Many applications of computer vision benefit from the use of color, but few are designed to adapt to disruptive changes in color, intensity of light, or viewpoint. Covering the most up-to-date research and latest developments on computer vision, "Color in Computer Vision: Fundamentals and Applicatio[...]

Scholars have long held that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was a centralized organization from its founding in 1921. In a departure from that view, "From Friend to Comrade" demonstrates how the CCP began as a group of study societies, only evolving into a mass Marxist-Leninist party by 1927. Han[...]

Ruth Fishel knows that almost any negative habit can be changed in 21 days. While struggling with a drinking problem, Ruth discovered the power of affirmations and transformed her life. She now counsels others about this powerful form of life change. This expanded edition includes more than five hun[...]

Todavia tienen sentido para nosotros los simbolos cristianos, las imagenes y los gestos rituales que nos vienen desde los tiempos apostolicos? Que significado tienen los simbolos? Por que son tan importantes para la Iglesia? Y como te pueden ayudar a crecer en tu fe? Johan van Parys responde a estas[...]

Jan van Noordt (c.1623/4-1676) created some of the most flamboyant and expressive paintings of the Dutch Golden Age, such as "Susanna and the Elders" and "Portrait of a Boy with a Falcon". Yet little was known about his life and the many misattributions of his works have hidden his significance. Dav[...]

Between 1864 and 1877, during the height of the Plains Indian wars, Pawnee Indian scouts rendered invaluable service to the United States Army. They led missions deep into contested territory, tracked resisting bands, spearheaded attacks against enemy camps, and on more than one occasion saved Ameri[...]

Toddlers and young children are energetic, curious, enthusiastic - and messy! The 30 patterns in What to Knit: The Toddler Years reflect this, allowing you to show their individuality whilst emphasising practicality and comfort, with advice on machine washable yarns. The chapters are divided into Ro[...]

Written by experienced practitioners this resource for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma offers comprehensive coverage of and support for the new subject guide. This edition of Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma is fully revised for first examination in September 2015. The coursebook is a [...]

A new, full-colour edition of the best-selling Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma. Now available as a full-colour version, this is a comprehensive, best-selling title for the Theory of Knowledge course in the IB Diploma Programme. It is also useful for students following other critical thinking [...]

Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition ofA History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BCpresents a comprehensive overview of the multiculturalcivilizations of the ancient Near East. * Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richerselection of supplementary [...]