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The Civilization of Crime
Along with most of the rest of Western culture, has crime itself become more "civilized"? This book exposes as myths the beliefs that society has become more violent than it has been in the past and that violence is more likely to occur in cities than in rural areas. The product of years of study by scholars from North America and Europe, The Civilization of Crime shows that, however violent some large cities may be now, both rural and urban communities in Sweden, Holland, England, and other countries were far more violent during the late Middle Ages than any cities are today. Contributors show that the dramatic change is due, in part, to the fact that violence was often tolerated or even ac...
Being Really Virtual
This book focuses on the recent developments of virtual reality (VR) and immersive technologies, what effect they are having on our modern, digitised society and explores how current developments and advancements in this field are leading to a virtual revolution. Using Ivan Sutherland's ‘The Ultimate Display’ and Moore’s law as a springboard, the author discusses both popular scientific and technological accounts of the past, present and possible futures of VR, looking at current research trends, developments, challenges and ethical considerations to the coming age of differing realities. Being Really Virtual is for researchers, designers and developers of VR and immersive technologies and anyone with an interest in the exponential rise of such technologies and how they are changing the very way we perceive, interact and communicate within our digital society.
Stafford at War, 1939–1945
Stafford at War is a vivid many-sided portrait of a county town during one of the extraordinary periods in English history. In his wide-ranging narrative Nick Thomas looks at the impact of the Second World War on the townspeople - how it affected their daily lives, their work, their families. And he recalls the contribution Stafford made to the war effort at home and abroad. The story he tells gives a fascinating insight into wartime life and it is a moving record of the sacrifices made by local people. His detailed and fully illustrated account will be fascinating reading for everyone who knows Stafford and wants to find out about its history.
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Designing User Interfaces
Think about UIs using design thinking principles from an award winning graphic designer KEY FEATURES ● Practical knowledge of visual design basics and typography. ● Understand the modern UI to kick-start your career with UI designs. ● Introduces you to explore UI designs for e-commerce web applications. DESCRIPTION From the initial introduction about the meaning behind interfaces to the technical skills of thinking and designing a modern UI, this book will guide you on designing the UI of a screen for a real-world application, infused with the newly learned knowledge with the Figma tool. You will be able to explore and practice visual design concepts, namely, color, contrast, balance, ...
Scotland
Are you tired of history books that are filled with fluff and censored narratives? Do you yearn for a history book that presents the raw and unfiltered truth about the Scottish nation? Look no further. "Scotland: A Raw and Unfiltered History" is the ultimate guide to Scottish history, devoid of any sugarcoating or bias. This book addresses your pain points by delivering a history that is: 1. Uncensored: Explore the real stories behind the formation of the Scottish nation, from the Picts and Gaels to the establishment of the Kingdom of Alba. 2. Unapologetic: Dive into the 6th century when Christianity spread throughout Scotland, and learn about the Iona Abbey’s true impact. 3. Reasonable: U...
