Driven by a lifelong passion for photography and animals, this author embarked on an extraordinary journey to document all seventeen species of penguins in their natural habitats across the southern oceans. His dedication extended beyond capturing stunning images; he conducted extensive research to compile the most comprehensive understanding of these captivating birds. This resulted in a remarkable work that beautifully marries up-to-date scientific findings with his evocative photography. The author also brings the wonder of penguins to young readers, offering engaging stories enhanced by his own wildlife photographs.
How Sin Influenced the West from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era
Exploring the concept of sin, this volume examines its historical influence on Western culture through an interdisciplinary lens. It highlights how the understanding of sin has evolved and shaped various aspects of society, integrating insights from multiple fields to provide a comprehensive view of its impact.
Panda lovers will love following a giant panda and her cub in this engaging Science Reader from Step into Reading. Full of incredible photos and panda facts! Readers will learn how one mother panda and her cub are being protected and raised in a Chinese panda reserve, which seeks to help this vulnerable species survive. In fact, ChiDa, the panda cub, is being prepared to be released into the wild--once she is old enough and has learned important life skills from her mom! Young readers will find themselves rooting for ChiDa while decoding the simple text and gaining confidence in their reading. This book's fascinating photographs of pandas and its array of panda facts will captivate young nonfiction lovers. Great for proficient or reluctant readers. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.
Penguin lovers and young nonfiction fans will enjoy following one penguin couple through their efforts to raise a family of chicks in this engaging Step into Reading Science Reader. Did you know that penguins have feathers but don’t fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this captivating nonfiction leveled reader. These unusual birds will waddle into children’s hearts while they decode the simple text. Great for confident or reluctant readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. “The Step into Reading series makes integrating reading into the curriculum so much easier. The nonfiction titles are perfect for teaching reading and language arts skills, while covering science and social studies content simultaneously!” —Lisa Laake, second-grade Language Arts teacher
Focusing on the evolution of graphics in education, the book examines the contrasting views on visual aids, particularly in the context of Lagrange's seminal work, Mecanique Analytique, which lacked any diagrams. It explores how the perception of graphics has shifted dramatically, especially with the advent of computer graphics, which have become integral to illustrating concepts across various fields. The text highlights the growth and maturity of computer graphics as a discipline, emphasizing its widespread use and significance in modern education and communication.
The Glossa Ordinaria, the medieval glossed Bible first printed in 1480/81, has been a rich source of biblical commentary for centuries. Circulated first in manuscript, the text is the Latin Vulgate Bible of St. Jerome with patristic commentary both in the margins and within the text itself.
Focusing on data compression, this book provides a clear and concise foundation for key topics in the field. It is designed as a practical reference for advanced undergraduates in computer science, ensuring accessibility with minimal mathematical requirements.
The book highlights a variety of lesser-known data compression codes that possess unique and beneficial properties, such as specific bit patterns and robustness. Aimed at professionals and students in computer science, it seeks to broaden the understanding of these alternative coding methods beyond the commonly used Huffman and Golomb codes, showcasing their potential applications and advantages in the field of data compression.
A serious look at J. R. R. Tolkien's elvish tongue Sindarin, by means of its grammar, morphology, and history. Supplemental material includes a vocabulary, Sindarin names, and a glossary of terms.
This book introduces perspective, and discusses the mathematics of perspective in a detailed, yet accessible style. It also reviews nonlinear projections, including the fisheye, panorama, and map projections frequently used to enhance digital images. Topics and features include a complete and self-contained presentation of concepts, principles, and methods; a 12-page colour section, and numerous figures. This essential resource for computer professionals both within and outside the field of Computer Graphics is also suitable for graduates and advanced undergraduates in Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design. Key ideas are introduced, examined and illustrated by figures and examples, and reinforced through solved exercises.
Anyone with a computer has heard of viruses, had to deal with several, and has been struggling with spam, spyware, and disk crashes. This book is intended as a starting point for those familiar with basic concepts of computers and computations and who would like to extend their knowledge into the realm of computer and network security. Its comprehensive treatment of all the major areas of computer security aims to give readers a complete foundation in the field of Computer Security. Exercises are given throughout the book and are intended to strengthening the reader’s knowledge - answers are also provided. Written in a clear, easy to understand style, aimed towards advanced undergraduates and non-experts who want to know about the security problems confronting them everyday. The technical level of the book is low and requires no mathematics, and only a basic concept of computers and computations. Foundations of Computer Security will be an invaluable tool for students and professionals alike.