This comprehensive handbook of mathematical & programming techniques for audio signal processing will be an essential reference for all computer musicians computer scientists engineers & anyone interested in audio. Designed to be used by readers with varying levels of programming expertise it not only provides the foundations for music & audio development but also tackles issues that sometimes remain mysterious even to experienced software designers. Exercises & copious examples (all cross-platform & based on free or open source software) make the book ideal for classroom use. Fifteen chapters & eight appendixes cover such topics as programming basics for C & C++ (with music-oriented examples) audio programming basics & more advanced topics spectral audio programming; programming Csound opcodes & algorithmic synthesis & music programming. Appendixes cover topics in compiling audio & MIDI computing & math. An accompanying DVD provides an additional 40 chapters covering musical & audio programs with micro-controllers alternate MIDI controllers video controllers developing Apple Audio Unit plug-ins from Csound opcodes & audio programming for the iPhone. The sections & chapters of the book are arranged progressively & topics can be followed from chapter to chapter & from section to section. At the same time each section can stand alone as a self-contained unit. Readers will find The Audio Programming Book a trustworthy companion on their journey through making music & programming audio on modern computers. ...

This book is an introduction to audiology for those who have little or no knowledge of the subject. It introduces basic aspects of audiology in a clear & accessible way. This initial knowledge is then developed to a depth which allows the reader to access more specialised journals & textbooks. ...

Build audio projects that produce great sound for far less than they cost in the store with audio hobbyists favorite writer Randy Slone. In The Audiophiles Project Sourcebook" Slone gives you
- clear illustrated schematics & instructions for high-quality high-power electronic audio components that you can build at home; carefully constructed designs for virtually all standard high-end audio projects backed by an author who answers his email; 8 power-amp designs that suit virtually any need; instructions for making your own inexpensive testing equipment; comprehensible explanations of the electronics at work in the projects you want to construct spiced with humor & insight into the electronics hobbyists process; & complete parts lists." The Audiophiles Project Sourcebook" is devoid of the hype superstition myths & expensive fanaticism often associated with high-end audio systems. It provides straightforward help in building & understanding finest top quality audio electronic projects that are based on solid science & produce fantastic sound! It
Includes:: balanced input driver/receiver circuits; signal conditioning techniques; voltage amplifiers; preamps for home & stage; tone controls; passive & active filters; parametric filters; graphic equalizers; bi-amping & tri-amping filters; headphone amplifiers; power amplifiers; speaker protection systems; clip detection circuits; power supplies; delay circuits; level indicators; & homemade test equipment."

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The easy way to master the art of auditing Want to be an auditor & need to hone your investigating skills? Look no further. This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing
- from gathering financial statements & accounting information to analyzing a client's financial position. Packed with examples it gives you everything you need to ace an auditing course & begin a career today.* Auditing 101
- get a crash course in the world of auditing & a description of the types of tasks you'll be expected to perform during a typical day on the job* It's risky business
- find out about audit risk & arm yourself with the know-how to collect the right type of evidence to support your decisions* Auditing in the real world
- dig into tons of sample business records to perform your first audit* Focus on finances
- learn how both ends of the financial equation
- balance sheet & income statement
- need to be presented on your client's financial statements* Seal the deal
- get the lowdown on how to wrap up your audit & write your opinion* After the audit
- see the types of additional services that may be asked of you after you've issued your professional opinion Open the book & find:* A day in the life of an auditor* Who gets audited & why* Professional standards & ethics* How to assess audit risk* Tips on collecting & documenting audit evidence* The best way to get to know your client* Auditing practices for every business angle (revenue purchases personnel & more)* What you'll need to complete the audit Learn to:* Understand the concepts & theories of auditing* Conduct internal & external audits* Ensure accurate & correct records* Avoid fraudulent practices








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Intended for students & children taking part in speech & drama competitions & exams this book contains a range of audition speeches. It

Includes:: female male & unisex speeches selected from both plays & children's books. Where relevant the author has indicated how a speech could be shortened for younger children. There is also an introductory section with contributions from Alan Ayckbourn Carol Schroder (teacher & examiner for the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) Richard Carpenter (TV writer) & Ed Wilson (Director of the National Youth Theatre) & senior casting directors for the RSC TV & film. This edition has been freshly revised to include 10 new speeches from well known recent productions as well as children's books including Harry Potter. 'A superb compilation' Amateur Stage

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Do you have children in your class who find it difficult to follow instructions or forget important information you have given them? Recalling auditory information is such a vital skill but it can often be overlooked in a busy classroom. Auditory Memory Skills" enables children to improve their auditory recall ability in a focused innovative & enjoyable way. It is packed with over 40 beautifully illustrated photocopiable activities & divided into easy-to-use sections of increasing difficulty. This book is ideal for children aged 4+ or older children with particular needs in this area." ...

One of the most beautiful women of the 20th century style icon actor model UNICEF patron & so much more Audrey captured the imaginations of millions around the world with her famous unforgettable face & innate & inherent grace. Photographed by most of the leading photographers of the day
- Cecil Beaton Hans Gerber Norman Parkinson Douglas Kirkland among them
- Audrey Hepburns image lives on her style still an influence to designers & fashionistas alike. This beautiful book brings together 100 evocative & moving photographs most iconic some never seen before chosen by her family & close friends. With a foreword & extended & personal captions by her sons Sean Hepburn & Luca Dotti this book is a collectors dream. Audrey 100" also

Includes:: one limited edition framable archival photograph."



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Our Fair Lady The Tiffany princess. In his distinguished career as a Hollywood photographer Bob Willoughby took iconic photos of Marilyn Monroe Elizabeth Taylor & Jane Fonda but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject: Audrey Kathleen Ruston later Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston best known as Audrey Hepburn. Willoughby was called in to shoot the new starlet one morning shortly after she arrived in Hollywood in 1953. It was a humdrum commission for the portraitist often credited with having perfected the photojournalistic movie still but when he met the Belgian-born beauty Willoughby was enraptured. She took my hand like...well a princess & dazzled me with that smile that God designed to melt mortal mens hearts " he recalls. As Hepburns career soared following her Oscar-winning US debut in " Roman Holiday" Willoughby became a trusted friend framing her working & home life. His historic perfectionist tender photographs seek out the many facets of Hepburns beauty & elegance as she progresses from her debut to her career high of " My Fair Lady" in 1963. Willoughbys studies showing her on set preparing for a scene interacting with actors & directors & returning to her private life comprise one of photographys great platonic love affairs & an unrivalled record of one of the 20th centurys touchstone beauties." ...

An absolute delight for Audrey Hepburn fans this unique book collects a treasure trove of more than 500 international magazine covers featuring Hepburn published over the course of her life & career
- many featuring incredible photographs of the star that havent been seen since. There is a substantial biographical text that accompanies the gorgeous images offering fresh insights & context on her on- & off-screen life & tracing the evolution of her image fashion & style influence. Assembled here for the first time these covers & select interior spreads offer a captivating contemporary window into the life & unfolding legacy of an enduring film & fashion icon beloved by fans around the world then & now.
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Audrey Hepburn charmed cinema audiences in the 1950s as a new type of screen presence
- gamine doe-eyed & refreshingly casual.
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