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During the past years the “mystery” of emotions has increasingly attracted
interest in research on human–computer interaction. In this work we investigate
the problem of how to incorporate the user’s emotional state into a spoken…

Practicing a religion for its own sake can make a person self-reliant and thus increase
one’s happiness and resilience. Conversely, following a religion for ends other than
the religion itself can lead to strong beliefs in fate and destiny,…

Last summer, when we reached California for a year's sojourn, we had the good fortune to secure a house with
a splendid garden. A few weeks ago, after the early warm days of a California February had opened up the
first blossoms of the season, our…

Japanese cinema is deceptively familiar to most of us. We know some of the
outstanding directors and actors, at least those who have become popular in
the West. Many of us have marveled at the technical prowess of one or more
anime. We, as…

IN BUILDING A NEW HOUSE, THERE ARE MANY IMPORTANT THINGS TO BE SEPARATELY CONSIDERED, VIZ:THE POSITION OF THE HOUSE IN RELATION TO THE POINTS OF THE COMPAS;THE CHARACTER OF THE SOIL;THE WATER SUPPLY ; THE DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE;THE PLUMBING,…

With its rapid transformation into a 21
st
-centur y
world city, Beijing faces extraordinary challenges
and oppor t uni t i es. Wi t h i t s ver y auspi ci ous
location in the city, Wanhao Century Centre can
become a fulcrum, a turning point…

This book, “How to Photograph Wildlife like a Pro” will give you all the tools to safely
capture stunning images of wildlife from afar or up close. It will take you on a journey of
discovery of the many secrets that professional wildlife…

Ialways swore that if I ever won an Oscar Award, I wouldn’t stand
on stage and bore the world while thanking everyone and their
brother. Now I understand why award winners do this. We all owe a
debt of gratitude we can never fully repay to…

Starting a new business venture is like going into a tropical forest
on a treasure hunt. There are rewards to be won, both in material
wealth and personal satisfaction, but there
are
dangers lurking
and
you can easily lose your way.
This book…

Everyone should read this book, of course! My kid needs braces! Seriously, though, HTML is the primary communication medium of our time. Nearly everything you do—be it study, play, or work—has an online component. Understanding how these online…