Imagination is highly valued and sought-after, yet elusive and ill-defined. Definitions range from narrowly cognitive accounts to those which endow imagination with world-making powers. Imagination underpins our ability to speculate about the future and to re-experience the past. The everyday functioning of society relies on being able to imagine the perspectives of others; and our sense of who we are depends on the stories our imaginations create. Our soaring imaginations have taken us to...

As mainstream psychology was never intended for the HCI practitioner, this second edition of A Psychology of User Experience takes the opportunity to create a new chapter specifically written for practitioners, that is, UX-oriented psychology rather than the all-too familiar everyday variety. For example, we discuss our two modes of cognition (fast / slow or controlled / automatic); we underline the importance of familiarity; and how and why we check our phones every few seconds d...

Discover the rugged charm of Newquay and the North Cornwall coast with this collection of 15 carefully selected short walks, revealing the region’s most breathtaking scenery, from dramatic cliffs and golden beaches to historic villages, wildflower-strewn headlands, and evocative reminders of Cornwall’s industrial past.Each route is designed to be completed in under three hours (ranging from 3 to 9.6km), making this guidebook the perfect companion for families, newc...

Discover the best of Falmouth and the Lizard with this collection of 15 handpicked short walks, guiding you through Cornwall’s most captivating landscapes, from dramatic cliffs and historic harbours to tranquil creeks, secluded coves, and rolling countryside. Each walk is designed to be completed in under three hours (ranging from 4.5 to 10km), making this guidebook the ideal companion for families, newcomers, and anyone eager to explore Cornwall’s southern coast at a relaxed, enjo...

This book explores the role of cognition in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) assessing how the field has developed over the past thirty years and discusses where the field is heading, as we begin to live in increasingly interconnected digital environments.Taking a broad chronological view, the author discusses cognition in relation to areas like make-believe, and appropriation, and places these more recent concepts in the context of traditional thinking about the psych...

It is well-established that while cognitive psychology provides a sound foundation for an understanding of our interactions with digital technology, this is no longer sufficient to make sense of how we use and experience the personal, relational and ubiquitous technologies that pervade everyday life. This book begins with a consideration of the nature of experience itself, and the user experience (UX) of digital technology in particular, offering a new, broader definition of the term. This...

Covidity is a collection of writing by members of Verulam Writers, inspired by the pandemic of 2020/21. Both poetry and prose are yours to discover, from factual and funny to fantastic and the downright fiendish.If, under lockdown, you've become an armchair traveller, you'll find Covidity is the perfect vehicle. Look no further if you wish to travel the world in just one bite, indulge in a little daydreaming on the bus or pop up to Barnard's Castle for an eye-check.The more...

Make-believe plays a far stronger role in both the design and use of interfaces, games and services than we have come to believe. This edited volume illustrates ways for grasping and utilising that connection to improve interaction, user experiences, and customer value.Useful for designers, undergraduates and researchers alike, this new research provide tools for understanding and applying make-believe in various contexts, ranging from digital tools to physical services. It takes t...

An award-winning journalist envisions the future of leadership, excellence, and prosperity in Black America with this "urgent and pathbreaking" work (Marc Lamont Hill).Hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and inspiring, Conversations in Black offers sage wisdom for navigating race in a radically divisive America, and, with help from his mighty team of black intelligentsia, veteran journalist Ed Gordon creates hope and a timeless new narrative on what the futur...

Johnny Saldaña’s unique and invaluable manual demystifies the qualitative coding process with a comprehensive assessment of different coding types, examples and exercises. The ideal reference for students, teachers, and practitioners of qualitative inquiry, it is essential reading across the social sciences and neatly guides you through the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data.Its wide array of strategies, from the more straightforward to the more complex, is s...

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and other higher-degree research students to the process of scientific research in the fields of Information Systems as well as fields of Information Technology, Business Process Management and other related disciplines within the social sciences. It guides research students in their process of learning the life of a researcher. In doing so, it provides an understanding of the essential elements, concepts and challenges of the journey into resear...

This work fulfills the need for a conceptual and technical framework to improve understanding of Information Quality (IQ) and Information Quality standards. The meaning and practical implementation of IQ are addressed, as it is relevant to any field where there is a need to handle data and issues such as accessibility, accuracy, completeness, currency, integrity, reliability, timeliness, usability, the role of metrics and so forth are all a part of Information Quality.In order to s...