Download or read book All Alone with You written by Amelia Diane Coombs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hacks gets a romantic twist in the vein of Jenn Bennett in this “simmering” (Publishers Weekly) novel about a standoffish teen girl whose loner status gets challenged by a dynamic elderly woman and a perpetually cheerful boy. Eloise Deane is the worst and doesn’t care who knows it. She’s grumpy, prefers to be alone, and is just slogging through senior year with one goal: get accepted to USC and move to California. So when her guidance counselor drops the bombshell that to score a scholarship she’ll desperately need, her applications require volunteer hours, Eloise is up for the challenge. Until she’s paired with LifeCare, a volunteer agency that offers social support to lonely seniors through phone calls and visits. Basically, it’s a total nightmare for Eloise’s anxiety. Eloise realizes she’s made a huge mistake—especially when she’s paired with Austin, the fellow volunteer who’s the sunshine to her cloudy day. But as Eloise and Austin work together to keep Marianne Landis—the mysterious former frontwoman of the 1970s band the Laundromats—company, something strange happens. Eloise actually…likes Marianne and Austin? She isn’t sure what to do with that, especially when her feelings toward Austin begin to blur into more-than-friends territory. And when ex-girlfriends, long-buried wounds, and insecurities reappear, Eloise will have a choice to make: go all in with Marianne and Austin or get out before she gets hurt.

Download or read book Emoticons Kaomoji and Emoji written by Elena Giannoulis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection offers a comprehensive treatment of emoticons, kaomoji, and emoji, examining these digital pictograms and ideograms from a range of perspectives to comprehend their increasing role in the transformation of communication in the digital age. Featuring a detailed introduction and eleven contributions from an interdisciplinary group of scholars, the volume begins by outlining the history and development of the field, situating emoticons, kaomoji, and emoji – expressing a variety of moods and emotional states, facial expressions, as well as all kinds of everyday objects– as both a topic of global relevance but also within multimodal, semiotic, picture theoretical, cultural and linguistic research. The book shows how the interplay of these systems with text can alter and shape the meaning and content of messaging and examines how this manifests itself through different lenses, including the communicative, socio-political, aesthetic, and cross-cultural. Making the case for further study on emoticons, kaomoji, and emoji and their impact on digital communication, this book is key reading for students and scholars in sociolinguistics, media studies, Japanese studies, and language and communication.

Download or read book The Emoji Code written by Vyvyan Evans and published by Picador. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from disciplines as diverse as linguistics, cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience, The Emoji Code explores how emojis are expanding communication and not ending it. For all the handwringing about the imminent death of written language, emoji—those happy faces and hearts—is not taking us backward to the dark ages of illiteracy. Every day 41.5 billion texts are sent by one quarter of the world, using 6 million emoji. Evans argues that these symbols enrich our ability to communicate and allow us to express our emotions and induce empathy—ultimately making us all better communicators. The Emoji Code charts the evolutionary origins of language, the social and cultural factors that govern its use, change, and development; as well as what it reveals about the human mind. In most communication, nonverbal cues are our emotional expression, signal our personality, and are our attitude toward our addressee. They provide the essential means of nuance and are essential to getting our ideas across. But in digital communication, these cues are missing, which can lead to miscommunication. The explosion of emojis in recent years has arisen precisely because it fulfills exactly these functions which are essential for communication but are otherwise absent in texts and emails. Evans persuasively argues that emoji add tone and an emotional voice and nuance, making us more effective communicators in the digital age.

Download or read book Emoji Speak written by Jieun Kiaer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-18 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an in-depth discussion of emoji use in a global context, this volume presents the use of emoji as a hugely important facet of computer-mediated communication, leading author Jieun Kiaer to coin the term 'emoji speak'. Exploring why and how emojis are born, and the different ways in which people use them, this book highlights the diversity of emoji speak. Presenting the results of empirical investigations with participants of British, Belgian, Chinese, French, Japanese, Jordanian, Korean, Singaporean, and Spanish backgrounds, it raises important questions around the complexity of emoji use. Though emojis have become ubiquitous, their interpretation can be more challenging. What is humorous in one region, for example, might be considered inappropriate or insulting in another. Whilst emoji use can speed up our communication, we might also question whether they convey our emotions sufficiently. Moreover, far from belonging to the youth, people of all ages now use emoji speak, prompting Kiaer to consider the future of our communication in an increasingly digital world.

Download or read book Sunshine written by Uriah Stewart and published by Publifye AS. This book was released on 2024-10-03 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Sunshine: The Ultimate Life Force"" explores the sun's profound impact on Earth, from sustaining life to its potential as a renewable energy source. This captivating book delves into the sun's physical properties, its role in Earth's systems, and its significance for addressing climate change and energy sustainability. Through a blend of astrophysics, climate science, and biology, the book presents a holistic view of our relationship with our nearest star. The book progresses from the sun's basic characteristics to its influence on Earth's climate and ecosystems, culminating in an examination of solar energy's potential. Readers will discover intriguing facts, such as how studying photosynthesis can inspire more efficient solar panels and how understanding solar cycles can inform long-term planning in various industries. By weaving together diverse scientific fields, ""Sunshine"" offers a unique perspective on solar science that appeals to both science enthusiasts and environmentalists. Written in an engaging, accessible style, the book uses relatable analogies and vivid descriptions to explain complex concepts. It challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with the sun and its potential to shape our future, making it a valuable resource for anyone curious about the natural world and sustainable energy solutions.

Download or read book The Last Human written by Lee Bacon and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world ruled by machines, a young robot encounters a girl who needs help in this children’s sci-fi adventure—soon to be a major motion picture! Humans went extinct thirty years ago. And twelve-year-old robot XR_935 is just fine with that. Without humans around, there is no war, crime, or pollution. Everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Until the day XR discovers something impossible: a human girl named Emma. Now, Emma, XR, and two other robots must embark on a dangerous voyage in search of a mysterious point on a map. But how will they survive in a place where rules are never broken and humans aren’t even supposed to exist? Narrated in the first person (first robot?) by XR, The Last Human blends humor and action to tell a story about friendship, technology, and challenging the status quo no matter the consequences. It’s not just about what it means to be a robot. It’s about what it means to be a human./

Download or read book Dandy Ahuruonye s Emoji Kingdom written by Dandy Ahuruonye and published by Dandyahuruonyebooks.com. This book was released on 2024-08-31 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enchanting children's book "Emoji Kingdom", invites young readers to explore Rhemojia, a digital wonderland where emojis come to life and embark on extraordinary adventures. In "Emoji Kingdom", the sun has mysteriously vanished, plunging the land into darkness. The brave and resourceful emojis, led by the wise council, launch the Great Emoji Expedition to uncover the secret behind the missing sun. Along the way, they encounter a host of colourful characters, each with their unique quirks and talents, adding to the charm and excitement of their quest. Ahuruonye's storytelling is a masterclass in creativity, blending humour, heart, and a touch of magic. His vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style make the world of Rhemojia leap off the page, captivating the imaginations of young readers. The book is not just an adventure; it's a celebration of friendship, teamwork, and the power of unity. "Emoji Kingdom" is more than just a story—it's an invitation to a world where every emoji holds significance and every adventure teaches a valuable lesson. It's a perfect read for children who love to explore, dream, and discover new worlds. With its enchanting plot and endearing characters, this book promises to be a favourite on any child's bookshelf. So why wait? Dive into the pages of "Emoji Kingdom" and join the emojis on their thrilling journey to reignite the sun and bring joy back to their land. This is a tale that will leave young readers smiling, laughing, and eager for more. Get your copy today and let the adventure begin!

Download or read book The Sun Played Hide and Seek written by Brian P. Cleary and published by Millbrook Press ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young student has to give a presentation about personification—and she's petrified! How can she explain something that gives human traits to things that aren't human? If only she could take a trip to the park and show everyone the way the fountain hiccups, the daffodils dance, and the wind whispers a tune . . . or maybe that's just what she'll have to do!

Download or read book A Spell in the Wild written by Alice Tarbuck and published by Two Roads. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Witches occupy a clear place in contemporary imagination. We can see them, shadowy, in the corners of the past: mad, glamorous, difficult, strange. They haunt the footnotes of history - from medieval witches burning at the stake to the lurid glamour of the 1970s witchcraft revival. But they are moving out of history, too. Witches are back. They're feminist, independent, invested in self-care and care for the world. They are here, because they must be needed.' What it means to be a witch has changed radically throughout history; where 'witch' was once a dangerous - and often deadly - accusation, it is now a proud self-definition. Today, as the world becomes ever more complicated and as we face ecological, political and economic crisis - witchcraft is experiencing a resurgence. Witches are back. In A Spell in the Wild, Alice Tarbuck explores what it means to be a witch today. Rooted in the real world, but filled with spells, rituals and recipes, this book is an accessible, seasonal guide to witchcraft in the twenty-first century. Following the course of a witch's calendar year while also exploring the history and politics of witchcraft, A Spell in the Wild is the perfect primer for the contemporary witch.

Download or read book The Emoji Code written by Vyvyan Evans and published by Picador. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emojis used for the letters 'o' in title on title page and spine.

Download or read book Speech Image and Language Processing for Human Computer Interaction Multi Modal Advancements written by Tiwary, Uma Shanker and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book identifies the emerging research areas in Human Computer Interaction and discusses the current state of the art in these areas"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book The Emoji Revolution written by Philip Seargeant and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the evolution of emoji, how people use them, and what they tell us about the technology-enhanced state of modern society.

Download or read book Web and Big Data written by Jingkuan Song and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third APWeb-WAIM 2019 Workshops, held jointly with the Third International Joint Conference APWeb-WAIM 2019 in Macau, China, in August 2019. The 8 full papers presented together with 1 invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. The papers originating from two workshops, KGMA and DSEA, present cutting-edge ideas, results, experiences, techniques, and tools from all aspects of the management, analysis, and application of knowledge graphs in different domains, as well as theoretical foundations, algorithms, systems, models and applications for big data management and mining.

Download or read book BLACK SUN the Mythological Background of National Socialism written by Ian Tinny and published by No Pledge Publishing. This book was released on with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BLACK SUN sheds new light on the sources of Nazi ideology by examining its occult roots in the world of myths, symbols, and fantasies. It traces this development from the writings of various mystics in the early 20th century who propagated the mythology of a superior global ideology whose heroes would fight the forces of moral decadence and greed. The book uses rare archival photographs and sources to chronicle how the Nazis used these mythological foundations to develop Nazism as a political religion. While BLACK SUN documents the nationalist mystical beliefs that infused National Socialism, the book also reveals the disturbing perpetuation of these beliefs among certain political groups today, in Germany and worldwide, reflecting an ongoing search for salvation, inspiration and messianic leaders. This eye-popping expose' juxtaposes the polarization in German national history between an obsession with capturing light in all its symbolic uses in order to battle the "darkness" of the Others. The final lesson that Black Sun implies -and what makes it a provocative and interesting book for a number of audiences, whether scholars and students of history, or iconography- is the danger of not knowing one's own history. In this sense, the title signals not only the recurrent theme of evil throughout history, but also the need to shed light upon all its manifestations.

Download or read book The New Real written by Jonathan E. Abel and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlocking a vital understanding of how literary studies and media studies overlap and are bound together A synthetic history of new media reception in modern and contemporary Japan, The New Real positions mimesis at the heart of the media concept. Considering both mimicry and representation as the core functions of mediation and remediation, Jonathan E. Abel offers a new model for media studies while explaining the deep and ongoing imbrication of Japan in the history of new media. From stereoscopy in the late nineteenth century to emoji at the dawn of the twenty-first, Abel presents a pioneering history of new media reception in Japan across the analog and digital divide. He argues that there are two realities created by new media: one marketed to us through advertising that proclaims better, faster, and higher-resolution connections to the real; and the other experienced by users whose daily lives and behaviors are subtly transformed by the presence and penetration of the content carried through new media. Intervening in contemporary conversations about virtuality, copyright, copycat violence, and social media, each chapter unfolds with a focus on a single medium or technology, including 3D photographs, the phonograph, television, videogames, and emoji. By highlighting the tendency of the mediated to copy the world and the world to copy the mediated, The New Real provides a new path for analysis of media, culture, and their function in the world.

Download or read book Popular Culture written by Marcel Danesi and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of Popular Culture: Introductory Perspectives features a fully updated text with new material on celebrity in the digital age and our human desire for meaning. The most accessible text on the market, this new edition expands the illustration program and adds a suite of teaching ancillaries.

Download or read book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2020 written by Julia Neidhardt and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathering the outcomes of the 27th annual international eTourism conference ENTER2020, this book presents new research, innovative systems and industry case studies on the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in travel and tourism. It shares the latest findings discussed at the conference and highlights various topics within the field, including social media, destination marketing, recommender systems and decision-making, virtual and augmented reality, technology in tourism, and research on hotels and activities. Readers will find a wealth of state-of-the-art insights and ideas on how information and communication technologies can be applied in travel and tourism.