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Author Juliet Memery , Robert J. Angell , Joelle Vanhamme , Adam Lindgreen , Francois Maon
Scholars from various disciplines have studied humor since antiquity. Yet, over the centuries, these researchers have also struggled to conceptualize a viable, well-accepted notion of humor. Beyond pleasure and amusement, people use humor for a variety of social fu....
Release Date 2018/02 -
The Demographics of Innovation
Author James Liang
As the population ages, which nation will rise to lead innovation in the future?Demographics of Innovation takes a deep, investigative look at the link between economic growth, innovation, vitality and entrepreneurship in an aging population, and provides smart str....
Release Date 2018/02 -
Implementing the IBM Storwize V7000 with IBM Spectrum Virtualize V8.1
Author James Whitaker , Glen Routley , Libor Miklas , Pawel Brodacki , Erwan Auffret , Jon T
AbstractContinuing its commitment to developing and delivering industry-leading storage technologies, IBM® introduces the IBM Storwize® V7000 solution powered by IBM Spectrum™ Virtualize. This innovative storage offering delivers essential storage efficiency techno....
Release Date 2018/02 -
Author Bert Dufrasne , Mariya Atanasova , Lisa Martinez
AbstractThis edition applies to IBM Hyper-Scale Manager V5.3.This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes storage management functions and their configuration and use with the IBM Hyper-Scale Manager management graphical user interface (GUI) for IBM XIV® Gen3, IBM Fla....
Release Date 2018/02 -
IBM FlashSystem A9000 and IBM FlashSystem A9000R Architecture and Implementation
Author Axel Westphal , Stephen Solewin , Markus Oscheka , Lisa Martinez , Petar Kalachev , A
AbstractThis IBM® Redbooks publication presents the architecture, design, concepts, and technology that are used in IBM FlashSystem® A9000 and IBM FlashSystem A9000R.FlashSystem A9000 and FlashSystem A9000R deliver the microsecond latency and high availability of I....
Release Date 2018/02 -
Implementing the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller with IBM Spectrum Virtualize V8.1
Author James Whitaker , Glen Routley , Libor Miklas , Pawel Brodacki , Erwan Auffret , Jon T
AbstractThis IBM® Redbooks publication is a detailed technical guide to the IBM System Storage® SAN Volume Controller, which is powered by IBM Spectrum™ Virtualize V8.1.IBM SAN Volume Controller is a virtualization appliance solution that maps virtualized volumes t....
Release Date 2018/02 -
Jira Software Essentials - Second Edition
Author Patrick Li
Explore Jira Software to manage your projects proficientlyAbout This BookPlan and manage projects effortlessly with Jira Software by integrating it with other applicationsImprove your team's performance with Scrum and Kanban, together with agile methodologyEasy-to....
Release Date 2018/01 -
Dynamic Fuzzy Machine Learning
Author Zhao Zhang , Li Zhang , Fanzhang Li
Machine learning is widely used for data analysis. Dynamic fuzzy data are one of the most difficult types of data to analyse in the field of big data, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and quantum information. At present, the processing of this kind of data ....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Blind Equalization in Neural Networks
Author Tsinghua University Tsinghua University Press , Liyi Zhang
The book begins with an introduction of blind equalization theory and its application in neural networks, then discusses the algorithms in recurrent networks, fuzzy networks and other frequently-studied neural networks. Each algorithm is accompanied by derivation, ....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Threat Intelligence in Practice
Author Allan Liska
Many organizations are discovering that traditional security tools alone aren’t enough to protect their networks. In this practical report, you’ll explore threat intelligence, a method for collecting information on various forms of malicious cyber activity as a way....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent Systems
Author Zhisheng Duan , Zhongkui Li
Distributed controller design is generally a challenging task, especially for multi-agent systems with complex dynamics, due to the interconnected effect of the agent dynamics, the interaction graph among agents, and the cooperative control laws. Cooperative Control....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Modeling and Control for Micro/Nano Devices and Systems
Author Guangyong Li , Mingjun Zhang , Ning Xi
Micro/nano-scale engineering—especially the design and implementation of ultra-fast and ultra-scale energy devices, sensors, and cellular and molecular systems—remains a daunting challenge. Modeling and control has played an essential role in many technological brea....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Advanced Video Communications over Wireless Networks
Author Yuenan Li , Ce Zhu
Wireless video communications encompass a broad range of issues and opportunities that serve as the catalyst for technical innovations. To disseminate the most recent advances in this challenging yet exciting field, Advanced Video Communications over Wireless Networ....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Distributed Data Fusion for Network-Centric Operations
Author Martin Liggins II , James Llinas , Chee-Yee Chong , David Hall
With the recent proliferation of service-oriented architectures (SOA), cloud computing technologies, and distributed-interconnected systems, distributed fusion is taking on a larger role in a variety of applications—from environmental monitoring and crisis managemen....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Biologically Inspired Robotics
Author Dong Sun , Yunhui Liu
Robotic engineering inspired by biology—biomimetics—has many potential applications: robot snakes can be used for rescue operations in disasters, snake-like endoscopes can be used in medical diagnosis, and artificial muscles can replace damaged muscles to recover th....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Author Eva-Maria Kraft , Liane Simmel
Dancers are top performance athletes on stage – to keep fit andhealthy proper nutrition is an integral part of an optimal dancetraining. Nutrition for Dancers provides the principles of nutritionfor dancers of all genres. Authors Liane Simmel and Eva-Maria Kraft cl....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Author Mun Hong Cheong , Peir Shenq Lim
A practical, step-by-step guide to value investing in Asian stocksValue Investing in Asia offers a uniquely targeted guide to investors seeking new opportunities in Asian markets. Most value investing advice is geared toward US markets, leaving out the key guidance....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Author Scott A. Hatch , Lisa Zimmer Hatch
Score higher on the GMATIf the thought of the GMAT gives you the jitters, this trusted test-prep guide is here to wash your worries away! Covering everything you can expect to encounter on exam day, GMAT For Dummies gives you the practical, time-tested guidance you....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Author Ludwika A. Goodson , Linda B. Nilson
Bring pedagogy and cognitive science to online learning environmentsOnline Teaching at Its Best: A Merger of Instructional Design with Teaching and Learning Research is the scholarly resource for online learning that faculty, instructional designers, and administra....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Adobe After Effects CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release), First Edition
Author Brie Gyncild , Lisa Fridsma
Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe After Effects CC (2018 release) choose Adobe After Effects CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release) from Adobe Press. The 15 project-based lessons in this book show users step-b....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Author André Liem
This book argues for a prospective turn in ergonomics to challenge the established fields of strategic design (SD) and management. Its multi-disciplinary outlook builds upon concepts derived from Management, Innovation and Design Science.Differences, similarities a....
Release Date 2017/11 -
Architecture-Aware Optimization Strategies in Real-time Image Processing
Author Fan Yang , Souleymane Balla-Arabe , Chao Li
In the field of image processing, many applications require real-time execution, particularly those in the domains of medicine, robotics and transmission, to name but a few. Recent technological developments have allowed for the integration of more complex algorith....
Release Date 2017/11 -
Influence and Persuasion (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Author Nancy Duarte , Linda A. Hill , Robert B. Cialdini , Nick Morgan , Harvard Business R
Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds. Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader.This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive ....
Release Date 2017/11 -
Augmented Reality for Developers
Author Krystian Babilinski , Jonathan Linowes
Build exciting AR applications on mobile and wearable devices with Unity 3D, Vuforia, ARToolKit, Microsoft Mixed Reality HoloLens, Apple ARKit, and Google ARCoreAbout This BookCreate unique AR applications from scratch, from beginning to end, with step-by-step tuto....
Release Date 2017/10 -
Negotiating With Chinese Investors
Author Zhi-Xue Zhang , Hao Wang , Jeanne M. Brett , Li Ma
Chinese companies are increasingly investing in companies overseas. But to reach advantageous agreements with Chinese direct investors, Western managers need to prepare themselves for differences in negotiating style. Show and hide more
Release Date 2017/10 -
Creating Better Innovation Measurement Practices
Author Pamela Lirio , Marie-Cécile Cervellon , Iyad Rahwan , Manuel Cebrian , Alpheus Bingh
At most companies, innovation is a top managerial priority. Many managers look at successful innovators such as Apple Inc. and Google Inc. with envy, wishing that their companies could be half as innovative. To boost and benchmark innovation, managers often use qua....
Release Date 2017/10 -
Author Candace Gillhoolley , Luis Atencio , Jed Limke , Paul Daniels
RxJS in Action is your guide to building a reactive web UI using RxJS. You'll begin with an intro to stream-based programming as you explore the power of RxJS through practical examples. With the core concepts in hand, you'll tackle production techniques like err....
Release Date 2017/09 -
Author Lynn Cowart , Lindy Williams , Beverly Kaye
Up Was Never for Everyone!Move up or move out. When those two options appear to be the only ones, dissatisfaction grows and engagement suffers. In decades of studying careers around the globe, Beverly Kaye, Lindy Williams, and Lynn Cowart have found that, in f....
Release Date 2017/09 -
Java Pocket Guide, 4th Edition
Author Robert Liguori , Patricia Liguori
Any time you need quick answers for developing or debugging Java programs, this pocket guide is the ideal reference to standard features of the Java programming language and its platform. You’ll find helpful programming examples, tables, figures, and lists fast—inc....
Release Date 2017/09