Zigzagger

Zigzagger

Author: Manuel Munoz

Publisher: Northwestern University Press

Published: 2003-11-26

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0810120992

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On Making Sense

On Making Sense

Author: Ernesto Javier Martínez

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2012-10-31

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0804784019

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On Making Sense juxtaposes texts produced by black, Latino, and Asian queer writers and artists to understand how knowledge is acquired and produced in contexts of racial and gender oppression. From James Baldwin's 1960s novel Another Country to Margaret Cho's turn-of-the-century stand-up comedy, these works all exhibit a preoccupation with intelligibility, or the labor of making sense of oneself and of making sense to others. In their efforts to "make sense," these writers and artists argue against merely being accepted by society on society's terms, but articulate a desire to confront epistemic injustice—an injustice that affects people in their capacity as knowers and as communities worthy of being known. The book speaks directly to critical developments in feminist and queer studies, including the growing ambivalence to antirealist theories of identity and knowledge. In so doing, it draws on decolonial and realist theory to offer a new framework to understand queer writers and artists of color as dynamic social theorists.


LIFE

LIFE

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1955-04-18

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13:

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LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.


People Skills

People Skills

Author: Casey Hawley

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-11-04

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1615646434

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People skills — also known as interpersonal skills — are key to succeeding in work and in life. Many people struggle with these specific skills, particularly in an increasingly digital world. Idiot's Guides: People Skills offers expert advice on the foundations of effective communication, tips on understanding and maximizing nonverbal communication, ways to handle conflict and difficult conversations, pointers on being more influential and persuasive, and a primer for public speaking to small or large groups.


Engineering Secure Software and Systems

Engineering Secure Software and Systems

Author: Mathias Payer

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-06-19

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 3319944967

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Engineering Secure Software and Systems, ESSoS 2018, held in Paris, France, in June 2018. The 10 papers, consisting of 7 regular and 3 idea papers, were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. They focus on the construction of secure software, which is becoming an increasingly challenging task due to the complexity of modern applications, the growing sophistication of security requirements, the multitude of available software technologies, and the progress of attack vectors.


The Social Imperative

The Social Imperative

Author: Paula L. Moya

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2015-12-23

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 080479703X

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In the context of the ongoing crisis in literary criticism, The Social Imperative reminds us that while literature will never by itself change the world, it remains a powerful tool and important actor in the ongoing struggle to imagine better ways to be human and free. Figuring the relationship between reader and text as a type of friendship, the book elaborates the social-psychological concept of schema to show that our multiple social contexts affect what we perceive and how we feel when we read. Championing and modeling a kind of close reading that attends to how literature reflects, promotes, and contests pervasive sociocultural ideas about race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, Paula M. L. Moya demonstrates the power of works of literature by writers such as Junot Diaz, Toni Morrison, and Helena Maria Viramontes to alter perceptions and reshape cultural imaginaries. Insofar as literary fiction is a unique form of engagement with weighty social problems, it matters not only which specific works of literature we read and teach, but also how we read them, and with whom. This is what constitutes the social imperative of literature.


Software Essentials

Software Essentials

Author: Adair Dingle

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1439841209

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About the Cover: Although capacity may be a problem for a doghouse, other requirements are usually minimal. Unlike skyscrapers, doghouses are simple units. They do not require plumbing, electricity, fire alarms, elevators, or ventilation systems, and they do not need to be built to code or pass inspections. The range of complexity in software design is similar. Given available software tools and libraries—many of which are free—hobbyists can build small or short-lived computer apps. Yet, design for software longevity, security, and efficiency can be intricate—as is the design of large-scale systems. How can a software developer prepare to manage such complexity? By understanding the essential building blocks of software design and construction. About the Book: Software Essentials: Design and Construction explicitly defines and illustrates the basic elements of software design and construction, providing a solid understanding of control flow, abstract data types (ADTs), memory, type relationships, and dynamic behavior. This text evaluates the benefits and overhead of object-oriented design (OOD) and analyzes software design options. With a structured but hands-on approach, the book: Delineates malleable and stable characteristics of software design Explains how to evaluate the short- and long-term costs and benefits of design decisions Compares and contrasts design solutions, such as composition versus inheritance Includes supportive appendices and a glossary of over 200 common terms Covers key topics such as polymorphism, overloading, and more While extensive examples are given in C# and/or C++, often demonstrating alternative solutions, design—not syntax—remains the focal point of Software Essentials: Design and Construction.