This book develops a theory of picture perception and aesthetic response, arguing that images can generate in us a complex pattern of mental changes, or transformations. It is essential reading to those seriously involved in linking the arts and cognitive sciences.
This book develops a theory of picture perception and aesthetic response, arguing that images can generate in us a complex pattern of mental changes, or transformations. It is essential reading to those seriously involved in linking the arts and cognitive sciences.
Michael Stephan untersucht ein ressourcentheoretisches Modell zu den Determinanten der technologischen Diversifikation anhand eines Samples von 46 Unternehmen. Die Untersuchung wird erganzt um drei detaillierte Fallstudien von Unternehmen, die in neue technologische Kompetenzen jenseits ihrer Produktbereiche investiert haben."
When Don Luis is taken from his farm at gunpoint, a wife, brother, sister-in-law and daughter must set aside their personal differences and fight for his return. Relationships are challenged, faith is questioned, and redemption is found in the most unlikely of places. Set in present-day Mexico and based on true events, the novel brings to light the now pandemic crime of kidnap for ransom once reserved for murderous mafias or drug running cartels. Blunt, edgy and disturbingly real, The Stones in the Field is a character-driven race of emotion told through the eyes of a family divided; the faithful wife Camila; the guilt-stricken brother Armando; Rosa, the vain sister; and Yolanda, the sweet and innocent daughter on the eve of her quince aNos. Juxtaposed with the family's battle for a peaceful resolution, is the cursed life of Gustavo Navarro, a trained assassin, battling demons of his own while forced to watch over the kidnapped Luis. When a ransom amount is agreed upon and an exchange of money for man arranged, the Castillos set off to retrieve their stolen patriarch. But in a world where money and violence reign, there is little room for happy endings.
In the spring of 1889, Americans are enjoying the spoils of an industrial revolution, but in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the wheels of industry are brought to a grinding halt when the South Fork dam bursts.Bennett Marsh, a nineteen-year-old kitchen-hand, wants nothing more than to leave South Fork and attend the Julliard School of Music in New York. Bennett's father, Percival, a steel-mill worker lured by the glamour of high society, is trapped in a dead-end job, and struggles to find his place as parent and provider.John Parke, the resident engineer at the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, questions the integrity of the dam while his gadabout wife and upper-crust club members wine and dine around him in ignorant bliss. When a storm inundates the valley with torrential rain, Parke's greatest fear comes true. Twenty million tons of water spill into the Allegheny Valley, devastating the lives of the 30,000 people living below it.When the dam breaks, and Bennett and Percival must count on each other to survive, they are given a chance to discover the bond between them, but it may have come too late."In Wade in the Water, Michael Oates creatively transforms the events and characters of the Johnstown flood into a wildly inventive and unpredictable tale."-- Richard Burkert, President and CEO of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association"Michael Oates has written an absorbing work of historical fiction. Using thinly disguised historical figures (e.g. Andrew Carnegie, Henry Frick), he tells the story of the largely forgotten Johnstown flood of 1889. By creating well-developed characters enmeshed an involving tale, the Oates is able to convey the horror of being helplessly caught up in this unnatural disaster. The book is well researched and skillfully blends fact and fiction in a manner that reminds one of Doctorow's] Ragtime. If one were teaching a course of history through fiction, this would be a strong addition to the syllabus."-- Vince Buck, professor emeritus, California State University"Michael Oates revisits a tragic moment in American history with his novel Wade In The Water, a touching coming of age tale plunging the reader into the swirling waters of a devastating flood that destroyed the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889 and took the lives over 2,000 men, women, and children. Perhaps overshadowed by more recent disasters such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, the Johnstown flood has been forgotten by many. Oates brings its memory back with a gripping story that hooks you from the very start and flows on with identifiable characters and expressive narration, almost lyrical at times, exploring the choices people make as they survive or succumb to tragedy."-- Debra Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The Montana Sky Series"The 'Johnstown Flood' of 1889 survives as a dimly recalled phrase, but memory of the actual scope of the catastrophe has faded with time. In 'Wade in the Water', Michael Oates brings the drama and tragedy of the flood back with immediate, wrenching impact. Told through the eyes of memorable characters whose personal struggles are instantly erased by the immensity of the disaster, Oates conveys the terror of that horrible moment with meticulous historical accuracy. 'Wade in the Water' is the story of people - including real characters like Clara Barton of the Red Cross - caught in a nightmare of destruction comparable to the annihilation of Pompeii, with loss of life exceeding any American disaster up to that time. Oates tells a stirring story that highlights the fragility of life and the endurance of the human spirit."-- John M. Adams Historian, Author of The Millionaire and the Mummies
In Experiencing Jazz: A Listener’s Companion, writer, teacher, and renowned jazz drummer Michael Stephans offers a much-needed survey in the art of listening to and enjoying this dynamic, ever-changing art form. More than mere entertainment, jazz provides a pleasurable and sometimes dizzying listening experience with an extensive range in structure and form, from the syncopated swing of big bands to the musical experimentalism of small combos. As Stephans illustrates, listeners and jazz artists often experience the essence of the music together—an experience unique in the world of music. Experiencing Jazz demonstrates how the act of listening to jazz takes place on a deeply personal level and takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the genre, instrument by instrument—offering not only brief portraits of key musicians like Joe Lovano and John Scofield, but also their own commentaries on how best to experience the music they create. Throughout, jazz takes center stage as a personal transaction that enriches the lives of both musician and listener. Written for anyone curious about the genre, this book encourages further reading, listening, and viewing, helping potential listeners cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the jazz art and how it can help—in drummer Art Blakey’s words—“wash away the dust of everyday life.”
""Plasmodiophora Brassicae: The Cause Of The Cabbage Hernia, 1878"" is a scientific book written by Michael Stephanovitch Woronin. The book focuses on the study of Plasmodiophora Brassicae, a soil-borne pathogen that causes cabbage hernia, a disease that affects the root system of cabbage plants. The book provides a detailed description of the disease, its symptoms, and the life cycle of the pathogen. It also covers the history of the discovery of the disease, the methods used to study it, and the different approaches to control it. The book is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and anyone interested in plant pathology and agriculture. It is written in a clear and concise language, and it is supported by illustrations, diagrams, and tables that make it easy to understand. Overall, ""Plasmodiophora Brassicae: The Cause Of The Cabbage Hernia, 1878"" is an important contribution to the field of plant pathology, and it remains a relevant reference for researchers today.With A Biographical Sketch By The Translator. Phytopathological Classics, No. 4.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Ornette Coleman, along with pianist Cecil Taylor, was one of the founding forces of the Free Jazz movement which took the music world by storm in the 1950s and 60s. His brilliance as an instrumentalist at first positioned him as a polarizing figure, but eventually brought him recognition as an American original and international jazz treasure. Jazz drummer Michael Stephans explores the personal challenges Coleman faced, the music he created from one decade to the next, and the incredibly positive attitude he maintained in the face of so much negativity throughout his life. Revealing how Coleman became an iconic, enigmatic figure not only in jazz, but in much of contemporary improvisational music, Stephans weaves together analysis of Coleman’s recordings with interviews of those who knew Coleman best. Experiencing Ornette Coleman: A Listener's Companion encourages both jazz devotees and readers with little knowledge of the music to trace the inspirational journey of this now-seminal figure from his early years through the beginnings of the new millennium. Along the way, readers will learn about the music and motivations of the free jazz movement while experiencing an utterly human story of artistic genius and expression.
In Experiencing Jazz: A Listener’s Companion, writer, teacher, and renowned jazz drummer Michael Stephans offers a much-needed survey in the art of listening to and enjoying this dynamic, ever-changing art form. More than mere entertainment, jazz provides a pleasurable and sometimes dizzying listening experience with an extensive range in structure and form, from the syncopated swing of big bands to the musical experimentalism of small combos. As Stephans illustrates, listeners and jazz artists often experience the essence of the music together—an experience unique in the world of music. Experiencing Jazz demonstrates how the act of listening to jazz takes place on a deeply personal level and takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the genre, instrument by instrument—offering not only brief portraits of key musicians like Joe Lovano and John Scofield, but also their own commentaries on how best to experience the music they create. Throughout, jazz takes center stage as a personal transaction that enriches the lives of both musician and listener. Written for anyone curious about the genre, this book encourages further reading, listening, and viewing, helping potential listeners cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the jazz art and how it can help—in drummer Art Blakey’s words—“wash away the dust of everyday life.”
In On the Way to the Sky: Remembering Bob Brookmeyer, author Michael Stephans has created a rich, multifaceted paean to jazz icon Bob Brookmeyer, the much-beloved musical genius who passed away in 2011, four days short of his 82nd birthday. On the Way to the Sky is a hybrid book in that it’s part memoir, part biography, with over a dozen essays by such luminaries as Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, John Mosca, Darcy James Argue, Dave Rivello, John Hollenbeck, and the late Terry Teachout, as well as shorter tributes by prominent musicians, writers, and family members. Stephans also presents three chronologically arranged chapters that trace Brookmeyer’s musical trajectory via his recordings, from 1952 through 2011. In spite of Brookmeyer’s six-decade career as a master of the valve trombone and piano—and as an iconoclastic composer, arranger, and educator—he has rarely received the exposure to the listening public that he so richly deserves. In Stephans’s words, “When writing about music and musicians, a writer’s responsibility is to expand public awareness of other voices in all musical genres.” His dedication to illuminating the Brookmeyer legacy is his palpable raison d’Être.
Testamentsvollstreckung durch Steuerberater und Vermögensverwalter ist die moderne Form der Vermögensnachfolgegestaltung. Sie haben umfassenden Einblick in die Vermögensverhältnisse ihrer Mandanten und genießen deren Vertrauen. Das Werk bietet nicht nur das vollständige Grundlagenwissen für den Fachberater Testamentsvollstreckung und Nachlassverwaltung (DStV e.V.), sondern ist darüber hinaus durch die praxisnahe Gestaltung für jeden, der sich qualitätsorientierter Testamentsvollstreckung verschrieben hat, ein wertvoller Ratgeber.Für die 2. Auflage wurde das Buch aktualisiert im Hinblick auf die Reformen von Erbrecht, Erbschaftsteuerrecht und Verfahrensrecht sowie erweitert u.a. um das Thema Stiftungen. Darüber hinaus stehen online kostenlose Zusatzmaterialien zum Download bereit."Ausgesprochen hilfreich für die Testamentsvollstreckerpraxis, ein sehr gelungenes Handbuch. Absolut empfehlenswert." Dr. K. Jan Schiffer, Stiftungsrecht-plus.de
Methods and Techniques in Deep Learning Introduces multiple state-of-the-art deep learning architectures for mmWave radar in a variety of advanced applications Methods and Techniques in Deep Learning: Advancements in mmWave Radar Solutions provides a timely and authoritative overview of the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based processing for various mmWave radar applications. Focusing on practical deep learning techniques, this comprehensive volume explains the fundamentals of deep learning, reviews cutting-edge deep metric learning techniques, describes different typologies of reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms, highlights how domain adaptation (DA) can be used for improving the performance of machine learning (ML) algorithms, and more. Throughout the book, readers are exposed to product-ready deep learning solutions while learning skills that are relevant for building any industrial-grade, sensor-based deep learning solution. A team of authors with more than 70 filed patents and 100 published papers on AI and sensor processing illustrates how deep learning is enabling a range of advanced industrial, consumer, and automotive applications of mmWave radars. In-depth chapters cover topics including multi-modal deep learning approaches, the elemental blocks required to formulate Bayesian deep learning, how domain adaptation (DA) can be used for improving the performance of machine learning algorithms, and geometric deep learning are used for processing point clouds. In addition, the book: Discusses various advanced applications and how their respective challenges have been addressed using different deep learning architectures and algorithms Describes deep learning in the context of computer vision, natural language processing, sensor processing, and mmWave radar sensors Demonstrates how deep parametric learning reduces the number of trainable parameters and improves the data flow Presents several human-machine interface (HMI) applications such as gesture recognition, human activity classification, human localization and tracking, in-cabin automotive occupancy sensing Methods and Techniques in Deep Learning: Advancements in mmWave Radar Solutions is an invaluable resource for industry professionals, researchers, and graduate students working in systems engineering, signal processing, sensors, data science, and AI.
