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Modern Cryptography Primer - Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Czeslaw Koscielny,... Modern Cryptography Primer - Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Czeslaw Koscielny, Miroslaw Kurkowski, Marian Srebrny
R2,701 Discovery Miles 27 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Cryptography has experienced rapid development, with major advances recently in both secret and public key ciphers, cryptographic hash functions, cryptographic algorithms and multiparty protocols, including their software engineering correctness verification, and various methods of cryptanalysis. This textbook introduces the reader to these areas, offering an understanding of the essential, most important, and most interesting ideas, based on the authors' teaching and research experience.

After introducing the basic mathematical and computational complexity concepts, and some historical context, including the story of Enigma, the authors explain symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, electronic signatures and hash functions, PGP systems, public key infrastructures, cryptographic protocols, and applications in network security. In each case the text presents the key technologies, algorithms, and protocols, along with methods of design and analysis, while the content is characterized by a visual style and all algorithms are presented in readable pseudocode or using simple graphics and diagrams.

The book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and engineering, particularly in the area of networking, and it is also a suitable reference text for self-study by practitioners and researchers. The authors assume only basic elementary mathematical experience, the text covers the foundational mathematics and computational complexity theory.

Your Digital Afterlives - Computational Theories of Life after Death (Hardcover): E. Steinhart Your Digital Afterlives - Computational Theories of Life after Death (Hardcover)
E. Steinhart; Edited by Y. Nagasawa, E. Wielenberg
R2,246 R1,972 Discovery Miles 19 720 Save R274 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Our digital technologies have inspired new ways of thinking about old religious topics. Digitalists include computer scientists, transhumanists, singularitarians, and futurists. Writers such as Moravec, Bostrom, Kurzweil, and Chalmers are digitalists. Although they are usually scientists, rationalists, and atheists, digitalists they have worked out novel and entirely naturalistic ways of thinking about bodies, minds, souls, universes, gods, and life after death. Your Digital Afterlives starts with three digitalist theories of life after death. It examines personality capture, body uploading, and promotion to higher levels of simulation. It then examines the idea that reality itself is ultimately a system of self-surpassing computations. On that view, you will have infinitely many digital lives across infinitely many digital worlds. Your Digital Afterlives looks at superhuman bodies and infinite bodies. Thinking of nature in purely computational terms has the potential to radically and positively change our understanding of life after death.

Network Coding at Different Layers in Wireless Networks (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Yang Qin Network Coding at Different Layers in Wireless Networks (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Yang Qin
R4,064 R3,494 Discovery Miles 34 940 Save R570 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book focuses on how to apply network coding at different layers in wireless networks - including MAC, routing, and TCP - with special focus on cognitive radio networks. It discusses how to select parameters in network coding (e.g., coding field, number of packets involved, redundant information ration) in order to be suitable for the varying wireless environments. The author explores how to deploy network coding in MAC to improve network performance and examine joint network coding with opportunistic routing to improve the successful rate of routing. In regards to TCP and network coding, the author considers transport layer protocol working with network coding to overcome the transmission error rate, particularly with how to use the ACK feedback of TCP to enhance the efficiency of network coding. The book pertains to researchers and postgraduate students, especially whose interests are in opportunistic routing and TCP in cognitive radio networks.

Voice Technologies for Speech Reconstruction and Enhancement (Hardcover): Hemant A. Patil, Amy Neustein Voice Technologies for Speech Reconstruction and Enhancement (Hardcover)
Hemant A. Patil, Amy Neustein
R2,294 Discovery Miles 22 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book explores new ways to reconstruct and enhance speech that is compromised by various neuro-motor disorders - collectively known as "dysarthria." The authors address some of the extant lacunae in speech research of dysarthric conditions: they show how new methods can improve speaker recognition when speech is impaired due to developmental or acquired pathologies; they present a novel multi-dimensional approach to help the speech system both assess dysarthric speech and to perform intelligibility improvement of the impaired speech; they display well-performing software solutions for developmental and acquired speech impairments, and for vocal injuries; and they examine non-acoustic signals and muted nonverbal sounds in relation to audible speech conversion.

Music and Human-Computer Interaction (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Simon Holland, Katie Wilkie, Paul Mulholland, Allan Seago Music and Human-Computer Interaction (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Simon Holland, Katie Wilkie, Paul Mulholland, Allan Seago
R3,614 Discovery Miles 36 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This agenda-setting book presents state of the art research in Music and Human-Computer Interaction (also known as 'Music Interaction'). Music Interaction research is at an exciting and formative stage. Topics discussed include interactive music systems, digital and virtual musical instruments, theories, methodologies and technologies for Music Interaction. Musical activities covered include composition, performance, improvisation, analysis, live coding, and collaborative music making. Innovative approaches to existing musical activities are explored, as well as tools that make new kinds of musical activity possible. Music and Human-Computer Interaction is stimulating reading for professionals and enthusiasts alike: researchers, musicians, interactive music system designers, music software developers, educators, and those seeking deeper involvement in music interaction. It presents the very latest research, discusses fundamental ideas, and identifies key issues and directions for future work.

Constructing an Ethical Hacking Knowledge Base for Threat Awareness and Prevention (Hardcover): Sunita Vikrant Dhavale Constructing an Ethical Hacking Knowledge Base for Threat Awareness and Prevention (Hardcover)
Sunita Vikrant Dhavale
R5,913 Discovery Miles 59 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent decades there has been incredible growth in the use of various internet applications by individuals and organizations who store sensitive information online on different servers. This greater reliance of organizations and individuals on internet technologies and applications increases the threat space and poses several challenges for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity practices. Constructing an Ethical Hacking Knowledge Base for Threat Awareness and Prevention provides innovative insights into how an ethical hacking knowledge base can be used for testing and improving the network and system security posture of an organization. It is critical for each individual and institute to learn hacking tools and techniques that are used by dangerous hackers in tandem with forming a team of ethical hacking professionals to test their systems effectively. Highlighting topics including cyber operations, server security, and network statistics, this publication is designed for technical experts, students, academicians, government officials, and industry professionals.

Smart Information Systems - Computational Intelligence for Real-Life Applications (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Frank Hopfgartner Smart Information Systems - Computational Intelligence for Real-Life Applications (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Frank Hopfgartner
R3,327 R2,220 Discovery Miles 22 200 Save R1,107 (33%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This text presents an overview of smart information systems for both the private and public sector, highlighting the research questions that can be studied by applying computational intelligence. The book demonstrates how to transform raw data into effective smart information services, covering the challenges and potential of this approach. Each chapter describes the algorithms, tools, measures and evaluations used to answer important questions. This is then further illustrated by a diverse selection of case studies reflecting genuine problems faced by SMEs, multinational manufacturers, service companies, and the public sector. Features: provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the field, integrating contributions from both academia and industry; reviews novel information aggregation services; discusses personalization and recommendation systems; examines sensor-based knowledge acquisition services, describing how the analysis of sensor data can be used to provide a clear picture of our world.

The Innovation Mode - How to Transform Your Organization into an Innovation Powerhouse (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): George... The Innovation Mode - How to Transform Your Organization into an Innovation Powerhouse (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
George Krasadakis
R2,533 Discovery Miles 25 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents unique insights and advice on defining and managing the innovation transformation journey. Using novel ideas, examples and best practices, it empowers management executives at all levels to drive cultural, technological and organizational changes toward innovation. Covering modern innovation techniques, tools, programs and strategies, it focuses on the role of the latest technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence to discover, handle and manage ideas), methodologies (including Agile Engineering and Rapid Prototyping) and combinations of these (like hackathons or gamification). At the same time, it highlights the importance of culture and provides suggestions on how to build it. In the era of AI and the unprecedented pace of technology evolution, companies need to become truly innovative in order to survive. The transformation toward an innovation-led company is difficult - it requires a strong leadership and culture, advanced technologies and well-designed programs. The book is based on the author's long-term experience and novel ideas, and reflects two decades of startup, consulting and corporate leadership experience. It is intended for business, technology, and innovation leaders.

Social Collective Intelligence - Combining the Powers of Humans and Machines to Build a Smarter Society (Hardcover, 2014 ed.):... Social Collective Intelligence - Combining the Powers of Humans and Machines to Build a Smarter Society (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Daniele Miorandi, Vincenzo Maltese, Michael Rovatsos, Anton Nijholt, James Stewart
R2,624 R2,091 Discovery Miles 20 910 Save R533 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book focuses on Social Collective Intelligence, a term used to denote a class of socio-technical systems that combine, in a coordinated way, the strengths of humans, machines and collectives in terms of competences, knowledge and problem solving capabilities with the communication, computing and storage capabilities of advanced ICT. Social Collective Intelligence opens a number of challenges for researchers in both computer science and social sciences; at the same time it provides an innovative approach to solve challenges in diverse application domains, ranging from health to education and organization of work. The book will provide a cohesive and holistic treatment of Social Collective Intelligence, including challenges emerging in various disciplines (computer science, sociology, ethics) and opportunities for innovating in various application areas. By going through the book the reader will gauge insight and knowledge into the challenges and opportunities provided by this new, exciting, field of investigation. Benefits for scientists will be in terms of accessing a comprehensive treatment of the open research challenges in a multidisciplinary perspective. Benefits for practitioners and applied researchers will be in terms of access to novel approaches to tackle relevant problems in their field. Benefits for policy-makers and public bodies representatives will be in terms of understanding how technological advances can support them in supporting the progress of society and economy.

Lean Software Development in Action (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Andrea Janes, Giancarlo Succi Lean Software Development in Action (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Andrea Janes, Giancarlo Succi
R2,589 R2,198 Discovery Miles 21 980 Save R391 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book illustrates how goal-oriented, automated measurement can be used to create Lean organizations and to facilitate the development of Lean software, while also demonstrating the practical implementation of Lean software development by combining tried and trusted tools. In order to be successful, a Lean orientation of software development has to go hand in hand with a company's overall business strategy. To achieve this, two interrelated aspects require special attention: measurement and experience management. In this book, Janes and Succi provide the necessary knowledge to establish "Lean software company thinking," while also exploiting the latest approaches to software measurement. A comprehensive, company-wide measurement approach is exactly what companies need in order to align their activities to the demands of their stakeholders, to their business strategy, etc. With the automatic, non-invasive measurement approach proposed in this book, even small and medium-sized enterprises that do not have the resources to introduce heavyweight processes will be able to make their software development processes considerably more Lean. The book is divided into three parts. Part I, "Motivation for Lean Software Development," explains just what "Lean Production" means, why it can be advantageous to apply Lean concepts to software engineering, and which existing approaches are best suited to achieving this. Part II, "The Pillars of Lean Software Development," presents the tools needed to achieve Lean software development: Non-invasive Measurement, the Goal Question Metric approach, and the Experience Factory. Finally, Part III, "Lean Software Development in Action," shows how different tools can be combined to enable Lean Thinking in software development. The book primarily addresses the needs of all those working in the field of software engineering who want to understand how to establish an efficient and effective software development process. This group includes developers, managers, and students pursuing an M.Sc. degree in software engineering.

Interactive 3D Multimedia Content - Models for Creation, Management, Search and Presentation (Hardcover, 2012): Wojciech... Interactive 3D Multimedia Content - Models for Creation, Management, Search and Presentation (Hardcover, 2012)
Wojciech Cellary, Krzysztof Walczak
R2,907 Discovery Miles 29 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book describes recent research results in the areas of modelling, creation, management and presentation of interactive 3D multimedia content. The book describes the current state of the art in the field and identifies the most important research and design issues. Consecutive chapters address these issues. These are: database modelling of 3D content, security in 3D environments, describing interactivity of content, searching content, visualization of search results, modelling mixed reality content, and efficient creation of interactive 3D content. Each chapter is illustrated with example applications based on the proposed approach. The final chapter discusses some important ethical issues related to the widespread use of virtual environments in everyday life. The book provides ready to use solutions for many important problems related to the creation of interactive 3D multimedia applications and will be a primary reading for researchers and developers working in this domain.

Thinking Skills for the Digital Generation - The Development of Thinking and Learning in the Age of Information (Hardcover, 1st... Thinking Skills for the Digital Generation - The Development of Thinking and Learning in the Age of Information (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Balu H. Athreya Dr., Chrystalla Mouza
R3,151 Discovery Miles 31 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This important text synthesizes the state of knowledge related to thinking and technology and provides strategies for helping young people cultivate thinking skills required to navigate the new digital landscape. The rise of technology has resulted in new ways of searching and communicating information among youth, often creating information "overload". We do not know how the new technologies will affect the ways young people learn and think. There are plenty of warnings about the dangers of information technology, but there is also enormous potential for technology to aid human thinking, which this book explores from an open-minded perspective. Coverage Includes: - An up to date review of the literature on thinking skills in general, and in relation to technology.- Practical guidelines for thinking with technology.- A scholarly review of the characteristics of the digital generation.- A discussion of the various steps involved in the thinking process.- A historical context of the Information Age and the transition from oral history, to printing press, to the Internet. Thinking Skills for the Digital Generation: The Development of Thinking and Learning in the Age of Information is an invaluable reference for educators and research professionals particularly interested in educational technology, and improving thinking and problem-solving skills.

Self-Learning Speaker Identification - A System for Enhanced Speech Recognition (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Tobias Herbig, Franz... Self-Learning Speaker Identification - A System for Enhanced Speech Recognition (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Tobias Herbig, Franz Gerl, Wolfgang Minker
R2,975 Discovery Miles 29 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Current speech recognition systems are based on speaker independent speech models and suffer from inter-speaker variations in speech signal characteristics. This work develops an integrated approach for speech and speaker recognition in order to gain space for self-learning opportunities of the system. This work introduces a reliable speaker identification which enables the speech recognizer to create robust speaker dependent models In addition, this book gives a new approach to solve the reverse problem, how to improve speech recognition if speakers can be recognized. The speaker identification enables the speaker adaptation to adapt to different speakers which results in an optimal long-term adaptation.

Usability in Government Systems - User Experience Design for Citizens and Public Servants (Paperback): Elizabeth Buie, Dianne... Usability in Government Systems - User Experience Design for Citizens and Public Servants (Paperback)
Elizabeth Buie, Dianne Murray
R1,370 Discovery Miles 13 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

As a usability specialist or interaction designer working with the government, or as a government or contractor professional involved in specifying, procuring, or managing system development, you need this book. Editors Elizabeth Buie and Dianne Murray have brought together over 30 experts to outline practical advice to both usability specialists and government technology professionals and managers.

Working with internal and external government systems is a unique and difficult task because of of the sheer magnitude of the audience for external systems (the entire population of a country, and sometimes more), and because of the need to achieve government transparency while protecting citizens privacy.. Open government, plain language, accessibility, biometrics, service design, internal vs. external systems, and cross-cultural issues, as well as working with the government, are all covered in this book.
Covers both public-facing systems and internal systems run by governmentsDetails usability and user experience approaches specific to government websites, intranets, complex systems, and applicationsProvides practical material that allows you to take the information and immediately use it to make a difference in your projects"

Universal Semantic Communication (Hardcover, 2011): Brendan Juba Universal Semantic Communication (Hardcover, 2011)
Brendan Juba
R2,940 Discovery Miles 29 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Is meaningful communication possible between two intelligent parties who share no common language or background? In this work, a theoretical framework is proposed in which it is possible to address when and to what extent such semantic communication is possible: such problems can be rigorously addressed by explicitly focusing on the goals of the communication. Under this framework, it is possible to show that for many goals, communication without any common language or background is possible using universal protocols. This work should be accessible to anyone with an undergraduate-level knowledge of the theory of computation. The theoretical framework presented here is of interest to anyone wishing to design systems with flexible interfaces, either among computers or between computers and their users.

Agile Modeling with UML - Code Generation, Testing, Refactoring (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Bernhard Rumpe Agile Modeling with UML - Code Generation, Testing, Refactoring (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Bernhard Rumpe
R3,046 Discovery Miles 30 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book focuses on the methodological treatment of UML/P and addresses three core topics of model-based software development: code generation, the systematic testing of programs using a model-based definition of test cases, and the evolutionary refactoring and transformation of models. For each of these topics, it first details the foundational concepts and techniques, and then presents their application with UML/P. This separation between basic principles and applications makes the content more accessible and allows the reader to transfer this knowledge directly to other model-based approaches and languages. After an introduction to the book and its primary goals in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 outlines an agile UML-based approach using UML/P as the primary development language for creating executable models, generating code from the models, designing test cases, and planning iterative evolution through refactoring. In the interest of completeness, Chapter 3 provides a brief summary of UML/P, which is used throughout the book. Next, Chapters 4 and 5 discuss core techniques for code generation, addressing the architecture of a code generator and methods for controlling it, as well as the suitability of UML/P notations for test or product code. Chapters 6 and 7 then discuss general concepts for testing software as well as the special features which arise due to the use of UML/P. Chapter 8 details test patterns to show how to use UML/P diagrams to define test cases and emphasizes in particular the use of functional tests for distributed and concurrent software systems. In closing, Chapters 9 and 10 examine techniques for transforming models and code and thus provide a solid foundation for refactoring as a type of transformation that preserves semantics. Overall, this book will be of great benefit for practical software development, for academic training in the field of Software Engineering, and for research in the area of model-based software development. Practitioners will learn how to use modern model-based techniques to improve the production of code and thus significantly increase quality. Students will find both important scientific basics as well as direct applications of the techniques presented. And last but not least, the book will offer scientists a comprehensive overview of the current state of development in the three core topics it covers.

From Research to Practice in the Design of Cooperative Systems: Results and Open Challenges - Proceedings of the 10th... From Research to Practice in the Design of Cooperative Systems: Results and Open Challenges - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on the Design of Cooperative Systems, May 30 - 1 June, 2012 (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Julie Dugdale, Cedric Masclet, Maria Antonietta Grasso, Jean-Francois Boujut, Parina Hassanaly
R5,615 Discovery Miles 56 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

COOP 2012 is the tenth COOP conference, marking twenty years from the first conference in 1992. In this special anniversary edition we asked researchers and practitioners to reflect on what have been the successes and the failures in designing cooperative systems, and what challenges still need to be addressed. We have come a long way in understanding the intricacies of cooperation and in designing systems that support work practices and collective activities. These advances would not have been possible without the concerted effort of contributions from a plethora of domains including CSCW, HCI, Information Systems, Knowledge Engineering, Multi-agent systems, organizational and management sciences, sociology, psychology, anthropology, ergonomics, linguistics, etc. The COOP community is going from strength to strength in developing new technologies, advancing and proposing new methodological approaches, and forging theories.

Brain-Computer Interfaces - Current Trends and Applications (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Aboul Ella Hassanien, Ahmad Taher Azar Brain-Computer Interfaces - Current Trends and Applications (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Aboul Ella Hassanien, Ahmad Taher Azar
R4,334 R3,765 Discovery Miles 37 650 Save R569 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The success of a BCI system depends as much on the system itself as on the user's ability to produce distinctive EEG activity. BCI systems can be divided into two groups according to the placement of the electrodes used to detect and measure neurons firing in the brain. These groups are: invasive systems, electrodes are inserted directly into the cortex are used for single cell or multi unit recording, and electrocorticography (EcoG), electrodes are placed on the surface of the cortex (or dura); noninvasive systems, they are placed on the scalp and use electroencephalography (EEG) or magnetoencephalography (MEG) to detect neuron activity. The book is basically divided into three parts. The first part of the book covers the basic concepts and overviews of Brain Computer Interface. The second part describes new theoretical developments of BCI systems. The third part covers views on real applications of BCI systems.

Exploring the Theory, Pedagogy and Practice of Networked Learning (Hardcover, 2012): Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld, Vivien Hodgson,... Exploring the Theory, Pedagogy and Practice of Networked Learning (Hardcover, 2012)
Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld, Vivien Hodgson, David McConnell
R2,918 Discovery Miles 29 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Based on a selection of the most relevant and high quality research papers from the 2010 Networked Learning Conference, this book is an indispensible resource for all researchers, instructional designers, program managers, and learning technologists interested in the area of Technology Enhanced Learning. The book was an important catalyst for the Springer "Research in Networked Learning" Book Series edited by Vivien Hodgson and David McConnell. Details of the "Research in Networked Learning" Book Series and current titles can be found at http: //www.springer.com/series/11810

This volume provides information on current trends and advances in research on networked learning, technology enhanced learning, and e-learning. Specifically, it provides cutting edge information in the areas of: Designing and Facilitating Learning in a Networked World Methodologies for Research in Networked Learning Learning in Social Networks Embedding Networked Learning in Public and Private Organizations Problem based Networked Learning Globalization and Multiculturalism in Networked Learning Networked Learning and International Development Participation and Alienation in Networked Learning "

Social Networking and Community Behavior Modeling - Qualitative and Quantitative Measures (Hardcover): Maytham Safar, Khaled A.... Social Networking and Community Behavior Modeling - Qualitative and Quantitative Measures (Hardcover)
Maytham Safar, Khaled A. Mahdi
R4,860 Discovery Miles 48 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Social networks have emerged as a major trend in computing and social paradigms in the past few years. The social network model helps to inform the study of community behavior, allowing qualitative and quantitative assessments of how people communicate and the rules that govern communication. Social Networking and Community Behavior Modeling: Qualitative and Quantitative Measures provides a clear and consolidated view of current social network models. This work explores new methods for modeling, characterizing, and constructing social networks. Chapters contained in this book study critical security issues confronting social networking, the emergence of new mobile social networking devices and applications, network robustness, and how social networks impact the business aspects of organizations.

Ludics - Play as Humanistic Inquiry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Vassiliki Rapti, Eric Gordon Ludics - Play as Humanistic Inquiry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Vassiliki Rapti, Eric Gordon
R2,935 Discovery Miles 29 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book establishes play as a mode of humanistic inquiry with a profound effect on art, culture and society. Play is treated as a dynamic and relational modality where relationships of all kinds are forged and inquisitive interdisciplinary engagement is embraced. Play cultivates reflection, connection, and creativity, offering new epistemological directions for the humanities. With examples from a range of disciplines including poetry, history, science, religion and media, this book treats play as an object of inquiry, but also as a mode of inquiry. The chapters, each focusing on a specific cultural phenomenon, do not simply put culture on display, they put culture in play, providing a playful lens through which to see the world. The reader is encouraged to read the chapters in this book out of order, allowing constructive collision between ideas, moments in history, and theoretical perspectives. The act of reading this book, like the project of the humanities itself, should be emergent, generative, and playful.

How to Day Trade - A Detailed Guide to Day Trading Strategies, Risk Management and Trader Psychology (Hardcover): Andrew Morris How to Day Trade - A Detailed Guide to Day Trading Strategies, Risk Management and Trader Psychology (Hardcover)
Andrew Morris
R801 R696 Discovery Miles 6 960 Save R105 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Digital Sisterhood - A Memoir of Fierce Living Online (Hardcover): Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke Digital Sisterhood - A Memoir of Fierce Living Online (Hardcover)
Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke
R859 R753 Discovery Miles 7 530 Save R106 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke became a pioneer in the digital universe twenty-seven years ago, when she logged in to the LexisNexis research service as a first-year law student at Howard University School of Law. She was immediately smitten with what the World Wide Web could do. Later, while attending the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, in 1995, Leeke found herself in an Internet cafe, where she experienced an interaction that changed her life.

Over time, through interactions and conversations both online and in-person, Leeke developed the concept of "digital sisterhood." Embracing this revolutionary concept led to a complete career reinvention that finally allowed her to embrace her enormous creative spirit. She found in her digital sisters true "sheroes" and virtual mentors. Her blogging and social media adventures highlight the lessons she learned in the process, the reasons she launched the Digital Sisterhood Network, and the experiences that caused her to adopt what she terms the "fierce living" commitments.

In her memoir, Leeke details her journey, sharing experiences and insights helped her and her digital sisters use the Internet as a self-discovery tool and identifying leadership archetypes that shaped her role as a social media leader.

Second Generation Biometrics: The Ethical, Legal and Social Context (Hardcover, 2012): Emilio Mordini, Dimitros Tzovaras Second Generation Biometrics: The Ethical, Legal and Social Context (Hardcover, 2012)
Emilio Mordini, Dimitros Tzovaras
R2,924 Discovery Miles 29 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

While a sharp debate is emerging about whether conventional biometric technology offers society any significant advantages over other forms of identification, and whether it constitutes a threat to privacy, technology is rapidly progressing. Politicians and the public are still discussing fingerprinting and iris scan, while scientists and engineers are already testing futuristic solutions. Second generation biometrics - which include multimodal biometrics, behavioural biometrics, dynamic face recognition, EEG and ECG biometrics, remote iris recognition, and other, still more astonishing, applications - is a reality which promises to overturn any current ethical standard about human identification. Robots which recognise their masters, CCTV which detects intentions, voice responders which analyse emotions: these are only a few applications in progress to be developed.

This book is the first ever published on ethical, social and privacy implications of second generation biometrics. Authors include both distinguished scientists in the biometric field and prominent ethical, privacy and social scholars. This makes this book an invaluable tool for policy makers, technologists, social scientists, privacy authorities involved in biometric policy setting. Moreover it is a precious instrument to update scholars from different disciplines who are interested in biometrics and itswider social, ethical and political implications.

Quality of Experience - Advanced Concepts, Applications and Methods (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Sebastian Moeller, Alexander Raake Quality of Experience - Advanced Concepts, Applications and Methods (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Sebastian Moeller, Alexander Raake
R3,788 Discovery Miles 37 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This pioneering book develops definitions and concepts related to Quality of Experience in the context of multimedia- and telecommunications-related applications, systems and services and applies these to various fields of communication and media technologies. The editors bring together numerous key-protagonists of the new discipline Quality of Experience and combine the state-of-the-art knowledge in one single volume."

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