Get a glimpse into the life and work of painter sculptor and printmaker Edgar Degas who is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism. Best known for his depictions of young dancers on the stage and in the studio Degas was an accomplished draughtsman and portraitist of superb emotional depth. Much of his work eschewed bright colors and spontaneity for carefully studied interiors and scenes of daily life. This book explores the full range of Degas s work from his celebrated paintings of dancers and depictions of cafe life to his pencil sketches and wax and bronze sculptures. Stunning reproductions help readers understand many aspects of Degas s oeuvre such as his gift for capturing movement the ways he drew inspiration from Japanese prints and Old Masters and his experiments with color and form. A biographical text traces Degas s life from his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts and his early history paintings to his friendships with Cassatt and Manet his reliance on painting dancers to keep him financially afloat and his lonely final days in Paris. Accessible and engaging this exploration of Degas s life and art looks beyond his well-known works to reveal a talented and complicated genius.

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The rapid evolution of communication technologies has led to the emergence of 5G and 6G networks set to transform how we connect interact and manage our digital lives. As we approach this new era it is essential to examine the advancements challenges and opportunities these networks offer. Understanding their potential impact will be key to navigating the future of digital communication. 5G/6G Advancements in Communication Technologies for Agile Management presents a holistic view of the 5G and 6G landscape covering the foundational technologies architectural innovations and agile management strategies that ware shaping the future of communication networks. It delves into the technical aspects of 5G and 6G discussing the core of emerging technologies spectrum management security and privacy considerations. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) digital divide and workforce skills this book is an excellent resource for researchers engineers network operators industry professionals academicians graduate and postgraduate students and more.

Make an App With AI Turn Ideas Into Real Apps Faster Than Ever - Even Without Coding Experience Building an app no longer requires years of coding massive budgets or large teams. Artificial intelligence has changed the entire process - from idea to launch - and this book shows you exactly how to use that shift to your advantage. Make an App With AI is a practical step-by-step guide for creators founders and everyday problem-solvers who want to build real apps using modern AI tools. It focuses on clarity smart decisions and momentum - not technical overwhelm. Inside this book you ll learn how app creation works in the AI era how to shape strong app ideas and how to turn those ideas into functional products without getting stuck in complexity. You ll see how AI can help design interfaces generate working code connect logic test functionality improve user experience and automate growth - all while keeping control over what you re building. This book doesn t teach you to chase trends or depend on specific tools that quickly become outdated. Instead it teaches you how to think like an app creator in a world where AI handles execution and humans provide direction. You ll discover: How to identify app ideas that actually solve real problems How to define your app clearly without overthinking or feature overload How AI helps design clean interfaces and smooth user experiences How to use AI to generate explain and improve code confidently How to add intelligence to your app without unnecessary complexity How to test refine and launch with confidence How monetization growth and automation work in AI-driven apps Realistic case studies showing how simple AI apps succeed Whether you want to build a utility app a productivity tool a subscription product or your first digital business this book gives you a repeatable way to move from idea to execution. AI has removed the old barriers. This book shows you how to move forward while others are still waiting. Build faster. Decide smarter. Ship real apps.

Dysfunction in the workplace like a bully culture affects women and men differently. This book represents a broad spectrum of disciplines including law management communications human resource management and industrial/organizational psychology and offers integrative cross-disciplinary inquiries into the many roles gender plays in organizational dysfunction. The authors provoke new questions and new streams of research with the ultimate goal of contributing to healthier workplaces for men and women alike.This book looks at counterproductive work behavior including aggression bullying incivility sexual harassment sexual orientation harassment and absenteeism and the effects of job stress on mental health and well-being from the perspective of gender - the gender of actors targets and observers of abusive interpersonal behaviors; gender-race interactions; gender-related characteristics of workplace conflict communication and stress; socio-economic factors such as occupational expectations and roles outside the workplace; and ambiguities in the law. Gender and the Dysfunctional Workplace brings together a broad multi-disciplinary collection of authors who weigh in on topics from whether workplace bullying is status- or gender-blind to the ramifications of absenteeism on women and their careers. These scholars contribute very different approaches and conceptualizations of counterproductive work behavior the result of which is a dynamic and pioneering appraisal of the field and innovative musings on its future.Instructors students and researchers in the areas of counterproductive work behavior women s studies occupational health and stress and conflict resolution will find this an enlightening and thought-provoking treatise on a topic that with the help of research like that found here will hopefully soon see less prevalence in the workplace and beyond.Contributors: V.V. Baba L.M. Cortina E.A. Dickinson K.A. Foss S. Fox P.A. Glidden D. Greenidge M.S. Hershcovis G. Johns D. Kabat-Farr L. Keashly T.R. Lituchy P. Lutgen-Sandvik J. Mackey M.J. Martinko S.I. Monserrat C. Mulder J.H. Neuman E. Patton S. Pichler B.J. Punnett T.C. Reich P.E. Spector K.L. Stone L. Tourigny X. Wang