Distributed systems are fast becoming the norm in computer science. Formal mathematical models and theories of distributed behavior are needed in order to understand them. This book proposes a distributed pi-calculus called Dpi, for describing the behavior of mobile agents in a distributed world. It..
C++ is rapidly becoming the programming language of choice for science and engineering applications because of its rich object-oriented features. Intended for beginning and intermediate programmers, this book surveys the application of C++ to technical problems. Modern object-oriented software engin..
This book provides a new paradigm for teaching digital systems design. It puts forth the view that modern digital logic consists of several interacting areas that combine in a cohesive fashion. This includes traditional subjects such as Boolean algebra, logic formalisms, Karnaugh maps, and other cla..
The text material evolved from over 50 years of combined teaching experience it deals with a formulation and application of the finite element method. A meaningful course can be constructed from a subset of the chapters in this book for a quarter course; instructions for such use are given in the pr..
Today's professionals need to construct good arguments and understand that using logic is important to their success. With excellent examples from real-life sources-including film, news media, pop culture, court cases, letters to editors, philosophical, and scientific works-A First Course in Logic h..
Review "Rubin H. Landau, Winner of the 2006 Undergraduate Computational Engineering and Sciences Award, The Krell Institute""One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005""Essential. . . . Rubin Landau offers a practical introduction to the world of scientific computing or numerical analysis...
This is the only introduction you'll need to start programming in R, the open-source language that is free to download, and lets you adapt the source code for your own requirements. Co-written by one of the R Core Development Team, and by an established R author, this book comes with real R code tha..
Guide to Designing and Implementing Local and Wide Area Networks, Second Edition offers a unique approach to learning about network design, by providing both the theories behind networks and a practical hands-on method of putting those theories to work. With extensive end-of-chapter exercises, and c..
Today technologists need expert witness skills. In addition to understanding the technologies that may be at issue in a given case, an effective expert witness must have an understanding of the legal system, specific courtroom communication skills, skills for enduring cross-examination and preparing..
Describes how to use the text-preparation system to create documents, covering such topics as inputting text, symbols, and mathematics; how to include graphics; using LATEX with HTML and XML; and PDF outputing. Author: Daly, Patrick W. Publisher: Addison-Wesley Binding: Paperback Language: English I..
This is a short, focused introduction to MATLAB, a comprehensive software system for mathematical and technical computing. It contains concise explanations of essential MATLAB commands, as well easily understood instructions for using MATLAB's programming features, graphical capabilities, simulation..
In order to equip hopeful graduate students with the knowledge necessary to pass the qualifying examination, the authors have assembled and solved standard and original problems from major American universities - Boston University, University of Chicago, University of Colorado at Boulder, Columbia, ..
A GUIDE TO SQL, 8E, illustrates the basics of SQL programming using straightforward instruction and extensive hands-on exercises. Phil Pratt and Mary Last continue to present basic SQL commands in a business context using Oracle. A new running case, for a total of three, presents lessons in a real-w..
The ultimate reference book for professionals in the wireless industryThe information presented in this book reflects the evolution of wireless technologies, their impact on the profession, and the industry's commonly accepted best practices. Organized into seven main areas of expertise, A Guide to ..
A GUIDE TO WORKING WITH VISUAL LOGIC helps you maximize today's Visual Logic software. The book clearly introduces Visual Logic -- a simple, but powerful, tool for mastering programming logic and design without traditional high-level programming language syntax. Visual Logic uses flowcharts to expla..
An introduction to computer vision, covering the structure and properties of the visual world. This concise guide stresses fundamental concepts, and also provides details and pointers with respect to recent developments. The author pursues the narrow view of vision covering the structure and propert..
Based on a streamlined presentation of the authors’ successful work Linear Systems, this textbook provides an introduction to systems theory with an emphasis on control. Initial chapters present necessary mathematical background material for a fundamental understanding of the dynamical behavior of s..
Here, the authors strive to change the way logic and discrete math are taught in computer science and mathematics: while many books treat logic simply as another topic of study, this one is unique in its willingness to go one step further. The book traets logic as a basic tool which may be applied i..
A Networked Self examines self presentation and social connection in the digital age. This collection brings together new work on online social networks by leading scholars from a variety of disciplines. The focus of the volume rests on the construction of the self, and what happens to self-identity..
A much-needed guide on how to apply patterns in user interface designWhile the subject of design patterns for software development has been covered extensively, little has been written about the power of the pattern format in interface design. A Pattern Approach to Interactive Design remedies this s..
Provides detailed coverage of Linux programming tools and concepts, including using the compiler, make, and source code control systems (rcs and cvs). Contains easy-to-read descriptions of 87 utilities with practical examples. Paper. DLC: Linux. Author: Sobell, Mark G. Publisher: Addison-Wesley Prof..
“First Sobell taught people how to use Linux . . . now he teaches you the power of Linux. A must-have book for anyone who wants to take Linux to the next level.”-Jon “maddog” Hall, Executive Director, Linux InternationalNew Chapters on Python and MySQL-Covers Perl, too! Learn from hundreds of realis..
The Most Complete, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Ubuntu Linux The #1 Ubuntu server resource, fully updated for Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx)the Long Term Support (LTS) release many companies will rely on for years! Updated JumpStarts help you set up Samba, Apache, Mail, FTP, NIS, OpenSSH, DNS, and other comple..
A Practical Introduction to Pascal Author: Wilson, I R Publisher: Springer-Verlag,c1978, 1979 printing. Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0387911367 ISBN-13: 9780387911366..
A self-contained and coherent account of probabilistic techniques, covering: distance measures, kernel rules, nearest neighbour rules, Vapnik-Chervonenkis theory, parametric classification, and feature extraction. Each chapter concludes with problems and exercises to further the readers understandin..