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This book provides a comprehensive overview on the theories,
processes, and solutions relevant to effectively creating, using,
and managing digital media in a variety of instructional settings.
In the first section of the book, the authors provide an overview
of the theories, development models, and principles of learning
with digital media. In the second section, the authors detail
various digital media solutions, including: Instructional Videos,
Instructional Simulations and Games, Online Learning, Mobile
Learning, and Emerging Learning Technologies. Overall, this book
emphasizes the theoretical principles for learning with digital
media and processes to design digital media solutions in various
instructional settings. The readers are also provided with multiple
case studies from real world projects in various instructional
settings.
This important work describes recent theoretical advances in the study of artificial neural networks. It explores probabilistic models of supervised learning problems, and addresses the key statistical and computational questions. Chapters survey research on pattern classification with binary-output networks, including a discussion of the relevance of the Vapnik Chervonenkis dimension, and of estimates of the dimension for several neural network models. In addition, Anthony and Bartlett develop a model of classification by real-output networks, and demonstrate the usefulness of classification with a "large margin." The authors explain the role of scale-sensitive versions of the Vapnik Chervonenkis dimension in large margin classification, and in real prediction. Key chapters also discuss the computational complexity of neural network learning, describing a variety of hardness results, and outlining two efficient, constructive learning algorithms. The book is self-contained and accessible to researchers and graduate students in computer science, engineering, and mathematics.
This book examines case studies of North American Quaternary
mammalian evolution within the larger domain of modern evolutionary
theory. It presents previously unpublished studies of a variety of
taxa (xenarthrans, rodents, carnivores, ungulates) examined over
several temporal scales, from a few thousand years during the
Holocene to millions of years of late Pliocene and Pleistocene
time. Different organizational levels are represented, from mosaic
population variation, to a synopsis of Quaternary evolution of an
entire order (Rodentia). In addition to specific case histories,
the book includes purely theoretical and methodological
contributions, for example, on the statistical recognition of
stasis in the fossil record, new ways to calculate evolutionary
rates, and the use of digital image analysis in the study of dental
ontogeny. Perhaps the most important aspect of the studies reported
in this book is that they span the time between the "ecological
moment" and "deep time." Modern taxa can be traced back into the
fossil record, and variation among extant taxa can be used as a
control against which variation in the extinct ones can be
understood.
The institutions of the European Union employ hundreds of
translators. Why? What do they do? What sort of translation
problems do they have to tackle? Has the language policy of the
European Union been affected by the recent inclusion of new Member
States? This book answers all those questions. Written by three
experienced translators from the European Commission, it aims to
help general readers, translation students and freelance
translators to understand the European Union institutions and their
work. Although it deals with written rather than spoken
translation, much of the information it gives will be of interest
to interpreters too. This second edition has been updated to
reflect the new composition of the EU and changes to recruitment
procedures.
The institutions of the European Union employ hundreds of
translators. Why? What do they do? What sort of translation
problems do they have to tackle? Has the language policy of the
European Union been affected by the recent inclusion of new Member
States? This book answers all those questions. Written by three
experienced translators from the European Commission, it aims to
help general readers, translation students and freelance
translators to understand the European Union institutions and their
work. Although it deals with written rather than spoken
translation, much of the information it gives will be of interest
to interpreters too. This second edition has been updated to
reflect the new composition of the EU and changes to recruitment
procedures.
Battle is a practical and sometimes lasting way of solving man's
problems. It relies on the strength of the combatants and ignores
the truth of the dispute. Discussion face to face can dissolve
attitudes which have incorrectly determined judgements. The most
striking example of this that I know is a Battle in Ireland in the
eleventh century, where the king of Leinster fought a Viking
prince. The Icelanders had raided Ireland for several generations
in search of women, which they lacked since most of the population
of Iceland were men who had arrived there by rowing long-boats from
Norway. The prince was leading such a raid for the first time.
Standing in the prow of the leading boat he saw Irish cavalry
galloping along the beach to meet them. As they approached the
shore the Irish king rode out of the band to challenge single
combat. The Icelander jumped into the surf to meet him. As they
raised their swords each realized that the other's face was like
his own. When the Irish king spoke the other recognized the
language. It had been spoken in Iceland by his grandmother who had
been captured and taken there from Ireland. Swords were dropped and
replaced by drinking horns. It was soon established that they were
cousins. The battle gave way to a life-time of close co-operation.
This book provides a comprehensive overview on the theories,
processes, and solutions relevant to effectively creating, using,
and managing digital media in a variety of instructional settings.
In the first section of the book, the authors provide an overview
of the theories, development models, and principles of learning
with digital media. In the second section, the authors detail
various digital media solutions, including: Instructional Videos,
Instructional Simulations and Games, Online Learning, Mobile
Learning, and Emerging Learning Technologies. Overall, this book
emphasizes the theoretical principles for learning with digital
media and processes to design digital media solutions in various
instructional settings. The readers are also provided with multiple
case studies from real world projects in various instructional
settings.
Without expecting any particular background of the reader, this book covers graphs and relations, sequences and limits, partial derivatives, optimization, vectors, and matrix algebra. Throughout, the stress is firmly on how the mathematics relates to economics, and this is illustrated with copious examples and exercises that will foster depth of understanding.
Learn how to combine SQL Server's analytics with Azure's
flexibility and hybrid connectivity to achieve industry-leading
performance and manageability for your cloud database. Key Features
Understand platform availability for SQL Server in Azure Explore
the benefits and deployment choices offered by SQL IaaS Get to
grips with deploying SQL Server on the Linux development ecosystem
Book DescriptionDeploying SQL Server on Azure virtual machines
allows you to work on full versions of SQL Server in the cloud
without having to maintain on-premises hardware. The book begins by
introducing you to the SQL portfolio in Azure and takes you through
SQL Server IaaS scenarios, before explaining the factors that you
need to consider while choosing an OS for SQL Server in Azure VMs.
As you progress through the book, you'll explore different VM
options and deployment choices for IaaS and understand platform
availability, migration tools, and best practices in Azure. In
later chapters, you'll learn how to configure storage to achieve
optimized performance. Finally, you'll get to grips with the
concept of Azure Hybrid Benefit and find out how you can use it to
maximize the value of your existing on-premises SQL Server. By the
end of this book, you'll be proficient in administering SQL Server
on Microsoft Azure and leveraging the tools required for its
deployment. What you will learn Choose an operating system for SQL
Server in Azure VMs Use the Azure Management Portal to facilitate
the deployment process Verify connectivity and network latency in
cloud Configure storage for optimal performance and connectivity
Explore various disaster recovery options for SQL Server in Azure
Optimize SQL Server on Linux Discover how to back up databases to a
URL Who this book is forSQL Server on Azure VMs is for you if you
are a developer, data enthusiast, or anyone who wants to migrate
SQL Server databases to Azure virtual machines. Basic familiarity
with SQL Server and managed identities for Azure resources will be
a plus.
Malaria is a parasitic protozoan infection transmitted by the bite
of Anophelene mosquito. It has four species of parasites:
Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malariae and
Plasmodium ovale. Malaria has been a threat to humankind for
centuries and continues to carry Significant social and economic
burden in endemic countries. This book examined the establishment
of malaria policy and control in Timor-Lest, a country which gained
its independence on 20 May 2002. Utilising a mixed methods
approach, this study explores and examines a number of features of
malaria policy and control. This included examining malaria control
re-establishment after its brief collapse in 1999, the
implementation of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria
(the Global Fund) grant, the delivery of malaria interventions
during political instability in 2006, and the formulation and
implementation of malaria treatment policy in Timor-Leste over the
past 10 years. It is hoped that this thesis will contribute to
building the Timorese health system. This book is intended for
academicians, researchers, health managers, public health
community, clinicians, public health and medical students.
This important work describes recent theoretical advances in the
study of artificial neural networks. It explores probabilistic
models of supervised learning problems, and addresses the key
statistical and computational questions. Chapters survey research
on pattern classification with binary-output networks, including a
discussion of the relevance of the Vapnik Chervonenkis dimension,
and of estimates of the dimension for several neural network
models. In addition, Anthony and Bartlett develop a model of
classification by real-output networks, and demonstrate the
usefulness of classification with a "large margin." The authors
explain the role of scale-sensitive versions of the Vapnik
Chervonenkis dimension in large margin classification, and in real
prediction. Key chapters also discuss the computational complexity
of neural network learning, describing a variety of hardness
results, and outlining two efficient, constructive learning
algorithms. The book is self-contained and accessible to
researchers and graduate students in computer science, engineering,
and mathematics.
This book examines case studies of North American Quaternary
mammalian evolution within the larger domain of modern evolutionary
theory. It presents previously unpublished studies of a variety of
taxa (xenarthrans, rodents, carnivores, ungulates) examined over
several temporal scales, from a few thousand years during the
Holocene to millions of years of late Pliocene and Pleistocene
time. Different organizational levels are represented, from mosaic
population variation, to a synopsis of Quaternary evolution of an
entire order (Rodentia). In addition to specific case histories,
the book includes purely theoretical and methodological
contributions, for example, on the statistical recognition of
stasis in the fossil record, new ways to calculate evolutionary
rates, and the use of digital image analysis in the study of dental
ontogeny. Perhaps the most important aspect of the studies reported
in this book is that they span the time between the "ecological
moment" and "deep time." Modern taxa can be traced back into the
fossil record, and variation among extant taxa can be used as a
control against which variation in the extinct ones can be
understood.
Any student of linear algebra will welcome this textbook, which
provides a thorough treatment of this key topic. Blending practice
and theory, the book enables the reader to learn and comprehend the
standard methods, with an emphasis on understanding how they
actually work. At every stage, the authors are careful to ensure
that the discussion is no more complicated or abstract than it
needs to be, and focuses on the fundamental topics. The book is
ideal as a course text or for self-study. Instructors can draw on
the many examples and exercises to supplement their own
assignments. End-of-chapter sections summarize the material to help
students consolidate their learning as they progress through the
book.
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