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Information Architecture

The Design and Integration of Information Spaces, Second Edition

By: Wei Ding,Xia Lin,Michael Zarro

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Information Architecture

The Design and Integration of Information Spaces, Second Edition

By: Wei Ding,Xia Lin,Michael Zarro

Information Architecture is about organizing and simplifying information, designing and integrating information spaces/systems, and creating ways for people to find and interact with information content. Its goal is to help people understand and manage information and make the right decisions accordingly. This updated and revised edition of the book looks at integrated information spaces in the web context and beyond, with a focus on putting theories and principles into practice. In the ever-changing social, organizational, and technological contexts, information architects not only design individual information spaces (e.g., websites, software applications, and mobile devices), but also tackle strategic aggregation and integration of multiple information spaces across websites, channels, modalities, and platforms. Not only do they create predetermined navigation pathways, but they also provide tools and rules for people to organize information on their own and get connected with others. Information architects work with multi-disciplinary teams to determine the user experience strategy based on user needs and business goals, and make sure the strategy gets carried out by following the user-centered design (UCD) process via close collaboration with others. Drawing on the authors’ extensive experience as HCI researchers, User Experience Design practitioners, and Information Architecture instructors, this book provides a balanced view of the IA discipline by applying theories, design principles, and guidelines to IA and UX practices. It also covers advanced topics such as iterative design, UX decision support, and global and mobile IA considerations. Major revisions include moving away from a web-centric view toward multi-channel, multi-device experiences. Concepts such as responsive design, emerging design principles, and user-centered methods such as Agile, Lean UX, and Design Thinking are discussed and related to IA processes and practices.

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3031023080

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Newark's Little Italy

The Vanished First Ward

By: Michael Immerso

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Newark's Little Italy

The Vanished First Ward

By: Michael Immerso

Michael Immerso traces the history of the First Ward from the arrival of the first Italian in the 1870s until 1953 when the district was uprooted to make way for urban renewal. Richly illustrated with photographs culled from the albums and shoeboxes in the private collections of hundreds of former First Ward families from all across the United States, the book documents the evolution of the district from a small immigrant quarter into a complex Italian-American neighborhood that thrived during the first half of this century. Book jacket.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813527570

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9780813527574

Social Monitoring for Public Health

By: Michael J. Paul,Mark Dredze

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Social Monitoring for Public Health

By: Michael J. Paul,Mark Dredze

Public health thrives on high-quality evidence, yet acquiring meaningful data on a population remains a central challenge of public health research and practice. Social monitoring, the analysis of social media and other user-generated web data, has brought advances in the way we leverage population data to understand health. Social media offers advantages over traditional data sources, including real-time data availability, ease of access, and reduced cost. Social media allows us to ask, and answer, questions we never thought possible. This book presents an overview of the progress on uses of social monitoring to study public health over the past decade. We explain available data sources, common methods, and survey research on social monitoring in a wide range of public health areas. Our examples come from topics such as disease surveillance, behavioral medicine, and mental health, among others. We explore the limitations and concerns of these methods. Our survey of this exciting new field of data-driven research lays out future research directions.

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Springer Nature

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3031023110

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Graphic Novels

A Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More

By: Michael Pawuk,David S. Serchay

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Graphic Novels

A Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More

By: Michael Pawuk,David S. Serchay

Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216091615

Product Research Rules

By: C. Todd Lombardo,Aras Bilgen,Michael Connors

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Product Research Rules

By: C. Todd Lombardo,Aras Bilgen,Michael Connors

Digital product research doesn't have to be difficult, take a long time, or cost a lot of money. Nor should it be a job solely for scientists or expert researchers. In this practical book, Aras Bilgen, C. Todd Lombardo, and Michael Connors demonstrate how your entire team can conduct effective product research within a couple of weeks--easily, cheaply, and without compromising quality. Drawing from decades of experience in product development, the authors lay out nine simple rules that combine user research, market research, and product analytics to quickly discover insights and build products customers truly need. Recognize and avoid common research pitfalls Switch to the insight-making mindset that underlies all successful research efforts Find out how to look at data, formulate the right questions, and pick the right research method Learn interview techniques and research skills Analyze for insights collaboratively while avoiding bias Inspire action with your insights through powerful presentations and prototypes Learn how to involve a wide variety of stakeholders in research, from developers to executives Discover how you can make research a habit, not a one-off effort

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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1492049425

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The Sourcebook of Magic

A Comprehensive Guide to NLP Change Patterns

By: L Michael Hall

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The Sourcebook of Magic

A Comprehensive Guide to NLP Change Patterns

By: L Michael Hall

In The Sourcebook of Magic you will discover afresh the basic 77 NLP patterns for transformational magic. This newly revised version streamlines the patterns so that they are even more succinct and offers some new insights into how the patterns work.

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Crown House Publishing

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1845903714

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9781845903718

Word Association Thematic Analysis

A Social Media Text Exploration Strategy

By: Michael Thelwall

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Word Association Thematic Analysis

A Social Media Text Exploration Strategy

By: Michael Thelwall

Many research projects involve analyzing sets of texts from the social web or elsewhere to get insights into issues, opinions, interests, news discussions, or communication styles. For example, many studies have investigated reactions to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions, conspiracy theories, and anti-vaccine sentiment on social media. This book describes word association thematic analysis, a mixed methods strategy to identify themes within a collection of social web or other texts. It identifies these themes in the differences between subsets of the texts, including female vs. male vs. nonbinary, older vs. newer, country A vs. country B, positive vs. negative sentiment, high scoring vs. low scoring, or subtopic A vs. subtopic B. It can also be used to identify the differences between a topic-focused collection of texts and a reference collection. The method starts by automatically finding words that are statistically significantly more common in one subset than another, then identifies the context of these words and groups them into themes. It is supported by the free Windows-based software Mozdeh for data collection or importing and for the quantitative analysis stages. This book explains the word association thematic analysis method, with examples, and gives practical advice for using it. It is primarily intended for social media researchers and students, although the method is applicable to any collection of short texts.

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Springer Nature

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3031023242

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Shamanism, Colonialism, and the Wild Man

A Study in Terror and Healing

By: Michael Taussig

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Shamanism, Colonialism, and the Wild Man

A Study in Terror and Healing

By: Michael Taussig

Working with the image of the Indian shaman as Wild Man, Taussig reveals not the magic of the shaman but that of the politicizing fictions creating the effect of the real. "This extraordinary book . . . will encourage ever more critical and creative explorations."—Fernando Coronil, [I]American Journal of Sociology[/I] "Taussig has brought a formidable collection of data from arcane literary, journalistic, and biographical sources to bear on . . . questions of evil, torture, and politically institutionalized hatred and terror. His intent is laudable, and much of the book is brilliant, both in its discovery of how particular people perpetrated evil and others interpreted it."—Stehen G. Bunker, Social Science Quarterly

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University of Chicago Press

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0226790118

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9780226790114

New Dimensions in Health

Simple Secrets to Creating Optimal Health

By: Michael Brook

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New Dimensions in Health

Simple Secrets to Creating Optimal Health

By: Michael Brook

The problems that exist in the world cannot be solved by the same kind of thinking that created them. Albert Einstein New Dimensions in Health explores the emerging new paradigm in creating optimal health and healing on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, economic and environmental. On an individual level there is a growing understanding that all of these different arenas of life are interrelated, each one affecting the others. On a societal and planetary level it is clear that the problems of health care, economics, energy, food production, international conflict and environmental concerns are all interrelated and cannot be solved without understanding how each effect the others. There are solutions to these problems; however, they wont be found in the current cultural paradigms. Whether you are struggling with a serious health challenge, or are an elite athlete, or are aspiring to heal yourself or the planet, youll find insights and resources that will help you move to the next level. Its time to shift to a higher level of consciousness. Its time to step into a New Dimension. From the individual to the organization, from the cell to the society, from the person to the planet there are laws and principles that govern the processes of health within each entity. New Dimensions in Health will teach you these principles and inspire you to implement them. New Dimensions in Health provides the reader with practical and effective tools for transcending their own boundaries in every realm of life. The book is both informative and empowering for anyone committed to optimal self-care, providing a detailed road map for raising consciousness and becoming fully alive. Dr. Rav Ivker, DO, ABIHMCo-founder & Past-president, American Board of Integrative Holistic MedicinePast-president, American Holistic Medical AssociationAuthor, bestselling Sinus Survival

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Balboa Press

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1452514968

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9781452514963

The Oxford Dictionary of Music

By: Michael Kennedy,Joyce Kennedy

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The Oxford Dictionary of Music

By: Michael Kennedy,Joyce Kennedy

Now available in paperback and with over 10,000 entries, the Oxford Dictionary of Music (previously the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music) offers broad coverage of a wide range of musical categories spanning many eras, including composers, librettists, singers, orchestras, important ballets and operas, and musical instruments and their history. The Oxford Dictionary of Music is the most up-to-date and accessible dictionaryof musical terms available and an essential point of reference for music students, teachers, lecturers, professional musicians, as well as music enthusiasts.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199578540

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9780199578542

The Hulk

The Illustrated Screenplay

By: James Schamus,John Turman,Michael France,Stan Lee

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The Hulk

The Illustrated Screenplay

By: James Schamus,John Turman,Michael France,Stan Lee

Including the complete screenplay, the only official book on the making of the new film is a full-color, behind-the-scenes companion to the summer blockbuster. 120 color illustrations.

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Newmarket Pictorial Moviebooks

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1557045852

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9781557045850

Information Architecture

The Design and Integration of Information Spaces, Second Edition

By: Wei Ding,Xia Lin,Michael Zarro

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Information Architecture

The Design and Integration of Information Spaces, Second Edition

By: Wei Ding,Xia Lin,Michael Zarro

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Springer Nature

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3031023080

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Warbirds

Classic American Fighters & Bombers

By: Michael O'Leary

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Warbirds

Classic American Fighters & Bombers

By: Michael O'Leary

Vivid, live-action photographs in a striking layout explore the power and majesty of the U.S. airpower. Expert text examines the history of America's figh ting heritage, early aircraft, aerial acrobatics, more. Fully illustrated with 260 color photographs.

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240

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Crescent

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0517012189

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9780517012185

Understanding American Government

By: John Gruhl,Michael Steinman

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Understanding American Government

By: John Gruhl,Michael Steinman

Includes appendix.

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0314045783

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What Side Are You On?

A Tohono O'odham Life across Borders

By: Michael Steven Wilson,José Antonio Lucero

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What Side Are You On?

A Tohono O'odham Life across Borders

By: Michael Steven Wilson,José Antonio Lucero

Renowned human rights activist Michael "Mike" Wilson has borne witness to the profound human costs of poverty, racism, border policing, and the legacies of colonialism. From a childhood in the mining town of Ajo, Arizona, Wilson's life journey led him to US military service in Central America, seminary education, and religious and human rights activism against the abuses of US immigration policies. With increased militarization of the US-Mexico border, migration across the Tohono O'odham Nation surged, as did migrant deaths and violent encounters between tribal citizens and US Border Patrol agents. When Wilson's religious and ethical commitments led him to set up water stations for migrants on the Nation's lands, it brought him into conflict not only with the US government but also with his own tribal and religious communities. This richly textured and collaboratively written memoir brings Wilson's experiences to life. Joining Wilson as coauthor, Jose Antonio Lucero adds political and historical context to Wilson's personal narrative. Together they offer a highly original portrait of an O'odham life across borders that sheds light on the struggles and resilience of Native peoples across the Americas.

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UNC Press Books

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1469675595

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9781469675596

Legendary Locals of Alamogordo

By: Michael Ray Shinabery

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Legendary Locals of Alamogordo

By: Michael Ray Shinabery

By the time Alamogordo's founders platted the town in the late 1800s, bestowing it with the Spanish name for Fat Cottonwood, the region's lush grasses were luring cowboys such as Oliver Lee. Then, in 1941, an event more than 3,000 miles away changed the quiet community. When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, chamber president Mose Cauthen quickly spearheaded bringing the Army's mission to train bomber pilots to the Tularosa Basin. During the Space Race, Dr. John Stapp oversaw the programs at Holloman Air Force Base that sent Joe Kittinger, Dave Simons, and "Demi" McClure floating heavenward underneath balloons. Soon after, Ed Dittmer was training chimpanzees to rocket out of Earth's atmosphere and prove man could survive in that hostile environment. Alamogordo is where the Old West melds with ever-evolving technology, along with a rich artistic and literary legacy championed by such women as Linnie Townsend, Maude Rathgeber, and Margaret Flickinger.

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Information Architecture

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Newark's Little Italy

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Social Monitoring for Public Health

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Product Research Rules

Product Research Rules

The Sourcebook of Magic

The Sourcebook of Magic

Word Association Thematic Analysis

Word Association Thematic Analysis

Shamanism, Colonialism, and the Wild Man

Shamanism, Colonialism, and the Wild Man

New Dimensions in Health

New Dimensions in Health

The Oxford Dictionary of Music

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Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Warbirds

Warbirds

Understanding American Government

Understanding American Government

What Side Are You On?

What Side Are You On?

Legendary Locals of Alamogordo

Legendary Locals of Alamogordo

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