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Author: Taylor Arnold Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262375176 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 287
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A new theory and methodology for the application of computer vision methods to the computational analysis of collected, digitized visual materials, called “distant viewing.” Distant Viewing: Computational Exploration of Digital Images presents a new theory and methodology for the computational analysis of digital images, offering a lively, constructive critique of computer vision that you can actually use. What does it mean to say that computer vision “understands” visual inputs? Annotations never capture a whole image. The way digital images convey information requires what researchers Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton call “distant viewing”—a play on the well-known term “distant reading” from computational literary analysis. Recognizing computer vision’s limitations, Arnold and Tilton’s spirited examination makes the technical exciting by applying distant viewing to the sitcoms Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, movie posters and other popular forms of advertising, and Dorothea Lange’s photography. In the tradition of visual culture studies and computer vision, Distant Viewing’s interdisciplinary perspective encompasses film and media studies, visual semiotics, and the sciences to create a playful, accessible guide for an international audience working in digital humanities, data science, media studies, and visual culture studies.
Author: Taylor Arnold Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262375176 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 287
Book Description
A new theory and methodology for the application of computer vision methods to the computational analysis of collected, digitized visual materials, called “distant viewing.” Distant Viewing: Computational Exploration of Digital Images presents a new theory and methodology for the computational analysis of digital images, offering a lively, constructive critique of computer vision that you can actually use. What does it mean to say that computer vision “understands” visual inputs? Annotations never capture a whole image. The way digital images convey information requires what researchers Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton call “distant viewing”—a play on the well-known term “distant reading” from computational literary analysis. Recognizing computer vision’s limitations, Arnold and Tilton’s spirited examination makes the technical exciting by applying distant viewing to the sitcoms Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, movie posters and other popular forms of advertising, and Dorothea Lange’s photography. In the tradition of visual culture studies and computer vision, Distant Viewing’s interdisciplinary perspective encompasses film and media studies, visual semiotics, and the sciences to create a playful, accessible guide for an international audience working in digital humanities, data science, media studies, and visual culture studies.
Author: Alexander McCall Smith Publisher: Anchor ISBN: 030790895X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 232
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In this installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series, Isabel is called upon to navigate complex social situations both at home and in her community. A new baby brings an abundance of joy to Isabel and her husband, Jamie—but almost-four-year-old Charlie refuses to acknowledge Magnus, and Isabel struggles to impress upon her older son the patience and understanding that have guided her throughout her own life. These are the very qualities that bring Bea Shandon, an old acquaintance, to seek Isabel’s help. Something of a matchmaker, Bea has introduced a wealthy female friend to a cosmetic surgeon, but soon uncovers information leading her to doubt his motives. Isabel agrees to find out more, but as her enquiries take an unexpected turn, she starts to wonder whom exactly she should be investigating. As ever, Isabel’s intelligence, wit, and empathy come to her aid as she grapples with issues like friendship and its duties, the obligation of truthfulness, and the importance of perspective.
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks ISBN: 0345349571 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 738
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A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August *Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street Journal The fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering age of crusades, cathedrals, and chivalry; on the other, a world plunged into chaos and spiritual agony. In this revelatory work, Barbara W. Tuchman examines not only the great rhythms of history but the grain and texture of domestic life: what childhood was like; what marriage meant; how money, taxes, and war dominated the lives of serf, noble, and clergy alike. Granting her subjects their loyalties, treacheries, and guilty passions, Tuchman re-creates the lives of proud cardinals, university scholars, grocers and clerks, saints and mystics, lawyers and mercenaries, and, dominating all, the knight—in all his valor and “furious follies,” a “terrible worm in an iron cocoon.” Praise for A Distant Mirror “Beautifully written, careful and thorough in its scholarship . . . What Ms. Tuchman does superbly is to tell how it was. . . . No one has ever done this better.”—The New York Review of Books “A beautiful, extraordinary book . . . Tuchman at the top of her powers . . . She has done nothing finer.”—The Wall Street Journal “Wise, witty, and wonderful . . . a great book, in a great historical tradition.”—Commentary
Author: Kiwi Joe Publisher: GONBooks ISBN: Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 228
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Not even during the Cuban Missile Crises of October 1962 has the threat of a civilization-ending thermonuclear war loomed as large as it does at present. The author, a seasoned remote viewer, presents evidence the major powers have quietly shifted towards alternative strategies to win the game of global dominance. This is the revised second edition of the fourth installment in Kiwi Joe's 'Remote Viewed' series, in which he unveils some of these hidden weapons with startling clarity. Over six years, from 2012 to 2018, Kiwi Joe uncovered an array of fascinating and alarming weapon systems in development. These include: * Earthquake machines * Directed weather bombs * Space based directed energy and kinetic energy platforms * Nanotechnology that’s globally distributed A look at the development of top-secret weapons for ten major economies reveals nine of the weapons remain under wraps, with at least two hidden in plain sight. One inescapable conclusion to be drawn the remote viewing data is that our entire planet has been transformed into a global battlefield where conventional wars and visible armies are no longer the main instruments of conflict. Another shocking conclusion the author reaches is that much of this technology targets not only military but also environmental and civilian structures including the wider population. The book is richly illustrated with original sketches from Kiwi Joe's remote viewing sessions, offering a unique visual perspective into the secretive world of modern warfare. Kiwi Joe applies his expertise in remote viewing, a skill with origins in psychic espionage and the pioneering research conducted by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in the 1970s. The information revealed in this book demonstrates how innate ESP abilities present at some level in the majority of us, can open our eyes to the occulted reality of the world we live in and that is shaping our era. Brace yourself for a revelation, a glimpse into some of what was concealed and is now exposed by remote viewing.
Author: Alifa Rifaat Publisher: Waveland Press ISBN: 1478615494 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 127
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“More convincingly than any other woman writing in Arabic today, Alifa Rifaat lifts the veil on what it means to be a woman living within a traditional Muslim society.” So states the translator’s foreword to this collection of the Egyptian author’s best short stories. Rifaat (1930–1996) did not go to university, spoke only Arabic, and seldom traveled abroad. This virtual immunity from Western influence lends a special authenticity to her direct yet sincere accounts of death, sexual fulfillment, the lives of women in purdah, and the frustrations of everyday life in a male-dominated Islamic environment. Translated from the Arabic by Denys Johnson-Davies, the collection admits the reader into a hidden private world, regulated by the call of the mosque, but often full of profound anguish and personal isolation. Badriyya’s despairing anger at her deceitful husband, for example, or the haunting melancholy of “At the Time of the Jasmine,” are treated with a sensitivity to the discipline and order of Islam.
Author: Franco Moretti Publisher: Verso Books ISBN: 1781684812 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 234
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How does a literary historian end up thinking in terms of z-scores, principal component analysis, and clustering coefficients? The essays in Distant Reading led to a new and often contested paradigm of literary analysis. In presenting them here Franco Moretti reconstructs his intellectual trajectory, the theoretical influences over his work, and explores the polemics that have often developed around his positions. From the evolutionary model of "Modern European Literature," through the geo-cultural insights of "Conjectures of World Literature" and "Planet Hollywood," to the quantitative findings of "Style, inc." and the abstract patterns of "Network Theory, Plot Analysis," the book follows two decades of conceptual development, organizing them around the metaphor of "distant reading," that has come to define-well beyond the wildest expectations of its author-a growing field of unorthodox literary studies.
Author: Margie Kay Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 035987309X Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 64
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Remote-Viewing is the act of seeing objects near or far by using the mind. For anyone who wants to learn how to activate their psychic center or "sixth sense" and to Remote-View, this book will help them achieve their goals. Margie Kay not only explains what Remote Viewing is but gives the reader many different methods to use to become accurate. Remote-Viewers can find lost objects, look at past and even future events, locate missing persons or pets, find the source of vehicle problems, see health issues inside the human body, and much more. Persons who are psychic can learn Remote-Viewing more easily than others, but anyone can learn how to do RV work! Practice using the skills tests in this book and become a more efficient and accurate Remote-Viewer.
Author: Paul H. Smith Publisher: ISBN: 9781938815010 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Written by one of the world's leading experts in the field, The Essential Guide to Remote Viewing is a basic introduction to the extraordinary extrasensory perceptual skill which was developed for the US military during the Cold War. This book describes what remote viewing is, how it came to be, what kinds of remote viewing there are, and counters skeptical arguments against remote viewing's legitimacy. Further, the book contains examples of successful remote viewing attempts, explains how remote viewing can be used for practical purposes, how ordinary civilians can themselves now learn to do it, and outlines experiments that readers can try for themselves. The ideal reader of The Essential Guide to Remote Viewing will be someone who knows little or nothing about remote viewing and wants an inexpensive source for credible information. Others who will be interested are those who are involved in remote viewing and want an easily-accessible introduction to give to friends or relatives who have questions about what this thing is their loved ones have gotten involved with. Finally, those who are already involved with remote viewing but feel the need to extend their basic knowledge will find this book both interesting and useful.
Author: Draja Mickaharic Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0557373220 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 108
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A description of what I have learned it is possible to do in the non-physical or astral realms. Some pointers, and some instructions to students, but not a work book. I'm sure it is incomplete as I certinly don't know everything
Author: Sergio Rijo Publisher: SERGIO RIJO ISBN: Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 61
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Are you looking for a way to expand your consciousness and tap into a world beyond your physical senses? Look no further than "The Power of Remote Viewing," the ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets of this fascinating practice. With a rich history dating back to ancient times, remote viewing has been studied extensively by scientists, researchers, and practitioners, and has been proven to have a wide range of applications in fields such as healthcare, business, and education. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the techniques, principles, and practical applications of remote viewing, as well as its combination with other practices such as meditation and energy work. You'll learn how to develop your extrasensory perception, and gain access to information beyond the limits of your physical senses. With "The Power of Remote Viewing," you'll gain the tools you need to enhance your personal growth and exploration, as well as improve your decision-making skills and achieve your goals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to unleash the power of remote viewing.
Author: Taylor Arnold
Author: Taylor Arnold
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Author: Kiwi Joe
Author: Alifa Rifaat
Author: Franco Moretti
Author: Margie Kay
Author: Paul H. Smith
Author: Draja Mickaharic
Author: Sergio Rijo