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| Author | : Taylor Arnold |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 2023-10-17 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0262375176 |
A new theory and methodology for the application of computer vision methods to the computational analysis of collected, digitized visual materials, called “distant viewing.” Distant Viewing: Computational Exploration of Digital Images presents a new theory and methodology for the computational analysis of digital images, offering a lively, constructive critique of computer vision that you can actually use. What does it mean to say that computer vision “understands” visual inputs? Annotations never capture a whole image. The way digital images convey information requires what researchers Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton call “distant viewing”—a play on the well-known term “distant reading” from computational literary analysis. Recognizing computer vision’s limitations, Arnold and Tilton’s spirited examination makes the technical exciting by applying distant viewing to the sitcoms Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, movie posters and other popular forms of advertising, and Dorothea Lange’s photography. In the tradition of visual culture studies and computer vision, Distant Viewing’s interdisciplinary perspective encompasses film and media studies, visual semiotics, and the sciences to create a playful, accessible guide for an international audience working in digital humanities, data science, media studies, and visual culture studies.
| Author | : Alexander McCall Smith |
| Publisher | : Anchor |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2017-07-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 030790895X |
In this installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series, Isabel is called upon to navigate complex social situations both at home and in her community. A new baby brings an abundance of joy to Isabel and her husband, Jamie—but almost-four-year-old Charlie refuses to acknowledge Magnus, and Isabel struggles to impress upon her older son the patience and understanding that have guided her throughout her own life. These are the very qualities that bring Bea Shandon, an old acquaintance, to seek Isabel’s help. Something of a matchmaker, Bea has introduced a wealthy female friend to a cosmetic surgeon, but soon uncovers information leading her to doubt his motives. Isabel agrees to find out more, but as her enquiries take an unexpected turn, she starts to wonder whom exactly she should be investigating. As ever, Isabel’s intelligence, wit, and empathy come to her aid as she grapples with issues like friendship and its duties, the obligation of truthfulness, and the importance of perspective.
| Author | : Barbara W. Tuchman |
| Publisher | : Random House Trade Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 738 |
| Release | : 1987-07-12 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0345349571 |
A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August *Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street Journal The fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering age of crusades, cathedrals, and chivalry; on the other, a world plunged into chaos and spiritual agony. In this revelatory work, Barbara W. Tuchman examines not only the great rhythms of history but the grain and texture of domestic life: what childhood was like; what marriage meant; how money, taxes, and war dominated the lives of serf, noble, and clergy alike. Granting her subjects their loyalties, treacheries, and guilty passions, Tuchman re-creates the lives of proud cardinals, university scholars, grocers and clerks, saints and mystics, lawyers and mercenaries, and, dominating all, the knight—in all his valor and “furious follies,” a “terrible worm in an iron cocoon.” Praise for A Distant Mirror “Beautifully written, careful and thorough in its scholarship . . . What Ms. Tuchman does superbly is to tell how it was. . . . No one has ever done this better.”—The New York Review of Books “A beautiful, extraordinary book . . . Tuchman at the top of her powers . . . She has done nothing finer.”—The Wall Street Journal “Wise, witty, and wonderful . . . a great book, in a great historical tradition.”—Commentary
| Author | : Alifa Rifaat |
| Publisher | : Waveland Press |
| Total Pages | : 127 |
| Release | : 2014-01-16 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1478615494 |
“More convincingly than any other woman writing in Arabic today, Alifa Rifaat lifts the veil on what it means to be a woman living within a traditional Muslim society.” So states the translator’s foreword to this collection of the Egyptian author’s best short stories. Rifaat (1930–1996) did not go to university, spoke only Arabic, and seldom traveled abroad. This virtual immunity from Western influence lends a special authenticity to her direct yet sincere accounts of death, sexual fulfillment, the lives of women in purdah, and the frustrations of everyday life in a male-dominated Islamic environment. Translated from the Arabic by Denys Johnson-Davies, the collection admits the reader into a hidden private world, regulated by the call of the mosque, but often full of profound anguish and personal isolation. Badriyya’s despairing anger at her deceitful husband, for example, or the haunting melancholy of “At the Time of the Jasmine,” are treated with a sensitivity to the discipline and order of Islam.
| Author | : Kiwi Joe |
| Publisher | : GONBooks |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2023-10-01 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : |
Not even during the Cuban Missile Crises of October 1962 has the threat of a civilization-ending thermonuclear war loomed as large as it does at present. The author, a seasoned remote viewer, presents evidence the major powers have quietly shifted towards alternative strategies to win the game of global dominance. This is the revised second edition of the fourth installment in Kiwi Joe's 'Remote Viewed' series, in which he unveils some of these hidden weapons with startling clarity. Over six years, from 2012 to 2018, Kiwi Joe uncovered an array of fascinating and alarming weapon systems in development. These include: * Earthquake machines * Directed weather bombs * Space based directed energy and kinetic energy platforms * Nanotechnology that’s globally distributed A look at the development of top-secret weapons for ten major economies reveals nine of the weapons remain under wraps, with at least two hidden in plain sight. One inescapable conclusion to be drawn the remote viewing data is that our entire planet has been transformed into a global battlefield where conventional wars and visible armies are no longer the main instruments of conflict. Another shocking conclusion the author reaches is that much of this technology targets not only military but also environmental and civilian structures including the wider population. The book is richly illustrated with original sketches from Kiwi Joe's remote viewing sessions, offering a unique visual perspective into the secretive world of modern warfare. Kiwi Joe applies his expertise in remote viewing, a skill with origins in psychic espionage and the pioneering research conducted by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in the 1970s. The information revealed in this book demonstrates how innate ESP abilities present at some level in the majority of us, can open our eyes to the occulted reality of the world we live in and that is shaping our era. Brace yourself for a revelation, a glimpse into some of what was concealed and is now exposed by remote viewing.
| Author | : Draja Mickaharic |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 108 |
| Release | : 2010-04-07 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 0557373220 |
A description of what I have learned it is possible to do in the non-physical or astral realms. Some pointers, and some instructions to students, but not a work book. I'm sure it is incomplete as I certinly don't know everything
| Author | : Margie Kay |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 64 |
| Release | : 2019-08-23 |
| Genre | : Self-Help |
| ISBN | : 035987309X |
Remote-Viewing is the act of seeing objects near or far by using the mind. For anyone who wants to learn how to activate their psychic center or "sixth sense" and to Remote-View, this book will help them achieve their goals. Margie Kay not only explains what Remote Viewing is but gives the reader many different methods to use to become accurate. Remote-Viewers can find lost objects, look at past and even future events, locate missing persons or pets, find the source of vehicle problems, see health issues inside the human body, and much more. Persons who are psychic can learn Remote-Viewing more easily than others, but anyone can learn how to do RV work! Practice using the skills tests in this book and become a more efficient and accurate Remote-Viewer.
| Author | : William Braud |
| Publisher | : Hampton Roads Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 545 |
| Release | : 2003-12-01 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1612832911 |
Professionals in modern psychology, behavioral medicine, and psychoneuroimmunology are exploring ways in which we can "mentally" influence our own bodies through hypnosis, imagery, visualization, attention, intention, and other forms of self-regulation--for fostering physical and psychological health and well-being. Is it possible for us to use such techniques to influence others, even at a distance, for purposes of healing? Is it possible for us to influence the images, thoughts, behaviors, and physiological reactions of other persons--separated by distance--without conventional sensory means of interaction? Can these abilities extend to animals and even to cells (e.g., human red blood cells)? Might these abilities be involved in the efficacy of distant, mental, or spiritual healing and intercessory prayer? Might these influences even extend to events distant in time--even "backwards in time?" Do these influences have major implications for our scientific theories, our human identity, the interconnections between ourselves and nature, and our relationships with others? Careful laboratory work--described in detail in this book--suggests that the answer to all these questions is a resounding "Yes!" A personal introduction and 12 detailed chapters describe the evidence that supporst these important claims. The book also describes the factors that make such distant mental influences more or less likely, so that anyone might use these distant influence skills more effectively and consistently for their own benefit and for the benefit of others.
| Author | : Sergio Rijo |
| Publisher | : SERGIO RIJO |
| Total Pages | : 61 |
| Release | : 2023-03-05 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : |
Are you looking for a way to expand your consciousness and tap into a world beyond your physical senses? Look no further than "The Power of Remote Viewing," the ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets of this fascinating practice. With a rich history dating back to ancient times, remote viewing has been studied extensively by scientists, researchers, and practitioners, and has been proven to have a wide range of applications in fields such as healthcare, business, and education. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the techniques, principles, and practical applications of remote viewing, as well as its combination with other practices such as meditation and energy work. You'll learn how to develop your extrasensory perception, and gain access to information beyond the limits of your physical senses. With "The Power of Remote Viewing," you'll gain the tools you need to enhance your personal growth and exploration, as well as improve your decision-making skills and achieve your goals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to unleash the power of remote viewing.
| Author | : Kathryn Brown |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 525 |
| Release | : 2020-04-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0429999143 |
The Routledge Companion to Digital Humanities and Art History offers a broad survey of cutting-edge intersections between digital technologies and the study of art history, museum practices, and cultural heritage. The volume focuses not only on new computational tools that have been developed for the study of artworks and their histories but also debates the disciplinary opportunities and challenges that have emerged in response to the use of digital resources and methodologies. Chapters cover a wide range of technical and conceptual themes that define the current state of the field and outline strategies for future development. This book offers a timely perspective on trans-disciplinary developments that are reshaping art historical research, conservation, and teaching. This book will be of interest to scholars in art history, historical theory, method and historiography, and research methods in education.
