This thesis describes a set of related experiments and computational studies concerned with the recognition of human affect from visually observable behavior. The work is aimed at improving the understanding of the relationship between emotion and external behavior as well as providing a basis for the development of potentially beneficial technology.

Unlock the secrets of Victorian England's underworld of fae magic, love and murder in this spellbinding romantic fantasy. A spirited young woman's quest for the extraordinary entangles her in a deadly investigation, where she must unravel murder, life-altering secrets and a forbidden love that transcends realms to save all she holds dear. Bound by the constraints of Victorian England, Lady Alice Hyde's future appears secure in a marriage arranged by her uncle, the Viscount. But her heart yearns for more than being a traditional and dutiful wife. ...

Axial fans are extensively used in industries for various applications such as mine ventilation, air conditioning system, heat exchangers, and so forth. In the view of low head produced by an axial flow impeller, drag acquires greater importance in axial flow impellers than that of centrifugal and mixed flow impellers. The axial fan performance strongly linked to aerodynamic properties of the blades, so the main objective is to analyze the fluid flow through an axial fan impeller with aerofoil cross-section. This project work presents the Modeling and CFD ...

This book aims to disseminate recent findings in the fight against microbial pathogens which were presented at the second edition of the ICAR Conference Series (ICAR2012) on Antimicrobial Research, held in Lisbon, Portugal, November 2012, which attracted about 425 scientists from 55 countries. This forum was the natural continuation of this new series of conferences: the first edition, held in Valladolid, Spain in 2010, gathered more than 500 researchers from nearly 60 countries. ICAR aims at establishing itself as a key forum in Europe for the presentation ...

Struggling to grow your business, while you’ve seen your competitors find success easily? Or your followers have become stale, and there’s been a lack of engagement? You’ve heard about the growth of social media marketing, and the power of influencer marketing, but what exactly is that? This audiobook will help. Social media marketing is simple. It can broken down into two key factors: provide real value and be consistent. This will help you capture an audience, which you can then turn into paying customers. Smash those sales goals ...

'Intellectual Entertainments' consists of eight dialogues on the nature of the mind and consciousness, thought and thinking, perceptual qualities and ownership of pain. Each dialogue has five participants, some living, some dead and some imaginary who represent different points of view. No philosophical knowledge is presupposed.

Leblanc was a French novelist and short story writer known for creating the character Arsene Lupin, who is the French counterpart to the English Sherlock Holmes Lupin is a sincere hero who has failings, which endured him to the reader. Ellery Queen said that The Eight Strokes of the Clock is one of the 125 most important books of detective mysteries. Stories included are: On the Top of the Tower, The Water Bottle, The Case of Jean Louis, The Tell-Tale Film, Therese and Germaine, The Lady with the Hatchet, Footprints in the Snow, and At the Sign of Mercury.

""The Day of the Crescent: Glimpses of Old Turkey"" is a book written by Gilbert Ernest Hubbard and published in 1920. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of Turkey during the early 20th century, offering readers a glimpse into the country's rich history, culture, and traditions. Hubbard's writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting a picture of Turkey that is both beautiful and complex. He explores the country's diverse landscapes, from the bustling cities to the quiet rural villages, and introduces readers to the people who call Turkey ...

Il est des pathologies difficiles à traiter qui posent tant de problèmes à la fois à la médecine dite moderne et à celle dite traditionnelle. Parmi celles-ci, l'érythème fessier chez le nourrisson (rouge fesse), alimente une vive polémique sans cesse opposant ainsi les deux approches de la médecine. En effet, en Afrique, tout porterait à croire que, la médecine dite moderne serait inefficace .Alors que celle dite traditionnelle avait toutes les compétences pour la meilleure ...

This publication focuses on how the Capital Markets Union might lead to tangible gains in investment and jobs growth. Based on a micro analysis of the challenges faced by growth and innovative firms in six large member states, the report proposes a bottom-up policy agenda to complement the EU’s approach.