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Screenografie kompakt: Der immersive Bildraum grafischer Benutzeroberflächen
by Thomas MoritzDieses Lehrprogramm zur systematischen Gestaltung eines interaktiv nutzbaren Bildschirms (Screen) erläutert wahrnehmungspsychologische und kommunikationswissenschaftliche Grundlagen, die für das Systemische Design grafischer Benutzeroberflächen (Graphical User Interfaces) relevant sind. Im Kontext interaktiver Raumnutzung wird illustriert, wie die Bildschirmfläche morphologisch in Form eines visuellen Gestaltungsrasters (Visual Design Pattern) zu gliedern ist, das den immersiven Bildraum der grafischen Benutzeroberfläche strukturiert und die interaktive Nutzung erleichtert. Es werden mögliche Farbkombinationen für ein visuelles Ambiente definiert, deren Wirkungsweise auf natürlichen Erfahrungswerten basiert und somit einem speziellen Nutzernaturell entspricht, dessen Charakteristika weltweit identisch sind. In der dritten Auflage wird der historische Kontext im Aufbau visueller Gestaltungsraster analysiert. Die Abkehr vom realistisch gemalten Tafelbild ermöglichte neue Formensprachen und Kunstformen auf Grundlage der systematischen Konstruktion analog der Gestaltungslehre des Bauhauses. Die tragende Rolle von Mathematik und Geometrie im künstlerischen Schaffensprozess „Konkreter Kunst&“ wird durch zahlreiche Beispiele illustriert und um beispielhafte Gestaltungslösungen aus dem Bereich des "Absoluten Films" ergänzt.
Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications: 21st International Conference, ICIC 2025, Ningbo, China, July 26–29, 2025, Proceedings, Part IX (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15850)
by De-Shuang Huang Yijie Pan Qinhu Zhang Chuanlei ZhangThis 20-volume set LNCS 15842-15861 constitutes - in conjunction with the 4-volume set LNAI 15862-15865 and the 4-volume set LNBI 15866-15869 - the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, during July 26-29, 2025. The total of 1206 regular papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 4032 submissions. This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the emerging applications of intelligent computing. Its aim was to unify the picture of contemporary intelligent computing techniques as an integral concept that highlights the trends in advanced computational intelligence and bridges theoretical research with applications. Therefore, the theme for this conference was "Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications". This 40-volume set LNCS 15842-15869 constitutes -the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, in July 2025.
Transforming Academic Libraries: Select Proceedings of ICAL 2023 (Transactions on Computer Systems and Networks)
by Rajesh Singh Shiva Kanaujia SukulaThe book comprises the proceedings of the International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL 2023) in the context of developing a vision for the next generation of libraries which will contribute to nation-building and give a competitive edge to the country in becoming a knowledge economy. The book provides a quality reading and exchange of ideas to all stakeholders to deliberate, dwell, and brainstorm upon the diverse and enormous role that academic libraries may play in enhancing the higher education landscape in developed and developing countries with particular reference to India by 2030. The book includes literature and opportunities to identify the strengths and gaps in the academic library system and to suggest new management models, mechanisms, policies, and national and international programs for reshaping academic libraries into next-generation libraries for higher education.
Applied Statistics for Business and Management using Microsoft Excel
by Linda Herkenhoff John FogliThis book illustrates the capabilities of Microsoft Excel to teach applied statistics effectively. It is a step-by-step exercise-driven guide for students and practitioners who need to master Excel to solve practical statistical problems in industry. If understanding statistics isn’t your strongest suit, you are not especially mathematically-inclined, or if you are wary of computers, this is the right book for you. Excel, a widely available computer program for students and managers, is also an effective teaching and learning tool for quantitative analyses in statistics courses. Its powerful computational ability and graphical functions make learning statistics much easier than in years past. The 2nd edition of Applied Business Statistics for Business and Management capitalizes on these improvements by teaching students and practitioners how to apply Excel to statistical techniques necessary in their courses and workplace. Each chapter explains statistical formulas and directs the reader to use Excel commands to solve specific, easy-to-understand business problems. Practice problems are provided at the end of each chapter, with their solutions.
Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications: 21st International Conference, ICIC 2025, Ningbo, China, July 26–29, 2025, Proceedings, Part XII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15853)
by Wei Chen De-Shuang Huang Qinhu Zhang Chuanlei ZhangThis 40-volume set LNCS 15842-15869 constitutes -the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, in July 2025.
Management Information Systems in a Digitalized AI World: Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Management Information System (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Eric Tsui Montathar Faraon Kari RönkköThis proceedings volume covers peer-reviewed papers of the 2nd International Conference on Management Information System which is held on Sept 28–30, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. In an increasingly digitalized and connected world, management information systems are no longer serving resource planning, monitoring and reporting purposes. Indeed with the increasing availability of data from new sources, machine learning and artificial intelligence software can enable more automations involving less human decision-making and interventions, as well as generate predictions which can, among others, enhance risk prevention and astuteness in crisis management. This volume is valuable in introducing and explaining the impact of Industry 4.0, generative artificial intelligence, metaverse and others on organizational management information systems. Latest research and case studies are covered.
At War with the Single Strand: How Indian Science Fought the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Govindarajan Padmanaban Renu Swarup Narendra Kumar AroraThis book provides insights into India's management of the war against COVID-19, highlighting the scientific response and featuring stories from key players. The chapters not only address the challenge but also showcase innovative solutions achieved within a short time frame. They discuss the emergence of the virus, its spread, and its hazards, exploring the scientific basis of pandemic and its biological changes, and further discussing its challenges and opportunities. The book also includes a roadmap for research and translation, featuring innovative strategies for testing, tracking, and treating the virus, as well as achievements in diagnostics. Additionally, it reflects on the global response to COVID-19 and provides strategies for future preparedness. It addresses the scientific complexities, clinical trials, and collaborative partnerships driving vaccine development and distribution in India. The book is supplemented with stories of strength and innovation from vaccine development in India as well as global collaborations. The book is relevant for scientists, researchers, policymakers, as well as national and international organizations as a resource to plan strategies for managing future health emergencies.
Latin American Perspectives on Civil-Military Relations today: History, Panorama, Analysis, Causes, Consequences, Future (Contributions to Security and Defence Studies)
by Jose Manuel Ugarte Bertha Judit Garcia GallegosThis edited volume discusses civil-military relations in Latin America. Written by regional experts, the chapters take a multifaceted approach, combining a general overview of the situation in the region, a historical analysis of its evolution and its causes, and an in-depth analysis of national cases: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela. The case studies examine power relations between armed forces and their respective governments—comparing the degree to which governments exercise political leadership, direction, supervision, and control over the armed forces and the degree of interference of armed forces in aspects of the State unrelated to traditional military missions of protection of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity against external aggressions. Giving a nuanced view of a complex problem that continues to have a strong impact on political stability, human rights, and the quality of life in the region, the book will be of particular interest to researchers and students of international relations, Latin American politics, defense, and security studies.
Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications: 21st International Conference, ICIC 2025, Ningbo, China, July 26–29, 2025, Proceedings, Part XI (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2574)
by De-Shuang Huang Yijie Pan Qinhu Zhang Chuanlei ZhangThe 12-volume set CCIS 2564-2575, together with the 28-volume set LNCS/LNAI/LNBI 15842-15869, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, during July 26-29, 2025. The 523 papers presented in these proceedings books were carefully reviewed and selected from 4032 submissions. This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the emerging applications of intelligent computing. Its aim was to unify the picture of contemporary intelligent computing techniques as an integral concept that highlights the trends in advanced computational intelligence and bridges theoretical research with applications. Therefore, the theme for this conference was "Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications".
Resisting His Cinderella Rival
by Nina SinghIt&’s a battle of wills in this rivals-to-lovers story, the latest Harlequin Romance by Nina Singh, set in stunning Sardinia! HAS HE MET HIS MATCH…? When tycoon Matteo inherits a prime piece of Sardinian coastline from a distant relative, its development potential offers a solution to his company&’s problems. Until he attracts opposition from beautiful Mariana—the other benefactor of the will and manager of the existing resort! But every day on the island draws him closer to Mariana, revealing her unexpected, irresistible sides. His conviction to put business first starts shifting like the sands that encircle the island and he begins to wonder what he wants more: The win or Mariana?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
A Hero's Return (Finding Forever in Sandy Shores)
by Carrie NicholsHe knows how to be brave on a battlefield Now he has to be brave with his heart Years of military service taught decorated veteran Braden Sullivan how to be strong. It didn&’t teach him how to be vulnerable. Back in his Oregon hometown, with a job as a helicopter pilot and a two-family home to renovate, he&’s not at all prepared for his heart to take flight after meeting his tenant, Cassie Donovan. The widowed single mom is beautiful, charming…and terrified of loving another pilot after losing her husband in a crash. Overcoming her fears and his own uncertainties will take courage—but isn&’t that what a hero soldier is for?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Finding Forever in Sandy ShoresBook 1: A Hero's Return
The Fake Dating Dare (Challenge Accepted)
by Kelli Storm&“I dare you.&”Their ultimate test—to stay out of love! Nursing heartbreak from the town&’s golden boy, Meg Archer&’s just plain stuck. But when her best friend gets engaged to a famous Holiday Boy band member, Meg has a mission: to plan a pre-wedding party for the ages! The only problem: her partner in crime is the best man, her longtime nemesis Tyler Evans…who just happens to be a heartthrob boy bander turned lauded songwriter. Tyler&’s been around the world, but he&’s never forgotten one stolen kiss from the girl next door. And as he and Meg fall back into their sparring ways, it ignites something in him he hasn&’t felt in years. Dare he even say…love?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Challenge AcceptedBook 1: His Small-Town ChallengeBook 2: The Fake Dating Dare
Killer on the Homestead (Bent County Protectors)
by Nicole HelmHe has to help her find a killer Before they both become targets After a career-ending injury, Duncan Kirk leaves baseball behind and heads back home to Wyoming. Instead of finding a safe place to retreat, he discovers that cattle are disappearing from the family ranch. Enter private investigator Rosalie Young… Duncan remembers her as a girl with skinned knees and a reckless attitude. Now she&’s a grown woman, sharp as a tack and gorgeous as hell. When the Kirk family become suspects in a murder, everything changes. Can Duncan and Rosalie protect each other long enough to uncover the truth?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Bent County Protectors series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Vanishing PointBook 2: Killer on the Homestead
Fortune's Fake Marriage Plan (The Fortunes of Texas: Fortune's Hidden Treasures)
by Tara Taylor QuinnDesperate times call for desperate measures…Even marriage! Single dad Jax Wellington&’s world turns upside down when his former in-laws show up in Emerald Ridge, Texas, demanding full custody of his beloved son. What better way for the wealthy rancher to prove his upstanding nature in court than to marry the daughter of one of the most venerable families in town—for appearances only, of course? Kindhearted Priscilla Fortune is game to become Jax&’s temporary bride. But playing house with the closed-off cowboy leads to powerful sparks. Priscilla knew their arrangement was just for show. But she never dreamed that this make-believe romance might lead to the real thing: a child she adores...and the love she never thought she&’d find! From Harlequin Fortunes of Texas: Book 1: His Family Fortune by Elizabeth BevarlyBook 2: Fortune's Fake Marriage Plan by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Fortune for a Week by Nancy Robards ThompsonBook 4: Fortune on his Doorstep by Michelle Lindo-Rice
The Rancher and the City Girl: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Heroes of the Rockies)
by Viv RoyceCan a runaway city bride…Find home in the Rocky Mountains? Erin Lakewood&’s Colorado wedding takes a dramatic turn when she finds her fiancé in another woman&’s arms. Devastated, she escapes in her wedding dress and hitches a ride with kindhearted rancher Wayne Irvine to his hometown of Heartmont. Needing a place to regroup, Erin helps with the town&’s anniversary celebration and finds herself drawn to Wayne and the beauty of his simple life. But soon she must make a choice—is her place in the city as part of her family&’s successful business, or does she belong in Heartmont…with Wayne?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Heroes of the RockiesBook 1: Winning Over the RancherBook 2: The Rancher ResolutionBook 3: A Dad for the TwinsBook 4: The Rancher and the City Girl
Manhunt in the Narrows (Red Rock Murders)
by Nichole SevernHe needs her to catch a murderer. She needs him to heal her heart. On the trail of a serial killer, FBI agent Elias Broyles had enlisted the help of park ranger Sayles Green to track his suspect deep into Zion National Park. Despite their constant clashing, Elias discovered Sayles was tremendously skilled and tremendously guarded. When flash flooding caused their manhunt to become a fight for their own lives, the determined agent realized he&’d started to care more about Sayles than finding the killer. Elias had brought an untrained woman on a deadly mission. He&’d do anything to make sure she got out alive.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Red Rock Murders series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Manhunt in the NarrowsBook 2: Disappearance at Angel's Landing
Protective Assignment (Warrior Peak Sanctuary)
by Janie CrouchHe&’s not the man he used to be He&’s the man she needs now Cade Thatcher is on his way to a mountain retreat when he picks up a hitchhiker. Skittish and withdrawn, River Robertson is obviously running from something. Cade is supposed to be rehabilitating from injuries he endured in Afghanistan, not taking on new duties. But he feels responsible for River, and his instinct to protect her overrides his fears about what he can do with his shattered body. When the cult leader obsessed with River tracks her down, Cade will push himself to the limits to keep her safe.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Protective Assignment
Wilderness Search (Eagle Mountain: Unsolved Mysteries)
by Cindi MyersA child disappears in the mountains And reunites two people looking for answers… Nurse Willa Ryan is shocked to discover Aaron Ames is a sheriff&’s deputy in Eagle Mountain. Aaron had been the love of her life—until a tragedy tore them apart. But with a child missing in the Colorado wilderness, they must put aside the past and focus on bringing the girl home. As the high-stakes investigation leads them down one dark path after another, Willa and Aaron find comfort in their rekindled attraction. And when Willa also disappears, Aaron will scale every jagged rock to find her and make their reunion permanent.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Eagle Mountain: Unsolved Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Canyon KillerBook 2: Wilderness Search
The Maverick's Forever Home (Montana Mavericks: Behind Closed Doors)
by Sasha SummersFROM BACHELOR TO FATHER TO…HUSBAND? Rancher Braden Parker has just returned to Tenacity with a five-year-old daughter he didn&’t know existed, and he&’s terrified. After all, he&’d spent years away from the End of the Road Ranch, avoiding his own curmudgeonly father! Instant fatherhood was not on his bingo card. Neither was meeting single mom Maggie Cooper. Maggie is trying to adjust to civilian life back in quiet little Tenacity after working overseas. She feels for Braden and Delilah, but she has to make her son, Cody, her first priority. It will take a huge leap of faith for the two wary parents to find their way to each other—and to the perfect blended family that could make them all complete…From Harlequin Montana Mavericks: Book 1: The Maverick's Dating Deal by Christine RimmerBook 2: The Maverick's Forever Home by Sasha SummersBook 3: Lassoed by a Maverick by Rochelle AlersBook 4: Snowed in with the Maverick by Elle Douglas
First Day Around the World
by Ibi ZoboiFrom award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and artist Juanita Londoño, this lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent explores what going back to school looks like for children in countries around the world!How do children around the world spend their first day of school?Some eat warm akara for breakfast in Nigeria, while others unwrap lunches of kluski in Poland. In China, they practice intricate characters in special notebooks, and in Argentina, they learn each other's names in a sing-song memory game. No matter where in the world, every student has something new to look forward to on their first day!From Ethiopia to Germany to India to Brazil, this lyrical text introduces young readers to the breakfast-to-bedtime routines, cultures, and landscapes that connect people across all continents.
Tales from Cabin 23: The Visitors (Tales From Cabin 23 #3)
by Justina Ireland Yamile Saied Méndez Hanna AlkafFew campers at Camp Apple Hill Farm have found the mysterious cabin rumored to be hidden deep in the woods—but those who have whisper of a mysterious woman who tells tales of horrors beyond imagination. Are you brave enough to visit Cabin 23?When Gen Farías’s brother, Lorenzo, is arrested, everything changes. Gen’s neighbors look at him and his family with suspicion, his parents are distraught, and no one will tell Gen what’s happening. But the worst part is what only Gen knows: It’s all his fault. If he hadn’t forgotten to leave their bedroom window unlatched the night of Lorenzo’s arrest, maybe his brother would have never been caught. Guilt haunts Gen—guilt, and a terrifying shadow that crouches each night on the tree branch outside his window, watching him with penetrating eyes.Gen’s parents decide to move to Los Astros, a beautiful village nestled in the mountains, to try to regain some sense of normalcy. But Los Astros, Gen soon discovers, is no ordinary town. There are creepy wicker figures on every lawn and strange stories of children who go missing. Beneath its idyllic facade, Los Astros has a secret—one Gen must uncover if he doesn’t want to go missing himself.And don't miss the other books in the hit Tales from Cabin 23 series: The Boo Hag Flex and Night of the Living Head!
Welcome to the Ghost Show
by J.W. OckerThe Ghost Show is coming . . . are you ready? Three friends must face their deepest fears in this spine-tingling horror novel by USA Today bestselling author J.W. Ocker that's perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Mary Downing Hahn.When mysterious ads for the Ghost Show appear around town, nobody can tell what it is. A band? A movie? A game? But that magic word—ghost—excites Hazel Gold, or Zel to her friends. As founder of her school’s Creepy Club (three members strong!), she’s always looking for paranormal activity.Turns out the Ghost Show is a black, five-story skull that appears on the edge of town as a supernatural attraction. Stepping inside, the Creepy Club is greeted by the eccentric Amadeus Everest Mancer, a self-proclaimed ghost catcher who guides them through an aquarium full of vaporous floaty things—sheets that cover gobs of dripping red goo.Then Mancer offers Zel what she’s always wanted: the chance to see a real ghost. But it turns out to be more than she bargained for. To stop him, the Creepy Club must fight a massive ghost infestation and free the trapped souls within, culminating in chilling battle that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural.
Rock Star: My Life on and off the Ice
by Jennifer JonesNo stone is left unturned in this no-holds-barred memoir by one of Canada’s greatest curlers From the first slides as a toddler at her hometown Winnipeg curling club to the top step of the Olympic podium, Jennifer Jones has risen to become one of curling’s greatest players. Along the way, she has altered how the game is played and has kicked open doors to allow women to have equality in what was, traditionally, a male-dominated field. Her record of achievement is unmatched, but it never came easily. In Rock Star, Jones opens up about the tensions between teammates and opponents, how she combined law school and a legal career with curling at the highest level, the inside story on what many consider the greatest shot in curling history, how her Olympic dream almost ended on a ski hill in Switzerland, and the challenges of balancing world-class curling with motherhood. Jones also reveals the personal battles she endured during her career. While she was front and centre in arenas and television coverage, she had to push herself past her severe introversion to find some level of comfort with being in the spotlight. There were also clashes with the media, which sometimes portrayed her so harshly that it left her in tears. From first slide to last rock, the journey she shares in this memoir is one that may surprise even her biggest fans. Jones helped to grow the sport, and in exchange, she grew as a curler, a wife, a mother, and a public figure. Equal parts inspiring and shocking, Rock Star will leave readers in awe of her accomplishments and the journey that led her to become the person she is today.
She's Going to Pay: Sneak Peek
by Alexandra IvyBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!In this tense, twisty domestic suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy, a woman returns to her sleepy hometown after her father&’s disappearance and uncovers a dark web of family secrets that leaves her questioning everything. . . Leaving Canton, Missouri, behind was no hardship for Jesse Hudson. When she was a teenager, her stepmother and stepsister abruptly disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Their bodies were never found, but Jesse&’s father, Mac, became a murder suspect. When he too vanished, Jesse waited months for him to return. Finally, she left, bouncing from one bartending job to another for years. Now Jesse is back, hoping to quickly sell her father&’s old bar before moving on for good. But coming home to Canton&’s quiet, cobblestone streets doesn&’t go quite as expected. There are memories resurfacing, and ties that haven&’t broken. Then her father&’s lawyer makes a startling admission: before he disappeared, Mac had discovered that Jesse&’s stepmother, Victoria, was living under an assumed name. &“Victoria Hudson&” never even existed. Who was she really? Delving deeper, Jesse grows convinced that her father&’s assumed death is tied to Victoria&’s real identity. And looking to the past is yielding more than secrets. Someone has been waiting for this homecoming, for a chance to unleash revenge for sins real and imagined. And they&’ll make sure that Jesse never leaves town again . . .
Colorado Christmas Carol
by Diana PalmerA true-blue Texas cowboy, a talented Colorado cook with a story to tell, and the romance of Christmas are a surefire recipe for surprises of the heart in this sweetly sexy tale set against the rugged, majestic landscape of New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer&’Colorado Country . . .Estelle &“Essa&” Grancy loves her job as cook at small-town Benton&’s homey, local hotel, especially during the holidays. She loves the people she works with, too—all the more since, at 23, she&’s alone in the world. Still, as an aspiring mystery novelist, Essa wants more out of life. And when a gruff—exasperatingly handsome—Texan lands at the hotel, she just might find it . . .Duke Marsten is on the trail of a crime suspect, but when he tracks down his precocious young daughter in Essa&’s kitchen, he finds something far more mysterious: outspoken, clever, undeniably intriguing Essa. They clash immediately, and yet. . . . Love is a puzzle, even for a PI—but together, they just might be able to put the pieces together and write their very own love story, for many Christmases to come . . .