Future of Google Earth
Author : Chandler Evans
Publisher : Madison Publishing Company,
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 1419689037
Google Earth and Virtual Visualizations in Geoscience Education and Research
Author : Steven J. Whitmeyer
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 45,44 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0813724929
Book Description
GSA Special Paper 492 consists of 35 papers that collectively synthesize the development and current uses of Google Earth and associated visualization media in geoscience education and research. Chapters focus on Google Earth and related tools, such as SketchUp, Google Fusion Tables, GigaPan, and LiDAR. Many of these papers include digital media that illustrate and highlight important themes of the texts. This volume is intended to document the state of the art for geoscience applications of geobrowsers, such as Google Earth, along with providing provocative examples of where this technology is headed in the future.
Database Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author : Erickson, John
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2962 pages
File Size : 21,53 MB
Release : 2009-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1605660590
Book Description
"This reference expands the field of database technologies through four-volumes of in-depth, advanced research articles from nearly 300 of the world's leading professionals"--Provided by publisher.
The Future of the Internet: Ubiquity, mobility, security
Author : Harrison Rainie
Publisher : Cambria Press
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 23,32 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Information technology
ISBN : 1604976152
Book Description
Author : Sarah Milstein
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 21,53 MB
Release : 2006-03-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596100191
Book Description
A guide to Google provides information on search techniques, the Google toolbar, preparing a Web site for Google, Gmail, Google groups, and Google AdSense.
A History of the World in 12 Maps
Author : Jerry Brotton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 40,55 MB
Release : 2013-11-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1101637994
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller “Maps allow the armchair traveler to roam the world, the diplomat to argue his points, the ruler to administer his country, the warrior to plan his campaigns and the propagandist to boost his cause… rich and beautiful.” – Wall Street Journal Throughout history, maps have been fundamental in shaping our view of the world, and our place in it. But far from being purely scientific objects, maps of the world are unavoidably ideological and subjective, intimately bound up with the systems of power and authority of particular times and places. Mapmakers do not simply represent the world, they construct it out of the ideas of their age. In this scintillating book, Jerry Brotton examines the significance of 12 maps - from the almost mystical representations of ancient history to the satellite-derived imagery of today. He vividly recreates the environments and circumstances in which each of the maps was made, showing how each conveys a highly individual view of the world. Brotton shows how each of his maps both influenced and reflected contemporary events and how, by considering it in all its nuances and omissions, we can better understand the world that produced it. Although the way we map our surroundings is more precise than ever before, Brotton argues that maps today are no more definitive or objective than they have ever been. Readers of this beautifully illustrated and masterfully argued book will never look at a map in quite the same way again. “A fascinating and panoramic new history of the cartographer’s art.” – The Guardian “The intellectual background to these images is conveyed with beguiling erudition…. There is nothing more subversive than a map.” – The Spectator “A mesmerizing and beautifully illustrated book.” —The Telegraph
Big Data Systems
Author : Jawwad Ahmed Shamsi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 18,91 MB
Release : 2021-05-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1498752713
Book Description
Big Data Systems encompass massive challenges related to data diversity, storage mechanisms, and requirements of massive computational power. Further, capabilities of big data systems also vary with respect to type of problems. For instance, distributed memory systems are not recommended for iterative algorithms. Similarly, variations in big data systems also exist related to consistency and fault tolerance. The purpose of this book is to provide a detailed explanation of big data systems. The book covers various topics including Networking, Security, Privacy, Storage, Computation, Cloud Computing, NoSQL and NewSQL systems, High Performance Computing, and Deep Learning. An illustrative and practical approach has been adopted in which theoretical topics have been aided by well-explained programming and illustrative examples. Key Features: Introduces concepts and evolution of Big Data technology. Illustrates examples for thorough understanding. Contains programming examples for hands on development. Explains a variety of topics including NoSQL Systems, NewSQL systems, Security, Privacy, Networking, Cloud, High Performance Computing, and Deep Learning. Exemplifies widely used big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark. Includes discussion on case studies and open issues. Provides end of chapter questions for enhanced learning.
Mediated Geographies and Geographies of Media
Author : Susan P. Mains
Publisher : Springer
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 33,48 MB
Release : 2015-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9401799695
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive volume to explore and engage with current trends in Geographies of Media research. It reviews how conceptualizations of mediated geographies have evolved. Followed by an examination of diverse media contexts and locales, the book illustrates key issues through the integration of theoretical and empirical case studies, and reflects on the future challenges and opportunities faced by scholars in this field. The contributions by an international team of experts in the field, address theoretical perspectives on mediated geographies, methodological challenges and opportunities posed by geographies of media, the role and significance of different media forms and organizations in relation to socio-spatial relations, the dynamism of media in local-global relations, and in-depth case studies of mediated locales. Given the theoretical and methodological diversity of this book, it will provide an important reference for geographers and other interdisciplinary scholars working in cultural and media studies, researchers in environmental studies, sociology, visual anthropology, new technologies, and political science, who seek to understand and explore the interconnections of media, space and place through the examples of specific practices and settings.
Business Model Shifts
Author : Patrick van der Pijl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 50,68 MB
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1119525349
Book Description
Shift your business model and transform your organization in the face of disruption Business Model Shifts is co-authored by Patrick van Der Pijl, producer of the global bestseller Business Model Generation, and offers a groundbreaking look at the challenging times in which we live, and the real-world solutions needed to conquer the obstacles organizations must now face. Business Model Shifts is a visually stunning guide that examines six fundamental disruptions happening now and spotlights the opportunities that they present: The Services Shift: the move from products to services The Stakeholder Shift: the move from an exclusive shareholder orientation to creating value for all stakeholders, including employees and society The Digital Shift: the move from traditional business operations to 24/7 connection to customers and their needs The Platform Shift: the move from trying to serve everyone, to connecting people who can exchange value on a proprietary platform The Exponential Shift: the move from seeking incremental growth to an exponential mindset that seeks 10x growth The Circular Shift: the move from take-make-dispose towards restorative, regenerative, and circular value creation Filled with case studies, stories, and in-depth analysis based on the work of hundreds of the world’s largest and most intriguing organizations, Business Model Shifts details how these organizations created their own business model shifts in order to create more customer value, and ultimately, a stronger, more competitive business. Whether you’re looking for ways to redesign your business due to the latest needs of the marketplace, launching a new product or service, or simply creating more lasting value for your customers, Business Model Shifts is the essential book that will change the way you think about your business and its future.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Internet
Author : Barney Warf
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 2343 pages
File Size : 27,8 MB
Release : 2018-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1526450437
Book Description
The Internet needs no introduction, and its significance today can hardly be exaggerated. Today, more people are more connected technologically to one another than at any other time in human existence. For a large share of the world’s people, the Internet, text messaging, and various other forms of digital social media such as Facebook have become thoroughly woven into the routines and rhythms of daily life. The Internet has transformed how we seek information, communicate, entertain ourselves, find partners, and, increasingly, it shapes our notions of identity and community. The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Internet addresses the many related topics pertaining to cyberspace, email, the World Wide Web, and social media. Entries will range from popular topics such as Alibaba and YouTube to important current controversies such as Net neutrality and cyberterrorism. The goal of the encyclopedia is to provide the most comprehensive collection of authoritative entries on the Internet available, written in a style accessible to academic and non-academic audiences alike.
