A rich compilation of work by some of the most inventive minds in the field of digital design John Maeda, probably the most important digital designer, educator, and artist working today, created a sensation with maeda@media (2000), which documented his complete oeuvre and laid out his belief in the importance of designers understanding the computer одфса as a medium, not just a tool Maeda's work as an educator and director of the Aesthetics + Computation Group (ACG) at the MIT Media Lab has largely remained behind the scenes For seven years, Maeda and his studentsseveral of whom are already internationally celebratedhave created some of the most digitally sophisticated and exciting pieces of design to emerge anywhere Little of this research has been seen outside the laboratory This book presents the most fascinating work produced by the group, arranged into themes that apply to today's design issues: information visualization, digital typography, abstraction, interaction design, and education Each section also features brief essays by leading names in the field of interaction and digital designCasey Reas, David Small, Yogo Nakamura, Joshua Davis, and Gillian Crampton-Smith Deftly bridging the chasm between art and science, John Maeda, a true pioneer in the digital realm, leads the way to a greater understanding and richness of experience Over 600 illustrations, most in color.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 256 стр ISBN 0500285179.

Professional DotNetNuke ASP NET Portals DotNetNuke, the popular ASP NET open source application, is sweeping through the ranks of ASP NET and Web developers Whether you've never programmed your own Web site before or you are an experienced ASP NET developer, you'll find DotNetNuke and this book have something to offer you You'll get started with одфсг invaluable hands-on insight for installing DotNetNuke on the server and then move on to developing and administering portals created with DotNetNuke Written by the creator and programmers of the DotNetNuke project, the book discusses operating a DotNetNuke portal You'll see how DotNetNuke gives you a flexible architecture for rapidly developing Web applications and you'll find ways to extend the portal framework by developing modules that plug into DotNetNuke Step-by-step instructions to administer DotNetNuke in various real-world scenarios will help you save time developing your own DotNetNuke ASP NET sites What you will learn from this book * How to easily develop a dynamic content managed Web site * Management of user membership and permissions * Other features you can add to a DotNetNuke site including discussion forums, RSS feeds, calendars, and more * How to instantly change your Web site user interface with skins * Techniques for hosting multiple Web sites from a single account with the multiple portal capability Who this book is for Web developers or administrators who have never used ASP or ASP NET can use this book to create their first ASP NET portal site with no programming skill required Experienced ASP NET developers can use this to create ASP NET sites quickly and efficiently using DotNetNuke Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education for new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 456 стр ISBN 0764595636.

Build Your Own Database-Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL is a practical guide for first-time users of PHP & MySQL that teaches readers by creating a fully working Content Management System, Shopping Cart and other real-world applications There has been a marked increase in the adoption of PHP, most notably in the beginning to intermediate одфсе levels PHP now boasts over 30% of the server side scripting market (Source: php weblogs com) The previous edition sold over 17,000 copies exclusively through Sitepoint com alone With the release of PHP 5, SitePoint have updated this bestseller to reflect best practice web development using PHP 5 and MySQL 4 The 3rd Edition includes more code examples and also a new bonus chapter on structured PHP Programming which introduces techniques for organizing real world PHP applications to avoid code duplication and ensure code is manageable and maintainable The chapter introduces features like include files, user-defined function libraries and constants, which are combined to produce a fully functional access control system suitable for use on any PHP Website.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 359 стр ISBN 0975240218.

Web 2 0 architecture opens up an incredible number of options for flexible web design, creative reuse, and easier updates Along with covering the key languages and techniques of Web 2 0, this unique book introduces you to all of the technologies that make up Web 2 0 at a professional level Throughout the chapters, you'll find code for several example одфсс applications built with popular frameworks that you'll be able to utilize You'll first explore the technologies that are used to create Web 2 0 applications This includes an in-depth look at XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, and Ajax Next, you'll gain a better understanding of the protocols and formats that enable the exchange of information between web clients and servers Ultimately, you'll discover exactly what you need to know about server-side programming in order to implement new ideas and develop your own robust applications What you will learn from this book How Web 2 0 applications are developed New ways to get the major client-side technologies to work together The new class of emerging tools All about HTTP and URIs, XML, syndication, microformats, and Web Services Techniques for implementing and maintaining your URI space How to serve XML over HTTP Steps for building mashups to aggregate information from multiple sources Methods for enhancing security in your applications Who this book is for This book is for professional developers who have a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 522 стр ISBN 0470087889.

Studio secrets, techniques, and tips For Pro Tools M-powered, LE, HD, and TDM Power Users! This practical guide from two certified Pro Tools experts begins where most other Pro Tools books leave off--it's like having a high-level, hands-on studio session with your very own seasoned audio pros! Jump in anywhere and discover the professional techniques одфсъ and tricks you need to get recordings right the first time, every time Want to capture a perfect acoustic guitar? Record a band? Spice up your tracks with expertly sequenced MIDI? Record Foley and edit dialog for a movie? Make your final mix go from good to radio-ready? It's all here in compact recipes to help you record, edit, compose, and mix with ease Just flip to the topic you need and keep the session moving Whether you're a sound designer, podcaster, musician, or hobbyist, you can access the secrets of professional audio success Discover loads of studio tricks, including how to: * Set up an efficient headphone mix for a band * EQ and compress sounds to get pro results * Record smart using quickpunch, loop, and alternate playlists * Enhance male and female voices and remove hums * Give your tracks cool, vintage effects * Master all of Pro Tools 7's new MIDI and instrument track features * Mix, master, bounce, burn, and podcast your session * Seamlessly transfer film and video projects and set them up for 5 1 surround mixes * Master plug-ins to fix a drum sound, create the AM radio effect, auto-tune vocals, and more Learn how to get the most out of Pro Tools 7, such as routing MIDI with the new instrument track features.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 300 стр ISBN 0471933988.

Charred ruins, bullet holes, rusted metal?if you ?re a fan of 3D first-person-shooter games, then you ?re familiar with those amazing, ominous textures that draw you into your character?s surroundings Get ready to analyze?and re-create?the textures and graphics used in these games All you need is a decent PC, Photoshop, and a digital camera Once одфтж you learn how to create the textures within this book, you can create any texture for any game Not a born artist? That?s okay You?ll learn how to let Photoshop do most of the work Begin with texturing basics, including pixel sizes, color modes, and alpha channels Then jump right into hearty texture tutorials as you create everything from sci-fi backgrounds and molten lava to medieval castle walls and dragon skin If you?re ready to travel to the grim back alleys of your imagination, then you?re ready for "The Dark Side of Game Texturing".  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 216 стр ISBN 1592003508.

The incomparable iLife '05 is the must-have multimedia suite for everyone who owns a Mac--and the envy of everyone who doesn't iLife '05: The Missing Manual is the definitive iLife '05 book--and what should have come with the suite There's no better guide to your iLife experience than the #1 bestselling Macintosh author and expert--and Missing одфтп Manual series creator--David Pogue Totally objective and utterly in-the-know, Pogue highlights the newest features, changes, and improvements of iLife '05, covers the capabilities and limitations of each program within the suite, and delivers countless goodies that you won't find anywhere else: undocumented tips, tricks, and secrets for getting the best performance out of every iLife application Pogue examines all five programs in iLife '05, including: iTunes 4 7 The digital jukebox software for Mac (and Windows) rips songs from music CDs onto your hard drive, organizes and plays your music collection, lets you buy songs from the iTunes Music Store, and syncs all your music with your iPod iPhoto 5 With iPhoto 5, you can pull photos from digital cameras and then organize and present them as a slideshow, desktop picture, screen saver, email attachment, web page, DVD, printout, or hardbound photo book iMovie HD Now you can easily import and edit video from the newest High Definition camcorders and even little flash media video cams in all the latest formats You can turn those seemingly endless home movies into short, fun, tightly edited, top-quality highlight reels that friends and family actually beg to watch iDVD 5 Transform your iMovie productions and digital slideshows into Hollywood-style DVDs that play on everyday DVD players GarageBand 2 This critically acclaimed program turns a Mac into a digital music-recording studio With your authoritative, witty, full color, all-inclusive iLife '05: The Missing Manual at the ready, there's nothing standing between you and professional-caliber music, photos, movies, and more.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 724 стр ISBN 0596100361.

Mind-blowing effects and astonishing possibilities can be realized without the full version of Photoshop-and this full-color resource shows beginning to intermediate Elements users how to achieve results like the pros Covers changing a family member into an action figure, morphing a woman into a vampire, and turning a favorite photo into a одфтц magazine cover Demonstrates how to combine people or objects from different shots into a montage, make a person climb a giant bottle, and create a Salvador Dali-style photo Numerous Elements tips and sidebars discuss type effects, photo effects, art effects, theatrical effects, combining and stitching photos, plus much more.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 246 стр ISBN 0764599917.

An inspirational and user-friendly guide to creative image editing, this book provides direction for photographers and designers alike who have ventured into the realm of the 'digital darkroom ' Photoshop CS2: Essential Skills offers a progressive curriculum to guide you through Photoshop with a series of clear, step-by-step projects designed одфтщ to place knowledge into a practical context You will build a useful and essential set of skills for creative and professional image editing and, whether you simply want to retouch an image, create a glamour makeover or create a highly sophisticated montage - this book will give you the essential skills to complete the work to a professional standard The accompanying CD-ROM and website, www photoshopessentialskills com, offer additional teaching and learning support materials which form a library of indispensable supporting resources including: All of the images used in the text * Over four hours of QuickTime movie tutorials to support the practical projects * A range of presets (including layer styles, curves, shapes and gradients) * Camera RAW files * Free extra chapters in e-book form * Packed with beautiful color images and covering Photoshop 7 0 up to CS2 * Includes practical projects to put theoretical knowledge into a creative context * CD-ROM and website, www photoshopessentialskills com, offer additional teaching and learning support materials.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 384 стр ISBN 0240520009.

* The definitive, 100omplete handbook and reference for the more than 12 million Mac OS X users has been improved and expanded to include essential expert guidance and advice on all of Tiger's new features * Tiger boasts more than 150 new features including Spotlight, the new system-wide search tool; Dashboard, which provides instant access to одфуж accessory programs; and iChatAV, which allows users to videoconference with up to three additional people * Packed with useful tips and secrets on installation, taking advantage of hot new features, setting up OS X on a network, running older apps in emulation mode, using Sherlock "X," AirPort, iChat, iCal, Address Book, Mail, QuickTime "X", and other Tiger features * Includes updates to iLife and the latest built-in Tiger apps.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 984 стр ISBN 0764579177.

The Ultimate Resource for Professional Game Animators Game animation is a demanding art Not only do you have to deliver realistic, beautiful animations, but you have to do so under strict real-time, video-game constraints The Game Animator's Guide to Maya is your focused resource for using Maya to create professional-level game animations for одфук console and PC games Written by a game industry veteran and featuring interviews with professional animators and artists from around the country, this focused book features specific, detailed, real-world game animation techniques It's the perfect reference and tutorial for those looking to develop or refine their game animation skills The enclosed CD features more than $3000 worth of exclusive content, including models, high-resolution textures, animations, concept art, and animation reference videos It also includes the Maya Personal Learning Edition and project files so you can complete the hands-on tutorials The Game Animator's Guide to Maya gives you an insider's view of the animation business and teaches the skills necessary to animate everything from characters to vehicles to lip-synching audio First, you'll get an introduction to the industry and typical game development pipelines, then learn rigging and animation basics before moving on to advanced techniques and the detailed tutorials Inside, you'll find: * Game Career Guide: Industry information, demo reel advice, job descriptions, game asset pipeline overview * Animation Techniques: detailed explanation of animation terms, techniques, tools, concepts, and editors * Rigging and Animation Setup: IK and FK, joint hierarchies, skeleton controls, constraints, selection handles, and more * True Game Animation: real-world assignments that mimic the day-to-day jobs of professional game animators--walk cycles, run cycles, idle cycles, action sequences, lip-synching to audio, and more.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 243 стр ISBN 0470038578.

Nine minibooks, filling nearly 800 pages, take you beyond Dreamweaver basics, giving you the know-how and hands-on techniques necessary to create state-of-the-art Web sites You'll master Dreamweaver basics, such as laying out pages, adding content to pages, and working with code; develop Web applications and databases; make pages dynamic; одфуп and learn to use Dreamweaver with Contribute Order your copy of this reference to the popular software application today.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 840 стр ISBN 0471781428.

This is the must-have book for a must-know field Today, general security knowledge is mandatory, and, if you who need to understand the fundamentals, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition is the book to consult The new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and thoroughly updates that core knowledge одфуу For anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition offers a clear overview of the security concepts you need to know, including access controls, malicious software, security policy, cryptography, biometrics, as well as government regulations and standards This handbook describes complicated concepts such as trusted systems, encryption, and mandatory access control in simple terms It tells you what you need to know to understand the basics of computer security, and it will help you persuade your employees to practice safe computing Topics include: Computer security concepts Security breaches, such as viruses and other malicious programs Access controls Security policy Web attacks Communications and network security Encryption Physical security and biometrics Wireless network security Computer security and requirements of the Orange Book OSI Model and TEMPEST.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 296 стр ISBN 0596006691.

Understanding Enterprise SOA gives technologists and business people an invaluable and until now missing integrated picture of the issues and their interdependencies You will learn how to think in a big way, moving confidently between technology- and business-level concerns Written in a comfortable, mentoring style by two industry insiders, одффа the book draws conclusions from actual experiences of real companies in diverse industries, from manufacturing to genome research It cuts through vendor hype and shows you what it really takes to get SOA to work Intended for both business people and technologists, the book reviews core SOA technologies and uncovers the critical human factors involved in deploying them You will see how enterprise SOA changes the terrain of EAI, B2B commerce, business process management, "real time" operations, and enterprise software development in general What's Inside How SOA streamlines portal development and EAI Rapid integration with partners Effective BPM and real time management How to design, develop, run, and secure an SOA Real-world SOA deployment scenarios.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 242 стр ISBN 1932394591.

Adobe Photoshop Elements software is a powerful tool designed for editing of images from digital sources such as digital cameras, scanners, CDs, and video files You can do amazing things with it such as crop images, change lighting, remove red-eye from photos, apply special effects, blend or animate images, and optimize images for the web But if одффв you are new to image editing, you may find it complex and feel overwhelmed by all the things you can do and not know where to start If you are an experienced Photoshop Elements user, you may want to learn some expert tricks Whatever your level of experience, Photoshop Elements 3 for Windows One-on-One can teach you how to become an expert using Photoshop Elements and create great images for print, email, or the web Photoshop Elements 3 for Windows One-on-One, the third in a series by Photoshop expert Deke McClelland, is a complete training system on how to use AdobeA® Photoshop Elements software to edit and optimize images The book contains 12 step-by-step lessons on real-world tasks along with 2 hours of video tutorials on CD The samples in the book are in full color, so you can see how the images actually look You can read about a particular technique in the book and then see how it's done first hand in the video Deke's conversational style and full-color photographs make learning both fun and easy In addition to learning how to use the software for specific tasks, you will also learn about photography and graphic theory, best practices, and tips for avoiding problems Both image-editing novices and those already familiar with using Photoshop Elements will find valuable tips so they can use the software to do things such as create photo-montages (composites), restore old photos, prepare images to post on the Web, and archive photos If you want to make your images the best they can be, then Photoshop Elements 3 for Windows One-on-One is for you.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 393 стр ISBN 0596008449.

While FMEA has helped many companies improve quality by teaching them how to avoid what can go wrong, it doesn’t show how to make things go right That is what the Success Every Time (SET) does Developed by renowned manufacturing visionary John Casey, SET defines a logic stream for engineers to strategically incorporate no-cost or low-cost error-proofing одффз devices to help production operators When SET is executed completely, failure is not an option The operators interface with their parts and tools in such a way that either the product is made correctly, or the product/process is stopped Operators can make only good parts—nothing else For this reason, proper implementation of SET drives higher first time yield, increases customer satisfaction, improves warranty claims, improves profits, and helps you compete John J Casey has published multiple articles on quality initiatives and is well recognized in the Automotive Industry Mr Casey is seen as an automotive industry visionary and is cited as the father of GM’s Global Quality Tracking System that was the cornerstone of GM’s 85% improvement on inbound quality over a 4-year period.  2008 г Мягкая обложка, 152 стр ISBN 1420083678.

With the advent of desktop publishing came the democratization of graphic design Which means that these days, with the right equipment, just about anyone can produce graphically sophisticated documents--or clumsy ill-conceived messes To make sure you end up with the former, you need this comprehensive guide! Realizing that many of today's одффэ desktop publishers come to the task with no formal design or graphics training, authors David Blatner, Glenn Fleishman, Steve Roth, and Conrad Chavez, detail both the theory and practice of producing top-notch scans and halftones Through tips, techniques, step-by-step instructions, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to scan, sharpen, and output your images as well as how to correct color and tone Throughout, the emphasis is on not just how to perform a given task but why it makes sense to do so in a certain way Filled with sure-fire techniques and practical discussions of today's software and hardware, when it comes to halftones and scans, this guide covers it all!.  ISBN 0321241320.

Today's non-linear editing systems are equipped with a wide range of color correction tools that were previously only available in dedicated color correction suites This book shows video editors how to take full advantage of their power Clear, step-by-step instructions are included for Avid XPress DV, Avid Symphony, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, одффя and more Beyond that, you'll learn the importance of "selling" the color correction you've achieved to clients, while making sure the client realizes the impact color correction gives the final product In addition to non-linear editing systems, there are now many plug-in applications for color correction These plug-ins, including ColorFix, Composite Suite Color Correct, Vixen Pro, and Color Finesse,are covered in detail There is ample information on how to work with the various video recording formats a client may present you, and the pros and cons of each Rounding out the text are numerous hints, tips, common pitfalls, and tutorials for real-world practice The CD contains images can practice color correction on; popular software tools, including trial versions of AfterEffects, Premiere, and various plug-ins; and QuickTime movies demonstrating color correction techniques Lastly, ample referencematerial makes this an excellent resource *Take advantage of new color correction tools in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid XPress DV, and plug-ins *Includes a CD with tutorials and do-it-yourself color correction exercises *Gain a colorist's point of view on when certain types of color correction should be used and tips for achieving specific looks.  ISBN 0240805151.

Over 300 productivity enhancing secrets you need to know about Illustrator CS Fully illustrated, stand-alone tips reveal the hidden features and productivity-enhancing tricks that allow you to accomplish more in less time with Illustrator cs Easy-to-browse format lets you find and apply information instantly and includes many tips and techniques одфхв that focus on Illustrator cs' new features: 3D extrusion, enhanced type capabilities, expanded print options, and more.  ISBN 0321272242.

Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 18:38:09 +0000 (GMT) To: honbarrsedd4za@yahoo co in PROPOSAL FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE Dear Sir: I must solicit your confidence in this transaction I am a high placed official with the Department of Finance Affairs in Lagos, Nigeria I and two other colleagues are in need of a silent foreign partner whose bank account we can use to одфхй transfer the sum of $18,000,000 This are monies left by a barrister who died tragically in a plane crash last year Sound familiar? Congratulations You have been selected to become a mugu, an expression African con artists use to describe the targets of their e-mail scams But they drew a bead on the wrong guy when they started spamming Steve H Graham Like many Internet users, Graham eventually got tired of receiving mugu mail and decided to fire back at his wannabe swindlers Armed with a scathing sense of humor, Graham quickly turned the tables on his tormenters--with side-splittingly hilarious results Whether he's referring to his fictional lawyer Biff Wellington, complaining about the injury he received while milking a lactating sloth, or offering the Preparation H helpline as his phone number, Graham--using aliases such as Wile E Coyote, Barney Rubble, and Herman Munster--offers proof that spamming the spammers is the best revenge Steve H Graham is a retired attorney Since childhood, he has been fighting for truth, justice, and free movie passes For each copy sold of this book, he will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to himself He is also the author of the cookbook Eat What You Want and Die Like a Man He lives in Miami.  2007 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 0806528249.

Rapid Prototyping of Digital Systems: Quartus II Edition provides an exciting and challenging laboratory component for undergraduate digital logic and computer design courses using FPGAs and CAD tools for simulation and hardware implementation The more advanced topics and exercises also make this text useful for upper level courses in digital одфхс logic, programmable logic, and embedded systems This new version of the widely used Rapid Prototyping of Digital Systems, Second Edition, now uses Altera's new Quartus II CAD tool and includes laboratory projects for Altera's UP 2 and the new UP 3 FPGA board Student laboratory projects provided on the book's CD-ROM include video graphics and text, mouse and keyboard input, and three computer designs Rapid Prototyping of Digital Systems: Quartus II Edition includes four tutorials on the Altera Quartus II and NIOS II tool environment, an overview of programmable logic, and IP cores with several easy-to-use input and output functions These features were developed to help students get started quickly Early design examples use schematic capture and IP cores developed for the Altera UP FPGA boards VHDL is used for more complex designs after a short introduction to VHDL-based synthesis New to this edition is an overview of System-on-a-Programmable Chip (SOPC) technology and SOPC design examples for the UP3 using Altera's new NIOS II Processor hardware and C software development tools A full set of Altera's FPGA CAD tools is included on the book's CD-ROM.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 371 стр ISBN 0387277285.

The defacto industry standard for test, measurement, and automation software solutions LabVIEW 8 delivers the graphical programming capabilities that allow users to design programmable software solutions to problems and lab experiments This version includes new chapter covering LabVIEW MathScript and an upgrade to Chapter 11 Analysis одфхш to reflect 150 new and enhanced analysis VIs A new Appendix has been added to include exciting innovative developments with Sound Card API, LabVIEW Project and Shared Variables For electrical engineers, and those involved in measurement and instrumentation.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 475 стр ISBN 0132390256.

A mathematically consistent formulation of relativistic quantum electrodynamics (QED) has still to be found Nevertheless, there are several simplified effective models that successfully describe many body quantum systems and the interaction of radiation with matter Large Coulomb Systems explores a selection of mathematical topics inspired одфхы by QED It comprises selected, expanded and edited lectures given by international experts at a topical summer school and is intended as a high-level introduction for graduate students, postdocs and nonspecialists from related fields.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 327 стр ISBN 3540325786.

Taking a standards-based approach to converged services, Architecting the Telecommunications Evolution lays a foundation for a service-oriented architecture in telecommunications The authors begin by outlining the development of Internet telephony, focusing on how to use the respective benefits of the traditional public switched telephone одфцж network (PSTN) and the Internet to create and implement more value-added services These two eminent specialists then examine services that originate in the Internet and take advantage of PSTN services followed by PSTN-originating services using the Internet They conclude with a discussion on how this convergence creates smart spaces in the telecoms domain.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 312 стр ISBN 0849395674.

All the tools you need to use Networking Essentials MCSE Study System effectively in the classroom! Classroom-Tested Tips from a Microsoft Certified Trainer Teaching tips for delivering material, gauging student abilities, and tailoring lectures Lecture tips covering concepts, task demos, and diagrams Lab tips for common network problems одфцл and situations Dozens of Exercises and Practice Questions Demonstration exercises that mirror the performance-based style of the exam Concept assessment questions to help students evaluate their skills Challenging lab exercises for targeted practice And Lots of Time-Saving Extras Presentation materials checklists Key concept lists Chapter synopses Full presentation outlines Exam objectives for each chapter CD-ROM includes: PowerPoint slides of all lectures and PowerPoint Viewer Searchable version of entire book and Acrobat Reader.  ISBN 076453341X.

While we are all becoming familiar with the Internet, which uses the Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), more and more additions and changes emerge every year, including protocols that support multimedia, encryption, and other methods of secure data transfer This book focuses on the design and implementation of these computer одфцп network information transfer protocols Using the Internet as a running case study throughout the book, the authors introduce a formal notation for writing network protocols and organize their discussion around protocol functions.  ISBN 0471197440.

Understanding the rich conjunction of networking and computing is essential for anyone involved in the formulation and implementation of new application ideas, whether in business, education, or government This book offers nonexperts an accessible, thoughtful introduction to the applications and infrastructure in networked computing, одфцъ providing you with the information to make the right technological and organizational decisions as you work with developers to design or acquire effective computing solutions On a bookshelf dominated by either lightweight primers or heavyweight treatises, Networked Applications: A Guide to the New Computing Infrastructure stands apart: a smart book for smart people seeking the knowledge to meet new needs and to improve organizational processes * Takes a functional, top-down approach, moving from application opportunities to a forward-looking view of the possibilities and limitations of networking and computing technologies * Uses plain English to explain important networked computing terminology and concepts, such as security, middleware, and electronic payments * Empowers managers and other users with the knowledge required to shape the application development process * Offers frank and enlightening discussions of general application categories, hardware and software infrastructure, up-and-coming communication technologies, and policy issues-social, economic, and governmental-affecting the future of networked computing.  ISBN 1558605363.

Over 700,000 IT Professionals Have Prepared for Exams with Syngress Authored Study Guides The Security+ Study Guide & Practice Exam is a one-of-a-kind integration of text and and Web-based exam simulation and remediation This system gives you 100% coverage of official CompTIA Security+ exam objectives plus test preparation software for одфцэ the edge you need to achieve certification on your first try! This system is comprehensive, affordable, and effective! * Completely Guaranteed Coverage of All Exam Objectives All five Security+ domains are covered in full: General Security Concepts, Communication Security, Infrastructure Security, Basics of Cryptography, and Operational / Organizational Security * Fully Integrated Learning This package includes a Study Guide, one complete practice exam, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation * Each chapter starts by explaining the exam objectives covered in the chapter You will always know what is expected of you within each of the exams domains * Exam-Specific Chapter Elements Notes, Tips, Alerts, Exercises, Exams Eyeview, and Self Test with fully explained answers * Test What You Learned Hundreds of self-test review questions test your knowledge of specific exam objectives A Self Test Appendix features answers to all questions with complete explanations of correct and incorrect answers * Training DVD-ROM A complete Adobe PDF format version of the print Study Guide, along with complete practice exam with detailed answer explanations Fast Tracks for quick topic review are provided in both HTML and PowerPoint format *Only Security+ book that comes with a DVD *Revision to market-leading first edition *Realistic, Web-based practice exams included.  2007 г Мягкая обложка, 864 стр ISBN 1597491535.

The first and best book about iLife is back—and better than ever!A Since its debut two years ago, Apple’s iLife suite has provided users with a way to organize, produce, and share their digital media, whether they’re editing and emailing digital photos, burning home movies to DVD, or creating a CD of original songs Apple's newest revision одфсв of this software— iLife' 05—includes new versions of iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and GarageBand and all four programs—along with iTunes—work together better than ever Here to explain how it all works isA The Macintosh iLife '05, a completely revised and expanded edition of Jim Heid's bestselling book/DVD on Apple's revolutionary digital media studio This lavishly illustrated handbook and a two-hour instructional DVD combine to create the ideal iLife learning experience Its innovative, full-color design puts everything you need to know about iLife and digital media at your fingertips Each two-page spread is a self-contained tutorial or set of tips on a specific subject, all written in the friendly writing style that has made Jim Heid one of the most admired writers and instructors in the Mac community Along the way, you'll find plenty of screenshots, diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the steps You'll also find informationt shows you how to do more with your Mac—Jim Heid covers the latest iPod models and accessories, offers tips on using microphones to create better sounds for your iMovie and GarageBand creations, and provides useful advice on how to convert your old tapes and albums to a digital format The companion DVD has been completely updated for iLife '05, and contains two hours of video instruction on all five iLife applications Watch over Jim Heid's shoulder as he creates iLife projects ranging from photo books to home movies (complete with sound effects and transitions)A to original GarageBand compositions The DVD also includes software, GarageBand loops, and more Soon you'll find yourself eager to create compelling iLife projects of your own Inspiration guaranteed.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 360 стр ISBN 0321335376.

If you thought Photoshop Elements was just for correcting and organizing photographs, this book will turn your head around It opens up a whole new set of creative possibilities to explore as you learn how to combine images using this versatile program " -Jan Kabili, author and trainer Create your own visual composite masterpieces Combine одфсд your digital photos with an artist's flair and create dazzling composites, thanks to Photoshop Elements and this comprehensive guide from an industry expert Using great photography and expert design sense, author Ted LoCascio clearly shows how it's done, from simple tasks such as swapping an image background, to more advanced ones such as creating an abstract photomontage Loaded with fresh ideas, the book mixes clear and helpful narrative instruction, step-by-step tutorials, and hands-on video demonstrations providing the coverage you need to create sophisticated, even gallery-ready compositions Inside you'll find: * In-depth coverage of how to swap, combine, replace, and mix pictureelements to get the most stunning digital images possible * Over 150 full-color printed photos and more than two hours of video training on the companion CD, so you can see exactly how it's done Discover how to: * Use layers effectively, including adding effects, adjusting opacity and blend, and combining layers * Make use of filters, styles, and textures for added pizzazz * Apply masks, including using neutral layer masks, combining multiple exposures, and masking with Camera RAW files * Build a keepsake wedding montage and an abstract photo collage www sybex com.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 268 стр ISBN 0471918636.

In The Semiotic Engineering of Human-Computer Interaction, Clarisse Sieckenius de Souza proposes an account of HCI that draws on concepts from semiotics and computer science to investigate the relationship between user and designer Semiotics is the study of signs, and the essence of semiotic engineering is the communication between designers одфсж and users at interaction time; designers must somehow be present in the interface to tell users how to use the signs that make up a system or program This approach, which builds on -- but goes further than -- the currently dominant user-centered approach, allows designers to communicate their overall vision and therefore helps users understand designs -- rather than simply which icon to click According to de Souza's account, both designers and users are interlocutors in an overall communication process that takes place through an interface of words, graphics, and behavior Designers must tell users what they mean by the artifact they have created, and users must understand and respond to what they are being told By coupling semiotic theory and engineering, de Souza's approach to HCI design encompasses the principles, the materials, the processes, and the possibilities for producing meaningful interactive computer system discourse and achieves a broader perspective than cognitive, ethnographic, or ergonomic approaches De Souza begins with a theoretical overview and detailed exposition of the semiotic engineering account of HCI She then shows how this approach can be applied specifically to HCI evaluation and design of online help systems, customization and end-user programming, and multiuser applications Finally, she reflects on the potential and opportunities for research in semiotic engineering.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 312 стр ISBN 0262042207.

Following the common-sense O'Reilly style, Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell cuts through the chaff and gives you practical details you can use every day Everything you need to know about the Unix side of Mac OS X has been systematically documented in this book Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell offers a complete overview of Mac OS X Tiger (Version 10 4), focusing одфсщ on the BSD Unix layer This book familiarizes you with over 300 of Tiger's Unix commands, the Terminal application, file management, system and network administration issues, and more Completely revised for Mac OS X Tiger, this book offers: The most complete and thorough coverage of Mac OS X's Unix commands you'll find anywhere (even in the system) An overview of basic system and network administration features, including coverage of NetInfo and Directory Services An introduction to using Mac OS X's Unix command-line interface, the Terminal application An overview of Mac OS X's Unix text editors, including vi and Emacs Information on shell syntax variables for Tiger's default Unix shell, bash Each command and option in this book's Unix Command Reference has been painstakingly tested and checked against Tiger; even the manpages that ship with Mac OS X can't compete in accuracy Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell is the most comprehensive quick reference on the market and is a must for any serious Mac user.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 498 стр ISBN 0596009437.

Professional Java Native Interfaces takes a solutions-based approach in showing how SWT/JFace works, discussing each common component, providing useful, practical ideas, tips and techniques to make the Java developers' work easier The author provides relevant and timely examples, both stand-alone applications and smaller code snippets одфся that readers can incorporate into their own code To provide a truly real-world quality, the author builds an email/ftp client sample application to show readers how to combine everything into a presentable Java native UI application.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 528 стр ISBN 0470094591.

Cakewalk's software synthesizers are some of the most powerful and widely used on the market This book shows you how to operate and get the best results from their complete range of synths, from those bundled with Cakewalk's main products, to the rgc:audio synthesizers, to Cakewalk's newest synthesizers, including Dimension Pro and Rapture Discusses одфтм filters, envelopes, effects, the sfz format, how to create patches, and more.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 480 стр ISBN 1598633147.

If you want to tame Mac OS X Tiger, but you want to do so in the comfort of your own home, this guide makes it possible! Robin Williams uses her trademark friendly teaching style to reveal exactly what you want to know: What's new in Tiger, what's great about it, and how can you get the most out of it fast! Focused lessons take you step-by-step through practical, одфтр real-world projects that teach Mac OS X Tiger inside and out Covers everything from upgrading your Mac to Tiger and customizing and troubleshooting your system to all of Tiger's new goodies: configuring the spoken-user interface, audio and video messaging with multiple people at once, a Dashboard full of Widgets, the innovative Spotlight Search system, the enhanced Safari RSS browser, and more.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 448 стр ISBN 0321330226.

Pro Apache Ant is ideal for Java developers who need to use the leading open source build tool out there for development and project management It is organized around chronological tasks instead of alphabetical functions, using a sample application throughout the set-up, from calling database scripts to unit testing Practical examples are used одфтш at every stage and each task includes a concrete example The configuration files are XML based, so there's no need for you to write shell commands Each task is run by an object that implements a particular task interface And if you really need to execute a shell command, Ant has a task that allows different commands based on the OS.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 360 стр ISBN 1590595599.

If you think web design is beyond your reach, or if you want your existing web site to look more professional, this thoroughly updated classic is the place to turn! In these pages, best-selling authors Robin Williams and John Tollett share the creative ideas, useful techniques, and basic design principles that are essential to great Web design-all одфув in the context of the most current technology, software, and standards Throughout, the authors' aim is to inspire you and spark your creativity rather than sedate you with pages and pages of code To that end, you'll find loads of real-world examples, interesting illustrations, and the simple instructions you need to implement the techniques and concepts described in these pages.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 336 стр ISBN 0321303377.

The evidence is in--to solve Windows crime, you need Windows tools An arcane pursuit a decade ago, forensic science today is a household term And while the computer forensic analyst may not lead as exciting a life as TV's CSIs do, he or she relies just as heavily on scientific principles and just as surely solves crime Whether you are contemplating одфуй a career in this growing field or are already an analyst in a Unix/Linux environment, this book prepares you to combat computer crime in the Windows world Here are the tools to help you recover sabotaged files, track down the source of threatening e-mails, investigate industrial espionage, and expose computer criminals * Identify evidence of fraud, electronic theft, and employee Internet abuse * Investigate crime related to instant messaging, Lotus Notes(r), and increasingly popular browsers such as Firefox(r) * Learn what it takes to become a computer forensics analyst * Take advantage of sample forms and layouts as well as case studies * Protect the integrity of evidence * Compile a forensic response toolkit * Assess and analyze damage from computer crime and process the crime scene * Develop a structure for effectively conducting investigations * Discover how to locate evidence in the Windows Registry.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 408 стр ISBN 0470038624.

MySQL is the world's most popular open source database MySQL is designed for speed, power, and flexibility in mission-critical, heavy-use environments and modest applications as well It's also surprisingly rich in features If you're a database administrator or programmer you probably love the myriad of things MySQL can do, but sometimes wish одфул there wasn't such a myriad of things to remember With MySQL in a Nutshell by your keyboard, you can drill down into the full depth of MySQL's capabilities quickly and easily MySQL in a Nutshell is the indispensable desktop reference to all MySQL functions Programming language APIs for PHP, Perl, and C are covered, as well as all the popular MySQL utilities This invaluable resource clearly documents the details that experienced users need to take full advantage of this powerful database management system Better yet, this wealth of information is packed into the concise, comprehensive, and extraordinarily easy-to-use format for which the in a Nutshell guides are renowned In addition to providing a thorough reference to MySQL statements and functions, the administrative utilities, and the most popular APIs, MySQL in a Nutshell includes several tutorial chapters to help newcomers get started Moreover, each chapter covering an API begins with a brief tutorial so that, regardless of your level of experience in any given area, you will be able to understand and master unfamiliar territory MySQL in a Nutshell distills all the vital MySQL details you need on a daily basis into one convenient, well-organized book It will save you hundreds of hours of tedious research or trial and error and put the facts you need to truly tap MySQL's capabilities at your fingertips.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 321 стр ISBN 0596007892.

* Shows developers how to harness the power of services such as Google, eBay, PayPal, and Amazon com from within an application, whether it is Web-based, Windows-based, or even a Microsoft Office application * After a quick review of the basics, readers will dive into more advanced techniques such as calling the APIs from mobile devices, Office одфур VBA programs, Windows Forms and Web applications, and even how to integrate the various APIs together for a complete solution * Veteran Wrox author Denise Gosnell skillfully guides readers through the ins and outs of the various services, the anatomy of an API query, which features are available via the APIs, and how to get results from their own applications * Readers will build two fully functional applications to apply what they have learned-one a Windows program, the other a Web application.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 324 стр ISBN 0764584456.

Used by millions worldwide, FileMaker Pro is an award-winning database program for managing people, projects, images, assets, and other information It's easy to use and totally customizable--so long as you know what you're doing But FileMaker Pro doesn't come with a printed manual, so FileMaker Pro: The Missing Manual is the authoritative, одфуц jargon-free book that should have been in the box FileMaker Pro: The Missing Manual approaches FileMaker the way FileMaker approaches you: it's user-friendly and seemingly straightforward enough, but it offers plenty of substance worthy of deeper exploration Packed with practical information as well as countless expert tips and invaluable guidance, it's an in-depth guide to designing and building useful databases with the powerful and pliable FileMaker Pro Covering FileMaker for both Windows and Macintosh, FileMaker Pro: The Missing Manual is ideal for small business users, home users, school teachers, developers--anyone who wants to organize information efficiently and effectively Whether you want to run a business, publish a shopping cart on the Web, plan a wedding, manage a student information system at your school, or program databases for clients, this book delivers Author Geoff Coffey has many years of experience using FileMaker Pro (he was, in fact, an early beta tester for the product) Author Susan Prosser is a FileMaker Certified Developer who trains other developers Together, Coffey and Prosser show you how to: Get FileMaker up and running quickly and smoothly Import and organize information with ease Design relational databases that are simple to use, yet powerful Take advantage of FileMaker Pro calculation capabilities Automate processes with scripting Customize FileMaker Pro to your needs and preferences Share information with other people (coworkers, clients, and customers) and other programs Understand and select the best security options What could easily come across as dry and intimidating--things like relational theory, calculations, and scripting--are presented in a way that is interesting and intuitive to mainstream users In no time, you'll be working more productively and efficiently using FileMaker Pro.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 736 стр ISBN 0596005792.

Slow websites infuriate users Lots of people can visit your web site or use your web application - but you have to be prepared for those visitors, or they won't come back Your sites need to be built to withstand the problems success creates Building Scalable Web Sites looks at a variety of techniques for creating sites that can keep users cheerful, even одффб when there are thousands or millions of them Flickr com developer, Cal Henderson, explains how to build sites so that large numbers of visitors can enjoy them Henderson examines techniques that go beyond sheer speed, exploring how to coordinate developers, support international users, and integrate with other services from email to SOAP to RSS to the APIs exposed by many Ajax-based web applications This book uncovers the secrets that you need to know for back-end scaling, architecture, and failover so your web sites can handle countless requests You'll learn how to take the "poor man's web technologies", like Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, or other scripting languages, and scale them to compete with established "store bought" enterprise web technologies Toward the end of the book, you'll discover techniques for keeping web applications running with event monitoring and long-term statistical tracking for capacity planning If you're about to build your first dynamic web site, then Building Scalable Web Sites isn't for you But if you're an advanced developer who's ready to realize the cost and performance benefits of a comprehensive approach to scalable applications, then let your fingers do the walking through this convenient guide.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 330 стр ISBN 0596102356.

It's time to see Photoshop as a tool of your craft This book is not about "fixing it in Photoshop " It's about how you, the serious nature photographer, can use technology to enhance your art Rob Sheppard sees Photoshop not as an eraser for mistakes and the effects of careless shooting, but as an artist's tool, one that assists you in the craft одффг of producing art from your digital camera He shows you how to use Photoshop CS2 to extend tonal range, remove color haze, correct lens distortions, create multi-frame panoramas, and so much more—all to reveal the work of art you knew was there all along Learn to apply Photoshop techniques to the unique requirements of landscape and nature photography Be aware of correct exposure when shooting for Photoshop Use layers to enhance images and correct tonality and color for optimum images Discover a better way of dodging and burning Understand midtones and manage color correction with an eye to the finished product Process images twice in Camera Raw for better shadow and highlight detail Explore how Photoshop CS2 can support proven techniques used by the masters of traditional nature photography Photoshop offers great power for controlling color so you can get natural, realistic colors that best express what you see in nature Unsharp Mask is unmasked so that you can get the most from this powerful sharpening tool Utilize the best methods of black-and-white conversion.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 379 стр ISBN 0471786195.

Mathematica is a software system for doing mathematics with the computer Since its first version was released in 1988, it has sold over 250K units throughout the world Mathematica's three main components for manipulating mathematics include numerics, symbolic algebra, and graphics This book is intended to concentrate on tutoring users on how одффи to generate Mathematica graphics using the Mathematica software It is written by an expert in the area, who is also an employee of Wolfram Research, Inc , the creator and distributor of the software Tom Wickham-Jones has a Ph d in Physical Chemistry from Oxford University He is directly involved in all technical issues and programs relating to the graphics side of the Mathematica package, therefore he is a natural choice to author such a publication.  ISBN 0387940472.

The third edition of Alan Watt's 3D Computer Graphics, a bible of computer graphics, includes a CD-ROM full of examples and updated information on graphics and rendering algorithms The book discusses many of the techniques that have evolved in the seven years since the previous edition was published 3D Computer Graphics is a textbook, and it's одффю designed for serious programmers creating graphics applications (not end users) Over the course of 16 sections, Watt introduces the concepts and implementation of computer imaging, from "Mathematical Fundamentals of Computer Graphics" to "Representation and Rendering" and ending with "Image-Based Rendering and Photo-Modeling " The last section, devoted to computer animation, includes methods forlinked structures, collision detection, and particle animation (to name a few) Although the topics are sometimes hard to grasp, Mr Watt writes clearly and concisely, making generous use of diagrams to help convey the principles described in the text The accompanying CD-ROM includes over a dozen studies of computer graphics techniques and rendering algorithms Presented in HTML, the exhaustive studies, each with a matrix of thumbnails, demonstrates the varied achievable results One minor complaint here: although the thumbnails can be clicked to view a much larger image, the larger versions come in tif format, which few (if any) Web browsers can view Users will need another application to view them Having the large image in jpg format would have enabled the reader to view it in the already-open Web browser 3D Computer Graphics is ideally suited to graphics programmers and researchers working to create new medical imaging devices; geological research systems; virtual structural testing systems for aircraft, cars, and spacecraft; or effects and photorealistic Hollywood animation --Mike Caputo 3 edition Автор Алан Х Уоттс Alan H Watt.  Издательство: Addison Wesley, 1999 г Твердый переплет, 592 стр ISBN 0201398559.

Macromedia Studio MX 2004: Training from the Source provides a comprehensive, working introduction to the most powerful Web design and development suite available, Macromedia Studio MX In this hands-on, project-based book for active learners, you'll get a solid overview of how you can use the integrated workflow of Macromedia's Studio MX product одфхб suite to create your own dazzling sites Starting from the ground up, you'll build two Web sites In the first half of the book, you'll combine the strengths of Macromedia Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and FreeHand to create an attractive, yet maintainable site In the second half of the book, you'll focus on building a powerful and dynamic user experience, by combining Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, andColdFusion The enclosed CD-ROM contains all the files you need to complete the projects, plus completed files for you to compare with your results and use as models for future projects.  ISBN 0321241584.

A careful look at the real world and you begin to realize that most of the detail you see is a result of subtle lighting effects Your perception of reality is affected by very subtle changes in the way light interacts with the objects around you Therefore, if your goal is to recreate reality (or to create a new reality), you must include as many of these одфхе effects as possible This book starts by explaining the underlying principles of lighting theory, but distinguishes itself from most titles quickly by providing practical examples using specific techniques to detail the theory Topics include the physics of light, modeling real-world light, raytracing and related techniques, objects and materials, lighting and reflectance models, implementing lights in shaders, spherical harmonic lighting, spherical harmonics in DirectX, and real-time radiosity The CD-ROM contains all of the source code used in the sample applications The applications were written with OpenGL and DirectX In some cases, bothare used for a given technique In other cases, only one is used either because the other implementation is unnecessary (it is supported in a helper library like D3DX, for example) or because porting one implementation to another is trivial (like using HLSL shaders in an penGL/cg environment).  ISBN 1556222920.

The emphasis in this text is on classical electromagnetic theory and electrodynamics, that is, dynamical solutions to the Lorentz-force and Maxwell's equations The natural appearance of the Minkowski spacetime metric in the paravector space of Clifford's geometric algebra is used to formulate a covariant treatment in special relativity одфхл that seamlessly connects spacetime concepts to the spatial vector treatments common in undergraduate texts Baylis' geometrical interpretation, using such powerful tools as spinors and projectors, essentially allows a component-free notation and avoids the clutter of indices required in tensorial treatments The exposition is clear and progresses systematically - from a discussion of electromagnetic units and an explanation of how the SI system can be readily converted to the Gaussian or natural Heaviside-Lorentz systems, to an introduction of geometric algebra and the paravector model of spacetime, and finally, special relativity Other topics include Maxwell's equation(s), the Lorentz-force law, the Fresnel equations, electromagnetic waves and polarization, wave guides, radiation from accelerating charges and time-dependent currents, the LiA©nard-Wiechert potentials, and radiation reaction, all of which benefit from the modern relativistic approach Numerous worked examples and exercises dispersed throughout the text help the reader understand new concepts and facilitate self-study of the material Each chapter concludes with a set of problems, many with answers Complete solutions are also available An excellent feature is the integration of Maple into the text, thereby facilitating difficult calculations To download accompanying Maple worksheets, please visit http://www cs uwindsor ca/users/b/baylis.  2004 г Твердый переплет, 404 стр ISBN 0817640258.

The LNCS Journal on Transactions on Aspect-Oriented Software Development is devoted to all facets of aspect-oriented software development (AOSD) techniques in the context of all phases of the software life cycle, from requirements and design to implementation, maintenance and evolution The focus of the journal is on approaches for systematic одфхц identification, modularization, representation and composition of crosscutting concerns, i e , the aspects, evaluation of such approaches and their impact on improving quality attributes of software systems This book, the first volume in the Transactions on Aspect-Oriented Software Development series, presents nine revised papers that have been through a careful peer reviewing process by the journal's Editorial Board The papers cover a wide range of topics from software design to implementation of aspect-oriented languages The first four articles address various issues of aspect-oriented modeling at the design level; the following four articles discuss various programming language issues The final article in this volume describes a workbench for implementing aspect-oriented languages, so that easy experimentation with new language features and implementation techniques are possible.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 335 стр ISBN 3540329722.

One of the first books to thoroughly examine the subject, Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis covers the essential components in the design of a "real" quantum computer It explores contemporary and important aspects of quantum computation, particularly focusing on the role of quantum electronic devices одфхъ as quantum gates Largely self-contained and written in a tutorial style, this reference presents the analysis, design, and modeling of the major types of quantum computing devices: ion traps, cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED), linear optics, quantum dots, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUID), and neutral atom traps It begins by explaining the fundamentals and algorithms of quantum computing, followed by the operations and formalisms of quantum systems For each electronic device, the subsequent chapters discuss physical properties, the setup of qubits, control actions that produce the quantum gates that are universal for quantum computing, relevant measurements, and decoherence properties of the systems The book also includes tables, diagrams, and figures that illustrate various data, uses, and designs of quantum computing As nanoelectronics will inevitably replace microelectronics, the development of quantum information science and quantum computing technology is imperative to the future of information science and technology Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis helps fulfill this need by providing a comprehensive collection of the most promising devices for the future.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 542 стр ISBN 1584886811.

Signal Processing: Principles and Implementation, has been developed in a simple logical manner To understand the subject, knowledge of junior level Physics and Mathematics is required The ease of understanding is not at the cost of the rigor and depth of the subject but has been achieved by giving all the intermediate mathematical steps involved одфхэ in a derivation and by giving the physical meaning of the mathematical relations All the illustrations given in the book can be reproduced by the student, as the necessary Matlab programs are given in the CD.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 576 стр ISBN 1842651994.

Network-dependent companies are excited by the benefits promised by the virtual private network, including lower costs, greater flexibility, and improvements in connectivity But they also have questions: What benefits are real? How can they be measured? What are the expenses and the dangers? Virtual Private Networks: Making the Right Connection одфцз is an intelligent introduction written especially for business and IT professionals who want a realistic assessment of what a VPN can provide for their organizations Covering advantages and risks, this book expands your understanding of what you can do with a VPN, while detailing all that implementing it will demand of you With its help, you'll find your way through VPN hype to the answers you needto make sound decisions * Thoroughly explains VPN concepts and technologies, and examines the potential of VPNs as intranets, extranets, and remote access solutions * Covers essential VPN topics like tunneling, encapsulation, encryption, security, and protocols * Provides detailed points of comparison between typical VPN costs and the costs of maintaining traditional WANs * Offers frank consideration of the hidden costs and risks sometimes associated with VPNs, helping you decide if aVPN is right for you * Lists and assesses the software and hardware products you may need to implement a VPN * Discusses both Internet-based VPNs and VPN services offered by providers of "private" ATM and frame relay networks, detailing the pros and cons of each.  ISBN 1558605754.

Probabilistic graphical models and decision graphs are powerful modeling tools for reasoning and decision making under uncertainty As modeling languages they allow a natural specification of problem domains with inherent uncertainty, and from a computational perspective they support efficient algorithms for automatic construction and одфцн query answering This includes belief updating, finding the most probable explanation for the observed evidence, detecting conflicts in the evidence entered into the network, determining optimal strategies, analyzing for relevance, and performing sensitivity analysis The book introduces probabilistic graphical models and decision graphs, including Bayesian networks and influence diagrams The reader is introduced to the two types of frameworks through examples and exercises, which also instruct the reader on how to build these models The book is a new edition of Bayesian Networks and Decision Graphs by Finn V Jensen The new edition is structured into two parts The first part focuses on probabilistic graphical models Compared with the previous book, the new edition also includes a thorough description of recent extensions to the Bayesian network modeling language, advances in exact and approximate belief updating algorithms, and methods for learning both the structure and the parameters of a Bayesian network The second part deals with decision graphs, and in addition to the frameworks described in the previous edition, it also introduces Markov decision processes and partially ordered decision problems The authors also provide a well-founded practical introduction to Bayesian networks, object-oriented Bayesian networks, decision trees, influence diagrams (and variants hereof), and Markov decision processes give practical advice on the construction of Bayesian networks, decision trees, and influence diagrams from domain knowledge give several examples and exercises exploiting computer systems for dealing with Bayesian networks and decision graphs present a thorough introduction to state-of-the-art solution and analysis algorithms The book is intended as a textbook, but it can also be used for self-study and as a reference book.  2007 г Твердый переплет, 448 стр ISBN 0387682813.

A technical handbook for network sales and customer service personnel Network Sales and Services Handbook covers the following: Foundational concepts and discussions of how networks interconnect The OSI model and its fundamental importance for moving information between computers on an internetwork Customer premises equipment, including одфцщ a discussion of hardware commonly found at a customer site Threats to a network and methods for protecting a network against such threats Concepts of geographical networks and the three-tiered network hierarchy QoS and a network's capability to provide better service to select network traffic over various internetworking technologies Methods available to remote users for securely accessing organizational resources Public switched telephone network services and customer access Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and how it is used in a network backbone The fundamentals of fiber-optic networks, including Synchronous Optical Networks and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing One of the most significant challenges in any technical organization is knowledge transfer: getting the knowledge from those "in the know" (network engineers or consultants) to those on the "front lines" (those individuals who are selling and supporting a client's network services) Because these individuals tend to be quota driven, a sales/service team often does not have a lot of available time away fromthe field; potentially resulting in lost revenue Understanding knowledge transfer is necessary for people working as customer service representatives and managers, engineering technicians, and presales account managers Network Sales and Services Handbook provides sales and support professionals the fundamental technical knowledge necessary to understand customer needs Designed as a complete reference guide, Network Sales and Services Handbook details networking basics, including foundational concepts and discussions of the many different LAN and WAN technologies and their functionality Also included are fundamental discussions on quality of service (QoS), voice networks, and fiber optics, as well as a brief summary of the common routing protocols used in an internetwork If you are a non-engineer associated with an engineering environment, Network Sales and Services Handbook is an essential part of your resource library.  ISBN 1587050900.

Broadband Networking shows you how to bring all the benefits of multiservice networks to your company, and build an infrastructure for audio, graphics, animation, full motion video - all types of real-time multimedia applications Broadband Networking provides easy-to-understand material on service issues, such as latency and bandwidth, одфць standards, and critical technologies, including · The rapid deployment of voice over traditionally data-only networks with chapters on Voice over IP, Voice over Frame Relay, the IP PBX, video conferencing, and voice/video operations in the LAN · Emerging new technologies, such as dense wave-division multiplexing (DWDM) · Delivery technologies coverage, including digital subscriber line (DSL), cable modems, wireless, and even satellite deliveryWith Broadband Networking, you'll learn how to:·Reduce costs and add services with new bandwidth saving techniques o Expand a network's capacity, leverage infrastructure, and safeguard network privacy·Prepare a network for the stringent requirements for two-way interactive video·Lower WAN costs, enhance access capability, and make faster upgrades with frame relay·Find out key networking options for supporting bursty data on LANs and WANs·Learnpractical information from top experts at leading-edge companies, such as Lucent Technologies, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Siemens, and MCIWhether you're a network manager, architect, administrator, or engineer, Broadband Networking brings together crucial information and insight for making the best possible decisions about today's most important networking technologies.  ISBN 0849398215.

The official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco CCNP BCMSN exam 642-811 This best-selling study guide helps you master all the topics on the new CCNP BCMSN exam, including: Switch operation and configuration VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) Aggregating Switch Links Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)Multilayer switching Router redundancy одфця and load balancing Multicasting Quality of service (QoS) IP telephony Securing switch access Switch security with virtual LANs (VLANs) CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide is a best-of-breed Cisco exam study guide that has been completely updated to focus specifically on the objectives for the new CCNP BCMSN exam Respected author David Hucaby shares preparation hints and tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual and hands-on knowledge This new edition is organized in a modular fashion, segmenting larger chapters into smaller, more easily digestible components Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter subject lists make referencing easy and Foundation Summary tables give you a quick refresher whenever you need it Challenging chapter-ending review questions help you assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts Scenario-based exercises help you think about exam objectives in real-world situations, thus increasing recall during exam time The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful new testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, providing question-by-question remediation to the text and laying out a complete study plan for review Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this book helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press To find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www cisco com/go/authorizedtraining Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains more than 300 practice questions for the BCMSN exam, including simulation-based questions It also contains the full text in electronic format This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears Автор Дэвид Хакэби David Hucaby.  Издательство: Cisco Press, 2003 г Твердый переплет, 700 стр ISBN 1587200775.