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This is the second volume in a trilogy on modern Signal Processing. The three books provide a concise exposition of signal processing topics, and a guide to support individual practical exploration based on MATLAB programs. This second book focuses on recent developments in response to the demands of new digital technologies. It is divided into two parts: the first part includes four chapters on the decomposition and recovery of signals, with special emphasis on images. In turn, the second part includes three chapters and addresses important data-based actions, such as adaptive filtering, experimental modeling, and classification.
The digital turn in leisure has opened up a vast array of new opportunities to play, learn, participate and be entertained – opportunities that have transformed what we recognise as leisure. This edited collection provides a significant contribution to our changing understanding of digital leisure cultures, reflecting on the socio-historical context within which the digital age emerged, while engaging with new debates about the evolving and controversial role of digital platforms in contemporary leisure cultures. This book also demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of studying digital leisure cultures. To make sense of how individuals and institutions use digital spaces it is necessary to draw on history, science and technology, philosophy, cultural studies, sociology and geography, as well as sport and leisure studies. This important and timely study discusses both the promise of the digital sphere as a realm of liberation, and the darker side of the internet associated with control, surveillance, exclusion and dehumanisation. Digital Leisure Cultures: Critical perspectives is fascinating reading for any student or scholar of sociology, sport and leisure studies, geography or media studies.
Busy business owner and coach, Jackie Jarvis, shares her personal journey In Pursuit of Slow with honesty and humour. Reaching a point in her life when she felt an urge to slow down and be truer to her heart's desire, she found that the struggle with herself was the biggest challenge of all. She writes about what many of us, living busy, fast paced lives feel. She touches on what deep down we all have the greatest longing for but at the same time are afraid to reach out for, afraid to give ourselves permission to have. As Jackie listens to 'The Voice of Slow' and what it has to say to her, you will be inspired to follow her path to Stressing Less, Being Happier and Accomplishing More of what really matters to you in your life and business. The 'Voice of Slow' at Conferences and Events "Jackie was a guest speaker at our TECHTonic network meeting - a forum for the women of Oxfordshire working in tech to collaborate and support each other. She talked about the 'Voice of Slow' and as women, we all 'got it'! There seemed to be an audible intake of breath as Jackie's message to slow down and be more successful hit home. Our talk lasted over an hour, such were the questions and conversations that followed. Read the book, listen to her talk - it will change how you think and how you act!" Lynn Shepherd, Executive Chair of Venturefest Oxford, Co-Founder of TECHTonic "Jackie was a guest speaker at our Salus Women Charity event - an event for women to raise money for the refurbishment of the breast cancer unit at the Churchill hospital in Oxford. You could have heard a pin drop as she spoke about the Voice of Slow; everyone related to it. The creative way in which she told the story of her Camino de Santiago adventure to bring the Voice of Slow alive was brilliant." Nikki Poole - Managing Director Hedges Law "I have heard Jackie speak a number of times about her experience walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostella when she first heard the Voice of Slow. I found her mesmerising on stage and her messages extremely powerful. Slowing down and letting go of that which no longer serves us has a truth in it for all of us. Looking after our own well-being is essential for success in business." Sylvia Baldock - Professional Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Author "Jackie's Voice of Slow talk at the Professional Speaking Association in London was brilliant. I loved the way she used her heavy rucksack to represent the burden we all carry. It gave us all a lot to think about." Jeremy Nicholas - President PSA London "I saw Jackie speak at a business well-being event about the Voice of Slow. I instantly related to her message about the impact of overload and the power of letting go of the things that were no longer serving me. As a business owner, I can be guilty of working very hard and being very busy, but not always accomplishing what is most important. Jackie's talk really made be stop and think, not just about my business but my personal life too. I now go out on my bike more often." Fiona Armitage - Partner, Critchleys HR and Payroll "I booked Jackie to speak to our PSA Midlands group after seeing her speak several times. I feel she has a really strong message. I loved the authentic way she told her story which helped us all connect with our own Voice of Slow. This particularly resonated with me as I find it hard to slow down and I know it is important for my own health and well-being." Michelle Mills-Porter - MD Ethos Development Ltd "I saw Jackie speak at a health and well-being event about the Voice of Slow. It was really captivating. As a health and well-being expert myself, and as someone who has suffered burnout in the past, I totally related to her powerful messages. Mental, physical, and emotional well - being is vital to success in business and happiness in life. We all need to do what we can to look after ourselves." Rachel McGuinness - Chief Vitality Officer - Wake up with Zest
"The Law of Photography and Digital Images" provides in a single volume a text for legal practitioners covering all areas of law relevant to photography. It combines coverage of core topics, such as copyright and passing off with those where the law remains grey and relatively untested, such as the internet and implications of the Human Rights Act 1998. The work is divided into three parts - Rights in the Image, Place and Subject Matter of Photographs, and Use of Photographs. Topics covered include moral rights, trade marks, reporting restrictions, privacy, trespass, harassment, obscenity and data protection. There is detailed consideration of problems specific to photographs within each area of law together with an overview of the general principles. There is also detailed consideration of decisions of the Press Complaints Commission and the Advertising Standards Authority.
Writing Feature Articles presents clear and engaging advice for students and young professionals on working as a freelance feature writer. This fifth edition not only covers producing content for print, but also for digital platforms and online. Mary Hogarth offers comprehensive guidance on every aspect of feature writing, from having the initial idea and conducting market and subject research, to choosing the right target audience and publishing platform and successfully pitching the article. In addition, the book instructs students on developing their own journalistic style and effectively structuring their feature. Each chapter then concludes with an action plan to help students put what they have read into practice. Topics include: Life as a freelance Building a professional profile Telling a story with images Developing a specialism Interviewing skills Profile and interview articles Working in publicity and advertising A career in magazines and newspapers Getting published overseas Understanding issues in media law and regulation The book also provides an extensive range of interviews with successful media professionals, including a newspaper editor, a money, health and lifestyle journalist, a copywriter and an award-winning columnist, where they share their own experiences of working in the industry and offer invaluable tips on best practice.
