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User-Centric and Information-Centric Networking and Services: Access Networks, Storage and Cloud Perspective
by M. Bala KrishnaUser-Centric Networks (UCN) and Information-Centric Networks (ICN) are new communication paradigms to increase the efficiency of content delivery and also content availability. In this new concept, the network infrastructure actively contributes to content caching and distribution. This book presents the basic concepts of UCN and ICN, describes the main architecture proposals for these networks, and discusses the main challenges to their development. The book also looks at the current challenges for this concept, including naming, routing and caching on the network-core elements, several aspects of content security, user privacy, and practical issues in implementing UCN and ICN.
User-friendly Legal Science
by Petri MäntysaariThis book defines the characteristics of a new discipline that is both legal and scientific: user-friendly legal science.Focusing on how legal tools and practices can be used to achieve objectives in different contexts, it offers an alternative to doctrinal research, law-and-something disciplines, and the traditional interdisciplinary approach.The book not only defines the new discipline’s research approach, point of view, theory-building, and research methods, it also shows how it relates to other scientific disciplines and how existing doctrinal legal disciplines can be upgraded into scientific disciplines.
User-Generated Content and its Impact on Branding
by Severin DennhardtThe emergence of social media as one of the driving forces of consumers' online experiences today also challenges our current understanding on marketing and brand management. The effects of brands' social media involvement are to this day uncertain. Severin Dennhardt shows that social media and user-generated brands do have a strong influence on brands. Four independent studies demonstrate that first, successful brands can be created in virtual worlds, second, user-generated content drives the creation of unique brands, third social media strongly influences the social value perception of brands, and fourth, social media impacts consumers' purchase decision process.
Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: Essentials of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (Second Edition)
by The Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group EditorsEvidence-based medicine involves the careful interpretation of medical studies and its clinical application. And no resource helps you do it better-and faster-than Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: Essentials of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice. This streamlined reference distills the most clinically-relevant coverage from the parent Users' Guide Manual into one highly-focused, portable resource. Praised for its clear explanations of detailed statistical and mathematical principles, The Essentials concisely covers all the basic concepts of evidence-based medicine--everything you need to deliver optimal patient care. It's a perfect at-a-glance source for busy clinicians and students, helping you distinguish between solid medical evidence and poor medical evidence, tailor evidence-based medicine for each patient, and much more. Now in its second edition, this carry-along quick reference is more clinically relevant--and more essential--than ever!
Uses of Comparative Mythology: Essays on the Work of Joseph Campbell (Routledge Library Editions: Myth Ser. #3)
by Kenneth L. GoldenThis collection, first published in 1992, offers critical-interpretive essays on various aspects of the work of Joseph Campbell (1904-1987), one of a very few international experts on myth. Joseph Campbell examines myths and mythologies from a comparative point of view, and he stresses those similarities among myths the world over as they suggest an existing, transcendent unity of all humankind. His interpretations foster an openness, even a generous appreciation of, all myths; and he attempts to generate a broad, sympathetic understanding of the role of these 'stories' in human history, in our present-day lives, and in the possibilities of our future.
Using Adobe Digital Publishing Suite: A Guide for Interactive Designers
by Wood BrianUsing Adobe Digital Publishing Suite is for those who want to create apps for devices like iPad using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. In this book, we will cover the entire creation process from designing the app in InDesign to uploading it to an app store. The tips and notes along the way will give you extra insights or faster ways to do things, as well as help you avoid typical pitfalls.
Using Adobe Digital Publishing Suite
by Wood BrianUsing Adobe Digital Publishing Suite is for those who want to create apps for devices like iPad using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. In this book, we will cover the entire creation process from designing the app in InDesign to uploading it to an app store. The tips and notes along the way will give you extra insights or faster ways to do things, as well as help you avoid typical pitfalls.
Using Android as a ‘Reading and a Writing Device’ - WBM (World Bank Modules)
by BookshareThis comprehensive document focuses on leveraging Android devices as efficient reading and writing tools for individuals with print disabilities, particularly visual impairments or dyslexia. It begins by detailing the setup and customization of TalkBack, the screen reader, elucidating settings, gestures, and keyboard shortcuts to enhance accessibility. Additionally, it covers the use of Magnification, enabling users to zoom in and out of the screen with tailored settings and gestures. The document introduces Dolphin EasyReader, a versatile reading app supporting various file formats like EPUB, Word, and audio books, offering synchronization, navigation, and customization features. It also guides users on writing in different languages through an external keyboard, providing options for phonetic or traditional typing methods. Furthermore, it delves into browsing the web using Chrome alongside TalkBack, emphasizing reading controls, keyboard shortcuts, and simplified view access for efficient web navigation. Complemented by video tutorials, resource links, and annexures, this document serves as a comprehensive guide, empowering individuals with print disabilities to maximize Android devices as effective tools for reading and writing.
Using Narrative in Research
by Christine BoldUsing Narrative in Research by Christine Bold provides an accessible, easy-to-understand guide to the theory and practice of the use of narrative in research. Written with those new to narrative in mind, this book will enable readers to understand the origins of narrative traditions and to plan and carry out a narrative study of their own. Christine Bold's book examines narrative approaches across a range of research contexts and disciplinary boundaries and will be of equal value to practitioners and academic students and researchers alike. Drawing on a range of real-life examples of narrative studies, Using Narrative in Research will enable readers to provide a sound justification for adopting a narrative-based approach and will help them to write about and write up narrative in research. This book examines: * How we design research projects with a narrative approach * Ethics * Narrative thinking * Collecting narrative data * Analysing narrative data * Representation in narrative analysis * Reporting and writing up narrative research.
Using Research Instruments: A Guide for Researchers (Routledge Study Guides)
by Peter Birmingham David WilkinsonClear, accessible and practical, this guide introduces the first-time researcher to the various instruments used in social research. It assesses a broad range of research instruments - from the well-established to the innovative - enabling readers to decide which are particularly well suited to their research.The book covers: questionnaires interviews content analysis focus groups observation researching the things people say and do. This book is particularly suitable for work-based and undergraduate researchers in education, social policy and social work, nursing and business administration. It draws numerous examples from actual research projects, which readers can adapt for their own purposes. Written in a fresh and jargon-free style, the book assumes no prior knowledge and is firmly rooted in the authors' own extensive research experience.Using Research Instruments is the ideal companion volume to The Researcher's Toolkit. Together they offer a superb practical introduction to conducting a social research project.
Using Social Theory in Educational Research: A Practical Guide
by Mark DressmanUsing Social Theory in Educational Research is organised to help practising educators and novice researchers who have little familiarity with social theory to: be introduced to major schools of social theory, their basic concepts, and their general applicability to educational issues develop an understanding of and appreciation for its potential to improve their own practice gain practical insight into how theory can function as a warrant, or support, for data interpretation through the use of multiple practical examples, learn how to integrate theory into their own work more effectively Selected Contents: 1. Getting Theoretical 2. An Illustrated Tour of How Theory Works (and Doesn’t Work) in Educational Research 3. Framing Research Theoretically, Part One: Planning and Data Collection 4. Framing Research Theoretically 5.When Research Meets Research
USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder
by DK EyewitnessBreathtaking and awe-inspiring, the USA National Parks never fail to amaze. Distinguished by rust-red canyons, snow-capped peaks and silent forests, they&’re yours to roam. Immerse yourself and your family in these ancient lands, explore their heritage and find out what makes them unique.Whether it&’s your dream to check the Grand Canyon off your bucket list, discover Alaska&’s Denali Park, and explore Florida&’s Everglades, or if you&’re simply seeking inspiration for your next trip to the great outdoors, USA National Parks Lands of Wonder ensures you experience all the American wilderness has to offer. USA National Parks Lands of Wonder truly brings all 62 National Parks to life, celebrating the country&’s most breathtaking landscapes. USA National Parks is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside USA National Parks you will find: • Inspiring photography throughout that evokes the majesty of the national parks • &‘Focus On&’ sections including features on National Parks throughout each season, best times to visit, and geographical insights • Practical tips on what to enjoy during your trip, including popular hikes, bird-watching tips, and activities for the whole family to enjoy • &‘Did You Know?&’ sections featured throughout to test your knowledge on the culture, history and wildlife of the National Parks you visit • &‘Ways To Explore&’ sections featured throughout to maximize your adventures, offering ideas such as camping, picnicking, hiking, sledging, night-watching and walking • Expert led hike Trails with easy, moderate and challenging options to plan your route ahead of your trip • Covers: Yellowstone, Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Wind Caves, Mesa Verde, Glacier Rocky Mountain, Lassen Volcanic, Hawai&’i Volcanoes, Denali, Grand Canyon, Zion, Acadia, Hot Springs, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Carlsbad Caverns, Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah, Olympic, Kings Canyon, Isle Royale, Mammoth Cave, Big Bend, Everglades, Virgin Islands, Haleakalā, Petrified Forest, Canyonlands, North Cascades, Redwood, Capitol Reef, Arches, Guadalupe Mountains, Voyageurs, Theodore Roosevelt, Badlands, Channel Islands, Biscayne, Katma,i Glacier Bay, Gates of the Arctic, Kenai Fjords, Kobuk Valley, Lake Clark, Wrangell St. Elias, Great Basin, National Park of American Samoa, Dry Tortugas, Death Valley, Saguaro, Joshua Tree, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Cuyahoga Valley, Congaree, Great Sand Dunes, Pinnacles, Gateway Arch, Indiana Dunes, White Sands Seeking more adventures in the USA? Don&’t forget to check out DK Eyewitness Southwest USA, DK Eyewitness Florida, DK Eyewitness New England, DK Eyewitness Hawaii, DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest, and DK Eyewitness USA to make the most of your trip and achieve the adventure of a lifetime.About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Usos y costumbres de la Biblia: Manual ilustrado, revisado y actualizado
by J. I. PackerDeje que las Escrituras cobren vida en este estudio de unvolumen de la vida y los tiempos de la Biblia que todos deben tener.Esta guíaenciclopédica totalmente ilustrada de los usos, costumbres y épocas de laBiblia pone una cantidad impresionante de información al alcance de sus dedos. Másde cuarenta secciones abarcan gente de la Biblia y cómo vivía, desde la vida enfamilia hasta la ley y el transporte. Este volumen de precio cómodo ofrece másde 6,000 temas y datos, haciendo que las maravillas de las culturas bíblicassean más accesibles que nunca.
Utah Driver Handbook
by Utah Department of Public Safety - Driver License Division<p>This manual contains the rules which should be followed when operating any vehicle on Utah roads. The operator of a bicycle must obey the same rules of the road, and has the same rights and duties as the operator of a motor vehicle or other vehicle. <p>NOTE: Please beware of imitator websites. For accurate Driver License information and forms visit: dld.utah.gov.</p>
Utah Trivia
by Kent PowellUtah Trivia is the who, when, what, where, and how book of the great state of Utah. Filled with interesting questions and answers about well-known and not-so-well-known facts of this colorful, historic state, Utah Trivia will provide hours of entertainment and education for use in a wide variety of settings-home, office, school, parties-it focuses on the history, culture, people, and places of the fascinating Beehive State. Utah Trivia is readily adaptable for use with trivia format games.
Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More
by David Ellingson EddingtonUtahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names and more ranges from the characteristic to the bizarreThe Beehive State's iconic vistas are singular and distinctive. So too are its colloquialisms, peculiar place names and landmark firsts. Confusion from local dialect ultimately thwarted a would be robber in Salt Lake City. The proper pronunciation of Tooele might surprise visitors, while residents still debate its origins. And, phrases once thought to be solely Utahn often prove otherwise. The world's first department store was born out of xenophobia and religious persecution in 1869. Martha Hughes Cannon followed through on Brigham Young's encouraging women to become physicians. She later became the first female state senator in the United States, defeating her own husband. Examining everything from phonetics to history, BYU Linguistics Professor David Eddington reveals the roots of what is truly, uniquely Utah.
Uterine Fibroids: The Complete Guide (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Elizabeth A. StewartProviding the most reliable and up-to-date information on this very common and difficult disorder, Dr. Stewart helps women understand uterine fibroids and make the best possible choices about their care.You've called in sick today. Your back and legs hurt. Your abdomen is bloated and more than a little uncomfortable. You are having your period, and the bleeding is so heavy you can't even think about leaving the house. You have uterine fibroids.One in every four women see their lives affected by uterine fibroids, which can cause heavy bleeding, abdominal bloating, pain, and infertility. The symptoms can be mildly annoying or life altering in severity. Until recently, hysterectomy was the only way to cure fibroids, and each year more than 200,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States to treat these noncancerous growths. But hysterectomy isn’t always the best solution. The procedure can be devastating for women who were planning to get pregnant, and it is a significant surgery for anyone. In this comprehensive and compassionate guide, Dr. Elizabeth A. Stewart helps women understand the treatment options now available.An internationally recognized expert on fibroids, Dr. Stewart describes all the available medical and surgical treatments as well as alternative and complementary therapies. In addition to hysterectomy, she explains uterine artery embolization (UAE), noninvasive focused ultrasound (FUS), and innovative hormone treatments. Simple diagrams and photographs illustrate the condition—and its treatment. Dr. Stewart encourages women with fibroids to learn as much as they can before choosing a treatment plan. Providing the most reliable and up-to-date information on this very common and difficult disorder, she helps women understand uterine fibroids and make the best possible choices about their care.
Utopía para realistas: A favor de la renta básica universal, la semana laboral de 15 horas y un mundo sin fronteras
by Rutger BregmanUn ensayo ágil para reflexionar sobre el tipo de sociedad en la que vivimos y cómo resolver la gran paradoja de nuestro tiempo: que en la era de la abundancia, millones de personas sufran escasez. ¡Pongámonos a pensar. Soñemos con la Utopía! Fruto del espectacular avance de la ciencia en los últimos decenios, la globalización está transformando de forma radical el orden social y económico del siglo XXI. En un mundo más pequeño y conectado, el progreso y el bienestar llegan hasta el último rincón del planeta, rescatando de la miseria a cientos de millones de personas. Sin embargo, la nueva economía virtual, sumada a la progresiva sustitución del trabajo humano por robots y computadoras, ha generado también un incremento de la desigualdad de tal dimensión que preocupa incluso a quienes no la padecen. La distribución del trabajo y la acumulación de la riqueza se ha distorsionado, tensando a la sociedad hasta el punto de asomarse al abismo de la ruptura. La incertidumbre y el desconcierto se instalan en la gente y los políticos no ofrecen una respuesta racional sino al contrario, algunos apelan a las emociones más primarias. No la ofrecen porque no la tienen, y no la tienen, sencillamente, porque no son capaces de imaginar un sistema diferente. Este libro, que ya ha provocado un impacto considerable en su versión digital abreviada, llama a encarar el desafío desde una óptica tan audaz como realista. Rutger Bregman no propone recetas milagrosas ni fórmulas magistrales. Reconoce las dificultades que entraña un cambio profundo del modelo social, y está convencido de que éste no surgirá de un genio solitario ni de ningún grupo de iluminados, sino de arraigar en la conciencia colectiva la idea de que otro modelo es posible y beneficioso para todos. La crítica ha dicho...«Brillante, completo, verdaderamente esclarecedor y sumamente legible. De lectura obligatoria para quienes se preocupan por las injusticias de la sociedad actual y quieren contribuir a remediarlas.»Zygmunt Bauman «Si estás aburrido de debates trillados y trasnochados sobre derechas e izquierdas, disfrutarás del pensamiento audaz, las ideas frescas, la prosa vívida y los argumentos basados en datos que contiene este libro.»Steven Pinker «Un libro brillante, que todos deberían leer. Bregman nos muestra que hemos estado mirando el mundo del revés. Al darle la vuelta, de repente, atisbamos nuevos caminos para avanzar. Si conseguimos que suficiente gente lea este libro, el mundo empezará a ser un lugar mejor.»Richard Wilkinson, coautor de Desigualdad: Un análisis de la (in)felicidad colectiva «Antes de rechazar la idea de la renta básica universal, reflexionemos con calma sobre las condiciones concretas de su aplicación. Un proyecto así puede ser económicamente factible y socialmente audaz. Y, contrariamente a lo que alegan quienes confunden solidaridad con farniente, podría suponer una revalorización del trabajo y de los salarios bajos, que mediante este ingreso se beneficiarían de un verdadero derecho a la formación y de un aumento automático de su sueldo neto.»Le Monde, 25 de enero de 2017. Firmado por Antoine Bozio, Thomas Breda, Julia Cagé, Lucas Chancel, Elise Huillery, Camille Landais, Dominique Méda, Thomas Piketty, Emmanuel Saez y Tancrède Voituriez
Utopias and Utopians: An Historical Dictionary of Attempts to Make the World a Better Place and Those Who Were Involved
by Richard C. S. TrahairUtopian ventures are worth close attention, to help us understand why some succeed and others fail, for they offer hope for an improved life on earth. Utopias and Utopians is a comprehensive guide to utopian communities and their founders. Some works look at literary utopias or political utopias, etc., and others examine the utopias of only one country: this work examines utopias from antiquity to the present and surveys utopian efforts around the world. Of more than 600 alphabetically arranged entries roughly half are descriptions of utopian ventures; the other half are biographies of those who were involved. Entries are followed by a list of sources and a general bibliography concludes the volume.
The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless Fact-O-Pedia: A Startling Collection of Over 1,000 Things You'll Never Need to Know
by Garry Bennett Charlotte LoweDid you know that cats were once used to deliver mail in Belgium? That the "huddle" in football became popular after a deaf player began using it to prevent other teams from reading his sign language? That the average American eats 30 pounds of cheese in a year? Organized from A to Z, there are over 1,000 trivia tidbits for you to peruse. Start off with little-known facts about Aristotle and Barbie, and continue until you've discovered hidden gems about zombies, zippers, and more! Did you know that Levi Strauss originally intended to sell canvas tents to miners in California but ended up using the fabric to make what the prospectors really needed--pants? Or that a chicken in Colorado had its head cut off and managed to live for another two years? Did you know that if Americans were to switch just 10 percent of their total mileage to scooters, we would consume 14 million gallons less fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by 324 million pounds in just one day? Or that on May 15th, 1950, Coca-Cola became the first product ever to appear on the cover of Time magazine?
The Uzi Submachine Gun
by Johnny Shumate Chris McnabThe Uzi submachine gun is one of the most recognizable weapons in history. Its familiarity stems in part from the sheer diversity of its users. Uzis have been seen gripped and fired by US secret service agents and SWAT teams, Israeli soldiers, European special forces, as well as criminals and terrorists the world over. The reasons they use the Uzi are simple - it provides devastating close-range firepower in a reliable, highly compact weapon.The Uzi Submachine Gun tells the story of this unique weapon. It not only explores the gun's technical development and specifications, and its history, but also describes the Uzi's combat use in a wide range of contexts, from Israeli soldiers battling on the Golan Heights in 1967, through to modern pirates operating off the coast of Somalia. The Uzi also thrives in various commercial markets, being a high-selling semi-auto design in the United States, for example. With a name given popular currency by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Simpsons, the term 'Uzi' is instantly recognizable. The full extent of its capabilities, however, are not thoroughly understood, and this book presents the facts and challenges the myths of this remarkable weapon.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Vacation Crafting: 150+ Summer Camp Projects for Boys & Girls to Make (BigFoot Search and Find)
by Suzanne McNeillGet crafty wherever you go with this treasure trove of fun, family-friendly projects from friendship bracelets to tie-dye, bead crafts, and much more! Inspired by the classic crafts of summer camp, Vacation Crafting provides more than one hundred fifty child-friendly projects for girls and boys ages 4 to 12. Kids will learn to make friendship bracelets, woven potholders, pony bead animals, plastic lanyards, wire art, rubber band jewelry, foam crafts, scoubidou, paracord gear, and more. Using inexpensive, readily available craft supplies that are easy to take along to the mountains or beach, the crafting projects featured in this volume are the perfect activity for any family vacation. They are also a sure way to liven up parties, scout meetings, rainy days, and after-school activities. Color photos, supply lists, easy-to-follow instructions, and patterns make it easy to supervise the fun.
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child
by Robert W. SearsWith the spate of publicity surrounding the possible health risks posed by childhood immunization, parents are no longer simply following doctor's orders and automatically having their children vaccinated. Instead, they are asking questions. The problem is the search for answers only leads parents to conflicting, one-sided information: doctors claim that parents are endangering their child's life if they refuse shots, while radical vaccine opponents claim parents are endangering their child's life if they accept shots. With THE VACCINE BOOK, parents finally have one, fair, impartial, fact-based resource they can turn to for answers. Each chapter is devoted to a disease/vaccine pair and offer a comprehensive discussion of what the disease is, how common or rare it is, how serious or harmless it is, the ingredients of the vaccine, and any possible side effects from the vaccine. Ultimately, parents will have to make their own informed decisions as Dr. Bob Sears is neither pro-vaccine nor anti-vaccine. But THE VACCINE BOOK will provide exactly the information parents want and need as they make their way through the vaccination maze.
Vaccines 2.0: The Careful Parent's Guide to Making Safe Vaccination Choices for Your Family
by Dan Olmsted Mark BlaxillThe CDC's bloated vaccine schedule has doubled since 1988, after the federal government gave pharmaceutical companies immunity from lawsuits. Autism and other childhood disorders like asthma, ADHD, juvenile diabetes and digestive ailments have skyrocketed. And parents are understandably nervous, desperate for objective guidance that takes those concerns seriously.Vaccines 2.0 looks at the lengthy roster of today's recommended injections, the documented risks that accompany them, and helps parents choose a schedule based on unbiased, uncensored, unconflicted science. From whether to get a flu shot during pregnancy--and how to avoid dangerous mercury if you do--to the Hep B shot within hours of birth, to the controversial Gardasil vaccine for preteens, Vaccines 2.0/i> provides the tools to decide for yourself.The three sections cover: Why should you care? What should you know? What can you do? The exclusive Risk-Reward Assessment assigns a numerical score to each of the 14 recommended vaccines. Also included is information on learning to spot, report and treat side effects; talking to your doctor and finding a sympathetic one if you can't, and comparing alternative schedules if you decide to delay or skip shots. When it comes to your child, it's your choice. Vaccines 2.0 will give you the information you need to choose wisely.