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Managing the Insider Threat - No Dark Corners and the Rising Tide Menace (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Nick Catrantzos Managing the Insider Threat - No Dark Corners and the Rising Tide Menace (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Nick Catrantzos
R3,800 Discovery Miles 38 000 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

* Provides evidence, examples, and explanation of the developing tactics-illustrated recently in politics in particular-of embedding internal saboteurs bent on dismantling their own institutions from within * Presents numerous case studies to examine instances of insider compromises, including the circumstances and warning signs that led to events * Outlines solutions on how to train organizations and individuals on recognizing, reporting, mitigating, and deterring insider threats

Swarm Intelligence - Trends and Applications (Paperback): Wellington Pinheiro dos Santos, Juliana Carneiro Gomes, Valter... Swarm Intelligence - Trends and Applications (Paperback)
Wellington Pinheiro dos Santos, Juliana Carneiro Gomes, Valter Augusto de Freitas Barbosa
R2,415 Discovery Miles 24 150 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Provides strong and accessible theoretical bases to swarm intelligence algorithms, from particle optimization to bioinspired and meta-heuristic algorithms Presents emerging meta-heuristic algorithms and applications Provides overviews on Python and R based computing libraries for swarm intelligence and meta-heuristic algorithms Presenting real-world applications, especially on Industry, Medicine and Biology.

Animation Masterclasses: From Pencils to Pixels - A Complete Course in Animation & Production (Hardcover): Tony White Animation Masterclasses: From Pencils to Pixels - A Complete Course in Animation & Production (Hardcover)
Tony White
R3,713 Discovery Miles 37 130 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Today, it is commonly believed that if you learn software, you can become an animator. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. Master animators are trained and not born. Software, as is the humble pencil, is merely yet another tool through which an animator can apply their knowledge. However, neither software nor pencils give you that knowledge, nor do they do the work for you. If you place a fully trained master animator on a computer, or give them a pencil, they'll astound you with their mastery. However, if you put a nontrained animator on a computer, all you will have is a technician creating moving objects as you'll see all over YouTube and other video platforms. This book teaches you exactly how to become a Master Animator whether you ultimately plan to use pencils, computers, drawing tablets or rigged characters. It's a complete course in its own right, being a collection of 48 masterclasses gleaned from the author's 50 years of experience of top-level animating, teaching and filmmaking. It will also train you in the value and application of observational gesture drawing. This book of masterclasses by a master of the art, Tony White, is entirely designed to be THE definitive reference book for students learning how to make things move really well as well as how to create films once you know how to do so. A book for everyone: For home-based, self-study students: It is a perfect manual to take you from raw beginner to proven animated filmmaker. For full-time students: It is an ideal companion to supplement your full-time educational studies, which, no doubt, is overly based on software technology. For current animation professionals: It is a comprehensive archive of animation tips and techniques that will enable you to take your work to the next level. For current animation educators and instructors: It is a book that can be the ultimate curriculum and study program, enabling your own students to become the master animators of today and tomorrow.

Hidden and Devalued Feminized Labour in the Digital Humanities - On the Index Thomisticus Project 1954-67 (Paperback): Julianne... Hidden and Devalued Feminized Labour in the Digital Humanities - On the Index Thomisticus Project 1954-67 (Paperback)
Julianne Nyhan
R1,153 Discovery Miles 11 530 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Hidden and Devalued Feminized Labour in the Digital Humanities examines the data-driven labour that underpinned the Index Thomisticus-a preeminent project of the incunabular digital humanities-and advanced the data-foundations of computing in the Humanities. Through oral history and archival research, Nyhan reveals a hidden history of the entanglements of gender in the intellectual and technical work of the early digital humanities. Setting feminized keypunching in its historical contexts-from the history of concordance making, to the feminization of the office and humanities computing-this book delivers new insight into the categories of work deemed meritorious of acknowledgement and attribution and, thus, how knowledge and expertise was defined in and by this field. Focalizing the overlooked yet significant data-driven labour of lesser-known individuals, this book challenges exclusionary readings of the history of computing in the Humanities. Contributing to ongoing conversations about the need for alternative genealogies of computing, this book is also relevant to current debates about diversity and representation in the Academy and the wider computing sector. Hidden and Devalued Feminized Labour in the Digital Humanities will be of interest to researchers and students studying digital humanities, library and information science, the history of computing, oral history, the history of the humanities, and the sociology of knowledge and science.

You CAN Stop Stupid - Stopping Losses from Accidental and Malicious Actions (Paperback): Ira Winkler, Tracy Celaya Brown You CAN Stop Stupid - Stopping Losses from Accidental and Malicious Actions (Paperback)
Ira Winkler, Tracy Celaya Brown
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Stopping Losses from Accidental and Malicious Actions Around the world, users cost organizations billions of dollars due to simple errors and malicious actions. They believe that there is some deficiency in the users. In response, organizations believe that they have to improve their awareness efforts and making more secure users. This is like saying that coalmines should get healthier canaries. The reality is that it takes a multilayered approach that acknowledges that users will inevitably make mistakes or have malicious intent, and the failure is in not planning for that. It takes a holistic approach to assessing risk combined with technical defenses and countermeasures layered with a security culture and continuous improvement. Only with this kind of defense in depth can organizations hope to prevent the worst of the cybersecurity breaches and other user-initiated losses. Using lessons from tested and proven disciplines like military kill-chain analysis, counterterrorism analysis, industrial safety programs, and more, Ira Winkler and Dr. Tracy Celaya's You CAN Stop Stupid provides a methodology to analyze potential losses and determine appropriate countermeasures to implement.  Minimize business losses associated with user failings Proactively plan to prevent and mitigate data breaches Optimize your security spending Cost justify your security and loss reduction efforts Improve your organization’s culture Business technology and security professionals will benefit from the information provided by these two well-known and influential cybersecurity speakers and experts.

Computational Modeling for Homogeneous and Enzymatic Catalysis - A Knowledge-Base for Designing Efficient Catalysis... Computational Modeling for Homogeneous and Enzymatic Catalysis - A Knowledge-Base for Designing Efficient Catalysis (Hardcover)
K. Morokuma
R6,304 R4,990 Discovery Miles 49 900 Save R1,314 (21%) Out of stock

Here, the world's most active and productive computational scientists from academia and industry present established, effective and powerful tools for understanding catalysts. With its broad scope -- nitrogen fixation, polymerization, C-H bond activation, oxidations, biocatalysis and much more -- this book represents an extensive knowledge base for designing efficient catalysts, allowing readers to improve the performance of their own catalysts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Sciences (Hardcover): Zeno Geradts, Katrin Franke Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Sciences (Hardcover)
Zeno Geradts, Katrin Franke
R2,402 Discovery Miles 24 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN FORENSIC SCIENCES Foundational text for teaching and learning within the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it applies to forensic science Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Sciences presents an overview of the state-of-the-art applications of Artificial Intelligence within Forensic Science, covering issues with validation and new crimes that use AI; issues with triage, preselection, identification, argumentation and explain ability; demonstrating uses of AI in forensic science; and providing discussions on bias when using AI. The text discusses the challenges for the legal presentation of AI data and interpretation and offers solutions to this problem while addressing broader practical and emerging issues in a growing area of interest in forensics. It builds on key developing areas of focus in academic and government research, providing an authoritative and well-researched perspective. Compiled by two highly qualified editors with significant experience in the field, and part of the Wiley — AAFS series ‘Forensic Science in Focus’, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Sciences includes information on: Cyber IoT, fundamentals on AI in forensic science, speaker and facial comparison, and deepfake detection Digital-based evidence creation, 3D and AI, interoperability of standards, and forensic audio and speech analysis Text analysis, video and multimedia analytics, reliability, privacy, network forensics, intelligence operations, argumentation support in court, and case applications Identification of genetic markers, current state and federal legislation with regards to AI, and forensics and fingerprint analysis Providing comprehensive coverage of the subject, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Sciences is an essential advanced text for final year undergraduates and master’s students in forensic science, as well as universities teaching forensics (police, IT security, digital science and engineering), forensic product vendors and governmental and cyber security agencies.

Digital Fashion Innovations - Advances in Design, Simulation, and Industry (Paperback): Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem Digital Fashion Innovations - Advances in Design, Simulation, and Industry (Paperback)
Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem
R2,199 Discovery Miles 21 990 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Discusses digital fashion design and e-prototyping, including 2D/3D CAD, fashion simulation, fit analysis, digital pattern cutting, marker making, and the zero-waste concept Covers digital human modelling and VR/AR technology Details digital fashion business and promotion, including application of e-tools for supply chain, e-commerce, block chain technologies, big data, and AI

Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders based on Deep Learning Techniques (Hardcover): Jyotismita Chaki Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders based on Deep Learning Techniques (Hardcover)
Jyotismita Chaki
R2,794 Discovery Miles 27 940 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book is based on deep learning approaches used for the diagnosis of neurological disorders, including basics of deep learning algorithms using diagrams, data tables, and practical examples, for diagnosis of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. It includes application of feed-forward neural networks, deep generative models, convolutional neural networks, graph convolutional networks, and recurrent neural networks in the field of diagnosis of neurological disorders. Along with this, data pre-processing including scaling, correction, trimming, normalization is also included. Offers a detailed description of the deep learning approaches used for the diagnosis of neurological disorders Demonstrates concepts of deep learning algorithms using diagrams, data tables, and examples for the diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders; neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric disorders. Helps build, train, and deploy different types of deep architectures for diagnosis Explores data pre-processing techniques involved in diagnosis Include real-time case studies and examples This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in biomedical imaging and machine learning.

Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers - 2016 Edition - Version 2015.5 (Hardcover): Martin Evening Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers - 2016 Edition - Version 2015.5 (Hardcover)
Martin Evening
R5,417 Discovery Miles 54 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers by Photoshop hall-of-famer and acclaimed digital imaging professional Martin Evening has been revamped to include detailed instruction for all of the updates to Photoshop CC on Adobe's Creative Cloud, including significant new features, such as Select and Mask editing, Facial Liquify adjustments and Guided Upright corrections in Camera Raw. This guide covers all the tools and techniques photographers and professional image editors need to know when using Photoshop, from workflow guidance to core skills to advanced techniques for professional results. Using clear, succinct instruction and real world examples, this guide is the essential reference for Photoshop users. The accompanying website has been updated with new sample images, tutorial videos, bonus chapters, and a chapter on the changes in Photoshop 2017.

Data Modeling Master Class Training Manual - Steve Hobermans Best Practices Approach to Developing a Competency in Data... Data Modeling Master Class Training Manual - Steve Hobermans Best Practices Approach to Developing a Competency in Data Modeling (Paperback)
Steve Hoberman
R5,529 R4,386 Discovery Miles 43 860 Save R1,143 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Social Issues in Esports (Hardcover): Anne Tjonndal Social Issues in Esports (Hardcover)
Anne Tjonndal
R3,766 Discovery Miles 37 660 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

First international anthology to focus solely on social issues in esports. International, multi-contextual and multi-experience empirical studies that illustrate social issues in esports in different parts of the world. Foundational text for future research on social issues in esports. Expands the current academic literature on esports by offering novel sociological perspectives to a sport management, business and law dominated field. Empirical cases of current interest to practitioners such as sport leaders, coaches and managers.

Telepresence: Actual and Virtual - Promises and Perils of Converging New Realities (Hardcover): Thomas B. Sheridan Telepresence: Actual and Virtual - Promises and Perils of Converging New Realities (Hardcover)
Thomas B. Sheridan
R2,646 Discovery Miles 26 460 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Explores the history of telepresence from the 1948 developments of master-slave manipulation, through to current telepresence technology used in space, undersea, surgery and telemedicine, operations in nuclear and other hazardous environments, policing and surveillance, agriculture, construction, mining, warehousing, education, amusement, social media and other contexts Reviews the differing technologies for visual, haptic, tactile remote sensing at the remote site, and the corresponding means of the display to the human operator Reviews the sensing and control technology, its history, and likely future, and discusses the many research and policy issues Reviews psychological experiments in telepresence with relation to virtual and augmented reality Examines social and ethical concerns: ease of spying, mischief, and crime via remote control of an avatar

Using AI for Dialoguing with Texts - From Psychology to Cinema and Literature (Hardcover): Yair Neuman, Marcel Danesi, Dan... Using AI for Dialoguing with Texts - From Psychology to Cinema and Literature (Hardcover)
Yair Neuman, Marcel Danesi, Dan Vilenchik
R1,440 Discovery Miles 14 400 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This concise volume offers an accessible introduction to state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) language models, providing a platform for their use in textual interpretation across the humanities and social sciences. The book outlines the affordances of new technologies for textual analysis, which has historically employed established approaches within the humanities. Neuman, Danesi, and Vilenchik argue that these different forms of analysis are indeed complementary, demonstrating the ways in which AI-based perspectives echo similar theoretical and methodological currents in traditional approaches while also offering new directions for research. The volume showcases examples from a wide range of texts, including novels, television shows, and films to illustrate the ways in which the latest AI technologies can be used for "dialoguing" with textual characters and examining textual meaning coherence. Illuminating the potential of AI language models to both enhance and extend research on the interpretation of texts, this book will appeal to scholars interested in cognitive approaches to the humanities in such fields as literary studies, discourse analysis, media studies, film studies, psychology, and artificial intelligence.

The Evolution of Law against Payment Frauds (Paperback): Christopher Chen The Evolution of Law against Payment Frauds (Paperback)
Christopher Chen
R1,148 Discovery Miles 11 480 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book examines the evolution of legal institutions in containing and tackling fraudulent activities plaguing payment systems ('payment fraud', e.g. forged cheques, wrongful payment instructions, etc.) in Asia, focusing on laws in Greater China and Singapore. In the past century, the payment system has invited much innovation, changing the modes of payments from exchanging cash and coins to the use of cards, wire transfers and other new types of payment instruments or services (e.g. bitcoins or QR code payments). As the nature of payment services is to move money from one place to another, it naturally attracts fraudsters. Even with advanced computer technology, payment fraud is still rampant in the market, causing billions of dollars in losses globally per annum. Through an examination of payment instruments and associated frauds over time, the book illustrates a shifting trend of legal solutions from criminal sanctions and civil compensation to a gradual focus on regulations of payment intermediaries. This trend reflects the complexity of payment systems and the challenge of protecting them. The book also identifies the underlying actors and institutional characteristics driving the evolution of legal institutions to deal with payment fraud and illustrates how the arrival of new technology may affect the market and thus the evolution of legal institutions. The book will help readers to better understand the interaction between technology, the market and law and help regulators, financial institutions, practitioners and end users, as well as about payment fraud and corresponding legal responses.

Artificial Intelligence - Applications and Innovations (Hardcover): Rashmi Priyadarshini, R.M. Mehra, Amit Sehgal, Prabhu Jyot... Artificial Intelligence - Applications and Innovations (Hardcover)
Rashmi Priyadarshini, R.M. Mehra, Amit Sehgal, Prabhu Jyot Singh
R4,516 Discovery Miles 45 160 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Artificial Intelligence: Applications and Innovations is a book about the science of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is the study of the design of intelligent computational agents. This book provides a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, professionals, academicians and students dealing with the new challenges and advances in the areas of AI and innovations. This book also covers a wide range of applications of machine learning such as fire detection, structural health and pollution monitoring and control. Key Features Provides insight into prospective research and application areas related to industry and technology Discusses industry- based inputs on success stories of technology adoption Discusses technology applications from a research perspective in the field of AI Provides a hands- on approach and case studies for readers of the book to practice and assimilate learning This book is primarily aimed at graduates and post- graduates in computer science, information technology, civil engineering, electronics and electrical engineering and management.

Mastering API Architecture - Defining, Connecting, and Securing Distributed Systems and Microservices (Paperback): James Gough,... Mastering API Architecture - Defining, Connecting, and Securing Distributed Systems and Microservices (Paperback)
James Gough, Daniel Bryant, Matthew Auburn
R1,277 R1,119 Discovery Miles 11 190 Save R158 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Most organizations with a web presence build and operate APIs; the doorway for customers to interact with the company's services. Designing, building, and managing these critical programs affect everyone in the organization, from engineers and product owners to C-suite executives. But the real challenge for developers and solution architects is creating an API platform from the ground up. With this practical book, you'll learn strategies for building and testing REST APIs that use API gateways to combine offerings at the microservice level. Authors James Gough, Daniel Bryant, and Matthew Auburn demonstrate how simple additions to this infrastructure can help engineers and organizations migrate to the cloud; and open the opportunity to connect internal services using technologies like a service mesh. Learn API fundamentals and architectural patterns for building an API platform Explore evolving trends such as asynchronous and streaming APIs Help drive your API program by performing an informed architectural role Build and configure key components of an API platform Deploy gateways and service meshes based on case studies Understand core security and vulnerabilities in API architecture Secure data and services using OAuth 2.0, TLS, and web application firewalls

AI in Healthcare - How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing IT Operations and Infrastructure Services (Paperback): R Shimonski AI in Healthcare - How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing IT Operations and Infrastructure Services (Paperback)
R Shimonski
R1,045 Discovery Miles 10 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The best source for cutting-edge insights into AI in healthcare operations AI in Healthcare: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing IT Operations and Infrastructure Services collects, organizes and provides the latest, most up-to-date research on the emerging technology of artificial intelligence as it is applied to healthcare operations. Written by a world-leading technology executive specializing in healthcare IT, this book provides concrete examples and practical advice on how to deploy artificial intelligence solutions in your healthcare environment. AI in Healthcare reveals to readers how they can take advantage of connecting real-time event correlation and response automation to minimize IT disruptions in critical healthcare IT functions. This book provides in-depth coverage of all the most important and central topics in the healthcare applications of artificial intelligence, including: Healthcare IT AI Clinical Operations AI Operational Infrastructure Project Planning Metrics, Reporting, and Service Performance AIOps in Automation AIOps Cloud Operations Future of AI Written in an accessible and straightforward style, this book will be invaluable to IT managers, administrators, and engineers in healthcare settings, as well as anyone with an interest or stake in healthcare technology.

Computer Science: A Structured Programming Approach in C - A Structured Programming Approach in C (Paperback, 4th edition):... Computer Science: A Structured Programming Approach in C - A Structured Programming Approach in C (Paperback, 4th edition)
Behrouz Forouzan
R1,322 R1,185 Discovery Miles 11 850 Save R137 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ideal for a first course in the C programming language, Afyouni/Forouzan's COMPUTER SCIENCE: A STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING APPROACH IN C, 4th edition, introduces you to both computer science theory and C-language syntax using a principle-before-implementation approach. Combining a clear organizational structure with easy-to-follow figures, charts and tables, the text helps you sharpen your logic, problem-solving skills and understanding of fundamental CS concepts and software engineering through hands-on programming assignments and applications. In addition, two all-new chapters are devoted to Pointers and Recursion.

On Sonic Art (Paperback, Revised ed): Trevor Wishart On Sonic Art (Paperback, Revised ed)
Trevor Wishart; Edited by Simon Emmerson
R3,016 Discovery Miles 30 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this newly revised book On Sonic Art, Trevor Wishart takes a wide-ranging look at the new developments in music-making and musical aesthetics made possible by the advent of the computer and digital information processing. His emphasis is on musical rather than technical matters. Beginning with a critical analysis of the assumptions underlying the Western musical tradition and the traditional acoustic theories of Pythagoras and Helmholtz, he goes on to look in detail at such topics as the musical organization of complex sound-objects, using and manipulating representational sounds and the various dimensions of human and non-human utterance. In so doing, he seeks to learn lessons from areas (poetry and sound-poetry, film, sound effects and animal communication) not traditionally associated with the field of music.
About the Author
Trevor Wishart is a composer, living and working in the North of England. His musical works cover a wide range, from environmental music events staged in spe

Analysis and Design of Control Systems Using MATLAB (Hardcover): Rao V. Dukkipati Analysis and Design of Control Systems Using MATLAB (Hardcover)
Rao V. Dukkipati
R1,393 Discovery Miles 13 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book "Analysis and Design of Control Systems using MATLAB", is designed as a supplement to an introductory course in feedback control systems for undergraduate or graduate engineering students of all disciplines. Feedback control systems engineering is a multidisciplinary subject and presents a control engineering methodology based on mathematical fundamentals and stresses physical system modeling.This book includes the coverage of classical methods of control systems engineering: introduction to control systems, matrix analysis, Laplace transforms, mathematical modeling of dynamic systems, control system representation, performance and stability of feedback systems, analysis and design of feedback control systems, state space analysis and design, and MATLAB basics and MATLAB tutorial. The numerous worked examples offer detailed explanations, and guide the students through each set of problems to enable them to save a great deal of time and effort in arriving at an understanding of problems in this subject. Extensive references to guide the students to further sources of information on control systems and MATLAB is provided. In addition to students, practising engineers will also find this book immensely useful.

Houdini On the Spot - Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros (Hardcover): Craig Zerouni Houdini On the Spot - Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros (Hardcover)
Craig Zerouni
R4,905 Discovery Miles 49 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Packed with more than 350 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on the spot. Its concise presentation of professional techniques is suited to experienced artists whether you are: * Migrating from another visual effects application * Upgrading to Houdini 9 * Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency with Houdini Houdini On the Spot presents immediate solutions in an accessible format. It clearly illustrates the essential methods that pros use to get the job done efficiently and creatively. Screenshots and step-by-step instructions show you how to: * Navigate and manipulate the version 9 interface * Create procedural models that can be modified quickly and efficiently with Surface Operators (SOPs) * Use Particle Operators (POPs) to build complex simulations with speed and precision * Minimize the number of operators in your simulations with Dynamics Operators (DOPs) * Extend Houdini with customized tools to include data or scripts with Houdini Digital Assets (HDAs) * Master the version 9 rendering options including Physically Based Rendering (PBR), volume rendering and motion blur * Quickly modify timing, geometry, space and rotational values of your animations with Channel Operators (CHOPs) * Create and manipulate elements with Composite Operators (COPs); Houdini's full-blown compositor toolset * Make your own SOPs, COPs, POPs, CHOPs, and shaders with the Vector Expressions (VEX) shading language * Configure the Houdini interface with customized environments and hotkeys * Mine the treasures of the dozens of standalone applications that are bundled with Houdini

Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium Enterprises (Paperback): Pedro Novo Melo, Carolina Machado Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium Enterprises (Paperback)
Pedro Novo Melo, Carolina Machado
R1,437 Discovery Miles 14 370 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Technological developments in recent years have been tremendous. This evolution is visible in companies through technological equipment, computerized procedures, and management practices associated with technologies. One of the management practices that is visible is related to business intelligence and analytics (BI&A). Concepts such as data warehousing, key performance indicators (KPIs), data mining, and dashboards are changing the business arena. This book aims to promote research related to these new trends that open up a new field of research in the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) area. Features Focuses on the more recent research findings occurring in the fields of BI&A Conveys how companies in the developed world are facing today's technological challenges Shares knowledge and insights on an international scale Provides different options and strategies to manage competitive organizations Addresses several dimensions of BI&A in favor of SMEs

Creating Church Online - Ritual, Community and New Media (Hardcover, New): Tim Hutchings Creating Church Online - Ritual, Community and New Media (Hardcover, New)
Tim Hutchings
R4,137 Discovery Miles 41 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Online churches are Internet-based Christian communities, pursuing worship, discussion, friendship, support, proselytization, and other key religious goals through computer-mediated communication. The first examples appeared in the mid-1980s, but this genre of online activity has been revolutionized over the last decade by considerable institutional investment and the rise of new low-cost social media platforms. Hundreds of thousands of people are now involved with online congregations, generating new kinds of ritual, leadership, and community as well as new networks of global influence.

Creating Church Online is the first large-scale sociological investigation of this area, offering a significant and timely advance in the study of religion, media, and culture. Five ethnographic case studies are presented, based primarily in the UK, USA, and Australasia, providing levels of detail, scope, and variety previously unexplored by researchers in this field. Comparative analysis of these case studies demonstrates the emergence of intriguing new hybrids of digital, local, and institutional religion, reflecting major shifts in contemporary patterns of religious commitment. Author Tim Hutchings constructs a rich account of the culture and practice of five online churches, emphasizing worship, leadership, and community and the relationship between online and everyday life. Through such in-depth analysis, this book explores the significance and impact of online churchgoing in the religious and social lives of participants, as well as the relationship between online and everyday life, in search of a new theoretical framework to map religious users engagement with new media."

Motion Design Toolkit - Principles, Practice, and Techniques (Paperback): Austin Shaw, John Colette Motion Design Toolkit - Principles, Practice, and Techniques (Paperback)
Austin Shaw, John Colette
R1,392 Discovery Miles 13 920 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

* Provides a comprehensive approach to Motion Design as Design Practice with specific areas of focus for a range of audiences. * Integrates professional examples, case studies, and interviews to validate its themes. * Written from ongoing and pragmatic experience in both education and professional practice.

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