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Mathematics Department
The Mathematics Department has much to offer the students of Hempfield School District. Students are offered a rigorous curriculum of Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus courses, with electives in the fields of Statistics and Computer Science. As attested to by numerous Hempfield graduates, the Hempfield mathematics curriculum prepares our students well for the rigors of college, technical school, and the world of work. Additionally, Hempfield offers Advanced Placement courses in Computer Science, Statistics and Calculus for students who are ready for the challenges these courses afford.
Beyond the classroom, Hempfield math students have opportunities to compete in regional, state, and even national mathematics competitions. In grades 6-8, our students have access to the MathCounts competition program. At the high school level, opportunities such as the Pennsylvania Math League contest and the American Mathematics Competition await many of our students. In addition, Hempfield mathletes are invited annually to compete at local colleges and universities to test their mathematical and computer programming skills. |
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Learning how to solve problems in mathematics is simply to know what to look for.
Math problems often require established procedures and one must know What & When to apply them. To identify procedures, you have to be familiar with the different problem situations, and be able to collect the appropriate information, identify a strategy or strategies and use the strategy/strategies appropriately. But exercise is must for problem solving. It needs practice!! The more you practice, the better you get. The great mathematical wizard G Polya wrote a book titled How to Solve It in 1957. Many of the ideas that worked then, do still continue to work for us. Given below are the four essential steps of problem solving based on the central ideas of Polya.
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This elementary introduction pays special attention to aspects of tensor calculus and relativity that students tend to find most difficult. Its use of relatively unsophisticated mathematics in the early chapters allows readers to develop their confidence within the framework of Cartesian coordinates before undertaking the theory of tensors in curved spaces and its application to general relativity theory. Additional topics include black holes, gravitational waves, and a sound background in applying the principles of general relativity to cosmology. Numerous exercises advance the theoretical developments of the main text, thus enhancing this volume's appeal to students of applied mathematics and physics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 1982 ed.
Graduate school marks the first step toward a career in mathematics for young mathematicians. During this period, they make important decisions which will affect the rest of their careers. Here now is a detailed guide to help students navigate graduate school and the years that follow.
In his inimitable and forthright style, Steven Krantz addresses the major issues of graduate school, including choosing a program, passing the qualifying exams, finding an advisor, writing a thesis, and getting that first job. As with his earlier guide, How to Teach Mathematics, he avoids generalities, giving clear advice on how to handle real situations. The book also contains a description of the basic elements of a mathematical education, as well as a glossary and appendices on the structure of a typical department and university and the standard academic ranks.
Steven G. Krantz is an accomplished mathematician and an award-winning author. He has published 130 research articles and 45 books. He has worked in many different types of mathematics departments, supervised both masters and doctoral students, and is currently the Chair of the Mathematics Department at Washington University in St. Louis.
Excellent undergraduate-level text offers coverage of real numbers, sets, metric spaces, limits, continuous functions, series, the derivative, higher derivatives, the integral and more. Each chapter contains a problem set (hints and answers at the end), while a wealth of examples and applications are found throughout the text. Over 340 theorems fully proved. 1973 edition.
It was with great delight that I learned of the imminent publication of an English-language edition of my introductory course on mathematical analysis under the editorship of Dr. R. A. Silverman. Since the literature already includes many fine books devoted to the same general subject matter, I would like to take this opportunity to point out the special features of my approach.
Mathematical analysis is a large "continent" concerned with the concepts of function, derivative, and integral. At present this continent consists of many "countries" such as differential equations (ordinary and partial), integral equations, functions of a complex variable, differential geometry, calculus of variations, etc. But even though the subject matter of mathematical analysis can be regarded as well-established, notable changes in its structure are still under way. In Goursat's classical "cours d'analyse" of the twenties all of analysis is portrayed on a kind of "great plain," on a single level of abstraction. In the books of our day, however, much attention is paid to the appearance in analysis of various "stages" of abstraction, i.e., to various "structures" (Bourbaki's term) characterizing the mathematicological foundations of the original constructions. This emphasis on foundations clarifies the gist of the ideas involved, thereby freeing mathematics from concern with the idiosyncracies of each object under consideration. At the same time, an understanding of the nub of the matter allows one to take account immediately of new objects of a different individual nature but of exactly the same "structural depth."
Storage of chemicals in silos is ubiquitous in the chemical, pharmaceutical and other producing industries, and some 80 % of all bulk materials are inflammable. It is here that the risk of large fires arises due to self-ignition or the intrusion of different ignition sources. For firefighters, most silo fires are very difficult to handle due to the large amount of combustibles, hidden hot spots of burning material, and possibly toxicity of the chemicals involved or their combustion products.
Thus, specialist knowledge is absolutely necessary for smooth silo plant operation, hazard prevention and hazard control during emergencies -- sometimes even firefighters take inappropriate action due to a lack of information.
This book provides just such in-depth expert knowledge, drawing on many lessons learned from past silo fires. It explains current prevention measures in detail -- helping to prevent future damage. Numerous types of fire detection devices and fire fighting equipment are covered, backed by extensive data tables listing fire and explosion characteristics of bulk materials, color photographs of silos on fire and documentation of firefighters' actions. In addition, diagrams and formulas as well as pre-prepared check lists are included for risk assessment and fire fighting actions.
Dr. habil. Ulrich Krause is head of the division "Fire Engineering" at the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin, Germany, which he joined in 1991. He studied fluid mechanics and thermodynamics at the Technical University of Dresden from 1980 to 1985 and obtained his Ph.D. in 1989. In 2001, he completed his Habilitation(equivalent to D.Sc.) on heat and mass transfer in dust explosions, also at the Technical University of Dresden.
His research interests focus on accidental fires in bulk materials, solid fuels, dust explosions, and on the CFD modelling of fires and explosions. He lectures on computational methods in process safety at the Technical University of Berlin. He is member of several EU standardization working groups, has authored and co-authored three monographs, and has published over 50 papers in scientific and technical journals to date.Get a complete introduction to the Android programming environment, architecture, and tools Build a modular application, beginning with a core module that serves to launch modules added in subsequent chapters Learn the concepts and architecture of a specific feature set, including views, maps, location-based services, persistent data storage, 2D and 3D graphics, media services, telephony services, and messaging Use ready-to-run example code that implements each feature Delve into advanced topics, such as security, custom views, performance analysis, and internationalization
The book is a natural complement to the existing Android documentation provided by Google. Whether you want to develop a commercial application for mobile devices, or just want to create a mobile mashup for personal use, Android Application Development demonstrates how you can design, build, and test applications for the new mobile market.
About the Author
Rick Rogers has been a professional embedded software engineer and software marketing manager for over 30 years. He has focused on mobile application software for the past 8 years, developing mobile software and strategic mobile engineering and marketing plans for companies such as Compaq, Intel, and Marvell Semiconductor.
John Lombardo has been working with Linux since version 0.9. His first book, Embedded Linux, was published in 2001. Since then he's worked on several embedded products, including phones and routers. John holds a BS in Computer Science and is working on his MBA.
Zigurd Mednieks is Chief User Interface Architect at D2 Technologies, a leading provider of IP communications technology, and is a consultant and advisor to companies in the field of embedded user interfaces. He has held senior management positions at companies making mobile games, communications equipment, and computer telephony applications, and has written and contributed to books on programming and communications technology.
Blake Meike has more than 10 years of experience with Java. He has developed applications using most of the GUI toolkits and several of the Java mobile device platforms. He likes Android a lot.
Video compression coding is the enabling technology behind a new wave of communication applications. From streaming internet video to broadcast digital television and digital cinema, the video codec is a key building block for a host of new multimedia applications and services. Video Codec Design sets out to de-mystify the subject of video coding and present a practical, design-based approach to this emerging field.
Featuring:
Guidance on the practical design and implementation of video coding technology.
Explanation of the major video coding standards, including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263 and H.26L.
Detailed coverage of key video coding techniques and core algorithms.
Examination of critical design issues including transmission, Quality of Service and processing platforms.
A wealth of illustrations and practical examples, including quantitative comparisons of design alternatives.
Video Codec Design provides communications engineers, system designers, researchers and technical managers with an essential handbook to image and video compression technology. The clear presentation and emphasis on real-life examples make this book an excellent teaching tool for computer science and electronic engineering instructors.
About ten years ago we had the idea to begin a course in probability for students of electrical engineering. Prior to that electrical engineering graduate students at the Naval Postgraduate School specializing in communication, control, and signal processing were given a basic course in probability in another department and then began a course in random processes within the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department. ECE instructors consistently found that they were spending far too much time "reviewing" topics related to probability and random variables and therefore could not devote the necessary time to teaching random processes.
The problem was not with the teachers; we had excellent instructors in all phases of the students' programs. We hypothesized (and it turned out to be true) that engineering students found it difficult to relate to the probability material because they could not see the immediate application to engineering problems that they cared about and would study in the future.
When we first offered the course Probabilistic Analysis of Signals and Systems in the ECE department, it became an immediate success. We found that students became interested and excited about probability and looked forward to (rather than dreading) the follow-on courses in stochastic signals and linear systems. We soon realized the need to include other topics relevant to computer engineering such as basics of queueing theory. Today nearly every student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School takes this course as a predecessor to his or her graduate studies. Even students who have previously had some exposure to probability and random variables find that they leave with much better understanding and the feeling of time well spent.
In this second volume of Computer Graphics for Artists the author, Andrew Paquette, guides the reader through the creation of realistic computer-generated backgrounds and characters. Rather than teach using a specific program, the author focuses on the theory required to ensure that the artist can create a convincing landscape, building, person or whatever they turn their attention to. Part One covers the core areas of background generation, such as CG terrain, plant life and architecture, but also deals with specific concepts such as photo-texturing and lighting, explaining all the advantages and pitfalls involved. Part Two introduces the reader to the study of the body-shape and movement and their consequent effects upon successful digital-recreation, as well as addressing some of the fundamental elements of appearance; hair, skin and fat. It is assumed that readers will be familiar with the terms and concepts described in the first volume of this work.
This concise, accessible, and easy-to-read guide introduces the most important features of Fortran 03. Features: presents a complete discussion of all the basic features needed to write complete Fortran programs; makes extensive use of examples and case studies; provides a detailed exploration of control constructs, modules, procedures, arrays, character strings, data structures and derived types, pointer variables, and object-oriented programming; introduces the topic of modules as the framework for organizing data and procedures for a Fortran program; investigates the excellent input/output facilities available in Fortran; includes appendices listing the many intrinsic procedures and providing a brief informal syntax specification for the language; supplies simple problems throughout the book. This indispensable textbook provides a tutorial for anyone who wants to learn Fortran 03, and is eminently suitable as a reference for professionals.
Essential ZBrush offers a detailed overview of the popular digital sculpting tool as well as a guide to mastering digital sculpting. From the basics of ZBrush to the creation of a number of models that demonstrate hard surface sculpting, realisitic organic sculpting, and environmental sculpting, this book provides readers with the tools to produce high-quality digital sculpts. With this text, the reader will: Explore the various ZBrush palettes, brushes, and settings, and learn how to customize the interface. Discover how to create a base mesh using ZSpheres. Find out how to use normal and displacement maps in both 3ds Max and Maya. Understand the importance of properly posing your models. Explore a variety of production-tested pipelines and workflows. Learn how to create and apply materials to your models.
In the distant past, almost all great games were born and bred in the back bedroom. Creativity, and sometimes outright wackiness, reigned supreme. Then, not so long ago, the game business began to look a little more like Hollywood each year. If you couldn't afford a high-end machine with high-end hardware, speak C like a second language, and put out mega-bucks for a marketing campaign, you couldn't get a game on the market.
Fast-forward to the current decade: The tools are back in your hands! The average budget computer today beats the pants off of the first Pentiums, and advanced, but easy-to-use, tools are widely available and inexpensive. For a song (OK, relatively cheaply) you can fully outfit a one- or two-person development studio capable of creating some pretty advanced games—and, because of the Internet, you actually have a fighting chance of getting someone to take notice of them.
Whether you choose to put your creations on phones, handheld computers, or PCs, 3-D graphics are the mainstay of modern games. Knowing the tools and techniques to create this stunning and compelling imagery could be a key factor in the success of your gaming opus. With this book and your very own copy of gameSpace Light, you can develop your 3-D modeling skills as you create your own video-game models.
All it takes to create great games today is a little creativity, a handful of low-cost tools, a lot of time, and a whole bunch of motivation. I'm guessing that, because you are reading this book, you have most of these requirements well in hand. Now, let's see what you can do. Good luck.
Unit testing, done right, can mean the diff erence between a failed projectWHAT'S INSIDE THE BOOK:
How to create readable, maintainable, trustworthy tests
Stubs, mock objects, and automated frameworks
Working with .NET tools, including NUnit, Rhino Mocks and Typemock Isolator
About the Author
The chief architect at Typemock, Roy Osherove is one of the original ALT.NET organizers. He consults and trains teams worldwide on the gentle art of unit testing and test-driven development. He frequently speaks at international conferences such as TechEd and JAOO. Roy's blog is at ISerializable.com.
The fully comprehensive text covers most of the theoretical foundations and mathematical derivations that will be used in higher-level related subjects such as signal processing, communication, and control, minimizing the mathematical difficulty and computational burden.
Complying actively with the requirement by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) on integrating computer tools, it illustrates the usage of MATLAB and Simulink for signal and system analysis and design.
The ideas are developed gradually with continual reference to the practical situations where they would be applicable. Many worked examples have been included in order to help develop the idea and to illustrate the material as it is presented. Throughout the book continuous-time and discrete-time signals/systems have been developed in parallel to save the time/space for explaining the two similar ones as far as there is no concern over confusion. This has the advantage of being able to contrast and compare the two ones so that ideas, insights, and intuition acquired in one can help understanding the other one and the differences between them are exploited to sharpen an understanding of the distinctive properties of each. That approach is also expected to make the readers become exposed to and interested in the relationship between continuous-time and discrete-time signals/systems above understanding each one of them individually.
Although the self-adaptability of systems has been studied in a wide range of disciplines, from biology to robotics, only recently has the software engineering community recognized its key role in enabling the development of future software systems that are able to self-adapt to changes that may occur in the system, its requirements, or the environment in which it is deployed.
The 12 carefully reviewed papers included in this state-of-the-art survey originate from the International Seminar on Software Engineering for Self-Adaptive Systems, held in Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, in January 2008. They examine the current state-of-the-art in the field, describing a wide range of approaches coming from different strands of software engineering, and present future challenges facing this ever-resurgent and challenging field of research. Also included in this book is an invited roadmap paper on the research challenges facing self-adaptive systems within the area of software engineering, based on discussions at the Dagstuhl Seminar and put together by several of its participants. The papers have been divided into topical sections on architecture-based self-adaptation, context-aware and model-driven self-adaptation, and self-healing. These are preceded by three research roadmap papers.
In the first edition of this book, I said that .NET is the future. In the second edition, I said that C++/CLI is the future. In this third edition, I say, "Welcome to the future!" .NET has proven itself to be the future of software development, and C++/CLI has shown itself to be the leading language of bridging the gap between the past and the future.
Don't get me wrong; C# and Visual Basic 2008 are great development languages, but neither has the flexibility or the pedal-to-the-metal power of C++/CLI. And they are not designed to link the code from other realms that needs .NET to make it shine.
With C++/CLI, you can practically mix and match .NET code and ANSI C++ code (or code from many other development languages) at will. Of course, doing so comes at a cost (we'll get to that later in this book), but the benefits of being able to mix the code without having to rewrite a lot of it is often worth that cost. As a designer, architect, or developer, your task is to determine whether performing this mixing and matching is worth it.
But C++/CLI is not just a language for bridging the past and the future. It is the most powerful of the .NET languages for developing new code as well. Any functionality you want coded in .NET can be done in C++/CLI. And this book proves it.
Unfortunately, C++/CLI is frequently overshadowed by his younger sibling C#, who gets the majority of the limelight. Well, this book is designed to refocus the light in the correct direction—toward C++/CLI.
You can benefit from reading this book if you are interested in supplementing pre-calculus math studies with a secondary book or seeking a non-traditional approach to introductory studies of mathematics. This book is suitable for game developers because it provides a playful approach to learning math. Its use of Visual Formula provides a ready way for anyone to explore pre-calculus math in a ready, creative way.
Who Should Read This Book
This book is suitable for anyone who is seeking fundamental knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. It is also ideal if you are seeking friendly software to help you along with your studies of math. While it does not provide a comprehensive examination of either subject, it focuses on those areas that prove essential to success in pre-calculus studies. This book also provides you with software that allows you to explore its topics in a way that is engaging and easy to manage.
Structured Query Language has become the standard for generating, manipulating, and retrieving database information. The dramatic increase in the popularity of relational databases, coupled with Oracle s having the largest market share, has created a demand for programmers who can write SQL code correctly and efficiently. This book provides a systematic approach to learning SQL in Oracle. Each chapter is written in a step-by-step manner and includes examples that can be run using Oracle. Using the sample tables and data provided, readers will be able to perform the examples to gain hands-on experience with Oracle programming.
SQL for Microsoft Access, Second Edition provides a guide to getting the most out of Microsoft Access through the use of Structured Query Language. Step-by-step examples demonstrate how to use SQL script to create tables, add records to tables, and retrieve and manage records. Readers will also learn about calculated fields, Access projects, and the integration of SQL script in VBA and ASP code.
About the Author
Cecelia Allison is an experienced software tester and technical support specialist with extensive hands-on experience using and teaching SQL. She wrote and facilitates an on-line course titled Introduction to SQL that is offered through hundreds of accredited colleges, universities, and other educational facilities around the world. She also facilitates on-line technical courses for ITT Technical Institute and Park University. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in computer information systems.
Neal Berkowitz is a computer consultant, author, web designer, system analyst, and computer builder with 25 years of experience. An acknowledged Access expert in the Dallas area, he has co-authored four books for Wordware and written a number of articles.
You don't have to invest a small fortune, own expensive gear, and employ an army of technicians to create a movie. Today's high-tech tools will fit in your backpack and don't require the financial backing of a major movie studio, making this the first generation in the history of moviemaking that doesn't have to beg for big bucks to put its stories on the screen. "Digital Filmmaking for Teens" emphasizes Hollywood-style moviemaking, the way the pros do it. You'll learn how to tell your story on a budget, using tips from industry veterans. Not sure where to start? No problem. You'll cover each step-from developing your idea and writing a script to planning for production, shooting, and editing. "Digital Filmmaking for Teens" includes an amazing DVD packed with advice, instructional videos, and examples.
About the Author
Pete Shaner is a motion-picture write-director who has written and directed two independent features: Lover's Knot (starring Billy Campbell, Jennifer Grey, and Tim Curry) and Nicolas, a supernatural thriller (the first independent feature ever shot in 24P HD). In addition, he co-wrote and directed the second unit for the action movies Shootfighter and Shootfighter II. He also has written for the TV series JAG and worked as the on-set technical advisor for A Few Good Men. He teaches DV production and techniques at UCLA Extension.
Gerald Everett Jones has written more than 20 books on computer and business topics. His screenplay Ballpoint was accepted into the Screenwriter's Lab of the Independent Feature Project/West. He is a past director of the Independent Writers of Southern California and is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Writers Guild of America. Jones has professional expertise in computer graphics, industrial video, and Web site development and served as writer and executive producer of the InnRoom Shopping NetworkAbout the Author
As a 26-year veteran of the video games industry, Brenda Brathwaite is a game designer and Chair of the Interactive Design and Game Development department at the Savannah College of Art & Design. She has worked on 22 internationally known titles including the award-winning Wizardry series of role playing games and the award-winning Jagged Alliance series of strategy role-playing games. Brenda serves on the board of the International Game Developers Association and is a passionate anti-censorship advocate. She is a regular speaker at universities and conferences, and according to a 2007 article in Next Generation magazine written by Ernest Adams, Brathwaite is the longest, continuously serving woman in video game development today. She is the author of Sex in Video Games and Challenges for Game Designers.
Ian Schreiber has been in the industry for 7 years, first as a programmer and then as a game designer. He has worked on 5 published game titles, including Playboy: the Mansion and the Nintendo DS version of Marvel Trading Card Game. He has also developed training/simulation games for two Fortune 500 companies. For the last year, Ian has taught game design and development at Ohio University, and was mentoring college students at several universities for years before that.
COBOL, one of the oldest programming languages in current use, still provides the framework for many vital business, finance, and administrative programs and systems that companies and governments use in day-to-day activities. Scores of organizations are deciding to replace these legacy systems, including their core business systems, with more modern ones written in Java. The people who support these systems are valuable repositories of business process information, and they know how computer systems are used to meet those business process requirements. But they often don't know Java. That's where this book comes in. Java for COBOL Programmers,Third Edition uses COBOL examples to teach object-oriented principles and Java syntax. Instead of describing the Java object concepts and syntax in the abstract, or based on references using C or C++ programming languages, Java for COBOL Programmers, Third Edition presents various object-oriented concepts first in a COBOL context, and then in the Java syntax that supports this concept.Then, after users are familiar with the underlying concepts, additional Java language rules are defined. For programmers trying to use Java in a real-world environment, this third edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the Java language and programming standards. Advances in the language, such as the new Generics feature, are covered. New alternatives for stream-based input and output processing methods are introduced, along with the latest XML processing options in Java. Also new in this edition is a chapter on the Eclipse graphical integrated development environment. This product is presented using a guided, step-by-step progression. You can use the chapter exercises to explore helpful Eclipse features, such as smart editing, debugging, and refactoring.
About the Author
John C. Byrne has more than 27 years in the software industry and experience with more than 20 software languages. He is the author of Java for COBOL Programmers (Charles River Media) and co-author of Java for COBOL Programmers, Second Edition (Charles River Media).
Computer Evidence: Collection and Preservation teaches law enforcement and computer forensics investigators how to identify, collect, and maintain digital artifacts to preserve their reliability for admission as evidence. The book focuses on collection and preservation because these two phases of computer forensics are the most critical to evidence acceptance, but are not thoroughly covered in text or courses. Throughout the book, a constant eye is kept on evidence dynamics and the impact investigators can have on data integrity while collecting evidence. The simple act of a computer forensics investigator shutting down a suspect's computer changes the state of the computer as well as many of its fi les, so a good understanding of evidence dynamics is essential when doing computer forensics work. Broken up into five parts, Computer Forensics & Evidence Dynamics, Information Systems, Data Storage Systems & Media, Artifact Collection, and Archiving & Maintaining Evidence, the book places specific focus on how investigators and their tools are interacting with digital evidence. By reading and using this task-oriented guide, computer forensics investigators will be able to ensure case integrity during the most crucial phases of the computer forensics process.
KEY FEATURES * Provides a practical fi eld guide to evidence collection and preservation that will help maintain evidence acceptability * Covers key areas such as rules of evidence, evidence dynamics, network topologies, collecting volatile data, imaging methodologies, and forensics labs and workstations * Teaches criminal investigators everything they need to know to ensure the integrity of their digital evidence * Includes a CD-ROM with several demo and freeware software applications as well as document templates, worksheets, and references * Includes a CD-ROM with several demo and freeware software applications as well as document templates, worksheets, and references On the CD! * DRIVE HEALTH: Contains a demo version of this IDE disk-monitoring application * CRYPTCAT: Contains this freeware application to create secure TCP/IP data channels * MARESWARE: Provides demo utilities from Mares and Company LLC, which are useful for scripting large-batch forensic operations * LANSURVEYOR: Contains a demo version of this software for mapping networks through various automatic discovery methods * PRODISCOVER FORENSICS EDITION: Includes a demo version of this disk-imaging and analysis suite * SYSINTERNALS: Contains three freeware utility applications (PSList, PSInfo, and PSLoggedon) useful in batch file volatitle data collection * WINHEX: Provides a demo version of the WinHex raw fi le and disk editor * FORMS: Includes digital copies of the sample forms provided in the book * FIGURES: Includes all of the fi gures from the book by chapter
Christopher L.T. Brown (Coronado, CA) is the founder and CTO of Technology Pathways LLC, a provider of computer security tools and services for the Corporate IT, government, and legal communities. He has over 20 years of experience in computer security and holds numerous career certifi cations from UCSD, (ISC)2, Microsoft, CISCO, CompTIA and CITRIX including a CISSP certifi cation. He is an author of Building an Intranet with Windows NT 4 and Web Site Construction Kit for Windows NT and has spoken at numerous conferences around the globe on the subject of computer forensics.
The SharePoint user experience is critical in application architecture and user acceptance. Using tools available to all developers, you will learn how to rebuild a SharePoint site, taking it all the way from the default out–of–the–box experience to your very own customized user experience.
Along the way you will receive a solid understanding of the SharePoint architecture that will enable you to take full advantage of the capabilities of SharePoint as a platform. This will allow you to tailor the SharePoint user experience to increase the value of solutions and to work more effectively with projects. And that, of course, leads to successful SharePoint solutions in your business that your users are happy to accept and use.
Dissect an out–of–the–box site to learn how every user experience element is built.
Master the core functions of sites, lists, content types, and fields.
Build a site from scratch using tools available to everyone.
Speed up development time by using little known tips and tricks.
See how new skills can be applied to everyday tasks with simple exercises.
Who is this book for?
This book is for SharePoint developers who want to learn how to work with designers and other developers to create custom and tailored user experiences, including custom forms, content types, lists, fields, pages, and navigation that will better match your project's requirements. This is not a book for graphic designers—you'll find no Photoshop tips here!
About the Author
Bjørn Furuknap is a senior solutions architect, focusing primarily on SharePoint and related collaboration technologies. He has worked in IT since 1993, both as an IT professional and a developer. He is a former teacher at a college–level programming school, speaker, and author of published articles. He holds an MCSE as well as several other titles, including all current SharePoint certifications. Visit for more information, articles, reviews and code samples.
Considered a classic by an entire generation of Mac programmers, this popular guide has been completely updated for Mac OS X. Don't know anything about programming? No problem! Acclaimed author Dave Mark starts out with the basics and takes you through a complete course in programming C using Apple's free Xcode tools. This book is perfect for beginners learning to program. It includes all–new Mac OS X examples!
For anyone wanting to learn to program in Mac OS X, including developers new to the Mac, developers new to C, or students entirely new to programming. For anyone who wants to learn how to program their iPhone, this is also the core language primer.
About the Author
Dave Mark is a long-time Mac developer and author and has written a number of books on Macintosh development, including Learn C on the Macintosh, The Macintosh Programming Primer series, and Ultimate Mac Programming. His blog can be found at
Having trouble getting an artistic idea out of your head and onto the screen? Want to produce amazing creations in Elements without reading pages and pages of instructions? How to Cheat in Elements is the can't-miss book with the can-do attitude. Under the expert guidance of Elements masters David Asch and Steve Caplin, you'll get the hands-on experience needed to quickly craft inspired images that captivate the imagination.
Fool your friends by creating montages and manipulations that look like the genuine article. Save time with invaluable shortcuts and tips to cut through unnecessary steps, helping you to work faster and smarter. Work through each section to build up your skills or dip into a project to learn a new technique: * turn day into night * add snow, shadows and water to your scenes * make fire and smoke * give your car a re-spray
if you can imagine it, we can show you how to do it in Photoshop Elements!
Covering the latest tools and features in Elements 7, this book contains cutting-edge projects, tips and techniques as well as activities relevant to previous Elements versions. QuickTime movie tutorials and images for all projects in the book are included on the accompanying CD-ROM, with additional support and an active reader forum on the website for the book:
* Fun and creative, with more than 80 full colour, step-by-step projects, supported by QuickTime movie tutorials and image files * In-depth coverage of photomontage and image manipulation you won't find in the wealth of Elements books focused on photography post-capture editing * Part of the successful Focal Press How to Cheat in series, featuring Steve Caplin's best-selling How to Cheat in Photoshop titles
About the Author
He is a beta tester for Photoshop Elements. He contributes to Mac Format magazine, and is co-author of Digital Photo Doctor and contributing author to Drop Dead Photography Techniques.
An excellent introduction to the design theories involved in the creation of user interfaces. Instead of the usual examples and pictures of computer screens and application menus, Mullet approaches the concept of UI from its "outside world" roots. With examples ranging from street signs to corporate logos to the map of the London Underground, each section attacks the issues of interface design from the ground up, appealing first to the eye and then to the mind. Task menus are compared with concert programs and street signs are equated with icons.
This is not a technical book, so advanced developers might want to supplement it with a platform-specific how-to. For aesthetic advice and sheer enjoyment, anyone involved with or interested in interface design should pick it up.
Ironically, many designers of graphical user interfaces are not always aware of the fundamental design rules and techniques that are applied routinely by other practitioners of communication-oriented visual design -- techniques that can be used to enhance the visual quality of GUIs, data displays, and multimedia documents. This volume focuses on design rules and techniques that are drawn from the rational, functionalist design aesthetic seen in modern graphic design, industrial design, interior design, and architecture -- and applies them to various graphical user interface problems experienced in commercial software development. Describes the basic design principles (the what and why), common errors, and practical step-by-step techniques (the how) in each of six major areas: elegance and simplicity; scale, contrast, and proportion; organization and visual structure; module and program; image and representation; and style. Focuses on techniques that will not only improve the aesthetics of the visual display, but, because they promote visual organization, clarity, and conciseness, will also enhance the usability of the product. Includes a catalog of common errors drawn from existing GUI applications and environments to illustrate practices that should be avoided in developing applications. For anyone responsible for designing, specifying, implementing, documenting, or managing the visual appearance of computer-based information displays.
Each chapter in Schaum's Outline of Mathematica focuses on a specific application of Mathematica to provide students with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to understanding the #1 selling programming language. Numerous solved problems and examples demonstrate and reinforce ideas discussed in each chapter. Mathematica commands with examples are clearly classified according to type. Index of Mathematica commands and an easy index of applications expedite referencing.
Master Mathematica with Schaum's, the,, fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.
About the Author
Eugene Don is Professor of Mathematics at Queens College of the City University of New York.
We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Excel proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Excel, Special Edition Using Microsoft®Office Excel® 2007 is the book you need.
Does your life play out in a spreadsheet? Do numbers in columns and rows make or break you in the work world? Tired of having numbers kicked in your face by other Excel power users who make your modest spreadsheets look paltry compared to their fancy charts and pivot tables?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007 is the bookthat will make it all better. Learn quickly and efficientlyfrom a true Excel master using the tried and true SpecialEdition Using formula for success. Here, you'll findinformation that's undocumented elsewhere–even inMicrosoft's own Help systems. You'll learn from finelycrafted, real-life examples built by an author who livesand dies by the integrity of his spreadsheets.
Excel's backbone is its formulas and functions. Master those and you will master your spreadsheets. SpecialEdition Using Microsoft Office® Excel® 2007 provides more down and dirty help with your formulas and functions than you'll find in any other book! See how it's done in real life! Don't settle for lame pivot table and chart examples found in other books… This book provides beautifully detailed examples that not only show you how it should be done, but how to be the local worksheet hero!
About the Author
Bill Jelen, Excel MVP and MrExcel, has been using spreadsheets since 1985, and he launched the MrExcel.com website in 1998. His team provides custom Excel applications to clients around the world. You can see Bill as a regular guest on Call for Help with Leo Laporte in Australia, in Canada, and on Google Video. Bill produces a daily video podcast about Excel. He also enjoys taking his show on the road, doing a one- to four-hour power Excel seminar anywhere that a room full of accountants or Excellers will show up.
You already know Photoshop Elements 7 7.
Photoshop Elements may be Photoshop's smaller sibling, but it is no second-rate program. Elements uses the same processing engine that Photoshop uses to make your work with photos efficient and effective — it is simpler and directly geared to photographers.
Photoshop Elements is a complete program that allows you to import images, organize them, and sort the good from the bad as well as make changes to optimize individual photos. The order of this book follows a workflow that you can use to work efficiently in Photoshop Elements.
Ready to take your Flash skills to the next level? Learn how to use Adobe Flash CS4 to create innovative interactive experiences! Flash CS4 All-In-One For Dummies shows you how to create professional, cool projects, step by step, from start to finish.
Whether you're working on your first Flash project or you're a veteran Flash animator ready to get into more advanced applications, Flash CS4 All-In-One For Dummies walks you through Flash's new tricks and explains how to use them. You'll get the skinny on new features including inverse kinematics, motion tweening, and Motion Editor. You'll also find out how to:
Work with panels
Take advantage of an ActionScript
Create and plan your first project
Follow the ins and outs of Flash graphics
Navigate your way around the swatches panel
Get your video on the Web using YouTube
Utilize Flash audio and video
Develop with the Flash timeline
To help you quickly find what you need, Flash CS4 All-In-One For Dummies is divided into eight minibooks:
Introducing Flash
Creating Graphics
Animating Graphics
Adding ActionScript 3.0 Magic
Working with Flash Audio
Working with Flash Video
Getting Interactive
Finalizing a Flash Project
Flash CS4 All-In-One For Dummies will help make your experience animating in Flash much easier!
About the Author
Doug Sahlin is a professional photographer and Web designer. His authoring credits include Building Web Sites All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies and Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies. Bill Sanders is a prolific author on Flash and Web technologies and operates his own multimedia consulting business at sandlight.com.Olav Martin Kvern is an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator, software designer, and writer. He coauthored the ground-breaking Real World PageMaker. He has written for Macworld, Publish, and Adobe magazines. In addition, he has designed many books for Peachpit Press and is currently on the Adobe InDesign Developer Technologies team. David Blatner is an internationally respected author or co-author of more than 15 books, including Adobe InDesign Breakthroughs, Adobe Photoshop Breakthroughs, and Real World Adobe Photoshop. He also wrote the world's best-selling book on QuarkXPress, Real World QuarkXPress.
Object-Oriented Programming with Java is written for first-year college/university programming courses worldwide. It introduces you to object-oriented design and programming and can be used in computing programs for a first course. The book is aimed at a broad audience of students in science, engineering, and business, where a knowledge of programming is thought to be essential.
We have assumed that you have no prior knowledge of computer programming; however, you are expected to be familiar with the fundamentals of operating a home computer.
The Extensible Markup Language is changing the way that information is being stored and exchanged. It is also changing the very way that we think about data. XML Unleashed allows you to unlock this new power and get you well on your way towards developing XML applications and systems that enable your most important business processes, or your simplest visions for data representation and exchange. Written for those already familiar with many of the concepts of XML, but still not sure how to make best use of the technologies, this book helps you become a more advanced user of XML. This book covers all the necessary topics from the basics of Document Type Definitions (DTDs) to the more advanced topics in XML database integration and the semantic web. This book is designed to be the only XML book that the reader will ever need on their shelf. XML is a standard and has become the common thread facilitating very different computer applications communicate by categorizing and tagging the data, reading, interpreting, sorting and linking the results. Within this book you will find coverage of important existing and emerging XML Standards as well as many varied and popular implementations of XML in this 21st century.We include WSDL, UDDI, SVG, ebXML Microsoft's .NET, which is the world's largest XML implementation to date and the Semantic Web which is just now being articulated.
About the Author
RON SCHMELZER- (lead author) ties all the XML chapters and topics together for us just as he does with his organization "ZapThink". Founder and senior analyst of ZapThink, Ron is a well-known expert in the field of XML and XML-based standards and initiatives. He has been featured in and written for periodicals, and has spoken at numerous industry conferences including XML One, Comdex, and Internet World on the topic of XML.
JASON BLOOMBERG- Ashton Services. eBusiness industry expert and proven thought leader with over 6 years of technical hands-on and management experience with Internet/Web technology, and over 9 years of IT consulting experience. Program Director of on-line retail research for IDC Research, East Coast director of Technology for WaveBend.
SAM HUNTING- is truly an expert in XML/SGML DTDs, XTM (XML Topic Maps), and XML Schemas. He has crafted every phase of XML development, from client interviews, through developing requirements and specifications, to programming schemas, writing their technical documentation, and user interface development for XML tools.
MADHU SIDDALINGAIAH- Madhu Siddalingaiah is a Physicist specializing in emerging technologies like Java and the Web. Over the past 10 years, Madhu has worked with world leaders in high technology fields which include satellite instrumentation, communications receivers, and 3D graphics. His former employers include NASA Goddard, Naval Research Laboratory, Watkins- Johnson (now part of BAE Systems), and Fairchild Space & Defense (now an Orbital division).
CHAD DARBY- the founder of J9 Consulting, a Java consulting firm. He has experience developing n-tier web applications for Fortune 500 companies and the Department of Defense. Chad has published articles in Java Report, Java Developer's Journal, and Web Techniques. He has also been an invited speaker at conferences including SD West 99, XML DevCon 2000, and JavaCon 2000. He has co-authored several Java related titles for WROX.
DAVID HOULDING- an Infrastructure Architect with eight years of design and development experience and a strong academic background. Experience with modeling, design and development of infrastructure for secure distributed object systems using web, wireless & voice access technologies.
Every day, print and online trade magazines and news sources tout developments in online advertising, branding, and marketing. Seismic shifts in the industry—like major advertisers setting up shop in Second Life and other alternate realities—have forced marketers and advertisers, ready or not, to employ new advertising models. But the potholes for advertisers using Web 2.0 are many, and missteps by companies that don't understand the new rules of the game guarantee lost time and money ill spent. Advertising 2.0 ensures that readers understand the advertising options possible in the Web 2.0 environment, provides examples of companies using these options, and offers guidelines for their application.
Advertising 2.0 goes way beyond running banner ads on Web sites and explores the rapidly burgeoning world of social media marketing. Among other things, expert Tracy L. Tuten covers viral marketing, doing online research, advertising within online games, and leveraging online opinions to increase sales or grow a brand. She also describes—way out on the leading edge and sure to turn conventional advertising on its head—how smart marketers let consumers generate ad content for products and brands. While the trade press frequently publishes news of companies using innovative communications techniques, there are hardly any books telling people how to take the plunge into the newest forms of advertising. Advertising 2.0 presents the current state of online advertising, and best practices for using techniques like consumer-generated advertising, social networking, online product reviews, viral video, Second Life, alternate reality games, and more. It also includes case studies and examples of successes and mistakes. Companies and brands featured include Nine Inch Nails, Audi, 42 Entertainment, MySpace, YouTube, Dogster, Vodaphone, Leo Burnett, and others. Best, each method described includes guidelines for getting the most out of the technique, thereby letting advertisers cut through the clutter to touch the hearts of customers worldwide.
About the Author
TRACY L. TUTEN is Associate Professor of Marketing at Longwood University. The author of over one hundred journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations, her research interests include Web-based survey methods, branding and identity, and online advertising. She serves on the editorial review board for Psychology and Marketing.
Demonstrate your expertise with the 2007 Microsoft Office system! This comprehensive study guide covers all the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exams for Microsoft Office, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Access 2007. For each exam, you ll build the skills and knowledge measured by its objectives through a series of step-by-step exercises, practice questions, and real-world scenarios. Easy-to-follow screen shots and explanations bring key concepts to life and expertly guide you through the material. The CD includes the practice files for all the book's lessons. You ll even get a voucher for a practice pre-test. Earn the premier credential and showcase your expertise in the popular Microsoft Office programs!
About the Author
Joan Preppernau is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen books about Windows® and Microsoft Office, including the popular Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step and 2007 Microsoft Office System Step by Step. Having learned about computers literally at her father's knee, Joan's wide-ranging experiences in various facets of the computer industry contribute to her enthusiasm for producing interesting, useful, and understandable training materials. Joan is the President of Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI) and an avid telecommuter. The power of the Internet and an obsession with technology have made it possible for Joan to live and work in New Zealand, Sweden, Denmark, and various locations in the US during the past 15 years. Having finally discovered the delights of a daily dose of sunshine, Joan has recently settled in San Diego with her husband, Barry, and their daughter, Trinity.
Perl Developer's Dictionary is a complete, well-organized reference to the Perl language and environment, including core syntax as well as Perl modules. Designed specifically for the experienced developer who needs a reference readily available on his or her desk to refer to on a daily basis, the book is extensively cross-referenced and indexed for optimal usability. In addition to providing a complete syntax reference for all core Perl functions, the book also provides quick access to language syntax, constructs, and other language issues. Each major section of the book is prefaced with a short introduction to provide background material on the subject at hand, and then is followed by a series of "dictionary" entries that cover exactly one topic, carefully cross-referenced and indexed with the rest of the book.
About the Author
Clinton Pierce is a software engineer, freelance programmer, and instructor. He has programmed almost every kind of software imaginable: financial applications, games, embedded systems, device drivers, OS utilities, and all this under a dozen or so operating systems. He spends his free time preaching the gospels of Unix, Perl, and open-source software to anyone within earshot. He's currently serving time as a Web architect for Decision Consultants in southeast Michigan. You can visit his Web site at geeksalad or write to him at [email protected]
Sams Teach Yourself JavaServer Pages in 24 Hours guarantees to teach 24 one-hour lessons on JSP and its ties to other J2EE techologies, including Servlets and JDBC. Additionally, this book covers the comprehensive development of JSPs using tools such as BEA's WebLogic Server and Apache Tomcat. Each lesson builds on the previous one, allowing the reader to understand the subject of JSPs from the ground-up.
You have decided that you want to learn how to write JavaServer Pages. Well, you have come to the right place. This book introduces you to the basics of JSPs, such as their structure, their application models, and how they can be used to create dynamic content on the Web. You also will learn about some advanced topics such as connecting to a database from within a JSP and using JavaBeans to access a database. Finally, you are going to write a Web application that models a human resources Web site for a company's intranet. Sound like a lot? It is, and you will accomplish it all in 24 one-hour lessons. Good luck, work hard, and have fun.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Data Transformation Services covers all facets in the development of data transformations with DTS. The reader will learn how to create each of the DTS tasks, both in the User Interface supplied with SQL Server and through the object model using Visual Basic or VBScript.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Data Transformation Services is filled with numerous small examples, showing how each of the capabilities of DTS can be used. It also includes a number of Data Transformation Templates, which can be used by the readers to help develop their own packages.
About the Author
Timothy Peterson is the chief consultant at SDG Computing, Inc., a company specializing in data warehousing with Microsoft's SQL Server tools. He teaches the Microsoft Data Warehousing course and customized DTS and OLAP courses for Mindsharp Learning Centers in Bloomington, MN. He has used DTS in SQL Server 7.0 for data warehousing projects with telecommunications, insurance, manufacturing, and internet companies. Tim was the lead author of Microsoft OLAP Unleashed, published by SAMS in 1999.
Performance is critical to the success of any web site, and yet today's web applications push browsers to their limits with increasing amounts of rich content and heavy use of Ajax. In this book, Steve Souders, web performance evangelist at Google and former Chief Performance Yahoo!, provides valuable techniques to help you optimize your site's performance. Souders' previous book, the bestselling High Performance Web Sites, shocked the web development world by revealing that 80% of the time it takes for a web page to load is on the client side. In Even Faster Web Sites, Souders and eight expert contributors provide best practices and pragmatic advice for improving your site's performance in three critical categories: JavaScript-Get advice for understanding Ajax performance, writing efficient JavaScript, creating responsive applications, loading scripts without blocking other components, and more. Network-Learn to share resources across multiple domains, reduce image size without loss of quality, and use chunked encoding to render pages faster. Browser-Discover alternatives to iframes, how to simplify CSS selectors, and other techniques.
Speed is essential for today's rich media web sites and Web 2.0 applications. With this book, you'll learn how to shave precious seconds off your sites' load times and make them respond even faster. This book contains six guest chapters contributed by Dion Almaer, Doug Crockford, Ben Galbraith, Tony Gentilcore, Dylan Schiemann, Stoyan Stefanov, Nicole Sullivan, and Nicholas C. Zakas.
About the Author
Web 2.0 Expo, and The Ajax Experience.
Steve previously worked at Yahoo! as the Chief Performance Yahoo!, where he blogged about web performance on Yahoo! Developer Network. He was named a Yahoo! Superstar. Steve worked on many of the platforms and products within the company, including running the development team for My Yahoo!. Prior to Yahoo! Steve worked at several small to mid-sized startups including two companies he co-founded, Helix Systems and CoolSync. He also worked at General Magic, WhoWhere?, and Lycos.
This O'Reilly Cookbook provides more than a hundred recipes to help programmers use regular expressions to manipulate text and crunch data. Every programmer needs a grasp of regular expressions, but their power doesn't come without problems -- even seasoned users often have trouble tackling performance issues. With recipes for popular programming languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, and VB.NET, this book offers step-by-step solutions to scores of common tasks involving regular expressions. This cookbook will help you:
Understand the basics of regular expressions through a concise tutorial Use regular expressions effectively in several programming and scripting languages Learn how to validate and format input Manage words, lines, special characters, and numerical values Find solutions for using regular expressions in URLs, paths, markup, and data exchange Learn the nuances of more advanced regex features Understand how regular expression APIs differ from language to language Write better regular expressions for custom needs
Whether you're a novice or an experienced user, Regular Expressions Cookbook will help deepen your understanding of this tool. You'll learn powerful new tricks, avoid language-specific gotchas, and save valuable time with this huge library of proven solutions to difficult, real-world problems.
About the Author
Jan Goyvaerts runs Just Great Software, where he designs and develops some of the most popular regular expression software. His products include RegexBuddy, the world's only regular expression editor that emulates the peculiarities of 15 regular expression flavors, and PowerGREP, the most feature-rich grep tool for Microsoft Windows.
Steven Levithan is a leading JavaScript regular expression expert and runs a popular regular expression centric blog at Expanding his knowledge of the regular expression flavor and library landscape has been one of his hobbies for the last several years.
Version Control with Git takes you step-by-step through ways to track, merge, and manage software projects, using this highly flexible, open source version control system. Git permits virtually an infinite variety of methods for development and collaboration. Created by Linus Torvalds to manage development of the Linux kernel, it's become the principal tool for distributed version control. But Git's flexibility also means that some users don't understand how to use it to their best advantage. Version Control with Git offers tutorials on the most effective ways to use it, as well as friendly yet rigorous advice to help you navigate Git's many functions. With this book, you will:
Learn how to use Git in several real-world development environments Gain insight into Git's common-use cases, initial tasks, and basic functions Understand how to use Git for both centralized and distributed version control Use Git to manage patches, diffs, merges, and conflicts Acquire advanced techniques such as rebasing, hooks, and ways to handle submodules (subprojects) Learn how to use Git with Subversion
Git has earned the respect of developers around the world. Find out how you can benefit from this amazing tool with Version Control with Git.
About the Author
Jon Loeliger is a freelance software engineer who contributes to Open Source projects such as Linux, U-Boot, and Git. He has given tutorial presentations on Git at many conferences including Linux World, and has written several papers on Git for Linux Magazine.
In prior lives, Jon has spent a number of years developing highly optimizing compilers, router protocols, Linux porting, and the occasional game. Jon holds degrees in Computer Science from Purdue University. In his spare time, he is a home winemaker.About the Author
Mark L. Chambers has been building, customizing, and repairing PCs for over 20 years for himself and clients. As a consultant, he helps everyday folks update, maintain, and troubleshoot PCs.
Autonomic Computing and Networking presents introductory and advanced topics on autonomic computing and networking with emphasis on architectures, protocols, services, privacy & security, simulation and implementation testbeds. Autonomic computing and networking are new computing and networking paradigms that allow the creation of self-managing and self-controlling computing and networking environments using techniques such as distributed algorithms and context-awareness to dynamically control networking functions without human interventions. Autonomic networking is characterized by recovery from failures and malfunctions, agility to changing networking environment, self-optimization and self-awareness. The self-control and management features can help to overcome the growing complexity and heterogeneity of exiting communication networks and systems. The realization of fully autonomic heterogeneous networking introduces several research challenges in all aspects of computing and networking and related fields.
Multi-Agent Systems are a promising technology to develop the next generation open distributed complex software systems. The main focus of the research community has been on the development of concepts (concerning both mental and social attitudes), architectures, techniques, and general approaches to the analysis and specification of multi-agent systems. This contribution has been fragmented, without any clear way of "putting it all together", rendering it inaccessible to students and young researchers, non-experts, and practitioners. Successful multi-agent systems development is guaranteed only if we can bridge the gap from analysis and design to effective implementation.
Multi-Agent Programming: Languages, Tools and Applications presents a number of mature and influential multi-agent programming languages, platforms, development tools and methodologies, and realistic applications, summarizing the state of the art in an accessible manner for professionals and computer science students at all levels.
Conceptually, a database consists of objects and relationships. Object Relationship Notation (ORN) is a simple notation that more precisely defines relationships by combining UML multiplicities with uniquely defined referential actions.
Object Relationship Notation (ORN) for Database Applications: Enhancing the Modeling and Implementation of Associations shows how ORN can be used in UML class diagrams & database definition languages (DDLs) to better model & implement relationships & thus more productively develop database applications. For the database developer, it presents many examples of relationships modeled using ORN-extended class diagrams & shows how these relationships are easily mapped to an ORN-extended SQL or Object DDL. For the DBMS developer, it presents the specifications & algorithms needed to implement ORN in a relational and object DBMS.
This book also describes tools that can be downloaded or accessed via the Web. These tools allow databases to be modeled using ORN and implemented using automatic code generation that adds ORN support to Microsoft SQL Server and Progress Object Store.
Takes a straightforward, hands-on approach to explain everything you need to know from development to deployment and maintenance for this platform-all from a developer's perspective. Softcover. CD-ROM included.
* Internals of the .NET Framework—learn to get the most from its services * Build professional applications using C#—quickly and efficiently * Hands-on approach covering the Base Class Library, Remoting, ASP .NET Web Services, concurrency, security, enterprise services, dealing with legacy code, and much more
.NET developers need more than buzzwords to get the job done. To tackle enterprise-class projects, they need both a real understanding of the .NET architecture and a working knowledge of how to put its services to work. In .NET Programming: A Practical Guide Using C#, .NET authority Pradeep Tapadiya takes a straightforward, hands-on approach to explain everything you need to know from development to deployment and maintenance for this platform—all from a developer's perspective. Using C# as the primary language, and with plenty of code examples throughout, this book is an excellent way to learn:
* The .NET infrastructure—packaging and deployment, the common language runtime and its services, and the .NET Framework class libraries * Distributed computing—develop object-remoting applications for intranets and Web services for the Internet * How to develop thread-safe code using the .NET synchronization infrastructure and learn asynchronous programming * Interoperability with native DLLs and COM applications * How to develop secure applications using role-based security and enforce security for third-party applications using code access permissions * Enterprise services—develop scalable applications, support transactions, and more.
Appropriate for experienced developers, .NET Programming will help you get the most from the .NET architecture—today.
About the Author
PRADEEP TAPADIYA is a lead software architect at the OpenView R&D Division of Hewlett-Packard in Roseville, CA, and has been working with Microsoft enterprise development technologies since 1996. He holds a doctoral degree in computer science from Texas A&M University. Tapadiya is also the author of COM+ Programming: A Practical Guide Using Visual C++ and ATL (Prentice Hall PTR).
This book gives a detailed overview of SIP specific security issues and how to solve them
While the standards and products for VoIP and SIP services have reached market maturity, security and regulatory aspects of such services are still being discussed. SIP itself specifies only a basic set of security mechanisms that cover a subset of possible security issues. In this book, the authors survey important aspects of securing SIP-based services. This encompasses a description of the problems themselves and the standards-based solutions for such problems. Where a standards-based solution has not been defined, the alternatives are discussed and the benefits and constraints of the different solutions are highlighted.
Key Features:
Will help the readers to understand the actual problems of using and developing VoIP services, and to distinguish between real problems and the general hype of VoIP security
This book will be of interest to IT staff involved in deploying and developing VoIP, service users of SIP, network engineers, designers and managers. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying data/voice/multimedia communications as well as researchers in academia and industry will also find this book valuable.
No need to be intimidated by home networking! With a very readable and easy to understand writing style, this book takes the anxiety out of learning how to build or expand a home network. Read a home networking book organised like a fun and painless self-teaching guide. Use the 8-page, 2-colour visual instruction insert to see how to set up a home network. Take end of chapter quizzes to check your progress, as well as a final exam found at the end of the book.
The fast and easy way to build a home network
Learn to set up your own wired or wireless home network quickly and easily. In this step-by-step guide, Dr. Larry Long offers clear explanations of networking technologies and describes current and future home networking applications. You'll learn to design your network, select the components, install any necessary wiring, connect to the Internet, connect PCs to the network, set up security measures, and troubleshoot your network. Once you get your home network up and running, you'll be able take full advantage of everything it has to offer, such as shared resources including Internet access, files, and printers. Integrate digital home entertainment, play multiplayer games, and set up a virtual private network (VPN), voice over IP telephones, and other home networking applications. You'll also get details on how home networking can complement telework. Filled with clear instructions and helpful illustrations and photos, Home Networking Demystified is your shortcut to setting up a complete home network and enjoying the benefits of an e-home.
Dr. Larry Long (Fayetteville, AR) has written more than 30 books on IT topics (including computers), which have been widely distributed in more than 50 countries. He has more than two decades of classroom experience at the University of Oklahoma and Lehigh University. Larry's Ph.D. is in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Larry was a pioneer in the development of computer-based multimedia and Internet-based educational resources. Complete Become familiar with Hadoop's data and I/O building blocks for compression, data integrity, serialization, and persistence Discover common pitfalls and advanced features for writing real-world MapReduce programs Design, build, and administer a dedicated Hadoop cluster, or run Hadoop in the cloud Use Pig, a high-level query language for large-scale data processing Take advantage of HBase, Hadoop's database for structured and semi-structured data Learn "Now you have the opportunity to learn about Hadoop from a master-not only of the technology, but also of common sense and plain talk." -- Doug Cutting, Hadoop Founder, Yahoo!
About the Author Considered the world's cheif authority on Shakespeare, Harold Bloom is now in his 46th year of teaching at Yale University. His latest book How to Read and Why joins a prodigious literary output which includes the editorship of this flagship study guide series.
Presents, for the first time, the brain during sleep associated to the auditory sensory input.
This book presents for the first time a view of a sensory system working in a different state-that of the sleeping brain. The auditory system is always "open" receiving information from the environment and the body itself (conscious and unconscious data). Even during sleep the auditory information is processed, although in a different way. This book draws information from evoked potentials, fMRI, PET, SPECT, lesions, etc., together with electrophysiological online data in order to depict how the auditory system single unit activity, recorded during sleep, revealed the possibility of sensory information participation in sleep processes.
* Presents diverse experimental viewpoints from the beginning of classical electroencephalography to the more recent imaging, single units, electro-magneto-encephalography studies, etc. * Includes classic data as well as new data based in the existing literature and on the long scientific research lines (auditory and sleep) developed by the author and coworkers on this subject since 1963
The Art of the Start will give you the essential steps to launch great products, services, and companies—whether Kawasaki provides readers with GIST—Great Ideas for Starting Things—including his field-tested insider's techniques for bootstrapping, branding, networking, recruiting, pitching, rainmaking, and, most important in this fickle consumer climate, building buzz.
At Apple, Kawasaki helped turn ordinary customers into fanatics. As founder and CEO of Garage Technology Ventures, he has tested his iconoclastic ideas on real- world start- ups. And as an irrepressible columnist for Forbes, he has honed his best thinking about The Art of the Start.
About the Author
Guy Kawasaki, who helped make Macintosh a household name, now runs Garage Technology Ventures, a venture-capital firm. He has held his workshop, "Boot Camp for Start-ups," around the world. Kawasaki is the author of seven previous books, including Rules for Revolutionaries.. Writing with wit and provocative insight, bestselling author Adrian Slywotzy tells the story of eccentric strategy teacher David Zhao and his young student. Each of the book's twenty-three chapters presents a lesson from the exuberant and always challenging master-and a profit paradigm that will open your mind to the many ways to make profit happen. You'll understand-from a different perspective-how your company and your competitors generate profit...which business models can be best applied to your profit-making strategy...what specific actions your organization can take in the next ninety days to improve its bottom line...and more. With scores of examples from today's global marketplace, a weekly assignment, and an eclectic business reading list ranging from Obvious Adams to Einstein's Dreams, THE ART OF PROFITABILITY invites anyone in business to engage in the lively exchange between mentor and protege. Enter the classroom. Discover the art. And learn which form of profitability will help your company succeed today and grow tomorrow.
About the Author
ADRIAN SLYWOTZKY is the bestselling coauthor of The Profit Zone and Profit Patterns, and How Digital Is Your Business?, as well as the author of Value Migration. A graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Law School, he is a vice president of Mercer Management Consulting, Inc., a global management consulting firm that focuses on profit growth in changing markets.
For students of advanced organic chemistry, this text develops problem-solving skills using fifty-six challenging, organic chemistry problems covering a wide variety of chemical systems. Concentrates on necessary and fundamental concepts in the introductory chapters. Valuable not only as a study guide and source of interesting problems, but also as an illustration of reactions and phenomena of general interest.
"Once in a very great while, historical scholarship produces a book which makes one immediately begin re-thinking many of one's major suppositions about the thought systems of the past. Professor Yates has given us such a book."--Norman D. Hinton, The Modern Schoolman"The Art of Creative Thinking provides clear, practical guidelines for developing the reader's powers as a creative thinker." Voluntary Sector Magazine "The Art of Creative Thinking is an interesting and highly readable book." Management today "Will excite every intelligent reader and is thought-provoking and well-written." Professional Manager "This book will excite every intelligent reader and is both thought-provoking and well written." Professional Manager, Nov 2007
New ideas help businesses gain an advantage over their rivals. Employees who generate these new ideas -- who practice the art of creative thinking -- are one of a company's greatest assets. The Art of Creative Thinking shows the reader practical ways of becoming a more creative thinker. Each succinct chapter is built around one core idea which is then developed and illustrated. End-of-chapter key points summarize the main points. The Art of Creative Thinking shows you how to: develop your understanding of the creative process; overcome barriers to creating new ideas; broaden your vision; build on new ideas; develop a creative attitude; become more confident as a creative thinker.
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John Adair is widely acknowledged as one of the most significant influences on management and leadership development in the world. He studied history at Cambridge University and holds higher degrees from the Universities of Oxford and London. He became the world's first Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Surrey and is internationally known as a consultant. He is the author of many respected books on management and leadership.
"Surely one of the most significant writings ever concerning the origins and methods of Western cookery. As a pure cookbook, it is a collection of Maestro Martino of Como's precise, workable recipes, each preaching the value and preservation of basic flavors--a revolutionary concept for his time. As an historical resource, The Art of Cooking places the Maestro's food comfortably within its Renaissance context while at the same time establishing his steady march into culinary modernism. An invaluable book."--Fred Ferretti, former "Gourmet at Large" columnist, Gourmet magazine
"I applaud the publication of The Art of Cooking by Maestro Martino. With this fine translation of his culinary opus, Martino will be restored to his rightful place in gastronomical history. Stefania Barzini's adaptations for the contemporary palate will surely inspire many readers to try their hands in the kitchen."--Carol Field, food critic, author of The Italian Baker
"This book will make available to a large public one of the most important culinary treatises in the history of Western cuisine."--Fabio Parasecoli, author of Food Culture in Italy
About the Author
A noted poet, translator, and literary scholar, Luigi Ballerini teaches medieval and modern Italian literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. His edition of Artusi's Science in the Kitchen was published in 2003. Jeremy Parzen is a food historian, freelance writer, and musician. His translations include Marinetti's The Untameables (1994), Goldoni's The Coffee House (1998), and Bolzoni's The Gallery of Memory (2001). Stefania Barzini lives and works in Rome. A food historian and TV journalist for Gambero Rosso, the Italian National Food Channel, she is the author of a forthcoming book, Food and the Movies. She also teaches cooking and gastronomy at her own school, Al Castello.
"Dumpster diving" is an unfortunate term for a noble pursuit: reclaiming and reusing perfectly good things that are being thrown away by wasteful or lazy people. It is also a political act highly frowned upon in materialistic societies because it removes one from obligate consumerism. And John Hoffman has written the ultimate guide for perfecting the art. A college graduate with a good job, Hoffman doesn't have to Dumpster dive: he loves to, and lives better--and more freely--because of it. In nations like America, there is an incredible amount of great stuff--often in great shape--thrown out every day. And Hoffman tells you how to claim it as your own.
At this point, I have a confession to make: I am a sometime Dumpster diver myself. Almost all of the furniture in our house has been found abandoned on the streets in our upper-middle-class neighborhood or nearby college campuses: sofas, tables, bookcases, lamps... you name it--even some of our several household computers! Personally, I wouldn't do some of what Hoffman advocates (such as diving for food), but as in the tradition of all Loompanics Press books, this is a no-holds-barred, tell-all book that assumes its readers can make decisions appropriate to their own lives.
Why are tennis balls fuzzy? How come birds don't tip over when they sleep on telephone wires? What makes yawning contagious? Why, oh why, do roosters have to crow so early in the morning?
Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in When Do Fish Sleep? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most baffling questions. Part of the Imponderables® series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, When Do Fish Sleep? arms readers with the knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to get to the bottom of why Mickey Mouse has only four fingers?Writing kernel-mode Windows NT programs--such as file-system drivers (FSDs), filter drivers, and antivirus programs--poses a challenge to even experienced Windows programmers. It's hard enough to get these programs to work, but getting them to live peacefully with other kernel programs and NT itself is an art. Nagar sorts through the mechanics of writing such programs in this book, which is no mean feat considering that Microsoft provides no documentation for its development kit. The author begins by orienting the reader to NT's kernel mode, detailing what runs there, how the various programs interact, and what you need to keep in mind when developing software for the kernel mode.
The book then explores NT's key managers--I/O, virtual memory, and cache--covering the operation and exposed services for each. Nagar then takes the explanatory information he's provided and works it into a how-to guide to developing FSDs. In walking you through developing an actual FSD, the author covers I/O requests, cache operations, and buffers. Exercise files appear on the companion diskette.
Short of having a live instructor, you could not ask for a better guide to this complicated subject.
About the Author
Rajeev Nagar has been working on operating systems (specifically storage management systems) for the past six years. He has designed and implemented kernel software for the Windows NT, AIX, HPUX, and SunOS platforms. His file system development work has included local, disk-based file systems, networked file systems, and distributed file systems. His undergraduate degree is in computer engineering, and he has a master's degree in computer science. Rajeev has implemented an OSF distributed file system client on the Windows NT platform, as well as other filter drivers for storage management products.
In this candid guide, entertainment industry veteran Laurie Scheer offers a witty and informative inside look at the primary professions in the movie biz. Readers will discover real-life, yet upbeat portraits of the "shredder" jobs of the industry, such as assistant or d-girl, and how they can lead to the "keeper" jobs of actor, agent, or studio executive. Each career overview features a clever analysis of the classic film characters who memorably played these jobs on screen; an insightful rewards-risks assessment of the job; and a brief look at such essential job qualities as durability, length of stay, "food chain value," and desirability factor. Part how-to guide, part historical document, and part social commentary, this book will delight career seekers, Hollywood insiders, and film aficionados alike!
About the Author
Laurie Scheer has worked in more than a dozen various jobs in all stages of the movie-making process. A teacher, lecturer, and author, she lives in Los Angeles, California.
Is your job search stalling out after you submit a resume but before you're offered an interview? With reinvented recruiting technology, unmanageable millions of resumes choking employer databases, and government mandates in the name of diversity, a gigantic change has occurred in the recruiting world over the past several years—and it demands a fresh look at how you write and market your resumes.
Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, changing jobs, or changing careers, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition will show you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and job finding. With 85% new content added since the previous edition, this up-to-date guide gives you the very latest strategies on how to create, and more importantly, distribute your resume in today's new job search environment. You'll learn:
Why most generic online resumes fail
How to customize resumes for each job opening
New quick ways to find the right jobs
How to use meta search engines to your advantage
Why both digital and print versions of resumes are still needed
How to use resumes interactively
The resume basics that still knock 'em dead
How to create resumes for your life's changing phases
What to do after you send them your resume
With a wealth of sample resumes—organized by industry and career field, experience level and age, and special circumstances—along with tips on choosing professional resume help and other valuable resources, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition will help you get noticed in a universe saturated with billions of resumes and more on the way.
About the Author
Joyce Lain Kennedy is America's first nationally syndicated careers columnist. Her twice-weekly column, CAREERS NOW, appears in newspapers and Web sites across the land. In her four decades of advising readers — young, senior, and in-between — Joyce has received millions of letters inquiring about career moves and job search and has answered countless numbers of them in print.
Joyce is the author of seven career books, including Joyce Lain Kennedy's Career Book (McGraw-Hill), and Electronic Job Search Revolution, Electronic Resume Revolution, and Hook Up, Get Hired! The Internet Job Search Revolution (the last three published by Wiley). Resumes For Dummies is one of a trio of job market books published under Wiley's wildly popular For Dummies branded imprint. The others are Cover Letters For Dummies and Job Interviews For Dummies.
Writing from a San Diego suburb, the country's best-known careers columnist is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. Contact Joyce at [email protected].
The present edition has been updated in a number of renewable energy technology areas (Chapter 4 and 5), where progress have been made over the recent years. New solar simulation studies have been added to Chapter 6, and market considerations have been included in the overview in Chapter 1, and in discussing industry liberalisation in Chapter 7. The remarks on advanced subjects made in the preface to the 2nd edition are still valid. A new growth area is fuel cells for stationary and mobile uses of hydrogen and other fuels. Only modest updates have been done in this area, as it is the subject of a new, companion book to be published about a year after this one (Sørensen: Hydrogen and fuel cells, Academic Press). Some older material has been omitted or tidied up, and manoeuvring through the book has been eased, both for reference and textbook uses.
The penetration of renewable energy into the energy system of human settlements on Earth is from one point of view nearly 100%. The energy system seen by the inhabitants of the Earth is dominated by the environmental heat associated with the greenhouse effect, which captures solar energy and stores it within a surface-near sheet of topsoil and atmosphere around the Earth. Only 0.02% of this energy system is currently managed by human society, as illustrated in Figure 1.1. Within this economically managed part of the energy sector, renewable energy sources currently provide about 25% of the energy supplied. As the Figure indicates, a large part of this renewable energy is in the form of biomass energy, either in food crops or in managed forestry providing wood for industrial purposes or for incineration (firewood used for heat and cooking in poor countries, or for mood-setting fireplaces in affluent countries, residue and waste burning in combined power and heat plants or incinerators). The additionally exploited sources of renewable energy include hydro, wind and solar. Hydropower is a substantial source, but its use no longer growing due to environmental limits identified in many locations with potential hydro resources.
How better to learn the Special Theory of Relativity and the General Theory of Relativity than directly from their creator, Albert Einstein himself? In Relativity: The Special and the General Theory, (Amazon.com Review )
"The present book is intended," Einstein wrote in 1916, "as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general scientific and philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of theoretical physics.... In the interest of clearness, it appeared to me inevitable that I should repeat myself frequently, without paying the slightest attention to the elegance of the presentation. I adhered scrupulously to the precept of that brilliant theoretical physicist L. Boltzmann, according to whom matters of elegance ought to be left to the tailor and to the cobbler." But it is elegant, in part because of the 1920 translation, by Robert W. Lawson, a British physicist who had polished his German while a prisoner of war in Austria. The introduction, by science writer Nigel Calder, guides the reader through the work section by section, even giving advice on which sections to skip, or at least not to worry about, if you can't "accompany Einstein through the forest of tricky ideas contained in this slim volume." Okay, this book isn't easy--again, in the master's elegant words, it "lays no small claims on the patience and on the power of abstraction of the reader"--but it is well worth the try.
About the Author
Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Born in Switzerland, died in the USA. Brilliant physicist who received the Nobel Prize in 1921, the same year he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society.
...succeeds in giving a lucid overview of the most important principles... -The Science of the Total Environment
We can only hope it will become a bible for thousands of students over the next few years. -ENVIRON
Ozone-destroying chemicals, greenhouse gases, and dangerous airborne substances that were once thought to be benign are the most urgent issues facing air pollution control experts. Students need a thorough, updated reference that explores these current trends while also covering the fundamental concepts of this emerging discipline. A new revision of a bestseller, Air Quality, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive overview air quality issues, including a better understanding of atmospheric chemistry, the effects of pollution on public health and the environment, and the technology and regulatory practices used to achieve air quality goals.New sections cover toxicological principles and risk assessment. The book also contains revised discussions on public policy concerns, with a focus on air quality standards for ozone depletion and global warming, and the health effects of particulate air pollutants.This edition continues to serve as a very readable text for advanced level undergraduate and early graduate study in environmental science, environmental management, and in programs related to the study of public health, industrial hygiene, and pollution control.
Written by one of the most succesful aerospace authors, this new book develops aircraft performance techniques from first principles and applies then to real airplanes. It also address a philosophy of, and techniques for aircraft design. By developing and discussing these two subjects in a single text, the author captures a degree of synergism not found in other texts. The book is written in a conversational style, a trademark of all of John Anderson's texts, to enhance the readers' understanding.
About the Author
John D. Anderson, Jr. is the Curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air & Space Museum Smithsonian Institute and Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland.
Featuring invaluable input from industry-leading companies and highly-regarded experts in the field, this first-of-its kind resource offers experienced engineers a comprehensive understanding of the advanced topics in RF, SiP (system-in-package), and SoC (system-on-a-chip) production testing that are critical to their work involving semiconductor devices. The book covers key measurement concepts for semiconductor device testing and assists engineers in explaining these concepts to management to aid in the reduction of project cost, time, and resources. Based on real-world experience and packed with time-saving equations, this in-depth volume offers professionals practical information on essential topics that have never been presented in a single reference before.
About the Author
Joe Kelly is a Wireless Center of Expertise senior RF technical consultant at Verigy. He is also the coauthor of Production Testing of RF and System-on-a-Chip Devices (Artech House, 2004) and a frequent presenter at international conferences and workshops. Dr. Kelly earned his Ph.D. at Rutgers University.
Michael D. Engelhardt is a senior RF applications engineer at Verigy. He holds an M.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Ulm, Germany and an M.B.A. from the University of Dallas. Mr. Engelhardt has written several papers for major international conferences.
Terrain analysis has been an active study field for years and attracted research studies from geographers, surveyors, engineers and computer scientists. With the rapid growth of Geographical Information System (GIS) technology, particularly the establishment of high resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEM) at national level, the challenge is now focused on delivering justifiable socio-economical and environmental benefits. The contributions in this book represent the state of the art of terrain analysis methods and techniques in areas of digital representation, morphological and hydrological models, uncertainty and applications of terrain analysis.
The eleventh edition of Accountants' Handbook continues the tradition established in the first edition over 82 years ago of providing a comprehensive single reference source for understanding current financial statement and reporting issues. It is directed to accountants, auditors, executives, bankers, lawyers, and other preparers and users of accounting information. Its presentation and format facilitates the quick comprehension of complex accounting-related subjects updated for today's rapidly changing business environment.
This edition of the Handbook continues the presentation of two soft-cover volumes; this edition contains a total of 49 chapters. To provide a resource with the encyclopedic coverage that has been the hallmark of this Handbook series, this edition again focuses on financial accounting and related topics, including those auditing standards and audit reports that are the common ground of interest for accounting and business professionals.
This book addresses the task of processing online handwritten notes acquired from an electronic whiteboard, which is a new modality in handwriting recognition research. The main motivation of this book is smart meeting rooms, aim to automate standard tasks usually performed by humans in a meeting.
The book can be summarized as follows. A new online handwritten database is compiled, and four handwriting recognition systems are developed. Moreover, novel preprocessing and normalization strategies are designed especially for whiteboard notes and a new neural network based recognizer is applied. Commercial recognition systems are included in a multiple classifier system. The experimental results on the test set show a highly significant improvement of the recognition performance to more than 86%.
This book presents the results of an assessment of the state of robotics in Japan, South Korea, Western Europe and Australia and a comparison of robotics R&D programs in these countries with those in the United States. The comparisons include areas like robotic vehicles, space robotics, service robots, humanoid robots, networked robots, and robots for biological and medical applications, and based on criteria such as quality, scope, funding and commercialization. This important study identifies a number of areas where the traditional lead of the United States is being overtaken by developments in other countries.
An innovative concept, smart structural systems have proven to be extremely effective in absorbing damaging energy and/or counteracting potentially devastating force, thus limiting structural collapse and subsequent injury. As this technology rapidly evolves, there is an ever-increasing need for an authoritative reference that will allow those in the field to stay abreast of the very latest advances.
Smart Structures: Innovative Systems for Seismic Response organizes current research and technology to provide researchers and practicing engineers, as well as advanced students, with the means to learn about and apply the very latest smart structure innovations. Key features include—
Discussion of the use of smart structures with passive or semi-active devices
Extensive references
Designed for self-teaching, the text emphasizes essential information on structural formulations, mechanism of control systems, and numerical algorithms. It also provides step-by-step numerical examples to illustrate mathematical formulations and interpret physical representations, enabling readers to understand the forumulae vis-à-vis their applications. Each chapter comprehensively explores a specific topic, from smart structure systems currently in use, to case studies utilizing simulated earthquake data.
"Software Engineering for Experimental Robotics" collects contributions that describe the state of the art in software development for the Robotics domain. It reports on innovative ideas that are progressively introduced in the software development process, in order to promote the reuse of robotic software artifacts: domain engineering, components, frameworks and architectural styles. It illustrates the results of the most successful and well-known research projects which aim to develop reusable robotic software systems. Most of the chapters report on concepts and ideas discussed at the well attended ICRA2005 Workshop on "Principles and Practice of Software Development in Robotics", Barcelona, Spain, April 18 2005. The authors are recognised as leading scholars internationally, and the result is an effective blend of fundamental and innovative results on research and development in software for robotic systems, where one common factor is the integration of reusable building blocks. Besides the advancement in the field, most contributions survey the state of the art, report a number of practical applications to real systems, and discuss possible future developments.
The emergence of quality-of-service (QoS) mechanisms continues to propel the development of real-time multimedia services such as VoIP and videoconferencing. However, there remain many challenges to achieving optimized standardization convergence.
Basic Network Design, Equipment, and QoS Policies
Network Design for IP Convergence is a comprehensive, "global" guide to the state of the art and recent advances in IP network implementation. Providing an introduction to basic LAN/WAN/MAN network design, the author covers the latest equipment and architecture, addressing, QoS policies, and integration of services, among other topics. The book explains how to integrate the different layers of reference models and various technological platforms to mirror the harmonization that occurs in the real world of carrier networks. It furnishes appropriate designs for traditional and critical services in the LAN and carrier networks (both MAN and WAN), and it clarifies how a specific layer or technology can cause those services to malfunction. This book lays a foundation for understanding with concepts and applicability of QoS parameters under the multilayer scheme, and a solid explanation of service infrastructure. It goes on to describe integration in both real time and "not real time," elaborating on how both processes can co-exist within the same IP network and concluding with the designs and configurations of service connections.
Learn How to Overcome Obstacles to Improve Technology
This sweeping analysis of the implementation of IP convergence and QoS mechanisms helps designers and operators get past key obstacles, such as integrating platform layers and technologies and implementing various associated QoS concepts, to improve technology and standards.
This guide demonstrates how to secure sensitive data and comply with internal and external audit regulations using Oracle 10g and 11g. It provides the hands-on guidance required to understand the complex options provided by Oracle and the know-how to choose the best option for a particular case. The book presents specific sequences of actions that should be taken to enable, configure, or administer security-related features. It includes best practices in securing Oracle and on Oracle security options and products. By providing specific instructions and examples this book bridges the gap between the individuals who install and configure a security feature and those who secure and audit it.
This volume contains the proceedings of ADHS'06: the 2nd IFAC Conference on Analysis and Design of Hybrid Systems, organized in Alghero (Italy) on June 7-9, 2006. ADHS is a series of triennial meetings that aims to bring together researchers and practitioners with a background in control and computer science to provide a survey of the advances in the field of hybrid systems, and of their ability to take up the challenge of analysis, design and verification of efficient and reliable control systems. ADHS'06 is the second Conference of this series after ADHS'03 in Saint Malo.
Maximize your performance on 70-562, a required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 ASP.NET Application Development certification. This all-new, 2-in-1 SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on ASP.NET application development, the study guide delves into how to create a Web site, add and configure server controls, customize a Web application, work with ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting, use ADO.NET and XML with ASP.NET, work with data-bound controls and DataSource objects, write services, implement authentication and authorization, and create ASP.N ET mobile Web applications. Then assess your knowledge using more than 300 practice and review questions on the CD, which features customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing modes, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a trial edition of Microsoft Visual Studio(r) 2008 software and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
Anyone who has ever struggled to pronounce a word on a menu or wrestled with an unfamiliar recipe ingredient or cooking technique will find a true friend in this revised and updated edition of The Chef's Companion. This indispensable culinary reference covers more than 5,000 English and foreign terms related to ingredients, cooking techniques, food preparation, wine terminology, and kitchen equipment, as well as notable figures in the history of food and gastronomy.
From Mexican adobo sauce to Italian zuppa, it offers instant fingertip access to concise definitions, correct spellings, and user-friendly pronunciation guides. The new edition includes 900 all-new terms reflecting the growing interest in wine, pastry, and ethnic cuisine, and also addresses changes in Chinese spelling and pronunciation. Packed with reliable, up-to-date information, the Companion is a valuable resource that belongs on every food lover's bookshelf.
Elizabeth Riely (Newton Centre, MA) is a journalist and food historian whose articles have appeared in Bon Appetit, Gourmet, House & Garden, and The New York Times. She contributes regularly to The Boston Globe. Her cookbook, A Feast of Fruits, was published in 1993.
The indispensable guide to over 5,000 culinary terms
Even the most international chef sometimes needs help with today's wildly diverse cooking terminology. Now, there's an updated and revised edition of Elizabeth Riely's The Chef's Companion, which professional chefs and aspiring cooks everywhere can turn to when they need quick access to concise and reliable definitions, pronunciations, correct spelling, accepted usage, and origins of culinary terms. This invaluable guide covers all the terms that chefs might use with customers and kitchen staff–in areas such as cooking techniques, food preparation, herbs and spices, varieties of food, wine, and equipment for the professional kitchen. Over 900 new terms have been added to this edition to provide expanded coverage of areas such as wine, pastry, and ethnic cuisines. The Chef's Companion: no kitchen is complete without it.
About the Author
ELIZABETH RIELY is a journalist and food historian whose articles have appeared in Bon Appétit, Gourmet, the Boston Globe, and the New York Times. She is editor of the Radcliffe Culinary Times, the newsletter of the Schlessinger Library, a contributor to Gastronomica, and the author of the cookbook A Feast of Fruits.END
This is a very useful book addressing a wide range of scientists (professors, researchers, technologists and manufacturers of packaging machinery) involved in the field of packaging. … This book will prove a necessary and potent companion … for [those] in the field … . - Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2005
…one of the most complete books that I have read and reviewed on the subject of Food Packaging, and I would completely recommend the approaches that are taken and details that are outlined to Packaging Engineers that are involved with Foods as indicated in the book. The book also is very much covering machinery that is used in the Food Packaging areas, and would be very helpful to the line engineers. Ralph H, Thomas, CPP, Polymer News
Terroir connotes a sense of place that imparts a distinctive character to wine. A central component of terroir is the soil and its immediate surroundings. Thus, an understanding of the basic properties of soils and how they function as a "living skin" on the earth's surface is of fundamental importance to grape growers and winemakers. Stripped of scientific jargon, Understanding Vineyard Soils explains to a wide audience how soils form and why they are so variable. Robert White describes essential chemical and physical processes involving nutrients, water, oxygen and carbon dioxide, moderated by the activities of soil organisms, and proposes remedies to alleviate adverse conditions such as soil acidity, compaction, poor drainage and salinity. The pros and cons of organic viticulture are discussed, as are the possible impacts of climate change. The author explains how sustainable wine production requires grape growers and winemakers to take care of the soil and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment. This book is a practical guide for viticulturists and for the lay reader who is seeking general information about soils, but who may also wish to pursue in more depth the influence of different soil types on vine performance and wine character.
Understanding Vineyard Soils will discuss new developments, especially in precision viticulture and organic viticulture. The introduction will address new technologies (near and remote sensing, digital soil mapping) as well as traditional soil classification. Following a chapter on site selection are the three core chapters on vineyard and soil management - The Nutrition of Grapevines, Where the Vine Roots Live, and The Living Soil. The book is written from an international perspective - the important points discussed in Chapters 1 through 6 are illustrated with examples drawn from many wine regions around the world.
About the Author
Robert White has had an outstanding international career in soil, water and nutrient management for more than 40 years. After working for many years in broad-acre agriculture, he turned his attention to the fascinating interaction between soil and the flavor and aromas of wines world-wide, a topic that happily marries sensory pleasure with science. Books by same author White, R. E. 2006. Principles and Practice of Soil Science. Fourth Edition, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, 363 pp (being translated into Portuguese) (limp) Third edition, 1997. Blackwell Science, Oxford, 348 pp (limp) Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Soil Science, second edition, 1987. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 244 pp. (also published in an English Language Book Society edition) (limp) White, R.E. Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Soil Science, 1979. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 198 pp (translation in Italian) (limp) White, R. E. 2003. Soils for Fine Wines, Oxford University Press, New York, 279 pp (hard cover)
Christine M. Korsgaard presents an account of the foundation of practical reason and moral obligation. Moral philosophy aspires to understand the fact that human actions, unlike the actions of the other animals, can be morally good or bad, right or wrong. Few moral philosophers, however, have exploited the idea that actions might be morally good or bad in virtue of being good or bad of their kind - good or bad as actions. Just as we need to know that it is the function of the heart to pump blood to know that a good heart is one that pumps blood successfully, so we need to know what the function of an action is in order to know what counts as a good or bad action. Drawing on the work of Plato, Aristotle, and Kant, Korsgaard proposes that the function of an action is to constitute the agency and therefore the identity of the person who does it. As rational beings, we are aware of, and therefore in control of, the principles that govern our actions. A good action is one that constitutes its agent as the autonomous and efficacious cause of her own movements. These properties correspond, respectively, to Kant's two imperatives of practical reason. Conformity to the categorical imperative renders us autonomous, and conformity to the hypothetical imperative renders us efficacious. And in determining what effects we will have in the world, we are at the same time determining our own identities. Korsgaard develops a theory of action and of interaction, and of the form interaction must take if we are to have the integrity that, she argues, is essential for agency. On the basis of that theory, she argues that only morally good action can serve the function of action, which is self-constitution.
About the Author
Christine M. Korsgaard earned her B.A. at the University of Illinois in 1974, her Ph.D. at Harvard University, where she studied with John Rawls, in 1981, and an LHD at the University of Illinois in 2004. She is currently Arthur Kingsley Porter Professor of Philosophy at Harvard University. She works on moral philosophy and its history, practical reason, agency, personal identity, and the relations between human beings and the other animals.
The Army After Next (AAN) concept of rapidly deployable mechanized battleforces in a tactical environment requires the forces to be readilytransported by vertical, or near-vertical, lift aircraft. In the nonlinearAAN battlefield, this may require the forces to be deployed near the enemy1ssecond echelon. The authors examined the performance of the notional AANadvanced airframes to survive this initial air maneuver/insertion under avariety of conditions. These included level of situational awareness andintelligence provided to pilots, level of SEAD (suppression of enemy airdefenses), flight tactics and ingress routes used by the pilots, andsignature characteristics of the airframes (both RF, IR, and optical). Theauthors used high-resolution constructive simulations to explore and assessthe airframes1 survivability against an integrated air defense systemoperating in mixed terrain. The air defense system was one the Russians arecapable of deploying today. The results of the analysis indicate that noone approach can guarantee aircraft survivability. Combinations ofaggressive SEAD, use of stealth technology, and enhanced situationalawareness can, under certain conditions, result in good survivability ratesfor the aircraft. The large size and slow flight speeds of the aircraft,however, make them susceptible to optically guided munitions. These weaponsare difficult to both find and counter. New technologies, tactics, andtechniques will be needed to deal with this threat if the AAN air insertionconcept is to succeed.
About the Author
John Gordon IV (Currently enrolled in the Public Policy PhD program at George Mason University) is a RAND researcher.
Microwave photonics is an important interdisciplinary field that, amongst a host of other benefits, enables engineers to implement new functions in microwave systems.
With contributions from leading experts, Microwave Photonics: Devices and Applications explores this rapidly developing discipline. It bridges a gap between microwave and photonic engineering, providing an accessible interpretation of the current available research material and a detailed introduction to various aspects of the area.
Opening with an overview to the subject, this book covers direct modulation, photonic oscillators for THz signal generation, and terahertz sources. It takes a unique application- focused approach and describes:
analogue fibre-optic links;
fibre radio technology;
microwave photonic signal processing;
measurement of microwave photonic components, and;
biomedical applications.
This text is ideal for practising microwave and fibre optics communication engineers wishing to improve their knowledge, and for researchers and graduate students wanting an overview of the subject.
In the new millennium, it is nearly impossible for us to talk about basic concerns like food or gas prices, without examining global intersections in trade, energy, immigration, the environment, and defense. Many countries once described as "developing" nations now wield greater economic and political influence than some of the so-called "major" powers. Former debtor nations have become creditors of the United States and other developed countries that run budget deficits. Without recognizing and understanding these connections, we cannot even begin to discuss how the United States and other countries can craft and harness effective policies amid this breathtaking progress. In Seeing the Elephant, Peter Marber describes how increasing economic integration and the rise of new actors is drastically altering the geopolitical landscape, and offers insights on how the U.S. can make policy to maintain a leading role in the years to come.
The twenty-first century, Marber explains, demands a very different lens for viewing the world. In the era of globalization, America's success hinges on the success of its neighbors, too. Rising economic powerhouses—China, Russia, India, Brazil, and others—bring a diverse set of interests to the table that the U.S. cannot afford to ignore. Moreover, globalization has created thousands of non-state actors—corporations, banks, hedge funds, activists, and even terrorists—who bring their own concerns to bear. Marber underscores the importance of forging strong relationships with pivotal developing nations and America's need to reaffirm the centricity of global protocols, rules, and institutions after an unfortunate period of neglect. It's not too late. By focusing on seven key cross-border, interlinking issues—trade and finance, energy, security, immigration, health, the environment, and poverty—Marber recommends key adjustments in policies that aim to strengthen and modernize our current institutional infrastructure, including NATO, the WHO, the WTO, the World Bank, and the UN, among others. While his strategies do not guarantee that the United States will remain on top economically, they ensure that the global system America helped to create triumphs in the end, protecting against the factionalism that led to two World Wars and destroyed decades of economic progress.
In this timely book, Marber demystifies globalization and analyzes new international megatrends and interconnections. With bold suggestions on how America can reassert its historic leadership in the new global arena, Seeing the Elephant will show readers how the U.S. still remains the planet's best chance at building enduring peace and prosperity.
About the Author
Peter Marber (New York, NY) is global head of GEM fixed income and currencies at HSBC Halbis Partners. He was formerly Founding parter and Chief Strategist for the Atlantic Funds LLC, which was acquired by HSBC in 2005. Marber began his career at UBS where he was co-founder and President of the emrgency markets subsidiary. He has been a faculty member at Columbia University since 1993 and has taught at both the Business school and the School of International and Public Affairs. He has also taught at Johns Hopkins University. He is affiliated with theWorld Policy Institute and the New America Foundation.
This book reviews the cutting-edge significant research in the field of smart light-responsive materials based on azobenzene polymers and liquid crystals. Emphasis is placed on the discovery of new phenomena from the past 5 years, their underlying mechanisms, new functionalities, and properties achieved through rational design. Edited by leading authorities in the field, Zhao and Ikeda, the chapters are authored by an internationally-recognized team of experts from North America, Europe, and Asia. Smart Light-Responsive Materials will serve to catalyze new research that will lead this field over the next 5-10 years.
Opens the door to promising new light-enabled
smart materials and their applications
Examining the most promising developments, this contributed work reviews smart light-responsive materials based on azobenzene polymers and liquid crystals. The book explores the underlying mechanisms of azobenzene polymers and liquid crystals, highlighting new functionalities and properties that have been realized through rational design. Moreover, the book provides insight into new and emerging light-enabled smart materials and their applications, particularly in the fields of photonics and optics.
Edited by two leading authorities in the field, this book features an internationally recognized team of expert authors. Contributions are based on the authors' firsthand experience in the lab as well as their thorough investigation of the literature. Highlights of coverage include:
Smart Light-Responsive Materials not only presents the state of the technology, it also serves as a catalyst for the development of new light-enabled materials and applications. In addition to benefiting researchers who work on azobenzene polymers and liquid crystals, the book is also recommended for any researcher involved in developing light-responsive materials as many of the strategies from the book can be adapted to other chromophores.
About the Author
Yue Zhao, PhD, is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sherbrooke. With more than 100 publications to his credit, Dr. Zhao's research interests center on the design, synthesis, and applications of new polymer and liquid-crystalline materials. He has worked on specific applications of light-responsive materials, self-assembled materials, and nanostructured materials for liquid crystal displays, controlled drug delivery, and tunable optical devices.
Tomiki Ikeda, PhD, is Professor of Polymer Chemistry at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Professor Ikeda is a leading authority in light-responsive materials and liquid-crystalline materials. Professor Ikeda's research interests focus on photomobile polymer materials, photodeformable smart materials based on azobenzene liquid-crystalline elastomers, and electroluminescent liquid-crystalline materials. He has more than 400 publications to his credit.
The magnitude of the identity theft and fraud problem is enormous. Identity fraud was identified as one of the top priorities of the Department of Justice, just prior to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Naturally, everyone's priorities changed after 9/11. The impact of identity theft and identity fraud is reaching a proportion and a level of sophistication by the criminal element that prompt coordination by governments, multinational corporations, and citizens is required if we are going to have any significant impact.
Identity Theft Handbook: Detection, Prevention, and Security is also very timely, considering the woes of our financial services/banking industry. Current poor economic trends, oil prices, and mortgage lending problems threaten the confidence in our financial services industry. It must be protected from further damage from identity theft and identity fraud.
Identity Theft Handbook: Detection, Prevention, and Security is a great beginning to understanding the history and complexity of the identity theft and identity fraud problem. Biegelman gives an excellent view of the history of the identity theft problem in the United States. The past method of operation for criminals committing these crimes provides a framework for understanding the origins of their new methods and indicates how much the criminal element has grown.
Shake the earth with deep, sonorous vibrations. Be the force that relentlessly drives the music. Rumble like the ominous thunder of an approaching storm. For you, it's not enough just to be heard; you need to be felt, too. You need to play bass guitar.
Imagine your favorite music without bass. It doesn't work, does it? The bass is the heartbeat of the music, the foundation of the groove, and the glue that holds together all the different instruments. You can feel the vibrations of the low notes – sometimes subtle and caressing, sometimes literally earthshaking – as they propel the song. The bass is the heart. So leave center stage to the other musicians – you have more important work to do. The limelight may be cool, but bassists rule!
You can find everything you need to dominate the bass in Bass Guitar For Dummies – whether you're a beginner picking up a bass for the first time or an experienced player looking for way to improve. And you won't drown in complicated music theory, either; this easy-to-understand reference gives you just enough music theory to get you on your way.
Though originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous - and make great pets. Whether you're already a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live happily ever after. From choosing your dog to training, diet, and health, it's just what you need for Bulldog success!
Susan Ewing has been "in dogs" since 1977 and enjoys showing and trying various performance events, with the emphasis on "trying." She holds a Master's degree in Television/Radio from Syracuse University and has attended canine seminars at Cornell University. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and of the Cat Writers' Association and is listed in the 2005 edition of Who's Who in America.
Ewing has been writing professionally since she was 16 and is the author of several books: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend and Farmhand; The New Owner's Guide to Pembroke Welsh Corgis; The Pug; and The Dachshund. Her column, "The Pet Pen," is in The Post-Journal (Jamestown, NY) every Saturday. One of her essays is a part of the book, Cats Do It Better Than People.
Her articles have appeared in AKC Gazette, Family Dog, Bloodlines, German Shepherd Dog Review, Good Dog!, Pet Odyssey, Dog Fancy, Dog World, Puppies USA, the national Schipperke Club newsletter, ASPCA's Animal Watch, and Bird Talk.
She has been a radio copywriter, owned and operated a boarding kennel, and served as the director of the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, NY.
Business and mathematics — they just seem to go together. Of course, I could make a case for any topic to successfully mesh with math. Then again, I'm a bit prejudiced. But you have to agree that you can't do much in the home or in the business or real estate worlds without a good, solid mathematical background.
I became interested in writing Business Math For Dummies because of Jon, one of my children. He works with real estate agents and managers, and over time he heard a recurring complaint: This or that agent hadn't done math in a long time and couldn't remember how to do the proper computations. Sure, computers and calculators do the actual arithmetic, but you have to know what to enter into the computer or calculator. Finding the area of a circular garden isn't terribly difficult if you know how to use the formula for the area of a circle, but it can be tricky if you haven't used that formula in a long time.
For instance, you may not remember what pi is (and I don't mean the apple or cherry variety). And who would have thought that you'd ever need to solve a proportion after you grew up and got a job? The math in the business world isn't difficult, but it does take a refresher or a bit of relearning. And here you find it — all in one spot.
In this book, you find tons of mathematical explanations coupled with some sample business or financial problems. I show you the steps used in the math and explain how the answers help you complete a transaction or continue on with a project.
With two of the nation's largest megalopolises — Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area—California has the largest, wealthiest, and most urbanized population of any state in the nation. Yet it's also an agricultural wonderland, a nature-lovers paradise, a wine-lover's dream, an outdoor enthusiast's ideal playground, and more. In fact, there's so much to see and do in California that you'll probably have to choose. With this guide, you can't lose. It gives you the scoop on:
Northern California, including San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Redwood Country, Yosemite National Park, and more
The central coast, including the Monterey Peninsula and the spectacular Big Sur Coast
The Southland cities, including L.A., San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach, ritzy Palm Springs, and San Diego
Major attractions like Hearst Castle, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, and Alcatraz
Activities like hiking in the Yosemite Valley, biking along the Monterey coastline, cruising Sunset Boulevard, taking in the scenery on the Pacific Coast Highway, and more
All kinds of dining options, ranging from foodie favorites like the French Laundry in Yountville and Campanile, Patina, and Providence in L. A. to good restaurants for picky eaters, and great places to enjoy a vegetarian meal or incredible Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican, or Thai specialties
Can't miss family destinations in various parts of the state, including Humboldt Redwood State Park, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the California Science Center, in L.A., and more
All sorts of accommodations, from new Treebones Resort in Big Sur that houses you in a gorgeous yurt, L. A.'s Chateau Marmont, with its Art Deco and Beaux Arts castle-style main building and individual bungalows, the Grand View and Seven Gables inns in Monterey/Pacific Grove with their spectacular ocean views, Chateau du Sureau in Oakhurst for pure pampering and four-star dining, and more
Like every For Dummies travel guide, California For Dummies, 4th Edition includes:
Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn't miss — and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
Complete with all kinds of planning tips plus actual time-tested itineraries, this covers the must-see attractions, suggests things to see or do that are off the beaten path, and answers questions you might not even think to ask, like where to go to get down and wacky the way actual Californians do, where to find great inexpensive, gifts, and even where to find the graves of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. With this guide, you'll soon be singing, "California, here I come."
About the Author
Mary Herczog is a second-generation California native and is married to Paula Tevis's prom date. She writes for Frommer's and Wiley whenever she can, which is quite a bit (Frommer's New Orleans, Frommer's Las Vegas, Las Vegas For Dummies, Los Angeles For Dummies, and more!) and she is so happy she can do it in the California sunshine. The rest of the time, Mary works for the film industry, which is a very California thing to do.
Paula Tevis, also a second-generation Californian, was born and raised in Santa Barbara, attended college in Los Angeles, and then moved to her favorite city, where she could cheer for the San Francisco Giants in peace. After an eclectic but blessedly brief career that included stints in the computer and nonprofit sectors, she and her California-bred husband produced a couple of lovely children, and Paula happily relinquished the 9-to-5 world for the 24/7 one that parenting brings. Upon regaining consciousness, she metamorphosed into a freelance writer, and over the years has contributed articles and essays to Parenting and Family Fun magazines, the San Francisco Chronicle, Citysearch.com, Frommer's Las Vegas, and Frommer's New Orleans. She is the author of San Francisco For Dummies, the Berlitz Vancouver Pocketguide, and Frommer's San Francisco with Kids. Paula currently lives with her husband and their daughters in London, but reads the Chronicle online daily.
You'll learn how to set up Windows, take advantage of all the pre-installed software, ensure that your computer is secure, and even run your Eee PC on solar power. You'll find tips for configuring printers and changing touchpad settings, techniques for making Skype phone calls and listening to Internet radio, and advice for adding storage and peripherals. It also helps you:
Take full advantage of this exciting, ultra-portable "netbook" PC
Set up your wireless connection
Make free Skype phone calls and video calls
Use OpenOffice.org, Thunderbird e-mail, Mozilla Firefox, and other included applications
Use the versatile OpenOffice productivity suite, including Writer for word processing, Calc for spreadsheets, and Impress for presentations
Compare the advantages of Windows vs. Linux
Discover the science, language, math, and art functions that kids can enjoy on the Eee
Enjoy built-in games, watch videos, play music, organize and view photos, and more
Boost storage and memory with SD cards and USB drives, go Bluetooth, and add a GPS
Get the scoop on backups, explore the advanced desktop, and customize the user interface
The Eee PC makes it simple to surf the Web, play games, work, and more. Asus Eee PC For Dummies makes it easier!
About the Author
Joel McNamara is a writer, technology consultant, and outdoor adventurer. He has worked in the computer industry for 25 years and advises international humanitarian organizations on safety and security issues. Joel is also the author of Geocaching For Dummies and Secrets of Computer Espionage.
A concise overview of the principles and practice of analytical chemistry, reflecting the continuing impact of computers, the IT revolution, and the increasing range of applications of analytical chemistry in environmental science and medicine. Previous edition: c1995. DLC: Chemistry, Analytic.
Over more than two decades this book has established itself as the first choice for growing numbers of students and practising analysts who require a well-written and concise overview of the principles and practice of analytical chemistry. Significant changes encompass strengthening of the coverage of data handling, together with new material covering rapidly developing subject areas of molecular spectrometry, atomic spectrometry, and separation techniques. Answers to the self- learning problems and exercises are also included. The new edition of the book will continue to provide a sound and broad base for the study of analytical chemistry.
'Successful manufacturing depends on detailed knowledge of the processing of the materials involved. This highly illustrated book provides that knowledge.' Engineering Designer, April 2001
'the book includes several useful, well done case studies, good example problems and good assessment problems, for which a solution manual is available'. International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 39, 2001 that knowledge.
Metal processing is a technical subject requiring a quantitative approach. This book illustrates this approach with real case studies derived from industry.
"A tour de force of the state of modern glaciology." Global and Planetary Change
"...provides students and practicing glaciologists with the tools they need to understand modern glaciology. The organization of the book makes it ideal for use as a textbook." - Journal of the American Water Resources Association
This new edition of a successful textbook is intended to give upper division and graduate students the tools they need to understand modern glaciology. Practicing glacial geologists and glaciologists will also find it useful as a reference book. Relatively simple concepts are introduced first, followed by mathematically more sophisticated chapters. Student exercises are included.From reviews of the first edition:' a stimulating and educative text.' Journal of Glaciology' a tour de force of the state of modern glaciology ' Global and Planetary Change
This text approaches the field of glaciology from the bottom up. Starting at a level considerably less advanced than that of other texts on the subject, it carefully develops the theoretical principles one step at a time. A major goal is to help students better understand the physical processes that develop glacier landforms. with frequent applications of the theory to real-world situations are given.
About the Author
Roger LeB. Hooke is Research Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences and the Climate Change Institute, University of Maine. He has been involved in glaciological research for over 30 years, focusing on processes relevant to the origin of glacial landforms. In addition to the first edition of Principles of Glacier Mechanics, he has published over 80 refereed research papers in journals such as the Geological Society of America Bulletin, Geology, the Journal of Glaciology, Quaternary Research, and the Journal of Geology.
This leading textbook in the field examines the mechanisms underlying toxicity, particularly the events at the molecular level and the factors that determine and affect toxicity. The new edition is updated to reflect the latest research into the biochemical basis of toxicology and the growing concerns over the adverse effects of drugs, environmental pollution, and occupational hazards. Principles of Biochemical Toxicology, Fourth Edition thoroughly explains dose-response relationships, disposition and metabolism, and toxic responses to foreign compounds, and presents detailed examples to make the mechanisms of toxicity more accessible to students encountering the subject for the first time. Comprehensive in scope with a clear and concise approach, the text includes summary sections, questions and model answers, and thoroughly revised artwork that serves as an essential aid to learning and teaching. New to the
Fourth Edition:
reorganized sections that cover basic principles followed by sections on different types of toxicity
extensive use of examples throughout and numerous explanatory diagrams
Transport processes are ubiquitous in the living organism, underlying nerve conduction and muscle contraction, digestion, kidney function and the nourishment of every cell in the body. The mechanisms by which these processes take place, and the models that describe them, are the subject of Principles and Models of Biological Transport, 2nd Edition. Beginning with the principles of thermodynamics and the organization of the cell, the text discusses each of the transport mechanisms found in the organism, their structure at the molecular level, their function and features, and their integration into tissues and organs.
Courses based on the text will be of interest to students who wish to understand the fundamentals of biological transport and the models that describe it. It will provide readers with the knowledge necessary to interpret transport experiments in biological systems and to predict performance or behavior from transport data. Advanced undergraduates or graduate students in Biomedical Engineering or Physiology and Biophysics will find this book useful, as will other engineers (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental) who have some familiarity with biology, or Biology students who prefer a more quantitative approach to the subject.
The new edition includes numerous figures and references, and problems at the end of each chapter. It is supported by an open web site to facilitate its use in class. The web site allows faculty users to share syllabi based on the text and to post additional problems that can serve as illustrations or be given to students; all users are welcome to note corrections and suggest improvements in the text, and to add new material to the knowledge base. The web site is intended to support a "community of the book" that can maintain its currency and value into the future.
Based on over 20 years of research, Drs. Mollenauer and Gordon have written an indispensable reference on solitons for the engineering and applied physics communities. Covering the soliton from both the theoretical and practical side, this book is at once a fundamental text and an extensive handbook of contemporary engineering practice.
As presented by the authors, the nonlinear Schrödinger equation and its component's actions and consequences are central to understanding of the soliton. The book develops from that foundation to include the technologically important dispersion-managed solitons and "dense WDM" (Wavelength division multiplexing), all made accessible by many graphs, real-world examples, and associated experimental data. The limiting factors provided by Amplifier Spontaneous Emission noise and Polarization Mode Dispersion are also thoroughly discussed. In short, the book contains all the industry professional or academic researcher needs for both fundamental understanding and practical system design.
It is a great book to learn about materials behavior in shock waves and instrumentation used to obtain the data. -- IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine
This book presents, in a concise and comprehensive manner, the essential techniques by which shock wave physicists probe the boundaries of material response to impulsive loads. The author is a well-known figure in shock wave physics, having worked for over forty years with many of the outstanding researchers in the field. The book acquaints readers both with modern instrumentation techniques including interferometers such as the DISAR and the VISAR -- and with methods that have been established by previous generations of experimentalists -- including acoustic measurement techniques and low to moderate strain rate machines. Besides an exposition of the theoretical aspects of shock wave phenomena, it contains large amounts of data on equations of state, spallation thresholds, shock wave attenuation from very high pressures, and elastic constants. Much of this information has been previously unavailable in open publications. The text documents the transition from testing performed with explosives to the use of modern compressed gas guns, which permit much more detailed diagnostics and controlled conditions. In particular, the author pioneered the use of two-stage light gas guns which launch high-density plates against specimens located at the muzzle. The high launch velocity of these guns produced data that represents the highest pressures obtained in the free world at that time.
Robust Systems Theory and Applications covers both the techniques used in linear robust control analysis/synthesis and in robust (control-oriented) identification. The main analysis and design methods are complemented by elaborated examples and a group of worked-out applications that stress specific practical issues: nonlinearities, robustness against changes in operating conditions, uncertain infinite dimensional plants, and actuator and sensor limitations. Designed expressly as a textbook for master's and first-year PhD students, this volume:
Introduces basic robustness concepts in the context of SISO systems described by Laplace transforms, establishing connections with well-known classical control techniques
Presents the internal stabilization problem from two different points of view: algebraic and state —space
Introduces the four basic problems in robust control and the Loop shaping design method Presents the optimal *2 control problem from a different viewpoint, including an analysis of the robustness properties of *2 controllers and a treatment of the generalized *2 problem
Presents the *2 control problem using both the state-space approach developed in the late 1980s and a Linear Matrix Inequality approach (developed in the mid 1990s) that encompasses more general problems
Discusses more general types of uncertainties (parametric and mixed type) and µµ-synthesis as a design tool
Presents an overview of optimal ,1 control theory and covers the fundamentals of its star-norm approximation
Presents the basic tools of model order reduction
Provides a tutorial on robust identification
Offers numerous end-of-chapter problems and worked-out examples of robust control
About the Author
RICARDO S. SNCHEZ-PEA, MSEE, PhD, is a researcher at the National Commission of Space Activities (CONAE) and Professor of Control Systems at the School of Engineering at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
MARIO SZNAIER, MSEE, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA."
Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives is a fundamental breakthrough in the business and technology perspectives of service oriented architecture (SOA). A valuable resource to help you understand and realize the benefits of SOA in today's companies, this guide will show you how to plan, implement, and achieve SOA value. Use a prescriptive approach to help you clearly understand SOA and to determine its applications for your business. Applicable to all industries, technology platforms, and operating environments, this innovative book will provide you with essential strategies.
Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives
Today's businesses change at the speed of light and your company's software support structures need to be able to keep up with these constantly changing business demands. That's where Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives comes in. This innovative guidebook demystifies the complex topic of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and provides you with the tools and terminology to create applications and services that can be easily maintained and supported as well as shared across an enterprise.
Presenting immediately useful information on what SOA is and how to optimally use it within your organization, Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives expertly discusses how to drive real business value through SOA with practical guidance on how to:
Adopt SOA in a way that is measurable, low risk, and accepted by your organization
Understand a comprehensive SOA evaluation and adoption strategy
Learn what it means to be service oriented and process-centric
Apply SOA to various industries
Measure a Return on Investment (ROI) for SOA
Acquire the skills for SOA
Create your SOA adoption plan
Know the risks inherent within SOA
There is a tremendous amount of misinformation surrounding SOA and service orientation in general, and what it really means for modern enterprises. Brimming with innovative guidance for veteran or new managers and executives, Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives presents the solid foundation every CEO, CFO, and CIO needs to help them plan, architect, and implement their organization's service oriented environments—cost-effectively and efficiently.
About the Author
Kyle Gabhart is the Director of SOA Solutions at Web Age Solutions, a premier provider of technology education and mentoring. He is a subject matter expert specializing in service oriented technologies, enterprise architecture, and strategic business alignment. In addition to writing over seventy-five business and technology articles both online and in print, he has contributed to Professional Java XML and Professional EJB.
Bibhas Bhattacharya is the Chief Technology Officer at Web Age Solutions. He is an expert WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Commerce Suite architect. Before joining Web Age Solutions, he was an advisory software developer for the WebSphere product family at IBM.
In defining the scope of our subject, we have to establish the genealogy of robotic mechanical systems. These are, obviously, a subclass of the much broader class of mechanical systems. Mechanical systems, in turn, constitute a subset of the more general concept of dynamic systems. In the end, we must have an idea of what, in general, a system is.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines system as a "complex whole, set of connected things or parts, organized body of material or immaterial things," whereas the Random House College Dictionary defines the same as "an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole." Le Petit Robert, in turn, defines system as "Ensemble possedant une structure, constituant un tout organique," which can be loosely translated as "A structured assemblage constituting an organic whole." In the foregoing definitions, we note that the underlying idea is that of a set of elements interacting as a whole.
Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer—like yours. That's a lot of people prying into what's on your PC, and a DSL or cable connection is a virtual welcome mat. But by following Ed Tittel's advice, you can learn how invasions occur, spot an infestation, repair damage that's already done, and slam the door on those who want to hijack your PC—along with your wallet.
Here's how you can
Learn to recognize when a Trojan horse, a virus, adware, or spyware has invaded your PC
Get the tools that can cure an infection
Dig into the Windows Registry to remove the nastiest of bugs
Prevent a recurrence with personal firewalls and protective software
Deal with the onslaught of spam
Keep your defenses up-to-date
Give it the boot
If you believe you've caught something and you're willing to kiss everything goodbye that you've added to or changed ... since the last time you booted up your computer ... try this. While Windows is first booting up, hit the F8 key .... Choose the Last Known Good Configuration option, and Windows should boot running the version of the Registry that existed the last time your system booted—that is, before you got infected. — From Chapter 4
About the Author
Ed Tittel has been writing, researching, and teaching about Windows security topics since 1996. An inveterate tinkerer cursed with incurable curiosity, he's become a connoisseur of protection tools and techniques to battle spyware, adware, and malware.
A hard copy companion to the eLearning course that serves as a practical guide to the principles and characteristics of controls, and how to apply them in the use, selection, specification and design of controls systems.
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)control systems are omnipresent in modern buildings. This book is an introduction to all those involved in the specification, design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintainance of these systems.
The book explains:
*Control theory and how to evaluate, select, position and sequence the appropriate type of control *The electrical knowledge needed to understand controls and the use of electrical circuit drawings *The various types of valves and dampers, and their selection, installation and operation *Terminology and attributes of sensors, the selection of moisture sensors, pressure, flow, and auxiliary devices *Self-powered and system-powered controls *Electric controls, control diagrams and control logic *The components of pneumatic systems and control applications diagrams *Wiring conventions, application-specific electronic controllers and how to use them in HVAC applications *The use of written specifications, schedules, and drawings to clearly identify what is to be installed, how it is to be installed, and how it is expected to operate *Direct Digital Controls (DDC) components, their inputs and outputs, and the programming of DDC routines *DDC Networks and Protocols *DDC Specification, Installation and Commissioning
Fundamentals of Database Systems combines clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and excellent examples with up-to-date introductions to modern database technologies. This edition is completely revised and updated, and reflects the latest trends in technological and application development. Professors Elmasri and Navathe focus on the relational model and include coverage of recent object-oriented developments. They also address advanced modeling and system enhancements in the areas of active databases, temporal and spatial databases, and multimedia information systems. This edition also surveys the latest application areas of data warehousing, data mining, web databases, digital libraries, GIS, and genome databases. New to the Third Edition
Ramez A. Elmasri is a professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Stanford University, and a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Alexandria University.
Shamkant Navathe is a professor and the head of the database research group at the College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. He is well-known for his work on database modeling, database conversion, database design, distributed database allocation, and database integration. He has worked with IBM and Siemens in their research divisions and has been a consultant to various companies including Digital,CCA, HP and Equifax. He was the General Co-chairman of the 1996 International VLDB (Very Large Data Base) conference in Bombay, India.
He was also program co-chair of SIGMOD 1985 and General Co-chair of the IFIP WG 2.6 Data Semantics Workshop in 1995. He has been an associate editor of ACM Computing Surveys, and IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering. He is also on the editorial boards of Information Systems
Understanding materials, their properties and behavior is fundamental to engineering design, and a key application of materials science. Written for all students of engineering, materials science and design, this book describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are identified from the full range of materials available.
Key Features include: * Fully revised throughout, with new material on topics including process selection, material and shape selection, design of hybrid materials, environmental factors and industrial design * Reader-friendly approach and attractive, easy to use two-color presentation * Improved tutor resources with supporting online materials and Instructor's Manual * Unique material selection charts available to download online * The methods developed in the book are implemented in Granta Design's CES Educational software
Revised and expanded for this third edition, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design is recognized as a key text for materials properties courses internationally, and provides a unique and genuinely innovative resource for students and practicing engineers.
Mike Ashby is Royal Society Research Professor at Cambridge University and a Visiting Professor of Design at the Royal College of Art, London, UK.
Materials for the Hydrogen Economy describes the technical challenges and the current efforts in developing materials possessing the properties required for handling each stage of the hydrogen fuel chain. This book covers all seven of the current hydrogen production methods, as well as distribution, storage, and utilization technologies-fuel cells in particular. Thorough coverage includes chemical reactions, commercial equipment, and other aspects of separating, sealing, and purifying hydrogen; hydrogen's effects on pipeline steels and other storage and transportation vessels; and hydrogen permeation barriers and hydrides for on-board hydrogen storage. The final chapters focus on electrolytes and component materials for solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and H2/O2 PEM fuel cells.In Mastery, you'll discover: The 5 Essential Keys to Mastery Tools for Mastery Mastery and Energy How to Master Your Athletic Potential The 3 Personality Types that Are Obstacles to Mastery How to Avoid Pitfalls Along the Path
and more . . .
"George Leonard is a remarkable man who embodies what he teaches: an amazing curiosity, a passionate intelligence, and the rare combination of someone who has both a broad vision and the focused mastery of details." —Dean Ornish
"If he's right – and Leonard has been right so many times about prevailing zeitgeists that you have to wonder if he has a third eye 00 the upcoming decade might be known as the decade of mastery." —San Francisco Chronicle
"George Leonard translates the wisdom of Zen into a self-help program for sticking with it – whether you want to learn aikido or need support in realizing long-held goals." —The New Age Journal
The human genome project is set to revolutionise health care and medicine in the near future. The genetic make up of each individual gives clues as to the genetic factors that predispose one to a particular genetic disease. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), single base changes in the nucleotide DNA sequence of individuals, are thought to be the main cause of genetic variation. By comparing patterns of SNP allele frequencies between disease affected and control populations, disease associated SNPs can be identified and potential disease gene(s) located. These types of study necessitate genotyping of thousands of SNPs which requires the use of powerful, high throughput, systems of analysis. Mass spectrometry is fast becoming the preferred technology for this type of high throughput analysis. This book contains a collection of descriptions of some of the most outstanding advances in the field of mass spectrometry from which, I hope, the reader will be able to learn both the principles and the most up to date methods for its use in genomic analysis. It covers the general principles of the technologies and more in depth detailed descriptions for more academic reading and information. Audience: Whether you are a student, a post-doctoral researcher or experienced MS user, this book will be a stimulating addition to the analytical arena of mass spectrometry and genomic analysis.
Offering complete coverage of the technologies, machine tools, and operations of a wide range of machining processes, Machining Technology presents the fundamental principles of machining and examines traditional and nontraditional machining methods. After a brief historical overview, the book explores design considerations and machine tool requirements and provides a detailed discussion of modern machine tools, metal cutting machine tools, hexapods and their applications, as well as environmentally friendly machine tools and operations. Including review questions and solved problems, the text also addresses dimensional accuracy, form accuracy, surface integrity, machine tool dynamometers, jigs, and fixtures.
of interpreted control algorithms. In this book control algorithms are represented by the linear graph-schemes of algorithms (GSA), where the number of operator vertices is not less than 75% of the total number of all algorithm vertices. A special class of control units named as compositional microprogram control units (CMCU) is proposed as the best way for interpretation of linear control algorithms. The CMCU includes a finite state machine, which addresses microinstructions of interpreted microprogram, and a microprogram control unit including control memory, which keeps only microoperations of initial GSA. The microprogram control unit uses the principle of natural addressing of microinstructions. Organization of the control unit proposed in the book increases regularity of the circuit, because the system of microoperations is implemented using standard blocks, such as PROM or RAM. At the same time, an irregular part of the system described by means of Boolean functions is reduced. It permits a decrease in the total number of logical elements (PAL, GAL, PLA, FPGA) in comparison with other models of finite state machines. The main goal of all proposed methods is reduction of the number of field-programmable logic devices used for implementation of logic circuit of the addressing FSM.
This book will be interesting and useful for students and postgraduates in the area of Computer Science and for designers of modern digital devices. Compositional microprogram control units enlarge the class of models applied for implementation of control units with modern field-programmable logic devices.
Text and reference introducing and demonstrating methods for solving complex problems in facilities location. Stresses careful location choice for improved flow of materials and services, a reduced need for duplications or construction redundancies, and optimal use of time and cost.
'Labour and the Challenges of Globalization breaks new ground by anchoring the response of labour to globalization in the strategies of individual labour movements. Through ten excellent country reports, leading labour scholars show how new struggles are emerging in the face of hyper-competition and the expanding informalisation of work. It is a persuasive plea for a new form of transnational solidarity that goes beyond traditional trade unionism.' --Eddie Webster, Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa 'In an era when capital strikes back globally, old tools are no longer enough. The book Labour and the Challenges of Globalization makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the situation of the working class today.' --Clas Linder, First Vice President, Swedish Transport Workers' Union
Mountains are the home of significant ecological resources - wildlife habitat, higher elevation plant systems, steep slopes and delicate soils, and water systems. These resources are subject to very visible and growing pressures, most of which are caused by the unique features of mountains. Using as case studies four mountain resorts in four ranges in the US and Canada, this book analyzes the extent to which the law protects the ecological systems of mountains from the adverse impacts associated with the development, operation, and expansion of resorts. Each of the case studies involves different types of landowners, somewhat similar ecological features, and very different legal regimes, as "Mountain Resorts" sets out to discover whether the law is capable of considering the mountain ecosystem as opposed to the individual components of the ecosystem.In order to examine these issues, the book takes an interdisciplinary approach, with contributions primarily from ecologists and lawyers who focus on ski-related activities, increasing four-season use of the mountains, and expanding residential, commercial and recreational development at the mountains' base. Its analysis of an array of US and Canadian federal, state, and local laws provides a multifaceted exploration of the intersection of ecology and the law at mountain resorts.
About the Author
Janet Milne is an Associate Professor of law at Vermont Law School, USA.
"...an immensely useful resource." - Nursing Times Research "As a graduate research student, I have come across a number of books claiming to inform the reader 'how to research', and have become sceptical...This book challenges that scepticism and is to be warmly welcomed." - Research Policy and Planning." "...an excellent choice for any student about to start a research project for the first time." - British Journal of Educational Technology --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"…an excellent resource and reference tool for anybody undertaking social research. It provides practical advice on how to choose the most appropriate method for the research being undertaken and offers valuable advice and direction in negotiating various issues…It is written in an accessible format…to encourage the reader to consider the research process from a practical and personal viewpoint…This second edition of the book includes new and up-to-date material and touches on areas often neglected in mainstream research books. These include techniques such as action research; and key issues such as time management and choosing a research supervisor. The book addresses the 'writing-up' process in some detail and covers a number of fundamental issues often ignored by more experienced researchers, such as grammar, referencing, spelling and use of tables and graphs…Not only is it an excellent starting point for new researchers and students, but undoubtedly the more experienced researcher will also find it valuable. Furthermore, those involved in teaching research methods or supervising research students would find this is a useful source of information, exercises and ideas." – Social Research News (Social Research News )
Learn Techniques to Find the Information You Need
This revised third edition delivers invaluable guidance on how to collect data, write proposals, and make presentations. Offering you step-by-step techniques for the most efficient and focused research in school or work projects, How to Research includes hands-on exercises that build up skills and strengthen research techniques useful for any project, in any field.
About the Author
Lorraine Blaxter is based at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, where she lectures at the School of Health and Human Studies.
Christina Hughes is a senior lecturer in the University of Warwick's sociology department.
Malcolm Tight is based at the Department of Educational Research at Lancashire University, United Kingdom.
Some 150 years ago, in 1859, Charles Darwin was greatly puzzled by a seeming absence of animal fossils in rocks older than the Cambrian period. He drew attention to a veritable Lost World that was later found to have spanned more than eighty per cent of Earth history. This book tells the story of his lost world, and of the quest to rescue its hidden history from the fossil record. Intriguingly, such a quest did not really begin until 1958, some hundred years after Darwin. Why did an understanding take so long? Arguably it was because it was, and still remains, a very big and very difficult problem. Its study now involves the whole of the natural sciences. Progress has been a matter of slow attrition. For most of this time, for example, there has been no concept of the vast duration of Precambrian time, nor any evidence for a distinct biota.
"[...]a very interesting book[...]a very important contribution to the understanding of electrometallurgical processes, which up to now was only available by trawling through the literature. For anyone interested in electrometallurgy, especially researchers, this is an essential book for any personal library." (Derek Fray, University of Cambridge in MRS Bulletin, May 2003)
This book begins with a thorough background of the subject. Next, the authors discuss the significance of electrometallurgy within the broader spectrum of science and technology. They then expand the previously laid theoretical base and explain mechanisms of metal deposition and applications for all existing related technologies.
The book will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students involved with electrochemistry of metals, materials science, plating technologies, electronics materials and other fields. Scientists and engineers working in a variety of industries in addition to electrometallurgical process plants will find it an invaluable reference as it provides a thorough background of electrometallurgy, then explores the more advanced mechanisms of metal deposition in a logical manner.
Finally there is a games book for Director developers! Up until now, Lingo programmers have had to figure it out themselves while Java and C programmers have had dozens of games books to choose from. With Advanced Lingo for Games, the new book by Gary Rosenzweig, Lingo programmers can learn from an expert game developer who has created hundreds of games with Macromedia Director. The book contains more than 20 complete games including the source code. You can read about how each of these games was made, and use the source code to create your own games.
About the Author
Gary Rosenzweig is a multimedia software developer, entrepreneur, and writer. His business, CleverMedia, does consulting, Internet publishing and creates games, applications, and utilities using Director. CleverMedia's web site contains the world's largest collection of Shockwave applets made by one company. Gary has a BS in Computer Science from Drexel University and a MA in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He now resides in Denver, Colorado. He has authored The Comprehensive Guide to Lingo and the Director 6 book for Ventana, and SE Using Director 7.
This book describes the main aspects of radio propagation due to different natural and manmade phenomena occurring in ionospheric plasma. It discusses the possibility of stable radio communication links based on local scattering at field-elongated plasma inhomogeneities including natural inhomogeneities as well as artificial inhomogeneities. The text also explains how inhomogeneities can create focusing effects and can capture and channel radio waves in the ionosphere-ground surface waveguides and transmit information over long distances.
This book is intended for researchers, engineers, and graduate or postgraduate students who are concerned with the practical aspects of ionospheric radio propagation, over-horizon and abovehorizon radars, and ionospheric stations used for investigating nonregular phenomena occurring in the ionosphere, as well as with land–satellite and satellite–satellite communications. The phenomena treated include transport processes and photochemistry reactions occurring in the regular homogeneous ionosphere, nonlinear phenomena, and instabilities in the inhomogeneous disturbed ionosphere caused by various ambient natural and man-made (e.g., artificial) sources, and the corresponding plasma irregularities, natural and artificially induced, associated with these plasma instabilities.
"The first book to deal specifically with the 'GenXpat' generation - the 25-39 age group that typically sets off for the expatriate life when career is their primary consideration. This is my kind of book - it's informative, practical, and you get a real sense that the author knows what she is talking about." Ian Burns of Blackwell's Business & Law Bookshop, writing in Publishing News; "For young, single professionals just starting out as expats, with laptops instead of knapsacks, GenXpat should indeed help carve out successful lives abroad." Robin Pascoe, author and 'Expat Expert'; "Filled with anecdotes and first-hand experiences, GenXpat cleverly gives the wide-eyed college graduate or young professional good tips on how to get overseas and thrive once they're there. "Diane McGreal, Director of Trainers, Berlitz Cross Cultural; "GenXpat offers real-life scenarios for today's young expatriates, as well as strategies for navigating the transition successfully. I will recommend this book to my clients and their employees as they embark on their overseas assignments." Louis Lima, Director of Training, Prudential Global Workforce Development
GenXpat: The Young Professional's Guide to Making a Successful Life Abroad is the first guide written for the new generation of young, internationally and culturally mobile professionals. These young professionals from "Generation X" – the generation most broadly defined as between the ages of 24 and 39 – are more than 62 million nationwide* and have their own unique set of challenges. Often single and in the earlier stages of their careers, GenXpats tend to go into their expat experience dramatically unprepared and underserved.
Wrapped up in fast-paced careers that increasingly involve travel and frequent international relocation, many young people find themselves bouncing from one exotic assignment to another at the cost of work/life balance, meaningful relationships and a sense of continuity or connection. Margaret Malewski, who has lived the "GenXpat" life, wrote GenXpat to help young professionals achieve the personal fulfillment they need to succeed in their international careers, including information on how to:
- make an informed to decision to move - optimize an expat contract to ensure their personal needs are met - juggle work and relocation logistics - deal with culture shock and cultural differences - build social networks abroad - manage the question of romantic relationships, be it by dating across cultures, embarking on a long-distance relationship or moving with a partner - prepare a smooth re-entry to the home country, workforce and culture
Full of real-life examples from GenXpats who are now working for multinational companies, GenXpat explains what to expect when starting an expat adventure.
About the Author
Margaret Malewski grew up in Montreal speaking English, French and Polish and interacting with many cultures. On leaving Canada in 1992, she began a decade of expatriation that led her to work in countries as varied as Poland, Switzerland and Israel. GenXpat combines her personal relocation experience with that of her colleagues and leading research into this modern phenomenon.
A practical book with a variety of uses, this book can help applications engineers spark problem-solving techniques through the use of lasers. Industrial Application of Lasers, Second Edition takes the reader through laser fundamentals, unusual properties of laser light, types of practical lasers available, and commonly used accessory equipment. The book also applies this information to existing and developing applications. Current uses of lasers, including laser welding and cutting, electronic fabrication techniques, lightwave communications, laser-based applications in alignment, surveying, and metrology are all covered as well as discussing the potential for future applications such as all-optical computers,remote environmental monitoring, and laser-assisted thermonuclear fusion.
Key Features * Explains basic laser fundamentals as well as emphasizing how lasers are used for real applications in industry * Describes the importance of laser safety * Discusses potentially important future applications such as remote environmental monitoring * Includes rare expert lore and opinion
'It is a compilation of the best instrumentation and control techniques used in industry, providing interesting theoretical content as well as practical topics on planning, integration, and application.' --Plant Engineering, 2003
This is a comprehensive, practical, easy-to-read book on process control, covering some of the most important topics in the petrochemical process industry, including Fieldbus, Multiphase Flow Metering, and other recently developed control systems.
Drawing from his own experience and successes at such high-profile companies as Brown and Root and Honeywell spanning more than 20 years, the author explains the practical applications of some of the most intricate and complicated control systems that have ever been developed.
Compilation of all the best instrumentation and control techniques used in industry today
Interesting theoretical content as well as practical topics on planning, integration and application
Includes the latest on Fieldbus, Profibus and Multiphase Flow Metering
About the Author
Ghodrat Kalani has twenty-nine years of experience in the field of control and instrumentation systems design and engineering with such companies as Brown and Root and Honeywell. Author of about a dozen papers on instrumentation and control topics, with two masters degrees in Operational Research and Systems Engineering, member of several professional associations, including being a senior member of the ISA since 1982, Kalani is still working with Brown and Root as a Control Systems Consultant.
This book describes, in a precise but practical way, the most recent principles and techniques of project management, at the highest international standards, with a fully company-wide, process-based, multi-project approach.
It is unique because of the integration of project management fundamentals with the practices of international contracting, which characterize planning, design and construction of large works (such as plants and machinery) in the industrial sectors.
The rigorous academic approach is mixed with the managerial contribution of Danieli, through its experience in supplying more than 120 turnkey projects for the steel industry, worldwide. The project managment of the latter is described along-side how it can be effectively applied to win and manage large international contracts.
«There are very few, if any, books in the project management field that describe in detail a company-wide approach to project management within a large, multi-national corporation, with the amount of detail and giving the useful, practical understanding of the underlying principles and specific processes and practices that are presented here». Russell D. Archibald
"...it misses the explanation of why GSM is composed as it is and as a result mostly has value as a reference work." -- IEE Review March, 1999--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Since the publication of the first edition the number of GSM subscribers has exploeded and it is now deployed in more than 140 countries worldwide. Revised and updated GSM Switching, Services and Protocols now features the abundant new services and applications that GSM can provide. By focusing on the fundamentals of the mobile radio systems, it provides an excellent introductory insight to the whole area of GSM cellular radio. By providing an easy-to-follow instructive text, this second edition will have insight appeal to telecommunication engineers, researchers, adn developers. The highly graphical approach and numerous illustrations will also make it an indispensable reference for senior undergraduates and postgraduates in electrical and computer engineering.
– Details the GSM phase 2+ services, including new data and speech services and service platforms, such as AMR, ASCI. CAMEL and EFR – Features a brand new chapter on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) – Contains a completly revised and expanded chapter 'GSM - The story goes on' – Presents new sections on Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and the migration to UMTS – Includes expaned and updated chapters on Logical Channels and Channel Coding
In the grand accounting of the planet, every step you take toward a greener lifestyle makes a difference. Toss your banana peel in a compost pile instead of into a plastic trash bag, and you get to pat yourself on the back. Of course you're not going to save the planet by taking your own reusable tote bag to the grocery store, but you're reducing your consumption of fossil fuels and contribution to landfills. Not bad, eh? You won't solve watershortage issues by using native plants in your landscape, but you save gallons and gallons of the precious stuff.
Those examples are just a few of the zillions of tips you find in this guide. Flip through these pages, find the suggestions that sound do-able to you, and consider yourself a valued contributor to the growing green movement.
This book has been written to provide a simple and self-contained description of the working and underlying principles of the aero gas turbine engine. The use of complex formulae and the language of the specialist have been avoided to allow for a clear and concise presentation of the essential facts. Only such description and formulae, therefore, as are necessary to the understanding of the function and the theory of the engine are included.
It will be noted that the emphasis in this book is on the turbo-jet engine and that no special part deals with the propeller-turbine engine. This is because the working principles of both engine types are essentially the same. However where differences in function or application do exist, these are described. The aero gas turbine is being continually developed to provide improved performance for each new generation of aircraft; the fourth edition of this book has been revised and expanded to include the latest aero gas engine technology.
Robust Industrial Control Systems: Optimal Design Approach for Polynomial Systems presents a comprehensive introduction to the use of frequency domain and polynomial system design techniques for a range of industrial control and signal processing applications. The solution of stochastic and robust optimal control problems is considered, building up from single-input problems and gradually developing the results for multivariable design of the later chapters. In addition to cataloguing many of the results in polynomial systems needed to calculate industrial controllers and filters, basic design procedures are also introduced which enable cost functions and system descriptions to be specified in order to satisfy industrial requirements.
Providing a range of solutions to control and signal processing problems, this book:
Presents a comprehensive introduction to the polynomial systems approach for the solution of H2 and H∞ optimal control problems.
Includes the analysis of multi-degrees of freedom controllers and the computation of restricted structure controllers that are simple to implement.
Considers time-varying control and signal processing problems.
Addresses the control of non-linear processes using both multiple model concepts and new optimal control solutions.
Robust Industrial Control Systems: Optimal Design Approach for Polynomial Systems is essential reading for professional engineers requiring an introduction to optimal control theory and insights into its use in the design of real industrial processes. Students and researchers in the field will also find it an excellent reference tool.
About the Author
Professor Michael Grimble, Director of the Industrial Control Centre and Past Chairman of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
"A thorough rundown of the various types of roof currently in use, with easy -to-read diagrams to make sense of it all … particularly useful if you have a tricky space to convert." (Build It, December 2008)
"easy to read and concise … an excellent book" (Building Engineer)
This book provides practical guidance on the design and construction of timber roofs, featuring numerous detail drawings. It includes information on loft to attic room conversion.
The new edition has been updated to cover the latest changes to the British Regulations and extended coverage of roof attic construction.
Mitigating the effects of earthquakes is crucial to bridge design. With chapters culled from the best-selling Bridge Engineering Handbook, this volume sets forth the principles and applications of seismic design, from the necessary geotechnical and dynamic analysis background to seismic isolation and energy dissipation, active control, and retrofit technology. In-depth discussions contributed by bridge and earthquake engineers from around the world cover the types and effects of earthquake damage and structural performance criteria. The book also includes an overview of seismic design practices in Japan, including a study of the damage to highway bridges caused by the Hyogo-ken Nanbu earthquake and the changes in retrofit practices precipitated by that earthquake.
With the amazing, easy-to-use features of ProShow, you can create polished multimedia productions that sizzle! Presentations are a growing part of everyday life, from the conference room to the living room, and today's viewers want presentations that pop. "The Official Photodex® Guide to ProShow®" is the solution. A comprehensive guide to ProShow for everyone from graphics and photography professionals, to educators and business professionals, and even novice home users, this book provides step-by-step, how-to-do-it examples with ample screenshots for effective instruction. You'll learn how to create stunning multimedia productions that can be shared using everything from optical media, to iPods, to streaming Web content, and more. Perfect your multimedia presentation skills as you cover the basics of design, the fundamentals of ProShow production techniques, and advanced tools to achieve professional results. Interviews with award-winning producers provide insight and ideas along with real-world examples and how-to tips from their workCody Clinton developed his skills photographing friends and co-workers at local sporting events, family reunions, and his true passion,weddings. He uses his natural energy and artistic personal style to create special moments for brides, grooms, and their family and friends.
MySpace is one of the most popular websites on the Internet today, with millions of pages of user-generated content. This makes MySpace an ideal tool for musicians interested in promoting their music to the widest possible audience. Many acts have gone from the garage to a recording contract by using MySpace as their launching pad. MySpace for Musicians is for every band, soloist, side musician, record label, publisher, music manager, and entertainment-affiliated company who wants to use MySpace to its fullest potential. It teaches musicians how to design a MySpace page optimized for music promotion and distribution and how to best use MySpace to effectively market music. It includes expert advice on how to market oneself to the MySpace community and how to best position and advertise MySpace pages in the real world. The book caters to musicians who are unfamiliar with the network, as well as musicians who already have a MySpace page but who want to learn how to make better use of it. This is the most comprehensive book on how musicians can maximize the most popular and successful band promotion site!
About the Author
Fran Vincent is the founder and president of Retro Island Productions, Inc., a public relations and marketing communications consulting company. Before starting her own company, Fran spent six years as the marketing and public relations specialist for Warner Bros. Publications, a division of Warner Music Group. Fran has previously worked for some of America's most prestigious companies including AOL Time Warner, General Motors, Campbell-Ewald Advertising (Chevrolet's agency of record since 1926), and Independent Newspapers, and is a former journalist and editor herself. She holds a master's degree in music business (a hybrid music and business degree) from the University of Miami, and a bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. Fran is also an accomplished musician, performer, and college instructor, teaching music licensing, marketing, public relations, and management courses at the University of Miami.
If you've been photographing digitally for any length of time, you have probably been seduced by the easy way you can continue pressing the shutter release and seeing your work pop up on your camera's view screen. All goes well as you download memory card after memory card into your computer. After a number of months or even years go by, your hard drive fills up, and it becomes harder and harder to find a particular image that you are looking for. You spend more and more time in front of the computer monitor first looking for your images, then selecting them, and finally processing them. Your workflow gets more and more complex with additional pieces of software that you have to add in. First you have to use one piece of software to choose your favorites and mark them somehow. Then you have to open each one in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to make small adjustments before you can show them to your clients (if you are a professional photographer) or your family and friends (if your photography is done simply for pleasure). Each time you go through this process, you generate more copies of your images in various sizes and formats. These copies are floating around all over your hard drive. Now you have to do the final adjustments on the images and create still more copies, either to have prints made or to make the prints yourself. Every step seems to take longer each time you do it. It is turning into a real mess.
Don't be discouraged! Adobe comes to your rescue with Photoshop Lightroom. It is one of the first of a new generation of workflow applications designed to help you find and process your images quickly and efficiently. With Lightroom and this book, you will be able to spend much less time in front of your computer, protect your images by storing them in an organized manner, and produce the images you need for showing, for slideshows, for Web sites, and for easy printing.
The Internet/WWW has made it possible to easily access quantities of information never available before. However, both the amount of information and the variation in quality pose obstacles to the efficient use of the medium. Artificial intelligence techniques can be useful tools in this context. Intelligent systems can be applied to searching the Internet and data-mining, interpreting Internet-derived material, the human–Web interface, remote condition monitoring and many other areas.
Podcasting really is twenty-first century communication, and you can be a part of it! This book gives you the scoop on listening to, producing, and distributing podcasts, points you toward the best hardware and software for creating one, and makes it easy to turn your computer into a recording suite, plus a whole lot more.
Discover how to
Decide on a podcast focus
Find and use the necessary hardware and software
Record and mix a podcast
Get your podcast online
Use a little XML
Promote your podcast
About the Author
Tee Morris: Tee Morris is an instructor at EEI Communications, based out of the Washington DC/Virginia/Maryland metro area, and teaches various applications in graphic design and video editing; he also teaches Podcasting for Government and Corporate Business. When he is not working as a freelance artist and instructor, Tee writes science fiction and fantasy; his writing career began with his 2002 historical epic fantasy, MOREVI The Chronicles of Rafe & Askana, published by Dragon Moon Press. His other works include MOREVI's highly anticipated sequel Legacy of MOREVI: Book One of the Arathellean Wars and Billibub Baddings and The Case of The Singing Sword, a spoof of both fantasy and hard-boiled detective novels that received an Honorable Mention for ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year and was a finalist for the Independent Publisher's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy book. It was the podcast of his debut novel that led to this team-up with Evo Terra in Podcasting For Dummies. Find out more about Tee Morris at
Evo Terra: Evo is the poster child for Type A personalities the world over. Washed-up musician, tree-hugging herbalist, heretical-but-ordained minister, talk-radio personality, advertising executive and technology innovator, all wrapped up in one single-serving package. In the podcasting world, Evo tends to infect others with the podcasting bug, from budding show hosts to the people behind the scenes finding new uses for podcast technologies. He hosts three different podcasts, Slice of Scifi (sliceofscifi.com), the Dragon Page Cover to Cover, and Wingin' It! (dragonpage.com) and is helping authors podcast their works to the masses at Podiobooks.com. He currently resides in Cottonwood, Arizona, with his wife Sheila and his son NJ. Neither of which have a podcast. Yet.
Frustrated with networking books so chock-full of acronyms that your brain goes into sleep mode? Head First Networking's unique, visually rich format provides a task-based approach to computer networking that makes it easy to get your brain engaged. You'll learn the concepts by tying them to on-the-job tasks, blending practice and theory in a way that only Head First can.
With this book, you'll learn skills through a variety of genuine scenarios, from fixing a malfunctioning office network to planning a network for a high-technology haunted house. You'll learn exactly what you need to know, rather than a laundry list of acronyms and diagrams. This book will help you:
Master the functionality, protocols, and packets that make up real-world networking
Learn networking concepts through examples in the field
Tackle tasks such as planning and diagramming networks, running cables, and configuring network devices such as routers and switches
Monitor networks for performance and problems, and learn troubleshooting techniques
Head First's popular format is proven to stimulate learning and retention by engaging you with images, puzzles, stories, and more. Whether you're a network professional with a CCNA/CCNP or a student taking your first college networking course, Head First Networking will help you become a network guru.
About the Author
Al Anderson is the Director of IT Support Services at Salish Kootenai College. He holds an Associates of Science in Computer Science and is near completing of Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering. He has 10+ years of college teaching experience in Programming, Networking, and Desktop Publishing, and 15+ years experience in creating, editing, and formatting various documents including pamphlets, catalogs, and manuals. Al has produced a 3-8 hour video series for the Virtual Training Company including Ruby on Rails, REALbasic, and Programming Ruby. In addition, he has built many production applications including a Learning ManagementSystem in use by Salish Kootenai College, a Ruby-on-Rails issue-tracking help desk application, and a Mac OS X Cocoa Airport Wireless Utility.
Ryan Benedetti holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Montana and teaches in the Liberal Arts Department at Salish Kootenai College (SKC) on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Ryan's poems have been published in Cut Bank and Andrei Codrescu's Exquisite Corpse. He loves cartooning, playing blues harmonica, making Flash learning toys, and practicing zazen. He spends his best moments with his wife, daughter, and son in the Mission Mountain Valley of Montana.The book begins with a clear discussion of why Silverlight is such a good choice for developing RIAs and the implications that this has for your development decisions. The options available will be demonstrated by constructing a simple web–based training portal for a fictional enterprise, which will be extended and altered to demonstrate the techniques and methods that you have available to you. This includes accessing data using WCF and LINQ, and considering how best to deploy your finished Silverlight application when it is complete. The book also discusses the future of Silverlight for Mobile and how to plan for its release.
This book is unique in that it focuses on how Silverlight can be applied in today's business environment rather than simply delving into the product's syntax and grammar in isolation. Silverlight is discussed in context with consideration given to security, scalability, and deployment. As such this book makes an excellent addition to any Silverlight library and extends your knowledge into practical areas that are rarely discussed.
How to use dynamic Silverlight user controls to build your user interface at runtime
How to externalize your data source definitions
LINQ integration
WCF/Web services integration
Secured same–domain/cross–domain deployment
The ABCs of developing mobile applications using Silverlight, including coverage of the common pitfalls and traps you may encounter
Practical advice on how to adopt the Silverlight development platform in you're your organization
Who is this book for?
This book is for enterprise architects, IT executives and IT professionals, the developer community, technical and project managers, and anyone who wants to start using Silverlight 2 in a corporate environmentAshish Ghoda is a customer–focused and business values–driven IT executive with over 11 years of leadership, technical and financial management, and enterprise application architect experience. Currently he is associate director at a Big Four accounting firm.
Companies of all sizes worldwide are looking to virtualization to change the way data centers operate. Server consolidation, energy efficiency, simpler management, and deployment and increased capacity are all tangible benefits to be gained from a move to virtual servers and virtually hosted services. Microsoft has introduced Hyper–V, a Hypervisor–based virtualization platform integrated with the operating system, allowing you to dynamically add physical and virtual resources into your data center with minimal pain.
How Hyper–V technologies built into Windows Server 2008 can save your organization money and make it more nimble
What it takes to deploy Hyper–V to your servers
The process to build, configure, and deploy virtual machines
How to migrate physical machines to virtual machines, and virtual machines to other virtual machines
Ideas and thoughts on disaster recovery in virtualized environments
…and much more
Who is this book for?
This book is targeted at IT specialists interested in assessing, acquiring, deploying, and managing Windows Server–based virtualization products and technologies for their environments. Administrators currently using Hyper–V will also find this book useful as a reference for the more intricate parts of theHarley Stagner graduated from ECPI Technical College with a bachelor's degree in management information systems and later graduated from Strayer University with an MBA in business management. His industry certifications include MCSE on Windows Server 2000 and 2003, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in Windows Server Virtualization. He is a seasoned IT professional who enjoys sharing his server virtualization experience through his writing. He has published many virtualization articles for SearchSystemsChannel.com, SearchServerVirtualization.com, SearchVMware.com, SearchOpenSource.com, and SearchStorage.com. He also maintains his own blogs at HarleyStagner.com and SearchMarked.com.
Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks.
The Q&A sections and quizzes at the end of each lesson help you build and test your knowledge.
Notes, Tips, and Cautions point out shortcuts, solutions, and potential problems to avoid.
Learn how to…
Explore and fully utilize all the core WSS 3.0 features
Install WSS 3.0 on different versions of Windows Server
Explore the interoperability between SharePoint and various Office 2003 and 2007 products
Create and enhance workflows
Manage user permissions at all levels
Enhance search functionality using Search Server 2008 Express
Create internal blogs using the Extended Blog Edition
Get your site up-and-running quickly with the Microsoft application templates
Joomla!, exclamation point and all, is one of the most searched–for and hired–for open source content management systems in the world. Since 2007, the combination of Joomla! and Dan Rahmel's bestselling Beginning Joomla!, From Novice to Professional have made it so that all you have to do is read a single book to learn how to build sites that take community–authored content and turn it instantly into published web pages with all the latest features like rich templating, community member profile management, forums, photo management, and article commenting.
Now revised and updated for the new Joomla! 1.6, this second edition "job–in–a–book" provides the solid core of know–how that you'll need to get the most out of your Joomla! deployment, written to fully exploit the features of latest version of Joomla!. More than just a simple "build a toy web site" guide, Beginning Joomla!, Second Edition will give you a wealth of life–saving tips, tricks, tools, and fixes that experienced Joomla! developers use to build powerful, popular web sites while avoiding major headaches. This book covers
How to use content versioning and multi–blogger support, among the latest changes to Joomla!
Access management and how documents, photos, and other content are managed in Joomla! 1.6
Dan Rahmel explores the latest updates to Joomla! 1.6 that you'll need if you already use Joomla! and explains, using the latest terms, how to build a web site from scratch if you don't already use Joomla! An update to the best–selling Joomla! title on the market, this is the Joomla! book to get.
What you'll learn
The best way to set up a Joomla! installation and web server
Creating a Joomla! site, from idea to execution
The latest features of Joomla! and how to leverage them
Who is this book for
This book is for current and prospective web developers interested in using the Joomla! content management system, as well as for any web user seeking to learn how to self–publish for a community.
About the Author
Dan Rahmel is a Windows programmer with more than 14 years of experience designing and implementing information systems and deploying mid-sized client/server solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Access, and Visual FoxPro.
As an author, he has written over a dozen books including Nuts-and-Bolts Filmmaking, Visual Basic Programmer's Reference (first, second, and third editions), Building Web Database Applications with Visual Studio, Teach Yourself Database Programming in 24 Hours, Developing Client-Server Applications with Visual Basic, and many more. His books have been translated into various languages including Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. He is a contributor to DBMS, Internet Advisor, and American Programmer magazines.
Find out how IAX can complement SIP to overcome complications encountered in current SIP-based communications
Written by an expert in the field of telecommunications, this book describes the Inter-Asterisk Exchange protocol (IAX) and its operations, discussing the main characteristics of the protocol including NAT traversal, security, IPv6 support, interworking between IPv4 and IPv6, interworking with SIP and many others. The author presents the ways in which IAX can be activated so as to avoid complications such as NAT and the presence of intermediary boxes in operational architectures. This book analytically demonstrates the added values of IAX protocol compared to existing ones, while proposing viable deployment scenarios that assess the behavior of the protocol in operational networks.
Discusses the compatibility of new adopted architectures and associated protocols
This book will be a valuable reference for service providers, protocol designers, vendors and service implementers. Lecturers and advanced students computer science, electrical engineering and telecoms courses will also find this book of interest.
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Conference on Forensics in Telecommunications, Information and Multimendia, e-Forensics 2009, held in Adelaide, Australia, in January 2009.
The focus of this year's conference has shifted to the legal rather than the deeply technical especially by incorporating the International Workshop on e-Forensics. The 21 papers deal with legal issues covering voice and telephony, image source identification and authentication, investigative practice, and applications including surveillance.
The book first covers the big picture so the reader can get comfortable with the Android approach to the mobile applications. Then the reader learns to apply Android by following the many practical examples. The book concludes with two deep and hands-on examples.
Frank Ableson is active in the mobile software marketplace, working with leading mobile companies including Handango, Airtime Management, and UnwiredTools.
Charlie Collins is a JEE developer with over 10 years of experience. Charlie is currently a contributor to the Android-Maven project, the GWT-Maven project, the Gwittir GWT framework, and the FeedPod text-to-speech podcasting system.
Robi Sen is a Managing Partner at Twin Technologies LLC, where he spends most of his time helping deliver next-generation Rich Internet Applications to Twin Technologies customers.
Despite pressures of economic slowdown and the e-commerce bubble burst, moving towards e-services is a compelling necessity for todays organizations. Companies that are reluctant to adopt a service oriented architecture in their IT systems will be missing out on unprecedented opportunities to create business value with relatively small IT investments.
Engineering Service Oriented Systems: A Model-Driven Approach combines concepts from systems theory, model driven software engineering, and ontologies for software engineering into a systematic method for engineering service oriented systems while integrating both business and software perspectives.
About the Author
Bill Karakostas is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Informatics at the City University, London. Dr. Karakostas, holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece, an MPhil and a PhD in Software Engineering from the Department of Computation at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), England. He has a sixteen plus years research track record in areas such as business engineering (process redesign, simulation, workflow management, ERP systems), and software engineering (requirements management, service and component-oriented development). He has been leading European Union funded research projects for over 15 years, and he has researched extensively in the areas of software engineering, IS modeling and e-commerce technologies. He has published in excess of 100 research papers and is the co-author of a book on Systems Requirements Engineering. Dr. Karakostas has acted as scientific advisor to several software houses in Greece and the UK. Dr Karakostas is a member of ACM.
Yannis Zorgios holds a PhD from the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (UMIST), U.K. In 1998 joined CLMS (UK) LIMITED where he is the main architect and the product manager of the CLMS Enterprise Systems Management Server, a service oriented platform that combines the latest research developments in systems engineering, model driven development and business process management. His research interests focus on the provision of Contemporary Learning Management Systems and ontological frameworks that support large, complex and dynamic enterprise systems and empower the learning capability of individuals and organizations.
This comprehensive and innovative handbook covers aspects of biometrics from the perspective of recognizing individuals at a distance, in motion, and under a surveillance scenario. Features: Starts with a thorough introductory chapter; Provides topics from a range of different perspectives offered by an international collection of leading researchers in the field; Contains selected expanded contributions from the 5th IAPR International Summer School for Advanced Studies on Biometrics for Secure Authentication; Investigates issues of iris recognition, gait recognition, and touchless fingerprint recognition, as well as various aspects of face recognition; Discusses multibiometric systems, and machine learning techniques; Examines biometrics ethics and policy; Presents international standards in biometrics, including those under preparation. This state-of-the-art volume is designed to help form and inform professionals, young researchers, and graduate students in advanced biometric technologies.
Intelligent systems are necessary to handle modern computer-based technologies managing information and knowledge. This book discusses the theories required to help provide solutions to difficult problems in the construction of intelligent systems. Particular attention is paid to situations in which the available information and data may be imprecise, uncertain, incomplete or of a linguistic nature. The main aspects of clustering, classification, summarization, decision making and systems modeling are also addressed. Topics covered in the book include fundamental issues in uncertainty, the rapidly emerging discipline of information aggregation, neural networks, Bayesian networks and other network methods, as well as logic-based systems.
OpenSolaris is a rapidly evolving operating system with roots in Solaris 10, suitable for deployment on laptops, desktop workstations, storage appliances, and data center servers from the smallest single–purpose systems to the largest enterprise–class systems. The growing OpenSolaris community now has hundreds of thousands of participants and users in government agencies, commercial businesses, and universities, with more than 100 user groups around the world contributing to the use and advancement of OpenSolaris. New releases of OpenSolaris become available every six months, with contributions from both Sun engineers and OpenSolaris community members; this book covers the OpenSolaris 2008.11 release.
Pro OpenSolaris was written to demonstrate that you can host your open source applications and solutions on OpenSolaris, taking advantage of its advanced features such as containers and other forms of virtualization, the ZFS file system, and DTrace. It's assumed that you are already fairly knowledgeable about developing on Linux systems, so the authors give an overview of the similarities and differences between Linux and OpenSolaris, and then present details on how to use the Service Management Facility (SMF), ZFS, zones, and even a bit of DTrace. They also provide pointers to the many project communities associated with new OpenSolaris features. Special focus is given to web development using familiar applications such as Apache, Tomcat, and MySQL, along with the NetBeans IDE, and showing you how to exploit some of OpenSolaris's unique technologies.
What you'll learn
Discover the secrets of the ZFS, the most powerful file system ever conceived
Familiarize yourself with the new security administration features of OpenSolaris, including changes in DTrace
Who is this book for?
Linux system administrators and programmers who would like to know what they have missed since Solaris became an open source operatingHarry Foxwell is a system engineer for Sun Microsystems Federal, Inc., specializing in operating system support (Solaris, OpenSolaris, and Linux). He is also an adjunct professor of computer science at George Mason University, where he has taught, among other classes, operating system courses based on OpenSolaris. He has also written several book reviews for ACM's Computing Reviews.
Professional certifications have been an important part of the computing industry for many years and will continue to become more important. Many reasons exist for these certifications, but the most popularly cited reason is that of credibility. All other considerations held equal, a certified employee/consultant/job candidate is considered more valuable than one who is not.
The most important goal of this book is to provide you with knowledge and skills in Unified Communications, deploying the Cisco Unified Communications Manager product. Another goal of this book is to help you with the Cisco IP Telephony (OPT) Part 2 exam, which is part of the Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) certification. The methods used in this book are designed to be helpful in both your job and the CCVP Cisco IP Telephony exam. This book provides questions at the end of each chapter to reinforce the chapter content. Additional test preparation software from companies such as will give you additional test preparation questions to arm you for exam success.
Object Oriented Simulation will qualify as a valuable resource to students and accomplished professionals and researchers alike, as it provides an extensive, yet comprehensible introduction to the basic principles of object-oriented modeling, design and implementation of simulation models.
Key features include an introduction to modern commercial graphical simulation and animation software, accessible breakdown of OOSimL language constructs through various programming principles, and extensive tutorial materials ideal for undergraduate classroom use.
Presents a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of object-oriented modeling, design, and implementation of simulation models.
Encourages a stronger foundation with objects and classes using an "objects early" approach.
Emphasizes model implementation with minimal treatment of statistics.
Accommodates a smooth transition to object-oriented modeling and a gradual introduction to object-oriented simulation for professionals.
When Microsoft released XNA in December 2006, it immediately became clear that this new technology would have a major impact on the possibilities for game developers. XNA was designed from the ground up with ease of use in mind, while not sacrificing performance or capabilities to achieve this goal. As a bonus, any game you create in XNA for the PC also runs on the Xbox 360 console! With the coming of XNA 3.0, you can even run your 2D game on the Zune handheld device.
In the span of two years, a large user community has grown around XNA. You can find code examples on a vast number of sites, ask your questions in one of the lively forums, or even meet local people who share the same passion in one of the XNA user groups. Whether you want to get up to speed with XNA quickly or you have tried some of the tutorial sites and are looking for the next step, this book is for you. With almost 100 recipes dealing with various challenges you may encounter during your journey with XNA, this book covers each corner of the XNA Framework.
Eclipse and the Rich Client Platform (RCP) together form a leading development platform. It provides a lightweight software component framework based on plug–ins. In addition to allowing Eclipse to be extended using other programming languages, it provides the key to the seamless integration of tools with Eclipse. The RPC gives Eclipse its modularity: Eclipse employs plug–ins in order to provide all of its functionality on top of (and including) the RCP, in contrast to some other applications where functionality is typically hard–coded. RCP apps are platform independent: they can be built for all major operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Mac from a single code base. And the RCP provides a professional look and feel for applications.
Practical Eclipse Rich Client Platform Projects is a clear and technical guide for Eclipse developers to help them enhance their knowledge and achieve their goals quickly.
The book explains the technical concepts easily and in an engaging way.
The text provides plenty of source code and images as learning aids.
Several practical projects and case studies are included.
What you'll learn
Understand RCP basics, architecture, and foundations.
Use and incorporate plug–ins with Eclipse.
Design and develop user interface components and work with the Eclipse FormsAPIs.
The primary audience of this book will be developers and software engineers involved in user interface development with the Eclipse platform. Also, this book will be valuable to scientists, students, practitioners, and all those interested in multiplatform user interface developmentAbout the Author
Vladimir Silva holds a master's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. He worked for four years for IBM as a research engineer where he acquired extensive experience in distributed and grid computing research. Vladimir is a highly technical, focus–based individual and team player. He belongs to two National Honor Societies and has published many computer science articles for IBM and is author of Grid Computing for Developers (Charles River Media, 2005).
It's hard to believe the runaway popularity XNA has achieved in the short period of time since it was released in late 2006. At that time, I got together with a couple friends to check out (with some trepidation, I must confess) whether games really could be written in managed code.
We were very excited, and everyone wanted to know if you could get the same benefits you obtain from writing games using managed code as you do when creating standard Windows programs. We knew people in the game programming community were worried about managed code's execution speed, and many people simply didn't believe a "real" game could be created using XNA. As time passed, though, more and more people began to realize the truth: there are a great number of benefits to using managed code, and the performance concerns are exaggerated.
You haven't experienced the full potential of the Xbox 360 or, indeed, Windows until you've created your own homegrown games for these innovative systems—and with the XNA Framework, the only limit is your imagination!
In Java ME on Symbian OS, the authors expose the opportunities for application developers wishing to use Java ME on Symbian OS.
Written by a team of experts from Symbian, Nokia and Sun Microsystems Java ME on Symbian OS reveals what can be found "under-the-hood" of the world's leading smartphone operating system. If you're just starting out in the exciting world of smartphone development and want to learn Java ME, or if you already have some experience of Java ME development but need extra tips to help your true professional stand out, then this is the book for you!
Read on for:
Introduction to Java ME and programming fundamentals
Java ME on Symbian OS (core and advanced chapters)
Drill down into MSA, DoJa and MIDP game development
Under the hood of the Java ME platform
The book includes two appendices on:
SNAP Mobile technology
WidSets.
With over ten years' experience in Java technologies and over four years' experience at Symbian, Roy Ben Hayun now works for Sun Microsystems as a systems architect in the Engineering Services group, which leads the development, marketing and productizing of Java ME CLDC and CDC on different platforms.
As more and more vulnerabilities are found in the Mac OS X (Leopard) operating system, security researchersThe honeymoon is over.
Prepare yourself to thwart Mac attacks.
Where security is concerned, Macs have long led a charmed existence. No more. If you manage security for a network that includes OS X machines, this update on the strengths and weaknesses of Mac OS X is required reading.
Beginning with the core differences between Mac OS X and Windows or Linux, this book follows the steps an attacker would take. You will learn the tools needed to find vulnerabilities, the techniques used to exploit them, and the means by which attackers maintain control once they gain access. When you know how they get in, you'll know how to keep them out.
See what makes Mac OS® X unique, what security improvements were added with Leopard®, and where vulnerabilities lie In this collection, researchers from academia and industry report on recent advances in the field, exploring approaches, technology, and research issues related to developing SOAs.
SOA enables service discovery, integration, and use, allowing application developers to overcome many distributed enterprise computing challenges. The contributors to this volume treat topics related to SOA and such proposed enhancements to it as Event Drive Architecture (EDA) and extended SOA (xSOA) as well as engineering aspects of SOA-based applications. In particular, the chapters discuss modeling of SOA-based applications, SOA architecture design, business process management, transactional integrity, quality of service (QoS) and service agreements, service requirements engineering, reuse, and adaptation.
This text describes and explains the ORCA (Object-oriented Requirements Capture Analysis) method. It is aimed at those interested in the description and analysis of complex systems. In particular, it is aimed at those responsible for producing strategies for the use of information technology and requirements for software development. Producing and analyzing models of systems is a primary activity in ORCA and two complementary modelling languages are provided for this purpose. These languages are illustrated throughout the book.
If you use Microsoft Word for work, you likely want to take full advantage of its features and get your work done as fast and efficiently as possible.
The key to getting your Word work done in the shortest possible time is to harness the power of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), the programming language built right into Word and the other Microsoft Office applications. VBA lets you automate pretty much any action you can take interactively.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is designed to help you get started creating powerful, time-saving macros in Microsoft Word. Even if you have no experience with macros or VBA, you'll quickly get up to speed. By the end of the book, you'll be automating not only your own work but your colleagues' work as well.
Based on the Jaguar release of Mac OS X 10.2, this new edition of Learning Cocoa covers the latest updates to the Cocoa frameworks, including examples that use the Address Book and Universal Access APIs. Also included with this edition is a handy quick reference card, charting Cocoa's Foundation and AppKit frameworks, along with an Appendix that includes a listing of resources essential to any Cocoa developer--beginning or advanced. After introducing you to Project Builder and Interface Builder, Learning Cocoa with Objective-C brings you quickly up to speed on the concepts of object-oriented programming with Objective-C, the language of choice for building Cocoa applications. From there, each chapter presents a different sample program for you to build, with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions to teach you the fundamentals of Cocoa programming. The techniques you will learn in each chapter lay the foundation for more advanced techniques and concepts presented in later chapters.
About the Author
Industrial Robots Programming focuses on designing and building robotic manufacturing cells, and explores the capabilities of today's industrial equipment as well as the latest computer and software technologies. Special attention is given to the input devices and systems that create efficient human-machine interfaces, and how they help non-technical personnel perform necessary programming, control, and supervision tasks.
Drawing upon years of practical experience and using numerous examples and illustrative applications, J. Norberto Pires covers robotics programming as it applies to:
The current industrial robotic equipment including manipulators, control systems, and programming environments.
Software interfaces that can be used to develop distributed industrial manufacturing cells and techniques which can be used to build interfaces between robots and computers.
Real-world applications with examples designed and implemented recently in the lab.
This book is supported by a website that includes software code for the examples presented, various software applications developed by the author and videos of all examples presented and discussed.
A comprehensive reference for the industrial automation engineer, covering technical, economic, and certain legal standards. Also useful for students in the field as it provides a single source for a large amount of information about industrial automation, including the mathematics involved such as probability theory and calculus.
This monograph presents a novel concept of a mobile robot, which is a single-wheel, gyroscopically stabilized robot. The robot is balanced by a spinning wheel attached through a two-link manipulator at the wheel bearing, and actuated by a drive motor. This configuration conveys significant advantages including insensitivity to attitude disturbances, high maneuverability, low rolling resistance, ability to recover from falls, and amphibious capability for potential applications on both land and water. This book focuses on the dynamics and control aspects, including modeling, model-based control, learning-based control, and shared control with human operators. This novel mobile robot concept opens up the science of dynamically stable systems with a single wheel configuration. The book also presents considerations in concept, design implementations, and kinematics modeling, as well as experimental results from various algorithms and cases. The system is a nonholonomic, underactuated, and highly nonlinear system, so this book is appropriate for scientists and engineers with interests in mobile robot, dynamics and control, as a research reference and postgraduate textbook.
"The monograph is concerned with the position and force control of redundant robot manipulators from both theoretical and experimental points of view. It contains a rich bibliography as well as a full symbol and subject index. Its aim is to provide an introduction for graduate students and researchers in the field of control of redundant robot manipulators. … it is a useful learning tool for scientists and engineers from academia and industry." (Clementina Mladenova, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1081, 2006)
This monograph provides a comprehensive and thorough treatment of the problem of controlling a redundant robot manipulator. It presents the latest research from the field with a good balance between theory and practice. All theoretical developments are verified both via simulation and experimental work on an actual prototype redundant robot manipulator. This book is the first text aimed at graduate students and researchers working in the area of redundant manipulators giving a comprehensive coverage of control of redundant robot manipulators from the viewpoint of theory and experimentation.
Robotic systems have proved themselves to be of increasing importance and are widely adopted to substitute for humans in repetitive or hazardous situations. Their diffusion has outgrown the limits of industrial applications in manufacturing systems to co ver all aspects of exploration and servicing in hostile environments such as undersea, outer space, battlefields and nuclear plants. Complex robotic systems - ie robotic systems with a complex structure and architecture - are gaining increasing attention from both the academic community and industrial users. The modelling and control problems for these systems cannot be regarded as simple extensions of those for traditional single manipulators, since additional complexity arises; to accomplish tasks there is the need to ensure co-ordinated motion of the whole system together with management of interaction between each component of the system. This book focuses on two examples of complex robotic systems - namely co-operating manipulators and multi-fingered hands. It is addressed to graduate students as well as to researchers in the field.
"This interesting monograph is devoted to the study of multi-agent, populations of biological cells and robot teams. … The main objective of the approach is to provide solutions to the problem of how dynamics of an individual agent propagates to the population dynamics. … This original monograph has a wide interest for scholars in the area of multi-agent systems, including computational biology, biometrical engineering, nano-robotics, and even aerospace engineering." (Silvia Curteanu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1147, 2008)
Cells and Robots is an outcome of the multidisciplinary research extending over Biology, Robotics and Hybrid Systems Theory. It is inspired by modeling reactive behavior of the immune system cell population, where each cell is considered as an independent agent. In our modeling approach, there is no difference if the cells are naturally or artificially created agents, such as robots. This appears even more evident when we introduce a case study concerning a large-size robotic population scenario. Under this scenario, we also formulate the optimal control of maximizing the probability of robotic presence in a given region and discuss the application of the Minimum Principle for partial differential equations to this problem. Simultaneous consideration of cell and robotic populations is of mutual benefit for Biology and Robotics, as well as for the general understanding of multi-agent system dynamics.
The text of this monograph is based on the PhD thesis of the first author. The work was a runner-up for the fifth edition of the Georges Giralt Award for the best European PhD thesis in Robotics, annually awarded by the European Robotics Research Network (EURON).
About the Author
Dejan Milutinovic received his Dipl. Ing. (1995) and M.Sc. (1999) in Electrical Engineering at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia, and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2004) at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon Technical University, Portugal.
In 1995 he was employed at "Mihajlo Pupin" Institute, Belgrade, working on real-time control industrial applications. In 2000 he moved to the Institute of Systems and Robotics, Lisbon, where he worked on his PhD thesis. From 2004 to 2006 he was a post-doc at Theoretical Biology Department of Utrecht University, the Netherlands. Presently, he is a post-doc at Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Department of Duke University Medical Center, NC, USA.
His scientific interest is in the area of modeling and control of stochastic dynamical systems applied to the immune system and Robotics. In 2005, he was recognized as a runner-up for the best PhD thesis of European Robotics by the European Robotics Research Network (EURON) jury in the 5th edition of Georges Giralt PhD Award.
Pedro Lima got his Ph.D. (1994) in Electrical Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon Technical University. He is also a member of the Institute for Systems and Robotics, a Portuguese private research institution, where he is co-coordinator of the Intelligent Systems group and a member of the Scientific Council.
Pedro Lima is a Trustee of the RoboCup Federation, and was the General Chair of RoboCup2004, held in Lisbon. He is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems and of the Portuguese magazine Robótica, a founding member of the Portuguese Robotics Society, the elected chair of the IEEE RAS Portugal Chapter, and a senior member of the IEEE. He is also the co-editor of two special issues of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, one special issue of Elsevier's Journal of Robotics Autonomous Systems, the author of a book and several journal and conference papers.
His scientific interests are in the areas of hybrid systems, discrete event systems and reinforcement learning, mainly in their applications to complex large-scale systems, such as multi-robot systems. He has also been very active in the promotion of Science and Technology to the society, through the organization of Robotics events in Portugal, including the Portuguese Robotics Open since 2001.
Building Cocoa Applications is an ideal book for serious developers who want to write programs for the Mac OS X using Cocoa. It's a no-nonsense, hands-on text that's filled with examples -- not only simple and self-contained examples of individual Cocoa features, but extended examples of complete applications with enough sophistication and complexity that readers can put them to immediate use in their own environments. Building Cocoa Applications takes a step-by-step approach to teaching developers how to build real graphics applications using Cocoa. By showing the basics of an application in one chapter and then layering additional functionality onto that application in subsequent chapters, the book keeps readers interested and motivated. Readers will see immediate results, and then go on to build onto what they've already achieved. By the end of the book, readers who have built the applications as they have read will have a solid understanding of what it really means to develop complete and incrementally more complex Cocoa applications. The book comes with extensive source code available for download from the O'Reilly web site, along with an appendix listing additional resources for further study.
About the Author
Simson Garfinkel, CISSP, is a journalist, entrepreneur, and international authority on computer security. Garfinkel is chief technology officer at Sandstorm Enterprises, a Boston-based firm that develops state-of-the-art computer security tools. Garfinkel is also a columnist for Technology Review Magazine and has written for more than 50 publications, including Computerworld, Forbes, and The New York Times. He is also the author of Database Nation; Web Security, Privacy, and Commerce; PGP: Pretty Good Privacy; and seven other books. Garfinkel earned a master's degree in journalism at Columbia University in 1988 and holds three undergraduate degrees from MIT. He is currently working on his doctorate at MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science.
Michael K. Mahoney is Dean of the College of Engineering at California State University, Long Beach, where he is also a Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science. Formerly, he was the Associate Vice President for Academic Information Technology and Chair of the Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science. Dr. Mahoney started programming at NeXT Computer, Inc. in January 1989 and coauthored (with Simson Garfinkel) NeXTSTEP Programming, Step One: Object-Oriented Applications (Springer-Verlag). He has given presentations on object-oriented programming and NeXTSTEP's Interface Builder at ACM meetings in Seattle, Los Angeles, Monterey, and New Orleans. Before becoming dean, he regularly taught university courses in computer graphics, user interface design, object-oriented programming, discrete mathematics, and web development. He has supervised eight Master's theses. Mahoney earned his Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1979. He has published papers in computer graphics, computer science education, and mathematics. He has won campuswide teaching awards at both UCSB and CSULB. His web site is
This is the first book to explain the newest internet threat - Botnets, zombie armies, bot herders, what is being done, and what you can do to protect your enterprise! Then the book will describe intelligence gathering efforts and results obtained to date. Public domain tools like OurMon, developed by Jim Binkley of Portland State University, will be described in detail along with discussions of other tools and resources that are useful in the fight against Botnets.
* This is the first book to explain the newest internet threat - Botnets, zombie armies, bot herders, what is being done, and what you can do to protect your enterprise * Botnets are the most complicated and difficult threat the hacker world has unleashed - read how to protect yourself
About the Author
Craig A Schiller (CISSP-ISSMP, ISSAP) is the CISO for Portland State University and President of Hawkeye Security Training, LLC. He is the primary author of the first Generally Accepted System Security Principles. He is a co-author of "Combating Spyware in the Enterprise" and "Winternals" from Syngress, several editions of the Handbook of Information Security Management, and a contributing author to Data Security Management. Mr. Schiller has co-founded two ISSA chapters, the Central Plains chapter and the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter.
Jim Binkley is a teacher, network engineer, and researcher in the Computer Science Department at Portland State University. Jim has twenty five years of experience with UNIX operating system internals and twenty years of experience with TCP/IP networking. Jim teaches a graduate sequence of networking classes including TCP/IP, routing, and network security, and also teaches operating system classes including Linux O.S. internals, Linux Device Drivers, and BSD TCP/IP stack internals.
This book constitutes the presentations made at the Advanced Research Workshop on Autonomous Robotic Systems, which was held at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, June 1997. The aim of the meeting was to bring together leading researchers in the area of autonomous systems for mobility and manipulation, and the aim of this book is to share the presentations with the reader. The book presents the most recent developments in the field. Topics include sensors and navigation in mobile robots, robot co-operation, telerobotics, legged robots, climbing robots and applications. Existing and emerging applications of autonomous syst ems are described in great detail, including applications in forestry, cleaning, mining, tertiary buildings, assistance to the elderly and handicapped, and surgery. The chapters are written in a structured and advanced tutorial style by leading specialists from Europe, Australia, Japan and USA. The style will allow the reader to grasp the state-of-the-art and research directions in the area of autonomous systems.
It has long been the goal of engineers to develop tools that enhance our ability to do work, increase our quality of life, or perform tasks that are either beyond our ability, too hazardous, or too tedious to be left to human efforts. Autonomous mobile robots are the culmination of decades of research and development, and their potential is seemingly unlimited. Roadmap to the Future Serving as the first comprehensive reference on this interdisciplinary technology, Autonomous Mobile Robots: Sensing, Control, Decision Making, and Applications authoritatively addresses the theoretical, technical, and practical aspects of the field. The book examines in detail the key components that form an autonomous mobile robot, from sensors and sensor fusion to modeling and control, map building and path planning, and decision making and autonomy, and to the final integration of these components for diversified applications. Trusted Guidance A duo of accomplished experts leads a team of renowned international researchers and professionals who provide detailed technical reviews and the latest solutions to a variety of important problems. They share hard-won insight into the practical implementation and integration issues involved in developing autonomous and open robotic systems, along with in-depth examples, current and future applications, and extensive illustrations. For anyone involved in researching, designing, or deploying autonomous robotic systems, Autonomous Mobile Robots is the perfect resource.
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are evolving into highly integrated technologies for a variety of application areas. Add the biological dimension to the mix and a host of new problems and issues arise that require a broad understanding of aspects from basic, materials, and medical sciences in addition to engineering. Collecting the efforts of renowned leaders in each of these fields, BioMEMS: Technologies and Applications presents the first wide-reaching survey of the design and application of MEMS technologies for use in biological and medical areas. This book considers both the unique characteristics of biological samples and the challenges of microscale engineering. Divided into three main sections, it first examines fabrication technologies using non-silicon processes, which use materials that are appropriate for medical/biological analyses. These include UV lithography, LIGA, nanoimprinting, injection molding, and hot-embossing. Attention then shifts to microfluidic components and sensing technologies for sample preparation, delivery, and analysis. The final section outlines various applications and systems at the leading edge of BioMEMS technology in a variety of areas such as genomics, drug delivery, and proteomics. Laying a cross-disciplinary foundation for further development, BioMEMS: Technologies and Applications provides engineers with an understanding of the biological challenges and biological scientists with an understanding of the engineering challenges of this burgeoning technology.
After playing the same levels or flying the same airplane over and over, many avid gamers quickly tire of their games. Now, with gmax supported games, they have a 3D modeling tool that is easy to use, comes with documentation, and includes a common framework that can be used to modify many popular games. The gmax™ Handbook shows you how to use this powerful application to modify actual games, such as Microsoft ® Flight Simulator 2002, Dungeon Siege, Quake III Arena, Tr ainz, and more!
Key Features * Use gmax with popular game packs to modify levels and characters for licensed games * Shows how to model and texture with PaintShopPro * Covers TRAINZ Asset Creation Studio, Siege Max game pack for Dungeon Siege, Tempest game pack for Quake III Arena, Impossible Creature Tools, LithUnwrap, and more * CD-ROM includes figures and project files
ON THE CD! The CD-ROM contains all images from the book (4-color), numerous projects that use popular game packs, and these two applications:
Clayton E. Crooks II (Knoxville, TN) is a partner in Advanced Information Systems, a consulting company specializing in custom hardware and software solutions for education, small business, and government entities. His articles have appeared in Dr. Dobbs, and he is the author of Awesome Game Creation 2/E.
Although tlie fundamentals of radar have changed little since the publication of the first edition, there has been continual development of new radar capabilities and continual improvements to the technology and practice of radar. This growth has necessitated extensive revisions arid tlie introduction of topics not found in the original.
One of the major changes is in the treatment of MTI (moving target indication) radar (Chap. 4). Most of the basic MTI concepts Gat have been added were known at the time of tlie first edition, but they had not appeared in the open literature nor were they widely used i11 practice. Inclusion in the first edition would have'been largely academic since the analog delay-line technology available at that time did not make it practical to build the sophisticated signal processors that were theoretically possible. However, subsequent advances in digital technology, originally developed for applications other than radar, have allowed the practical implementation of the multiple delay-line cancelers and multiple pulse-repetition-frequency MTI radars indicated by the basic MTI theory.
"Wonderfully written and full of vital information by two unequalled experts on the subject, this text meets the need for an up-to-date treatment of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate aerospace engineering students." Current Engineering Practice
"Hodges and Pierce have written this significant publication to fill an important gap in aeronautical engineering education. Highly recommended." Choice
"...a welcome addition to the textbooks available to those with interest in aeroelasticity.... As a textbook, it serves as an excellent resource for advanced undergraduate and entry-level graduate courses in aeroelasticity.... Furthermore, practicing engineers interested in a background in aeroelasticity will find the text to be a friendly primer." AIAA Bulletin
Here is an introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, with an emphasis on conventional aircraft. The primary areas considered are structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity and dynamic aeroelasticity. Aeroelastic phenomena discussed include divergence, aileron reversal, airload redistribution, unsteady aerodynamics, flutter and elastic tailoring. Over one hundred illustrations and tables help clarify the text, while more than fifty problems enhance student learning.
This text provides an introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, with an emphasis on conventional aircraft. The primary areas considered are structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity, and dynamic aeroelasticity. The structural dynamics material emphasizes vibration, the modal representation, and dynamic response. Aeroelastic phenomena discussed include divergence, aileron reversal, airload redistribution, unsteady aerodynamics, flutter, and elastic tailoring. More than one hundred illustrations and tables help clarify the text, while upwards of fifty problems enhance student learning. This text meets the need for an up-to-date treatment of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate aerospace engineering students.
'A major strength of this work is its inclusion of literally hundreds of clearly drawn structures and diagrams to assist reader understanding of this complex area. In addition, the author has included hundreds of up-to-date references. It also has a useful and extensive index. The book is valuable not only to those working in the field of supramolecular chemistry, but also to chemists in unrelated areas of research who want a refreshingly well-written monograph on an emerging area of important research.' H.T. McKone, Saint Joseph College in Choice, September 2002
A new rapidly progressing field on the crossroads among chemistry, biochemistry, physics and technology - supramolecular chemistry - has just emerged. You have to be involved, to know what's going on in this domain and to take part in the development. This book will show you exciting phenomena unthinkable within the realm of classical organic chemistry (for example, alkali metal anions) that not only provide the basis for revolutionizing numerous branches of industry but also improve our understanding of the functioning of living organisms and of the origin of life. Designing supramolecular systems with desired properties will among others make chemical industry cleaner and more safe, electronics smaller by developing devices composed of single molecule or molecular aggregate. It will also entirely change the way we use energy resources. It will also transform the pharmaceutical industry and medicine by developing new ways of drugs administration and new composite biocompatible materials which will serve as implants of new generation changing dentistry, surgery, and other branches of medicine. You cannot afford to stand apart and with its brief but comprehensive and vivid presentation of the latest development. Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry is the best method to get into the field. The brief but comprehensive coverage of the whole field including practically all important group of compounds forming aggregates and provisioning full references for the discussed subjects make this book of value not only for Ph.D. students and non-specialists in this domain but also for those working in the field.
Here's a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to the underlying technologies, key selection criteria, and design and deployment processes behind wireless local loop (WLL) systems. This one-source reference helps technical professionals develop a sound understanding of WLL system design procedures, and provides practical guidance on choosing the best WLL and access technologies. It's unique in its clear presentation of both the technical and business issues associated with wireless in the local loop.
If you're a WLL engineer, or a non-technical manager, marketer, or regulator involved in WLL system development, you'll find the information in this book invaluable. Well written introductory chapters discuss the main areas of the telecommunications environment, and the concepts of convergence and access technologies. You learn why wireless in the local loop is seriously challenging the use of traditional copper cable, the economic issues behind wired and wireless interconnection, and even some expert WLL market forecasts.
From the Author
Wireless local loop - the use of radio to provide a communications link to homes and businesses - has been a topic of much interest in the wireless community since around 1995. However, much has changed over the last five years. In the first edition of this book, I looked in detail at the use of wireless local loop as a means to provide connections to homes at low and medium data rates. Since then the emphasis has changed towards higher bandwidth systems able to provide 1 - 10Mbits/s to homes and up to 1Gbits/s to businesses. In this second edition, I have taken the opportunity to look in detail at this new class of wireless system, with extended chapters covering broadband technology and operation. I have also looked back over the last five years to ask why the original vision for fixed wireless changed and what the implications are for the future.
The aim of this book is to be the single point of reference for engineers, managers, marketers, sales teams and others working in the area of fixed wireless, within manufacturers, operators, regulators, consultants and others involved in the industry.
I have been highly active in the fixed wireless arena since 1997, working as Motorola's head of strategy for fixed wireless and chairing and presenting at many industry conferences. This book is a synthesis of all I have heard and learnt and has become widely used within the industry.
This work provides the hobbyist with detailed mechanical, electronic, and PIC microcontroller knowledge needed to build and program a snake, frog, turtle, and alligator robots. It focuses on the construction of each robot in detail, and then explores the world of slithering, jumping, swimming, and walking robots, and the artificial intelligence needed with these platforms.
ROBOTIC EVOLUTION HAS BEGUN! THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE REVOLUTION
If you're a robotics hobbyist with a flair for creativity, here's your opportunity to join the revolution and advance robotic evolution. Amphibionics: Build Your Own Biologically Inspired Reptilian Robot leads you step-by-step through four amazing projects which, when completed, will leave you as master of a gang of robot reptiles that jump, slither, walk, swim, and respond to their environment!
Packed with insight and a wealth of informative illustrations, Amphibionics show you how to build your own snake, frog, crocodile, and turtle. It focuses on the construction of each robot in detail, and then explores the world of slithering, jumping, swimming, and walking robots -- along with the artificial intelligence needed to make these movements happen. The book also:
* Tells you all you need for mechanical construction, programming, locomotion, remote control, and customization * Teaches you corresponding electronics, PIC programming, artificial intelligence, software, motor control, and wireless data linking. * Instructs you to build your own customizable remote control using inexpensive transmitter and receiver modules * Helps you add your own touches, through a special section that shows you how to evolve each robot further and make it unique * And much, much, more!
With each project amazingly inexpensive to complete, you're bound to wind up with your own brood of reptilian robots in no time!
About the Author
Karl Williams is an independent robotics researcher, electronics experimenter, and software developer. He is with Mitra Imaging, a leading medical imaging software company acquired by AGFA HealthCare Informatics. He is the author of Insectronics: Build Your Own Walking Robot and has written for Nuts and Volts magazine. A resident of Ontario, Canada, Karl has hosted a robotics and electronics website for four years, and received an IBM regional computer technology award for building a computer-controlled robotic arm.
This book presents the most recent research advances in the theory, design, control and application of robotic systems, which are intended for a variety of purposes such as manipulation, manufacturing, automation, surgery, locomotion and biomechanics. The issues addressed are fundamentally kinematic in nature, including synthesis, calibration, redundancy, force control, dexterity, inverse and forward kinematics, kinematic singularities, as well as over-constrained systems. Methods used include line geometry, quaternion algebra, screw algebra, and linear algebra. These methods are applied to both parallel and serial multi-degree-of-freedom systems.
The book includes 53 independently reviewed papers of researchers specialising in robot kinematics. The contributors are the most recognised scientists in this area. The papers have been subdivided into the following sections: Methods in Kinematics, Properties of Mechanisms, Humanoids and Biomedicine, Analysis of Mechanisms, Workspace and Performance, Design of Mechanisms, Motion Synthesis and Mobility.
This monograph is devoted to the problem of inferring geometric information about arbitrarily curved surfaces from visual cues; this is a central problem in computer vision with immediate relevance for robot manipulation and navigation. The author develops computational theories and techniques relating visual information arising from viewer movements to the differential geometry of visible surfaces. The theories developed have been implemented and tested using a real-time tracking system based on deformable contours. Applications of the techniques to geometric modelling, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and object manipulation are presented.
Presents electron transfer and double-layer theories in an understandable manner while keeping mathematics to a minimum. Revised and expanded, this edition features a number of new sections which deal with electrochemical materials science, photoelectrochemistry, stochastic processes, novel aspects of ion transfer across biological membranes, biosensors and more.
Although electrochemistry has become increasingly important in society and in science the proportion of physical chemistry textbooks devoted to electrochemistry has declined both in extent and in quality (with notable exceptions, e.g. W. J. Moore's Physical Chemistry).
As recent books dealing with electrochemistry have mainly been addressed to the specialist it has seemed appropriate to prepare a textbook of electrochemistry which assumes a knowledge of basic physical chemistry at the undergraduate level. Thus, the present text will benefit the more advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and research workers specializing in physical chemistry, biology, materials science and their applications. An attempt has been made to include as much material as possible so that the book becomes a starting point for the study of monographs and original papers. Monographs and reviews (mainly
The field of Nanotechnology, which aims at exploiting advances in the fabrication and controlled manipulation of nanoscale objects, is attracting worldwide attention. This attention is predicated upon the fact that obtaining early supremacy in this field of miniaturization may well be the key to dominating the world economy of the 21st century, and beyond. NanoMEMS exploits the convergence between nanotechnology and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) brought about by advances in the ability to fabricate nanometer-scale electronic and mechanical device structures. In this context, NanoMEMS-based applications will be predicated upon a multitude of physical phenomena, e.g., electrical, optical, mechanical, magnetic, fluidic, quantum effects and mixed domain.
Principles and Applications of NanoMEMS Physics presents the first unified exposition of the physical principles at the heart of NanoMEMS-based devices and applications. In particular, after beginning with a comprehensive presentation of the fundamentals and limitations of nanotechnology and MEMS fabrication techniques, the book addresses the physics germane to this dimensional regime, namely, quantum wave-particle phenomena, including, the manifestation of charge discreteness, quantized electrostatic actuation, and the Casimir effect, and quantum wave phenomena, including, quantized electrical conductance, quantum interference, Luttinger liquids, quantum entanglement, superconductivity and cavity quantum electrodynamics. Potential building blocks are also addressed for NanoMEMS applications, including, nanoelectromechanical quantum circuits and systems such as charge detectors, the which-path electron interferometer, and the Casimir oscillator, as well as a number of quantum computing implementation paradigms. Finally, NanoMEMS applications in photonics are addressed, including nanophotonic light sources and plasmonic devices.
About the Author
Héctor J. De Los Santos is president and CTO of NanoMEMS Research LLC in Irvine, California. He is also the author of successful RF MEMS book that Artech House published. He is a respected person within the MEMS and NEMS community
"If you're looking to hit the ground running with any virtualization project, large or small, this book is going to give you the start you need, and along the way will offer you some cautionary tales that will even take some seasoned virtualization veterans by surprise." --From the foreword by Chris Wolf, Senior Analyst, Burton Group
Transform your IT infrastructure into a leaner, greener datacenter with expert guidance from a pair of industry professionals. Through clear explanations, examples, and a five-step deployment plan, Virtualization: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to maximize the latest technologies from Citrix, Microsoft, and VMware. Consolidate your servers, set up virtual machines and applications, and manage virtual desktop environments. You'll also learn how to implement reliable security, monitoring, and backup procedures.
Select a virtualization platform and develop rollout plans
Perform pre-deployment network and workstation tests
Configure virtual machines, storage devices, and workloads
Set up and secure a fully virtualized and highly available server environment
Manage a centralized, on-demand application delivery framework
Handle volatile and persistent desktop virtualization
Use hypervisors to facilitate workload delivery
Implement failsafe system backup and recovery strategies
About the Author
Danielle Ruest is a senior enterprise workflow architect and consultant, and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for the Virtual Machine product line.
Nelson Ruest is a senior enterprise IT architect and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for the Windows Server product line. Together, they are the coauthors of Microsoft Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference and other titles.
Hardbound. ThisMany philosophical naturalists eschew analysis in favor of discovering metaphysical truths from the a posteriori, contending that analysis does not lead to philosophical insight. A countercurrent to this approach seeks to reconcile a certain account of conceptual analysis with philosophical naturalism; prominent and influential proponents of this methodology include the late David Lewis, Frank Jackson, Michael Smith, Philip Pettit, and David Armstrong. Naturalistic analysis (sometimes known as "the Canberra Plan" because many of its proponents have been associated with Australian National University in Canberra) is a tool for locating in the scientifically given world objects and properties we quantify over in everyday discourse.
This collection gathers work from a range of prominent philosophers who are working within this tradition, offering important new work as well as critical evaluations of the methodology. Its centerpiece is an important posthumous paper by David Lewis, "Ramseyan Humility," published here for the first time. The contributors first address issues of philosophy of mind, semantics, and the new methodology's a priori character, then turn to matters of metaphysics, and finally consider problems regarding normativity. Conceptual Analysis and Philosophical Naturalism is one of the first efforts to apply this approach to such a wide range of philosophical issues.
"...detailed tutorials...comprehensive guide to Flash development using the Flash CS4 IDE." (BitWiseMag.com, March 9th 2009)
A completely revised and updated edition of the all-time bestselling Flash title
Written by two of the world's leading Flash experts, this comprehensive reference provides you with undocumented techniques, tips, and tricks on the CS4 release of Flash, the popular tool that allows you to create animations and build interactive Web sites
In-depth coverage on more than one thousand pages includes something for everyone—whether you're a Web novice or an accomplished Web professional—this resource will be your guide to the inner workings and capabilities of Flash CS4
Two of the world's leading Flash experts offer more coverage than any other book on the market
Robert Reinhardt (Los Angeles, CA) is one of the world's leading Flash experts and is co-principal of [theMakers], a multimedia company. He has developed multimedia courses for educational facilities in Canada and the United States, is a regular speaker at conferences, and the author of several books.
Snow Dowd (Los Angeles, CA) is a co-principal at [theMakers] and has worked with Robert Reinhardt for the last six years on various multimedia projects.
• If your lead developer can't seem to shut up about this weird "Drupal" thing, and you want to figure out what on earth she's talking about, this book is for you. • If your boss has approached you and said, "We need to build a site that has X, and fast!" and "X" is a photo gallery, or a product review website, or an e-commerce site, or any of the other projects covered in this book, this book is for you. • If you know your way around Drupal, but have found yourself paralyzed by the sheer volume of contributed modules, and need help figuring out which ones are worth looking at, this book is for you. • If you consider yourself well versed in Drupal already, but want to broaden your horizons by learning about some of its more esoteric modules, and learn best practices for building powerful Drupal websites, this book is for you.
If you're completely new to creating websites and installing web-based scripts, this book probably isn't for you, yet. We assume that goofy acronyms like PHP, FTP, URL, ZIP, and HTML are in your working vocabulary. Likewise, if you're interested in hardcore, nitty-gritty details about Drupal's API functions, this book isn't for you: our focus here is on combining existing modules to build out functionality, rather than creating new ones.
If you're one of the rest of us, who fall somewhere between total newbie and computer science professor, we hope that this book provides you with an invaluable reference to building practical websites with Drupal.
Electron and photon confinement in semiconductor nanostructures is one of the most active areas in solid state research. Written by leading experts in solid state physics, this book provides both a comprehensive review as well as an excellent introduction to fundamental and applied aspects of light-matter coupling in microcavities.
Editor Benoit Deveaud is director of the 'Institute of Quantum Photonics and Electronics' at the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. The institute focuses on a wide range of research topis ranging from quantum description of light and light-matter interactions to the very direct applications of such concepts in the information and communication technologies. His team takes an active part in the "Photonics Quantum" National Center of excellence, of which he is the Director since July 1, 2005. He is a also divisional editor of Physical Review Letters since 2001.
Overuse of the internet is often characterised as problematic, disruptive, or addictive, with stories frequently claiming that online use interferes with relationships, or that 'excessive' time in front of computer screens is unhealthy. People joke about suffering from withdrawal if they cannot check their emails and some parents worry about their children's use of computers, wondering whether it is to the detriment of other life experiences normally associated with childhood. Is it possible that people, both young and old, are addicted to computers and Internet use?"The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction" contests the claim that computers - specifically internet use - are addictive, arguing that use of the internet is now a form of everyday leisure engaged in by many people in Western society and one which is reflective of the benefits and employment of microcomputers within society. Offering an analysis of the nature of addiction alongside an evaluation of the current day usage of computers, this volume explains how new learning spaces have developed which are also sites of leisure. These sites challenge traditional notions of childhood as the environment in which people are positioned is increasingly digitised.With a discussion of this everyday practice constituting both leisure and learning in this digital age, "The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction" informs our understanding of the discourses surrounding internet addiction and our grasp of the emerging relationships between leisure and our learning, as well as the increasing blur between our private and public spheres. Presenting a detailed empirical study of home computer use, this book will be of interest not only to sociologists of culture and popular culture, but also to scholars of media, ICT and education.
About the Author
Nicola F. Johnson is a lecturer in curriculum and teacher education at the University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
The hacker subculture — shrouded in mystery, spiced with a hint of glamour, and thoroughly misunderstood by those who don't belong — was revealed in the original edition of The Best of 2600: A Hacker Odyssey. The book became an instant bestseller. If you're a 2600 subscriber, a member of the hacker community, a geek freak, or simply a hardcore technology fan, you are not surprised. The Best of 2600: A Hacker Odyssey is a journey inside the hacker's world—indeed, inside the hacker's mind.
Since its birth in 1984, 2600: The Hacker Quarterly has published, sometimes anomymously, the discoveries and adventures of hackers worldwide. From the first curious and intrepid souls who discovered they could outwit Ma Bell to those who've hacked the Department of Defense and ParadisePoker.com, the people whose stories fill the pages of 2600 tell their experiences in this captivating book.
Now you can own a personal, numbered copy of this remarkable tour through 24 years of enduring exploits, creative controversy, and hackers who made history. Complete with a full-color poster showing every 2600 cover, a CD featuring the best of Emmanuel Goldstein's Off the Hook radio broadcasts, and credit given to all contributors, this one-of-a-kind Collector's Edition documents the experiences and experiments that have shaped technology.
About the Author
Emmanuel Goldstein first became enchanted with the computer during his high school days in the late '70s. His infatuation soon got him into trouble as he discovered he could access things he shouldn't. A few years and an FBI raid later, he cofounded 2600: The Hacker Quarterly as an outlet for stories and tutorials from hackers around the world.
Since 1988, Goldstein has hosted Off the Hook, a hacker-themed radio talk show airing on WBAI FM in New York City. The seven HOPE (Hackers On Planet Earth) conferences he has organized since 1994 have drawn thousands of attendees from points around the globe. Goldstein served as technical consultant for the 1995 feature film Hackers, and has testified before Congress on the issue of hacking and where the threat actually lies.
To this day, Emmanuel Goldstein has never taken a course in computers.
This third edition of the well established book has been comprehensively updated. It provides an accessible and well-illustrated account of design techniques, methods of testing and analysis of piles, with a marked emphasis on practice but with design methods that incorporate the most recent advances in piling theory.
Since man first sought to establish secure dwellings and to cross streams and rivers where fluctuating water levels gave an element of uncertainty to travel arrangements, the driving of robust stakes or piles in the ground has provided a means whereby the hazards of living could be reduced.
Various peoples in different parts of the world found it convenient to dwell by lake shores where food, water and easy transport were readily to hand and where water levels remained reasonably constant. Evidence of piled settlements has been found on the borders of lakes in, for example, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland and Ireland.
SQL Server Reporting Services makes reporting faster and easier than ever. This hands-on guide will show you how to harness the full power of Reporting Services to create reporting and business intelligence solutions that meet your company's needs. It walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of designing the most effective reports by following careful planning considerations.
The authors progress from beginning to advanced report design and filtering techniques, showing you the conditions where reports could be more efficient. They also explore holistic business intelligence solutions, comprehensive OLAP/Analysis Services reporting, and complete production-deployment scenarios.
You'll learn how to write custom expressions and program functions to meet specific reporting needs. This will help you design, build, and deploy reports with capabilities far greater than any other reporting tools you may have used in the past. The techniques covered in the book will also enable you to take reporting further than you have before and provide your users with real business intelligence.
What you will learn from this book
Using reports to visualize important business-decision metrics
Building the presentation layer for an enterprise business intelligence solution
Reporting from OLAP cubes and relational database systems
Enabling information workers to easily create their own self-service reports
Real-world report design patterns and recipes
Designing and deploying reports for enterprise portals and dashboards, including SharePoint technologies
Who this book is for This book is for report designers, developers, administrators, and business professionals interested in learning the advanced functionality, reporting, server administration, and security issues of SQL Server 2008 Reporting ServicesPaul Turley (Vancouver, WA) is a Manager of Specialized Services for Hitachi Consulting Education Services. Paul manages the Business Intelligence training team and teaches classes for companies throughout the world on Microsoft SQL Server technologies. He works with companies to design architecture for and build BI and reporting solutions. He has been developing business database solutions since 1991 for companies like Microsoft, Disney, Nike, and Hewlett - Packard. He has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 1996 and holds several industry certifications, including MCTS and MCITP for BI, MCSD, MCDBA, MSF Practitioner, and IT Project+. Paul has authored and coauthored several books and courses on database, business intelligence, and application development technologies. He is the lead courseware developer for the Hitachi Consulting courses: " SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Solutions " and " SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Solutions. " His books include Professional SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services , Professional SQL Server Reporting Services (SQL Server 2000) , Beginning Transact - SQL with SQL Server 2000 and 2005 , Beginning SQL Server 2005 Administration , Beginning Access 2002 VBA , Data Warehousing with SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services , and Professional Access 2000 Programming — all from Wrox. He is also a contributing author to SQL Server 2005 Integration Services Step by Step from Microsoft Press.
Thiago Silva (Dallas, TX) is a Manager of Specialized Services for Hitachi Consulting. Thiago has also been designing and developing custom .NET, business intelligence, and Reporting Services solutions since the early days of .NET and SQL Server 2000. He is a part of the Microsoft Strategic Alliance leadership group within Hitachi Consulting, where he helps create, manage, and deliver internal training materials and intellectual capital around the Microsoft technology stack. He also teaches the SQL Server Reporting Services course offered by Hitachi Consulting. Thiago has been a featured guest on the talk show podcast .NET Rocks and is an active member of the .NET development community, frequently writing on his blog Silvaware, at Thiago holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from Texas A & M University, and a MCAD.NET technical certification.
Bryan C. Smith (Irving, TX) is a Manager of Specialized Services for Hitachi Consulting. Bryan has been developing and administering database solutions since 1997 for clients in a variety of industries. These days, he focuses on helping clients build Business Intelligence solutions using the Microsoft SQL Server product suite. Bryan holds MCITP, MCTS, MCDBA, A+, Network+, and Server+ certifications, and serves as an instructor for Hitachi Consulting ' s SQL Server Analysis Services course.
Ken Withee (Seattle, WA) is a Senior Consultant with Hitachi Consulting. He earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science studying under Dr. Edward Lank at San Francisco State University. Their work has been published in the LNCS journals and was the focus of a presentation at the IASTED conference in Phoenix. Their work has also been presented at various other Human Computer Interaction conferences throughout the world. Ken has more than 7 years of professional computer and management experience working with a vast range of technologies. Ken is a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist and is certified with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and SQL Server 2005, and has passed the certification exam for .NET 2.0.
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS continues to be the most popular and widely used text in the Economics classroom. The 4th edition features a strong revision of content in all 36 chapters while maintaining the clear and accessible writing style that is the hallmark of the highly respected author. The 4th edition also features an expanded instructor's resource package designed to assist instructors in course planning and classroom presentation and full integration of content with Aplia, the leading online Economics education program. In the 4th edition Greg Mankiw has created a full educational program for students and instructors -- Experience Mankiw 4e. "I have tried to put myself in the position of someone seeing economics for the first time. My goal is to emphasize the material that students should and do find interesting about the study of the economy." - N. Gregory Mankiw.
About the Author Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. In addition, he maintains a very popular blog for students of economics at
A thorough revision of the best-selling text on Process Dynamics and Control, the new edition features inclusion of the use of the digital computer in problem solving. The volume also contains seventeen fundamentals chapters. New end-of-chapter problems and examples have been added. PC-based software by Tutsim Products is packaged with the solutions manual.
Since the first edition of this book was published in 1965, many changes have taken place in process control. Nearly all undergraduate students in chemical engineering are now required to take a course'in process dynamics and control. The purpose of this book is to take the student from the basic mathematics to a variety of design applications in a clear, concise manner.
The most significant change since the first edition is the use of the digital computer in complex problem-solving and in process control instrumentation. However, the fundamentals of process control, which remain the same, must be acquired before one can appreciate the advanced topics of control.
"... is a useful contribution to the field and well worth buying." ChemPhysChem
"There is no doubt this book will be a useful companion to current researchers of whichever strand - physicists, chemists, materials scientists, and electrical engineers alike, as well as researchers about to enter the field." Advanced Materials
Filling the gap in the literature currently available, this book presents an overview of our knowledge of the physics behind organic semiconductor devices. Contributions from 18 international research groups cover various aspects of this field, ranging from the growth of organic layers and crystals, their electronic properties at interfaces, their photophysics and electrical transport properties to the application of these materials in such different devices as organic field-effect transistors, photovoltaic cells and organic light-emitting diodes.
Wolfgang Brütting received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bayreuth in 1995 with a work on charge transport in one-dimensional charge-density wave systems. He then moved to the field of organic semiconductors where he could take part in the development of organic light-emitting devices for display applications. In 2003 he became Professor for Experimental Physics at the University of Augsburg. His current research activities include thin film growth, photophysics and electrical transport in organic semiconductor devices.
Increased globalization of businesses, market pressure to improve operations, and rapidly changing business conditions are creating demand for technology-enabled auditing (TEA) to ensure timely ongoing assurance that controls are working effectively and that risk is properly mitigated.
Part of Wiley's Institute of Internal Auditors Series, Internal Audit: Efficiency through Automation enables auditors to radically improve the effectiveness of their individual audits and the complete audit function through the application of computer-based audit tools and techniques.
Uniquely providing auditors with strategic and implementational guidance on computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs), Internal Audit: Efficiency through Automation explains what continuous auditing does and how it can help auditors make better use of data analytics, while maintaining their independence and objectivity in evaluating the effectiveness of risk management and control assessment processes.
This practical book guides auditors in taking advantage of TEA to allow continuous auditing that tracks anomalies, deficiencies, and unusual trends in every step of the auditing process, from the initial development of the risk-based annual audit plan, to the planning, conducting, reporting, and follow-up phases of individual audits. Filled with numerous case studies illustrating the power and flexibility of standard and audit-specific software packages, it thoroughly discusses relevant topics, including:
Audit technology
CAATTs benefits and opportunities
CAATTs for broader-scoped audits
The Internet as an audit tool
The new audit paradigm
Value-added auditing of inventory systems
Developing CAATT capabilities
Internal auditors cannot stand by and watch as the rest of the business world embraces new technology. This timely guidebook shows audit managers how to advance the functioning of the audit organization and provides the essential tools to meet the challenges of auditing in today's business environment.
About the Author
David Coderre has over twenty years of experience in internal audit, management consulting, policy development, management information systems, system development, and application implementation areas. He is currently President of CAATS (Computer-Assisted Analysis Techniques and Solutions). He is the author of three highly regarded books on using data analysis for audit and fraud detection.
Build dynamic, standards-based web sites for personal or professional use with help from this easy-to-follow guide. How to Do Everything: Microsoft Expression Web 2 shows you how to use all of the versatile features this powerful web design tool has to offer. Screenshots along with detailed text demonstrate how to build your site, style it with Cascading Style Sheets, add multimedia, and enable interactivity. You'll also get details on using PHP and ASP.NET. Now it's easier than ever to get your web site up and running!
This book investigates the portrait of management as value-free 'technicality' and challenges the image of managers as the selfless pursuer of an organization's survival and development. It explains that individual interests and careers of managers are only part of a wider picture with managers as the new ruling class using and misusing organizations for their own personal and group interests.
When it is about organisations then it is about management. The organisations of our time are in essence managerial organisations (e.g. Grey 1999, Jacques 1996, Rosen 1984, Burnham 1941); even our societies are managerial societies. Our businesses and companies, both private and public sectors, our whole economy and society, even our private lives haven been conquered by yet another ideology—the ideology of management. As Thrift (2002, p. 19) put it: 'The awful thing about modern management discourse is that you can't escape it. It is on the walls, in people's mouths, creeping into every moment of human interaction.'
Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-505, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for.NET Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Application Development Focusing on Windows Forms application development, this official study guide covers creating a UI using standard controls, integrating data, implementing printing and reporting, enhancing usability, implementing asynchronous programming techniques, deploying Windows Forms controls, and configuring and deploying applications. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Then assess yourself using 300+ practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio(r) 2008 software and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
This title presents a collection of contributions from internationally renowned researchers in the field of the Science and Technology of micro and mesoporous materials.
Crystalline solids with highly structured micro-scale pores are called zeolites. Their well-defined structure and large contact surface make them extremely useful as catalysts. Their most common use is in washing powders. Different features are caused by the shape and size of the pores and the presence of different metals in the crystal structure. Research is conducted both towards better understanding of the relations between form and function and towards identifying new possible uses.
This title presents a collection of contributions from internationally renowned researchers in the field of the Science and Technology of micro and mesoporous materials. The aim of the conference is to create an international forum where researchers from academia as well as from industry can discuss ideas and evaluate the impact of zeolites, and other porous materials, on new technologies at the beginning of the new millennium.
Gives the most recent developments in the origin, synthesis and characterisation of zeolitic materials Outlines the impact and application of zeolites in various industrial processes An adjourned state of art in the field of zeolites and other porous materials
Innovative Algorithms and Techniques in Automation, Industrial Electronics and Telecommunications includes a set of rigorously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in the areas of Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation, Telecommunications and Networking.
Innovative Algorithms and Techniques in Automation, Industrial Electronics and Telecommunications includes selected papers form the conference proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation (IETA 2006) and International Conference on Telecommunications and Networking (TeNe 06) which were part of the International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information and Systems Sciences and Engineering (CISSE 2006).
All aspects of the conference were managed on-line; not only the reviewing, submissions and registration processes; but also the actual conference. Conference participants - authors, presenters and attendees - only needed an internet connection and sound available on their computers in order to be able to contribute and participate in this international ground-breaking conference. The on-line structure of this high-quality event allowed academic professionals and industry participants to contribute work and attend world-class technical presentations based on rigorously refereed submissions, live, without the need for investing significant travel funds or time out of the office. Suffice to say that CISSE received submissions from more than 70 countries, for whose researchers, this opportunity presented a much more affordable, dynamic and well-planned event to attend and submit their work to, versus a classic, on-the-ground conference.
The CISSE conference audio room provided superb audio even over low speed internet connections, the ability to display PowerPoint presentations, and cross-platform compatibility (the conferencing software runs on Windows, Mac, and any other operating system that supports Java). In addition, the conferencing system allowed for an unlimited number of participants, which in turn granted CISSE the opportunity to allow all participants to attend all presentations, as opposed to limiting the number of available seats for each session.
Research interest in inorganic membrane materials and processes has significantly increased in recent years due to novel, potentially low-cost energy and fuel production applications. This book documents the recent progress in membrane science, especially in advanced materials and novel reaction and separation concepts. The book classifies membranes based on the mechanism of operation, i.e., size exclusion filtration, solution-diffusion, and mixed ion-electron conduction of the permeate streams.
Providing an exhaustive review of this topic, Inorganic Mass Spectrometry: Principles and Applications
Recent developments in instrumentation
This is a single-source reference to thousands of terms and concepts related to radar, antenna, and microwave technology. Prepared by four recognized leaders in the field, the Radar Technology Encyclopedia covers every aspect of the technology, including systems, components, targets, performance features, environmental effects, and more.
Packed with data compiled over the entire 50-year span of radar technology, the reference also offers valuable information developed in Russia that has been virtually unavailable outside the country until now. Including 650 equations and over 800 line drawings, this is a much-needed fingertip reference.
This volume is an updated reference book for medical dosimetry. It evolved from the book Radiation Dosimetry Instrumentation and Methods (CRC Press, 1991) published 10 years ago, which contains many of the basic facts of radiation dosimetry techniques. The present book contains developments in the last decade, mainly for medical dosimetry. The two books are complementary.
Radiation dosimetry has made great progress in the last decade, mainly because radiation therapy is more widely used. Every medium to large sized hospital has an oncology department with at least one, generally more, linear accelerators for tumor treatment. Radiation dosimetry has become a common need in the medical world. Medical physicist is now a certified profession and is required by the law in every hospital where radiation treatment is given to patients. One of the main tasks of the medical physicist is to provide the physician with an accurate measurement of the dose delivered to the patient. Several measurement methods were developed together with improved calculation methods, correction factors, and Monte Carlo simulation.
Comprehensive theoretical and experimental analysis of UV-radiation and low energy electron induced phenomena in nucleic acid bases (NABs) and base assemblies are presented in this book. NABs are highly photostable; the absorbed energy is dissipated in the form of ultrafast nonradiative decay.
This book highlights the possible mechanisms of these phenomena which is important for all living species and discusses technical challenges in exploration of these processes. This volume will be of particular interest for those involved in understanding the photophysical/photochemical properties of nucleic acids. All chapters are written by the world's leading experts, both from the experimental and computational areas.
TheAbout the Author
Michael Buback is Professor for Physical Chemistry at the University Goettingen. He has received numerous awards, e.g. the Carl-Duisberg Prize of the German Chemical Society, the Bunsen-Denkmünze and the Hermann F. Mark Medal. His research interests are radical polymerization, chemical processes in extended ranges of temperature and pressure, chemical reactions in supercritical fluid phase and vibrational spectroscopy up to high pressures and temperatures.
Professor Alex van Herk is full professor in polymer chemistry in Eindhoven and visiting professor at the University of Göttingen (Germany). He is a member of the IUPAC working party on modelling of polymerization kinetics and a member of the international polymer colloids group. Since june 2001 he is director of the educational program in the faculty of chemical engineering and chemistry in Eindhoven. Furthermore he is chairman of the industrial liaison program emulsion polymerization (SEP).
This work treats the essential elements of radio wave propagation without requiring recourse to advanced electromagnetic concepts and equations; however it provides sufficient detail to allow those concerned with wireless systems to acquire quickly a practical working knowledge of the important concepts.
The treatment commences with an analysis of how energy (and power) is conveyed in free space, taking essentially a radiative transfer approach and thus avoiding the need to understand electric and magnetic field propagation at the outset. It then examines in some detail how the proximity of the earth and the atmosphere cause the radiation travelling from a transmitter to a receiver to follow one or more of three mechanisms – the surface, sky and space waves. Most attention is given to the space wave since it is the mechanism most commonly encountered in contemporary applications.
Radio wave propagation is placed in a practical context by considering the design aspects of communications systems at microwave frequencies. That requires an understanding of noise and its importance in systems design.
The author takes the unusual step of including a fuller consideration of the electromagnetic properties of materials late in the book rather than as an introductory chapter as found in more theoretical treatments. It is placed here so that the contexts in which the knowledge of material properties is important have already been established.
The material is based on a single semester overview course suitable for later year undergraduate students in engineering or science.
Discover how to bring your Poser characters to life with the latest version of Poser, the powerful 3D figure design software. "Character Animation with Poser Pro" shows animators, graphic artists, and game developers how to create high-quality, animated 3D characters, applying the fundamental principles and basic techniques of character animation to their favorite software. The book provides a clear introduction to themethods and workflows used to achieve believable character animation so that even beginners can design, pose, and mobilize their characters. You'll learn how to make your characters walk, run, and even lift objects, and how to integrate your animated character into the 3D host application Cinema 4D where you can model, texture, and render it. All the files needed to create the animations are included on the companion DVD, along with additional training tutorials to help you master character animation. "Character Animation with Poser Pro" is an essential resource for Poser users who want to hone their 3D animation skills.
About the Author
LARRY MITCHELL (Ocoee, FL) has been working as a digital media artist and producer for the past 20 years creating graphics and software for TV shows, arenas, video games, and commercials. He has taught and lectured on computer animation at international conferences and various colleges and high schools, including Orlando College, Valencia Community College, Lyman High School, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and KEIO University. He has also used his animation expertise at Top Gun Entertainment, Panasonic (Osaka Japan), as CEO of Liquid Digital Dream Studios, Inc., and is now the CEO of Liquid Digital Entertainment (
Ponder, if you will ... Where do you find fascinating explanations for a multitude of mysteries? Why do pianos have 88 keys? How does the hole get in the needle of a syringe? Why is peanut butter sticky?
Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in Do Elephants Jump? One of the Imponderables® series -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's everyday mysteries -- and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with small mysteries that puzzle and amaze us.Marry Java and Flex to live happily ever after in Web development bliss
Whether you're a designer who wants to master programming or a creative developer seeking to broaden your skills beyond coding, now you have two powerful tools and a valuable guide to get you there. Thanks to the step-by-step instructions and practical examples in this in-depth book, you'll quickly get up to speed on relational databases, learn the ins and outs of Java and Flex, and discover the art and science of mashups by mixing code and graphics to create custom interfaces.
Set up the Java development environment and configure Flex
Send data from Flex and start writing Java Web applications
Create a storefront server application with Java
Develop a storefront client application with Flex
Connect Java and Flex to create a real-time messaging system
Configure Cascading Style Sheets for custom interfaces
Master advanced concepts, including enterprise-level development
About the AuthorPhotographers can now perfect their ability to perceive and record scenes with this fresh approach to composition. Unlike other composition resources, which are based on graphic design principles, Photography: The Art of Composition uses cognitive science to help photographers develop greater artistic proficiency. Illustrated by more than 250 photographs, this book offers a series of exercises sure to help photographers see and perceive their environment differently. Chapters and exercises cover:
Developing your intuitive sense of composition to create better photos - Understanding how the human brain perceives images - Developing your visual acuity by studying art and photography - Learning how to shoot in a wide variety of genres including street documentary, photojournalism, nature, landscape, sports, and still-life photography - Thinking and working like an artist -Choosing the right camera equipment
This informative guide will help photographers develop their cognitive skills and take compelling photos.
About the Author
Bert P. Krages is a photographer and attorney who is the author of two previous photography books, Legal Handbook for Photographers and Heavenly Bodies The Photographer's Guide to Astrophotography. He lives in Portland, Oregon Dozens of tips and instructions for bringing creativity to kids' photos are featured, including posing and catching great non-posed shots, working with children as models, advice on equipment, and more. A chapter on "Tips for Photographing All Ages" gives recommendations on how to get the best pictures in all stages of a child's life. Special assignment forms help the reader go beyond good intentions, get organized, and fulfil their goal of excellent portraiture.
About the Author
Michal Heron has worked successfully with hundreds of babies, children, and their parents to create fine and candid portraits and currently works on assignment for a variety of publishing and corporate clients as well as stock photo
"…revised and extended…an essential book for those interested in knowing more about the subject." (Measurement and Control, Vol.38, No.2, March 2005)
"If you were wondering what microoptics actually is or how it is specifically defined, then this book not only provides the answer but represents a valuable insight into the subject today as well... In response to my own question, the book does achieve its aims - an overview of a rapidly changing subject, with basic theory and a good applications focus. It is an essential book for those interested in knowing more about the subject and as such is a good, albeit expensive, buy." (Measurement + Control)
Microoptics is an important enabling technology for many areas of application. In this updated second edition of their modern text and reference book, Stefan Sinzinger and Jürgen Jahns expertly and comprehensively present the basics and applications in microoptics, while incorporating the most important developments in recent years.
An absolute must for physicists and electrical engineers, from advanced students right up to designers working in the field.
About the Author
Stefan Sinzinger studied physics at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg from where he also received his doctorate degree in 1993. In 1991 he spent 9 months at the NEC Research Institute in Princeton, NJ, USA. From 1994 to 2002 he worked as research scientist for Jürgen Jahns at the University of Hagen on planar optical systems integration. In April 2002 he became Professor for "Technische Optik" (Optical Engineering) at the Technical University of Ilmenau. His current research interest is the use of microstructures for the optimisation of optical components and systems.
Jürgen Jahns received his degree in physics from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. After eleven years in industry at Siemens, Munich, and AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel (NJ), he became a Professor for Optical Information Technology at the University of Hagen, Germany. Focus of his work is the integration of microoptical systems and their application for computing and sensing.
The very nature of black and white photography places a premium on creative interpretation of the image. Advances in digital technology have expanded both the precision of imaging techniques and the interpretive possibilities for black and white imagery. Never before has such a wide array of tools been available to photographers who have a passion for black and white. Mastering Digital Black and White is written for these photographers. It serves not only as a comprehensive guide for creating black and white images and prints, but also examines the role of artistic craft in the imaging process. Learn how to employ your digital tools as extensions of your photographic vision. Read in-depth interviews with, and view images from, five accomplished photographers as they discuss their process and inspirations. Prepare to indulge your passion for gallery-quality black-and-white images in the digital darkroom. Additional supporting content for this book and a discussion forum for photographers and printmakers with a passion for black and white can be accessed at:
About the Author
Amadou Diallo is a New York City-based photographer, author, and educator whose passion for travel photography has taken him around the world. His words and images have been featured in national magazines and graced some of the most popular photography-related sites on the Web. His fine art photography has been exhibited in galleries nationwide and is in a growing number of private collections. He is on the faculty at New York's renowned International Center of Photography. For information about his photography and workshops please visit He lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
This book is one of the few that focus on the critical problem of the appropriate characterization of conflicting data for an adequate risk evaluation. It comprehensively coves the different approaches in various research areas in the US and in Europe, while also considering the psychological and ethical implications of risk evaluation. Special attention is paid to the controversially debated issue of potential health risks through electromagnetic fields.
From the contents:
From Scientific Analysis to Risk Policy
Making Sense of Conflicting Data: Evidence Characterization in Different Research Areas
Making Sense of Conflicting Data: Procedures for Characterizing Evidence
Psychological and Ethical Aspects in Dealing with Conflicting Data and Uncertainty
Practical Implications
Written by leading experts in the field, this is an indispensable resource for policy makers and professionals in health risk assessment.
The visualization of light in space, its effect on model cubature and scenery, is one of the great challenges in architectural rendering. This is a decisive reason for the use of 3D tools – both for architecture offices and students. This volume features a number of exercises that enable the reader to learn how to light architecture models correctly. Complete virtual 3D scenarios are included that allow for the step-by-step construction of a lighting set up with the help of Cinema 4D® software that creates a realistic spatial impression. The tutorials are complemented by a chapter on the use of Cinema 4D®, importing CAD models and light sources as well as shadow types, which have been revised and expanded in the 9.5 and 10 version.
About the Author
HORST SONDERMANN is an architect and professor at the HfT Stuttgart School of Architecture. He studied Architecture at the Berlin University of Technology and has taught visual geometry and architectural rendering since 1994. He has specialized on the interplay between CAAD, digital image processing and 3D visualization for many years. He lives and works in Berlin and Stuttgart.
Digidesign's Official Pro Tools 101 Courseware takes a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems. Now updated for Pro Tools 7.4 software, this new edition from the definitive authority on Pro Tools covers everything you need to know to complete a Pro Tools project. Learn to build sessions that include multitrack recordings of live instruments, MIDI sequences, software synthesizers and samplers, and audio looping with REX or ACID files. Through hands-on tutorials, develop essential techniques for recording, editing, and mixing. The included DVD-ROM offers tutorial files and videos, plug-in installers, and a variety of Pro Tools sessions. Developed as the foundation course of the official Digidesign Training and Education program, the guide can be used to learn on your own or to pursue formal Pro Tools certification through a Digidesign-authorized school. Join the ranks of audio professionals around the world as you unleash the creative power of your Pro Tools system.
About the Author
Digidesign, a division of Avid, is the industry leader in digital audio production, providing the professional music, broadcast, multimedia, and film industries with tools for audio creation, post production, collaboration, and distribution.
This report is one of a series on digital broadband content prepared since 2005, focusing on changing value chains and developing business models and the implications for policy. The series is part of ongoing OECD analysis of the digital economy and information and communications policy. The report was drafted by Sacha Wunsch-Vincent and Graham Vickery of the OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry as part of the digital content series under the overall direction of Graham Vickery (Head, Information Economy Group).
The report was presented to the OECD Working Party on the Information Economy (WPIE) in December 2006, and in March 2007 the Committee for Information, Computer and Communications Policy recommended that the report be made available to the general public. The authors are grateful for the contribution of national delegations that provided information and commented on the draft. Other documents in the series cover scientific publishing, music, on-line computer games, mobile content, and public sector information and content (all available at and further reports are forthcoming on film and video and on-line advertising. Some of these reports are also summarised in the OECD Information Technology Outlook 2006 (see or are forthcoming in the next edition, to be published in 2008.
Interference determines the performance of UMTS radio networks. In order to provide good coverage and high capacity, network operators need to control the effects and dynamics of interference coupling among users and cells. This is a major challenge in planning and optimizing UMTS radio networks. Hans-Florian Geerdes establishes a concise system model, which describes interference coupling and its impact on the network. The system model enables an efficient analysis of radio network performance. It is also the basis for new automatic planning algorithms. Extensive computational experiments on realistic data demonstrate that the presented evaluation and optimization methods are well-suited tools for use in practice.
Today's small-business websites require advanced features that visitors expect: streaming video and audio; e-commerce; custom surveys, forms, and polls; and discussion groups. This book covers all the basics of creating and publicizing a successful webpage.
•Free CD includes JavaScript and numerous templates •Everything from design and publishing the site to automating and publicizing It •100 million websites as of 2006—and it keeps on growing •Simple and easy how-to for small businesses and organizations that can't afford a professional web designer
About the Author
Paul McFedries has been programming computers since the mid- 1970s. He has written more than 50 computer books that have sold nearly three million copies. He is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Windows Vista.
Mark of the Unicorn's Digital Performer began as a MIDI-only application (Performer) back in the mid-1980s. It was a great program that gave the Mac user an intuitive way to record, edit, and play back MIDI performances. During the mid-1990s, MOTU added digital audio capabilities to this already successful MIDI software application and took the music software industry by storm. Since then, DP has undergone incredible upgrades and enhancements, allowing the end user to manipulate MIDI and digital audio to a degree never before imagined.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of DP5's features, system setup, and configurations within the OS X environment, while also supplying useful engineering tips and shortcuts to help you get the most out of Digital Performer.
INTERACTION DESIGN: BEYOND HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION is an up-to-date exposition of the design of the current and next generation interactive technologies, such as the Web, mobiles, and wearables. These exciting new technologies bring additional challenges for designers and developers-challenges that require careful thought and a disciplined approach.
Written for both students and practitioners from a broad range of backgrounds, this book addresses these challenges using a practical and refreshing approach. The text covers a wide range of issues , topics, and paradigms that go beyond the traditional scope of human-computer interaction (HCI). A central focus is how to design interactive products that enhance and extend the way people communicate, interact and work.
The book is an ideal resource for learning the interdisciplinary skills needed for Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Design and Web Design. It:
Explains how to use design and evaluation techniques for developing successful interactive technologies;
Demonstrates, through many examples, the cognitive, social and affective issues that underpin the design of these technologies;
Uses a strong pedagogical format to foster understanding and enjoyment;
Adopts an accessible conversational style of writing that will appeal to students and professionals alike.
The authors have an impressive track record of writing about this field. They come from a broad range of backgrounds and have experience of working in academia, industry and corporations.
About the AuthorPhotoshop is the industry leader in image editing software and this bestselling Photoshop reference shows you why in spades. Packed with over a thousand pages of step-by-step instructions, techniques, and tricks, this essential book covers everything — from the basics to using effects to building spectacular composites to creating projects for the Web or video. Start creating your best work with Photoshop CS4 and the only Photoshop book you need to succeed.
Find out the latest on Photoshop CS4
Master image editing for Web, video, and technical images
Bring out your subjects' best with lighting, color, and retouching tools
Take control with layers, channels, smart objects, and selections
Add effects, paint with "brushes," and boldly enter the world of 3-D
About the Author
Stacy Cates (Rome, GA) is an Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert as well as Adobe Certified Instructor. She has been an instructor teaching Adobe Photoshop classes for the past six years. Simon Abrams (Brooklyn, NY) works in interactive advertising at an agency in New York City.
Few World War II stories are more gripping than those fought behind enemy lines by spies, underground members, and special forces.
In his latest collection, Daring Missions of World War II, popular author and distinguished historian William Breuer brings to light largely unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories both on the ground and in the air. Here are more than seventy tales of espionage, sabotage, and derring-do, including thrilling accounts of "impossible" rescues, ingenious secret networks, and high-stakes U.S. Ranger missions within enemy territory.
Vivid, fast-paced, and dramatic, Daring Missions of World War II introduces you to the heroes and heroines who risked their lives for victory–and sometimes notoriety. Among those you'll discover are:
General Henri Honoré Giraud, who escaped twice from the Germans–the second time from an "escape-proof" prison
Mathilde Carré, a.k.a. "La Chatte (the cat)," the only female triple agent of the war
The Netherlands' Queen Wilhelmina and her daring rescue from Hitler
The Kachins, a small mountain tribe in Upper Burma, who helped the United States, Britain, and China dislodge a Japanese stronghold
A young Ho Chi Minh, who was saved by American medics
Courage. Brillance. Intrigue. Whether you're a history buff or are simply looking for a thrilling read, Daring Missions of World War II allows you to watch the course of history change–and to meet the extraordinary men and women from all corners of the world who were responsible.
About the Author
WILLIAM B. BREUER is the critically acclaimed author of twenty-six military history books, including Unexplained Mysteries of World War II, Top Secret Tales of World War II, Undercover Tales of World war II, Vendetta!: Castro and the Kennedy Brothers, and Shadow Warriors: The Covert War in Korea. Ten of his books have been Main selections of the Military Book Club, including The Great Raid on Cabanatuan and MacArthur's Undercover War.
In 300 extraordinary drawings, Hogarth shows how to draw the head from every angle, age the face from infancy to old age, and delineate every feature and wrinkle
"A cool outline of modern knowledge about dreams...and an explanation of what is really happening in our brains when we dream.... Throughout he uses his own dreams, recorded over many years, as examples while showing how the science of sleep has evolved over the past 50 years. Along the way, Freud takes a battering."--New Scientist
What is dreaming? Why are dreams so strange and why are they so hard to remember? In this fascinating book, Harvard researcher Allan Hobson offers an intriguing look at our nightly odyssey through the illusory world of dreams. Hobson describes how the theory of dreaming has advanced dramatically over the past fifty years, sparked by the use of EEGs in the 1950s and by recent innovations in brain imaging. We have learned for instance that, in dreaming, some areas of the brain are very active--the visual and auditory centers, for instance--while others are completely shut down, including the centers for self-awareness, logic, and memory. Thus we can have visually vivid dreams, but be utterly unaware that the sequence of events or locales may be bizarre and, quite often, impossible. And because the memory center is inactive, we don't remember the dream at all, unless we wake up while it is in progress. Hobson also shows that modern research has disproved most of Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams (as one scientist put it, 'Freud was 50% right and 100% wrong'), but we have gained new insight into the nature of mental illness. The book also discusses dream disorders (nightmares, night terrors, sleep walking), the possible link between dreaming and the regulation of body temperature, the effects of sleep deprivation, and much more. With special boxed features that highlight intriguing questions--Do we dream in color? (yes), Do animals dream? (probably), Do men and women dream differently? (no)--Dreaming offers a cutting-edge account of the most mysterious area of our mental life.
About the Author
J. Allan Hobson is Director of the Neurophysiology and Sleep Laboratory and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Widely considered the world's leading expert on sleep research, he is the author of The Dreaming Brain, The Chemistry of Conscious States, Sleep, Dreaming as Delirium: How the Brain Goes Out of Its Mind, and ConsciousnessThis is Linux for those of us who don't mind typing. All Linux users and administrators tend to like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte–sized chunks, instead of fairly standard GUIs. Beginning the Linux Command Line follows a task–oriented approach and is distribution agnostic.
Work with files and directories.
Administer users and security.
Understand how Linux is organized.
What you'll learn
Finding help from in–system resources
Finding the right command for the task you have to accomplish
Working with text editors and intelligent filters
Shell programming
Managing partitions and file systems
Configuring access to hardware devices
Who is this book for?
Everyone who uses Linux. No exceptions.
About the Author
Sander van Vugt is an independent trainer and consultant, living in the Netherlands and working throughout the European Union. He specializes in Linux and Novell systems, and has worked with both for over ten years. Besides being a trainer, he is also an author, having written more than 20 books and hundreds of technical articles. He is a Master Certified Novell Instructor (MCNI) and holds LPIC-1 and -2 certificates, as well as all important Novell certificates.
Written by an international team of contributors and under the aegis of distinguished editors, Analysis and Design of Plated Structures: Volume 1: Stability reviews the wealth of research in this important area and its implications for design, safety, and maintenance. The book considers the various types of buckling that plated structures are likely to encounter and reviews buckling in a range of materials, from steel to various types of composites. The chapter authors discuss the behavior of differing type of components used in steel plated structures. These components include steel members and columns as well as curved, stiffened, corrugated, laminated, and other types of plate design.
This completely revised second edition of the standard work has been expanded by some twenty percent to include more information on the latest developments and new apparatus. In particular, sections have been added on microplasmas and new types of spectrometers, while that on the rapidly expanding field of speciations with practical examples from life and environmental sciences have been included.
Still in one handy volume, the book covers all the important modern aspects of atomic fluorescence, emission and absorption spectroscopy as well as plasma mass spectroscopy in a readily comprehensible and practice-oriented manner. A thorough explanation of the physical, theoretical and technical basics, example applications including the concrete execution of analysis and comprehensive cross-references to the latest literature allow even newcomers easy access to the methodologies described.
About the Author
Born in 1948, Jos Broekaert studied chemistry at the University of Gent, Belgium, graduating in 1970. After receiving his PhD from the University of Gent in 1976 and a stay in Germany as Alexander-von-Humboldt postdoctoral fellow the following year, he was a scientist at the ISAS, Dortmund from 1978 to 1991 and obtained the degree of "Geaggregeerde voor het hoger onderwijs" from the University of Antwerp, Belgium in 1985. He became associate professor at the University of Dortmund in 1991, full professor at the University of Leipzig in 1998 and, in 2002, joined the University of Hamburg. In 1998 he was a visiting Fulbright research scholar at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. His main research interests include the development of plasma optical emission, atomic absorption and inorganic mass spectrometry methods and their application in solving analytical problems.
In addition to gaining insight into the dynamic changes that have recently occurred in the field, readers of this book will quickly master the use of DQ methods to solve complex problems. The book discusses the limitations of direct DQ methods and common strategies to remove these limitations. It presents the formulations of several new DQ methods and applies these novel DQ methods to solve problems that are beyond the capabilities of the direct DQ method. The authors include results that represent the latest important developments of DQ methods. They also provide FORTRAN code for readers to quickly acquire hands-on experience with DQ methods.
About the Author
Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China National University of Singapore, Singapore Texas A&M University, College Station, USA University of Surrey, UK
Language Integrated Query (LINQ), as well as the C# 3.0 and VB 9.0 language extensions to support it, is the most import single new feature of Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.x. LINQ is Microsoft's first attempt to define a universal query language for a diverse set of in-memory collections of generic objects, entities persisted in relational database tables, and element and attributes of XML documents or fragments, as well as a wide variety of other data types, such as RSS and Atom syndication feeds. Microsoft invested millions of dollars in Anders Hejlsberg and his C# design and development groups to add new features to C# 3.0—such as lambda expressions, anonymous types, and extension methods—specifically to support LINQ Standard Query Operators (SQOs) and query expressions as a part of the language itself.
Corresponding additions to VB 9.0 followed the C# team's lead, but VB's implementation of LINQ to XML offers a remarkable new addition to the language: XML literals. VB's LINQ to XML implementation includes XML literals, which treat well-formed XML documents or fragments as part of the VB language, rather than requiring translation of element and attribute names and values from strings to XML DOM nodes and values.
This book concentrates on hands-on development of practical Windows and Web applications that demonstrate C# and VB programming techniques to bring you up to speed on LINQ technologies. The first half of the book covers LINQ Standard Query Operators (SQOs) and the concrete implementations of LINQ for querying collections that implement generic IEnumerable<T>, IQueryable<T>, or both interfaces. The second half is devoted to the ADO.NET Entity Framework, Entity Data Model, Entity SQL (eSQL) and LINQ to Entities. Most code examples emulate real-world data sources, such as the Northwind sample database running on SQL Server 2005 or 2008 Express Edition, and collections derived from its tables. Code examples are C# and VB Windows form or Web site/application projects not, except in the first chapter, simple command-line projects. You can't gain a feel for the behavior or performance of LINQ queries with "Hello World" projects that process arrays of a few integers or a few first and last names.
This book is intended for experienced .NET developers using C# or VB who want to gain the maximum advantage from the query-processing capabilities of LINQ implementations in Visual Studio 2008—LINQ to Objects, LINQ to SQL, LINQ to DataSets, and LINQ to XML—as well as the object/relational mapping (O/RM) features of VS 2008 SP1's Entity Framework/Entity Data Model and LINQ to Entities and the increasing number of open-source LINQ implementations by third-party developers.
Basic familiarity with generics and other language features introduced by .NET 2.0, the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE), and relational database management systems (RDBMSs), especially Microsoft SQL Server 200x, is assumed. Experience with SQL Server's Transact-SQL (T-SQL) query language and stored procedures will be helpful but is not required. Proficiency with VS 2005, .NET 2.0, C# 2.0, or VB 8.0 will aid your initial understanding of the book's C# 3.0 or VB 9.0 code samples but isn't a prerequisite.
Music is the language of love, and now both Mac and Windows lovers can jam with iPod! This handy guide shows you how to set up your iPod, load songs (legally), edit playlists, find your way around the iTunes music store, and most importantly, play your music. You'll even find out how your iPod can keep notes, contacts, and appointments like a PDA!
Discover How To
Shop at the iTunes music store
Choose the best bit rate for importing your music
Share songs between Macs and PCs
Organize your songs and playlists
Add music from tape, vinyl, or CD
About the Author
Tony Bove and Cheryl Rhodes are the authors of more than a dozen books on computing, desktop publishing, and multimedia. Tony is also a composer and touring musician.
"Every GPS engineer should have this book. An engineer can find in one place a thorough treatment of the entire GPS system. Will prove of great benefit to those first approaching a GPS engineering task, but the experienced engineer will also find it a valuable reference. The most complete description of the signal acquisition and tracking process that I have found anywhere. I highly recommend this book."
This thoroughly updated second edition of an Artech House bestseller brings together a team of leading experts who provide a current and comprehensive treatment of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The book covers all the latest advances in technology, applications, and systems. The second edition includes new chapters that explore the integration of GPS with vehicles and cellular telephones, new classes of satellite broadcast signals, the emerging GALILEO system, and new developments in the GPS marketplace. This single-source reference provides a quick overview of GPS essentials, an in-depth examination of advanced technical topics, and a review of emerging trends in the GPS industry. Engineers can use this book to build GPS receivers and integrate them into navigational and communications equipment. Executives can turn to this book to determine how technology is affecting markets and how best to invest their companies' resources. The book also serves as a handy resource for electrical engineering students looking to advance their studies and careers in GPS.
About the Author
Elliott Kaplan is a principal engineer at the MITRE Corporation, Bedford, Massachusetts. He is the New England Section Officer of the Institute of Navigation.. He earned his M.S. in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.
Christopher Hegarty is a senior principal engineer at the MITRE Corporation, Bedford, MA. He received a D.Sc. in electrical engineering from The George Washington University and currently serves as editor of the Institute of Navigation's quarterly journal, NAVIGATION, and as a member of RTCA, Inc.'s Program Management Committee.
Understanding Environmental Pollution has been updated and almost completely revised. The book summarizes the basics of pollution, working to use language understandable to those with limited science background, while remaining useful to those with more. The impacts of pollution on environmental health receive greater attention in this edition, and there are more case descriptions, which pose reflective questions to the reader. The second edition also has greater emphasis on pollution problems in less-developed nations. It often delves too into pollution that moves beyond national boundaries. In addition, more references are included at the end of chapters, including many web sites.
The popular definition of ADHD has increased to include a number of disorders such as hyperactivity. This guide aims to give an overview of the various theories around, and provides suggestions for practical help for parents and also teachers and other carers.
Many parents worry about how their child is behaving, from time to time, but untamed behaviour is a normal part of growing up. The difference between this and ADHD is how extreme it is. Children with ADHD usually behave in the same challenging way, wherever they are and whoever they're with. Unless they get the special help they need, ADHD can be damaging to them, to their family, and to their future.
Children can be very young when problems start. Parents often describe their children as being 'motor driven'. They will be restless, on the go the whole time, often very clumsy and always asking for attention.
Effective awk Programming provides complete coverage of the gawk 3.1 language as well as the most up-to-date coverage of the POSIX standard for awk available anywhere. Author Arnold Robbins clearly distinguishes standard awk features from GNU awk(gawk)-specific features, shines light into many of the "dark corners" of the language, and devotes two full chapters to example programs. A brand new chapter is devoted to TCP/IP networking with gawk. As the official "User's Guide" for the GNU implementation of awk (gawk), it describes in an integrated fashion the extensions available to the System V Release 4 version of awk that are also available in gawk. The book is also available electronically, and can be freely copied and distributed under the terms of the Free Software Foundation's Free Documentation License (FDL). A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book will go to the Free Software Foundation to support further development of free and open source software.
About the Author
Arnold Robbins, an Atlanta native, is a professional programmer and technical author. He has worked with Unix systems since 1980, when he was introduced to a PDP-11 running a version of Sixth Edition Unix. He has been a heavy AWK user since 1987, when he became involved with gawk, the GNU project's version of AWK. As a member of the POSIX 1003.2 balloting group, he helped shape the POSIX standard for AWK. He is currently the maintainer of gawk and its documentation. He is also coauthor of the sixth edition of O'Reilly's Learning the vi Editor. Since late 1997, he and his family have been living happily in Israel.
Mozilla is not just a browser. Mozilla is also a framework that allows developers to create cross-platform applications. Creating Applications with Mozilla explains how applications are created with Mozilla and provides step-by-step information about how you can create your own programs using Mozilla's powerful cross-platform development framework. Working through the book, you are introduced to the Mozilla development environment and after installing Mozilla, you quickly learn to create simple applications. After the initial satisfaction of developing your own portable applications, the book branches into topics on modular development and packaging your application. In order to build more complex applications, coverage of XUL, JavaScript, and CSS allow you to discover how to customize and build out your application shell. The second half of the book explores more advanced topics including UI enhancement, localization, and remote distribution.
About the Author
David has been involved in the Mozilla community for more than three years. He started the Mozilla development effort at Alphanumerica and set up the first two Mozilla Developer Meetings. At Alphanumerica David worked with Pete Collins on a number of Mozilla application including Aphrodite, Total Recall, and Chameleon. Pete and David also founded mozdev.org, a site offering free hosting for Mozilla applications. There are currently over 70 development projects hosted on the site. David has also written a number of articles about Mozilla including 'Getting Your Work Into Mozilla' and a series of articles discussing how to use Mozilla technologies to create a Pacman-like video game.
Brian has been hacking on Mozilla and related projects since early 1999. It began with a European funded project called Fabula to create software for children with the aim of learning minority languages like Basque, Catalan, Frisian, Irish, Welsh. This was built using Mozilla. Interest bloomed and he started contributing to the Mozilla Editor, and exploring the rest of the vast body of code. He moved on to work at ActiveState where he was heavily involved in the Komodo project, a scripting language IDE that uses the Mozilla application framework. Previously, Brian spent his time as a C++ applications developer, interspersed with some Perl development and XML consultancy. His technical interests include observing and participating in the re-shaping of the web environment brought about by XML. Other languages he dabbles in are PHP, Python, and JavaScript. Brian is now working as a Web technologies consultant.
Ian Oeschger is Senior Principal Writer at Netscape Communications, where mozilla.org was started over three years ago. His abiding interest in language is the basis for some of his more recent infatuations with Python, XML, web application development, and linguistics. He maintains a number of the XPFE documents on mozilla.org, including the XUL and DOM References. Ian published several articles about XML and mozilla application development for O'Reilly, and also wrote the themes documentation for Netscape, the XPInstall API Reference, and others. Before getting involved with Mozilla and Netscape, he worked at Oceania, a startup doing XML-based electronic medical records and charting software.
Pete got involved with the Mozilla project in April 1999 as a contributor to the editor module. He was also the first external developer to start documenting xul. His initial efforts were a remote, web enabled script editor and a community driven rewrite of the existing Mozilla UI. The project was later named Aphrodite. In January 2000, he joined with David Boswell and the Alphanumerica team. Together they evangelized Mozilla as a viable application platform through the many projects they created and Mozilla developer meetings they organized. Currently a software engineer employed by WorldGate, Pete is working on customizing Mozilla for their TV Internet Client Software. He is the co-founder of mozdev.org a site dedicated to Mozilla based projects. He is a regular Mozilla comitter and owner of various Mozdev projects including jslib and Chameleon.
Eric has been doing Mozilla development since Spring 2000, starting off with an instant-messenger client called Jabberzilla. He enjoys exploring opportunities of Jabber and Mozilla working together with new implementations, such as a collaborative whiteboard and real-time web content demonstrations. In 2002, Eric is looking forward to joining the workforce with a recent computer science degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Working on Mozilla projects has been a great resume-builder for him, and will always be an important part of his life to reflect on.
You can only surf the Net so long. You can only play so much video poker. So if you're a PC addict who's ready for some new fun, this book is your toybox. Each of the 14 projects inside includes a parts list, suggestions for finding the needed equipment, clues to the cost, helpful Web links, and complete directions. What's that? You have a few ideas of your own? Check out the suggestions in the final chapter, and start inventing your own PC toys.
The Toys
Each with a complete materials list and detailed, illustrated instructions
TiVo-like video recorder
MP3 or CD jukebox
Coffeepot controller
Telescope tracking station
Workout monitor
Home surveillance with Internet remote access
Fridge and freezer monitor
Fish tank monitor
Auto diagnostic center
In-car navigation system
Weather station
Robots
Networked video games
Model train controller
CD-ROM includes
Trial version of Pinnacle Studio
Visual GPS, freeware, and SocketWatch, shareware version
Demo versions of GoldWave and Nero Burning ROM
Unreal Tournament 2003 demo
About the Author
Barry and Marcia Press have been indulging their need to build PC toys for 25 years. Barry's creations have included a unique cable TV modem, ATM networks, a desktop computer that can analyze drug interactions, and an artificial intelligence planning system. He and Marcia are also the authors of the PC Upgrade and Repair Bible as well as several other hot-selling computer books.
Welcome to How to Do Everything: Adobe Illustrator CS4! Adobe Illustrator is the number-one vector graphics program being used today by professionals. This program is the essential tool for graphic artists, video production artists, web and interactive designers, and professionals in other industries who use graphics to communicate ideas visually in print, on the Web, in motion graphics, and via mobile devices. Adobe Illustrator CS4 is superior in design features to prior versions of the program. It has better integration with other Adobe applications and a new and improved workspace layout, plus several new and enhanced drawing tools and controls.
This book is written for illustrators, artists, designers, hobbyists, scrapbookers, craftspeople, and anyone else who wants to take their illustrations, drawings, sketches, page layouts, web designs, patterns, craft projects, and artwork into the computerized vector-art world of Illustrator. Whether you're new to Illustrator or upgrading from an earlier version, you will discover in these pages how to master the most important features of Illustrator CS4.
You don't need any prior experience with Illustrator to read this book, but you should already know how to use a computer and a mouse, know the difference between a click and a doubleclick, and understand the basic workings of a software program in order to do things like access commands from the main menu, use keyboard shortcuts and the context menu, and open and close windows and dialog boxes.
Charles Poynton's 1996 book A Technical Introduction to Digital Video became an industry favorite for its succinct, accurate, and accessible treatment of standard definition television (SDTV). In Digital Video and HDTV, Poynton augments that book with coverage of high definition television (HDTV) and compression systems.
With the help of hundreds of high quality technical illustrations, this book presents the following topics:
Charles Poynton is an independent contractor specializing in digital color imaging systems, including digital video, HDTV, and digital cinema. A Fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), Poynton was awarded the Society's prestigious David Sarnoff Gold Medal for his work to integrate video technology with computing and communications. Poynton is the author of the widely respected book, A Technical Introduction to Digital Video, published in 1996. Engineers (SMPTE), and in 1994 was awarded the Society's David Sarnoff Gold Medal for his work to integrate video technology with computing and communications. He is also the author of A Technical Introduction to Digital Video.
to model capillary forces as well as descriptions of the simulation and experimental test bench developed to study the design parameters. Using well-known concepts from surface science (such as surface tension, capillary effects, wettability, and contact angles) as inputs to mechanical models, the amount of effort required to handle micro-components is predicted. These developments are then applied in a case study concerning the pick and place of balls in a watch ball bearing.
Researchers and engineers involved in micromanipulation and precision assembly will find this a highly useful reference for microassembly system design and analysis.
Theoretical femtosecond physics is a new field of research. Theoretical investigations of atoms and molecules interacting with pulsed or continuous wave lasers of up to atomic field strengths are leading to an understanding of many challenging experimental discoveries. Laser-Matter interaction is treated on a nonperturbative level in the book using approximate and numerical solutions of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation. The light field is treated classically. Physical phenomena, ranging from ionization of atoms to the ionization and dissociation of molecules and the control of chemical reactions are presented and discussed. Theoretical background for experiments with strong and short laser pulses is given. Several exercises are included in the main text. Some detailed calculations are performed in the appendices.
About the Author
PhD at the University of Augsburg under the supervision of Prof. P. Hänggi in 1992 - Postdoctoral stays at UW, Seattle, WA, USA, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA and at the University of Notre Dame, IN, USA - Habilitation and Venia Legendi at the University of Freiburg in 1998 - Privatdozent at TU Dresden since 2000
For the technological progress in communication technology it is necessary that the advanced studies in circuit and software design are accompanied with recent results of the technological research and physics in order to exceed its limitations.
This book is a guide which treats many components used in mobile communications, and in particular focuses on non-volatile memories. It emerges following the conducting line of the non-volatile memory in the wireless system: On the one hand it develops the foundations of the interdisciplinary issues needed for design analysis and testing of the system. On the other hand it deals with many of the problems appearing when the systems are realized in industrial production. These cover the difficulties from the mobile system to the different types of non-volatile memories.
The book explores memory cards, multichip technologies, and algorithms of the software management as well as error handling. It also presents techniques of assurance for the single components and a guide through the Datasheet lectures.
The field of wireless sensor networks continues to evolve and grow in both practical and research domains. More and more wireless sensor networks are being used to gather information in real life applications. It is common to see how this technology is being applied in irrigation systems, intelligent buildings, bridges, security mechanisms, military operations, transportation-related applications, etc. At the same time, new developments in hardware, software, and communication technologies are expanding these possibilities. As in any other technology, research brings new developments and refinements and continuous improvements of current approaches that push the technology even further.
Looking toward the future, the technology seems even more promising in two directions. First, a few years from now more powerful wireless sensor devices will be available, and wireless sensor networks will have applicability in an endless number of scenarios, as they will be able to handle traffic loads not possible today, make more computations, store more data, and live longer because of better energy sources. Second, a few years from now, the opposite scenario might also be possible. The availability of very constrained, nanotechnology-made wireless sensor devices will bring a whole new world of applications, as they will be able to operate in environments and places unimaginable today. These two scenarios, at the same time, will both bring new research challenges that are always welcome to researchers.
Four significant factors have led us to update this text. The first is the breathtaking progress in technology, especially in receiver and digital techniques. The second is the advance of radio astronomy to shorter wavelengths, and the increased availability of astronomical satellites. The third is a need to reorganize some of the chapters in order to separate the basic theory, that seldom changes, from practical aspects that change often. Finally, it is our desire to enhance the text by including problem sets for each chapter. In view of this ambitious plan, we have expanded the number of authors.
In the reorganization of this edition, we have divided Chap. 4 of the 4th edition into two Chaps. 4 and 5. The first remains Chap. 4, with a slightly different title, Signal Processing and Receivers: Theory. This was expanded to include digital processing and components including samplers and digitizers. In Chap. 5, Practical Receiver Systems. we have relegated the presentations of maser and parametric amplifier front ends, which are no longer commonly used as microwave receivers in radio astronomy, to a short section on "historical developments" and We have retained and improved the presentations of current state-of-the-art devices, cooled transistor and superconducting front ends. We have also included descriptions of local oscillators and phase lock loops. Chapters 5 and 6 in the 4th edition has now become Chap. 6, Fundamentals of Antenna Theory and Chap. 7, Practical Aspects of Filled Aperture Antennas. Our goal is to have an exposition of the rather mathematical theory, in Chap. 6 followed by a treatment of the practical aspects of antennas. Chapter 7 in the 4th edition is now Chap. 8, titled Single Dish Observational Methods. Chapter 9 deals with Interferometers and Aperture Synthesis. Aperture synthesis has become the most important imaging technique in radio astronomy; this provides the only general method available for obtaining images of extremely high resolution and quality, so the discussion has been extended and improved with material pertenant to interferometers such as the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) and the Square Kilometer Array (SKA). Chapters 10 to 14 of this edition have been updated to include recent observational results. Chapter 15 of the 4th edition, Molecules in Interstellar Space, has been divided into two Chapters, Overview of Molecular Basics and Chap. 16, Molecules in the Interstellar Medium. Chapters 15 and 16 have been updated to take new developments into account.
The purpose of this book is to give a comprehensive exposition of the theory of pointwise multipliers acting in pairs of spaces of differentiable functions. The theory was essentially developed by the authors during the last thirty years and the present volume is mainly based on their results.
Part I is devoted to the theory of multipliers and encloses the following topics: trace inequalities, analytic characterization of multipliers, relations between spaces of Sobolev multipliers and other function spaces, maximal subalgebras of multiplier spaces, traces and extensions of multipliers, essential norm and compactness of multipliers, and miscellaneous properties of multipliers.
Part II concerns several applications of this theory: continuity and compactness of differential operators in pairs of Sobolev spaces, multipliers as solutions to linear and quasilinear elliptic equations, higher regularity in the single and double layer potential theory for Lipschitz domains, regularity of the boundary in $L_p$-theory of elliptic boundary value problems, and singular integral operators in Sobolev spaces.
About the Author
Vladimir Maz'ya is a professor at the University of Liverpool and professor emeritus at Linkoeping University, a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In 2004 he was awarded the Celsius medal in gold for his outstanding contributions to the theory of partial differential equations and hydrodynamics. Maz'ya published over 400 papers and 15 books in various domains of the theory of differential equations, functional analysis, approximation theory, numerical methods, and applications to mechanics and mathematical physics (for more information see
Tatyana Shaposhnikova is a professor at Linkoeping University. She works in function theory, functional analysis and their applications to partial differential and integral equations. The list of her publications contain three books and more than 70 articles. Together with V. Maz'ya she was awarded the Verdaguer Prize of the French Academy of Sciences in 2003 (for more information see
Both modern mathematical music theory and computer science are strongly influenced by the theory of categories and functors. One outcome of this research is the data format of denotators, which is based on set-valued presheaves over the category of modules and diaffine homomorphisms. The functorial approach of denotators deals with generalized points in the form of arrows and allows the construction of a universal concept architecture. This architecture is ideal for handling all aspects of music, especially for the analysis and composition of highly abstract musical works.
This book presents an introduction to the theory of module categories and the theory of denotators, as well as the design of a software system, called Rubato Composer, which is an implementation of the category-theoretic concept framework. The application is written in portable Java and relies on plug-in components, so-called rubettes, which may be combined in data flow networks for the generation and manipulation of denotators.
The Rubato Composer system is open to arbitrary extension and is freely available under the GPL license. It allows the developer to build specialized rubettes for tasks that are of interest to composers, who in turn combine them to create music. It equally serves music theorists, who use them to extract information from and manipulate musical structures. They may even develop new theories by experimenting with the many parameters that are at their disposal thanks to the increased flexibility of the functorial concept architecture.
Two contributed chapters by Guerino Mazzola and Florian Thalmann illustrate the application of the theory as well as the software in the development of compositional tools and the creation of a musical work with the help of the Rubato framework.
Embedded systems are ubiquitous. These systems are found in most consumer electronics, automotive, government, military, communications, and medical equipment. Most individuals in developed countries have many such systems and use them daily, but relatively few people realize that these systems actually contain embedded computer systems. Although the fi eld of embedded systems is young, the use and importance of these systems is increasing, and the fi eld is rapidly growing and maturing.
This book is intended for persons who develop embedded systems, or for those who would like to know more about the process of developing such systems. Although embedded systems developers are typically software engineers or electrical engineers, many people from other disciplines have made signifi cant contributions to this fi eld. This book is specifi cally targeted toward embedded applications that must be small, fast, reliable, and deterministic.
The indispensable guide for all scientists, engineers and students who wish to use Microsoft Excel to its full potential.
Completely updated guide for scientists, engineers and students who want to use Microsoft Excel 2007 to its full potential.
Electronic spreadsheet analysis has become part of the everyday work of researchers in all areas of engineering and science. Microsoft Excel, as the industry standard spreadsheet, has a range of scientific functions that can be utilized for the modeling, analysis and presentation of quantitative data. This text provides a straightforward guide to using these functions of Microsoft Excel, guiding the reader from basic principles through to more complicated areas such as formulae, charts, curve-fitting, equation solving, integration, macros, statistical functions, and presenting quantitative data.
Key Features:
* Content written specifically for the requirements of science and engineering students and professionals working with Microsoft Excel, brought fully up to date with the new Microsoft Office release of Excel 2007. * Features of Excel 2007 are illustrated through a wide variety of examples based in technical contexts, demonstrating the use of the program for analysis and presentation of experimental results. * Updated with new examples, problem sets, and applications. New website with data sets, downloadable spreadsheets and other useful resources.
About the Author
Bernard Liengme attended Imperial College in London and received a BSc & PhD in Chemistry. He also received post-docs at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburg and the University of British Columbia. He has conducted extensive reseach in surface chemistry and Mossbauer Effect. He has been at St Francis Xavier University in Canada since 1968 as professor, Associate Dean and Registrar as well as teaching chemistry and computer science.
Get the most out of Pro Tools with the definitive guidebook! Covering the LE, M-Powered, and HD versions of Pro Tools for music, post, and multimedia users at all levels, Pro Tools 7 Power!, Second Edition is the perfect resource for both newcomers looking to get up and running, and more advanced users who would like a complete desk reference on the new version. Completely updated for Pro Tools 7.4, everything from The companion CD-ROM includes more than 60 minutes of interactive movie tutorials from Cool School Interactus™ that help reinforce what you've learned.
About the Author
Colin MacQueen is a musician, composer, technical writer, sound designer and virtual audio engineer. He has been involved with the music and video industries for years, both in production and as a live performer, as a Digidesign distributor in Spain and as an educator on digital audio-related topics. Colin co-authored Pro Tools Power! and Digital Audio Dictionary and wrote and produced all the movie tutorials for the interactive CD-ROMs: "CSi Starter – Pro Tools LE", and "CSi Starter – Cubase SX2", and the IK Multimedia movie tutorials on "CSi volume 10". He was a contributing writer or editor on other CD-ROM volumes in the CSi series. In addition, he has served as an independent composer, producer and sound designer for many interactive CD-ROM titles. Colin is a freelance writer on digital audio topics and has taught digital audio courses at both the university level and at broadcast schools.
Steve Albanese is an interactive media producer, audio engineer, and entrepreneur. Steve is currently President and founder of TutorialFACTORY and TutorialDEPOT, where he specializes in the development and online distribution of HOW TO video content for platforms ranging from mobile devices through large-screen HD systems. His years of educational and development experience include his role as Media Production Supervisor at the Recording Workshop, Chief Instructor at Pro School Midwest, President and founder of Cool Breeze Systems, Inc., and creator of the Cool School Interactus training environments. Steve has also worked for years as an audio professional, recording, mixing and mastering many music projects, as well as posting videos and films, television commercials, radio spots, and interactive media. |
Bridgeway
Bridgeway Math is a remedial math course written specifically to be used as an independent study course. No teacher's guides, no extra work, no extra instruction needed.
Instead, it provides step by step easy to follow instructions to the student and plenty of practice to ensure that they are really mastering each concept.
Bridgeway English is designed to provide essential language, writing, grammar and communication skills necessary for future success.
Bridgeway Math is set up to prepare students for high school level math. Therefore, it is ideal for the struggling high school student who needs to gain essential skills, for the upper level high school student who needs a course that will prepare him for life beyond high school and for the middle school student who needs some basic review before moving on to Algebra I.
Bridgeway Math presents math in a way that works! Kids just get it and find that they are able to succeed as they move on to more difficult concepts. The order makes sense, the easy to understand teaching and instructions, the number of practice questions for each concept all work together to ensure success.
This math course starts with the basics of place value, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with the premise that without these foundational skills, math will never come easy to a student. From there, students move through problem solving, fractions and decimals, basic pre-algebra and geometry and all the concepts necessary to prepare a student for success in the upper level math courses.
Starting with the basics of nouns and verbs and moving on to writing sentences, paragraphs, resumes and essays, this course is great for middle school students preparing for high school, for high school students who need to gain essential English skills, and for adults who hope to gain success in language and communication.
This remedial English course does not teach literature. It is a skills development course designed for students who need help with grammar, with writing, with usage, and with skills required for the realities of life. Written in a step by step fashion with each new skill building on earlier skills, students gain confidence quickly and are able to experience success. |
Looking Glass is an interactive physics package that helps students visualize and understand the effects of optical components on light rays. While creating and exploring their own lenses and mirrors, students encounter the core concepts in opticsGraph is a program for drawing graphs of mathematical functions in a coordinate system. Graphs may be added with different color and line styles. It is possible to evaluate a function at an entered point or tracing the function with the mouse.
Many programs generate numeric output which needs to be presented graphically. Statmaster is a simple way to do that, reading a text file with data arranged in a space-separated table, and drawing up to 16 pages of histograms and XY plots.
FAS Calculator is an expression calculator which allows you to directly enter an expression to be evaluated. More than one hundred functions are supported, including algebraic, transcendental, trigonometric, hyperbolic, engineering functionsMaster Algebra in 24 hours! This Tutorial. intended for mature students, covers the Algebra Topics taught in School and required for College. It makes Algebra easy by carefully explaining the Algebra Rules with examples of how to apply them.
Finds the relative maxima and minima of functions of several variables in a given interval. You control the maximum error in the computations. Intervals may be explored in search of multiple solutions.
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Mathematical Excursions - With Cd - 04 edition
Summary: A new text for the liberal arts math course by a seasoned author team, Mathematical Excursions, is uniquely designed to help students see math at work in the contemporary world. Using the proven Aufmann Interactive Method, students learn to master problem-solving in meaningful contexts. In addition, multi-part Excursion exercises emphasize collaborative learning. The text's extensive topical coverage offers instructors flexibility in designing a course that meets the...show moreir students' needs and curriculum requirements.
The Excursions activity and corresponding Excursion Exercises, denoted by an icon, conclude each section, providing opportunities for in-class cooperative work, hands-on learning, and development of critical-thinking skills. These activities are also ideal for projects or extra credit assignments. The Excursions are designed to reinforce the material that has just been covered in the section in a fun and engaging manner that will enhance a student's journey and discovery of mathematics.
The proven Aufmann Interactive Method ensures that students try concepts and manipulate real-life data as they progress through the material. Every objective contains at least one set of matched-pair examples. The method begins with a worked-out example with a solution in numerical and verbal formats to address different learning styles. The matched problem, called Check Your Progress, is left for the student to try. Each problem includes a reference to a fully worked out solution in an appendix to which the student can refer for immediate feedback, concept reinforcement, identification of problem areas, and prevention of frustration.
Each Chapter Opener begins with a short introduction to a real data application, which is then highlighted again in one Excursions activity and in the corresponding Excursion Exercises at the end of a section. This specific Excursion will be denoted by an icon. A section-by-section table of contents is accompanied by a brief summary of the topics that will be covered in the chapterLockwood, Joanne S. : Plymouth State College
Joanne Lockwood is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire. She is co-author with Aufmann and Vernon Barker on the hardback developmental series, Business Mathematics, Algebra with Trigonometry for College Students, and numerous software ancillaries that accompany Aufmann titles. She is also co-authoring Mathematical Excursions with Aufmann |
The purpose of this course is to further develop linear and nonlinear patterns such as quadratic and exponential functions. Students will be able to write expressions, solve linear systems, and graphically represent these functions through modeling. In addition, this course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of data analysis, probability, and geometry. There is major emphasis on investigation and making sense of problem situations in order to generalize and communicate mathematics both orally and in writing. A graphing calculator is required for this course. |
The following is a list of topics that will be covered in
this course along with the chapter and section numbers. The chapter and section numbers
are taken from the textbook "Vector Calculus"
(5th Edition), by J. Marsden and A. Tromba. There will also be several concepts presented
that are not in the book.
CHAPTER 5. DOUBLE AND TRIPLE INTEGRALS
5.2 The double integral over a rectangle
5.3 The double integral over more general regions
5.4 Changing the order of integration
5.5 The triple integral
CHAPTER 6. THE CHANGE OF VARIABLES FORUMLA AND APPLICATIONS OF INTEGRATION
6.1 The geometry of maps from R2 to R2
6.2 The change of variables theorem
6.3 Applications of double and triple integrals |
Objectives :
The school aims to develop research on discrete mathematics
in West Africa, and more generally on topics at the interface
between mathematics and computer science.
It is a followup of the thematic semester "Mathematics and computer
science : towards new interactions" that was organised at CIRM (Marseille)
in 2010, and is supported by the African network of geometry and
algebra applied to development (RAGAAD) and by the cooperation
agreement between Université de la Méditerranée (Marseille) and
Université Polytechnique de Bobo-Dioulasso.
The proposed lectures cover various topics that are strongly linked
with each other : combinatorics on words, symbolic dynamics,
tilings and cellular automata, graphs. Additionally, the school
includes an initiation to the free mathematical software Sage,
and to its combinatorics library Sage-Combinat. |
Find a Metuchen PrecalculusAn introduction to variables. The number-line is labeled and the different types of numbers are defined. Students manipulate simple equations, and practice constructing equations based on real world applications |
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Founded in 1888 to further mathematical research and scholarship, the American Mathematical Society fulfills its mission through programs and services that promote mathematical research and its uses, strengthen mathematical education, and foster awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and to everyday life.
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is the world's largest organization devoted to the interests of collegiate mathematics. Members of the MAA receive many valuable benefits for modest dues. These benefits are designed to stimulate interest in mathematics by providing expository books and articles on contemporary mathematics and on recent developments at the frontiers of mathematical research, and by exchanging information about important events in the mathematical world. A major emphasis of the MAA is the teaching of mathematics at the collegiate level, but anyone who is interested in mathematics is welcome to join.
To ensure the strongest interactions between mathematics and other scientific and technological communities, it remains the policy of SIAM to advance the application of mathematics and computational science to engineering, industry, science, and society; promote research that will lead to effective new mathematical and computational methods and techniques for science, engineering, industry, and society; and provide media for the exchange of information and ideas among mathematicians, engineers, and scientists.
The American Statistical Association (ASA) is a scientific and educational society founded in 1839 with the following mission: To promote excellence in the application of statistical science across the wealth of human endeavor.
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics is organized to encourage an active interest in mathematics and its teachings and to work toward the improvement of mathematics education programs in Michigan.
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Kappa Mu Epsilon an honor society in Mathematics promotes the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. The chapters' members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields who have maintained standards of scholarship, have professional merit, and have attained academic distinction.
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Pi in the Sky is a semi-annual periodical designated for high school students in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, with the purpose of promoting mathematics, establishing direct contact with teachers and students, increasing the involvement of high school students in mathematical activities, and promoting careers in mathematical sciences.
MathWorld is a comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers. Like the vibrant and constantly evolving discipline of mathematics, this site is continuously updated to include new material and incorporate new discoveries.
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A set of complex problems in real analysis are solved in detail
A subset X of R2 or R3 is convex if whenever x and y are in X the segment connecting them is also in X.
Using this definition, a series of problems are presented and solved. Organized by chapter, they are
Chapter 1) Problems in which convexity is used either by analogy or for subsidiary arguments *) The intersection of connected open sets *) Approximations to homomorphisms of R2 onto itself *) On the projection of a plane set of finite linear measure
Chapter 2) Problems which can be reduced to problems on convex sets *) Covering a three-dimensional set with sets of smaller diameter
Chapter 4) Problems concerned with the structure of subclasses of the class of convex sets *) The asymmetry of curves of constant width *) Sets of constant width contained in a set of given minimal width *) Extremal properties of triangles circumscribing plane convex sets *) On the closest packing by equilateral triangles
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This text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students examines problems concerning convex sets in real Euclidean spaces of 2 or 3 dimensions. It illustrates the different ways in which convexity can enter into the formulation as the solution to different problems in these spaces. 1957 edition. |
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The Mathematics Department offers a wide variety of sequential courses. Students should select these courses according to their demonstrated performance in previous courses, teacher recommendations, their personal motivation, career goals / interests, and their mathematical aptitudes. Students requiring extra support in Algebra I and Geometry will be recommended to an appropriate math lab.
The honors mathematics curriculum is conceptually equivalent to a four-course, advanced placement sequence with very high expectations. Only students who have a special desire to be pushed beyond the routine and are highly motivated in mathematics should consider honors courses. Students enrolled in honors classes are expected to think creatively and to extend concepts beyond basic ideas with very little time spent on drill and practice.
An integral part of the honors program is participation in Math Team. Honors students, starting in grade 9, are strongly encouraged to be active members of the Math Team. This activity exposes younger students to topics and techniques that will challenge them in future courses. Upperclassmen have an opportunity to stay current on all areas of math, not just those covered in their present math course. Participation in Math Team provides students with a definite advantage in current and future math studies.
Graphing calculators are used in a variety of math courses. The math department uses and supports the TI-83/84 graphing calculator in their classroom instruction.
This course is a first year algebra course designed to build upon the student's understanding of basic algebraic concepts. The course focuses on linear functions, equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations. In addition, the course includes an introduction to a variety of topics such as quadratic and exponential functions, and probability and statistics which are then explored in more depth and detail in Geometry and Algebra II. Applications of concepts are included throughout the course in order to offer a concrete learning experience.
This is a first-year accelerated algebra course designed to build upon, and enrich, the student's understanding of basic algebraic concepts. This course will look at algebra from a concrete, problem-solving approach as well as from a conceptual point of view. Students will solve equations and inequalities, and make graphs of families of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, radical, and rational). Success in this fast-paced course depends on diligent effort outside of class hours.
This course covers the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry, including some introductory proof writing. Also included are other topics such as coordinate geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and area and volume of two- and three- dimensional shapes and objects.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I or approval of the department.
The core content of this course is typical of traditional Euclidean Geometry courses, with strong emphasis on deductive proofs. The honors class is significantly more demanding than the Geometry class with emphasis on more abstract reasoning and challenging non-routine problem solving.
Prerequisites: B or better in Algebra I Honors or approval of the department.
Students enrolled in this second year algebra class will spend significant time on a variety of functions such as exponential, quadratic, and logarithmic. Matrices, systems of equations, and trigonometry are also covered.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry or approval of the department.
Students will spend extensive time on analyzing, graphing and solving a variety of equations, such as exponential, quadratic, polynomial, logarithmic and periodic. Matrices, systems of equations, and trigonometry are also covered. The honors class will focus on advanced problems and applications and students are expected to challenge themselves on non-routine problems.
Prerequisites: B or better in Honors Geometry or approval of the department.
Honors Precalculus synthesizes work completed in previous honors math courses. It focuses on understanding the relationship between different functions such as exponential and logarithmic using their equations, graphs and applications. A comprehensive study of trigonometric functions is central to the course along with further work in areas of discrete mathematics covering areas such as sequences and series and probability. The course also introduces students to the basic concepts of calculus.
Prerequisites: B or better in Honors Algebra II or approval of the department.
This course is recommended for students whose first college math course may be linked to the social sciences or business majors. The course will be an introduction to statistics covering topics including descriptive statistics, experimental design, simulations and introductory probability.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra II or approval of the department.
This class is a sequel to Statistics I. The class will go more deeply into the topics in semester I, particularly simulations and modeling. The class will also cover introductory inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Students will design their own statistical studies and report on the use of statistics in research.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Statistics I or approval of the department.
This course is a semester course designed for students who have completed Statistics I and plan to enroll in a Pre-Calculus/Calculus sequence in college. The course focuses on a comprehensive study of trigonometry and functions. Students will also work to strengthen algebraic skills associated with these topics.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Statistics I or approval of the department.
This class strictly follows the Advanced Placement curriculum outlined by the College Board. All students will be required to take the AP Exam in May. Students will work with one- and two-variable data, correlation, regression, normal and non-normal distributions, experimental design, inference and confidence intervals. The course contains extensive writing and justification of student work. Students should be prepared to commit time outside of class in studying for the AP Exam.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra II or approval of the department.
This course is offered to students who have pursued an accelerated program of studies in mathematics. The content is similar to that normally encountered in the first semester or two of college Calculus. Students are required to take the AP Calculus AB exam at the end of this course.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: B or better in Honors Pre-Calculus or approval of the department. |
Mathematics for Economists
9780393957334
ISBN:
0393957330
Pub Date: 1994 Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Summary: An abundance of applications to current economic analysis, illustrativediagrams, thought-provoking exercises, careful proofs, and a flexibleorganization-these are the advantages that Mathematics for Economists brings to today's classroom |
With roots in the nineteenth century, Lie theory has since found many and varied applications in mathematics and mathematical physics, to the point where it is now regarded as a classical branch of mathematics in its own right. This graduate text focuses on the study of semisimple Lie algebras, developing the necessary theory along the way. The material covered ranges from basic definitions of Lie groups to the classification of finite-dimensional representations of semisimple Lie algebras. Written in an informal style, this is a contemporary introduction to the subject which emphasizes the main concepts of the proofs and outlines the necessary technical details, allowing the material to be conveyed concisely. Based on a lecture course given by the author at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, the book includes numerous exercises and worked examples and is ideal for graduate courses on Lie groups and Lie algebras. less |
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This site contains a large collection of tutorial resources. The math topics covered include Pre-calculus, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Probability, and applications of mathematics in physics and engineering. Many of the tutorials include interactive Java-based applets that help with deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
Learning Goals:
To provide tutorials in various areas of mathematics, including precalculus, calculus, geometry, and statistics.
Target Student Population:
Undergraduate students taking courses in any of the areas covered.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic algebra.
Type of Material:
This material is designed as tutorials, but many of the applets could also be used in classroom demonstrations.
Recommended Uses:
In-class demonstration or as a part of a guided or self-guided study.
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A Java-enabled Web browser.
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: This site contains a wealth of tutorial resources, both interactive and non-interactive, in algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics. The non-interactive resources include solved problems and practice quizzes (some inside applets). The interactive resources mostly involve guided assignments using graph-based applets. While some of these assignments are straightforward, such as finding the number of x-intercepts on a graph, many others explore deeper concepts such as the relationship between the difference quotient of a function and the slope of a tangent line. These deeper explorations are generally experiment-based in that the student is instructed to change various parameters and observe the results. All of the graphs expand to full screen which should make them useful also for classroom demonstrations.
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With clear and ample instructions and detailed examples, students seeking help in undergraduate mathematics should be well-rewarded by visiting this site. However, the more sophisticated interactive tutorials may require the aid of an instructor. This is not the fault of the site; it is simply a recognition that learning through experimentation requires skills and motivation that many students lack. And while the site says nothing about its value for classroom demonstrations, there is obviously a great potential here.
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Most of the Java applets are intuitive and easy to use. There is quite adequate instruction provided for the technical aspects throughout the site, and the problems and solutions are well-explained. Even in the non-interactive parts, one finds a great number of illustrative graphs.
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Initially, some of the applets would not work in Firefox. After upgrading Java and then re-installing the upgrade, these difficulties seem to be resolved. Internet Explorer played all the applets without a hitch.
While most applets are easy to use, there are exceptions. For example, the "Explore Graphs of Functions" applet requires the use an "edit box" in the pull-down menu. Finding this and using it to change parameter values and function definitions is awkward.
While navigation is straightforward for the most part, for a site as complex as this one with many interconnecting hyperlinked topics, a subject index would be highly desirable. So, for example, if one were studying the derivative and could look that up in the subject index, all examples, quizzes, and applets pertaining to the "derivative" could be easily explored. As it is, one must click on all calculus topics both in the table of contents and in the left-hand margin of the front page and then search the linking pages for references to the derivative. It is a bit slow and cumbersome. |
This forum is for basic math questions relating to any sort of arithmetic, solving for x problems, 2-d graphing, logarithms and things like this.
If your question contains anything concerning limits, end behavior or basic function analysis put it in the Pre-Calc forum. If you question has anything to do with Calculus, meaning derivatives, integrals and all applications of these, put it in the Calculus forum. If your question is about anything other than basic matrix calculations, like adding, scalar multiplication and determinants of 2x2 matrices, it should go in the Linear Algebra forum.
These are some good examples but not completely comprehensive. Use your head when selecting the forum you make your thread in and it will get you help faster. |
course is the second part of a two-part sequence covering Algebra 1. The student will use his knowledge of real number operations, expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions to solve algebra concepts. This course will introduce the student to exponents and use those exponent rules to solve exponential functions. The student will learn how to identify and solve polynomial equations using a variety of methods including factoring. The student will also learn how to work with quadratic functions and equations and represent both of those on a coordinate plane. Students will work with and solve both radical and rational expressions and equations. Finally, the student will be introduced to statistics and learn to how use data to apply to probability problems in theory in and real-world scenarios. |
This four-course sequence is designed to recognize the developments in the advanced math high school
curricula or college calculus and, using that as a starting point, continue mathematical training in the
spirit of higher level mathematics and theoretical science and engineering.
Among the paths into advanced mathematics, both for its own sake and for its utility in other disciplines,
Advanced Calculus places the greatest emphasis on understanding and proofs of key ideas.
Students are assumed to have learned most standard calculus
computations in high school, Math 1131Q-1132Q or Math 1151Q-1152Q;
for
that reason, students taking Math 2141 retain their AP calculus
and ECE
calculus credit. For non-math majors, successful completion of the
sequence will satisfy the requirements for a minor in mathematics.
The initial course (Math 2141) differs from the standard AP
Calculus curriculum in that little attention will be devoted to
routine
drill and more attention given to theory and a deeper level of
understanding. Throughout the sequence, the order of the material
covered will be substantively different from standard calculus
courses
such as our 1131Q-1132Q-2110Q-2410Q or 1151Q-1152Q-2130Q-2420Q
sequences. Starting with series, drill will be included but the
emphasis on thinking rather than memorization is retained.
Analysis or advanced calculus courses cover much of the same
material as do calculus courses but the different point of view
makes
that kinship virtually unrecognizable to people who have only
taken
skill-oriented math courses. The theoretical point of view is
essential
to advanced study in mathematics and is a fundamental need for
people
planning careers involving theoretical science and engineering.
Indeed,
the emphasis on theory is accompanied by practice in how to "learn
from
one's mistakes." Since quality experimental work rarely succeeds
on the
first try, one must gain insight from previous tries in all of
these
areas.
The second edition of Apostol's Calculus, Vol. 1 (ISBN:
9780471000051) will be the text for the first two semesters.
The sequence requires serious effort and mathematical talent.
It is designed as a course for entering freshmen and also for
sophomores who have taken calculus at the university. The freshmen
who
have taken calculus in high school should have grades which are
the
equivalent of a 4 or 5 on the AP AB-calculus exam and a score of
over
700 on the Math SAT. Registration
for Math 2141 requires permission of either of the instructors;
their
names will be available either on the Mathematics Department
website or
on PeopleSoft.
If you think you are interested in, and qualified for, the
sequence, please contact either of the instructors before or
during
registration or during the week before classes. For more
information,
you might want to read an informal
discussion of Advanced Calculus.
The prequisite for any of the subsequent courses is its
predecessor or permission of the instructor. Each semester of this
sequence is 4 credits. It may be taken for honors credit but is
open to
any qualified student. |
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All books of class I to XII are available in pdf format for reading online and download.
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Mathematics of Finance
What problems does it solve?
Over the past two decades, new quantitative techniques have transformed the investment process and the finance industry. Today, banks and other financial institutions gain competitive advantage through technical innovation. Powerful mathematical models are used to measure risk, and value complicated transactions. Computational methods transform these theories into tools that sit at the fingertips of traders, portfolio managers, regulators, and risk managers, bringing greater efficiency and rigor to financial markets. These developments have led to a large and growing demand for talented people trained in the mathematics of finance.
New kinds of financial instruments called "derivative securities" have become major tools of financial planning for corporations, banks, mutual funds, and other large financial institutions. Called derivative securities because their value is derived from values of other commodities in the market, these include (mixtures of) currency repurchase agreements, put and call options, and futures contracts of various kinds. Making mathematical models of these financial instruments has become a rapidly growing part of applied mathematics, and the mathematical models are used to understand the value and the hedging structure of many of the derivatives. Typical models are based upon stochastic (i.e., time-dependent) partial differential equations that are usually solved by numerical techniques. See [PR] for a discussion of this relatively new field of mathematics. Several Mathematics in Finance Master Programs have been established in some of nation's most prestigious institutes, and a list can be found at the weblink below in 3).
What should one study in college?
Mathematical topics that are of particular use in the mathematics of finance are calculus, differential and finite difference equations, probability and statistics, numerical analysis, and modern algebra. Stochastic modeling courses could also be valuable as might courses in mathematics and other departments that study the diffusion, or heat, equation. Other valuable courses outside of mathematics include courses in finance, mathematical economics, and perhaps other social science courses that use game theory to model human behavior. |
Challenge Math For the Elementary and Middle School Student (Second Edition)
Book Description: This book explains difficult math concepts in an easy to understand and entertaining format using cartoons and drawings. Children love the real world connections between math and science and will be challenged by over 1000 problems in areas such as algebra, astronomy, trigonometry, probability, and more. Answers are included in the back of the book. A great resource for those of any age who love math. Challenge Math is designed for children in grades 4-8 with higher math abilitiy and interest but could be used by older students and adults as well. Contains 20 chapters with instruction and problems at three levels of difficulty. Challenge Math can be used by children independently or in a classroom setting. This edition not only contains answers, but it also contains step by step solutions to the problems.
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Mathematics Theory Tests and Solutions for Grades 9-12- By Liliana Usvat
This book is designed primarily to assist students in acquiring knowledge and proficiency in the high school mathematics. It includes a thorough coverage of algebra, plane trigonometry, plane analytic geometry together with selected topics in solid analytic geometry and a brief introduction to the calculus.
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In a departure from traditional teaching methods, this text focuses on theory more than computations, relying on independent study. Its material is geared toward aspects of high-school mathematics that promise to prove particularly useful
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Right-Ordered Groups (Siberian School of Algebra and Logic)
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The Manga Guide to Calculus
wi...more with Noriko as she learns that calculus is more than just a class designed to weed out would-be science majors. You'll see that calculus is a useful way to understand the patterns in physics, economics, and the world around us, with help from real-world examples like probability, supply and demand curves, the economics of pollution, and the density of Shochu (a Japanese liquor).
Mr. Seki teaches Noriko how to:
Use differentiation to understand a function's rate of change Apply the fundamental theorem of calculus, and grasp the relationship between a function's derivative and its integral Integrate and differentiate trigonometric and other complicated functions Use multivariate calculus and partial differentiation to deal with tricky functions Use Taylor Expansions to accurately imitate difficult functions with polynomials Whether you're struggling through a calculus course for the first time or you just need a painless refresher, you'll find what you're looking for in The Manga Guide to Calculus.
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Math 2413 Calculus I Information
LSC-CyFair Math Department
Course Description Functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of differentiation and an introduction to applications of the definite integral.
Course Learning Outcomes The student will: • Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals. • Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity, and differentiability at a point. • Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits. • Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions. • Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-world situations and determine solutions to applied problems. • Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. • Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. • Use implicit differentiation to solve related rates problems.
Getting Started Materials Review Exercises in MyMathLab that can be copied into your own course. Copy "getting started" assignments from Chapter 1 of jezek34081 in MyMathLab. |
Math Mechanixs is a FREE and easy to use scientific and engineering math software program. (FREE registration is required after 30 days of usage). Math Mechanixs has an integrated Scientific Calculator and Math Editor that allows the you to compute complex functions and expressions while keeping detailed notes on your work. You can save your worksheet and share it with others. Math Mechanixs also includes a comprehensive and extendable function library with over 280 predefined functions. There are 91 advanced statistical functions including a complete set of random number generators and continuous distribution functions following a variety of statistical distributions. The function library is also extendable allowing you to create your own functions and categories. The function library is even more powerful when combined with our unique function solver, which provides a quick and easy way to solve real and complex roots of polynomials. Math Mechanixs has a calculus utility for performing single, double and triple integration and differentiation plus a curve fitting utility for data modeling using an nth order polynomial. A matrix utility allows you to perform matrix mathematics plus solve sets of linear algebraic equations. There is also an integrated context sensitive help system with numerous tutorials in .wmv file format which will significantly reduce the time it takes to learn Math MechanixsMarketBuddy Windows 3.0 - Market any product on the Internet. MarketBuddy can reduce the human effort required to market any product or service using the power and worldwide reach of the Internet. |
What covers in a math workshop? •Review past/current contents each week. •Improve study and time management skills as well as reduce math anxiety. •Develop academic support network linked to specific classes with other students. •Work collaboratively to critically analyze course contents to improve understanding of complex material with workshop facilitators. •Provide opportunity to become actively involved in the course material. •Discover study and test preparation strategies.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Students just show up during the time scheduled.
Does it count for extra credit?
It depends on each instructor.
Does it count for the DLA?
It depends on each instructor.
Some instructors might allow Math 80/81 workshop to be counted as DLAs.
Welcome to Santa Ana College Math Center!
The Math Center is a resource center that provides individual and group assistance in mathematics. The Math Center also facilitates Directed Learning Activities. Faculty instructors, instructional assistants, and Student tutors are available to assist students with challenging topics, answer questions, encourage understanding, and provide support for all math students. Students also have access to textbooks, graphing calculators, instructional videos, and computer programs.
Math Center's Goals
To help some students further develop basic skills in mathematics and keep them coming to school.
To assist other students to further sharpen their pre-existing math skills and advance through math courses.
To guide all students toward success in math and encourage them to excel through their scholastic endeavors and beyond. |
Contains a wealth of inequalities used in linear analysis, and explains in detail how they are used. The book begins with Cauchy's inequality and ends with Grothendieck's inequality, in between one finds the Loomis-Whitney inequality, maximal inequalities, inequalities of Hardy and of Hilbert, hypercontractive and logarithmic Sobolev inequalities, Beckner's inequality, and many, many more. The inequalities are used to obtain properties of function spaces, linear operators between them, and of special classes of operators such as absolutely summing operators. This textbook complements and fills out standard treatments, providing many diverse applications: for example, the Lebesgue decomposition theorem and the Lebesgue density theorem, the Hilbert transform and other singular integral operators, the martingale convergence theorem, eigenvalue distributions, Lidskii's trace formula, Mercer's theorem and Littlewood's 4/3 theorem. It will broaden the knowledge of postgraduate and research students, and should also appeal to their teachers, and all who work in linear analysis. |
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Elementary Number Theory, CourseSmart eTextbook, 6th Edition
Description
Elementary Number Theory, Sixth Edition, blends classical theory with modern applications and is notable for its outstanding exercise sets. A full range of exercises, from basic to challenging, helps students explore key concepts and push their understanding to new heights. Computational exercises and computer projects are also available. Reflecting many years of professor feedback, this edition offers new examples, exercises, and applications, while incorporating advancements and discoveries in number theory made in the past few years. CourseSmart textbooks do not include any media or print supplements that come packaged with the bound book.
Table of Contents
P. What is Number Theory?
1. The Integers.
Numbers and Sequences.
Sums and Products.
Mathematical Induction.
The Fibonacci Numbers.
2. Integer Representations and Operations.
Representations of Integers.
Computer Operations with Integers.
Complexity of Integer Operations.
3. Primes and Greatest Common Divisors.
Prime Numbers.
The Distribution of Primes.
Greatest Common Divisors.
The Euclidean Algorithm.
The Fundemental Theorem of Arithmetic.
Factorization Methods and Fermat Numbers.
Linear Diophantine Equations.
4. Congruences.
Introduction to Congruences.
Linear Congrences.
The Chinese Remainder Theorem.
Solving Polynomial Congruences.
Systems of Linear Congruences.
Factoring Using the Pollard Rho Method.
5. Applications of Congruences.
Divisibility Tests.
The perpetual Calendar.
Round Robin Tournaments.
Hashing Functions.
Check Digits.
6. Some Special Congruences.
Wilson's Theorem and Fermat's Little Theorem.
Pseudoprimes.
Euler's Theorem.
7. Multiplicative Functions.
The Euler Phi-Function.
The Sum and Number of Divisors.
Perfect Numbers and Mersenne Primes.
Mobius Inversion. Partitions.
8. Cryptology.
Character Ciphers.
Block and Stream Ciphers.
Exponentiation Ciphers.
Knapsack Ciphers.
Cryptographic Protocols and Applications.
9. Primitive Roots.
The Order of an Integer and Primitive Roots.
Primitive Roots for Primes.
The Existence of Primitive Roots.
Index Arithmetic.
Primality Tests Using Orders of Integers and Primitive Roots.
Universal Exponents.
10. Applications of Primitive Roots and the Order of an Integer.
Pseudorandom Numbers.
The EIGamal Cryptosystem.
An Application to the Splicing of Telephone Cables.
11. Quadratic Residues.
Quadratic Residues and nonresidues.
The Law of Quadratic Reciprocity.
The Jacobi Symbol.
Euler Pseudoprimes.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs.
12. Decimal Fractions and Continued.
Decimal Fractions.
Finite Continued Fractions.
Infinite Continued Fractions.
Periodic Continued Fractions.
Factoring Using Continued Fractions.
13. Some Nonlinear Diophantine Equations.
Pythagorean Triples.
Fermat's Last Theorem.
Sums of Squares.
Pell's Equation. Congruent Numbers.
14. The Gaussian Integers.
Gaussian Primes.
Unique Factorization of Gaussian Integers.
Gaussian Integers and Sums of Squares |
NST IA Elementary Mathematics for Biologists
Welcome to EMB!
Course Coordinator: Dr Bill Broadhurst ([email protected])
Elementary Mathematics for Biologists
is a first year course in the Natural Sciences Tripos, taught primarily by biologists
who use basic mathematics in their research. Lecturers are drawn from the
Departments of Biochemistry; Experimental Psychology; Physiology, Development and Neuroscience; Pharmacology
and from the Computer Laboratory.
It is one of two courses in mathematics specially designed for first year biologists:
Elementary Mathematics for Biologists is for students who have not done A level mathematics or its equivalent. It aims to provide students with a toolkit of basic mathematical techniques used in biology.
Mathematical Biology is for students who have studied mathematics to A level or equivalent, introducing more advanced applications of mathematical, statistical and computing methods for biological problems. |
Kahn Academy
Submitted by Howard, from Portland, OR, who is not affiliated with the site.
What started out as Sal Kahn making a few algebra videos for his cousins has grown to over 2,100 videos and exercises and assessments covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history. While there isn't a URL for just the math videos, they are easy to navigate to, with the drop down menu. Includes all levels of math from basic arithmetic to calculus. |
Catalog Description: This course is intended to be a one-semester survey of Calculus topics specifically for Biology majors. Topics include limits, derivatives, integration, and their applications, particularly to problems related to the life sciences. The emphasis throughout is more on practical applications and less on theory. Pre-requisite: grade of C in Math 180, or suitable placement score. This course qualifies as a General Education course, G9.
Text:Calculus for the Life Sciences, by Bittinger, Brand, and Quintanilla (Pearson-Addison-Wesley, 2006).
Note: I have chosen a text that includes a nice collection of problems that are oriented toward applications of calculus to the life sciences. So this course really has two characteristics: (1) it is something of a "Calculus lite", a little less emphasis on theory and proof that the traditional course, and (2) it has a particular emphasis on applications in the life sciences.
General Education Core Skill Objectives
1. Thinking Skills: Students engage in the process of inquiry and problem solving, which involves both critical and creative thinking.
(a) The student understands the "big problems" in the development of differential calculus, the tangent problem and the area under the curve problem.
(b) The student understands the mathematical concept of Limit.
(c) The student explores differentiation and works with differentiation formulas for a variety of functions, including exponential and logarithmic functions, and the applications of these methods, especially to problems from the realm of life sciences
(d) The student explores integration and a variety of integration techniques, and applications of these techniques to a variety of problems, especially those related to the life sciences.
2. Communication Skills: Students communicate effectively orally and in writing in an appropriate manner both personally and professionally.
(a) The student does group work (labs and practice exams) throughout the course, involving both written and oral communication.
(b) The student uses technology - graphing calculators and DERIVE in the computer labs - to solve problems and to be able to communicate solutions and explore options.
(c) The student will use the language of mathematics accurately and appropriately.
(d) The student will present mathematical content and argument in written form.
3. Life Values: Students analyze, evaluate, and respond to ethical issues from informed personal, professional, and social value systems.
(a) The student develops an appreciation for the intellectual honesty of deductive reasoning.
(b) The student understands the need to do one's own work, to honestly challenge oneself to master the material.
4. Cultural Skills: Students understand their own and other cultural traditions and demonstrate a respect for the diversity of the human experience.
(a) The student develops an appreciation of the history of calculus and the role it has played in mathematics and in other disciplines.
(b) The student learns to use the language of mathematics - symbolic notation - correctly and appropriately.
5. Technology: (a) The student will demonstrate the basic ability to perform computational and algebraic procedures using a calculator or computer.
(b) The student will demonstrate the ability to efficiently and accurately graph functions using a calculator or computer.
(c) The student will demonstrate the knowledge of the limitations of technological tools.
(d) The student will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a CAS, such as DERIVE, to do a variety of mathematical work.
Required Course Work Your basic work in this course is to learn the material and develop your problem-solving kills so that you can apply the concepts and methods of the calculus to problems you will encounter along the way. It is important that you attend class regularly and especially that you do the homework. The homework may seem "hidden" to you since it will not be graded, but it precisely in that outside-of-class practice that you learn the material. There is a rule of thumb that says college courses require roughly 2 hours outside of class for every hour in class and I think this is not at all an overstatement. It takes discipline to leave class on a Wednesday or Thursday, knowing that you have class again the very next day, and still find a couple hours to practice your calculus, but it is exactly that sort of discipline that is required for success in the course. In short: DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
Your grade will be based on two primary factors: (1) Exams; and (2) Group work. There will be a quiz following the review chapter, an exam following each of chapters 2 , 3, and 4, and then a final cumulative exam at the end of the course, following chapter 5. These exams will be done in class subject to the 50 minute time limit (except for the final, of course), but you can use a set of notes you prepare for the exam and you may use a graphing calculator as well. I see exams as a way to see if you as an individual can actually do what the course asks of you.
Secondly, there will be two types of groupassignments: (a) Labs; and (b) practice exams. Every so often, roughly once a chapter, I will take a day and have you work in small groups of 2 or 3 students on a set of problems. I will refer to these problem sets as "labs", in the sense that you will be exploring the concepts and trying to apply them to the problems. I like the idea of asking you to occasionally work in groups – I think the opportunity to discuss the mathematical ideas is extremely valuable. After all, mathematics is a language as well as a way of thinking about things.
I will also have you take a "practice exam" during the class period just prior to each individual exam. These practice exams will be done in groups like the labs, and must be turned in by the end of the period, as do the labs. This is an attempt on my part to give you an idea of what to expect on the exam.
I am also going to try a sort of "oral exam" this semester – let's call it an "interview". After the third exam I will meet individually with each of you and ask a few questions to test your understanding of the material we have been covering.
It is also worth mentioning here that because one of our goals is to develop some skills with technological tools, I will be asking you to use DERIVE on a few problems along the way. DERIVE is a computer program created by Texas Instrument, the calculator people, to perform a very wide variety of mathematical procedures. It is a CSA (Computer Algebra System), which means it can perform algebraic manipulations like solving equations or factoring polynomials, as well as graphing functions in 2 or 3 dimensions. It can also perform calculus procedures and we will have a chance to see some of this power.
Instructional Methods My general "lecture" style is more of a give-and-take discussion than simply a rote presentation of material. I like to try to see that the class is following what I am doing and so I want feedback along the way. I often will ask a leading question to see that you are ready for what is about to come.
One specific strategy I will use is called Think-Pair-Share. In this case I will ask a question and have each of you think about it for a bit, then pair up with a "neighbor" and finally share the answer with the rest of the class. Not every pair will share with the class each time, but I hope as we do this on a regular basis most of you will have an opportunity to speak.
I have already mentioned the "Labs" we will do on occasion. I will randomly assign you to a group and give each of you rotating roles within the process; I'll explain the details when we do that first lab on Wednesday, 7 September. I will try to keep the labs reasonably short so that the group can turn in the work at the end of the period.
Assessment Strategies The main outcomes I want to see in each of you can basically be listed briefly as: (1) thinking, or problem solving; (2) communicating your mathematical ideas and solutions; and (3) using technology to do some of the work. I will be assessing your ability to do these things throughout the course by grading the labs, the technology assignments, and the exams. I will also be noting your participation in the class room, both in your group work and in general class discussion.
Grading System I expect, in sum, that we will have the following possible points during the semester:
I will then assign letter grades as follows: 90% of possible points for "A", 80% for a "B", 70% for a "C", and 60% for a "D". By the way, I am aware that the biology program requires a grade of at least a "C" in its support courses, so you needn't tell me that if the going gets "close" later on in the course. I wish this wasn't the case, since it is sometimes stressful on me as well as on you, and I don't like "losing" the possibility of giving a "D" grade – sometimes people pass a course but "just barely".
One final note about grading: I will "guarantee" the grade you earn on your final exam! What I mean by this is, regardless of the grade you have earned based on the percentage of total points, if you score a higher grade on the final I will accept this demonstration that you have learned the material at this higher level and will give that grade. Please don't depend on this as a means of getting through the course – most people do not show better performance on the final exam, but it does give you one last chance to improve things.
Attendance Policy I think that regular attendance is of paramount importance in any course, but perhaps a mathematics course more than most. There may be the occasional exception, a student who is so mathematically talented that she or he can get the material by just reading the text and doing some problems, but for most students it is important to be in class every day. To encourage this I am going to include attendance in the grading scheme in a simple way: 1 point for each day you are there. I'm not going to engage in deciding whether absence is "excused" – too many subtleties and degrees there - just a point a day when you are there.
Disability Statement I want to include taking exams in the learning center under this category; you will need a written request from Wayne Wojciechowski before I will allow you to take exams there. |
Math Center
The Math Center is a non-credit, Community Education class which provides assistance
in mathematics as a completely free service. Current Allan Hancock College students
as well as other individuals who are 18 years or older may fill out a simple registration
form and attend as frequently as they want. Registration forms may be found in the
Math Center or at Community Education in Building S.
The goal of the Math Center (sometimes called the Math Lab) is to assist students
in the successful completion of any Allan Hancock College mathematics class by providing
additional instructional resources. The Math Center offers many resources, including
one-on-one, drop-in tutoring by our staff of instructors and student tutors. Please
see the full list of resources below:
Free, drop-in tutoring
A place to study individually or in small groups
In-house loan of current textbooks and solutions manuals
A library of supplemental books, DVDs, and video tapes for check-out
Computers for mathematical purposes
Calculators
Handouts on math topics, including content from various math courses as well as information
on overcoming math anxiety and preparing for and taking math tests
Two private study rooms
Make-up testing
Workshops
Joining the math center group
Current students may access more detailed information by entering their myHancock
portal and joining the Math Center Group. Details may include information such as
the current schedule of instructors and student tutors who work in the Math Center,
a schedule of instructors and tutors who specialize in statistics, upcoming workshops
on selected topics, etc. To join the Math Center Group:
Enter myHancock
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Secondary Mathematics I [2011]
Understand the concept of a function and use function notation. Students should experience a variety of types of situations modeled by functions. Detailed analysis of any particular class of function at this stage is not advised. Students should apply these concepts throughout their future mathematics courses.
Draw examples from linear and exponential functions. In F.IF.3, draw connection to F.BF.2, which requires students to write arithmetic and geometric sequences. Emphasize arithmetic and geometric sequences as examples of linear and exponential functions.
Graphit
With this interactive applet students are able to create graphs of functions and sets of ordered pairs on the same coordinate plane.
Inductive Patterns
This collection of resources to teach graphing equations in slope intercept form includes warm-up exercises, a video presentation explaining the topic, practice exercises, worked examples, practice problems, and a review.
Inductive Reasoning
This collection of resources to teach graphing equations in slope intercept form includes warm-up exercises, a video presentation explaining the topic, practice exercises, worked examples, practice problems, and a review.
Interpreting Functions Curriculum Guide
The Utah State Office of Education (USOE) and educators around the state of Utah developed these guides for the Secondary Mathematics 1 Cluster "Understand the concept of a function and use function notation." / Standards F.IF.1, F.IF.2, F.IF.3 and Cluster "Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of a context" / Standards F.IF.4, F.IF.5 and F.IF.6 and Cluster "Analyze functions using different representations" / Standards F.IF.7 and F.IF.9.
Introduction to Functions
This lesson introduces students to functions and how they are represented as rules and data tables. They also learn about dependent and independent variables.
Linear Functions
The applet in this lesson allows students to manipulate variables and see the changes in the graphed line.
Making it Happen (NCTM book)
This NCTM publication is designed to help educators interpret and implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Reading Graphs
Through this lesson students will understand how to graph functions.
Representing Functions and Relations
This collection of resources to teach graphing equations in slope intercept form includes warm-up exercises, a video presentation explaining the topic, practice exercises, worked examples, practice problems, and a review.
Representing Patterns
This collection of resources to teach graphing equations in slope intercept form includes warm-up exercises, a video presentation explaining the topic, practice exercises, worked examples, practice problems, and a review.
Representing Polynomials
This lesson unit is intended to help educators assess how well students are able to translate between graphs and algebraic representations of polynomials.
Secondary I Textbook
Secondary I Textbook is composed of modules that are aligned with the Utah Core State Standards for Mathematics. Each lesson begins with a worthwhile task that has been designed to develop mathematical understanding, solidify that understanding, or allow for practice of the new concepts, while focusing on the mathematical goals of the chosen learning cycle.
Sequencer
By using this applet students are able to create sequences by changing the values of starting numbers, multipliers, and add-ons.
Vertical Line Test
This interactive applet asks the student to connect points on a plane in order to build a function and then test it to see if it's valid |
An Introduction to Iteration
Using the TI-82
Karen Bryant, Carolyn Eck, and Kathie Maloney
Abstract
The topic of iteration is essential to the study of dynamical systems. The following handout introduces the concept of iteration at the Algebra I level with suggested extensions for Algebra II. The examples require the use of the TI-82 and include specific instructions for its use. Additional resource problems are also included.
Iteration is the process of using the output of the previous operation as the input for the next operation. In other words, iteration is the process of doing the same thing over and over and over again. The process of iterating can be demonstrated on the graphing calculator in many different ways. The methods used here will be ANS key, lists, sequence mode, and programming. Applications of iteration will follow. Important vocabulary words are italicized.
I. ANS Key
Prior to iteration two things are needed: a function and a starting value. The starting value is called theseed.
FUNCTION: f(x) = 2x SEED: x = 1
On the TI-82:
STEP 1: go to the Home screen
STEP 2: put in the seed by pressing 1 followed by ENTER
STEP 3: put in the function by pressing 2*ANS followed by ENTER
STEP 4: press ENTER four more times
Record the results starting with the seed value.
______, ______, ______, ______, ______, ______, . . .
The above infinite sequence of numbers is referred to as the orbit of 1. What happens to this orbit as the iterations continue? Continue to press the ENTER key to find out. The values get larger and larger and larger so the fate of the orbit is positive infinity. If the orbit goes to positive or negative infinity, the orbit is said to escape.
Repeat the above process for seed value x = 3 using the same function f(x) = 2x. Record your results: ______, ______, ______, ______, ______. What is the fate of the orbit? Try different seeds: x = .01, -1.4, 0. What is the fate of the orbit in each case? When the fate of the orbit is a constant, that constant is called a fixed point.
Using subscripts, call the seed value xo. Then the value obtained from the first iteration is x1, the value of the second iteration is x2, etc.
x0 = 1
x1 = f(x0) = f(1) = 2
x2 = f(x1) = f(2) = 4
x3 = f(x2) = f(4) = 8
. .
. .
. .
over and over and over again.
The sequence looks like this: x0, x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, . . . , where each term depends on the term before it. To show this dependency, rewrite the sequence using the notation for composition of functions as follows:
x0, f(x0), f(f(x0), f(f(f(x0))), f(f(f(f(x0)))), . . .
II. Lists
Lists can be used to display this information. Lists can also be used to generate this information if the closed form of the sequence is known. Only the display mode will be detailed here.
V. Applications
Suppose you wish to borrow some money from a bank to purchase a car. The bank is charging 12% interest per year. Because of your financial situation, you can only afford a $100 car payment per month to repay the loan. What is the maximum amount of money you can borrow if you wish to pay off the loan in four years?
We will solve this problem using iteration. We will need two things, a function and a seed value.
Amount owed after 3 months = amt. owed after 2 months + interest due on amt. owed - payment over and over again.
In symbols, it would look like the following:
A(t1) = A(t0) + .01*A(t0) - 100
A(t2) = A(t1) + .01*A(t1) - 100
A(t3) = A(t2) + .01*A(t2) - 100
. .
. .
. .
A(tn) = A(tn-1) + .01*A(tn-1) - 100
Factoring out A(tn-1) from the first two terms on the right side will simplify the expression:
A(tn) = (1 + .01)*A(tn-1) - 100
A(tn) = (1.01)*A(tn-1) - 100
This is the function we will iterate. All we need is a seed. Suppose we start with a $12,000 loan.
On the TI-82:
STEP 1: Go to Seq mode
STEP 2: Go to Y=
Un = 1.01 * Un-1 - 100
STEP 3: Go to TblSet
TblMin = 0
Tbl = 1
STEP 4: go to WINDOW
UnStart = 12000
nStart = 0
STEP 5: go to TABLE
Reading from the table, how much will you owe after the first month?...after the first year? What is the fate of the orbit of 12,000? What does that tell you about your loan?
Let's choose a different amount to borrow. Rework the problem for a loan of $10,000. To change the loan amount, you need to change the seed value. Go to WINDOW and let UnStart = 10000. Now display TABLE. What happens to the fate of this orbit? What happens to the loan balance?
Rework the problem for an $8000 loan. What is the balance after four years (48 months)? When will the loan be paid off? (You may wish to go to TBLSet and change Tbl to 12 as this will display only 12 month intervals)
Continuing this process, find the maximum amount you can borrow at 12% interest for 4 years making $100 monthly payments.
[Extensions: change the monthly payment, change the interest rate, or change the length of the loan to see what effect it has on the maximum amount one can borrow.]
Class Activities
The following problems were chosen for their value in using multiple representations (numeric, symbolic and graphic) to develop the idea of iteration. Some examples which lend themselves to the use of manipulatives are also included.
1. Your ancestors in the first, second and third generations are your natural parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents respectively. You have had 2 parents, 4 grandparents and 8 great-grandparents. How many ancestors do you have in the 10th generation back? Use iteration to determine your answer. Write your answer as a power. (Foerster; Algebra I, 1984)
2. Suppose a culture of 100 bacteria is put in a Petri dish and the culture triples every hour. Find when the number of bacteria will be 5,000,000.
3. Using either the ANS key method or the sequence mode method (Un = ...) iterate the function f(x) = x2. Use the following seed values and record your results.
a. x0 = 3
b. x0 = 1.1
c. x0 = 1
d. x0 = .8
e. x0 = 0
f. x0 = -.5
g. x0 = -1
h. x0 = -1.6
Determine the fate of each orbit and name any fixed points.
4. The Record Bar sells compact discs (C.D.'s) at the regular price of $14.95. The annual rate of inflation is 4%. If the inflation rate stays constant, how much will a C.D. cost after 3, 5, 7 and 9 years? If the inflation rate is 8%, what would the cost of a C.D. be after 10 years?
[Problem extension: Is it realistic to think that the price of a C.D. could be greater than $100?]
5. A ball is dropped from 30 feet above the ground. It bounces up to 75% of its previous height on each bounce. What is the height of the ball after 5 bounces? after 10 bounces? After how many bounces will the ball come to rest? Explain your reasoning.
6. Josh purchased a mountain bike for $350. He charged it on his Visa card which requires a minimum monthly payment of $15. Visa charges 1.5% interest on any unpaid balance. Using iteration, determine the number of months it will take to pay for the bike. How much did Josh end up paying for the bike and what was the total finance charge he paid?
7. Margarita has two options for investing her money. She can invest it at 5% annual compound interest for 10 years or she can invest for 5 years at 10% annual compound interest. Which investment will earn her more money? Which investment would be the wiser?
8. George places an initial deposit of $1000 in an annuity that earns 8% each year, and he deposits $500 at the end of each year. Write a recursive equation for the balance of the annuity at the end of each year. How much money will George have in the annuity after 10 years? 20 years? 30 years?
9. A person takes 400 mg. of ibuprofen every 4 hours. After 4 hours, the body eliminates 40% of the drug that is in the bloodstream. Write a recursive equation that describes this process. What is the long term level of ibuprofen in the bloodstream? (NCSSM; Calculus, 1993)
10. A butterfly population on an island declines by 20% each year. To keep the population from dying out, 50 butterflies are brought to the island and released at the beginning of each year.
a) Assuming that 500 butterflies are on the island initially, what is the long term trend in the population?
b) Suppose a severe winter reduces the butterfly population to 100. What will happen to the population in subsequent years?
c) What is the relationship of the initial population to the long-term trend in the population? (NCSSM; Calculus, 1993)
11. Suppose a rabbit population is 500 in January. Imagine two different rates of change for the population.
a) The population is increasing at the rate of 50 rabbits per month.
b) The population is increasing at the rate of 10% per month.
Compare the growth of the rabbit population over time given these two different growth rates. Which is faster? Use the sequence mode and sketch a graph of each on the same axis. (Let one be Un and the other Vn.) What is the difference in the graphs? (NCSSM; Calculus,1993)
12. The estimated cost of attending a state university for 4 years is $36,000. College costs are rising at the rate of 11% per year. Anjali is 5 years old. Her parents have three options for investing their money: a standard savings account, a Certificate of
Deposit, and US savings bonds. How much should they invest in each one of the three options in order to have enough for her education when she turns 18? (Hint: first determine what her college education will cost.)
a) A savings account earning 3.2% annual interest
b) Certificate of Deposit earning 4.5% annual interest
c) US savings bonds earning 5.7% annual interest.
13. Imagine taking a large piece of paper which is .003 inches thick. Cut the sheet into two sheets, placing one on top of the other. How tall is the stack? Repeat the process: Take the two pieces, cut each in half and stack all four on top of each other. How tall is the stack now? Continue this process for a total of 50 times. How tall is the stack? Estimate the height before doing the iteration. Compare this distance to the round trip distance to the moon. Is it possible to model this situation?
14. In the puzzle called The Tower of Hanoi, the goal is to move the tower of disks, one at a time from one peg to another peg without ever putting a larger disk on top of a smaller disk. There is a third peg to aid in moving. Determine the minimum number of moves needed to move a tower of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 disks. Using this information, create a table to show the number of disks and the minimum number of moves needed to move the disks. Use iteration to determine the minimum number of moves for 64 disks. (Hint: use the manipulative.) |
This course is for secondary education majors and minors. The course takes many of the topics taught in high school or junior high school math classes and treats those topics from a more advanced standpoint. In addition, topics from abstract algebra as they relate to teaching in the secondary schools will be addressed.
TAUGHT:
Fall
CONTENT AND TOPICS:
Topics discussed in this course are those encountered in traditional algebra classes however, from a more advanced point of view. Topics to be included are: Real and Complex Numbers, function analysis, theory of equations, equality, equivalence, isomorphism, mathematical induction, divisibility properties, modular arithmetic, Archimedean and complete ordered fields.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
1. Know alternate definitions, language, and approaches to mathematical ideas. 2. Generate extensions and generalizations of familiar theorems. 3. Study the historical contexts in which concepts arose and have changed over time. 4. Analyze common problems of high school mathematics from a deeper mathematical level. 5. Demonstrate alternate ways of approaching problems, including ways with and without calculator and computer technology. 6. Make connections between ideas studied separately in different courses. 7. Apply the ideas of abstract algebra to analyze the structure of various number systems. 8. Practice making conjectures and verifying with proofs. 9. Experience the power of number theory in solving problems with integral domains. 10. Compare Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries.
REQUIREMENTS:
The student will be required to study the course textbook and present his understanding of the subject matter to other members of the class. The student will be required to solve or prove mathematical problems and propositions, sometimes alone, and at times in a group setting. Other requirements will be to do assigned readings, homework, oral and written reports, take exams, and collaborate on class projects.
PREREQUISITES:
Math 301
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This course will have variable credit. Students registered for two credits will attend for one-half the semester and will be assessed for the work required during that time period. Students registering for four credits will attend the class the entire semester. All math majors must register for Math 440 (four credits). Any math minor prepared to begin their math course work with Math 112 (Calculus) must also register for Math 440 (four credits). Any student desiring a math minor and not prepared to begin their math course work with Math 112, first take Math 111, a two-credit prerequisite. Students in this situation must then register for Math 440 for two credits. This must be done so as to adhere to the university's policy of not allowing "hidden" prerequisites. |
If you are currently enrolled in MATH3041, you can log into UNSW Blackboard for this course.
Course Overview
What would be the impact of a major new flu epidemic in Sydney? How should airline routes and timetables be designed to minimise passenger delays? How should companies market and price their products tomaximise profit? Is there an optimal way to manage Australia's ageing population problem? Addressing real world problems involves the steps of formulating a mathematical description of the problem, solving the mathematical model, interpreting the mathematical solution and critically evaluating the model.
Motivated by real world problems, the course will survey mathematical techniques for predicting future events (Dynamical Systems) and making the best possible decisions (Optimisation). The course will provide introductions to state-of-the-art mathematical resources for mathematical modelling, algebraic manipulation, optimisation, numerical simulation, and presentation. Case studies will form a large part of the course. Part of the course assessment will involve working in teams to tackle unfamiliar problems; teams will plan their project work and report their findings both in report form and orally. In addition to learning the mathematics behind the modelling tools, the course aims to equip students with the modelling skills and presentation skills for dealing with real world problems. |
Book Description: Updated to reflect the most recent Advanced Placement exams in Calculus, this manual presents four practice exams in Calculus AB and four more in Calculus BC, all with questions answered and explained. Extensive review sections offer brush-ups in functions and their graphs, derivatives and integrals, differential equations, and sequences and series. Additional features include test-taking tips and guidelines for using a graphing calculator. Review material includes multiple-choice questions, free-response questions, and many applications problems. Enclosed with this manual is a CD-ROM that presents computerized versions of the book's practice exams with the added convenience of automatic scoring.
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Table of Contents
1. Trigonometric Functions
1.1. Angles
1.2. Triangles
1.3. Trigonometric Functions
1.4. Reference Angles
1.5. Fundamental Trigonometric Identities
Summary
Review
Practice Test
2. Right Triangle Trigonometry
2.1. Trigonometric Functions of an Acute Angle
2.2. Solving Right Triangles
2.3. Additional Applications of Right Triangles
Summary
Review
Practice Test
3. Radian Measure and Circular Functions
3.1. Radian Measure
3.2. Applications of Radian Measure
3.3. The Unit Circle and Circular Functions
3.4. Angular and Linear Speed
Summary
Review
Practice Test
4. Graphs of the Circular Functions
4.1. Graphs of the Circular Functions
4.2. Amplitude and Period
4.3. Translations of the Graphs of Circular Functions
Summary
Review
Practice Test
5. Trigonometric Identities
5.1. Verifying Identities
5.2. Sum and Difference Identities
5.3. Double-Angle and Half-Angle Identities
5.4. Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Identities
Summary
Review
Practice Test
6. Inverse Functions and Trigonometric Equations
6.1. Inverse Trigonometric Functions
6.2. Trigonometric Equations I
6.3. Trigonometric Equations II
Summary
Review
Practice Test
7. Applications of Trigonometric Functions
7.1. The Law of Sines
7.2. The Law of Sines: Ambiguous Case
7.3. The Law of Cosines
7.4. Area of a Triangle
Summary
Review
Practice Test
8. Vectors
8.1. Geometric Vectors
8.2. Algebraic Vectors
8.3. The Dot Product
Summary
Review
Practice Test |
Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking
Using careful explanation and intriguing puzzles, the authors invite readers to change their way of thinking to discover and construct mathematical ...Show synopsisUsing careful explanation and intriguing puzzles, the authors invite readers to change their way of thinking to discover and construct mathematical ideas. The authors stress that mathematics involves an analytical way of thinking that can be brought to bear to solve problems in any field of study. 700 illus |
Calculus Latin, calculus, a small stone used for counting of calculus. Cal broadly called mathematical analysis. Calculus has widespread applications in science, economics, and engineering and can solve many problems for which algebra alone is insufficient.
In American mathematics education, precalculus or Algebra 3 in some areas, an advanced form of secondary school algebra, is a foundational mathematical discipline. It is also called Introduction to Analysis. In many schools, precalculus is actually two separate courses: Algebra and Trigonometry. Precalculus prepares students for calculus the same way as pre algebra prepares students for Algebra I. While pre algebra A lower level class might focus on topics used in a wider selection of higher mathematical areas, such as matrices which are used in business.
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Traditionally studied after Algebra II, this mathematical field covers advanced algebra, trigonometry, exponents, logarithms, and much more. These interrelated topics are essential for solving calculus problems, and by themselves are powerful methods for describing the real world, permeating all areas of science and every branch of mathematics. Little wonder, then, that precalculus is a core course in high schools throughout the country and an important review subject in college. Unfortunately, many students struggle in precalculus because they fail to see the links between different topics—between one approach to finding an answer and a startlingly different, often miraculously simpler, technique. As a result, they lose out on the enjoyment and fascination of mastering an amazingly useful tool box of problem-solving strategies. And even if you're not planning to take calculus, understanding the fundamentals of precalculus can give you a versatile set of skills that can be applied to a wide range of fields—from computer science and engineering to business and health care. Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry is your unrivaled introduction to this crucial subject, taught by award-winning Professor Bruce Edwards of the University of Florida. Professor Edwards is coauthor of one of the most widely used textbooks on precalculus and an expert in getting students over the trouble spots of this challenging phase of their mathematics education.
Full of relevant and current real-world applications, Stefan Waner and Steven Costenoble's FINITE MATHEMATICS AND FINITE MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED CALCULUS, Fifth Edition connects with all types of teaching and learning styles. Resources like the accompanying website allow the text to support a range of course formats, from traditional lectures to strictly online courses.
This textbook has been in constant use since 1980, and this edition represents the first major revision of this text since the second edition. It was time to select, make hard choices of material, polish, refine, and fill in where needed. Much has been rewritten to be even cleaner and clearer, new features have been introduced, and some peripheral topics have been removed.
Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications, Ninth Edition, by Lial, Greenwell, and Ritchey, is our most applied text to date, making the math relevant and accessible for students of business, life science, and social sciences. Current applications, many using real data, are incorporated in numerous forms throughout the book, preparing students for success in their professional careers. With this edition, students will find new ways to get involved with the material, such as "Your Turn" exercises and "Apply It" vignettes that encourage active participation.
Clear provides calculator examples, including specific keystrokes that show you how to use various graphing calculators to solve problems more quickly. Perhaps most important-this book effectively prepares you for further courses in mathematics.Designed for the two-semester Applied Calculus course, this graphing calculator-dependent text uses an innovative approach that includes real-life applications and technology such as graphing utilities and Excel spreadsheets to help students learn mathematical skills that they will draw on in their lives and careers. |
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In Pre-Algebra we will be working on many concepts that are a review of last year and also new concepts that will follow the students on through the rest of their math careers. We will be working on integers, exponents, rational and real numbers, how to collect, display and analyze data, plane geometry, perimeter, area and volume, ratios and similarity, percents, probability, inequalities, graphing lines, sequences and functions, and polynomialsAlgebra
In Algebra we will be working on many concepts that are a review of last year and also new concepts that will follow the students on through the rest of their math careers. We will be working on patterns and operations in algebra, equations, proportional reasoning and statistics, linear functions, inequalities and absolute values, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions, rational functions, radicalism, functions, and coordinate geometry, and probabilityGeometry
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MATH C103: Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Selected topics illustrating the application of mathematics to economic theory. This course is intended for upper-division students in Mathematics, Statistics, the Physical Sciences, and Engineering, and for economics majors with adequate mathematical preparation. No economic background is required. Also listed as Economics C103.
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TH214 Modeling of the Environment
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A course offering a thorough and useful beginning-level understanding of mathematical modeling. Examines diverse applications from the physical, biological, business, social and computer sciences. Discusses the limitations, as well as the capabilities, of models applied in understanding the real world and its inhabitants.
Learning Outcomes
Enter data into the computer and plot equations. The student will also determine variable dependency and characterize data.
Solve equations on the computer, substitute data points into equations, and manipulate the equations, and manipulate the equations on the screen.
Understand the concept of a linear model on the computer to describe appropriate data.
Formulate an appropriate quadratic model to describe carbon dioxide emissions from autos and power consumption in the U.S. or other appropriate problems.
Understand the concept of a quadratic relationship and the difference to other models. The student will be able to develop a quadratic model on a computer to describe appropriate data.
Understand the concepts of exponential and logarithmic relationships and their difference from other models.
Summarize models to environmental or economic problems such as those connecting carbon dioxide emissions, people and money, models of the gross national product, population growth, and the efficiency of alternative energy sources developed. |
The third edition of The Theory of Interest is significantly revised and expanded from previous editions. The text covers the basic mathematical theory of interest as traditionally developed. The book is a thorough treatment of the mathematical theory and practical applications of compound interest, or mathematics of finance. The pedagogical approach of the second edition has been retained in the third edition. The textbook narrative emphasizes both the importance of conceptual understanding and the ability to apply the techniques to practical problems. The third edition has considerable updates that make this book relevant to students in this course area.
Chapter 1: The Measurement of Interest
Chapter 2: Solution of Problems in Interest
Chapter 3: Basic Annuities
Chapter 4: More General Annuities
Chapter 5: Amortization Schedules and Sinking Funds
Chapter 6: Bond and Other Securities
Chapter 7: Yield Rates
Chapter 8: Practical applications
Chapter 9: More advanced financial analysis
Chapter 10: The term structure of interest rates
Chapter 11: Duration, convexity and immunization
Chapter 12: Stochastic approaches to interest
Chapter 13: Options and other derivatives
APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Table numbering the days of the year
Appendix B: Illustrative mortgage loan amortization schedule
Appendix C: Basic mathematical review
Appendix D: Statistical background
Appendix E: Iteration methods
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Course Overview:
The first several weeks of this course will consist of a review of Algebra II - concepts that are a prerequisit to this Precalculus course. There will be a "review" quiz given, (probably Fri,
This course will roughly follow the text but will skip some sections and do some others out of order. This is so that the most important and required concepts will be covered.
The first several weeks of this course will consist of a review of Algebra II - concepts that are a prerequisit to this Precalculus course. There will be a "review" quiz given early in the course (probably Fri.,Pg XVI of the text's preface lists an optional student solutions manual (for odd numbered problems) for those who may wish this supplement,
The first chapter (Chapter R) of the text (pgs 1 - 57) is a review chapter for concepts that the student needs to be familiar with for this course. They include:
- Real numbers, notation
- exponents, scientific notation
- algebraic manipulation of polynomials
- factoring
- solving linear and quadratic polynomials
- algebraic manipulation of rational and irrational expressions
It will be assumed that the student is familiar with these concepts. However, I understand that familiarity does not necessarily mean that these concepts are fully baked in. Please feel free to ask questions in class or schedule office time if clarification of these concepts is needed.
NOTE:
The material covered in this course is very important to more advanced math as well as many areas of science, engineering, business, etc. Some think this material is "hard". However, I believe that "tedious, but important" is a better description. Many people think this is hard because they may get a lot of wrong answers. However, this is usually due to the student not faithfully carrying out the rules that they already know as opposed to them not knowing the material. Many times, playing "dumb computer" (i.e. simply doing all steps without skipping any) is the key to getting the correct answer.
Homework and Grading:
Homework will be assigned most days meaning that there will usually be 3 separate homework assignments assigned each week. All homework assigned on a given week are due the following Tuesday. I highly recommend that you don't wait until the night before it is due to start the homework, but instead, you work on it as soon as it is assigned. Not only will this help you to complete the homework, it will also help you to better understand the lectures. Roughly half the points for each assignment will be earned by simply putting in a good effort on the entire assignment. The other half of the points will be earned by accuracy. I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK, NO EXCEPTIONS!! I will, however, not count your lowest homework score.
Homework Grading Specifics:
Each day's homework will be worth 20 points. Due to the volume, I will only be grading 3-4 randomly selected problems from each homework. Each graded problem will be worth 3 points with partial credit being awarded to incorrect answers that have reasonable work associated with them. These graded problems' total worth will be 9 or 12 points. The other 11 or 8 points will be awared based on eyeballing the rest of the student's homework. Full credit will be given if it appears that all questions were reasonably answered.
Students are encouraged to work together on homework. However, if I sense that someone is simply copying another's homework without doing the work, credit will be adjusted accordingly.
In class work/attendence: Attendance will NOT be taken but STRONGLY encouraged because:
1) on most days, I will work some of the EVEN numbered (those without answers in the back) homework problems on the board
2) on some days, I will assign a short one question problem, given 10 minutes before the end of the class period. Those who turn them in will get credit for this one problem. All of these problems added together will be worth 5% of the total grade.
Comprehensive Final: for most, this will count as exactly 25% of the total grade. If a student's final exam grade is significantly better than the earlier mideterm tests resulting in a border line final grade, I will award a higher final grade based on the fact that performance has improved.
For ALL Tests, Exams: No calculators, computers, phones, headphones, other electronics can be used in any way. Students may use such devices to help with homework but all homework must be hand written.
MAKE UP TEST POLICY:
Generally, a missed exam will result in a 0 given for that exam. However, sometimes events are so out of the student's control that a make up test attempt is warrented. In such a case, the student must contact the University Testing Center (255-3354), fill out their form, give at least a 24 hour notice and pay the associated $10 fee.
If a student knows of a commitment that conflicts with a given test, it is their responsibility to tell me as soon as this is known. If I am approached about something that the student had long known about only a day or two prior to the test, I will not be accomodating. I will judge the merit of whether or not a make up test attempt is warrented on a case by case basis. Be advised that I might require independent verification (such as a doctor's note) if I sense that the situation is anything but completely out of the student's control. Note that a sudden commitment the night before a test will generally not be sufficient cause; the student needs to be studying continuously instead of waiting until the night before a test.
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This course treats the basic concepts of graph theory, including graphs and digraphs, trees, networks, Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs, and crossing numbers. Applications will be given to VLSI chips, RNA folding, and traffic signal design. Map colorings (including the famous four color theorem) will also be considered.
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Short description Featuring a unique CD that contains a virtual computer/calculator software program, The Definitive Guide to How Computers Do Math begins by explaining fundamental math concepts, such as the use of powers and different place-value number systems (specifically binary, decimal, and hexadecimal). The book then introduces the concepts of computers and calculators and discusses fundamental concepts such as the stack and the use of subroutines. Readers then use what they have learned to create a set of basic math subroutines for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Finally, these routines are gathered together into a framework program that the authors use to implement a simple four-function calculator. |
How long does it take on avg. to finish Spivak's Calculus book?
How long does it take on avg. to finish Spivak's Calculus book?
i would like to gain a deeper understanding of Calculus so i'm planning on self-studying more on the side. i will do majority of my studies during winter break but i'd like to know long it takes a student who has already taken Calculus 2 to finish his book?
i know it's dependent on the person, but i'm committed and would just like to know.
Why not just get a regular analysis book like Pugh? He explains things very well. I don't think Spivak covers metric spaces or topology. Spivak is more like a half calculus/ half analysis book. In my opinion, it is pretty overrated.Here is the book.
It's not something you really want to do for speed...figure first pass over the course of a few months, maybe? Not full time, obviously. You don't want to do it as a block, anyway, you need time to digest & rest. |
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Reviews the
fundamental
ideas of algebra including the real number system, polynomials,
rational
expressions, graphing, equations and inequalities, relations and
functions,
and systems of first degree equations and inequalities. Lecture 3 hours
per week.
GENERAL COURSE
PURPOSE
This course is
designed
to provide a bridge for students who have completed the prerequisite
courses
for either MTH 163 - "Precalculus I" or MTH 166 - "Precalculus with
Trigonometry"
but have not been able to obtain a satisfactory score of the
proficiency
examination for either of those courses. Grades given will be S, R, or
U. Successful completion of this course will provide the student with
the
skills necessary for MTH 163 or MTH 166.
ENTRY LEVEL
COMPETENCIES
Prerequisites are
a
satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination and MTH 3
- "Algebra I" and MTH 4 - "Algebra II" or equivalent. The
student must also obtain a score in a designated range on the
proficiency
examination that tests for competency.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
As a result of
the
learning experiences provided in this course, the student should be
able
to:
A. perform
operations on polynomials and rational expressions B. solve linear
and
quadratic equations C. graph lines and
parabolas on the Cartesian plane D. solve linear
inequalities
algebraically and graphically E. solve systems
of
linear equations and inequalities F. state the
definition
of a function and give examples of functions G. evaluate
logarithmic
and exponential expressionsMAJOR TOPICS TO
BE
INCLUDED
When possible,
include
problems that will help students to remember basic geometric facts like
perimeter, area, and volume formulas, angle relationships in triangles,
angles formed with intersecting lines, angles formed with parallel
lines
cut by a transversal, similar and congruent triangles, Pythagorean
theorem. |
This is a very original approach to mathematics. Dr. Schmidt is a math teacher and he has seen how boring traditional math books are to students and how they fail to explain why mathematics (or, in this case, algebra) is necessary for nearly any job and is required by virtually all universities prior to admission. He wrote Life of Fred: Beginning Algebra to show that math is part of life, not isolated from life.
Fred, the main character in this book, is a 5-year-old genius and professor at Kittens University. In the beginning of chapter 1, he is dreaming about a rose garden. As he dreams he explains infinite and finite numbers, natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, negative numbers, ratios, and the empty set. Throw in a few other interesting facts (about famous North Dakotans, for instance) and humorous tidbits (such as how you can't, when counting moose, have a negative moose) and you can see this is not your typical math text. It is actually interesting to read, and it explains things very simply using examples that show how this knowledge will be used in a real-life setting. However, the student is not talked down to; an adult-level vocabulary is used.
And, further, the book is not just about algebra. Paintings, poems, vocabulary words, and spelling rules crop up from time to time. Fred is also a Christian, and that fact comes out in his musings as well (though not in a preachy way).
The 305-page book has 12 chapters, and each chapter has multiple sets of exercises. A section in the back of the book (called "A.R.T."--All Reorganized Together) has the formulas and condensed "how-to" for reference. Chapter titles are as follows: Numbers and Sets, The Integers, Equations, Motion and Mixture, Two Unknowns, Exponents, Factoring, Fractions, Square Roots, Quadratic Equations, Functions and Slope, and Inequalities and Absolute Value. I contacted the author, Dr. Schmidt to ask about the levels. He does not have a Pre-algebra or Algebra 1/2 course. He considers pre-algebra to be nothing more then ordinary math. His Beginning Algebra is first-year algebra, and his Advanced Algebra text is second-year algebra.
An additional gem that coordinates with this text is Fred's Home Companion--Beginning Algebra. It is a study guide that breaks up the Beginning Algebra book into 108 daily readings. This means that with daily use the entire book could be finished over the course of one summer. Also in this Home Companion are the answers for all of the end-of-the-chapter problems, whereas in the textbook, only 60% of the questions show answers. There are also additional problems that can be used if a student has trouble with a particular concept. Dr. Schmidt emphasizes that the Home Companion is not necessary. However, some parents may wish to use the textbook problems without answers for test purposes, and the Home Companion would serve as an answer key for those. The Home Companion price is $14, but it is not available on the website. To obtain the Home Companion, contact Dr. Schmidt in writing or by phone. (This precaution is intended to prevent a student from getting the answers to all the questions without the teacher's knowledge.)
The copyright on the text is 2002, and the Home Companion copyright is 2005. According to one user, her children are still not math fans, but they are getting through the subject much easier than they did using other textbooks. Because this program is fairly new, I could not find many reviews out there. But the few I found were unanimously positive.
Despite scant evidence of its effectiveness, I will conditionally recommend this book for those ready for algebra. I personally intend to give it a full test as soon as my son is ready for algebra in a couple of years.
Review by Nancy Wagner, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLC, November 2006 |
Abstract Algebra I
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This course is a continuation of Abstract Algebra I: the student will revisit structures like groups, rings, and fields as well as mappings like homomorphisms and isomorphisms. The student will also take a look at ring factorization, general lattices, and vector spaces. Later this course presents more advanced topics, such as Galois theory - one of the most important theories in algebra, but one that requires a thorough understanding of much of the content we will study beforehand. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Compute the sizes of finite groups when certain properties are known about those groups; Identify and manipulate solvable and nilpotent groups; Determine whether a polynomial ring is divisible or not and divide the polynomial (if it is divisible); Determine the basis of a vector space, change bases, and manipulate linear transformations; Define and use the Fundamental Theorem of Invertible Matrices; Use Galois theory to find general solutions of a polynomial over a field. (Mathematics 232)Mathematics and Statistics2011-11-11T11:22:52Course Related MaterialsArray Signal Processing: An Introduction
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Discusses the basics of beamforming concerning our project.Claiborne McPheetersEdward RodriguezJames FinniganJeremy BassScience and Technology2007-08-20T05:11:00Course Related MaterialsCarbon 14 Dating
The task requires the student to use logarithms to solve an exponential equation in the realistic context of carbon dating, important in archaeology and geology, among other places. Students should be guided to recognize the use of the natural logarithm when the exponential function has the given base of e, as in this problem. Note that the purpose of this task is algebraic in nature -- closely related tasks exist which approach similar problems from numerical or graphical stances.Mathematics and Statistics2013-03-14T23:55:18Course Related MaterialsCarbon 14 Dating In Practice I
In the task "Carbon 14 Dating'' the amount of Carbon 14 in a preserved plant is studied as time passes after the plant has died. In practice, however, scientists wish to determine when the plant died and, as this task shows, this is not possible with a simple measurement of the amount of Carbon 14 remaining in the preserved plant. The equation for the amount of Carbon 14 remaining in the preserved plant is in many ways simpler here, using 12 as a base.Mathematics and Statistics2013-03-14T23:55:18Course Related MaterialsCarbon 14 Dating In Practice II
This problem introduces the method used by scientists to date certain organic material. It is based not on the amount of the Carbon 14 isotope remaining in the sample but rather on the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12. This ratio decreases, hypothetically, at a constant exponential rate as soon as the organic material has ceased to absorb Carbon 14, that is, as soon as it dies. This problem is intended for instructional purposes only. It provides an interesting and important example of mathematical modeling with an exponential function.Mathematics and Statistics2013-03-14T23:55:18Course Related MaterialsCarbon 14 Dating, Variation 2
This exploratory task requires the student to use a property of exponential functions in order to estimate how much Carbon 14 remains in a preserved plant after different amounts of time.Mathematics and Statistics2013-03-14T23:55:18Course Related Materials The textbook is also available in printed form from Qoop.com.Dr. Barbara Illowsky Susan DeanMathematics and Statistics2008-09-12T23:38:27Course Related MaterialsCollaborative Statistics: Custom Version modified by R. Bloom textbook collection has been modified by R. Bloom for her classes at De Anza College; the homework content for the custom collection is now contained in a separate homework collection.Roberta BloomMathematics and Statistics2009-06-17T01:07:02Course Related MaterialsCollaborative Statistics Homework Book: Custom Version modified by R. Bloom
This is a custom collection (by R. Bloom) of homework and review problems to accompany Collaborative Statistics textbook custom collection by R. Bloom. Content is derived from Collaborative Statistics written by Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean, faculty members at De Anza College in Cupertino, California. The textbook by S. Dean and B. Illowsky version of their collection has been modified by R. Bloom for her classes at De Anza College.Roberta BloomMathematics and Statistics2009-06-17T01:07:02Course Related MaterialsCommunicating With Data, Summer 2003
Introduces students to the basic tools in using data to make informed management decisions. Covers introductory probability, decision analysis, basic statistics, regression, simulation, and linear and nonlinear optimization. Computer spreadsheet exercises and examples drawn from marketing, finance, operations management, and other management functions. Restricted to Sloan Fellows.Carroll, John S.Business2006-03-20T23:57:00Course Related MaterialsComparing Exponentials
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EDCU11030 Procedural Mathematics 2
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Mathematics as a science of number and pattern has rules, procedures and concepts that are foundational to higher mathematics courses. The focus of learning is in calculus, data representations and understanding the underlying concepts, skills and knowledge that informs working mathematically in applied contexts. As a mathematical science enabling course, this course focuses on thinking and reasoning mathematically. |
Mathematics and Statistics for Financial Risk Management is a practical guide to modern financial risk management for both practitioners and academics. The recent financial crisis and its impact on the broader economy underscore the importance of financial risk management in today's world. At the same time, financial products and investment strategies are becoming increasingly complex. Today, it is more important than ever that risk managers possess a sound understanding of mathematics and statistics. In a concise and easy-to-read style, each chapter of this book introduces a different topic in mathematics or statistics. As different techniques are introduced, sample problems and application sections demonstrate how these techniques can be applied to actual risk management problems. Exercises at the end of each chapter and the accompanying solutions at the end of the book allow readers to practice the techniques they are learning and monitor their progress. A companion website includes interactive Excel spreadsheet examples and templates. This comprehensive resource covers basic statistical concepts from volatility and Bayes' Law to regression analysis and hypothesis testing.
Widely used risk models, including Value-at-Risk, factor analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and stress testing are also explored. A chapter on time series analysis introduces interest rate modeling, GARCH, and jump-diffusion models. Bond pricing, portfolio credit risk, optimal hedging, and many other financial risk topics are covered as well. If you're looking for a book that will help you understand the mathematics and statistics of financial risk management, look no further.
"At every turn this book shows the relevance of mathematical and statistical concepts to risk management. They are no longer the desiccated notions found in most textbooks but assume a sense of vibrancy. So, if you're trying to hone your skills, this book is a great place to start." ( SeekingAlpha , April 2012)
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Trevor Pythagoras is a site all about maths where you can ask questions, buy textbooks and read lessons in the different topics within maths at a range of levels primarily aimed at ages 15/16 (GCSE) to 18/19 (A Level and Further Maths A level). The content of the site is based upon the maths syllabus I studied in the UK from ages 15 to 18 but each lesson is independent so if you are studying a different syllabus you should still find the majority of the material applicable and can use the request a post or questions features to fill in the gaps. Don't hesitate to use the interactive parts of the site (as a student I have plenty of time to respond to comments and answer questions)
Using the links to the different sections across the top of the page you can find lessons on all the major topics. In each lesson there is a comments section allowing you to ask specific questions and expand upon the content. If you can't find a lesson on the topic you want you can request a post.
You can buy textbooks from trevorpythag.co.uk as we are a member of the amazon affiliate scheme meaning that your transaction is processed through amazon. You can find textbooks for all topics covered by the site as well as some more general books on maths and some that are beyond the scope of this site.
This newest feature of Trevor Pythagoras allows you to ask questions that can be answered by both the authors of the site and any visitors to the site (you must create an account before you can take advantage of this as an email address is required to notify you of answers). It also allows you to view questions that have been asked by other users.
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Representations of functions as data sets and graphs, finding symbolic form through pattern building, function behaviors, and modeling
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The "Hook"
Given a data set, can I decide what "type" it is by looking at the data (numbers)? Might a graph help me decide what kind of function can best represent the data relationship? If I know what type it is, how do I find the symbolic representation of the data? Will the geometric behaviors of the relationship help me find a model (the symbolic representation)? Why is the symbolic representation of a data set important? That is, why might I need it? How could I use it?
The Investigation
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Cliff Hastings recently forwarded me the following email from a sophmore engineering student who had just emailed him after watching the "Hands-on Start to Mathematica" screencast.
I just participated and watched your screen cast on getting started on Mathematica - and may I say that you are a wonderful instructor! I enjoyed learning the basics of this interactive tool - I have worked with Matlab most recently, and already prefer Mathematica's beauty and simplicity.
What Mathematica features and functions do your engineering students find most useful?
This is an example of a Mathematica practice I use with engineering students. I give it to them in PDF to force them to type the commands (no copy-paste) to reproduce the examples and solve the exercises:
Michael_Fanelli wrote:Mathematica Solutions On this page are several links that describe how Mathematica is ideal for different engineering applications. On each of these field-specific pages, you can click on the "WHY CHOOSE MATHEMATICA?" tab to see information about why it makes sense to choose Mathematica over Matlab and other similar systems.
The following is a series on comparing Mathematica and Matlab in an engineering setting. Norman Chonacky, "Maple, Mathematica, and Matlab", IEEE Computing in Science & Engineering.
A rule of thumb I use when choosing whether to recommend Matlab or Mathematica is this: -If some mathematical expression already exists for a problem then I would recommend Matlab; -If a mathematical expression needs to be developed for some problem then I would recommend Mathematica.
Personally, I feel that the Manipulate function is one of the best feature for engineering students. This addresses engineering problems where there are many possible solutions and the student wish to select the best by actuating some slider or knob.
I have taught both Mathematica and Matlab to engineering students. Matlab is necessary because most engineering companies and institutions require it. However, the students seem to enjoy using Mathematica the most. One classic case is assembling a molecule using the standard commands (no packages nor toolboxes). With Mathematica, the students had a far easier time. So with Matlab--as a minimum--I give students a working knowledge of specifying matrices and using Matlab programs and toolboxes.
We have looked at Mathematica but have decided not to use it at this time. The major disadvantage is that the notebooks are not reusable. They calculate fine until they are saved. At that point, everything gets hard-coded into pure text. That works if notebooks have to be preserved in their original state but lousy if you need or want to make changes.
So, in the Fall I'll be teaching the Matlab course. Time to load it onto my MBP. Once again, thanks for all the help!
Sorry to comment late, but I'd like to talk a bit more about this. RegardingI just recently joined this forum, and since I'm teaching Engineering students for a long time I can safely add my 5 penny worth of impression. I will give my personal impression and what our student choose when they are not enforced to choose one software over the other. Personal In teaching I'm using Mathematica for at least 10 years, and this is how long Mathematica is used in my department since I'm the local "enthusiastic". We give freshman year students a "lab" divided half a semester for matlab and half a semester Mathematica (two hours weakly). They already got a Java course a semester earlier,so programming is not a new issue for them. Courses where Matlab/Mathematica is used are (for undergraduates): 1. Graph Theory 2. Queueing Theory 3. Signal Processing 4. Information Theory 5. Communication Theory 6. Algorithms 7. Sensor networks ... and a collection of other courses where the professor require some mathematical/algorithmic simulation / research for courses 1,2,4,6,7 the students are asked to use Mathematica by the professors. In course 3 the professor is a matlab fan but the students prefer to do the assignments with Mathematica. We usually enforce them to use matlab since we want them to practice it more. Course 5 is a natural for matlab not because of matlab itself, but because of the availability of the communication toolbox. Courses for graduates use Mathematica (if any simulation tool is required).
As a teacher I write my lecture note, my slides and demonstrations with Mathematica, in each course I teach. I have tried almost any available tool for these purposes (slides and scientific writing) and I find it the best tool for my needs. I wonder what was meant by
They calculate fine until they are saved. At that point, everything gets hard-coded into pure text
. I have notebooks generated 7 years ago, and besides the fact that I needed to keep my own style notebooks (no need anymore since version 6) they are kept as they were written. Text (formatted of course), running code, notes etc.
A friend of mine is teaching the matlab/Mathematica lab. I presented in his matlab sessions, and this was really poor (and the guy is a real matlab expert) compared to the Mathematica slides (which I generated for him).
About one half of our faculty members (we are a small department, 11 members) use Mathematica for their courses.
Students I think that the part of the students is almost obvious. They prefer Mathematica, since they really can PROGRAM with it, and not only use it as a tool. For use it for mathematics and physic courses when they discover hos it can expand their understanding (I didn't list their courses). For matrix processing in various courses we usually find them using Mathematica. For displaying results of field measurement (cannot be done with matlab, easy with Mathematica) they use Mathematica.
As a concluding remarks, I may sound one sided towards Mathematica but this was an evolving preference rather than a "religious decision": I was the first matlab user in my university as a grad student (M.Sc.), then I used matlab as a daily working tool for two years in the industry. After that, the simulation part of my PhD were mostly done with matlab (I'm not so young ... ). I used Mathematica for symbolic When I became a faculty I decided to choose a single tool that will best serve my needs, and I picked Mathematica which combined at the time (version 3.5) typesetting, programming, "live documents" (code + text) and it is getting better with each version. Version 5 closed the performance difference of the numerical part (until then matlab was substantially faster) but this was almost 7 years ago (summer 2003).
So, if one is looking for recommendation it is clear what I will recommend, but the teacher need to be a skilled MAthematica user
RegardingYes, I understand the need in many situations to have the work one has coded "carved in stone." That can be the legal requirement in many labs. But our students are freshmen and sophomores. They need to be able to take their notebooks, make changes, do what-ifs, share them with others in an interactive way. If our students have to retype everything to make the equations live again, they just won't do it.
Matlab can be changed. If a line is edited, for example changing "x" from 5 to 10, the entire document can be rerun with the change in effect. With Mathematica, every line of math has to be retyped, whether it has been changed or not. Tedious.
I was hoping that Mathematica could be used in an ad-hoc manner without having to complete everything in one just session. I really like the way MathCad does this: every document stays live no matter how many times its saved. That product, alas, just won't do it for us plus it only runs on Windows.
Nice MIT web site. I really like their open courseware offerings and have borrowed ideas from them before! However, the one pointed out is much too advanced for our budding engineers. |
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This is an introductory course in mathematical systems theory. The subject provides the mathematical foundation of modern control theory, with application in aeronautics, electrical networks, signal processing, and many other areas. The aim of the course is that you should acquire a systematic understanding of linear dynamical systems, which is the focus of this course. The acquirement of such knowledge is not only very useful preparation for work on system analysis and design problems that appear in many engineering fields, but is also necessary for further studies in control and signal processing.
The overall goal of the course is to provide an understanding of the basic ingredients of linear systems theory and how these are used in analysis and design of control, estimation and filtering systems. In the course we take the state-space approach, which is well suited for efficient control and estimation design.
Measurable goals:
To pass the course, the student should be able to do the following:
Analyze the state-space model with respect to minimality, observability, reachability, detectability and stabilizability.
Explain the relationship between input-output (external) models and state-space (internal) models for linear systems and derive such models from the basic principles.
Derive a minimal state-space model using the Kalman decomposition.
Use algebraic design methods for state feedback design with pole assignment, and construct stable state observers by pole assignment and analyze the properties of the closed loop system obtained when the observer and the state feedback are combined to an observer based controller.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites is a Swedish or foreign degree equivalent to Bachelor of Science of 180 ECTS credits, with at least 45 ECTS credits in mathematics. The students should have documented knowledge corresponding to basic university courses in analysis, linear algebra, numerical analysis, differential equations and transforms, mathematical statistics, and optimization. |
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Instructor: Diane Overturf, M.S.
Office: MRC 571 Telephone: 796-3654 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: R 9:00-9:50. Other times can be arranged by appointment.
Additional help: Individual help is also available in the Learning Center located in MRC 332. You may sign up for individual tutoring or drop in for homework help.
Text: Required: Fundamentals of College Algebra, Eleventh Edition by Swokowski & Cole
Optional: Student's Solutions Manual for the text listed above. Although this is not required, I strongly recommend purchasing it.
Course Catalog Description: Review of basic algebra, second-degree equations and inequalities, roots of polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. Not applicable toward mathematics major or minor sequence. Prerequisite: acceptable score on placement exam, grade of B-minus or better in one year of high school algebra, or grade of C or higher in Math 001.
Core Skill Objectives:
Communication SkillsCommunication Skills
Produces both written and oral communication throughout course; particular attention is paid to the accurate and appropriate use of the language of algebra.
Uses technology to solve problems and to be able to communicate solutions and explore options.
Thinking Skills
Study briefly the basic ideas of a first algebra course.
Learn to solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and by use of the quadratic formula
Attendance and Academic Honesty: Attendance is essential. You are adults and mature enough to realize that in order to succeed in this class it is vital that you be here. If you cannot make it to class and have any questions, contact someone in the class or myself. To make up a missed quiz or exam you must contact me before the start of class.
Tardiness is a disruptive influence on the class and will affect your grade as follows. After 4 times of being tardy, one point will be deducted from your quiz total points for each additional day you are tardy.
You are responsible for all information given during class. Missed quizzes and exams may be made up if and only if you contact me before the quiz or exam and have a legitimate excuse.
Cheating will not be tolerated. First offense will be a zero for the particular work; a second offense will result in an F for the course.
Responsibility: My responsibility is to help you learn the material in this class through presenting new concepts, modeling the process of solving problems, and challenging you do your best. I will do this to the best of my ability. You will not succeed in this class if you are unwilling to put time into practicing the concepts outside of class. I encourage you to study with others and to seek a tutor if you find the material very difficult.
You are responsible for all information and assignments given during class, even if absent.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations for this class, please see Wayne Wojciechowski in Murphy Center, Room 335 (796 - 3085) within ten days to discuss your accommodation needs.
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Your grade will be based on the following weighted components: Chapter Exams: (30%) Assignments: (30%)
Individual and group assignments, for grade, will be given throughout the semester. Group assignments are to be completed as a group. Every member of the group will receive the same grade. If a member of your group is not pulling his/her weight contact me. Any student who does not actively participate in completing group assignments may be asked to complete them alone. Writing Assignments: I will assign a number of related writing projects during the semester. I will collect and grade them twice - at mid-semester and at the end of the semester. Writing Assignments will be graded on accuracy, completeness, thought put into your responses, and writing skills. Quizzes: (10%)
Quizzes will be given at least once a week, with the possible exception of exam weeks. You will have a quiz the last day of every week (usually Friday). A pop quiz can occur at any time. Final Exam: (30%)
Your final exam grade will consist of a take home group, open book exam and a comprehensive individual, closed book exam given on Thursday May 10 from 7:40 to 9:40 AM. The two will be combined to form one final exam grade as follows: group exam (1/3), individual exam (2/3). Late Assignments will be accepted up to three days late. For each day late your grade will be deducted 10 percentage points (one grade level). After three days, a zero will be given for that assignment. Any extra credit assignments will not be accepted late. Extra Credit assignments may be offered during the semester. Extra credit assignments are not accepted late. Extra Credit is graded on a point for each problem correctly done and the points are added to your quiz scores. Extra Credit will not raise your grade more than one half grade level. I.e. it can raise your grade from a BC to a B but not from a C to a B. Missed Quizzes and Exams: Missed quizzes and exams may be made up if and only if you contact me before the quiz or exam and have a legitimate excuse.
Schedule: You are responsible for knowing these dates. Graded assignment due dates will be announced as they are assigned. This schedule may change as we progress through the course. You will be notified of any changes. |
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Introduction to WeBWorK for students.
I. What is WeBWorK ?
WeBWorK is a system that allows professors to put the homework problems on the web and allows students to solve these problems over the web. Using WeBWorK, students may try to answer homework problems more than once. After each try, a message appears telling the student whether the answer is correct or not. This allows students to try to find out what they did wrong and hopefully to understand the topic of the question better. Each WeBWorK problem set is individualized (each student has a different version of each problem, for example the numerical values in the formulas may be slightly different).
II. How anybody can try out WeBWorK
Anyone with an internet connection can try out WeBWorK by following the directions in Part III below. To get an account without being a student in a WeBWorK course, please send an email to: [email protected].
III. How to use WeBWorK to do your homework
Using WeBWorK is quite simple. Below are the basic steps on how to get started.
NOTE: Most pages of WeBWorK also contain directions. Therefore, if you are ever unsure of what you should do, try reading the directions and descriptions on the page at which you are looking.
After printing out the problem set, go away from the computer and work on the homework. One reason to do this is that it is very easy to make a mistake and not see it when you are sitting at the computer.
After doing all the homework, return to the computer.
Submit your answers
Click on a problem set and click 'Do Problem Set'
You should see the list of problems available.
Click on the problem you want to submit.
You can change your equation viewing mode. You choices are listed in the bottom left corner of the web page. You will probably want to select "images" but feel free to experiment.
(If you just click on "Check Answers", your answers will not count towards your grade-- make sure you use "Submit Answers"!!)
Look at a summary of your WeBWorK homework scores.
Click on "Grades" and you should see the scores you have received for your WeBWorK problem sets.
Logout when you are done
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What to do if you have problems with WeBWorK:
If you have a problem logging in, contact your instructor or TA.
If you have a problem printing out a set, ask a consultant at a university computer lab. If you don't get sufficient help, contact your instructor or TA.
If you have questions on specific homework problems or if you have comments about WeBWorK that you think can help us make WeBWorK better, click on the 'Email Instructor' button on any of the pages of WeBWorK.
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Emne: Clifford algebras. Data processing ; Clifford algebras. Data processing ; Clifford algebras Summary: The author defines "Geometric Algebra Computing" as the geometrically intuitive development of algorithms using geometric algebra with a focus on their efficient implementation, [...]and the goal of this book is to lay the foundations for the widespread use of geometric algebra as a powerful, intuitive mathematical language for engineering applications in academia and industry. The related technology is driven by the invention of conformal geometric algebra as a 5D extension of the 4D projective geometric algebra and by the recent progress in parallel processing, and with the specific conformal geo |
Winner of the 1983 National Book Award, The Mathematical Experience conveyed the power and beauty of its topic to a broad audience. The study version added exercises and other classroom aids. This softcover edition includes new epilogues by the original authors.
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Winner of the 1983 National Book Award! "...a perfectly marvelous book about the Queen of Sciences, from which one will get a real feeling for what mathematicians do and who they are. The exposition is clear and full of wit and humor..." - The New Yorker (1983 National Book Award edition) Mathematics has been a human activity for thousands of years. Yet only a few people from the vast population of users are professional mathematicians, who create, teach, foster, and apply it in a variety of situations. The authors of this book believe that it should be possible for these professional mathematicians to explain to non-professionals what they do, what they say they are doing, and why the world should support them at it. They also believe that mathematics should be taught to non-mathematics majors in such a way as to instill an appreciation of the power and beauty of mathematics. Many people from around the world have told the authors that they have done precisely that with the first edition and they have encouraged publication of this revised edition complete with exercises for helping students to demonstrate their understanding.
This edition of the book should find a new generation of general readers and students who would like to know what mathematics is all about. It will prove invaluable as a course text for a general mathematics appreciation course, one in which the student can combine an appreciation for the esthetics with some satisfying and revealing applications. The text is ideal for 1) a GE course for Liberal Arts students 2) a Capstone course for perspective teachers 3) a writing course for mathematics teachers. A wealth of customizable online course materials for the book can be obtained from Elena Anne Marchisotto ([email protected]) upon request.
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1st Reprint of the 1995 Edition ed. 2012. Updated with Epilogues by the Authors |
AO2: Relate tables, graphs, and equations to linear and simple quadratic relationships found in number and spatial patterns.
We have available a large range of activities that can be used for developing some basic concepts in algebra. Students often complain that they cannot see the point of learning algebra so all of the teaching of skills here is placed within contexts. The intention of this unit is not to teach skills in isolation, but rather to use each activity for developing all the concepts. It is not suggested that this unit should replace the skills practice traditionally used in the teaching of algebra. It does, however, provide the opportunities for discussion and development of concepts. As each learning outcome is explored there will probably be need for consolidation through more traditional exercises. With the first activities one will probably not wish to explore all aspects with the whole class, but the possibility is there for extending individuals. It would also be appropriate to use the first activity for diagnostic assessment.
The initial focus of this unit involves students in gathering data from their investigation of squares that can be made on different sized geoboards, (an array of dots arranged on a square grid). Students need to be systematic in their work, and to record their results in ways that are likely to help them notice patterns and relationships.
Techniques for drawing linear graphs are introduced via whole number problem situations where the focus is on the solutions rather than the technique. Only linear equations of the form ax±by=c are graphed by finding two or more points on the line. No attempt is made to link these equations by algebra to the gradient intercept form y=mx+c. |
Mathematics for Physicists, 1st Edition
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This essential new text by Dr. Susan Lea will help physics undergraduate and graduate student hone their mathematical skills. Ideal for the one-semester course, MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS has been extensively class-tested at San Francisco State University--and the response has been enthusiastic from students and instructors alike. Because physics students are often uncomfortable using the mathematical tools that they learned in their undergraduate courses, MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS provides students with the necessary tools to hone those skills. Lea designed the text specifically for physics students by using physics problems to teach mathematical concepts |
Practical Geometry
These two books from the Shell Centre are part of the Extended Tasks for GCSE Mathematics support material produced for students as they pursued practical geometry tasks within any mathematics scheme. The practical geometry tasks were intended to stimulate students' interest in, and understanding of, the three-dimensional world in which they lived. Many geometrical discoveries are made experimentally. However, this experimental approach can be followed up and reinforced, using reasoning and proof. Geometry also provides excellent opportunities for making and testing hypotheses.
The tasks within this cluster begin within real life situations, and they are intended to be tackled practically. However, it was felt important that this practical approach should be followed up using reasoning, calculation and proof, according to the individual need and ability of each student. The common element of the materials is the idea that they are designed to develop spatial awareness and geometrical drawing skills.
Construct it right
The lead task is called Get drawing is based on a real life situation and provides a rich and tractable environment for practical geometry including isometric drawing, perspective and surveying.
Pack it in
The lead task is Anyone for tennis, which involves students in using their mathematics to help them to decide upon packaging for tennis balls.The project provides the opportunity to examine a wide range of mathematics inlcuding, volume of prisms, pyramids and spheres, Length, scale factor/Area scale factor/Volume scale factor, tessellation and trigonometry |
Mathematics Courses
A student must earn at least a grade of C-
in all prerequisites before taking a course.
MATH 104. Introduction to Mathematics3 sem hrs
An introduction to the mathematical processes and the use
of mathematics in problem solving. Topics will include but are not limited to
algebra, set, probability, statistics, trigonometry, geometry, and number
theory. The course is intended for non-majors.
MATH 106. Elementary Statistics3 sem hrs
A study of the methods of describing and analyzing data
and an introduction to statistical inference with applications. Topics include
mean and variance, data displays, normal distribution, correlation and
regression, and test of significance for means and proportions. Students take
either MATH 106 or 207 as recommended by their major program.
MATH 110. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics3 sem hrs
An exploration of elementary school mathematics topics
from a conceptual perspective. Topics include algebra and patterns, numeration,
the four fundamental operations of arithmetic, fractions and operations with
fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions. This course is designed for
prospective elementary teachers. Prerequisite: EDUC 100.
MATH 114. Quantitative Reasoning3 sem hrs
This course focuses on strengthening quantitative
reasoning skills. Students will learn to organize data, critically analyze
numerical information, and use quantitative skills to build arguments and solve
problems. Topics will be explored in the context of current issues using real
data. The course is intended for non-majors.
MATH 141. Elementary Functions4 sem hrs
A pre-calculus study of polynomial, rational,
trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: Three years
of college preparatory mathematics.
MATH 151. Calculus I4 sem hrs
A study of the calculus of functions of a single
variable. Prerequisite: Either MATH 141 or a Math ACT score of 26+ or the
satisfactory performance on the compass placement exam.
MATH 152. Calculus II4 sem hrs
Continuation of MATH 151. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or one
year of high school calculus with permission of the instructor.
MATH 171. Problem Solving with Programming4 sem hrs
An introduction to mathematical problem solving using
programming tools. Topics will
include algorithm development using pseudocode and graphic methods, the top-down
approach to problem solving, modularity, and structured program design. Students
will
become familiar with several programming languages suitable for mathematical
programming. No previous programming experience is required.
MATH 207. Statistics for the Sciences4 sem hrs
An introduction to statistical methods with examples and
problems aimed toward the
sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics,
experimental design, probability, basic statistical inference. Chi-square
analysis, analysis of variance, correlation, and simple and multiple regression.
Students take either MATH 106 or MATH 207 as recommended by their major program.
Prerequisite: Either MATH 141 or a Math ACT score of 26+ or the satisfactory
performance on the compass placement exam.
A study of the calculus of functions of more than one
variable: including partial
differentiation and multiple integration. Prerequisite: MATH 152.
MATH 254. Differential Equations3 sem hrs
An introduction to ordinary differential equations and
their applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 152.
MATH 260. Discrete Structures3 sem hrs
Topics include sets and logic, number systems, properties
of whole numbers, functions
and relations, recursion, combinatorics and probability, matrices, and graph
theory.
MATH 301. Advanced Calculus3 sem hrs
A theoretical development of the calculus of one and
several variables, including topological concepts, linear theorems,
differentiation, integration, series, point wise convergence, and uniform
convergence. Prerequisites: MATH 152 and MATH 260. Offered in alternate years.
MATH 311. Introduction to Modern Algebra3 sem hrs
A study of groups, rings, and fields plus their
applications. Prerequisite: MATH 152. Offered in alternate years.
MATH 317. Geometry3 sem hrs
A study of such topics in advanced and modern geometry as
non-Euclidean geometry, finite and projective geometries, isometries and
transformation groups, convexity, foundations, and axiomatics. Prerequisites:
MATH 241 or MATH 260. Offered in alternate years.
MATH 323.
Numerical Analysis3 sem hrs
An introduction to numerical algorithms. Methods will
include finding roots of equations, interpolation, curve-fitting, approximations
of functions, and numerical differentiation and integration. Prerequisites: MATH
152 and MATH 241. Offered in alternate years.
MATH 339.
Probability3 sem hrs
An introduction to probability theory and its
applications, including discrete and continuous random variables, density
functions, distribution functions, expectations, and variance. Prerequisites:
MATH 152, MATH 260, and COMP 160. Offered in alternate years.
MATH 345. Linear Regression and Analysis of Variance3 sem hrs
A data-analytic course. A study of simple and multiple
linear regression and basic analysis of variance (ANOVA). Topics include
residual diagnostics, model validation, model building, computation and
interpretation for one- and two-way ANOVA, and multiple comparisons. May include
factorial ANOVA, analysis of covariance, repeated measures, and/or some
experimental designs. Applications include use of computers. Prior completion of
MATH 151 is recommended, but not required. Prerequisites: MATH 207 or PSYC 201
or permission of the instructor.
MATH 350. Topics in Mathematics3 sem hrs
Possible topics include number theory, topology, complex
variables, and continuations of other mathematics courses. May be repeated if
the student does not already have credit for the topic officered. Prerequisite:
MATH 152 and permission of the instructor.
MATH 351. Readings in Mathematics1 or 2 sem hrs
This course will investigate special readings in advanced
mathematics or from the history of mathematics. Prerequisite: A 300 level
mathematics course.
MATH 420. Independent Study and Seminar3 sem hrs
A study of selected topics in advanced mathematics.
Prerequisites: One 300-level math course and
permission of the instructor.
MATH 430. Mathematical Modeling3 sem hrs
A study of the mathematical modeling process. Examples
will come from calculus, linear algebra, and physics. Students will present a
mathematical model of some phenomenon. Prerequisites: MATH 241, MATH 253 and
senior standing. |
Linear Algebra with Applications, CourseSmart eTextbook, 5th Edition
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Offering the most geometric presentation available, Linear Algebra with Applications, Fifth Edition emphasizes linear transformations as a unifying theme. This elegant textbook combines a user-friendly presentation with straightforward, lucid language to clarify and organize the techniques and applications of linear algebra. Exercises and examples make up the heart of the text, with abstract exposition kept to a minimum. Exercise sets are broad and varied and reflect the author's creativity and passion for this course. This revision reflects careful review and appropriate edits throughout, while preserving the order of topics of the previous edition.
Table of Contents
1. Linear Equations
1.1 Introduction to Linear Systems
1.2 Matrices, Vectors, and Gauss-Jordan Elimination
1.3 On the Solutions of Linear Systems; Matrix Algebra
2. Linear Transformations
2.1 Introduction to Linear Transformations and Their Inverses
2.2 Linear Transformations in Geometry
2.3 Matrix Products
2.4 The Inverse of a Linear Transformation
3. Subspaces of Rn and Their Dimensions
3.1 Image and Kernel of a Linear Transformation
3.2 Subspace of Rn; Bases and Linear Independence
3.3 The Dimension of a Subspace of Rn
3.4 Coordinates
4. Linear Spaces
4.1 Introduction to Linear Spaces
4.2 Linear Transformations and Isomorphisms
4.3 The Matrix of a Linear Transformation
5. Orthogonality and Least Squares
5.1 Orthogonal Projections and Orthonormal Bases
5.2 Gram-Schmidt Process and QR Factorization
5.3 Orthogonal Transformations and Orthogonal Matrices
5.4 Least Squares and Data Fitting
5.5 Inner Product Spaces
6. Determinants
6.1 Introduction to Determinants
6.2 Properties of the Determinant
6.3 Geometrical Interpretations of the Determinant; Cramer's Rule
7. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
7.1 Diagonalization
7.2 Finding the Eigenvalues of a Matrix
7.3 Finding the Eigenvectors of a Matrix
7.4 More on Dynamical Systems
7.5 Complex Eigenvalues
7.6 Stability
8. Symmetric Matrices and Quadratic Forms
8.1 Symmetric Matrices
8.2 Quadratic Forms
8.3 Singular Values
9. Linear Differential Equations
9.1 An Introduction to Continuous Dynamical Systems
9.2 The Complex Case: Euler's Formula
9.3 Linear Differential Operators and Linear Differential Equations
Appendix A. Vectors
Appendix B: Techniques of Proof
Answers to Odd-numbered Exercises
Subject Index
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MAT 090. Basic Concepts 3 credits A course that covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of fractions and decimals; working with positive and negative numbers; percentages, ratios, and rates. The course utilizes these skills by introducing some practical word problems in each section. An introduction to algebra will also be covered. This course does not count towards baccalaureate graduation credits.
MAT 106. Beginning Algebra 3 credits This is an introductory course in algebra. Students will learn the basic concepts and applications of algebra. The course will cover real numbers and variables, solving equation and inequalities, solving applied problems, exponents and polynomials, factoring, and graphing. This course does not count toward any program within the mathematics and computer science department. Prerequisite: MAT 090 (or equivalent).
MAT 107. Quantitative Analysis 3 credits This course will familiarize students with the scope of mathematical applications in the various disciplines. Concepts and understanding of the applications of elementary set theory, the real number system, probability and statistics, elementary algebra, and consumer mathematics will be emphasized. This course is designed primarily for those students not majoring in mathematics or the sciences. Prerequisite: MAT 090 (or equivalent). Spring
MAT 108. Intermediate Algebra 3 credits A course in intermediate algebra for students with inadequate preparation for Mathematics 205. Not counted toward any program within the Mathematics Department. Prerequisite: MAT 106 (or equivalent).
MAT 203. Mathematics for Elementary School 3 credits An elective course for those students interested in teaching in the elementary school. Topics include set theory, Venn diagrams, operations in base 10 and other bases, use of math manipulatives to teach basic arithmetic operations, order of operations, integers, factors, working with rational numbers, ratios and proportions, and graphs. Some computer-aided instruction will be used. Prerequisite: MAT 106 (or equivalent). (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
MAT 204. Mathematics for Middle/Junior High School 3 credits An elective course for those students interested in teaching in the middle or junior high schools. Topics include relating fractions and decimals to percents, mixed numbers, scientific notation, and selected areas of algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MAT 106 (or equivalent). (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
MAT 365. Internship (cross-listed as CSC 365) 1-3 credits On-the-job experience either on or off-campus. Specific internship duties are negotiated among the student, the on-site supervisor, and the department course instructor. Interns keep journals of their work experiences and time spent on the job, meet regularly with their instructor, and write a final report of their work experience as it relates to their liberal arts education. The final report must also relate the student's work experience to the General Education Goals of the University including those goals that address Judeo-Christian values and traditions. Credits will be awarded as agreed to by the parties involved, following the general rule of approximately thirty hours of on-site effort per hour of credit received. This course may be taken two times for a total of up to 6 hours of credit. Graded credit.
MAT 395. Special Topics 1-3 credits A study of various particular topics which are chosen by the members of the department in consultation with students. Depending upon the particular topics offered, one, two, or three credits may be given. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
MAT 397. Seminar 1 credit Assigned readings, discussions, oral and written reports on subjects of general mathematical interest and value. A maximum of two credits from this sequence may be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MATMAT 497. Independent Study 1-3 credits Independent study and research into specific topics and problems in the field of mathematics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MAT 499. Senior Project (cross-listed as CSC 499) 1-3 credits This course requires a literature, including Web, search and written paper on a selected topic in mathematics. The student and coordinating instructor will agree upon the topic. Upon completion, the project will be briefed to the department faculty and a written report will be submitted. |
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