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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Outer Space: An A to Z Guide to Facts and Figures
by Diego Mattarelli Emanuela PagliariAstronauts, rockets, and stars—oh my! Learn everything about outer space from A to Z! This isn&’t your normal alphabet book. Instead of reading about apples and zebras, your child can learn planets and galaxies! Each letter in this fun alphabet book pertains to an important topic that explores space and space travel. Packed with information and curiosities, children will learn about: Black holesMeteorsSpace StationsOrbitsRocket scientistsAnd more! Kids get enough of simple words in school and not all kids are interested in the alphabet and reading. Pique their interest with this colorful, illustrated book that they will be wanting to read again and again. Encourage your kids to learn their alphabet by associating fun facts about space to each letter. After reading this picture book, young readers will be able to say with confidence that they know space from A to Z!
Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders
by Barbara Fritchman Thompson Robert Bruce ThompsonWith the advent of inexpensive, high-power telescopes priced at under $250, amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone, and this is the ideal book to get you started. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders offers you a guide to the equipment you need, and shows you how and where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky -- double and multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.You get a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and terminology of astronomy, and specific advice about choosing, buying, using, and maintaining the equipment required for observing. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders is designed to be used in the field under the special red-colored lighting used by astronomers, and includes recommended observing targets for beginners and intermediate observers alike. You get detailed start charts and specific information about the best celestial objects.The objects in this book were chosen to help you meet the requirements for several lists of objects compiled by The Astronomical League.Binocular Messier ClubUrban Observing ClubDeep Sky Binocular ClubDouble Star ClubRASC Finest NGC ListCompleting the list for a particular observing club entitles anyone who is a member of the Astronomical League or RASC to an award, which includes a certificate and, in some cases, a lapel pin.This book is perfect for amateur astronomers, students, teachers, or anyone who is ready to dive into this rewarding hobby. Who knows? You might even find a new object, like amateur astronomer Jay McNeil. On a clear cold night in January 2004, he spotted a previously undiscovered celestial object near Orion, now called McNeil's Nebula. Discover what awaits you in the night sky with the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.
Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments
by Barbara Fritchman Thompson Robert Bruce ThompsonExperience the magic of biology in your own home lab. This hands-on introduction includes more than 30 educational (and fun) experiments that help you explore this fascinating field on your own. Perfect for middle- and high-school students and DIY enthusiasts, this full-color guide teaches you the basics of biology lab work and shows you how to set up a safe lab at home. The Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments is also written with the needs of homeschoolers firmly in mind, as well as adults who are eager to explore the science of nature as a life-long hobby. To get the most from the experiments, we recommend using this guide in conjunction with a standard biology text, such as the freely downloadable CK-12 Biology (ck-12.org). Master the use of the microscope, including sectioning and staining Build and observe microcosms, soda-bottle worlds of pond life Investigate the chemistry of life from simple acids, bases, and buffers to complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, and DNA Extract, isolate, and observe DNA Explore photosynthesis, osmosis, nitrogen fixation, and other life processes Investigate the cell cycle (mitosis and cytokinesis) Observe populations and ecosystems, and perform air and water pollution tests Investigate genetics and inheritance Do hands-on microbiology, from simple culturing to micro-evolution of bacteria by forced selection Gain hands-on lab experience to prepare for the AP Biology exam Through their company, The Home Scientist, LLC (thehomescientist.com/biology), the authors also offer inexpensive custom kits that provide specialized equipment and supplies you'll need to complete the experiments. Add a microscope and some common household items and you're good to go.
Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture, First Edition
by Robert Bruce ThompsonFor students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry -- not just to make pretty colors and stinky smells, but to learn how to do real lab work:
An Illustrated Guide to Linear Programming
by Dr Saul I. Gass"I would not hesitate to recommend the book." -- Industrial Engineering. Entertaining, nontechnical introduction covers basic concepts of linear programming and its relationship to operations research; geometric interpretation and problem solving, solution techniques, network problems, much more. Appendix offers precise statements of definitions, theorems, and techniques, additional computational procedures. Only high-school algebra needed. Bibliography.
Illustrated Microsoft® Office 365™ & Office 2016 Projects
by Carol M. CramThis highly visual book offers a wide array of interesting and challenging projects designed to apply the skills learned in any Office 2016 book. The Illustrated Projects book is for people who want more opportunities to practice important software skills.
Illustrated Series Collection, Microsoft 365 & Office 2021 Introductory (MindTap Course List)
by David W. Beskeen Carol M. Cram Jennifer Duffy Lisa Friedrichsen Lynn WermersIncluding the latest Microsoft 365 features and enhanced support for Mac users, Cengage's Illustrated Series Collection, Microsoft 365 & Office 2021 Introductory, 1st edition, helps you quickly master the nuances of Microsoft Office. Its concise, student-friendly approach uses a proven two-page layout that allows you to work through an entire task without turning the page. Each module begins with a brief overview of the principles covered while large, full-color screen images illustrate what you see on your computer. Module Learning Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives, and module scenarios are based on Burning Glass market insights data -- helping you sharpen the critical skills you need for real-world success. In addition, MindTap and SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources help maximize your study time -- and results.
The Illustrated Wavelet Transform Handbook: Introductory Theory and Applications in Science, Engineering, Medicine and Finance, Second Edition
by Paul S. AddisonThis second edition of The Illustrated Wavelet Transform Handbook: Introductory Theory and Applications in Science, Engineering, Medicine and Finance has been fully updated and revised to reflect recent developments in the theory and practical applications of wavelet transform methods. The book is designed specifically for the applied reader in science, engineering, medicine and finance. Newcomers to the subject will find an accessible and clear account of the theory of continuous and discrete wavelet transforms, while readers already acquainted with wavelets can use the book to broaden their perspective. One of the many strengths of the book is its use of several hundred illustrations, some in colour, to convey key concepts and their varied practical uses. Chapters exploring these practical applications highlight both the similarities and differences in wavelet transform methods across different disciplines and also provide a comprehensive list of over 1000 references that will serve as a valuable resource for further study. Paul Addison is a Technical Fellow with Medtronic, a global medical technology company. Previously, he was co-founder and CEO of start-up company, CardioDigital Ltd (and later co-founded its US subsidiary, CardioDigital Inc) - a company concerned with the development of novel wavelet-based methods for biosignal analysis. He has a master’s degree in engineering and a PhD in fluid mechanics, both from the University of Glasgow, Scotland (founded 1451). His former academic life as a tenured professor of fluids engineering included the output of a large number of technical papers, covering many aspects of engineering and bioengineering, and two textbooks: Fractals and Chaos: An Illustrated Course and the first edition of The Illustrated Wavelet Transform Handbook. At the time of publication, the author has over 100 issued US patents concerning a wide range of medical device technologies, many of these concerning the wavelet transform analysis of biosignals. He is both a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Physicist.
IM and SMS Reference Services for Libraries (Tech Set #19)
by Kathleen M. Dreyer Amanda BielskasLibraries that have considered incorporating IM or text services, but have not yet done so, would do especially well to consult this book. - Alexa Pearce, Librarian for Journalism, Media, Culture & Communication at Bobst Library at New York University Users want real-time answers to their reference questions wherever and whenever they are. Increasingly, that means SMS and IM services. Providing those is easier than you might think! This manual offers information on the technological aspects of providing such a service, as well as how to create a training program for librarians and how to build an internship program to expand the service. The authors walk you through choosing the right software, including setting up a Google Voice account instead of buying a cell phone for your text messaging reference service. It also covers how to assess the needs of your library, get staff buy-in to implement a new program and change the culture at your library, as well as organize and implement a staff training program.
Image Analysis: 23rd Scandinavian Conference, SCIA 2023, Sirkka, Finland, April 18–21, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13885)
by Rikke Gade Michael Felsberg Joni-Kristian KämäräinenThis two-volume set (LNCS 13885-13886) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd Scandinavian Conference on Image Analysis, SCIA 2023, held in Lapland, Finland, in April 2023.The 67 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. The contributions are structured in topical sections on datasets and evaluation; action and behaviour recognition; image and video processing, analysis, and understanding; detection, recognition, classification, and localization in 2D and/or 3D; machine learning and deep learning; segmentation, grouping, and shape; vision for robotics and autonomous vehicles; biometrics, faces, body gestures and pose; 3D vision from multiview and other sensors; vision applications and systems.
Image Analysis: 23rd Scandinavian Conference, SCIA 2023, Sirkka, Finland, April 18–21, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13886)
by Rikke Gade Michael Felsberg Joni-Kristian KämäräinenThis two-volume set (LNCS 13885-13886) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd Scandinavian Conference on Image Analysis, SCIA 2023, held in Lapland, Finland, in April 2023.The 67 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. The contributions are structured in topical sections on datasets and evaluation; action and behaviour recognition; image and video processing, analysis, and understanding; detection, recognition, classification, and localization in 2D and/or 3D; machine learning and deep learning; segmentation, grouping, and shape; vision for robotics and autonomous vehicles; biometrics, faces, body gestures and pose; 3D vision from multiview and other sensors; vision applications and systems.
Image Analysis and Modeling in Ophthalmology
by Jasjit S. Suri U. Rajendra Acharya Aurélio Campilho E. Y. K. NgDigital fundus images can effectively diagnose glaucoma and diabetes retinopathy, while infrared imaging can show changes in the vascular tissues. Likening the eye to the conventional camera, Image Analysis and Modeling in Ophthalmology explores the application of advanced image processing in ocular imaging. This book considers how images can be us
Image Analysis and Processing – ICIAP 2022: 21st International Conference, Lecce, Italy, May 23–27, 2022, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13233)
by Stan Sclaroff Cosimo Distante Marco Leo Giovanni M. Farinella Federico TombariThe proceedings set LNCS 13231, 13232, and 13233 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2022, which was held during May 23-27, 2022, in Lecce, Italy,The 168 papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 307 submissions. They deal with video analysis and understanding; pattern recognition and machine learning; deep learning; multi-view geometry and 3D computer vision; image analysis, detection and recognition; multimedia; biomedical and assistive technology; digital forensics and biometrics; image processing for cultural heritage; robot vision; etc.
Image Analysis and Processing – ICIAP 2022: 21st International Conference, Lecce, Italy, May 23–27, 2022, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13231)
by Stan Sclaroff Cosimo Distante Marco Leo Giovanni M. Farinella Federico TombariThe proceedings set LNCS 13231, 13232, and 13233 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2022, which was held during May 23-27, 2022, in Lecce, Italy,The 168 papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 307 submissions. They deal with video analysis and understanding; pattern recognition and machine learning; deep learning; multi-view geometry and 3D computer vision; image analysis, detection and recognition; multimedia; biomedical and assistive technology; digital forensics and biometrics; image processing for cultural heritage; robot vision; etc.
Image Analysis and Processing – ICIAP 2023: 22nd International Conference, ICIAP 2023, Udine, Italy, September 11–15, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14233)
by Gian Luca Foresti Andrea Fusiello Edwin HancockThis two-volume set LNCS 14233-14234 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2023, held in Udine, Italy, during September 11–15, 2023.The 85 full papers presented together with 7 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. The conference focuses on video analysis and understanding; pattern recognition and machine learning; deep learning; multi-view geometry and 3D computer vision; image analysis, detection and recognition; multimedia; biomedical and assistive technology; digital forensics and biometrics; image processing for cultural heritage; and robot vision.
Image Analysis and Processing – ICIAP 2023: 22nd International Conference, ICIAP 2023, Udine, Italy, September 11–15, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14234)
by Gian Luca Foresti Andrea Fusiello Edwin HancockThis two-volume set LNCS 14233-14234 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2023, held in Udine, Italy, during September 11–15, 2023.The 85 full papers presented together with 7 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. The conference focuses on video analysis and understanding; pattern recognition and machine learning; deep learning; multi-view geometry and 3D computer vision; image analysis, detection and recognition; multimedia; biomedical and assistive technology; digital forensics and biometrics; image processing for cultural heritage; and robot vision.
Image Analysis and Processing. ICIAP 2022 Workshops: ICIAP International Workshops, Lecce, Italy, May 23–27, 2022, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13374)
by Cosimo Distante Pier Luigi Mazzeo Stan Sclaroff Emanuele FrontoniThe two-volume set LNCS 13373 and 13374 constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 21st International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2022, held in Lecce, Italy, in May 2022.The 96 revised full papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 157 submissions.ICIAP 2022 presents the following Sixteen workshops:Volume I:GoodBrother workshop on visual intelligence for active and assisted livingParts can worth like the Whole - PART 2022Workshop on Fine Art Pattern Extraction and Recognition - FAPERWorkshop on Intelligent Systems in Human and Artificial Perception - ISHAPE 2022Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics in Computer-Aided Diagnosis - AIRCADDeep-Learning and High Performance Computing to Boost Biomedical Applications - DeepHealthVolume II: Human Behaviour Analysis for Smart City Environment Safety - HBAxSCESBinary is the new Black (and White): Recent Advances on Binary Image ProcessingArtificial Intelligence for preterm infants’ healthCare - AI-careTowards a Complete Analysis of People: From Face and Body to Clothes - T-CAPArtificial Intelligence for Digital Humanities - AI4DHMedical Transformers - MEDXFLearning in Precision Livestock Farming - LPLFWorkshop on Small-Drone Surveillance, Detection and Counteraction Techniques - WOSDETCMedical Imaging Analysis For Covid-19 - MIACOVID 2022Novel Benchmarks and Approaches for Real-World Continual Learning - CL4REAL
Image Analysis and Processing - ICIAP 2023 Workshops: Udine, Italy, September 11–15, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14365)
by Gian Luca Foresti Andrea Fusiello Edwin HancockThe two-volume set LNCS 14365 and 14366 constitutes the papers of workshops hosted by the 22nd International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2023, held in Udine, Italy, in September 2023.In total, 72 workshop papers and 10 industrial poster session papers have been accepted for publication. Part I of the set, volume 14365, contains 10 papers from the industrial poster session, and 31 papers from the following workshops:– Advances in Gaze Analysis, Visual attention and Eye-gaze modelling (AGAVE)– Beyond Vision: Physics meets AI (BVPAI)– Automatic Affect Analysis and Synthesis (3AS)– International Contest on Fire Detection (ONFIRE)– Recent Advances in Digital Security: Biometrics and Forensics (BioFor)– Computer Vision for Environment Monitoring and Preservation (CVEMP)– Generation of Human Face and Body Behavior (GHB)
Image Analysis and Processing - ICIAP 2023 Workshops: Udine, Italy, September 11–15, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14366)
by Gian Luca Foresti Andrea Fusiello Edwin HancockThe two-volume set LNCS 14365 and 14366 constitutes the papers of workshops hosted by the 22nd International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2023, held in Udine, Italy, in September 2023.In total, 72 workshop papers and 10 industrial poster session papers have been accepted for publication. Part II of the set, volume 14366, contains 41 papers from the following workshops:– Medical Imaging Hub:• Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics in Computer-Aided Diagnosis (AIR-CAD)• Multi-Modal Medical Imaging Processing (M3IP)• Federated Learning in Medical Imaging and Vision (FedMed)– Digital Humanities Hub:• Artificial Intelligence for Digital Humanities (AI4DH)• Fine Art Pattern Extraction and Recognition (FAPER)• Pattern Recognition for Cultural Heritage (PatReCH)• Visual Processing of Digital Manuscripts: Workflows, Pipelines, BestPractices (ViDiScript)
Image Analysis and Recognition: 15th International Conference, ICIAR 2018, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, June 27–29, 2018, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #10882)
by Aurélio Campilho Fakhri Karray Bart ter Haar RomenyThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Image Analysis and Recognition, ICIAR 2018, held in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, in June 2018.The 91 full papers presented together with 15 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 179 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Enhancement, Restoration and Reconstruction, Image Segmentation, Detection, Classication and Recognition, Indexing and Retrieval, Computer Vision, Activity Recognition, Traffic and Surveillance, Applications, Biomedical Image Analysis, Diagnosis and Screening of Ophthalmic Diseases, and Challenge on Breast Cancer Histology Images.
Image Analysis and Recognition: 17th International Conference, ICIAR 2020, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, June 24–26, 2020, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12132)
by Aurélio Campilho Fakhri Karray Zhou WangThis two-volume set LNCS 12131 and LNCS 12132 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Image Analysis and Recognition, ICIAR 2020, held in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, in June 2020.The 54 full papers presented together with 15 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 123 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: image processing and analysis; video analysis; computer vision; 3D computer vision; machine learning; medical image and analysis; analysis of histopathology images; diagnosis and screening of ophthalmic diseases; and grand challenge on automatic lung cancer patient management.Due to the corona pandemic, ICIAR 2020 was held virtually only.
Image Analysis Applications
by Rangachar Kasturi, Mohan M. TrivediThis book presents a wide spectrum of applications where image analysis has been successfully employed, providing the reader with an insight into the merits or demerits of a particular technique. It deals with the domain of graphics recognition, document analysis, and map data interpretation.
Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing: With Algorithms for Python, Fourth Edition
by Morton John CantyImage Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing: With Algorithms for Python, Fourth Edition, is focused on the development and implementation of statistically motivated, data-driven techniques for digital image analysis of remotely sensed imagery and it features a tight interweaving of statistical and machine learning theory of algorithms with computer codes. It develops statistical methods for the analysis of optical/infrared and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, including wavelet transformations, kernel methods for nonlinear classification, as well as an introduction to deep learning in the context of feed forward neural networks. New in the Fourth Edition: An in-depth treatment of a recent sequential change detection algorithm for polarimetric SAR image time series. The accompanying software consists of Python (open source) versions of all of the main image analysis algorithms. Presents easy, platform-independent software installation methods (Docker containerization). Utilizes freely accessible imagery via the Google Earth Engine and provides many examples of cloud programming (Google Earth Engine API). Examines deep learning examples including TensorFlow and a sound introduction to neural networks, Based on the success and the reputation of the previous editions and compared to other textbooks in the market, Professor Canty’s fourth edition differs in the depth and sophistication of the material treated as well as in its consistent use of computer codes to illustrate the methods and algorithms discussed. It is self-contained and illustrated with many programming examples, all of which can be conveniently run in a web browser. Each chapter concludes with exercises complementing or extending the material in the text.
Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications: 13th Conference On Image And Graphics Technologies And Applications, Igta 2018, Beijing, China, April 8-10, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (Communications In Computer And Information Science #875)
by Yongtian Wang Zhiguo Jiang Yuxin PengThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2018, held in Beijing, China in April, 2018. The 64 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They provide a forum for sharing progresses in the areas of image processing technology; image analysis and understanding; computer vision and pattern recognition; big data mining, computer graphics and VR; as well as image technology applications.
Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications: 16th Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies, IGTA 2021, Beijing, China, June 6–7, 2021, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1480)
by Yongtian Wang Weitao SongThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2021, held in Beijing, China in June, 2021. The 21 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 86 submissions. They provide a forum for sharing progresses in the areas of image processing technology; image analysis and understanding; computer vision and pattern recognition; big data mining, computer graphics and VR, as well as image technology applications. The volume contains the following thematic blocks: image processing and enhancement techniques (image information acquisition, image/video coding, image/video transmission, image/video storage, compression, completion, dehazing, reconstruction and display, etc.); biometric identification techniques (biometric identification and authentication techniques including face, fingerprint, iris and palm-print, etc.); machine vision and 3D reconstruction (visual information acquisition, camera calibration, stereo vision, 3D reconstruction, and applications of machine vision in industrial inspection, etc.); image/video big data analysis and understanding (object detection and recognition, image/video retrieval, image segmentation, matching, analysis and understanding); computer graphics (modeling, rendering, algorithm simplification and acceleration techniques, realistic scene generation, 3D reconstruction algorithm, system and application, etc.); virtual reality and human-computer interaction (virtual scene generation techniques, tracing and positioning techniques for large-scale space, augmented reality techniques, human-computer interaction techniques based on computer vision, etc.); applications of image and graphics (image/video processing and transmission, biomedical engineering applications, information security, digital watermarking, text processing and transmission, remote sensing, telemetering, etc.); other research works and surveys related to the applications of image and graphics technology.