Smart Mini-Cameras

Smart Mini-Cameras
Author: Tigran V. Galstian
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2013-09-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1466512938

Achieve the Best Camera Design: Up-to-Date Information on MCMsMiniature camera modules (MCMs), such as webcams, have rapidly become ubiquitous in our day-to-day devices, from mobile phones to interactive TV systems. MCMs-or "smart" cameras-can zoom, adjust their frame rate automatically with illumination change, focus at different distances, compen

Focus

Focus
Author: William Bosshardt
Publisher: Council for Economic Educat
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2006-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781561836352

12 lesson plans.

Focus Groups

Focus Groups
Author: Richard A. Krueger
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2009
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1412969476

The Fourth Edition of the bestselling Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research offers an easy-to-ready overview of sound focus group practices. Authors Richard A. Krueger & Mary Anne Casey describe how one can set up and conduct quality and effective focus group interviews. The process depicted is unbiased, non-judgmental and is respectful of all views. It is a deliberate and systematic way of listening that is helpful to public and private organizations as they listen to stakeholders, customers, and employees. This book cuts through the theory and gives hand-on advice to those who are seeking to actually conduct a focus group. It is most helpful for conducting focus groups for research or evaluation with public, non-profit, educational, health, human service, and religious organizations. Key Features Offers the latest on telephone and Internet focus groups Provides suggested focus group questions that help students construct quality questions that engage participants and produce dependable and valid results. Gives solid information on organizational focus groups Presents ways on how to recruit participants to the focus group Contains a number of practical tips that actually work. It is written for the person who has to plan, recruit, develop questions, moderate, analyze and report the results. Incorporates icons throughout the book that offer tips, examples, additional resources and others bits of practical information. Intended Audience This book is appropriate for a variety of research methods and evaluation courses in departments such as education, sociology, political science, journalism, business & marketing, public administration, and public health.

25 Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing

25 Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing
Author: Adele Fiderer
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780590209403

Each ten-minute lesson in this guide offers proven methods for strengthening a wide variety of writing skills. Students learn good writing techniques such as finding strong verbs, using details, crafting great endings, selecting good topics, and much more.

The Camera Assistant's Manual

The Camera Assistant's Manual
Author: David E. Elkins, SOC
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 631
Release: 2013-06-26
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1136048979

Excel as an Assistant Cameraman (AC) in today’s evolving film industry with this updated classic. Learn what to do—and what NOT to do—during production and get the job done right the first time. The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition covers the basics of cinematography and provides you with the multi-skill set needed to maintain and transport a camera, troubleshoot common problems on location, prepare for job interviews, and work with the latest film and video technologies. Illustrations, checklists, and tables accompany each chapter and highlight the daily workflow of an AC. This new edition has been updated to include: A fresh chapter on the entry level camera positions of Camera Trainee/Production Assistant Coverage of emerging iPhone apps that are used by filmmakers and ACs on set An updated companion website offering online tutorials, clips, and techniques that ACs can easily access while on location (www.cameraassistantmanual.com) All new sample reports and forms including AC time cards, resumé templates, a digital camera report, and a non-prep disclaimer Instruction and custom forms to help freelance filmmakers keep track of daily expenses for tax purposes The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition is an AC's bible for success and a must-have for anyone looking to prosper in this highly technical and ever-changing profession.

Fabrication and Characterization in the Micro-Nano Range

Fabrication and Characterization in the Micro-Nano Range
Author: Fernando A. Lasagni
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2011-03-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642177824

This book shows an update in the field of micro/nano fabrications techniques of two and three dimensional structures as well as ultimate three dimensional characterization methods from the atom range to the micro scale. Several examples are presented showing their direct application in different technological fields such as microfluidics, photonics, biotechnology and aerospace engineering, between others. The effects of the microstructure and topography on the macroscopic properties of the studied materials are discussed, together with a detailed review of 3D imaging techniques.

School Leadership through the Seasons

School Leadership through the Seasons
Author: Ann T. Mausbach
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317331990

This book offers key tools and tactics that help school leaders navigate the complex and busy work of improving a school, allowing them to maintain success during the full calendar year. Through practical guidance and "Have to Do" strategies, School Leadership through the Seasons breaks down the challenges of leading a school into manageable steps that align with the seasons of the year. After reading this book, you’ll be able to: implement school improvement processes at high levels, build a culture and climate that promotes safety and learning, and respond to student and staff needs.

Computerworld

Computerworld
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1993-08-09
Genre:
ISBN:

For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

Marketing

Marketing
Author: Rosalind Masterson
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 777
Release: 2017-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 152641581X

Get 12 months FREE access to an interactive eBook when purchasing the paperback* Previous edition winner of the British Book Design and Production Award for "Best Use of Cross Media 2014" This easy to use resource allows students to switch from digital to the print text and back again, opening windows to the world of marketing through cases that are vibrant and engaged, links that allow students to explore topics in more detail and content to encourage relating theory to practice. Recognizing the importance of ongoing technological and social developments and the increasing connectedness of consumers that has profound implications for the way marketing operates and students learn, the 4th edition demystifies key technologies and terminology, demonstrating where and how emerging digital marketing techniques and tools fit in to contemporary marketing planning and practice. The new edition welcomes a new 3rd author and has been fully updated to include: 31 New case studies (including 5 new end of chapter and 26 new ‘focus boxes’), featuring a greater number of case studies from digital/social media marketing, Uber and the sharing economy, Google and crowdsourcing and Amazon’s drone delivery service. Even more content on digital marketing integrated throughout, including key issues such as social media, mobile marketing, co-creation, cutting edge theory. A fully updated and streamlined interactive eBook led by student feedback. Focus boxes throughout the text such as Global, Consumer, B2B and Ethical - all with a greater emphasis on digital communication - reinforce key marketing trends and relate theory to practice. Each chapter also ends with a case study revolving around topics, issues and companies that students can relate to such as Taylor Swift taking on Spotify. The new edition comes packed with features that can be used in class or uploaded onto a course management system and which students can use in their own self-directed study. Furthermore, the book is complemented by a FREE interactive eBook with access to web links, video links, SAGE journal articles, MCQ’s, podcasts and flashcards, allowing access on the go and encouraging learning and retention whatever the learning style. Suitable as core reading for undergraduate marketing students. *Interactivity only available through the eBook included as part of paperback product (ISBN 9781526426321). Access not guaranteed on second-hand copies (as access code may have previously been redeemed).