Since long before computers were even thought of data has been collected & organized by diverse cultures across the world Once access to the Internet became a reality for large swathes of the world's population the amount of data generated each day became huge & continues to grow exponentially It

Includes:: all our uploaded documents video & photos all our social media traffic our online shopping even the GPS data from our cars ' Big Data' represents a qualitative change not simply a quantitative one The term refers both to the new technologies involved & to the way it can be used by business & government Dawn E Holmes uses a variety of case studies to explain how data is stored analysed & exploited by a variety of bodies from big companies to organizations concerned with disease control Big data is transforming the way businesses operate & the way medical research can be carried out At the same time it raises important ethical issues; Holmes discusses cases such as the Snowden affair data security & domestic smart devices which can be hijacked by hackers ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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An inspiring step-by-step drawing book that even pre-readers can follow with lots of space to draw in the book Children can discover how to draw very simple animals vehicles robots monsters & more 96 pages ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Tim Burton directs this biographical drama starring Christoph Waltz & Amy Adams The film follows the story of American artist Margaret Keane (Adams) who in the 1960s allowed her husband Walter (Waltz) to claim credit for her artwork believing that a female artist could not find success through painting The Keanes acquired huge amounts of wealth through Margaret&s work & the paintings were in high demand throughout their time living together as husband & wife However when they later became separated Margaret announced to the world that she was in fact the true author of the paintings sparking a long-drawn-out legal battle between her & her estranged husband Adams won a Golden Globe Award for her performance ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Tim Burton directs this biographical drama starring Christoph Waltz & Amy Adams The film follows the story of American artist Margaret Keane (Adams) who in the 1960s allowed her husband Walter (Waltz) to claim credit for her artwork believing that a female artist could not find success through painting The Keanes acquired huge amounts of wealth through Margaret&s work & the paintings were in high demand throughout their time living together as husband & wife However when they later became separated Margaret announced to the world that she was in fact the true author of the paintings sparking a long-drawn-out legal battle between her & her estranged husband Adams won a Golden Globe Award for her performance ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Please note the UV copy is only compatible in participating regions please visit the UV website for full details A black maladjusted mallard Daffy Duck is a master of indignant outrage & a self-doubting egomaniac His own worst enemy & the inevitable victim of his own aggressive behaviour Daffy exists only to win--which he almost never does He&s wild crazy unpredictable & funny & with Daffy it&s always "me me me" Certificate Universal Suitable for All Languages English ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Please note the UV copy is only compatible in participating regions please visit the UV website for full details Blushing naively & stuttering uncontrollably Porky Pig&s wide-eyed boyish innocence makes him an easy target But he doesn&t have a mean bone in his body & just wants everything to turn out right He became famous with his tag line " That&s all folks!" Certificate Universal Suitable for All Languages English ...

How do waterfalls form? How long is the Nile River? Who led the first expedition on Mount Everest? Discover the earth's most amazing natural wonders in Big Fantastic Earth! Explore the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to the deep grooves of the Grand Canyon & discover how the incredible landscapes around the world were formed Big Fantastic Earth takes readers on an exciting journey around the world's incredible natural architecture Perfect for 9-11 year olds reading independently reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers Supporting & encouraging a lifetime love of reading nonfiction subjects are clearly explained described vividly & brought to life with true encounters fascinating statistics & dramatic photographic images Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as articles journals & timelines ...