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The Politics of Chinese Medicine Under Mongol Rule

The Politics of Chinese Medicine Under Mongol Rule

Under the rule of the descendants of Chinggis Khan (1167-1227) China saw the development of a new culture in which medical practice came to be considered a highly respected occupation for elite men. During this period further major steps were also taken towards the codification of medical knowledge and promotion of physicians’ social status. This book traces the history of the politics institutions and culture of medicine of China under Mongol rule through the eyes of a successful South Chinese official Yuan Jue (1266-1327). As the first comprehensive monograph on history of medicine in China under the Mongols it argues that this period was a separate moment in Chinese history when a configuration of power different from that of previous and succeeding periods created its own medical culture. The Politics of Chinese Medicine under Mongol Rule emphasizes the impact of the political and institutional changes caused by the Mongols and their collaborators on the social and cultural history of medicine which culminated in the medical theory of Zhu Zhenheng (1282–1358) still influential in East Asian medicine. Using a variety of Chinese-language sources including gazetteers legal texts biographies poems and medical texts it analyses the roles of the Mongols and West and Central Asians as cultural brokers and also as unifiers of China. Further it views North and South Chinese elites as agents of historical change rather than as victims of Mongol oppression. Underlining the complexity of the history of China under the Mongols and the significance of time and geography for the study of this history this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Chinese medical history Chinese social and cultural history and medieval global history.

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Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

Forensic Microscopy: Truth Under the Lenses provides an overview and understanding of the various types of microscopes and their techniques employed in forensic science. The book emphasizes both the theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy to enrich the reader’s understanding of the various tools techniques and utility—including strengths and weaknesses—of types of microscopes in analyzing certain forms of evidence. The book begins with the history of microscopes the basic optics for microscopy then moves to advanced microscopies such as electron microscopes and atomic force microscopes. In addition to the various types of microscopes and how to use and best utilize them the book looks at the analysis of specific types of evidence including hair fiber fingerprint body fluids tool marks ink pollen grains spores diatoms bullets cartridges among other evidence types. Since forensic science is an applied hands-on discipline the book includes both a theoretical and a practical approach to the topic. Key Features: Addresses simple to advanced microscopy techniques for the effective analyses of trace evidence Pairs chapters on a particular type of microscopy explaining it thoroughly before delving into specific usage for forensic applications Presents theories and as well as real-world application of concepts Provides abundant micro-photographs including graphical representations and flow charts to illustrate concepts clearly Forensic Microscopy serves as a helpful reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students in forensic science forensic biology forensic chemistry and related programs. It is also recommended for research students academicians technicians industry and laboratory professionals working on trace evidence analysis. | Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

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Shakespeare in the Present Political Lessons under Biden

Shakespeare in the Present Political Lessons under Biden

Shakespeare in the Present: Political Lessons under Biden is the first case study in applying the lessons of Shakespeare’s plays to post-Trump America. It looks at American politics through the lens of Shakespeare not simply equating figures in the contemporary world to Shakespearean characters but showing how the broader conditions of Shakespeare’s imagined worlds reflect and inform our own. Clearly written in a direct and engaging style it shows that reading Shakespeare with our contemporary Washington in mind can enrich our understanding of both his works and our world. Shakespeare wrote for his own time but we always read him in our present. As such the way we read him now is always affected by our own understanding of our own political world. This book provides quick critical analyses of Shakespeare’s plays and contemporary American politics while serving as an introduction for undergraduates and general readers to this kind of topical presentist criticism of Shakespeare. | Shakespeare in the Present Political Lessons under Biden

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Urban Governance Under the Ottomans Between Cosmopolitanism and Conflict

Urban Governance Under the Ottomans Between Cosmopolitanism and Conflict

Urban Governance Under the Ottomans focuses on one of the most pressing topics in this field namely the question why cities formerly known for their multiethnic and multi- religious composition became increasingly marked by conflict in the 19th century. This collection of essays represents the result of an intense process of discussion among many of the authors who have been invited to combine theoretical considerations on the question sketched above with concrete case studies based upon original archival research. From Istanbul to Aleppo and from the Balkans to Jerusalem what emerges from the book is a renewed image of the imperial and local mechanisms of coexistence and of their limits and occasional dissolution in times of change and crisis. Raising questions of governance and changes therein as well as epistemological questions regarding what has often been termed 'cosmopolitanism' this book calls for a closer investigation of incidents of both peaceful coexistence as well as episodes of violence and conflict. A useful addition to existing literature this book will be of interest to scholars and researchers in the fields of Urban Studies History and Middle Eastern Studies. | Urban Governance Under the Ottomans Between Cosmopolitanism and Conflict

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Geomaterials Under the Microscope A Colour Guide

Geomaterials Under the Microscope A Colour Guide

Geomaterials are of enormous economic importance to the global construction industry. This is the first comprehensive guide to the petrography of geomaterials making the petrographers specialist knowledge available to practitioners educators and students worldwide interested in modern and historic construction materials be they microscopists or in the fields of geology architecture surveying engineering construction archaeology conservation materials science and forensic science. The book provides some 365 superb quality colour photomicrographs of geomaterials plus concise explanations of their petrographic properties and how to interpret them. An introductory chapter provides an overview of geomaterials practice and a state-of-the-art review of petrographic techniques. Each of the subsequent chapters covers a different group of construction materials and includes an explanation of their history manufacture and use in construction. The text draws upon diverse published references to provide a unique summary of the properties and classification of construction materials. Comprehensive lists of further reading are provided for each materials type. Readership: Practitioners educators and students in Petrography Microscopy Geology Surveying Engineering Archaeology Conservation Architecture Materials science and Forensic science. | Geomaterials Under the Microscope A Colour Guide

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Circus Psychology An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top

Circus Psychology An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top

The lives of circus artists can be mentally and physically demanding. Circus Psychology: An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top is an evidence-based guide to nurturing the mental health of circus artists while enabling them to perform at the peak of their capacities. The book is organised into three accessible sections: mental health in circus optimising the circus environment to facilitate thriving and mental skills for thriving in circus. The first section introduces general mental health concepts provides insight into the mental health of circus artists the stress process and the role of psychological resilience and perfectionism in mental health. The second section offers insight into motivation and engagement in circus the features of a psychologically safe circus environment and advice on psychologically supportive talent development environment. The final section explains applies and provides practice material for mental skills including goal setting self-talk mental imagery arousal regulation and visual anticipation. Written by Dr Fleur van Rens a circus artist and lecturer in sport psychology this book is an essential resource for those passionate about the mental health of amateurs and professionals in the circus industry. | Circus Psychology An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top

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Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

This informative book reviews the challenges of agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean. The author focuses on sugarcane cultivation in Egypt to illustrate the impact of climate change on agribusiness and his method and findings may be helpful for other studies in other regions as well. As climate change creates new risks to human populations and food security a better analysis is needed to understand this new level of uncertainty and to understand how it will impact agriculture and its relationship with economies livelihoods and development. Africa emits low greenhouse gases but is hit the hardest by global warming posing a serious challenge to increasing agricultural productivity in the Southeast Mediterranean. Sugarcane in Egypt is used as a local food source for international trade for the balance of payments for land and water use and as a basic product for food and fiber manufacturing. Hence every aspect of the economic structure of Egypt relates to agriculture. The book examines the causes and effects of climate change on agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean region such as its effect on prosperity and net farm incomes crop yields. It considers how to promote agribusiness development in the area and the potential to alleviate poverty in rural areas. It looks at the future of the sugarcane industry in Upper Egypt as a case study of agribusiness with implications that can be applied globally. | Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

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Industrialization and Under-developed Countries

Industrialization and Under-developed Countries

First published in 1966 Industrialization and Under-Developed Countries traces the distribution causes and problems of under-development and from the point of view of the economic geographer goes on to examine the difficulties and possibilities of industrialization as a remedy. Particular emphasis is laid upon the demographic factor both in the world situation and as affecting the way of life of individual countries. This book will be of interest to students of economics and geography.

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Masterplanning for Change Designing the Resilient City

Masterplanning for Change Designing the Resilient City

Cities are under increased pressure to be resilient and resistant to the effects of climate change and rapid urbanisation. However this idea has still not been fully integrated in to practice. This book presents a practical approach to masterplanning the city and its areas (existing and new) as urban environments for the 21st century addressing the design of cities as complex adaptive systems. | Masterplanning for Change Designing the Resilient City

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American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

American Government: Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure highlights the necessary tension between our constitutional principles and institutions and the populist heat that sometimes roils our national politics especially at the current political moment. Our constitutional democracy has been under pressure for some time but few would deny that fears for its fate have deepened in just the past few years. We assume that our political institutions will limit and contain contemporary populism just as the Founders intended and as they have in the past but will they? An increasingly polarized electorate urging their representatives to fight and never to compromise may be stressing Constitutional limits. This new edition offers to help American government teachers lead their students to a nuanced theoretical and practical understanding of what is happening in the politics of their Constitutional democracy today. New to the Second Edition Further develops and highlights the distinguishing theme of the book Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure in light of Trump Administration events over the last two years. Expands coverage of all media aspects including fake news social media responsible journalism and related topics including foreign manipulation of the news. Includes the most recent election results. Addresses issues specific to the Trump Administration including unique coverage of the 25th Amendment cabinet instability election interferences executive power and unitary action and impact on the courts. Updates in all tables figures suggested readings plus photo updates throughout. | American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

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The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CPRD) by the United Nations in 2006 is the first comprehensive and binding treaty on the rights of people with disabilities. It establishes the right of people with disabilities to equality dignity autonomy full participation as well as the right to live in the community and the right to supported decision-making and inclusive education. Prior to the CRPD international law had provided only limited protections to people with disabilities. This book analyses the development of disability rights as an international human rights movement. Focusing on the United States and countries in Asia Africa the Middle East the book examines the status of people with disabilities under international law prior to the adoption of the CPRD and follows the development of human rights protections through the convention’s drafting process. Arlene Kanter argues that by including both new applications and entirely new approaches to human rights treaty enforcement the CRPD is significant not only to people with disabilities but also to the general development of international human rights by offering new human rights protections for all people. Taking a comparative perspective the book explores how the success of the CRPD in achieving protections depends on the extent to which individual countries enforce domestic laws and policies and the changing public attitudes towards people with disabilities. This book will be of excellent use and interest to researchers and students of human rights law discrimination and disability studies. | The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

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Applied Anatomy for the FRCA

Applied Anatomy for the FRCA

Applied Anatomy for the FRCA covers the anatomical knowledge that trainee anaesthetists who are revising for the Primary and Final FRCA exams will need. The topics covered are derived from the FRCA curriculum and include the most up-to-date version of past exam questions in order to ensure targeted and successful exam revision. The content illustrations and overall layout of this book ensure that common gaps in anatomical knowledge encountered by FRCA trainees are included. This reference is divided into sections pertaining to anatomical regions: head and neck thorax abdomen spine and the upper and lower limbs. The topics of importance to anaesthetists are presented under ‘structures’ ‘circulation’ and ‘nervous system’ (with relevance to regional anaesthesia). Each topic is extensively researched and presented in a simple format for maximum retention. This book makes learning and remembering applied anatomy as straightforward as possible. Applied Anatomy for the FRCA supplements the knowledge required by trainee anaesthetists appearing for the FRCA exams. Clinical educators will also find it useful in teaching. It serves as a practical reference for anatomical knowledge at any point in an anaesthetist’s career. About the Editors Dr Bobby Krishnachetty has been a Consultant Anaesthetist at Southend University Hospital since 2010 and a college tutor for six years. She completed her diploma in medical education and is the author of The Final FRCA Structured Oral Examination: A Complete Guide. She is also the organiser of the regional teaching for Core trainees in the East of England school of anaesthesia as well as Founder of the ‘Southend Viva Club’ Primary and Final FRCA SOE revision courses for more than nine years and Cofounder of MRCS OSCE webinars. Mr Abdul Syed has been a Consultant Surgeon at Southend University Hospital since 2015. He is Lead for postgraduate teaching of surgical trainees Cofounder of MRCS OSCE webinars and conducts Core surgical trainee interview skills courses. Mr Syed is also an Assessor for medical school interviews and an active participant in QI projects and research.

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Process Scale Bioseparations for the Biopharmaceutical Industry

Process Scale Bioseparations for the Biopharmaceutical Industry

The biopharmaceutical industry has become an increasingly important player in the global economy and the success of these products depends on the development and implementation of cost-effective robust and scaleable production processes. Bioseparations-also called downstream processing- can be a key source of competitive advantageto biopharmaceutical developers. Process Scale Bioseparations for the Biopharmaceutical Industry brings together scientific principles empirical approaches and practical considerations for designing industrial downstream bioprocesses for various classes of biomolecules. Using clear language along with numerous case studies examples tables flow charts and schematics the book presents perspectives from experienced professionals involved in purification processes and industrial downstream unit operations. The authors provide useful experimental design strategies and guidelines for developing application-specific process scale bioseparations. Chapter topics include harvest by centrifugation and filtration expanded bed chromatography protein refolding modes of preparative chromatography methodologies for resin screening membrane chromatography protein crystallization viral filtration ultrafiltration/diafiltration implementing post-approval downstream process changes for an antibody product and future trends. Ideal for both new and experienced scientists in the biopharmaceutical industry and students Process Scale Bioseparations for the Biopharmaceutical Industry is a comprehensive resource for all topics relevant to industrial process development.

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Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences Second Edition

Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences Second Edition

The second edition of this practical book equips social science researchers to apply the latest Bayesian methodologies to their data analysis problems. It includes new chapters on model uncertainty Bayesian variable selection and sparsity and Bayesian workflow for statistical modeling. Clearly explaining frequentist and epistemic probability and prior distributions the second edition emphasizes use of the open-source RStan software package. The text covers Hamiltonian Monte Carlo Bayesian linear regression and generalized linear models model evaluation and comparison multilevel modeling models for continuous and categorical latent variables missing data and more. Concepts are fully illustrated with worked-through examples from large-scale educational and social science databases such as the Program for International Student Assessment and the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Annotated RStan code appears in screened boxes; the companion website (www. guilford. com/kaplan-materials) provides data sets and code for the book's examples. New to This Edition *Utilizes the R interface to Stan-faster and more stable than previously available Bayesian software-for most of the applications discussed. *Coverage of Hamiltonian MC; Cromwell’s rule; Jeffreys' prior; the LKJ prior for correlation matrices; model evaluation and model comparison with a critique of the Bayesian information criterion; variational Bayes as an alternative to Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling; and other new topics. *Chapters on Bayesian variable selection and sparsity model uncertainty and model averaging and Bayesian workflow for statistical modeling. | Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences Second Edition

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Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism Entrepreneurship in China

Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism Entrepreneurship in China

The rapidly changing market environment in China requires more research to understand fully the empirical processes of management practice and the business landscape in which they operate. Based on longitudinal case study research between 2005 and 2010 this book explores the distinctive characteristics of emerging forms of economic enterprise under market socialism in China. Adopting a holistic view it explores how rapid environmental and institutional changes in economic reforms are impacting upon their practice and assesses the role of government policy in shaping their ownership and management processes. Through the changing patterns in the development of business ventures it outlines the dynamics of industrial and organizational change under the transitional phases of a market socialist economy and explores the tensions which emerge. This comparative perspective will be of interest to academics researchers and advanced students of business growth and enterprise management particularly those wishing to explore China Chinese business and emerging economies. | Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism Entrepreneurship in China

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Risk Analytics Data-Driven Decisions under Uncertainty

Risk Analytics Data-Driven Decisions under Uncertainty

The 2022 World Economic Forum surveyed 1 000 experts and leaders who indicated their risk perception that the earth’s conditions for humans are a main concern in the next 10 years. This means environmental risks are a priority to study in a formal way. At the same time innovation risks are present in theminds of leaders newknowledge brings new risk and the adaptation and adoption of risk knowledge is required to better understand the causes and effects can have on technological risks. These opportunities require not only adopting new ways of managing and controlling emerging processes for society and business but also adapting organizations to changes and managing new risks. Risk Analytics: Data-Driven Decisions Under Uncertainty introduces a way to analyze and design a risk analytics system (RAS) that integrates multiple approaches to risk analytics to deal with diverse types of data and problems. A risk analytics system is a hybrid system where human and artificial intelligence interact with a data gathering and selection process that uses multiple sources to the delivery of guidelines to make decisions that include humans and machines. The RAS system is an integration of components such as data architecture with diverse data and a risk analytics process and modeling process to obtain knowledge and then determine actions through the new knowledge that was obtained. The use of data analytics is not only connected to risk modeling and its implementation but also to the development of the actionable knowledge that can be represented by text in documents to define and share explicit knowledge and guidelines in the organization for strategy implementation. This book moves from a review of data to the concepts of a RAS. It reviews RAS system components required to support the creation of competitive advantage in organizations through risk analytics. Written for executives analytics professionals risk management professionals strategy professionals and postgraduate students this book shows a way to implement the analytics process to develop a risk management practice that creates an adaptive competitive advantage under uncertainty. | Risk Analytics Data-Driven Decisions under Uncertainty

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Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

A selection of articles presented at the Eighth Lukacs Symposium held at the Bowling Green State University Ohio. They discuss consistency and accuracy of the sequential bootstrap hypothesis testing geometry in multivariate analysis the classical extreme value model the analysis of cross-classified data diffusion models for neural activity estimation with quadratic loss econometrics higher order asymptotics pre- and post-limit theorems and more. | Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

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The Ergonomics Kit for General Industry

The Ergonomics Kit for General Industry

Written by Dan MacLeod one of the most experienced practitioners in the field The Ergonomics Kit for General Industry Second Edition contains everything you need to set up or improve your workplace ergonomics process. MacLeod describes the financial benefits of workplace ergonomics and ways to think about these tools that make good business sense. He uses case studies that illustrate positive bottom-line results and the actions that led to these results. Down to earth and practical the information in this book is rooted in what has actually succeeded on the workplace floor. See what's new in the Second Edition:Additional material on the actual process of solving problemsSuccess stories illustrate how the process works under various circumstances and organizational cultures to improve workplace conditions and maximize employee well being and productivityEmphasizes simple low tech and low cost approachesGuidance on how to create change and implement new processesElectronic copies of forms and worksheets PowerPoint presentation and guide for conducting basic training sessions available on the InternetThe book provides practical guidance on the process of identifying good low cost improvements. It describes best practices from major corporations on setting up committees establishing priorities and developing written plans and also covers controversial issues such as job rotation and back belts. The kit includes a multitude of forms: worksheets checklists planning guides employee feedback forms and a program audit as well as training handouts train-the-trainer background and basic PowerPoint presentations. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience the author delineates how to set up an effective and successful ergonomics program.

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Computational Approaches for the Prediction of pKa Values

Computational Approaches for the Prediction of pKa Values

The pKa of a compound describes its acidity or basicity and therefore is one of its most important properties. Its value determines what form of the compound—positive ion negative ion or neutral species—will be present under different circumstances. This is crucial to the action and detection of the compound as a drug pollutant or other active chemical agent. In many cases it is desirable to predict pKa values prior to synthesizing a compound and enough is now known about the salient features that influence a molecule’s acidity to make these predictions. Computational Approaches for the Prediction of pKa Values describes the insights that have been gained on the intrinsic and extrinsic features that influence a molecule’s acidity and discusses the computational methods developed to estimate acidity from a compound’s molecular structure. The authors examine the strengths and weaknesses of the theoretical techniques and show how they have been used to obtain information about the acidities of different classes of chemical compounds. The book presents theoretical methods for both general and more specific applications covering methods for various acids in aqueous solutions—including oxyacids and related compounds nitrogen acids inorganic acids and excited-state acids—as well as acids in nonaqueous solvents. It also considers temperature effects isotope effects and other important factors that influence pKa. This book provides a resource for predicting pKa values and understanding the bases for these determinations which can be helpful in designing better chemicals for future uses.

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Geometry for the Artist

Geometry for the Artist

Geometry for the Artist is based on a course of the same name which started in the 1980s at Maharishi International University. It is aimed both at artists willing to dive deeper into geometry and at mathematicians open to learning about applications of mathematics in art. The book includes topics such as perspective symmetry topology fractals curves surfaces and more. A key part of the book’s approach is the analysis of art from a geometric point of view—looking at examples of how artists use each new topic. In addition exercises encourage students to experiment in their own work with the new ideas presented in each chapter. This book is an exceptional resource for students in a general-education mathematics course or teacher-education geometry course and since many assignments involve writing about art this text is ideal for a writing-intensive course. Moreover this book will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in connections between mathematics and art. Features Abundant examples of artwork displayed in full color Suitable as a textbook for a general-education mathematics course or teacher-education geometry course Designed to be enjoyed by both artists and mathematicians

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Liquid Chromatography for the Analyst

Liquid Chromatography for the Analyst

This work provides a clear presentation of the chromatographic process - demonstrating the functions of all associated instrumentation and the procedures necessary to obtain accurate qualitative and quantitative results. The work supplies a host of applications from a variety of sources to help identify the best equipment the most appropriate columns and the most suitable phase systems for specific samples. | Liquid Chromatography for the Analyst

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The Producer's Business Handbook The Roadmap for the Balanced Film Producer

The Producer's Business Handbook The Roadmap for the Balanced Film Producer

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and learn to successfully engage in all aspects of global production with the revised and updated 4th edition of The Producer's Business Handbook. Learn how to cultivate relationships with key industry players including domestic and foreign studios agencies attorneys talent completion guarantors banks and private investors. This edition has been updated to include the latest opportunities presented by changing technology and their impact on the producer’s ability to brand monetize finance and globally release content. Also included is new information on audience earning distribution and funding opportunities created by the explosive growth of VR AR 360 and gaming as well as the rapid conversion to OTT. Additional features include: Completely updated production financing worksheets – an essential tool for producers; Expanded information for low-budget independent producers internationally-based producers producers using government funding and film school students alike; Coverage of China’s changing entertainment landscape including their entertainment consumption their commitment to produce content for the big global territories and more; New full-color illustrations and graphics that provide a visual representation of complex topics. | The Producer's Business Handbook The Roadmap for the Balanced Film Producer

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The Science of Biometrics Security Technology for Identity Verification

The Science of Biometrics Security Technology for Identity Verification

The Science of Biometrics: Security Technology for Identity Verification covers the technical aspects of iris and facial recognition focusing primarily on the mathematical and statistical algorithms that run the verification and identification processes in these two modalities. Each chapter begins with a review of the technologies examining how they work their advantages and disadvantages as well as some of their established market applications. Numerous approaches are examined. Facial recognition is much more of an emerging biometric technology than iris recognition; therefore there are more algorithms that are currently being developed in that area. After this review numerous applications of these two modalities are covered as well some of which have just been commercially deployed while others are under research and development. Chapters 3 and 4 conclude with case studies to provide further application review. This book is directed to security managers electronic security system designers consultants and system integrators as well as electronic security system manufacturers working in access control and biometrics. | The Science of Biometrics Security Technology for Identity Verification

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Renovating Healthcare IT Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation

Renovating Healthcare IT Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation

Healthcare IT is under tremendous pressure in today’s environment: Budgets are shrinking; staff are in short supply; cloud mobile and data are driving expansion and innovation. Consumer expectations are high while agility and speed to market for many HIT organizations is low. The exponential growth of data sources and the need to empower healthcare with data-driven intelligence is pushing capabilities. The words digital transformation are infused in just about every discussion and serve to amplify organizational expectations of IT. In this environment IT departments have to retool rethink and revise their way of operating. Few have the option of starting from scratch; the vast majority of organizations have built IT functions over decades. Now it’s time to remodel and renovate for the future. This book walks the reader through the process of determining what type of IT function they have today and what they’ll need tomorrow. It discusses how to assess and analyze IT capabilities and then develop and implement a plan to renovate in place. By retooling now the IT function can successfully meet the growing demands of the organization in the future. When approached in a planful manner this process of renovating can energize the entire organization and help foster innovation and transformation along the way. | Renovating Healthcare IT Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation

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The Silicon Web Physics for the Internet Age

The Silicon Web Physics for the Internet Age

The technology behind computers fiber optics and networks did not originate in the minds of engineers attempting to build an Internet. The Internet is a culmination of intellectual work by thousands of minds spanning hundreds of years. We have built concept upon concept and technology upon technology to arrive at where we are today in a world constructed of silicon pathways and controlled by silicon processors. From computers to optical communications The Silicon Web: Physics for the Internet Age explores the core principles of physics that underlie those technologies that continue to revolutionize our everyday lives. Designed for the nonscientist this text requires no higher math or prior experience with physics. It starts with an introduction to physics silicon and the Internet and then details the basic physics principles at the core of the information technology revolution. A third part examines the quantum era with in-depth discussion of digital memory and computers. The final part moves onto the Internet era covering lasers optical fibers light amplification and fiber-optic and wireless communication technologies. The relation between technology and daily life is so intertwined that it is impossible to fully understand modern human experience without having at least a basic understanding of the concepts and history behind modern technology which continues to become more prevalent as well as more ubiquitous. Going beyond the technical the book also looks at ways in which science has changed the course of history. It clarifies common misconceptions while offering insight on the social impacts of science with an emphasis on information technology. As a pioneering researcher in quantum mechanics of light author Michael Raymer has made his own significant contributions to contemporary communications technology | The Silicon Web Physics for the Internet Age

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