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Author: Roberto Casati Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262550849 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 407
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How the perception of shadows, studied by vision scientists and visual artists, reveals the inner workings of the visual system. In The Visual World of Shadows, Roberto Casati and Patrick Cavanagh examine how the perception of shadows, as studied by vision scientists and visual artists, reveals the inner workings of the visual system. Shadows are at once a massive problem for vision—which must distinguish them from objects or material features of objects—and a resource, signaling the presence, location, shape, and size of objects. Casati and Cavanagh draw up an inventory of information retrievable from shadows, showing their amazing variety. They present an overview of the visual system, distinguishing between measurement and inference. They discuss the shadow mission, the work done by the visual brain to parse, and perhaps discard, the information from shadows; shadow ownership, the association of a shadow with the object that casts it; shadow labeling, the visual system's ability to tell shadows from nonshadows; and the shadow concept, our knowledge about shadows as a category. Casati and Cavanagh then apply the theoretical apparatus they have developed for shadows to other phenomena: illumination, reflection, and transparency. Finally, they examine the art of the shadow, paying tribute to artists' exploration of shadow, analyzing a series of artworks (reproduced in color) from a rich and fascinating art historical corpus.
Author: Roberto Casati Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262550849 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 407
Book Description
How the perception of shadows, studied by vision scientists and visual artists, reveals the inner workings of the visual system. In The Visual World of Shadows, Roberto Casati and Patrick Cavanagh examine how the perception of shadows, as studied by vision scientists and visual artists, reveals the inner workings of the visual system. Shadows are at once a massive problem for vision—which must distinguish them from objects or material features of objects—and a resource, signaling the presence, location, shape, and size of objects. Casati and Cavanagh draw up an inventory of information retrievable from shadows, showing their amazing variety. They present an overview of the visual system, distinguishing between measurement and inference. They discuss the shadow mission, the work done by the visual brain to parse, and perhaps discard, the information from shadows; shadow ownership, the association of a shadow with the object that casts it; shadow labeling, the visual system's ability to tell shadows from nonshadows; and the shadow concept, our knowledge about shadows as a category. Casati and Cavanagh then apply the theoretical apparatus they have developed for shadows to other phenomena: illumination, reflection, and transparency. Finally, they examine the art of the shadow, paying tribute to artists' exploration of shadow, analyzing a series of artworks (reproduced in color) from a rich and fascinating art historical corpus.
Author: Sarah Ash Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0553814702 Category : Fantasy Languages : en Pages : 706
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Three kingdoms. One man. A destiny written in blood. An epic fantasy series begins . . .Seemingly always the outsider, Gavril Andar - an impoverished young painter - yearns to join the privileged circles of Muscobar polite society. However, unknownto him, he does have royal blood in his veins: the dark and powerful blood of a father he never knew.
Author: J.R. Ward Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101602368 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 594
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Two brothers bound by more than blood fight to change a brutal destiny in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Sold by his parents to the Queen of the s’Hisbe as a child, Trez escaped the Territory and has been a pimp and an enforcer for years. On the run from a destiny of sexual servitude, he’s never been able to rely on anyone...except for his brother, iAm. iAm’s sole goal has always been to keep his brother from self-destructing—and he knows he’s failed. It’s not until the Chosen Selena enters Trez’s life that the male begins to turn things around...but by then, it’s too late. The pledge to mate the Queen’s daughter comes due, and there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, and no negotiating. Now Trez must decide whether to endanger himself and others—or abandon the female he loves. When tragedy strikes and changes everything, iAm, in the name of brotherly love, is faced with making the ultimate sacrifice...
Author: Brent Weeks Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 0748112561 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 524
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The nail-biting third novel in the Night Angel series, from international bestseller Brent Weeks - an astonishing and epic tale of magic, violence and revenge. A new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food, and no hope. Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his closest friend Logan as King, but can he really get away with murder? In the north, the Godking's death has thrown Khalidor into civil war. To gain the upper hand, one faction attempts to raise the goddess Khali herself. But they are playing with volatile powers, and trigger conflict on a vast scale. Seven armies will converge to save - or destroy - an entire continent. Kylar has finally learnt the bitter cost of immortality, and is faced with a task only he can complete. To save his friends, and perhaps his enemies, he must assassinate a goddess. Failure will doom the south. Success will cost him everything he's ever loved. 'Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn't allow you to look away' Robin Hobb 'Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks' Brian McClellan 'Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character . . . then throws in magic-using assassins' Peter V. Brett 'Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer's work' Terry Brooks 'Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time' British Fantasy Society For more from Brent Weeks, check out: Night Angel The Way of Shadows Shadow's Edge Beyond the Shadows The Kylar Chronicles Night Angel Nemesis Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel Lightbringer The Black Prism The Blinding Knife The Broken Eye The Blood Mirror The Burning White
Author: Eric Van Lustbader Publisher: Forge Books ISBN: 0765388642 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 370
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The Sum of All Shadows is the dramatic finale of New York Times bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader's pulse-pounding Testament series. The Final Battle is here. For millennia, Lucifer—the Sum of All Shadows—has been rebuilding his influence. At long last, he is ready to enact his ultimate revenge against Heaven. To do that, he must first annihilate the world and its inhabitants. Standing in his way is one extraordinary family: the Shaws. To save the world, Bravo and Emma Shaw have recovered the lost Testament, battled across continents, and fought adversaries both powerful and terrifying. But nothing that has come before can prepare them for the Final Battle. As predicted centuries ago, the End Times has arrived. Lucifer, heading an infernal army, means to destroy the Shaws once and for all. Now, racing to find the lost treasure of King Solomon’s alchemical gold, Bravo and Emma must put their trust in strangers in strange lands. But even if they are successful, their lives may still be forfeit... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author: E. W. Hornung Publisher: 谷月社 ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 288
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CHAPTER I THE END OF THEIR LIFE CHAPTER II THE CASE FOR THE CROWN CHAPTER III NAME AND NATURE CHAPTER IV THE MAN IN THE TRAIN CHAPTER V THE MAN IN THE STREET CHAPTER VI A PERIPATETIC PROVIDENCE CHAPTER VII A MORNING CALL CHAPTER VIII THE DOVE AND THE SERPENT CHAPTER IX A CHANGE OF SCENE CHAPTER X A SLIGHT DISCREPANCY CHAPTER XI ANOTHER NEW FRIEND CHAPTER XII EPISODE OF THE INVISIBLE VISITOR CHAPTER XIII THE AUSTRALIAN ROOM CHAPTER XIV BATTLE ROYAL CHAPTER XV A CHANCE ENCOUNTER CHAPTER XVI A MATCH FOR MRS. VENABLES CHAPTER XVII FRIENDS IN NEED CHAPTER XVIII "THEY WHICH WERE BIDDEN" CHAPTER XIX RACHEL'S CHAMPION CHAPTER XX MORE HASTE CHAPTER XXI WORSE SPEED CHAPTER XXII THE DARKEST HOUR CHAPTER XXIII DAWN CHAPTER XXIV ONE WHO WAS NOT BIDDEN CHAPTER XXV A POINT TO LANGHOLM CHAPTER XXVI A CARDINAL POINT CHAPTER XXVII THE WHOLE TRUTH CHAPTER XXVIII IN THE MATTER OF A MOTIVE
Author: Ernest William Hornung Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1473396875 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 228
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This early work by Ernest William Hornung was originally published in 1902 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Shadow of the Rope' is a novel about a woman on trial for the murder of her husband. She is found not guilty but public opinion is almost universally against her except for a stranger who offers to marry her and give her protection. Ernest William Hornung was born in Middlesbrough, England in 1866. After working briefly as a journalist, and publishing a series of poems in The Times, Hornung created the character for which he is best-remembered: A. J. Raffles, a "gentleman thief" plying his trade in Victorian London.
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Delphi Classics ISBN: 1786563479 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 204
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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Great Shadow’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Doyle includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Great Shadow’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Doyle’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Author: Roberto Casati
Author: Roberto Casati
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Author: Ernest William Hornung
Author: E. W. Hornung
Author: Ernest William Hornung
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle