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Introduction to Multimedia Systems is designed to be a general introduction to the broad field of multimedia... more specifically digital interactive multimedia. The editors have included topics such as the principles of "multiple" and "media," including sound, two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics, animation, and text. All of these elements are stitched together by the programmer, or multimedia designer, based on the conceptualization of the designer.In order to take full advantage of the potential for a wide array of multimedia applications it is important to have a broad understanding of the principles of various media. The person preparing a multimedia "package," which may include such media as sound, computer graphics, and software, will most likely have a strong background in only one or perhaps none of the media to be used. Introduction to Multimedia Systems has been developed to be the first place to turn, both as an introductory textbook or as a professional reference for anyone diving into multimedia preparation. Multimedia is first and foremost a medium of communication. In order to take advantage of the nearly unlimited potential provided by digital environments a full survey of multimedia capabilities is covered in this book.Website Feature: Learning by doing! The editors currently use the book in combination with a wide array of sample software and weblinks for students to learn how to build by example. Each part of the book will have a direct link to a publicly accessible website that will maintain these available software tools. The weblinks will be updated as software versions advance, and most of the software involves demo or scaled down versions of commercially available multimedia design software/editing tools. This is a carefully written and edited book specifically designed to be a general introduction to the broad field of multimediaCovers all the general topics of multimedia namely the principles of 'multiple' and 'media', including sound, 2D and 3D graphics, animation and text

Amazon Sales Rank: #3471689 in Books Published on: 2001-10-25 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 1.40 pounds Binding: Hardcover 207 pages

From the Back Cover The first decade of the new milennium can easily be labeled the "age of multimedia." Advances in computer hardware and software, coupled with advances in communication systems and devices from the Internet to wireless personal assistants, are becoming part of the everyday lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Central to these rapid advances is the use of "multiple media," more specifically digital interactive multimedia, such as sound, computer graphics, animation, text, and video, as tools for communication.Multimedia are first and foremost a means of communication between humans. In the past 15 years the development of user-friendly software has been aimed specifically at eliminating the need for computer users to know how to write computer code and programs. However, it is clear that a fundamental understanding of how a computer functions is a great advantage in maximizing its potential as a tool. This is also true for multimedia communications. To take full advantage of the potential for a wide array of multimedia applications, it is important to have a broad understanding of the principles of various media.Introduction to Multimedia Systems has been developed to be the first place to turn, as an introductory textbook or as a professional reference, for anyone diving into multimedia preparation. A full survey of multimedia capabilities is covered in this book.Website Feature: Learning by doing! The editors have developed this book in combination with a wide array of sample software and Web links for the reader to learn how to build by example. Each part of the book has a direct link to a publicly accessibly Web site that maintains these available software tools. The Web links will be updated as software versions advance, and most of the software involves demo or scaled-down versions of commercially available multimedia design software/editing tools. The Web site can be accessed at http://www.academicpress.com/multimedia. About the Author Sugata Mitra is one of the most well-known computer educators in the world. The company NIIT, of which Mitra is the Chief Scientist, is one of the most powerful computing companies in the world. NIIT trains over 500,000 students every year and is the largest trainer and producer of educational multimedia material in the world. Over 1/4 of the world's computer programming is now being done in India. Mitra is one of the most influential persons in India on the education and training of millions of computer scientists and programmers.

Most helpful customer reviews 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book By A Customer I really loved this book and found it very useful. If anyone is into multimedia systems, this is a must have book. See all 1 customer reviews...

Detailing the scientific principles underlying the achievement of sterility, this unique reference examines both a broad spectrum of practical, commonly used sterilization procedures and the methods available to confirm sterility-assessing the strengths and limitations of each technology. Delineates current regulatory requirements for sterility-emphasizing the importance of aseptic processes in the medical establishment and the pharmaceutical industry! Achieving Sterility in Medical and Pharmaceutical Products discusses sterilization approaches that utilize · saturated steam · dry heat · ethylene oxide · gamma radiation · sterile filtration · and more!

Amazon Sales Rank: #5959520 in Books Published on: 1994-05-10 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 296 pages

Review …a useful resume of issues relating to sterility in the pharmaceutical industry…will be of most use to pharmacists involved in quality control or interested in pharmaceutical manufacture but will also be of use to microbiologists working in the pharmaceutical industry or advising on pharmaceutical sterility.-Journal of Medical Microbiology…a worthy addition to any library based in pharmaceutical academia or industry. Dr. Halls should be very proud of this excellent text.-Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Large amounts of data obtained through environmental monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in 10 Asian countries and Australia have been compiled and explored using principles of environmental chemistry, toxicology, and risk assessment. This book also includes descriptions and discussions of current governmental policies, monitoring and surveillance programs, history of manufacturing and applications, emission sources, impacts on human health, and cross-boundary transport of POPs in these countries. * Compiles up-to-date sources, distributions, transport, and fates of highly concerned persistent organic pollutants (POPs) * Presents exploratory examinations of the data guided by the principles of environmental chemistry, toxicology, and risk assessment * Includes important context and insight regarding government policies, monitoring and surveillance programs, history of manufacturing and applications, emission sources, impacts on human health, and cross-boundary transport of POPs

Amazon Sales Rank: #4821435 in Books Published on: 2007-11-19 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.21 pounds Binding: Hardcover 842 pages

Many controversial issues revolve around complex scientific arguments which can be better understood with at least a minimal knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions and processes going on in the world around us.This textbook offers an accessible introduction to chemical principles and concepts, and applies them to relevant environmental situations and issues. Written for students who have not taken A' level chemistry, this book bridges the gap between GSCE chemistry and first year undergraduate level.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1333591 in Books Published on: 2003-06-26 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 432 pages

Review 'This is a timely and much needed text for students of environmental science or related subjects who need an appreciation of the importance and relevance of environmental chemistry to their studies.' - I David J. Harwood, Director, Institute of Science Education, University of Plymouth About the Author John Wright is Principal Lecturer, Head of Programme for Geography and Applied Environmental Science in the School of Management, Community and Communication at College of Ripon and York St John, University of Leeds, UK

The Ozone Layer is an accessible history of stratospheric ozone, from its discovery in the nineteenth century to current investigations of the Antarctic ozone hole. Drawing directly on the scientific literature, Christie uses the story of ozone as a case study for examining fundamental issues relating to the practice of modern science and the conduct of scientific debate. Linking key debates in the philosophy of science to an example of real-world science it is an excellent and thought-provoking introduction to the philosophy of science.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3503384 in Books Published on: 2001-01-29 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 227 pages

Review "Maureen Christie's carefully reasoned book presents a critical philosophical analysis of the evidence development between 1970 and 1994 on the effects of human-produced chlorinated fluorocarbons ( CFCs) on the ozone layer...remarkably successful, providing an illuminating way to understand the interplay of argument and evidence." American Scientist, VOL 89"Although the book focuses on ozone, a few additional examples provide helpful extensions." CHOICE Nov 2001"The volume is scholarly but written at a level that makes it accessible to the non-specialist" Research News & Opportunities in science and Theology

Most helpful customer reviews 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Calm, thoughtful and relevant By Mark Frank I heartily recommend this book if: 1) You are interested the question of ozone depletion but a bit hazy on the detail (did you realise that the explanation for Antartic ozone hole is really quite different from the initial theory for CFC depletion of ozone) 2) Are interested in the philosophy of science. What a good idea to tie it so closely to real example. Incidentally there is a fine demolition of the sceptical position at the end - but that is not what drives this book. My only criticism - it is easy to read and very clear but a bit inclined to repeat itself. See all 1 customer reviews...

The Common Sense Dictionary for First Responders is a glossary of terms that will be useful to all responders to emergency situations. Section I includes terms common in matters relating to hazardous materials, chemistry, the environment, firefighting, EMS, protective clothing, radioactivity, chemical warfare agents, and other emergency topics. Section II is a comprehensive list of abbreviations and acronyms that relate to the topics covered in the first section.Features and benefits:• Aids in the training and education of emergency responders.• Provides a reference for defining words used by emergency responders.• Promotes understanding between and among the various types and levels of emergency responders, governmental agencies, and the private sector.• Valuable reference and training tool for firefighters, hazmat team members, fire department officers, EMS personnel, rescue workers, military personnel and officers, industrial safety team members, safety managers, EPA and OSHA inspectors, health officers, civil support team members, instructors at federal, state and local fire academies, insurance underwriters, fire investigators, city council members, federal, state and local legislators, activist groups, and industry trade groups.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1505454 in Books Published on: 2006-12-05 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 295 pages

About the Author Frank L. Fire is an accomplished author with more than forty yearsÂ’ experience in the plastics industry and more than thirty yearsÂ’ experience teaching the chemistry of hazardous materials to firefighters and other emergency responders. He retired from his position as Executive Vice President, Marketing and International, at Americhem, Inc. and is currently a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Fire Engineering magazine. He is a past member of the Society of the Plastics Industry (where he served on the Coordinating Committee on Fire Safety) and an active member in the Society of Plastics Engineers, the National Fire Protection Association, and a number of other professional organizations. He is the author of The Common Sense Approach to Hazardous Materials and its Study Guide, Chemical Data Notebook: A UserÂ’s Manual, and Combustibility of Plastics, as well as co-author of SARA Title III: Intent and Implementation of Hazardous Materials Regulations. He has also published more than 120 articles on individual hazardous materials and other fire service topics.

Measuring the long-term durability of new types of concrete and concrete technologies is crucial to their acceptance in the marketplace. This long-needed handbook of analytical techniques provides a complete reference to the cutting-edge procedures used to test today's innovative materials. Ranging from chemical and thermal analysis, to IR and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, to Scanning Electron Microscopy, x-ray diffraction, computer modeling and more, the book provides first-hand explanations of modern methodsùcontributed by 24 leading scientists, many of whom actually developed or refined the techniques. The book includes many analytic techniques, applied to a wide range of organic, inorganic and composite materials and additives.Perfect for practitioners, students, and professional standards writers, the handbook is highly useful for scrutinizing materials in a variety of environments. It takes into account the many factors that affect the qualities of concreteùtemperature, pore and pore-size distribution, surface area, and exposureùgathering diverse evaluation methods into one convenient resource.

Amazon Sales Rank: #2999037 in Books Published on: 2002-01-14 Format: Illustrated Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 1003 pages

From the Publisher Scientific analysis techniques for a wide variety of concretes and their additives as well as concrete technologies, perfect for practitioners, students, and professional standards writers. About the Author Dr. V.S. Ramachandran is Distinguished Researcher at the Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada. He is author of six other books and numerous articles. Dr. Ramachandran is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Ceramic Society (UK), the American Ceramic Society, and is the recipient of many awards and honors for his scientific accomplishments in the concrete and ceramic fields.Dr. James J. Beaudoin is Principal Research Officer at the Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada. He is author of over 300 publications, including three books, and holds several patents. He received the Copeland Award from the American Ceramic Society in 1998 and the American Concrete Institute Wason Medal for materials research in 1999.

Atmospheric Chemistry has been a rapidly growing field with a recent focus on the major aspects of global environmental change, including stratospheric ozone depletion, UV-B change, and global warming. This book describes recent developments in our understanding of the global aspects of the chemistry in the main parts of the atmosphere, troposphere, and stratosphere, as obtained from field observations, laboratory investigations, and modeling studies. Although this chemistry is largely driven by reactions between gas phase species, recent progress made in the understanding of chemical reactions occuring in clouds and on the surface of aerosols is also reported.

Amazon Sales Rank: #6387410 in Books Published on: 1999-03-19 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 334 pages

Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants addresses the sources, environmental cycles, uptake, consequences and control of many of the more important chlorinated organic micropollutants, including PCBs, PCDDs, PCDFs and various chlorinated pesticides, all of which have given widespread cause for concern in relation to their environmental persistence and high toxicity, and their potential for adverse effects on humans and wildlife. Rational decision making over chlorinated organic micropollutants in the environment must be based upon sound science. This volume draws upon the expertise of some of the most distinguished workers in the field, to review current knowledge of the sources, environmental concentrations and pathways, human toxicity and ecotoxicology, and control methods for these groups of compounds. Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants gives a unique and valuable compilation of information on an extremely important group of environmental pollutants. It is fully up-to-date, and will provide a comprehensive overview of this topical subject that will be useful for years to come, to academic, student and professional alike.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5072314 in Books Published on: 1996-12-31 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 192 pages

About the Author Ronald E Hester is at the University of York, UK Roy M Harrison OBE is at the University of Birmingham, UK

The Concise Dictionary of Environmental Terms has been written for academic use in grade schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. In addition, it has not only been written for technical individuals who work in environmental or in environmentally related fields, but also for non technical (in an environmental sense) individuals such as office workers, secretaries, doctors, lawyers, etc., and, last but not least, the consumer. In effect, it is a dictionary that may be used whenever and wherever information about environmental words and/or terms is likely to be sought. One-sentence definitions for approximately 6,000 words or terms are provided in non technical jargon. Every attempt has been made to present as much information as possible in this one sentence without complicating its meaning. The words and terms are drawn from the following environmental areas: air; water; solid waste; risk; meteorology; regulations; toxicology; engineering; inorganic chemicals; multimedia concerns; sustainable development; ISO 14000; ecology; and health, safety, and accident management. The appendix section, consisting of acronyms, units/conversion factors, and references, rounds out the scope of this work. In addition to the references provided, the reader will find a computer diskette attached to the back cover of the dictionary. The diskette contains two program files, a Word Perfect 5.1 file which can be run from the WINDOWS Program Manager, and an ASCII file. Both of these text files contain the entire dictionary of words and enable the reader to quickly find a definition using the search capability of the modern word processor.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1700677 in Books Published on: 1997-12-03 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 392 pages

This book covers various experimental and theoretical aspects of multiparticle production in high energy interactions from lepton-lepton, lepton-hadron, hadron-hadron, hadron-nucleus and heavy ion collisions. This is the first time that data from CERN LEP, FNAL, DESY, BNL AGS, CERN SPS and BNL RHIC have been collected in a single volume. Not only accelerator-induced reactions but also cosmic ray interactions of very high energy are discussed, and the up-to-date theoretical interpretations are summarized.

Published on: 2001-06 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 600 pages

Contamination control is being used by more and more industries where the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene is of vital importance. This book covers the basic principles of contamination control and cleanroom technology from a holistic point of view. It deals with cleanliness and hygiene and their effects on the outcome of a process, reflecting the latest results from both scientific and practical points of view. The following topics are covered: contaminants and how they are measured cleanrooms and clean zones cleaning and decontamination cleanroom clothing the impact of people on cleanliness. Intended as an introduction to the area of contamination control, the text is also an excellent source of knowledge for people with both theoretical and practical experience. The Swedish version has been used for a long time within the Nordic countries as a basic training textbook within the pharmaceutical, microelectronics, food and beverage, optics and many other industries.

Amazon Sales Rank: #2112270 in Books Published on: 2000-12-04 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 179 pages

Most helpful customer reviews 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good introduction to basic ideas on contamination control! By A Customer A good introductory-level textbook on contamination control that that provides sufficient background knowledge for the lay person. Concepts were presented in a clear and concise manner. Could have been better if the book includes more diagrams and figures, though. See all 1 customer reviews...

In the tradition of its predecessors, this volume comprises a selection of the best papers presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Applications of Laser Techniques to Fluid Mechanics, held in Lisbon in July 2000. The papers reflect the state-of-the-art in laser applications of laser techniques in fluid mechanics describing novel ideas for instrumentation, instrumentation developments, results of measurements of wall-bounded flows, free flows and flames and flow and combustion in engines. The papers demonstrate the continuing interest in the development of an understanding of new methodologies and implementation in terms of new instrumentation.

Amazon Sales Rank: #10305957 in Books Published on: 2000-04-26 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 638 pages

All papers in these proceedings are in English. IFAE is an annual conference on high energy physics. Distinguished scientists discuss relevant topics of particle physics, cosmic ray and neutrino physics, as well as detector and accelerator technologies. Topics included are: the standard model, SUSY and beyond the standard model, heavy flavor physics, neutrinos and cosmic rays, as well as detectors and new technologies.

Amazon Sales Rank: #6151689 in Books Published on: 2005-10-20 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 342 pages

This volume contains the results of the priority programme Imaging Measurement Methods for Flow Analysis conducted in 2003-2009. This research programme was based on the fact, that experimental flow analysis has always played an important role in addition to theory and numerics. At the time, however, comparisons with numerical tools made it clear, that there are only few experimental procedures which can keep up with these increasingly powerful tools in respect to their informative value. The priority programme was to close this development gap by focusing on the investigation on efficient measurement methods to analyse complex flow fields and advancing these techniques to a widely renowned key technology. This book gives a state-of-the-art overview of current developments in the fields of image based flow measurements and analysis. The contributions to this book were presented at the concluding conference of the programme held May 14 – 15, 2009, at the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. The priority programme was funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation).

Amazon Sales Rank: #5724340 in Books Published on: 2009-06-12 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 338 pages

From the Back Cover This volume contains the results of the priority programme Imaging Measurement Methods for Flow Analysis conducted in 2003-2009. This research programme was based on the fact, that experimental flow analysis has always played an important role in addition to theory and numerics. At the time, however, comparisons with numerical tools made it clear, that there are only few experimental procedures which can keep up with these increasingly powerful tools in respect to their informative value. The priority programme was to close this development gap by focusing on the investigation on efficient measurement methods to analyse complex flow fields and advancing these techniques to a widely renowned key technology. This book gives a state-of-the-art overview of current developments in the fields of image based flow measurements and analysis. The contributions to this book were presented at the concluding conference of the programme held May 14 – 15, 2009, at the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. The priority programme was funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation). About the Author Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Nitsche holds the chair of Aerodynamics at the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics of the Technische Universität Berlin, and is coordinator of the priority programme 1147 "Imaging Measurement Methods for Flow Analysis" funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation).

Anthony Kessel explores the changing conceptions of air and health alongside historical developments in public health, and critically examines contemporary problems--conceptual, scientific, philosophical and ethical--in public health theory and practice. His book is a unique blend of public health science, history of medicine, ethics and philosophy. Its multi-disciplinary approach will be of interest to students as well as professionals in public health, environmental health, medicine, history of medicine, environmental philosophy, and medical ethics.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1996612 in Books Published on: 2011-04-14 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 258 pages

Review "Kessel successfully engages the reader in the important debate on air pollution and global warming, an expands the boundaries of the debate to include some of the philosophical bases of Western civilization. And that is not a mean feat."Sverre Vedal, Respiratory Care About the Author Anthony Kessel is Director of Public Health in Camden Primary Care Trust in London, and Senior Lecturer and Director of the 'International Programme for Ethics, Public Health and Human Rights' in the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Subjects extensively covered include asbestos, carbon dioxide, lead, nuclear accidents, non-ionizing radiation, stratospheric ozone, and visibility.This state-of-the-art compilation will facilitate the work of air pollution control agency personnel, air pollution research scientists, and air pollution consultants. It will also be useful to law firms involved in air pollution litigation and to air pollution equipment and instrument manufacturers. Key Features* acidic deposition (acid rain)* indoor air pollution* long range transport* risk assessment and management* hazardous and toxic substances

Amazon Sales Rank: #4622380 in Books Published on: 1986-09-11 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Hardcover 523 pages

Review "Access to these volumes, ... together with their predecessors, is essential for the serious student and practitioner in the field of air pollution and its control."--CLEAN AIR (AUSTRALIA)