“…It also discusses examples of semantic applications and cross domain 3D retrieval, i.e. how to retrieve 3D models using various types of modalities, e.g. sketches and/or images. The book concludes with a summary of the main ideas and discussions of the future trends. 3D Shape Analysis: Fundamentals, Theory, and Applications is an excellent reference for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in different fields of mathematics, computer science, and engineering. …”

“…Understand what prototyping is and how it fits into the UX design process See why UX designers, interface designers, and product managers use InVision Gain experience building a prototype in less than 10 minutes without writing any code Discover how to integrate InVision prototyping into your existing workflow Explore built-in tools for feedback collection, collaboration, and project status tracking See the plug-in for Sketch and Photoshop that speeds up the design workflow Understand how to prepare a prototype for hand-off to engineers for development Stephanie Schuhmacher has designed and prototyped digital experiences for the web and mobile apps since 1995; including award winning products such as the NetSpend Personal Financial Management Tool Suite (named Most Innovative Prepaid Program by the 2010 Paybefore Awards). …”

“…He presents realistic use cases and up-to-date example code for: Spark, the next generation in-memory computing technology from UC Berkeley Storm, the parallel real-time Big Data analytics technology from Twitter GraphLab, the next-generation graph processing paradigm from CMU and the University of Washington (with comparisons to alternatives such as Pregel and Piccolo) Halo also offers architectural and design guidance and code sketches for scaling machine learning algorithms to Big Data, and then realizing them in real-time. …”

“…By the end of this book, you will have gained hands-on experience in building robots using JavaScript What you will learn Install and run Node.js and Johnny-Five on Raspberry Pi Assemble, code, and run an LED project Leverage JavaScript libraries to build exciting robots Use sensors to collect data from the world around you Employ servos and motors to make your project move Add internet capabilities to your Johnny-Five project Who this book is for Hands-On Robotics with JavaScript is for individuals who have prior experience with Raspberry Pi 3 and like to write sketches in JavaScript. Basic knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js will help you get the most out of this book…”

“…And vice versa, what strategies, norms and rituals do commoners use to define a common space between government and market? The book sketches answers to these questions through conceptual and empirical work, ranging from sociology and philosophy over urban and cultural studies to law and policy science.00The volume includes contributions by Walter van Andel, Iolanda Bianchi, Gideon Boie, Giuliana Ciancio, Lara García Díaz, Pascal Gielen, Arne Herman, Gökhan Kodalak, Thijs Lijster, Lara van Meeteren, Hanka Otte, Ching Lin Pang, Tian Shi, Stavros Stavrides, Maria Francesca De Tullio, Louis Volont and Bart Wissink…”

“…In thirteen essays, alongside additional contextual materials, the book situates the Junta de Damas within modern feminist discourses that arose during the Enlightenment and considers its legacy to feminist thought and benevolence in the early liberal era. Biographical sketches highlight the lives of important members of the Junta de Damas, including aristocrats whose portraits were painted by Goya, along with others who dwelled in relative obscurity. …”

“…"Coast Lines" is peppered with captivating anecdotes about the frustrating effort to expunge fictitious islands from nautical charts, the tricky measurement of a coastline's length, and the contentious notions of beachfront property and public access.Combining maritime history and the history of technology, "Coast Lines" charts the historical progression from offshore sketches to satellite images and explores the societal impact of coastal cartography on everything from global warming to homeland security. …”

“…With reference to the connection between time and law, the volume sketches the possibility of considering the factor of time, not just as a descriptive tool, but as an ascriptive moment (quasi an inner feature) of a legal problem, thus making it possible to appreciate the synchronic aspects of the ‘juridical experience’. …”

“…In Photoshop, you'll learn practical techniques for combining photos, pro-level retouching, creating precise selections, masking, turning a photo into a painting and pencil sketch, and adding creative blur effects. Back in Lightroom, you'll learn how to show off your masterpieces by exporting them en masse, sharing via social media, creating fine art-style signed print layouts, slideshows, photo book, and web gallery projects…”

“…The book also provides intriguing insights into the relationships between poetry - painted and sculptured allegories - and number - architectural planning that has become a geometrical game. It sketches the intellectual background of Carlo's conception, emphasizing the king's mythical forebears and his love of mathematical order. …”

“…The Art of Engagement equips you with a range of tools--sketches, illustrations, and highly visual “learning maps”--to help employees speak the same language, see from the same point of view, and connect their individual actions to the success of the whole company. …”

“…Learn how to: • Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier • Learn how to use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation • Use Control Center to control frequently used settings • Use Siri to control your iPad or get information by speaking commands • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (and even your Mac), including music, photos, messages, documents, and more • Surf the Web, and send and receive email and messages • Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful • Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad • Take photos, and then edit them using the Photos app • Use AirDrop and iCloud Drive to share files and information with your other devices • Use your iPad to take notes, make lists, draw sketches, and create reminders • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family • Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create documents and presentations • Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps…”

“…You’ll learn how to use tools like quality check sheets, flow diagrams, concept sheets, duo diagrams, variation plots, sketches, sum-of-extremes tests, good versus bad comparisons, fractionals with interactions, and many-level checks. …”

“…This video workshop takes you through the five steps involved in a sprint: Clarify the problem at hand, and identify the needs of potential users Explore solutions through brainstorming and sketching exercises Distill your ideas into one or two solutions that you can test Prototype your solution and bring it to life Test the prototype the solution with people who would use it Get up to speed with design sprints and learn how you can incorporate the process into your organization. …”

“…From there it moves on to initial sketches, through considerations of stakeholder roles and responsibilities, to the complex challenges of managing change in established teams. …”

“…Finally, you will develop an end-to-end realistic holographic app, ranging from scenario identification to sketching, development, deployment, and, finally, production. …”

“…This guide shows you how to Think through your designs, instead of just throwing together UI elements Allow an intuitive design flow to emerge from your app Sketch and wireframe apps more effectively Reflect key differences among smartphones, tablets, and desktops Design for visual appeal without compromising usability Work effectively with programmers Make sure your apps are accessible to everyone Get usable feedback, and understand what it’s telling you Learn valuable lessons from today’s most successful apps Refresh your designs in new apps and future versions Discover new tools for designing more successfully Packed with iOS and Android TM examples, Essential Mobile Interaction Design offers dozens of tips and solutions that will be equally useful on today’s platforms and on whatever comes next. …”

“…A foreword, introduction and Ade’s biography are included. Photographs, sketches, handwriting samples, and other illustrations which evoke the man and his times are interspersed with the text…”

“…You'll start by understanding the basic tools, including Base Flanges and Sketched Bends, before moving on to more complex features such as Custom Forming Tools and Lofted Bends. …”

“…Chapter 1: Introducing Visio 2010 Tell Me More Media 1.1 —About the Author and Why He Loves Visio Show Me Media 1.2 —Creating a Simple Visio Flowchart Show Me Media 1.3 —Panning and Zooming a Diagram Using the Status Bar and Pan & Zoom Window Show Me Media 1.4 —A Whirlwind Tour of Visio Shape Handles Chapter 2: Working Around the Diagram Show Me Media 2.1 —Quickly Sketching with Blank Drawings Show Me Media 2.2 —Understanding External Stencils, Local Masters, and the Document Stencil Show Me Media 2.3 —Adding and Manipulating New Pages Show Me Media 2.4 —Adding Background Pages Manually Tell Me More Media 2.5 —Making PowerPoint-Style Presentations with Visio Chapter 3: Organizing and Annotating Diagrams Show Me Media 3.1 —Organizing Shapes with Containers Show Me Media 3.2 —Creating Grouped Shapes Tell Me More Media 3.3 —When to Use Groups Show Me Media 3.4 —Adding Callouts to Shapes Show Me Media 3.5 —Cool Tricks with Legacy Callout Shapes Chapter 4: Connecting Shapes Show Me Media 4.1 —Basic Connecting in Visio 2010 Show Me Media 4.2 —Grand Tour of Connection Options Tell Me More Media 4.3 —Connector Begins and Ends: Structure vs. …”