“…The final section covers an extensive array of strategic communication processes, from corporate branding, communication management, and public diplomacy to corporate social responsibility, political communication, and social media. …”

“…By including writings on both film and television adaptations, this book examines the array of possibilities for the closure of an adapted narrative, focusing both on the specificities of film and different television forms (miniseries and ongoing television narratives) and at the same time suggesting the commonalities of these audiovisual forms in their closing moments. …”

“…Following a presentation of the basics of the field, the book covers a wide array of central topics that have not been addressed by previous textbooks. …”

“…While obsessed with the search for an efficient management of human relations, the new digital capitalism gives rise to an irrational and impulsive Homo numericus prone to an array of addictive behaviours and subjected to intensive forms of surveillance. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…GUAJIROS -- INFANCIA Y NECESIDAD DEL GUAJIRO -- POR LO QUE MURMURAN LOS GUAJIROS -- INGENIOS -- LOS DOMINGOS EN LOS INGENIOS -- EL GUARDIERO -- LA CASA DE TRAPICHE -- EL CORTE DE CAÑA -- EL CEMENTERIO DEL INGENIO -- LUIS VICTORIANO BETANCOURT -- LOS PRIMOS -- EL MATRIMONIO -- LA HABANA DE 1810 A 1840 -- EL BAILE -- ENRIQUE FERNÁNDEZ CARRILLO -- EL ÑÁÑIGO -- JOSÉ AGUSTÍN MILLÁN -- EL MÉDICO DE CAMPO -- EL CALAMBUCO -- CARLOS NOREÑA -- LOS NEGROS CURROS -- JOSÉ QUINTÍN SUZARTE -- LOS GUAJIROS -- JOSÉ E. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Experiencia como subsecretario de Lagos y Arrate23 Inauguración del año escolar 1993 en Villa Las Estrellas, Antártica chilena, con el ministro Arrate; 24 Modificaciones en los gobiernos de Aylwin y Frei Ruiz-Tagle a las políticas de educación superior del gobierno militar. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Multioperand Addition; 3.1 Bit-Arrays for Unsigned and Signed Operands; 3.2 Reduction; 3.3 Sequential Implementation…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…2.12 Lumped Elements2.13 Impedance Matching Networks; Problems; References; 3 Antenna Systems; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Isotropic Radiator and Plane Waves; 3.3 Far-Field Region; 3.4 Antenna Analysis; 3.5 Antenna Characteristics and Parameters; 3.6 Monopole and Dipole Antennas; 3.7 Horn Antennas; 3.8 Parabolic Dish Antennas; 3.9 Microstrip Patch Antennas; 3.10 Antenna Arrays and Phased Arrays; 3.11 Antenna Measurements; Problems; References; 4 Various Components and Their System Parameters; 4.1 Introduction and History; 4.2 Couplers, Hybrids, and Power Dividers/Combiners…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…IntroductionGraphics AreasMajor ApplicationsGraphics APIsGraphics PipelineNumerical IssuesEfficiencyDesigning and Coding Graphics ProgramsMiscellaneous MathSets and MappingsSolving Quadratic EquationsTrigonometryVectorsCurves and SurfacesLinear InterpolationTrianglesRaster ImagesRaster DevicesImages, Pixels, and GeometryRGB ColorAlpha CompositingRay TracingThe Basic Ray-Tracing AlgorithmPerspectiveComputing Viewing RaysRay-Object IntersectionShadingA Ray-Tracing ProgramShadowsIdeal Specular ReflectionHistorical NotesLinear AlgebraDeterminantsMatricesComputing with Matrices and DeterminantsEigenvalues and Matrix DiagonalizationTransformation Matrices2D Linear Transformations3D Linear TransformationsTranslation and Affine TransformationsInverses of Transformation MatricesCoordinate TransformationsViewingViewing TransformationsProjective TransformationsPerspective ProjectionSome Properties of the Perspective TransformField-of-ViewThe Graphics PipelineRasterizationOperations Before and After RasterizationSimple AntialiasingCulling Primitives for EfficiencySignal ProcessingDigital Audio: Sampling in 1DConvolutionConvolution FiltersSignal Processing for ImagesSampling TheorySurface ShadingDiffuse ShadingPhong ShadingArtistic ShadingTexture MappingLooking Up Texture ValuesTexture Coordinate FunctionsAntialiasing Texture LookupsApplications of Texture MappingProcedural 3D TexturesData Structures for GraphicsTriangle MeshesScene GraphsSpatial Data StructuresBSP Trees for VisibilityTiling Multidimensional ArraysMore Ray TracingTransparency and RefractionInstancingConstructive Solid GeometryDistribution Ray TracingSamplingIntegrationContinuous ProbabilityMonte Carlo IntegrationChoosing Random PointsCurvesCurvesCurve PropertiesPolynomial PiecesPutting Pieces TogetherCubicsApproximating CurvesSummaryComputer AnimationPrinciples of AnimationKeyframingDeformationsCharacter AnimationPhysics-Based AnimationProcedural TechniquesGroups of ObjectsUsing Graphics HardwareHardware OverviewWhat Is Graphics HardwareHeterogeneous MultiprocessingGraphics Hardware Programming: Buffers, State, and ShadersState MachineBasic OpenGL Application LayoutGeometryA First Look at ShadersVertex Buffer ObjectsVertex Array ObjectsTransformation MatricesShading with Per-Vertex AttributesShading in the Fragment ProcessorMeshes and InstancingTexture ObjectsObject-Oriented Design for Graphics Hardware ProgrammingContinued LearningLightRadiometryTransport EquationPhotometryColorColorimetryColor SpacesChromatic AdaptationColor AppearanceVisual PerceptionVision ScienceVisual SensitivitySpatial VisionObjects, Locations, and EventsPicture PerceptionTone ReproductionClassificationDynamic RangeColorImage FormationFrequency-Based OperatorsGradient-Domain OperatorsSpatial OperatorsDivisionSigmoidsOther ApproachesNight TonemappingDiscussionImplicit ModelingImplicit Functions, Skeletal Primitives, and Summation BlendingRenderingSpace PartitioningMore on BlendingConstructive Solid GeometryWarpingPrecise Contact ModelingThe Blob TreeInteractive Implicit Modeling SystemsGlobal IlluminationParticle Tracing for Lambertian ScenesPath TracingAccurate Direct LightingReflection ModelsReal-World MaterialsImplementing Reflection ModelsSpecular Reflection ModelsSmooth-Layered ModelRough-Layered ModelComputer Graphics in GamesPlatformsLimited ResourcesOptimization TechniquesGame TypesThe Game Production ProcessVisualizationBackgroundData TypesHuman-Centered Design ProcessVisual Encoding PrinciplesInteraction PrinciplesComposite and Adjacent ViewsData ReductionExamples…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…3.3 Techniques to Enhance Radiation Performance3.3.1 Radiation Characteristics of SPAs; 3.3.2 SPA with Dual Feed Probes; 3.3.3 Case Study: Center-concaved SPA with Dual Feed Probes; 3.3.4 SPA with Half-wavelength Probe-fed Strip; 3.3.5 SPA with Probe-fed Center Slot; 3.3.6 Case Study: Center-fed SPA with Double L-shaped Probes; 3.3.7 SPA with Slots and Shorting Strips; 3.4 Arrays with Suspended Plate Elements; 3.4.1 Mutual Coupling between Two Suspended Plate Elements; 3.4.2 Reduced-size Array above Double-tiered Ground Plane; References; 4 Planar Inverted-L/F Antennas; 4.1 Introduction…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…4.7 Random numbers, timing and an arithmetic game4.8 Functions; 4.9 Arrays and C-strings; 4.10 Program example: A dice-rolling simulation; 4.11 Bitwise operators; 4.12 Pointers; 4.13 Arrays of pointers and program arguments; 4.14 Static and global variables; 4.15 File input and output; 4.16 Structures; 4.17 Pointers to structures; 4.18 Making the program more general; 4.19 Loading structured data; 4.20 Memory allocation; 4.21 typedef; 4.22 enum; 4.23 Mechanisms that underlie the program; 4.24 More on the C/C++ standard library; 4.25 Chapter end material; Bibliography…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Transmission Efficiency of Multiple-Prism Arrays…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- How to Use This Book -- Icons Used in This Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with Formulas and Functions -- Chapter 1 Tapping Into Formula and Function Fundamentals -- Working with Excel Fundamentals -- Understanding workbooks and worksheets -- Introducing the Formulas Tab -- Working with rows, column, cells, ranges, and tables -- Formatting your data -- Getting help -- Gaining the Upper Hand on Formulas -- Entering your first formula -- Understanding references -- Copying formulas with the fill handle -- Assembling formulas the right way -- Using Functions in Formulas -- Looking at what goes into a function -- Arguing with a function -- Nesting functions -- Chapter 2 Saving Time with Function Tools -- Getting Familiar with the Insert Function Dialog Box -- Finding the Correct Function -- Entering Functions Using the Insert Function Dialog Box -- Selecting a function that takes no arguments -- Selecting a function that uses arguments -- Entering cells, ranges, named areas, and tables as function arguments -- Getting help in the Insert Function dialog box -- Using the Function Arguments dialog box to edit functions -- Directly Entering Formulas and Functions -- Entering formulas and functions in the Formula Bar -- Entering formulas and functions directly in worksheet cells -- Chapter 3 Saying "Array!" for Formulas and Functions -- Discovering Arrays -- Using Arrays in Formulas -- Working with Functions That Return Arrays -- Chapter 4 Fixing Formula Boo-Boos -- Catching Errors As You Enter Them -- Getting parentheses to match -- Avoiding circular references -- Mending broken links -- Using the Formula Error Checker -- Auditing Formulas -- Watching the Watch Window -- Evaluating and Checking Errors…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- Using Python with SQLAlchemy and pandas -- Reading and Writing to a Database with pandas -- Writing Data to the Database Using Python -- Exercise 6.02: Reading, Visualizing, and Saving Data in Python -- Improving Python Write Speed with COPY -- Reading and Writing CSV Files with Python -- Best Practices for Importing and Exporting Data -- Going Passwordless -- Activity 6.01: Using an External Dataset to Discover Sales Trends -- Summary -- Chapter 7: Analytics Using Complex Data Types -- Introduction -- Date and Time Data types for Analysis -- The DATE Data type -- Transforming Date Data types -- Intervals -- Exercise 7.01: Analytics with Time Series Data -- Performing Geospatial Analysis in PostgreSQL -- Latitude and Longitude -- Representing Latitude and Longitude in PostgreSQL -- Exercise 7.02: Geospatial Analysis -- Using Array Data types in PostgreSQL…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Title page -- Copyright and credits -- Dedication -- Contributors -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Part 1: Mastering std::vector -- Chapter 1: The Basics of std::vector -- Technical requirements -- The significance of std::vector -- A basic comparison of C-style arrays and std::vector -- Comparison of C-style arrays and std::vector for memory management -- Declaring and initializing std::vector -- Declaring a vector -- Initializing a vector -- Accessing elements -- Random access -- Accessing the first and last elements -- Vector size -- Adding and removing elements -- Adding elements -- Removing elements -- Capacity -- Prefer using empty() when possible -- Clearing all elements -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Mastering Iterators with std::vector -- Technical requirements -- Types of iterators in the STL -- Input iterators -- Output iterators -- Forward iterators -- Reverse iterators -- Bidirectional iterators -- Random access iterators -- Basic iteration techniques with std::vector -- Iterating over std::vector -- Basic iteration using iterators -- Using constant iterators -- Benefits of iteration -- Using std::begin and std::end -- Understanding iterator requirements -- Range-based for loops -- Overview of range-based for loops -- When to use range-based for loops -- Modifying elements during iteration -- Creating a custom iterator -- The appeal of custom iterators -- Core requirements -- Iterator categories and their specialties -- A custom iterator example -- Custom iterator challenges and use cases -- Illustrative use cases of custom iterators -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Mastering Memory and Allocators with std::vector -- Technical requirements -- Understanding capacity versus size -- Revisiting the basics -- What exactly is capacity? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…2.6.1 Additional reading -- 2.6.2 Exercises -- Summary -- 3 Performance limits and profiling -- 3.1 Know your application's potential performance limits -- 3.2 Determine your hardware capabilities: Benchmarking -- 3.2.1 Tools for gathering system characteristics -- 3.2.2 Calculating theoretical maximum flops -- 3.2.3 The memory hierarchy and theoretical memory bandwidth -- 3.2.4 Empirical measurement of bandwidth and flops -- 3.2.5 Calculating the machine balance between flops and bandwidth -- 3.3 Characterizing your application: Profiling -- 3.3.1 Profiling tools -- 3.3.2 Empirical measurement of processor clock frequency and energy consumption -- 3.3.3 Tracking memory during run time -- 3.4 Further explorations -- 3.4.1 Additional reading -- 3.4.2 Exercises -- Summary -- 4 Data design and performance models -- 4.1 Performance data structures: Data-oriented design -- 4.1.1 Multidimensional arrays -- 4.1.2 Array of Structures (AoS) versus Structures of Arrays (SoA) -- 4.1.3 Array of Structures of Arrays (AoSoA) -- 4.2 Three Cs of cache misses: Compulsory, capacity, conflict -- 4.3 Simple performance models: A case study -- 4.3.1 Full matrix data representations -- 4.3.2 Compressed sparse storage representations -- 4.4 Advanced performance models -- 4.5 Network messages -- 4.6 Further explorations -- 4.6.1 Additional reading -- 4.6.2 Exercises -- Summary -- 5 Parallel algorithms and patterns -- 5.1 Algorithm analysis for parallel computing applications -- 5.2 Performance models versus algorithmic complexity -- 5.3 Parallel algorithms: What are they? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Making decisions based on user input -- Storing data in an array, a List, or a Dictionary -- Storing items in an array -- Storing items in a List -- Time for action - create a List of pony names -- What just happened? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…2.7.1 Disk capacity -- 2.7.2 Disk Magic examples using 146 GB and 300 GB disk drives -- 2.7.3 Disk speed (RPM) -- 2.7.4 Disk Magic examples using 15K rpm and 10K rpm disk drives -- 2.8 RAID implementation -- 2.8.1 RAID Arrays -- 2.8.2 RAID 5 array -- 2.8.3 RAID 10 array -- 2.8.4 Combination of RAID 5 and RAID 10 arrays -- 2.8.5 RAID 5 versus RAID 10 performance -- 2.9 SBOD (Switched Bunch of Disks) connection -- 2.9.1 Standard storage subsystem FC-AL problem -- 2.9.2 Switched FC-AL advantages -- 2.9.3 DS6000 switched FC-AL implementation -- 2.10 Host adapter -- 2.10.1 Host adapter configuration -- 2.10.2 FCP attachment -- 2.10.3 FICON attachment -- 2.10.4 Preferred Path -- 2.11 Tools to aid in hardware planning -- 2.11.1 Whitepapers -- 2.11.2 Disk Magic -- 2.11.3 Capacity Magic -- Chapter 3. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Apuntes de viaje de un poeta vanguardista -- NUEVOS RUMBOS -- Baal Babilonia de Fernando Arrabal. El enfant terrible del teatro francés de posguerra como magistral narrador español -- Libertad bajo palabra. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Front matter -- Índice -- Introducción: el pasado en la pequeña pantalla / Primera parte: Recreaciones del siglo XIX -- Bandoleros de la Transición: rasgos del imaginario nacional democrático en Curro Jiménez / Restauración y Transición en la Fortunata y Jacinta de Mario Camus / Televisualizando Arroz y tartana / Segunda parte: Miradas retrospectivas a la Guerra Civil y el franquismo -- La Guerra Civil en la TVE de los ochenta: de la palabra escrita a la imagen en movimiento / Una telenovela transnacional: Amar en tiempos revueltos / Memorias de progreso y violencia: la Guerra Civil en Cuéntame cómo pasó / Algo se mueve en el alma: nostalgia y mitos transicionales de sobremesa en Verano azul / Tercera parte: Identidad y representación histórica en las autonómicas -- Historias de Cataluña: ficción y memoria histórica en la televisión pública catalana / Memoria, televisión y documental: «Casas viejas. …”