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Basic Persian: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)
by Saeed Yousef Hayedeh TorabiThis fully revised second edition of Basic Persian: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. This book presents twenty grammar units, covering the core material which students would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Persian. Grammar points are followed by multiple examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Key features include: • a clear, accessible format • many useful language examples • jargon-free explanations of grammar • abundant exercises with full answer key • a glossary of Persian-English terms • a subject index Rigorous yet engaging, Basic Persian is suitable for both class use and independent study, making it an ideal grammar reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language.
Basic Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)
by Cristina SousaBasic Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. Twenty units cover the core material which students can expect to encounter in their first year of learning Portuguese. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Portuguese provides readers with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Portuguese grammar.
Basic Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)
by Cristina SousaBasic Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. Twenty units cover the core material which students can expect to encounter in their first year of learning Portuguese. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Portuguese provides readers with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Portuguese grammar.
Basic Prediction Techniques in Modern Video Coding Standards (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering)
by Byung-Gyu Kim Kalyan GoswamiThis book discusses in detail the basic algorithms of video compression that are widely used in modern video codec. The authors dissect complicated specifications and present material in a way that gets readers quickly up to speed by describing video compression algorithms succinctly, without going to the mathematical details and technical specifications. For accelerated learning, hybrid codec structure, inter- and intra- prediction techniques in MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, and HEVC are discussed together. In addition, the latest research in the fast encoder design for the HEVC and H.264/AVC is also included.
Basic Radio Journalism
by Paul Chantler Peter StewartBasic Radio Journalism is a working manual and practical guide to the tools and techniques necessary to succeed in radio journalism. It will be useful both to students starting a broadcasting career as well as experienced journalists wishing to develop and expand their skills. Based on the popular Local Radio Journalism, this book covers the core skills of news gathering, writing, interviewing, reporting and reading with extensive hints and tips. It outlines working practices in both BBC and commercial radio. There are revamped legal and technical sections as well as a new chapter on the journalist as programme producer. For the student, there is extensive advice about getting a job, marketing yourself and dealing with job interviews. The Foreword is by Lord Ryder of Wensum, vice chairman of the BBC.
Basic Radio Journalism
by Paul Chantler Peter StewartBasic Radio Journalism is a working manual and practical guide to the tools and techniques necessary to succeed in radio journalism. It will be useful both to students starting a broadcasting career as well as experienced journalists wishing to develop and expand their skills. Based on the popular Local Radio Journalism, this book covers the core skills of news gathering, writing, interviewing, reporting and reading with extensive hints and tips. It outlines working practices in both BBC and commercial radio. There are revamped legal and technical sections as well as a new chapter on the journalist as programme producer. For the student, there is extensive advice about getting a job, marketing yourself and dealing with job interviews. The Foreword is by Lord Ryder of Wensum, vice chairman of the BBC.
Basic Russian: A Grammar and Workbook
by John Murray Sarah SmythDesigned for students with a basic knowledge of Russian, this book provides an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.Across more than forty grammar topics it introduces the student to Russian people and culture through the medium of the language used today, covering the core material which the student would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Russian.Complete with a full key to exercises and glossary, Basic Russian is a user-friendly reference grammar suitable for both independent study and class use.
Basic Russian: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks Ser.)
by John Murray Sarah SmythDesigned for students with a basic knowledge of Russian, this book provides an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.Across more than forty grammar topics it introduces the student to Russian people and culture through the medium of the language used today, covering the core material which the student would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Russian.Complete with a full key to exercises and glossary, Basic Russian is a user-friendly reference grammar suitable for both independent study and class use.
Basic Simulation Models of Phase Tracking Devices Using MATLAB (Synthesis Lectures on Communications)
by William Tranter Ratchaneekorn Thamvichai Tamal BoseThe Phase-Locked Loop (PLL), and many of the devices used for frequency and phase tracking, carrier and symbol synchronization, demodulation, and frequency synthesis, are fundamental building blocks in today's complex communications systems. It is therefore essential for both students and practicing communications engineers interested in the design and implementation of modern communication systems to understand and have insight into the behavior of these important and ubiquitous devices. Since the PLL behaves as a nonlinear device (at least during acquisition), computer simulation can be used to great advantage in gaining insight into the behavior of the PLL and the devices derived from the PLL. The purpose of this Synthesis Lecture is to provide basic theoretical analyses of the PLL and devices derived from the PLL and simulation models suitable for supplementing undergraduate and graduate courses in communications. The Synthesis Lecture is also suitable for self study by practicing engineers. A significant component of this book is a set of basic MATLAB-based simulations that illustrate the operating characteristics of PLL-based devices and enable the reader to investigate the impact of varying system parameters. Rather than providing a comprehensive treatment of the underlying theory of phase-locked loops, theoretical analyses are provided in sufficient detail in order to explain how simulations are developed. The references point to sources currently available that treat this subject in considerable technical depth and are suitable for additional study. Download MATLAB codes (.zip) Table of Contents: Introduction / Basic PLL Theory / Structures Developed From The Basic PLL / Simulation Models / MATLAB Simulations / Noise Performance Analysis
Basic Transforms for Electrical Engineering
by Orhan ÖzhanThe textbook covers the most popular transforms used in electrical engineering along with the mathematical foundations of the transforms, uniquely bringing together the two in a single text. Geared towards an upper-undergraduate or graduate-level class, the book covers the most-used transforms including Fourier, Laplace, Discrete Fourier, z-, short-time Fourier, and discrete cosine transforms. The book includes the complex numbers, complex functions, and complex integration that are fundamental to understand the transforms. The author strives to make the study of the subject approachable by appealing to the use of popular software like LabVIEW virtual instruments, Matlab m-files, and C programming resources. Computer projects at the end of chapters further enhance the learning process. The book is based on the author’s years of teachıng Engineering Mathematics and Signal courses and can be used in both electrical engineering and mathematics curriculum.Presents both electrical engineering transforms and their mathematical foundations in an understandable, pedagogical, and applicable approach;Covers the most common transforms for electronics and communications engineers including Laplace transform, the Fourier transform, STFT, the z-transform;Features LabVIEW virtual instrument (vi) files, LTSpice simulation files, MATLAB m files, and computer projects in the chapter problems.
Basic TV Reporting: Media Manuals (Media Manual Ser.)
by Ivor YorkeBasic TV Reporting is a practical, easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful television reporter - arguably the most demanding and glamorous job in journalism. The book describes the role in detail, how reporters fit into the editorial team and where their duties begin and end. Basic TV Reporting is a practical, easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful television reporter - arguably the most demanding and glamorous job in journalism. The book describes the role in detail, how reporters fit into the editorial team and where their duties begin and end.The late Ivor Yorke has enjoyed a wealth of experience to pass on to aspiring broadcast journalists, having spent more than 20 years as a writer, reporter, producer and editor, before becoming Head of Journalist Training, BBC News and Current Affairs. He was also a freelance training consultant. He is the author of Television News (now in its third edition) and co-author with the late Bernard Hesketh of An Introduction to ENG, also published by Focal Press.Reviews: `This is a short, well-constructed book which is of as much value to the interviewed as to the interviewer. It is practical and down-to-earth (`keep off the gin, and stick to the tonic') and delightfully easy to read.' British Journal of Educational Technology.' Easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful TV reporter.'Voice of the Listener
Basic TV Reporting
by Ivor YorkeBasic TV Reporting is a practical, easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful television reporter - arguably the most demanding and glamorous job in journalism. The book describes the role in detail, how reporters fit into the editorial team and where their duties begin and end. Basic TV Reporting is a practical, easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful television reporter - arguably the most demanding and glamorous job in journalism. The book describes the role in detail, how reporters fit into the editorial team and where their duties begin and end.The late Ivor Yorke has enjoyed a wealth of experience to pass on to aspiring broadcast journalists, having spent more than 20 years as a writer, reporter, producer and editor, before becoming Head of Journalist Training, BBC News and Current Affairs. He was also a freelance training consultant. He is the author of Television News (now in its third edition) and co-author with the late Bernard Hesketh of An Introduction to ENG, also published by Focal Press.Reviews: `This is a short, well-constructed book which is of as much value to the interviewed as to the interviewer. It is practical and down-to-earth (`keep off the gin, and stick to the tonic') and delightfully easy to read.' British Journal of Educational Technology.' Easy to read guide to the skills needed to become a successful TV reporter.'Voice of the Listener
Basic Welsh: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)
by Gareth KingBasic Welsh: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible grammar handbook and related exercises in a single volume. The book presents forty grammar units, covering the core materials which beginning students would expect to encounter in the course of learning Welsh. User-friendly grammar points are followed by multiple examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Key features include: Clear, accessible format Many relevant and useful examples A wide range of challenging exercises to reinforce learning Concise and jargon-free explanations of grammar Full answer key, glossary of technical terms and Welsh-English, English-Welsh glossary at the back of the book Revised throughout, this updated second edition of Basic Welsh provides the ideal practice book for all beginning students in the language. It is suitable for both class use and independent study.
Basic Welsh: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)
by Gareth KingBasic Welsh: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible grammar handbook and related exercises in a single volume. The book presents forty grammar units, covering the core materials which beginning students would expect to encounter in the course of learning Welsh. User-friendly grammar points are followed by multiple examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Key features include: Clear, accessible format Many relevant and useful examples A wide range of challenging exercises to reinforce learning Concise and jargon-free explanations of grammar Full answer key, glossary of technical terms and Welsh-English, English-Welsh glossary at the back of the book Revised throughout, this updated second edition of Basic Welsh provides the ideal practice book for all beginning students in the language. It is suitable for both class use and independent study.
Basics of Computer Networking (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering)
by Thomas RobertazziSpringer Brief Basics of Computer Networking provides a non-mathematical introduction to the world of networks. This book covers both technology for wired and wireless networks. Coverage includes transmission media, local area networks, wide area networks, and network security. Written in a very accessible style for the interested layman by the author of a widely used textbook with many years of experience explaining concepts to the beginner.
Basiswissen Public Relations: Professionelle Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
by Robert DegEin betont praxisorientiertes Buch, das das Handwerk der Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit beschreibt. Es konzentriert sich auf handfeste Informationen, wie man mit Medien bzw. der Öffentlichkeit arbeiten kann. An geeigneter Stelle werden immer wieder kurze Beispiele bzw. Fälle aus der Praxis zur Veranschaulichung herangezogen. Relevantes Hintergrundwissen wird vermittelt und insbesondere auf die Anforderungen der Journalisten eingegangen. Für die sechste Auflage wurde der Band überarbeitet, aktualisiert und um Hinweise zum Umgang mit dem wichtigen Thema Social Media ergänzt.
Basiswissen Public Relations: Professionelle Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
by Robert M. DegEin betont praxisorientiertes Buch, das das Handwerk der Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit beschreibt. Es konzentriert sich auf handfeste Informationen, wie man mit Medien bzw. der Öffentlichkeit arbeiten kann. An geeigneter Stelle werden immer wieder kurze Beispiele bzw. Fälle aus der Praxis zur Veranschaulichung herangezogen. Relevantes Hintergrundwissen wird vermittelt und insbesondere auf die Anforderungen der Journalisten eingegangen.
Basiswissen Public Relations: Professionelle Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
by Robert M. DegEin betont praxisorientiertes Buch, das das Handwerk der Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit beschreibt. Es konzentriert sich auf handfeste Informationen, wie man mit Medien bzw. der Öffentlichkeit arbeiten kann. An geeigneter Stelle werden immer wieder kurze Beispiele bzw. Fälle aus der Praxis zur Veranschaulichung herangezogen. Relevantes Hintergrundwissen wird vermittelt und insbesondere auf die Anforderungen der Journalisten eingegangen. Für die fünfte Auflage wurde der Band aktualisiert und um ein Kapitel zu Social Media ergänzt.
Basiswissen Public Relations: Professionelle Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
by Robert M. DegEin betont praxisorientiertes Buch, das das Handwerk der Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit beschreibt. Es konzentriert sich auf handfeste Informationen, wie man mit Medien bzw. der Öffentlichkeit arbeiten kann. An geeigneter Stelle werden immer wieder kurze Beispiele bzw. Fälle aus der Praxis zur Veranschaulichung herangezogen. Relevantes Hintergrundwissen wird vermittelt und insbesondere auf die Anforderungen der Journalisten eingegangen.
Basiswissen Public Relations: Professionelle Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
by Robert M. DegEin betont praxisorientiertes Buch, das das Handwerk der Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit beschreibt. Es konzentriert sich auf handfeste Informationen, wie man mit Medien bzw. der Öffentlichkeit arbeiten kann. An geeigneter Stelle werden immer wieder kurze Beispiele bzw. Fällte aus der Praxis zur Veranschaulichung herangezogen. Relevantes Hintergrundwissen wird vermittelt und insbesondere auf die Anforderungen der Journalisten eingegangen.
Basiswissen Public Relations: Professionelle Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
by Robert M. DegEin betont praxisorientiertes Buch, das das Handwerk der Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit beschreibt. Es konzentriert sich auf handfeste Informationen, wie man mit Medien bzw. der Öffentlichkeit arbeiten kann. An geeigneter Stelle werden immer wieder kurze Beispiele bzw. Fälle aus der Praxis zur Veranschaulichung herangezogen. Relevantes Hintergrundwissen wird vermittelt und insbesondere auf die Anforderungen der Journalisten eingegangen.
BATS Codes: Theory and Practice (Synthesis Lectures on Learning, Networks, and Algorithms)
by Shenghao Yang Raymond YeungThis book discusses an efficient random linear network coding scheme, called BATched Sparse code, or BATS code, which is proposed for communication through multi-hop networks with packet loss. Multi-hop wireless networks have applications in the Internet of Things (IoT), space, and under-water network communications, where the packet loss rate per network link is high, and feedbacks have long delays and are unreliable. Traditional schemes like retransmission and fountain codes are not sufficient to resolve the packet loss so that the existing communication solutions for multi-hop wireless networks have either long delay or low throughput when the network length is longer than a few hops. These issues can be resolved by employing network coding in the network, but the high computational and storage costs of such schemes prohibit their implementation in many devices, in particular, IoT devices that typically have low computational power and very limited storage. A BATS code consists of an outer code and an inner code. As a matrix generalization of a fountain code, the outer code generates a potentially unlimited number of batches, each of which consists of a certain number (called the batch size) of coded packets. The inner code comprises (random) linear network coding at the intermediate network nodes, which is applied on packets belonging to the same batch. When the batch size is 1, the outer code reduces to an LT code (or Raptor code if precode is applied), and network coding of the batches reduces to packet forwarding. BATS codes preserve the salient features of fountain codes, in particular, their rateless property and low encoding/decoding complexity. BATS codes also achieve the throughput gain of random linear network coding. This book focuses on the fundamental features and performance analysis of BATS codes, and includes some guidelines and examples on how to design a network protocol using BATS codes.
The Battle for Sky: The Murdochs, Disney, Comcast and the Future of Entertainment
by Christopher WilliamsFrom perilous early years through clashes with the BBC and BT, not to mention the News Corporation bid for full control that failed in the wake of 2010's phone hacking scandal, there has been no shortage of drama in Sky's history – nor in its likely future. In 2018, the organization was the target of bids from two true titans of the global media industry – Disney and Comcast – with a dramatic bidding war waged for ultimate ownership. Throw in an industry already shaken by the arrival of newer media players such as Netflix, the declining circulation of Murdoch newspapers such as The Sun and The Times, as well as the UK government's scrutiny of the Murdoch family's influence on UK media, and the scene was set for a major corporate battle of a size rarely seen on the global business stage.But how exactly did Comcast win in the battle for shareholder votes? How will the Murdoch empire fare when the dust finally settles? And what does it mean now for the future of entertainment in a streaming, downloadable and digital world?Featuring interviews with key individuals and stakeholders from around the world, The Battle for Sky offers a timely and intriguing glimpse into the workings of media empires, and a gripping account of one of the largest corporate battles in recent years.
The Battle for Sky: The Murdochs, Disney, Comcast and the Future of Entertainment
by Christopher WilliamsFrom perilous early years through clashes with the BBC and BT, not to mention the News Corporation bid for full control that failed in the wake of 2010's phone hacking scandal, there has been no shortage of drama in Sky's history – nor in its likely future. In 2018, the organization was the target of bids from two true titans of the global media industry – Disney and Comcast – with a dramatic bidding war waged for ultimate ownership. Throw in an industry already shaken by the arrival of newer media players such as Netflix, the declining circulation of Murdoch newspapers such as The Sun and The Times, as well as the UK government's scrutiny of the Murdoch family's influence on UK media, and the scene was set for a major corporate battle of a size rarely seen on the global business stage.But how exactly did Comcast win in the battle for shareholder votes? How will the Murdoch empire fare when the dust finally settles? And what does it mean now for the future of entertainment in a streaming, downloadable and digital world?Featuring interviews with key individuals and stakeholders from around the world, The Battle for Sky offers a timely and intriguing glimpse into the workings of media empires, and a gripping account of one of the largest corporate battles in recent years.
Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter's Soul
by Kurt WagnerOn October 28th, hours after completing a $44 billion takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk Tweeted to his millions of followers 'The bird is freed.'Musk's takeover of Twitter was one of the most audacious and remarkable deals in tech history. The Battle for Twitter takes readers back to the very beginning and how we reached this point. It looks at the origins of the platform, the vision of its co-founder Jack Dorsey, and how it became a battleground for ideas, controversies, and viral moments that shaped the world we live in today.With meticulous research and unprecedented access, author Kurt Wagner paints a vivid portrait of power struggles, bitter rivalries, and ground-breaking decisions that have shaped the evolution of Twitter. From Musk's audacious tweets to Dorsey's enigmatic persona, The Battle for Twitter uncovers the depths of their involvement, revealing the forces that have propelled them to the forefront of global attention. In this gripping corporate saga, delve into the minds of these visionary figures as they engage in a high-stakes battle for dominance, reshaping the very fabric of social media.