwar crises, the spreading menace of European fascism, and the likelihood of a new war -- while living romantic and sexual lives as modern and as hazardous as their journalism. An indelible portrayal of a tumultuous era with resonance for our own, Fighting Words is essential reading on the power of the press and the growth of an American sense of international responsibility.
File Management Made Simple, Windows Edition
by Joseph MoranManaging data is an essential skill that every PC user should have. Surprisingly though, a large number of users--even highly experienced users--exhibit poor file management skills, resulting in frustration and lost data. File Management Made Simple can resolve this by providing you with the skills and best practices needed for creating, managing and protecting your data. Do any of the following scenarios sound familiar to you? You''ve downloaded an attachment from your e-mail, but aren''t sure where you downloaded it to. You spent an entire evening working on a document only to discover the next morning that you didn''t save it to your flash drive like you thought you had? Unfortunately, for a vast number of PC users, scenarios like these are all too common. These situations are not only extremely frustrating for the user, but also tend to discourage them from ever wanting to touch a PC again! However, these problems and others can be easily rectified with this brief, book, by your side. File Management Made Simple will show you how best to name, manage, and store your files. By using descriptive folders to identify files, you''ll see how easy it is to ensure the data you need is always readily available. Finally this book introduces you to some of the best options for transporting and protecting your data. What you''ll learn * How to navigate your Windows PC like a professional technician * How to move, copy or delete data effectively, efficiently, and safely * Best practices for organizing your files: adjustable strategies that work for any situation How to find anything, quickly, on your hard drive * How to transport or share your data between systems or with other users How to protect your data from loss, theft, or equipment failure Covers Windows versions 7, 8 and 10 Who this book is for The target audience for this book is the person who works on a PC, but other then turning it on and performing the most elementary of tasks, has no idea how to use it. It''s for those people who use the computer every day, but neither want, nor need to know how it all works. These are the people who just want to complete the task at hand and move on with their lives. It will be designed to help users, both young and old, get comfortable with the machine, and give them the confidence they need to manage their data quickly and more efficiently. Table of Contents 1. Let''s Go Exploring 2. Working With Files 3. Keeping Files and Folders Organized 4. Managing and Protecting Files With User Accounts 5. Managing and Reclaiming Disk Space 6. Working With File Types and an Programs (Apps) 7. Searching for Files 8. Cloud Storage and Transporting Files 9. Managing Open Files and Windows 10. Sharing Files on a Home Network 11. Backing up Your Files 12. Keeping You Personal Data Secure Via Encryption 13. Transfer Your Files to a New PC 14. Properly Disposing of an Old PC
File System Forensics
by Fergus ToolanComprehensive forensic reference explaining how file systems function and how forensic tools might work on particular file systems File System Forensics delivers comprehensive knowledge of how file systems function and, more importantly, how digital forensic tools might function in relation to specific file systems. It provides a step-by-step approach for file content and metadata recovery to allow the reader to manually recreate and validate results from file system forensic tools. The book includes a supporting website that shares all of the data (i.e. sample file systems) used for demonstration in the text and provides teaching resources such as instructor guides, extra material, and more. Written by a highly qualified associate professor and consultant in the field, File System Forensics includes information on: The necessary concepts required to understand file system forensics for anyone with basic computing experienceFile systems specific to Windows, Linux, and macOS, with coverage of FAT, ExFAT, and NTFSAdvanced topics such as deleted file recovery, fragmented file recovery, searching for particular files, links, checkpoints, snapshots, and RAIDIssues facing file system forensics today and various issues that might evolve in the field in the coming years File System Forensics is an essential, up-to-date reference on the subject for graduate and senior undergraduate students in digital forensics, as well as digital forensic analysts and other law enforcement professionals.
FileMaker Pro 10 Bible
by Ray CologonFileMaker Pro 10 Bible provides information that grows with you no matter what your level when you start. Topics range from the general (how databases fit into real life and your business needs; comparisons with other database development tools; a broad discussion of integration with existing systems and software) through the building-blocks of FileMaker solutions, and on up to state-of-the-art advice on concepts of optimization, modularization, innovative and sophisticated user-interface design, dynamic elements, logic, cutting-edge calculations, publishing your database to the Web, and integrating tightly with SQL databases via "ESS". The book also includes the special developer tools available in FileMaker Pro Advanced, and covers topics too oft skipped over in other books on the market -- backup how-to's and strategies, must-read information about good database husbandry and file recovery, and so on. Much of the information in the book is documented nowhere else. This is the one must-have FileMaker book!Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
FileMaker Pro 10: The Missing Manual (Missing Manual)
by Geoff Coffey Susan ProsserThe FileMaker Pro 10 desktop database lets you do almost anything with the information you give it -- especially with this book as your guide. Clear, thorough, and accessible, FileMaker Pro 10: The Missing Manual helps you get in, build your database, and get the results you need, whether you're running a business, pursuing a hobby, or planning your retirement. It's the ideal guide for non-technical and experienced folks alike.Each chapter in this fully updated edition covers the latest timesaving features of FileMaker Pro 10, including saved finds and a redesigned toolbar that reveals information and features more clearly than ever. You'll learn how to import information from the new Bento consumer database (Mac only), write scripts to make your database even easier to use, and send email without leaving FileMaker.With this book, you will:Get your first database running in minutes and perform basic tasks right awayCatalog people, processes, and things with streamlined data entry and sorting toolsUse your data to generate reports, correspondence, and other documents with easeCreate, connect, and manage multiple tables and set up complex relationships that display just the data you needCrunch numbers, search text, or pin down dates and times with dozens of built-in formulasOutfit your database for the Web, and import and export data to other formatsYou'll also get objective advice on which features are really useful, and which aren't. To make the most of this database, you need FileMaker Pro 10: The Missing Manual -- the book that should have been in the box.
FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual (The\missing Manual Ser.)
by Susan Prosser Stuart GripmanThis hands-on, friendly guide shows you how to harness FileMaker's power to make your information work for you. With a few mouse clicks, the FileMaker Pro 11 database helps you create and print corporate reports, manage a mailing list, or run your entire business. FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual helps you get started, build your database, and produce results, whether you're running a business, pursuing a hobby, or planning your retirement. It's a thorough, accessible guide for new, non-technical users, as well as those with more experience.Start up: Get your first database up and running in minutesCatalog your data: Organize contacts, to-do items, and product information with speedy data-entry and sorting toolsCreate professional documents: Publish reports, invoices, and more, with easeAdd visual power and clarity: Create colorful charts to illustrate and summarize your dataHarness processing power: Crunch numbers and search text with dozens of built-in formulasLearn advanced topics: Explore the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Server
FileMaker Pro 12: The Missing Manual
by Susan Prosser Stuart Gripman<p>You don’t have to be a techie to use FileMaker Pro 12, but you do need to know what you’re doing. With this crystal-clear guide, you’ll learn how to create a powerful database that lets you do almost anything with your data. Whether you’re running a business, printing a catalog, or planning a wedding, you’ll learn how to customize your database and put it to work.</p>
FileMaker Pro 12: The Missing Manual
by Susan Prosser Stuart GripmanYou don’t have to be a techie to use FileMaker Pro 12, but you do need to know what you’re doing. With this crystal-clear guide, you’ll learn how to create a powerful database that lets you do almost anything with your data. Whether you’re running a business, printing a catalog, or planning a wedding, you’ll learn how to customize your database and put it to work.The important stuff you need to know:Get started. Tour FileMaker Pro’s features and create your first database in minutes.Catalog your data. View, sort, and shape information in dozens of ways.Create professional documents. Publish reports, invoices, and other documents with ease.Harness processing power. Use calculations and scripts to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks.Add visual power and clarity. Create colorful charts to illustrate and summarize your data.Think like a developer. Dive into the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced.
FileMaker Pro 13: The Missing Manual
by Susan Prosser Stuart GripmanYou don’t need a technical background to build powerful databases with FileMaker Pro 13. This crystal-clear guide covers all new FileMaker Pro 13 features, such as its improved layout tools and enhanced mobile support. Whether you’re running a business, printing a catalog, or planning a wedding, you’ll learn how to customize your database to run on a PC, Mac, Web browser, or iOS device.The important stuff you need to know:Get started. Tour FileMaker Pro’s features and create your first database in minutes.Access data anywhere. Use FileMaker Go on your iPad or iPhone—or share data on the Web.Dive into relational data. Solve problems quickly by connecting and combining data tables.Create professional documents. Publish reports, invoices, catalogs, and other documents with ease.Harness processing power. Use calculations and scripts to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks.Add visual power and clarity. Create colorful charts to illustrate and summarize your data.Share your database on a secure server. Add the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Pro Server.
FileMaker Pro 14: The Missing Manual
by Susan Prosser Stuart GripmanYou don’t need a technical background to build powerful databases with FileMaker Pro 14. This crystal-clear, objective guide shows you how to create a database that lets you do almost anything with your data so you can quickly achieve your goals. Whether you’re creating catalogs, managing inventory and billing, or planning a wedding, you’ll learn how to customize your database to run on a PC, Mac, web browser, or iOS device.The important stuff you need to know:Dive into relational data. Solve problems quickly by connecting and combining data from different tables.Create professional documents. Publish reports, charts, invoices, catalogs, and other documents with ease.Access data anywhere. Use FileMaker Go on your iPad or iPhone—or share data on the Web.Harness processing power. Use new calculation and scripting tools to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks.Run your database on a secure server. Learn the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced.Keep your data safe. Set privileges and allow data sharing with FileMaker’s streamlined security features.
FileMaker Pro 8: The Missing Manual
by Geoff Coffey Susan ProsserUsed by millions worldwide, FileMaker Pro is an award-winning database program for managing people, projects, images, assets, and other information. It's easy to use and totally customizable--so long as you know what you're doing. But FileMaker Pro doesn't come with a printed manual, so FileMaker Pro: The Missing Manual is the authoritative, jargon-free book that should have been in the box.FileMaker Pro: The Missing Manual approaches FileMaker the way FileMaker approaches you: it's user-friendly and seemingly straightforward enough, but it offers plenty of substance worthy of deeper exploration. Packed with practical information as well as countless expert tips and invaluable guidance, it's an in-depth guide to designing and building useful databases with the powerful and pliable FileMaker Pro.Covering FileMaker for both Windows and Macintosh, FileMaker Pro: The Missing Manual is ideal for small business users, home users, school teachers, developers--anyone who wants to organize information efficiently and effectively. Whether you want to run a business, publish a shopping cart on the Web, plan a wedding, manage a student information system at your school, or program databases for clients, this book delivers.Author Geoff Coffey has many years of experience using FileMaker Pro (he was, in fact, an early beta tester for the product). Author Susan Prosser is a FileMaker Certified Developer who trains other developers. Together, Coffey and Prosser show you how to:Get FileMaker up and running quickly and smoothlyImport and organize information with easeDesign relational databases that are simple to use, yet powerfulTake advantage of FileMaker Pro calculation capabilitiesAutomate processes with scriptingCustomize FileMaker Pro to your needs and preferencesShare information with other people (coworkers, clients, and customers) and other programsUnderstand and select the best security optionsWhat could easily come across as dry and intimidating--things like relational theory, calculations, and scripting--are presented in a way that is interesting and intuitive to mainstream users. In no time, you'll be working more productively and efficiently using FileMaker Pro.
FileMaker Pro 9: The Missing Manual
by Geoff Coffey Susan ProsserFileMaker Pro 9: The Missing Manual is the clear, thorough and accessible guide to the latest version of this popular desktop database program. FileMaker Pro lets you do almost anything with the information you give it. You can print corporate reports, plan your retirement, or run a small country -- if you know what you're doing. This book helps non-technical folks like you get in, get your database built, and get the results you need. Pronto. The new edition gives novices and experienced users the scoop on versions 8.5 and 9. It offers complete coverage of timesaving new features such as the Quick Start screen that lets you open or a create a database in a snap, the handy "save to" buttons for making Excel documents or PDFs, the multiple level Undo and Redo commands let you step backwards through your typing tasks, and much more. With FileMaker Pro 9: The Missing Manual, you can: Get your first database running in minutes and perform basic tasks right away. Catalog people, processes and things with streamlined data entry and sorting tools. Learn to use layout tools to organize the appearance of your database. Use your data to generate reports, correspondence and other documents with ease. Create, connect, and manage multiple tables and set up complex relationships that show you just the data you need. Crunch numbers, search text, or pin down dates and times with dozens of built-in formulas. Automate repetitive tasks with FileMaker Pro 9's easy-to-learn scripting language. Protect your database with passwords and set up privileges to determine what others can do once they gain entry. Outfit your database for the Web and import and export data to other formats. Each chapter in the book contains "living examples" -- downloadable tutorials that help you learn how to build a database by actually doing it. You also get plenty of sound, objective advice that lets you know which features are really useful, and which ones you'll barely touch. To make the most of FileMaker Pro 9, you need the book that should have been in the box.
FileMaker Pro Design and Scripting For Dummies
by Timothy TrimbleGet the scoop on designing databases for Mac and WindowsUse FileMaker Pro design and scripting to quickly, easily build databases that solve real problemsFileMaker Pro has grown up, and it's better than ever! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to design a great FileMaker application, build a database that works, add the functionality you need, populate your database, and venture into programming with ScriptMaker. You'll find out how to share and protect your database, too.Discover how to* Build a layout that works* Create custom triggers and calculated fields* Generate reports automatically* Manage security* Publish your database on the Web* Embed pictures, sound, and video
Filling the Void: Social Media and The Continuation of Capitalism
by Marcus Gilroy-WareFilling The Void is a book about how the cultures and psychology of social media use fit within a broader landscape of life under capitalism. It argues that social media use is often a psychological response to the need for pleasure and comfort that results from the stresses of life under postmodern capitalism, rather than being a driver of new behaviours as newer technologies are often said to be. Both the explosive growth of social media and the corresponding reconfiguration of the web from an information-based platform into an entertainment-based one are far more easily explained in terms of the subjective psychological experience of their users as capitalist subjects seeking 'depressive hedonia,' the book argues. Filling the Void also interrogates the role of social media networks, designed for private commercial gain, as part of a de-facto public sphere. Both the decreasing subjective importance of factual media and the ways in which the content of the timeline are quietly manipulated--often using labour in the developing world and secret algorithms--have potentially serious implications for the capacity of social media users to query or challenge the seeming reality offered by the established hegemonic order.
Filmora Efficient Editing: Create high-quality videos for any discipline from scratch using chroma keys, split screens, and audio
by Alexander ZachariasUnleash creativity in your next video editing project using Filmora, with key images printed in color to help you create videos of all genresKey FeaturesLearn how to create an animated intro from scratchEnhance videos with more than 800 stunning effects, animations, advanced filters, and much moreUse filters, transitions, and titles to make videos funBook DescriptionWhether you want to create short films, YouTube videos, music videos, or videos for any social event, Filmora is a powerful, innovative, and user-friendly video editing software that you can use for all this and much more!Filmora Efficient Editing is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to video editing as well as those looking to transition to Filmora. The book starts by helping you develop an understanding of video editing and Filmora's interface and gradually takes you through adding sources and exporting your first project. Next, you'll learn how to make your videos engaging and fun using audio, personalization, the split-screen function, and Chroma keys. You'll understand how to plan as well as create your videos using Filmora from scratch. With simplified concepts, steps, and real-world editing examples, this book covers applications such as YouTube, animated intros, professional marketing videos, and industry-standard tips.By the end of this video editing book, you'll have learned how to use Filmora's powerful tools and functionality to create high-quality and professional videos from scratch.What you will learnNavigate Filmora's interface with easeAdd and manipulate audio using audio tracksCreate high-quality professional videos with advanced features in FilmoraUse split screens and Chroma keys to create movie magicCreate a gaming video and add humor to itUnderstand career prospects in the world of video editingWho this book is forThis book is for novice video editors looking to create YouTube videos or promotional videos for products or events, or someone looking to use Filmora in a professional setup. This book majorly focuses on the Windows OS, however, key bindings for Mac are also provided as Filmora works the same for Android and iOS. To get started with this book, all you need is a computer and the Filmora software.
Filter Banks and Audio Coding: Compressing Audio Signals Using Python
by Gerald SchullerThis textbook presents the fundamentals of audio coding, used to compress audio and music signals, using Python programs both as examples to illustrate the principles and for experiments for the reader. Together, these programs then form complete audio coders. The author starts with basic knowledge of digital signal processing (sampling, filtering) to give a thorough introduction to filter banks as used in audio coding, and their design methods. He then continues with the next core component, which are psycho-acoustic models. The author finally shows how to design and implement them. Lastly, the author goes on to describe components for more specialized coders, like the Integer-to-Integer MDCT filter bank, and predictive coding for lossless and low delay coding. Included are Python program examples for each section, which illustrate the principles and provide the tools for experiments.Comprehensively explains the fundamentals of filter banks and audio coding;Provides Python examples for each principle so that completed audio coders are obtained in the language;Includes a suite of classroom materials including exercises, experiments, and examples.
Filter This: A modern, witty razor-sharp page turner
by Sophie WhiteThe sparkling debut novel from Sophie White set in the online world of social media and Instagram. Ali Jones is hell-bent on achieving her #lifegoals: 10,000 Instagram followers and a win at the upcoming Glossie Influencer Awards. So when she inadvertently leads people to believe she is sporting a baby bump and immediately gains thousands of followers, she realises that the Mummy Influencer wave could be her ticket to Insta-success, even if off-screen it feels like her life is falling apart with what's happening to her beloved dad.But then Tinder Sam, Ali's one-night-stand, resurfaces and seems determined to take his new role as baby daddy seriously. And falling for Sam is definitely not part of Ali's plan. Meanwhile, Ireland's biggest influencer (and Ali's idol) Shelly Divine has it all ... at least on paper. But beneath the immaculately curated feed, cracks are appearing. Shelly harbours a secret from her followers and, more importantly, her husband - but who will be the first to discover what she's been hiding? As the Glossies approach, what will it take for the women realise what's truly important before they lose what matters most?(P) 2019 Hachette Books Ireland
Filter This: A sweet and funny escapist read
by Sophie White'Ali is one of the best flawed heroines in Irish commercial fiction since Rachel Walsh in Marian Keyes' ground-breaking Rachel's Holiday...' Sunday Times 'Hyper current ... hugely relevant' Irish Independent 'Modern and witty' Emer McLysaght, co-author of the Aisling books'So sweet, so funny -- I loved it' Marian KeyesThe Glossie Influencer Awards are fast approaching and Ali Jones is hell-bent on a win and breaking through 10,000 followers on Instagram. But when Ali inadvertantly leads people to believe she's pregnant, she quickly realises that playing the 'Mummy-Influencer' card could be her ticket to Insta-success. And she's not going to let a small detail like a fake pregnancy get in her way. Even if the reappearance of Tinder Sam, who seems determined to take his role of 'baby' daddy seriously, makes things a little more complicated ...Elsewhere on Insta, Shelly Devine, Ireland's biggest influencer (and Ali's idol) is also guarding secrets from her followers, and her husband ...Both Ali and Shelly have decisions to make but as the night of the Glossies draws near, will they realise what's important before they lose what matters most?'Fresh, current and thoroughly enjoyable' Eithne Shortall'Written with heart and humour, Filter This peels back the social media mask so many wear as a disguise and reveals the real people beneath' Cecelia Ahern
Filter This: A sweet and funny escapist read
by Sophie White'Ali is one of the best flawed heroines in Irish commercial fiction since Rachel Walsh in Marian Keyes' ground-breaking Rachel's Holiday...' Sunday Times 'Hyper current ... hugely relevant' Irish Independent 'Modern and witty' Emer McLysaght, co-author of the Aisling books'So sweet, so funny -- I loved it' Marian KeyesThe Glossie Influencer Awards are fast approaching and Ali Jones is hell-bent on a win and breaking through 10,000 followers on Instagram. But when Ali inadvertantly leads people to believe she's pregnant, she quickly realises that playing the 'Mummy-Influencer' card could be her ticket to Insta-success. And she's not going to let a small detail like a fake pregnancy get in her way. Even if the reappearance of Tinder Sam, who seems determined to take his role of 'baby' daddy seriously, makes things a little more complicated ...Elsewhere on Insta, Shelly Devine, Ireland's biggest influencer (and Ali's idol) is also guarding secrets from her followers, and her husband ...Both Ali and Shelly have decisions to make but as the night of the Glossies draws near, will they realise what's important before they lose what matters most?'Fresh, current and thoroughly enjoyable' Eithne Shortall'Written with heart and humour, Filter This peels back the social media mask so many wear as a disguise and reveals the real people beneath' Cecelia Ahern
Filterbänke und Audiocodierung: Komprimierung von Audiosignalen mit Python
by Gerald SchullerDieses Lehrbuch stellt die Grundlagen der Audiocodierung vor, die zur Komprimierung von Audio- und Musiksignalen verwendet wird. Dabei werden Python-Programme sowohl als Beispiele zur Veranschaulichung der Prinzipien als auch für Experimente für den Leser verwendet. Zusammen bilden diese Programme dann komplette Audiocodierer. Der Autor beginnt mit grundlegenden Kenntnissen der digitalen Signalverarbeitung (Abtastung, Filterung), um eine gründliche Einführung in Filterbänke, wie sie in der Audiocodierung verwendet werden, und deren Entwurfsmethoden zu geben. Er fährt dann mit der nächsten Kernkomponente fort, den psycho-akustischen Modellen. Der Autor zeigt schließlich, wie man sie entwirft und implementiert. Schließlich beschreibt der Autor Komponenten für speziellere Kodierer, wie die Integer-to-Integer MDCT-Filterbank und prädiktive Kodierung für verlustfreie und verzögerungsarme Kodierung. Zu jedem Abschnitt gibt es Python-Programmbeispiele, die die Prinzipien veranschaulichen und die Werkzeuge für Experimente bereitstellen. Umfassende Erläuterung der Grundlagen von Filterbänken und Audiocodierung; Bietet Python-Beispiele für jedes Prinzip, so dass fertige Audiocodierer in der Sprache erhalten werden; Enthält eine Reihe von Unterrichtsmaterialien mit Übungen, Experimenten und Beispielen.