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Playing the Middle Ages: Pitfalls and Potential in Modern Games (New Directions in Medieval Studies)

The Middle Ages have provided rich source material for physical and digital games from Dungeons and Dragons to Assassin's Creed. This volume addresses the many ways in which different formats and genre of games represent the period. It considers the restrictions placed on these representations by the mechanical and gameplay requirements of the medium and by audience expectations of these products and the period, highlighting innovative attempts to overcome these limitations through game design and play. Playing the Middle Ages considers a number of important and timely issues within the field including: one, the connection between medieval games and political nationalistic rhetoric; two, trends in the presentation of religion, warfare and other aspects of medieval society and their connection to modern culture; three, the problematic representations of race; and four, the place of gender and sexuality within these games and the broader gaming community. The book draws on the experience of a wide-ranging and international group of academics across disciplines and from games designers. Through this combination of expertise, it provides a unique perspective on the representation of the Middle Ages in modern games and drives key discussions in the fields of history and game design.

Podcast or Perish: Peer Review and Knowledge Creation for the 21st Century (Bloomsbury Podcast Studies)

Podcasting scholarship is still in its nascent stages. The use of podcasting as a tool for scholarly and intellectual inquiry is a relatively new idea, to think about the medium as an alternative outlet for research output. Podcast or Perish maps out not simply a rationale for the deployment of podcasting as an outlet for open peer review, but also explores some real-world workflows for such a practice.At the forefront of merging these exciting fields, Lori Beckstead, Ian M. Cook, and Hannah McGregor have taken a novel approach to expanding the boundaries of scholarly knowledge by considering podcasting as a focal point for intellectual discussion, engagement, and exploration. By investigating the historical development of the norms of scholarly communication, the unique affordances of sound-based scholarship, and the transformative potential of new modes of knowledge production, Podcast or Perish is the call to action academia needs, by asking how podcasting might change the very ways we think about scholarly work.

A Power User's Guide to FL Studio 21: Master the art of music production and advanced mixing techniques to create Billboard-charting records

Learn critical music production techniques used by professional producers to create a signature sound, arranging, and mixing productions in FL Studio 21 from a Billboard charting JUNO nominated producer Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesDiscover how top artists produce mind-blowing music and create ultimate records in FL Studio through this illustrated guideBuild your skills in synchronizing songs placements and refining arrangementsMaster a professional workflow formula for producing chart-topping recordsBook DescriptionA digital audio workstation empowering both aspiring and seasoned producers to create original music compositions, FL Studio has not only advanced the culture of collaboration across several genres but has provided a creative outlet for up-and-coming artists worldwide. Achieving professional production prowess takes practice, market insight, and mentorship. This book explains how the author used FL Studio as a creative palette to build a successful career as a record producer, using specific techniques and workflow processes that only FL Studio can accommodate. You’ll develop a Power User's mindset, create signature sounds using stock FL Studio One Shots, create top-level drum loops, learn about FL Studio's VST’s, and approach arrangements from a practical and pop music perspective. This comprehensive guide covers everything from crafting and adding hypnotic melodies and chords, to mixing and mastering productions, and promoting those records to artists and companies, to take your career to the next level. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to create original productions from scratch using FL Studio’s virtual instruments and sound kits, mix and master the finished production, and arrange it using the Billboard-charting formula.What you will learnAcquaint yourself with FL Studio tools and maintain high-level workflow habits and frameworksCreate ear-catching top-line melodies and advanced chord progressionsProduce custom sound design and signature production soundExplore techniques to produce drum patterns and rhythmUncover advanced music theory and piano roll production techniquesBecome a maestro in arranging productions for smash hitsLearn unconventional mixing and mastering techniquesFind tips on approaching, negotiating, and placing productions with artists, TV, advertising, and film companiesWho this book is forIf you are a music producer with intermediate knowledge of FL Studio or have experience using it, this guide will show you the author’s personal tips and secrets for achieving Billboards success, landing major film and TV placements, and working with legendary artists. Tailored to experienced FL Studio users with a grasp on its fundamentals, this book assumes operational knowledge of FL Studio, including familiarity with its plugins and tools.

Practical Archaeogaming

As a sequel to Archaeogaming: an Introduction to Archaeology in and of Video Games, the author focuses on the practical and applied side of the discipline, collecting recent digital fieldwork together in one place for the first time to share new methods in treating interactive digital built environments as sites for archaeological investigation. Fully executed examples of practical and applied archaeogaming include the necessity of a rapid archaeology of digital built environments, the creation of a Harris matrix for software stratigraphy, the ethnographic work behind a human civilization trapped in an unstable digital landscape, how to conduct photogrammetry and GIS mapping in procedurally generated space, and how to transform digital artifacts into printed three-dimensional objects. Additionally, the results of the 2014 Atari excavation in Alamogordo, New Mexico are summarized for the first time.

Practical Guide to Applied Conformal Prediction in Python: Learn and apply the best uncertainty frameworks to your industry applications

Take your machine learning skills to the next level by mastering the best framework for uncertainty quantification - Conformal PredictionKey FeaturesMaster Conformal Prediction, a fast-growing ML framework, with Python applications.Explore cutting-edge methods to measure and manage uncertainty in industry applications.The book will explain how Conformal Prediction differs from traditional machine learning.Book DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving landscape of machine learning, the ability to accurately quantify uncertainty is pivotal. "Practical Guide to Applied Conformal Prediction in Python" addresses this need by offering an in-depth exploration of Conformal Prediction, a cutting-edge framework set to revolutionize uncertainty management in various ML applications. Embark on a comprehensive journey through Conformal Prediction, exploring its fundamentals and practical applications in binary classification, regression, time series forecasting, imbalanced data, computer vision, and NLP. Each chapter delves into specific aspects, offering hands-on insights and best practices for enhancing prediction reliability. The book concludes with a focus on multi-class classification nuances, providing expert-level proficiency to seamlessly integrate Conformal Prediction into diverse industries. Practical examples in Python using real-world datasets reinforce intuitive explanations, ensuring you acquire a robust understanding of this modern framework for uncertainty quantification. This guide is a beacon for mastering Conformal Prediction in Python, providing a blend of theory and practical application. It serves as a comprehensive toolkit to enhance machine learning skills, catering to professionals from data scientists to ML engineers.What you will learnThe fundamental concepts and principles of conformal predictionLearn how conformal prediction differs from traditional ML methodsApply real-world examples to your own industry applicationsExplore advanced topics - imbalanced data and multi-class CPDive into the details of the conformal prediction frameworkBoost your career as a data scientist, ML engineer, or researcherLearn to apply conformal prediction to forecasting and NLPWho this book is forIdeal for readers with a basic understanding of machine learning concepts and Python programming, this book caters to data scientists, ML engineers, academics, and anyone keen on advancing their skills in uncertainty quantification in ML.

A Practical Guide to Service Management: Insights from industry experts for uncovering, implementing, and improving service management practices

Develop and improve the service management capabilities of your organization or business with this comprehensive handbookKey FeaturesA complete, pragmatic guide on service management from industry expertsLearn industry best practices and proven strategies to establish and improve a service management capabilityGet hands on with implementing and maintaining a service management capabilityPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMany organizations struggle to find practical guidance that can help them to not only understand but also apply service management best practices. Packed with expert guidance and comprehensive coverage of the essential frameworks, methods, and techniques, this book will enable you to elevate your organization’s service management capability. You’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of service management and the role of a service provider. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with the different service management frameworks used by IT and enterprises. You'll use system thinking and design thinking approaches to learn to design, implement, and optimize services catering to diverse customer needs. This book will familiarize you with the essential process capabilities required for an efficient service management practice, followed by the elements key to its practical implementation, customized to the organization’s business needs in a sustainable and repeatable manner. You’ll also discover the critical success factors that will enhance your organization’s ability to successfully implement and sustain a service management practice. By the end of this handy guide, you’ll have a solid grasp of service management concepts, making this a valuable resource for on-the-job reference.What you will learnDiscover a holistic approach to managing servicesGet acquainted with the service management methods, frameworks, and best practicesUnderstand the significance of a service management strategyDemonstrate your skills to deliver high-quality, timely servicesFind out how to become a respected business partner to your customersRecognize the role of governance, outcomes, and marketsGrasp the concept of value capture and maintaining value over timeExplore common processes that lay the foundation for effective service managementWho this book is forThis book is for anyone interested in gaining a general understanding of the value of enterprise/IT service management (ESM/ITSM), including but not limited to IT leadership, key business managers, business process analysts, business analysts, IT consultants, IT professionals, project managers, systems integrators, service desk managers, managed service providers, solution providers, and sales staff. Whether you’re new to service management or have prior experience, you’ll find valuable insights in this book.

The Principles and Processes of Interactive Design

This much anticipated second edition of The Principles and Processes of Interactive Design is aimed at new designers and creatives from across the design and media disciplines who want to learn the fundamentals of designing for user experience and user interface (UX/UI) projects.The blurring of boundaries between disciplines is leading to a new breed of hybrid designers and creative practitioners who are fusing different discipline perspectives, principles and processes to support their new practices.It is these shared principles and processes that this book explores, including: the fundamentals of design research and UX development classic visual design topics such as colour, image, layout and typography essential media-specific topics such as working with data, interactivity, motion and sound important guidance on how to present your workWith over 150 inspirational examples from a diverse range of leading international creatives and award-winning agencies, this is a must-have guide for budding designers. In addition, industry perspectives from key design professionals provide fascinating insights into this exciting creative field. Each chapter concludes with a workshop tutorial to help you put what you've learnt into practice.

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Prosecuting and Defending Domain Name Disputes: Effective Litigation Strategies (Elgar Intellectual Property Law and Practice series)

Dealing extensively with domain name dispute case law, rules and procedures, this book provides practical information for protecting trademarks against registration and use of abusive third-party domain names as well as defending UDRP complaints. Leading intellectual property lawyer Daniel Bereskin presents an invaluable how-to guide for the effective execution of complaints concerning uniform domain names while considering responses to such complaints. The book also offers detailed advice on the evidence needed to support complaints and responses.Key Features:Evidence needed to support domain name dispute positionsAnalysis of the likelihood of success in domain name disputesA comprehensive examination of WIPO domain name dispute case lawTips on drafting persuasive responses to domain name dispute complaintsPractical guidance on creating effective complaints in domain name dispute proceedingsThis accessible and well-organized book will be a key resource for both trademark owners faced with abusive third-party domain name registrations and domain name owners who believe they registered their domain names in good faith, as well as lawyers, trademark agents, and advisors assisting them in dispute proceedings.

Qt 6 C++ GUI Programming Cookbook: Practical recipes for building cross-platform GUI applications, widgets, and animations with Qt 6

Use Qt 6 to design and build functional, appealing, and user-friendly graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for your applicationsKey FeaturesLearn to use Qt 6 to design and customize the look and feel of your applicationsImprove the visual quality of an application by using graphics rendering and animationUnderstand the balance of presentation and web content that will make an application appealing yet functionalPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWith the growing need to develop GUIs for multiple targets and multiple screens, improving the visual quality of your application has become pivotal in helping it stand out from your competitors. With its cross-platform ability and the latest UI paradigms, Qt makes it possible to build intuitive, interactive, and user-friendly UIs for your applications. The third edition of Qt 6 C++ GUI Programming Cookbook teaches you how to develop functional and appealing UIs using the latest version of Qt 6 and C++. This book will help you learn a variety of topics such as GUI customization and animation, graphics rendering, and implementing Google Maps. You’ll also be taken through advanced concepts such as asynchronous programming, event handling using signals and slots, network programming, and other aspects to optimize your application. By the end of this Qt book, you’ll have the confidence you need to design and customize GUI applications that meet your clients' expectations and have an understanding of best-practice solutions to common problems during the app development process.What you will learnAnimate GUI elements using Qt 6's built-in animation systemDraw vector shapes and bitmap images using Qt 6's powerful rendering systemImplement an industry-standard OpenGL library in your projectBuild a mobile app that supports touch events and export it into devicesParse and extract data from an XML file and present it on your GUIInteract with web content by calling JavaScript functions from C++Access MySQL and SQLite databases to retrieve data and display it on your GUIWho this book is forThis intermediate-level book is designed for those who want to develop software using Qt 6. If you want to improve the visual quality and content presentation of your software application, this book is for you. Prior experience with the C++ programming language is required.

Redmine Plugin Extension and Development

This book provides a thorough look at the tools available within Redmine to facilitate the development of plugins and extensions. Full of tips and tricks, a recurring case study is also used to help guide you through the various content area extensions and plugin helpers and to provide context and real-world examples of the concepts being covered. This book is intended for those who want to build custom functionality into the Redmine project management platform. If you're already comfortable with Ruby, Rails, and Redmine, but you aren't quite sure what to do next, this book will walk you through the basics of getting a plugin written and integrated into various key areas of Redmine.

Repression in the Digital Age: Surveillance, Censorship, and the Dynamics of State Violence (Disruptive Technology and International Security)

Global adoption of the Internet has exploded, yet we are only beginning to understand the Internet's profound political consequences. Authoritarian states are digitally catching up with their democratic counterparts, and both are showing a growing interest in the use of cyber controls--online censorship and surveillance technologies--that allow governments to exercise control over the Internet. Under what conditions does a digitally connected society actually help states target their enemies? Why do repressive governments sometimes shut down the Internet when faced with uprisings? And how have cyber controls become a dependable tool in the weapons arsenal that states use in civil conflict? In Repression in the Digital Age, Anita R. Gohdes addresses these questions, and provides an original and in-depth look into the relationship between digital technologies and state violence. Drawing on large-scale analyses of fine-grained data on the Syrian conflict, qualitative case evidence from Iran, and the first global comparative analysis on Internet outages and state repression, Gohdes makes the case that digital infrastructure supports security forces in their use of violent state repression. More specifically, she argues that mass access to the Internet presents governments who fear for their political survival with a set of response options. When faced with a political threat, they can either temporarily restrict or block online public access or they can expand mass access to online information and monitor it to their own advantage. Surveillance allows security forces to target opponents of the state more selectively, while extreme forms of censorship or shutdowns of the Internet occur in conjunction with larger and more indiscriminate repression. As digital communication has become a bedrock of modern opposition and protest movements, Repression in the Digital Age breaks new ground in examining state repression in the information age.

Research Handbook on Accounting and Information Systems (Research Handbooks on Accounting series)

The role of the accountant is changing, as developments in technology alter the ways in which information is prepared and analysed. This Research Handbook addresses the use of both financial and non-financial information for planning, decision-making and control in organisations. Written by experts in the field, the book uses comprehensive literature reviews, empirical fieldwork and theoretical developments to provide an overview of research in this important area. It includes the following:Information for controlling and managing behaviour and performanceNovel and contemporary fieldwork studies that explore the use of accounting and informationThe use of accounting and non-accounting information to support managerial and investment decisionsLiterature reviews on accounting and information systems, including on Cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technological developments, the use of AI and concerns over the future of the accounting professionPlanning and design in information system research, including work on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsComprehensive in scope, the Research Handbook on Accounting and Information Systems will be indispensable for researchers, academics and students of accounting, information systems, economics and finance, business and management, and innovation and technology. Business managers and accountants will also be able to apply it to their own professions.

Research Handbook on Alternative Finance (Research Handbooks in Money and Finance series)

Promoting a comparative perspective, this comprehensive Research Handbook aids in the understanding of alternative finance and its values in a global setting. Readers are encouraged to view alternative finance through the lens of economic mechanisms rather than terminology.Providing a holistic review of alternative finance, this timely Research Handbook emphasizes the development dynamics between financial practices and industry, financial structures, economic considerations and technology development. Chapters examine each individual type of alternative finance and explain their network advantages, such as their responsiveness to cultural structures and business conditions, bringing to light how significant modern developments such as technological advancements may lead to dramatic changes in financial systems. Ultimately, they expand on the great variation of alternative financial practices worldwide.Balancing theory, practice and policy considerations, this Research Handbook will be essential for academics and researchers pursuing the study of finance, banking, and international business. It will additionally be highly beneficial for policymakers involved in the development of financial systems and financial regulators.

Research Handbook on Artificial Intelligence and Communication

This forward-looking Research Handbook makes an insightful contribution to the emerging field of studies on communication of, by and with AI. Bringing together state-of-the-art research from over 50 leading international scholars across various fields, it provides a comprehensive overview of the complex intersections between AI and communication. The team of expert contributors explore key conceptual, theoretical and methodological approaches and examine a variety of ethical considerations, legal issues and policy implications of AI across diverse contexts. The Handbook spans a wide range of topics related to AI-empowered, immersed, mediated and integrated communications. These range from the role of news media and digital communication platforms in constructing, representing and framing AI across different countries and cultures, to the public understanding of, attitude towards and interaction with AI and its related technologies. Offering foundational guidance on AI and communication, the Research Handbook will stimulate further intellectual inquiry for future scholarship in this rapidly evolving area. Cross-disciplinary in scope, this dynamic Research Handbook will prove an essential reference for students and scholars in multiple fields, including communication, computer science, data and information science, sociology, business, and education. Policymakers and practitioners will also find it a valuable resource to help inform AI-related regulations and policies.

Research Handbook on Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making in Organizations (Research Handbooks in Business and Management series)

Featuring state-of-the-art research from leading academics in technology and organization studies, this timely Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of how AI becomes embedded in decision making in organizations, from the initial considerations when implementing AI to the use of such solutions in strategic decision making. Bringing together cutting-edge scholarship on the many issues and complexities surrounding the use of AI in decision making for organizations, this enlightening Research Handbook illustrates how technology is intertwined with organizational processes and outcomes. Contributors examine human-AI collaboration in welfare services, responsible AI governance, AI systems in medical imaging, and the ethical implications of AI use in practice. Furthermore, the editors propose an integrative framework for decision making in organizations that encompasses making decisions about AI, with AI, and the implications of decisions made by AI. The Research Handbook will be essential reading for students, academics and researchers in business analytics, information systems, organizational innovation, organizational behavior, and organizational and occupational psychology. It will also be a valuable resource for business managers and AI engineers.

Research Handbook on Digital Trade

This comprehensive Research Handbook analyzes the impact of the rapid growth of digital trade on businesses, consumers, and regulators. Leading experts provide theoretical and practical insight into how to manage the legal and policy challenges of the global digital economy.Chapters cover key areas of digital trade policy and regulation, examining finance, investment, tax, AI, and security. Drawing from a broad spectrum of digital trade sub-specialisms, this Research Handbook explores diverse regional and national approaches to e-commerce, spanning Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It scrutinizes the evolution of digital trade within the international trade system, assessing its inclusion within the WTO and the move towards digital-only agreements. Contributors investigate pressing legal controversies concerning trade protectionism, the recognition of intellectual property, and the safeguarding of personal data.This Research Handbook will be an invaluable resource for academics and students in digital trade, international law, public policy, and regulation. It will also be a useful guide for legal and political practitioners seeking to understand the emerging field of digital trade.

Research Handbook on EU Internet Law (Research Handbooks in European Law series)

The Internet has brought about unprecedented changes to modern life, creating a connected society but also radically opening up the question of how to design and apply legal rules in a digital world. This thoroughly revised second edition provides an updated exploration of the latest developments and controversies in European Internet law. Paying close attention to recent acts and proposals, including the Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), AI Act and others, this Research Handbook traces the developments of main regulatory ideas; provides criticism of the methods, principles, approaches and enforcement; and gives a critical analysis of the normative side of regulation. The expert contributors are clustered around the main regulatory fields and each deals adeptly with one or more of the key features of the passed or proposed acts. Providing a critical analysis of the EU’s regulatory efforts in digital regulation, this discerning Research Handbook will be a useful reference tool for academics and postgraduate students specialising in international law, e-commerce, consumer law and IT law. It will also be of interest to practitioners, including governmental officials and data protection officers.

Research Handbook on Human Resource Management and Disruptive Technologies (Research Handbooks in Business and Management series)

This comprehensive Research Handbook examines the fundamental influence of emerging disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, online platforms, the internet of things, and social robots, on Human Resource Management (HRM). Bringing together an array of interdisciplinary experts, this erudite Research Handbook analyses the HRM challenges posed by disruptive technologies and develops practical propositions to counteract them. It discusses the navigation of ethical dilemmas, human rights and digital governance in HRM, consumer value in the digital economy, and technology driven changes in HRM practice. Featuring case studies on talent management in multinational enterprises, the engagement of digital generations with contemporary technologies, and the introduction of cobots in the manufacturing industry, contributors expertly explore current discussions and future directions for scholarly research. Promoting a better understanding of critical perspectives on HRM and disruptive technologies, this Handbook will be a vital resource for students, scholars and researchers in business analytics, information systems, knowledge management, organizational innovation, technology and ICT. It will also provide valuable guidance on the effects of emerging technologies for HR and leadership practitioners.

Research Handbook on Law and Technology

This thorough and incisive Research Handbook reconstructs the scholarly discourses surrounding the field of law and technology, recognising how it has been established over the last decade as one of the focal points of legal scholarly debate.Adopting a multidimensional approach, the Research Handbook on Law and Technology brings together an array of esteemed experts and new voices in the field with chapters considering antitrust, artificial intelligence, consumer law, legal responses to techlaw uncertainties, internet, methodology, and human rights in the digital age. Contributors examine the interaction between various branches of law and technology and analyse specific challenges that technology poses to law and legal scholarship, using theoretical reasoning and case-specific examples to support key arguments. Ultimately, this Research Handbook encourages a critical approach when engaging with discussions on law and technology, arguing that our understanding can only be improved and developed by challenging existing paradigms.The Research Handbook on Law and Technology is a fundamental resource for legal students, academics, researchers and practitioners interested in the legal challenges stemming from the use of different technologies. Providing a comprehensive examination of technology’s multidisciplinary nature, this book will also appeal to academics in the fields of philosophy, social science, political science and public policy.

Research Handbook on Public Management and Artificial Intelligence (Elgar Handbooks in Public Administration and Management)

This pioneering Research Handbook on Public Management and Artificial Intelligence provides a comprehensive overview of the potentials, challenges, and governance principles of AI in a public management context. Multidisciplinary in approach, it draws on a variety of jurisdictional perspectives and expertly analyses key topics relating to this socio-technical phenomenon.Showcasing contributions by a collection of eminent scholars from across the globe, this Research Handbook presents cutting-edge research on AI in public management. Organised into three parts corresponding with distinct foci of research, it explores the adoption and implementation of AI in public management settings, presents specific case studies and examples of AI in the public sector, and outlines future trends and directions in the evolution of AI adoption and use in public management.Based on empirical research from a global perspective, this Research Handbook will prove invaluable to practitioners, policymakers, and public managers both as users and co-creators of AI-enabled services. Researchers and academics in the fields of organisational innovation, public management, technology, public administration, and public policy will also find this to be an essential read.

Research Handbook on Social Media and Society

As social media scholarship matures, early optimism has been replaced by a more complex and arguably gloomier picture of the role of digital media platforms in our lives. This incisive Research Handbook showcases the academic community’s responses to key societal challenges posed by evolving social media ecologies.Multidisciplinary and international in outlook, leading contributors present wide-ranging and balanced coverage of social media research, including non-Western settings and the Global South. Chapters explore emerging interdisciplinary research methods which support the increasingly sophisticated, theoretical understanding in the field. They also debate the complex ethical issues confronting social media scholars today.Students and early career researchers in communications, digital media and sociology will find this a highly valuable book. Due to its inclusion of diverse contexts and locales, this book will also be of interest to experienced researchers and academics.

Rethinking Cyber Warfare: The International Relations of Digital Disruption

Fifteen years into the era of ?cyber warfare,? are we any closer to understanding the role a major cyberattack would play in international relations - or to preventing one? Uniquely spanning disciplines and enriched by the insights of a leading practitioner, Rethinking Cyber Warfare provides a fresh understanding of the role that digital disruption plays in contemporary international security. Focusing on the critical phenomenon of major cyberattacks against wired societies, the book reconsiders central tenets that shaped global powers' policies and explains what forces in the international system might durably restrain their use. Arming the reader with the key technological and historical context to make sense of cyberattacks, it explores how deterrence, international law, and normative taboos operate today to shape whether and how states think about causing this kind of disruption - and how soon those forces might combine to rethink those decisions entirely. The result is a comprehensive look at one of the most pressing issues in international security that also illuminates a new pathway for managing one of its greatest sources of instability.

Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games – From Atari to Zelda

Take a trip down memory lane with Retro Gaming, and relive the glory days (and not so glory days) of your old retro tech favourites.Packed with all the characters, games, consoles and franchises that you used to love (and possibly still do), this is a compact, conversational compendium of all-time highs – alongside just a handful of humorous (in hindsight) lows – from over forty years of arcade, computer, console and handheld hits.From Atari’s early arcade classics and home games consoles of the 1970s, through to classics that keep on giving, such as Halo and Tomb Raider, this book summarizes the significant releases, research and revolutions that have made video games a £100 billion (and rising) industry.Evergreen favourites from Nintendo, SEGA and Sony are present and correct – no collection would be complete without entries for Mario and Sonic, Tetris and Crash Bandicoot. But we also give credit to the less-celebrated but utterly vital titles, characters, controllers and systems that have helped the world of gaming expand and evolve.A guide, a companion and a window onto a joyous past, Retro Gaming is a perfect book to dip in and out of, as mood and your current gaming habits dictate.

Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint: Transform your ideas into profitable and scalable Salesforce applications

Design, develop, publish, monetize, and scale your Salesforce application to become a successful independent software vendor (ISV) on the AppExchangeKey FeaturesSet up a strong foundation and make informed decisions to create innovative solutionsExplore the world of the AppExchange development lifecycleUnderstand essential business strategies to maximize profitability from technical and business standpointsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionAre you ready to turn your million-dollar ideas into reality? Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint is your ultimate guide to becoming a successful ISV partner and publishing your Salesforce applications on the AppExchange. This book covers every facet of the application development process, from the initial partnership establishment to smoothly preparing for security review and managing app releases. Packed with real-world examples, case studies, and detailed guides, it’ll help you master AppExchange development. Throughout this experience, you’ll discover how to create customer-centric applications that seamlessly integrate with external systems, ensuring a frictionless user experience. You’ll also navigate the intricate process of preparing for security reviews and managing app releases. In addition, you’ll delve into the critical realm of business strategy, addressing essential elements such as maximizing profitability, achieving operational excellence, leveraging analytics to make data-driven decisions, and effectively handling technical debt to maintain your app's robustness and scalability. By the end of this journey, you’ll possess a deep understanding of AppExchange development from both technical and business standpoints, making you well-prepared to excel in the Salesforce ecosystem. Let's embark on this exciting path together!What you will learnFind out how to become a successful ISV partner on the AppExchangeUnderstand how to tackle the challenges of AppExchange developmentUncover how to avoid common security review pitfallsDiscover the best practices for configuring an AppExchange listingMaximize the revenue potential through pricing and monetizationUnderstand how to manage technical debt to maintain product qualityBuild a successful and sustainable ISV partnership with SalesforceWho this book is forAre you a trailblazer exploring the untamed world of the Salesforce ecosystem, seeking opportunities for your business? You've come to the right place. This book is for a diverse range of readers - from budding Salesforce developers to seasoned AppExchange architects, tech entrepreneurs, and startup founders. Whether you're a visionary seeking to innovate within the Salesforce ecosystem, or a business owner considering expanding into the AppExchange market, this book will provide a comprehensive resource for success.