English | 2022 | ISBN: 1509545417 | 207 pages | True PDF | 7.01 MB
The most intense hopes and fears of our collective lives centre around large-scale events – from competitions, celebrations and festivals to environmental disasters, pandemics and terror attacks. The media are a crucial part of this process: they enable the planning, resource allocation and circulation of the vital information needed to mount major events. They are also where traces of events are stored for history. In short, large-scale and collective events have been, and still are, mediated.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1032168714 | 675 pages | True PDF | 8.66 MB
Now in its fifth edition, this textbook combines comprehensive coverage with rigorous analysis of a key area of the law. The author illuminates how the courts strive to strike a balance between the freedoms and responsibilities of the press on the one hand and an individual's right to privacy on the other.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1978831064| 615 pages | True PDF | 108.81 MB
The Fifth edition of this classic textbook includes a solutions manual. Extensive supplemental instructor resources are forthcoming in the Fall of 2022.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1032246480 | 292 pages | True PDF | 54.06 MB
Soon, robots will leave the factories and make their way into living rooms, supermarkets, and care facilities. They will cooperate with humans in everyday life, taking on more than just practical tasks. How should they communicate with us? Do they need eyes, a screen, or arms? Should they resemble humans? Or may they enrich social situations precisely because they act so differently from humans?

English | 2022 | ISBN: 0323905048 | 346 pages | True PDF EPUB | 48.25 MB
Mathematical Analysis of Infectious Diseases updates on the mathematical and epidemiological analysis of infectious diseases. Epidemic mathematical modeling and analysis is important, not only to understand disease progression, but also to provide predictions about the evolution of disease. One of the main focuses of the book is the transmission dynamics of the infectious diseases like COVID-19 and the intervention strategies. It also discusses optimal control strategies like vaccination and plasma transfusion and their potential effectiveness on infections using compartmental and mathematical models in epidemiology like SI, SIR, SICA, and SEIR.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1032112999 | 468 pages | True PDF | 32.98 MB
The world of the 2020s is complex and demanding. We are faced with a myriad of difficult decisions about our present and future, driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic downturn, rising unemployment and inequalities, digital disruption, uncertain political environments, and climate change. In this book, leaders from around the world share their experiences in adapting to the changing world and the lessons they have learnt. They offer advice on mastering a diverse range of leadership concepts, skills, and behaviours to prepare for the challenges of the 21st century.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1032302275 | 343 pages | True PDF | 5.16 MB
Risk Management Professionals seek to identify, analyze, and document the risks associated with a company's business operations, as well as monitor the effectiveness of risk management processes and implement needed changes. The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) ® certification not only highlights the ability to identify and assess project risks, mitigate threats, and capitalize on opportunities, but it also enhances and protects the needs of the organization. Gaining distinction as a PMI-RMP sets the Risk Management Professional apart from other professionals and brings credit to an organization.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 978-1119798927 | 544 pages | True EPUB | 27.62 MB
Extend your on-premises Windows Server deployments to the cloud with Azure

English | 2023 | ISBN: 1032315946 | 268 pages | True PDF EPUB | 15.89 MB
Mastering Vue.js helps the reader master the Vue.js jаvascript framework for faster and robust frontend development. Vue is a popular jаvascript frontend framework that is rapidly expanding. It is easy to use, small (less than 24KB), and really fast. It is simple to include in other applications and libraries. Vue.js is easy to install, and beginners may quickly learn how to use it and begin creating their interface design. What makes Vue special is that it is different from most other jаvascript frameworks and libraries. Unlike other monolithic frameworks, it is built from the ground up to be incrementally adaptable. The core library focuses primarly on the View layer, and is easy to use and combine with other libraries or projects. On the other hand, when merged with contemporary stacks and libraries, it is perfectly capable of powering powerful Single Page Web Applications. Working with Vue.js can be fun. Leveraging Vue and its plugins can help one easily create excellent internet and smartphone-compatible applications. Vue is both compact and customizable, and comes with multiple capabilities for intelligent state management and navigation choices. All said and done, learning Vue is an excellent career choice, especially since it is rapidly gaining favour among startups and enterprises alike. Vue is an excellent choice if you want to make a highly engaging, flexible, and data-driven app. It has an easy-to-understand layout which you can learn in minutes. Unlike Angular or React, Vue.js does not have a lot of challenges or concepts to master. It is an excellent choice for programmers looking to learn a new technology for their next project. With Mastering Vue.js, learning Vue becomes a charm, and will help readers undoubtedly advance their careers. About the Series The Mastering Computer Science covers a wide range of topics, spanning programming languages as well as modern-day technologies and frameworks. The series has a special focus on beginner-level content, and is presented in an easy to understand manner, comprising: Crystal-clear text, spanning various topics sorted by relevance, Special focus on practical exercises, with numerous code samples and programs, A guided approach to programming, with step by step tutorials for the absolute beginners, Keen emphasis on real-world utility of skills, thereby cutting the redundant and seldom-used concepts and focusing instead of industry-prevalent coding paradigm, A wide range of references and resources, to help both beginner and intermediate-level developers gain the most out of the books. Mastering Computer Science series of books start from the core concepts, and then quickly move on to industry-standard coding practices, to help learners gain efficient and crucial skills in as little time as possible. The books assume no prior knowledge of coding, so even the absolute newbie coders can benefit from this series. Mastering Computer Science series is edited by Sufyan bin Uzayr, a writer and educator with over a decade of experience in the computing field.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1803234245 | 583 pages | True PDF | 22.55 MB
Your one-stop resource to learn, configure and use Ubuntu 22.04 for your day-to-day operations and deployments