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Bandwidth extension (BWE) refers to various methods that increase either the perceived or real frequency spectrum (bandwidth) of audio signals. Such frequency extension is desirable if at some point the frequency content of the audio signal has been reduced, as can happen for example during recording, transmission or reproduction. This volume, significant in dealing exclusively with BWE, discusses applications to music and speech and places particular emphasis on signal processing techniques. Presents an all-encompassing approach to BWE by covering theory, applications and algorithmsReviews important concepts in psychoacoustics, signal processing and loudspeaker theoryDevelops the theory and implementation of BWE applied to low-frequency sound reproduction, perceptually coded audio, speech and noise abatementIncludes a BWE patent overviewAudio Bandwidth Extension pulls together recent developments in to a single volume and presents a coherent framework to the reader. Such an approach will have instant appeal to engineers, specialists, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of audio, signal processing and speech.

Building on Weber's notion that Protestantism fosters the accumulation of wealth, Larsen argues that social and economic forces influence the form, style and content of art. To demonstrate his point, he provides a compelling analysis of the creation of art in the Netherlands during the 17th century. He examines how growing capitalism spawned a wealthy middle class that shaped Dutch painting into a national style through its patronage. He contrasts this style with the Baroque school of Flanders to the south and explores the reasons behind the differences in artistic expression. Art Historians as well as other scholars interested in the social ramifications of capitalism will find much to their liking in this stimulating work.

Malcolm and Maxine make their move to Toronto, Canada!The reality show staring Malcolm Dragon's ever-growing family debuts andimpending doom is just around the corner! Featuring the maddening menace of TheSeeker! The Wraith! The Alt-Reich! The Sinister Sex-Dolls! Sludge! Plus thereturn of Freak Force! And Battle Girl's Dimension-X adventure pitted againstDark Rapture and her band of Bully Boys! Another wild ride from award-winningwriter/artist Erik LarsenCollects SAVAGE DRAGON #228-234

How’s this for a 30th anniversary spectacular?!! Image Comics isproud to present, for the first time ever, a MASSIVE hardcover collectingthe inaugural miniseries and first eight issues of the ERIK LARSEN’sgroundbreaking SAVAGE DRAGON ongoing series, reprinted in glorious full colorfor the first time in decades, along with all the extras from the first twotrade paperback volumes and even MORE on top of that!SAVAGE DRAGON: THEULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 1 is a can’t-miss for any burgeoning Fin-Addictlooking for an easy way to start this long-running and influential series fromthe beginning. Also includes an introduction by ROBERT KIRKMAN!CollectsTHE DRAGON #1-5 & SAVAGE DRAGON #1-8, plus LOADS of extras!

Paul Dragon joins forces with Malcolm Dragon to take down the Vicious Circle once and for all! Featuring Canada’s premiere super-team: North Force! The terror of Torment! The menace of Mako! And the story of Paul! This one has it all! It’s comics’ wildest ride! Comes with our highest possible recommendation.  Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #259-264

Includes SPAWN RESURRECTION, and SPAWN #251-300, collected for the first time in FULL COLOR and featuring some never-before-collected issues! TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Join Spawn in SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 6 as he discovers the true meaning of becoming a Hellspawn and settles on a path of bloody revenge in search of a way back to his humanity!

"Collecting the comics that launched one of Image Comics’ best-loved characters and longest-running titles, the SAVAGE DRAGON VAULT EDITION reproduces ERIK LARSEN’s artwork for 1992’s original SAVAGE DRAGON miniseries, plus additional pages from the expanded DRAGON miniseries that was released in 1996. This oversized (12” x 17”) special edition includes archival quality reproductions of the art boards for every image that was used for the SAVAGE DRAGON #1-3, THE DRAGON #1-5, and the first SAVAGE DRAGON trade paperback, including all covers and pin-ups! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #1-3, plus additional material from THE DRAGON #1-5"

Collecting Malcolm Dragon’s greatest adventures. Malcolm Dragon's world is rocked as Paul Dragon emerges from Dimension-X! This one has it all! Mako! Thor! The introduction of North Force! Torment! The revenge of Mr. Glum! Night Dwellers! Bloodbath! SuperPatriot and Mickey Mouse!All this and raging hormones make for the wildest, craziest SAVAGE DRAGON run to date, all in glorious black and white! Comes with our highest possible recommendation.

Fervent Fin-Addicts rejoice! The SAVAGE DRAGON: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL. 4 is here!The last days of Savage Dragon with the Chicago police as he takes on the combined might of the notorious Vicious Circle! Savage Dragon heads up Special Operations Strikeforce! Featuring the wedding of the century guest starring a cast of thousands! Mars Attacks! Darklord! Thor vs Herakles! Dread-Knight! Powerhouse! BrainiApe!  These MASSIVE deluxe hardcover editions provide the perfect reintroduction into the ongoing adventures of the iconic Savage Dragon and are a must-have for any longtime fan looking to upgrade their collection, or new readers looking to invest in high-end collected editions of some of the best comics storytelling on the market.

The Dragon Family relocates to San Francisco! Samurai strikes! Special Operations Strikeforce West Coast debuts! Angel marries Frank Darling (or so she thinks) plus the introduction of Mickey the obsessive cartoon rodent, the Vicious Fishes, the return of Mr. Glum, Walter the tiger, The Alpha-Male, the Night-Dwellers and much, much more. Comes with our highest possible recommendation! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #265-272

Savage Dragon's formative years collected at last! This MASSIVE hardcover continues the deluxe re-presentation of the Savage Dragon's greatest adventures! Featuring team-ups with Spawn! Hellboy! WildStar! The Maxx! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Plus: Dragon gets engaged! Rapture has a baby! And the classic showdown between God and the Devil! SAVAGE DRAGON: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL. 3 is a must-have for any fearless Fin-Addict in search of an easy entry point into one of Image Comics’ longest-running series! Introduction by GEOFF JOHNS. Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #22-35

The black and white anthology MEGATON was at the forefront of the independent comics revolution, and from 1981 to 1987 publisher and writer GARY CARLSON helped rewrite comics history! ERIK LARSEN’s SAVAGE DRAGON and ROB LIEFELD’s YOUNGBLOOD both debuted in MEGATON, prompting LIEFELD to later dub CARLSON “the Grandfather of Image Comics,” and the series was notable for launching the career of a veritable who’s who of artists. Now, celebrating MEGATON’s 40th anniversary, the original eight issues are collected for the first time ever – in their entirety, in chronological order, and in glorious black and white, scanned from the original art and film negatives used to publish the original comics! Collects MEGATON #1-8 plus early ads for the series, unpublished art, preliminary character designs, commentary by CARLSON and more!

Savage Dragon’s formative years collected at last! This MASSIVE hardcover collects a host of the Savage Dragon’s most epic adventures! Featuring a slugfest with SuperPatriot! Jimbo Da Mighty Lobster! The Fiend! She-Dragon! Widow! Vanguard! Dragon possessed! And the final showdown with the villainous Overlord! SAVAGE DRAGON: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOLUME 2 is a can’t miss for any burgeoning Fin-Addict looking for an easy way to start this long-running series from the beginning. Introduction by ERIK LARSEN.  Collects THE DRAGON #9-21, including relevant portions of WildC.A.T.S. #14, plus LOADS of extras!

Brush up on the coolest Spider-Man before he hits the small screen! It's the 1930s and Peter Parker is a private detective by day, vigilante Spider-Man by night. Things were going well until a certain dame walked into his office to ask Peter to solve the case of her father's murder. The dame's name? Gwen Stacy! This case may not only break George Stacy's police department, but Spider-Man himself! Collecting: SPIDER-MAN Noir (2025) #1-5

The essays collected in Tattooed Bodies draw on a range of theoretical paradigms and empirical knowledge to investigate tattoos, tattooing, and our complex relations with marks on skin.

The essays collected in Tattooed Bodies draw on a range of theoretical paradigms and empirical knowledge to investigate tattoos, tattooing, and our complex relations with marks on skin.