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The ABCs of ERM: Demystifying Electronic Resource Management for Public and Academic Librarians
by Jessica Zellers Tina M. Adams Katherine HillThe ever-shifting landscape of electronic resources challenges even the most tech-savvy information professionals. Now, however, you can surmount those challenges, with the solid backing offered in this practical book.Despite their being visible, valuable, and expensive components of public and academic library collections, electronic resources remain somewhat mysterious to many librarians. How do you deal with vendors, how do you decide which e-resources to buy, how do you optimize access for remote users, and perhaps most importantly, how do you motivate your public to use them?Created by three front-line practitioners, this guide answers all of those questions and more, offering practical advice to information professionals involved in any aspect of electronic resource management—from selecting, acquiring, and activating to managing, promoting, and deselecting. It features clear instructions along with definitions, checklists, FAQs, and sidebars comprising sensible tips and anecdotal asides for the involved librarian. Written in a lively style and brimming with helpful information, this is the guide you'll wish you had in library school, and a resource you will refer to again and again.
ABCs of Electronics: An Easy Guide to Electronics Engineering (Maker Innovations Series)
by Farzin AsadiLearn the fundamental principles of electronic components in a simple, easy-to-follow text. This book is a must-have for anyone seeking to master the basics of electronic engineering.Completely avoiding unnecessary complex technical concepts and highly mathematical terms, chapters are presented in simple language, using analogies that are familiar to everyone. From deciphering schematics to practical implementation, the knowledge imparted in these pages opens doors to exciting possibilities. You'll gain a solid understanding of crucial components like diodes, transistors, relays, ICs, DC motors, and more.Whether you're a student looking to grasp the fundamentals or a maker eager to bring your projects to life, ABCs of Electronics is your essential companion. What You'll LearnGain the skills to read and implement electronic schematicsDevelop a practical understanding of digital electronics, logic gates, and prototyping platforms.Discover how to work with DC motors and relays for various electronic applications.Acquire essential electronics knowledge Simplify the complexities of electronics and offer practical, hands-on guidance.Who This Book Is ForMakers, high school and college students pursuing electronic engineering, individuals with a general interest in electronics, and anyone seeking a practical and simplified approach to learning the fundamentals of electronics.
Abbildung von Synergiepotenzialen zwischen IT-Anforderungen in Scrum (AutoUni – Schriftenreihe #95)
by Fabian SobiechFabian Sobiech erforscht eine Verbesserung der Planung agiler Iterationen. Er zeigt, wie Nutzwerte für User Stories im Kontext agiler Softwareentwicklung mit heterogenen Kunden bestimmt werden können. Außerdem erarbeitet er eine Lösung zur Abbildung von Synergiepotenzialen zwischen Anforderungen, welche bei der gemeinschaftlichen Betrachtung mehrerer Anforderungen entstehen und genutzt werden können. Die Ziele des Autors sind, Doppelentwicklungen ähnlicher Funktionen und nachträgliche Schnittstellenanpassungen zu vermeiden, dabei für Kunden die Abarbeitung von Anforderungen jedoch nachvollziehbar zu belassen. Aufbauend beschreibt er in einem mathematischen Modell valide und optimale Iterationen. Die Projektverantwortlichen können so bei der Iterationsplanung durch ein teilautomatisiertes Verfahren entlastet werden. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass ein algorithmisches Vorgehen sowohl Zeit spart, als auch die Nutzwerte je Iteration steigert.
ABAP in Eclipse: Install, Configure, Use, and Enhance Your ADT
by Łukasz PęgielMaster Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) Development Tools by installing, customizing, and using them in Eclipse.The book begins by describing the installation and customization of ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse and how to adjust the IDE to meet your requirements. You will discover the ABAP Development Tools functionality that helps you be more efficient in programming in the ABAP language, including refactoring, markers, quick fixes, unit testing, and much more. Moving on, you will cover the available Eclipse plugins that you can use with ABAP Development Tools to make Eclipse even more developer-friendly: ABAP Continuous Integration and ABAP Extensions. Finally, you will learn how to create your own Eclipse plugin that is integrated with ABAP Development Tools.This book is perfect for every ABAP developer who wants to get started with ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse, as well as experienced ADT users who would like to take advantage of hidden functions or external extensions for ADT and Eclipse.What You Will Learn Install and configure your ABAP in Eclipse to meet your personal requirementsDiscover the functionalities of ABAP in Eclipse that will accelerate your developmentUse additional extensions to make your work with Eclipse more enjoyableCreate your own plugin that works with ABAP in Eclipse Who This Book Is For ABAP developers that want or need to switch to Eclipse and current ABAP in Eclipse users who want to learn its possibilities and hidden features.
Abandoned Buildings in Contemporary Cities: Smart Conditions for Actions (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #168)
by Isabella M. LamiIs it possible to energise the reuse of urban abandoned spaces with low financial capital investment? Addressing this question requires a normative and cultural change, where the rules are less focused on the material processes of producing space and more aimed at fostering the construction of relationships. The reality of several European cities shows how traditional forms of stimulating urban renewal – with respect to the financing of operations, how to design and build, and urban planning legislation – no longer work. This book examines an alternative culture of design and regulation, drawing on the richness of the various approaches to the subject to present an integrated study of the phenomenon of reuse across its economic, architectural and urban dimensions. From this theoretical base, it empirically analyses six Italian case studies in terms of the broadness of geography and in their governance models, and of the important role of the unity of cultural destination for their reuse proposal. The book is intended for all those involved in the cultural challenge of reusing urban abandoned spaces, including public administrators, entrepreneurs, architects, planners and academics.
Ab initio Theory of Magnetic Ordering: Electronic Origin of Pair- and Multi-Spin Interactions (Springer Theses)
by Eduardo Mendive TapiaMany technological applications exploit a variety of magnetic structures, or magnetic phases, to produce and optimise solid-state functionality. However, most research advances are restricted to a reduced number of phases owing to computational and resource constraints. This thesis presents an ab-initio theory to efficiently describe complex magnetic phases and their temperature-dependent properties. The central assumption is that magnetic phases evolve slowly compared with the underlying electronic structure from which they emerge. By describing how the electronic structure adapts to the type and extent of magnetic order, a theory able to describe multi-spin correlations and their effect on the magnetism at finite temperature is obtained. It is shown that multi-spin correlations are behind the temperature and magnetic field dependence of the diverse magnetism in the heavy rare earth elements. Magnetically frustrated Mn-based materials and the effect of strain are also investigated. These studies demonstrate that the performance of solid-state refrigeration can be enhanced by multi-spin effects.
AARP Word 2010 For Dummies
by Dan GookinIt's a whole new Word – make the most of it! Here's exactly what you need to know to get going with Word 2010. From firing up Word, using the spell checker, and working with templates to formatting documents, adding images, and saving your stuff, you'll get the first and last word on Word 2010 with this fun and easy mini guide. So get ready to channel your inner writer and start creating Word files that wow! Open the book and find: Tips for navigating Word with the keyboard and mouse Advice on using the Ribbon How to edit text and undo mistakes Things to know about saving and naming files How to print documents
AARP Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies
by Nancy C. Muir Ryan C. WilliamsProtect your privacy and use the internet safely! Don’t let news about internet risks deter you from taking full advantage of its benefits! The web is such an amazing and useful resource for connecting with friends and family, shopping, banking, catching up on current events, and getting help in a myriad of ways. Let AARP’s Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies arm you with the information you need to use the internet with confidence. You’ll learn: How and why risks can occur Steps to protect yourself from identity theft, fraud, and e-mail scams Expert tips for creating strong passwords and storing them safely Information you need to keep your online banking and shopping accounts safe By reading this guide and following a few safety precautions, you can be confident and risk-free as you enjoy a connected, digital life online!
AARP Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies
by Nancy C. Muir Ryan C. WilliamsProtect your privacy and use the internet safely! Don’t let news about internet risks deter you from taking full advantage of its benefits! The web is such an amazing and useful resource for connecting with friends and family, shopping, banking, catching up on current events, and getting help in a myriad of ways. Let AARP’s Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies arm you with the information you need to use the internet with confidence. You’ll learn: How and why risks can occur Steps to protect yourself from identity theft, fraud, and e-mail scams Expert tips for creating strong passwords and storing them safely Information you need to keep your online banking and shopping accounts safe By reading this guide and following a few safety precautions, you can be confident and risk-free as you enjoy a connected, digital life online!
AARP PowerPoint 2010 For Dummies
by Doug LoweAdd some pizzazz to your presentations Slideshows are one of the best ways to captivate your audience during a presentation, and this one-of-a-kind mini guide will show you how to build great-looking slides, add sound and video, animate your slideshow graphics, and more. Whether you're showing off pictures from your summer vacation or trying to raise money for your favorite cause, PowerPoint 2010 is sure to add the power you need to all your presentations. Open the book and find: What's new in PowerPoint 2010 Tips on navigating the Ribbon How to create and edit a slide presentation Hints for working in Backstage View How to set up a presentation
AARP Pinterest For Dummies
by Kelby CarrGet on board and join in the fun with Pinterest! This handy mini guide walks you through the basics of Pinterest, the immensely popular virtual pinboard that lets you share your inspirational ideas online. You’ll learn how to request an invite, set up your account, create and edit boards, and start pinning your favorite images today! Open the book and find: Tips on setting up your Pinterest profile Help creating your own pinboards Advice on finding friends and sharing pins Secrets for creating quality pins How to give credit where credit is due
AARP Pinterest For Dummies
by Kelby CarrGet on board and join in the fun with Pinterest! This handy mini guide walks you through the basics of Pinterest, the immensely popular virtual pinboard that lets you share your inspirational ideas online. You’ll learn how to request an invite, set up your account, create and edit boards, and start pinning your favorite images today! Open the book and find: Tips on setting up your Pinterest profile Help creating your own pinboards Advice on finding friends and sharing pins Secrets for creating quality pins How to give credit where credit is due
AARP Outlook 2010 For Dummies
by Bill DyszelGain a whole new outlook on e-mail Overwhelmed by e-mail and ready to simplify your inbox? You’ll be surprised at all the things you can accomplish with this mini guide to effectively using Outlook 2010. From creating notes, managing e-mail, and maintaining your calendar to eliminating spam and tracking your schedule, you’ll take back control of your inbox and stay organized with Outlook 2010 and help from For Dummies. Open the book and find: Tips for setting up the Navigation pane Easy e-mail essentials Steps for storing names and addresses How to use the Outlook calendar Ways to reduce spam
AARP Laptops For Dummies
by Dan GookinTake technology with you wherever you go! Get a move on and learn to roam free with this mini guide to choosing and using a laptop. Packed with useful advice on picking a laptop, setting it up, managing power and peripherals, going online, and hitting the road, you’ll learn to love your laptop with help from For Dummies. Whether this is your first laptop or a recent upgrade, you’ll get the advice you need from laptop to lap-bottom here. Open the book and find: Tips for buying the right laptop for you A tour of your laptop and its features Explanations of common laptop terms Maintenance and troubleshooting tips How to connect to a wireless network
AARP Excel 2010 For Dummies
by Greg HarveyCrunch numbers the easy way with Excel 2010 This handy mini guide is packed with the information you need to become a spreadsheet superstar! You’ll learn to find your way around Excel 2010, enter data on a worksheet, create simple formulas, format cells, preview and print pages, and more. Whether you’re new to Excel 2010 or new to Excel altogether, the basics are all here. Open the book and find: Ten cool Excel 2010 features How to navigate the Ribbon A guide to formatting cells Where to turn for online help How to make your spreadsheets look the way you want
AARP eReaders For Dummies
by Corey SandlerNever leave home without a good book in hand again – it’s easy with an eReader! No more packing a suitcase full of books to read on your beach vacation or lugging a heavy bag of magazines with you to visit the grandkids – your eReader holds them all. Lightweight and ultraportable, eReaders have become one of the most popular gadgets in your technology toolbox, and this one-of-a-kind For Dummies guide is filled with the know-how you need to become savvy with your eReader. From changing preferences and navigating to downloading books and magazines, you’ll be ready to enjoy your eReader in no time. Decisions, decisions – discover common eReader features, learn different ways to navigate your device, and sync all your gadgets Start shopping – download your old favorites, find new eBooks to explore, and get fantastic free books to read Mine all mine – customize your eReader settings, change fonts and type sizes, and adjust the lighting Spread your knowledge – share your eBooks with family and friends, and rate and review your recent reads Wait, there’s more – go beyond the world of eBooks and subscribe to a newspaper or fill your eReader with your own files Open the book and find: Explanations of different eBook file formats Tips for using touchscreen devices Advice on powering up your eReader and managing battery life How to connect through WiFi Accessories that are worth having Websites to visit for more eBook information Ten differences between a paper book and eBook
AARP eReaders For Dummies
by Corey SandlerNever leave home without a good book in hand again – it’s easy with an eReader! No more packing a suitcase full of books to read on your beach vacation or lugging a heavy bag of magazines with you to visit the grandkids – your eReader holds them all. Lightweight and ultraportable, eReaders have become one of the most popular gadgets in your technology toolbox, and this one-of-a-kind For Dummies guide is filled with the know-how you need to become savvy with your eReader. From changing preferences and navigating to downloading books and magazines, you’ll be ready to enjoy your eReader in no time. Decisions, decisions – discover common eReader features, learn different ways to navigate your device, and sync all your gadgets Start shopping – download your old favorites, find new eBooks to explore, and get fantastic free books to read Mine all mine – customize your eReader settings, change fonts and type sizes, and adjust the lighting Spread your knowledge – share your eBooks with family and friends, and rate and review your recent reads Wait, there’s more – go beyond the world of eBooks and subscribe to a newspaper or fill your eReader with your own files Open the book and find: Explanations of different eBook file formats Tips for using touchscreen devices Advice on powering up your eReader and managing battery life How to connect through WiFi Accessories that are worth having Websites to visit for more eBook information Ten differences between a paper book and eBook
Aaron Swartz's The Programmable Web: An Unfinished Work (Synthesis Lectures on Data, Semantics, and Knowledge)
by Aaron SwartzThis short work is the first draft of a book manuscript by Aaron Swartz written for the series "Synthesis Lectures on the Semantic Web" at the invitation of its editor, James Hendler. Unfortunately, the book wasn't completed before Aaron's death in January 2013. As a tribute, the editor and publisher are publishing the work digitally without cost. From the author's introduction: " . . . we will begin by trying to understand the architecture of the Web -- what it got right and, occasionally, what it got wrong, but most importantly why it is the way it is. We will learn how it allows both users and search engines to co-exist peacefully while supporting everything from photo-sharing to financial transactions. We will continue by considering what it means to build a program on top of the Web -- how to write software that both fairly serves its immediate users as well as the developers who want to build on top of it. Too often, an API is bolted on top of an existing application, as an afterthought or a completely separate piece. But, as we'll see, when a web application is designed properly, APIs naturally grow out of it and require little effort to maintain. Then we'll look into what it means for your application to be not just another tool for people and software to use, but part of the ecology -- a section of the programmable web. This means exposing your data to be queried and copied and integrated, even without explicit permission, into the larger software ecosystem, while protecting users' freedom. Finally, we'll close with a discussion of that much-maligned phrase, 'the Semantic Web,' and try to understand what it would really mean."
Aaron Marks' Complete Guide to Game Audio: For Composers, Sound Designers, Musicians, and Game Developers
by Aaron MarksWhether trying to land that first big gig or working to perfect the necessary skills to fill a game world with sound, Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio 3rd edition will teach the reader everything they need to know about the audio side of the multi-million dollar video game industry. This book builds upon the success of the second edition with even more expert advice from masters in the field and notes current changes within the growing video game industry. The tools of the trade excerpts will showcase what professionals, like Marty O’Donnell, Richard Jacques and Tom Salta, use to create their work and to help newcomers in the field prepare their own sound studios. Sample contracts are reviewed within the text as well as helpful advice about contractual terms and negotiable points. These sample contracts can also be found as a downloadable zip for the reader’s convenience. Aaron Marks also explores how to set your financial terms and network efficiently along with examples of how projects can go completely awry and achieving the best results in often complicated situations. Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio serves as the ultimate survival guide to navigating an audio career in the video game industry. Key Features New, full color edition with a complete update of information. Added and expanded coverage of field recording for games, creating voiceovers, adaptive and interactive audio and other cutting edge sound creation and implementation techniques used within games. Update/Replacement of interviews. Include interviews/features on international game audio professionals New and expanded interview features from game composers and sound designers of every experience level such as Keith Arem, Bradley Meyer, Christopher Tin and Rodney Gates including many international professionals like Pasi Pitkanen, Henning Nugel and Christos Panayides. Expanded and updated game console coverage of the Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4. Includes new scripting and middleware concepts and techniques and review of powerful tools such as FMOD and Wwise.
Aaron Marks' Complete Guide to Game Audio: For Composers, Sound Designers, Musicians, and Game Developers
by Aaron MarksWhether trying to land that first big gig or working to perfect the necessary skills to fill a game world with sound, Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio 3rd edition will teach the reader everything they need to know about the audio side of the multi-million dollar video game industry. This book builds upon the success of the second edition with even more expert advice from masters in the field and notes current changes within the growing video game industry. The tools of the trade excerpts will showcase what professionals, like Marty O’Donnell, Richard Jacques and Tom Salta, use to create their work and to help newcomers in the field prepare their own sound studios. Sample contracts are reviewed within the text as well as helpful advice about contractual terms and negotiable points. These sample contracts can also be found as a downloadable zip for the reader’s convenience. Aaron Marks also explores how to set your financial terms and network efficiently along with examples of how projects can go completely awry and achieving the best results in often complicated situations. Aaron Marks’ Complete Guide to Game Audio serves as the ultimate survival guide to navigating an audio career in the video game industry. Key Features New, full color edition with a complete update of information. Added and expanded coverage of field recording for games, creating voiceovers, adaptive and interactive audio and other cutting edge sound creation and implementation techniques used within games. Update/Replacement of interviews. Include interviews/features on international game audio professionals New and expanded interview features from game composers and sound designers of every experience level such as Keith Arem, Bradley Meyer, Christopher Tin and Rodney Gates including many international professionals like Pasi Pitkanen, Henning Nugel and Christos Panayides. Expanded and updated game console coverage of the Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4. Includes new scripting and middleware concepts and techniques and review of powerful tools such as FMOD and Wwise.
A11Y Unraveled: Become a Web Accessibility Ninja
by Dimitris GeorgakasMake designing and developing accessible websites fun and straightforward by deciphering information that is often confusing. This book examines how web professionals can ensure a website is as accessible as it can be, meeting the needs of its audience. The main focus is on web accessibility and, WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 guidelines: what they are, who they are for, and what can be done from a design point of view to make the lives of the users easier. In reviewing the fundamentals, emphasis will be given on what disabilities could potentially prevent users from getting the information they need and what can be done to help them. This is achieved by breaking down web design and development terms and practices, such as web accessibility, color contrast, typography, how to design specific components like carousels, forms, and so on. Each chapter features design examples presented in a clear and concise manner. Each design element is divided into different components, highlighting exactly what helps with what, showing how a website needs to be designed for the benefit of its people. A11Y Unraveled also reviews the current laws and legislations that govern web accessibility in different parts of the world.What You'll LearnDiscover how people perceive information on the web, and how that might create barriers in communication.Review different disabilities or limitations that prevent users from accessing web information and how to address them.Design an accessible website for specific disabilities through practical examples.Understand how different web design components affect the user.Study current web accessibility legislation, avoiding difficult to understand lingo.Who This Book Is ForMain audience would be digital and web professionals (mainly designers but developers can benefit as well). It can also help business owners who want to ensure their websites are adhere to accessibility standards.
A/as Level Computer Science For Wjec/eduqas Student Book (A\level Comp 2 Computer Science Wjec/eduqas Ser.)
by Mark Thomas Alistair Surrall Adam HamflettWritten for the WJEC/Eduqas A/AS Level Computer Science specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print student book helps students build their knowledge and master underlying computing principles and concepts. The student book develops computational thinking, programming and problem-solving skills. Suitable for all abilities, it puts computing into context and gives students a real-life view on professional applications of computing skills. Answers to end-of-chapter questions are located in the free online teacher's resource. A Cambridge Elevate enhanced edition is also available.
9th International Workshop on Spoken Dialogue System Technology (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #579)
by Luis Fernando D’Haro Rafael E. Banchs Haizhou LiThis book presents the outcomes of the 9th International Workshop on Spoken Dialogue Systems (IWSDS), “Towards creating more human-like conversational agent technologies”. It compiles and provides a synopsis of current global research to push forward the state of the art in dialogue technologies, including advances in the context of the classical problems of language understanding, dialogue management and language generation, as well as cognitive topics related to the human nature of conversational phenomena, such as humor, empathy and social context understanding and awareness.
9th International Conference on Robotic, Vision, Signal Processing and Power Applications: Empowering Research and Innovation (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #398)
by Haidi Ibrahim Shahid Iqbal Soo Siang Teoh Mohd Tafir MustaffaThe proceeding is a collection of research papers presented, at the 9th International Conference on Robotics, Vision, Signal Processing & Power Applications (ROVISP 2016), by researchers, scientists, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all around the globe to present their research results and development activities for oral or poster presentations. The topics of interest are as follows but are not limited to: • Robotics, Control, Mechatronics and Automation• Vision, Image, and Signal Processing • Artificial Intelligence and Computer Applications• Electronic Design and Applications • Telecommunication Systems and Applications• Power System and Industrial Applications• Engineering Education
9th International Conference on Practical Applications of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #375)
by Ross Overbeek Miguel P. Rocha Florentino Fdez-Riverola Juan F. PazThis proceedings presents recent practical applications of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. It contains the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Practical Applications of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics held at University of Salamanca, Spain, at June 3rd-5th, 2015. The International Conference on Practical Applications of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics (PACBB) is an annual international meeting dedicated to emerging and challenging applied research in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Biological and biomedical research are increasingly driven by experimental techniques that challenge our ability to analyse, process and extract meaningful knowledge from the underlying data. The impressive capabilities of next generation sequencing technologies, together with novel and ever evolving distinct types of omics data technologies, have put an increasingly complex set of challenges for the growing fields of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. The analysis of the datasets produced and their integration call for new algorithms and approaches from fields such as Databases, Statistics, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Optimization, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Clearly, Biology is more and more a science of information requiring tools from the computational sciences.