Principles of Interactive Multimedia" introduces all the contributory fields that are necessary for informed thoughtful design & development of multimedia systems to be delivered through CD the web or other mechanisms. It adopts an inter-disciplinary approach. The focus is to explain the basics of all the contributing disciplines to the design of systems. The book equips readers to think about multimedia issues at the same time as they are learning & applying skills. It will encourage development innovation & creative operation using the tools of multimedia. Multimedia workers operate in teams with differing skills & this book will give each member of the team an understanding of the skills of the rest of the team & hence a means of communicating with them effectively. It is closely related to the needs of practice & the real world while being leading edge in what it proposes. Written by an author with many years experience as lecturer & practitioner in multimedia applications the book focuses on the underpinning models behind multimedia. Hitherto practice has been to teach the material primarily as skill-based with comparatively little theory of any sort & no integrated theory at all. The subject is now reaching the level of maturity where such theory is being recognised as essential to the provision of adequate courses as an academic discipline. The book provides this integrated theoretical base by focussing on interaction as the key to system design & particularly by using linguistic models to underpin a communication interpretation of multimedia. This unification is unique but has been used with students over several years & is well received by those from both science & arts backgrounds. It has been positively received by other academics who have seen it." ...

This third edition of the best-selling title Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence has been completely revised & substantially enlarged. In this work Prof Kamali offers us the first detailed presentation available in English of the theory of Muslim law (usul al-fiqh). Often regarded as the most sophisticated of the traditional Islamic disciplines Islamic jurisprudence is concerned with the way in which the rituals & laws of religion are derived from the Quran & the Sunna
- the precedent of the Prophet. Written as a university textbook Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence is distinguished by its clarity & readability; it is an essential reference work not only for students of Islamic law but also for anyone with an interest in Muslim society or in issues of comparative jurisprudence.
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Suitable for undergraduate Principles of Marketing courses this classic textbook has provided many generations of marketing students with an exceptional introduction to marketing written by one of the masters. With global examples & completely up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques Principles of Marketing looks at the major decisions that marketing managers face in their efforts to balance an organisations objectives & resources against needs & opportunities in the global marketplace. Covering exciting new topics such as Sustainability this text continues to be a leader in the field of marketing. New integrated video cases from companies such as HSBC Land Rover & Electrolux help to bring the subject alive. ...

The law of personal property covers a very wide spectrum of scenarios & has had little detailed scrutiny of its overarching structure over the years. This is a shame. It is a system & can best be understood as a system. Indeed without understanding it as a system it becomes much more difficult to underst&. This new textbook is intended to provide a comprehensive & yet detailed coverage of the law of personal property in England & Wales. It

Includes:: transfer of legal title to chattels the nemo dat rule negotiable instruments & assignment of choses in action. It also looks at defective transfers of property & the resulting proprietary claims including those contingent on tracing the tort of conversion bailment & security interests. By bringing together areas often scattered throughout company law commercial law trusts & tort textbooks it enables readers to see common themes & issues & to make otherwise impossible generalisations across different contexts about the nature of the concepts English law applies. Throughout the book concepts are explained rigorously with reference to how they are used in commercial practice & everyday life. The book will be of use to students on undergraduate commercial law courses or related LLM courses as well as those on integrated property law courses & particularly specialised personal property modules. It will also be useful to academics & practitioners working in the area.

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With the arrival of the privatised railway & the nature of railway operation the delivery of a safe service to the customer got much more complex. In place of the unified nationalised network more than 100 different companies were now involved in the day-to-day running of the railway network. These companies vary in scale from Network Rail the state-controlled single company that owns the whole operational infrastructure through the three companies that provide the rolling stock & the some 25 Train Operating Companies through to the myriad companies involved in freight maintenance & other operational aspects. This volume is a fully revised & enlarged version of abc Railway Operations (originally published in 1999) in the format adopted for the later Principles of London Underground Operations (published in 2000). Individual chapters deal with the organisation of the contemporary railway the principles behind the safe operation of railways track & signalling passenger stations passenger train operation freight train operation service provision & planning safety & much else. There can be little doubt that the modern railway network
- as bequeathed by the complex process of privatisation
- is less straightforward than it was under British Rail; confusion abounds both within the industry & amongst its customers (both passenger & freight) & objective information is all the more essential in these circumstances. The industry itself recognises that knowledge of the principles of railway operation is essential to the industry & this is reflected both in the increased impetus that the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport & the newly-established Institute of Railway Operation give to training.

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Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms principally fish molluscs crustaceans & marine algae. It has seen phenomenal worldwide growth in the past fifty years & many people view it as the best solution for the provision of high quality protein to feed the worlds growing population particularly with the rapid decline in wild marine fish populations. Aquaculture now contributes Approx. one third of the worlds fish production & has increased by about eight per cent annually over the last thirty years while wild capture fishery production has remained static. Focused on developing more sustainable aquaculture practices this book provides an ideal advanced-level textbook. It is based on extensive evidence & knowledge of best practices with guidance on appropriate adaptation & uptake in a variety of environmental geographic socio-economic & political settings. The author concentrates on low-impact aquaculture systems & approaches which have minimal adverse effects on the environment. He also emphasizes socially responsible & equitable aquaculture development; to enhance the natural resource base & livelihoods. Drawing on a range of case-studies from around the world the objective is to show where progress in terms of developing ecologically sound & socially responsible forms of aquaculture has been made. A tool-box of approaches to support widespread adoption & appropriate adaptation of regenerating aquaculture strategies is provided ensuring the book will have practical relevance for both students & professionals. ...

This is a crash-course on printing with techniques materials & surfaces that can all be done in the home. Every project features Yellow Owl Workshops sought-after motifs & the authors art-school style illustrations. This title is full of original ideas for things to make & use such as jar labels pillows & a stationary set. Print Workshop" grabs readers hand & leads them through a crash-course on printing with techniques materials & surfaces they never dreamed they could take on at home. It can be as simple as carving a potato or as complex as a chemical bath but no matter the skill level these printing techniques never require expensive equipment or lots of space. Everything in this book is easily do-able at home; & every project features Yellow Owl Workshops sought-after motifs & Christines art-school style illustrations. The book is full of original ideas for things to make & use. Theres jar labels for your canning & pickling needs. Theres pillows inspired by YOWs famous city & bicycle stamps. Theres everything from a stationary set (complete with wax seal) to a dartboard from a deck of cards to a fine art print." ...

This is a beautiful & practical handbook on how to develop & use patterns & motifs on a wide range of domestic items ranging from clothing to wallpaper. The book shows how to create & choose ideas & pull themes together. It also teaches how to develop whole looks for interior spaces starting with mood boards or sketchbooks. There is guidance on colours & selecting your palette as well as developing motifs & patterns & looking at layout & composition ideas. Various surface decoration techniques such as stencils applique & screenprinting are also discussed. Finally there are suggestions on how readers can develop & use their own designs & patterns. Techniques for printing onto a range of surfaces are included from fabric & stationery to furniture wallpaper & painted surfaces. Screenprinting is used for cushions curtains blinds placemats table runners wallpaper & so on. Stencil techniques are described for use on floors walls furniture fabrics & other soft furnishings. & applique & mixed media ideas for decorating wall panels cushions & general soft furnishings are also given. All in all this is an excellent introduction to designing & using your own patterns & motifs in a creative way. ...

Its the natural inconsistencies--the accidental differences between one finished piece & another--that make h&-printed fabrics papers furniture & works of art so interesting. The quirks are what show the makers intimate involvement in the process & its that unique quality that first attracted textile designer & illustrator Lena Corwin to h&-printing. Even though decorative prints are more in vogue than ever there was until now no up-to-date h&-printing guide--no single source explaining the tools & materials that are used today or reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. Corwin has given us that guide. Using step-by-step instructions & up-close photos Corwin teaches crafters everything they need to know to master stamping stenciling & screen printing from making their own printing devices to trouble-shooting when plans go awry. Her inimitable collection of projects ranges from stamped stationery & simple-to-sew pouches to stenciled tote bags & furniture to screen-printed bed linens & upholstery fabric. Theres even a silk-screened dog bed. The author has created original artwork for each project (full-size patterns are included in an envelope at the back of the book) so that every crafter can achieve the same beautiful results. Or maybe not quite the same. Remember: Its the subtle differences that make h&-printing so special & alluring. ...

Mark Bando & Michael Beaver present in this illustrated work objects taken from the Waffen-SS by American soldiers between 1944 & 1945. Included are photos badges & medals along with many other souvenirs brought back by the troops. Included among the rich photographic documentation are images of the capturing of German soldiers by the Americans. This limited run edition offers the collector & enthusiast a must-have work. ...