A+ is the most popular certification program in the world, certifying more than 500,000 individuals since its inception in 1998 These exams certify readers' knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems Individuals studying for these exams will find the Ultimate A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 Study Kit package to be a must-have resource одфча because it gives them everything they need to pass the exams The A+ Certification Exam Cram 2, Second Edition book: Maps exactlyto the exam objectives, helping readers quickly and easily assess their mastery of the material Undergoes a stringent review process that includes scrutiny by nearly a dozen industry experts - including Series Editor Ed Tittel, the creator of the Exam Cram series - to ensure the book presents the most complete, up-to-date, technically accurate, and well-organized material available Includes test-taking strategies and time-saving tips, helping improve readers' success by explaining the how and why of the exams in addition to the what on the exams Features the popular Cram Sheet tearcard The A+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 book: Includes over 1,000 practice questions covering both A+exams Questions indluce detailed answers and the exclusive Quick Answer Study System.  ISBN 0789731312.

Can you imagine valuing a book so much that you send the author a Thank You letter? Hundreds of thousands of project managers understand why "PMP Exam Prep" by Rita Mulcahy, PMP, is a worldwide best-seller Is it Rita's years of PMP exam preparation experience? The endless hours of ongoing research? The interviews with project managers одфчм who failed the exam, to identify gaps in their knowledge? Or is it the razor-sharp focus on making sure project managers don't waste a single minute of their time studying any more than they absolutely have to? Actually, it's all of the above "PMP Exam Prep", Sixth Edition by Rita Mulcahy contains hundreds of updates and improvements from previous editions - including new exercises and sample questions never before in print Offering hundreds of sample questions, critical time-saving tips plus games and activities available nowhere else, this book will help you pass the PMP exam on your first try 6 edition Автор Рита Малкэхи.  Издательство: RMC Publications, Inc , 2009 г Суперобложка, 544 стр ISBN 1932735186 Язык: Английский.

Want to win poker tournaments? Now you can learn exactly how consistent winners really do it! Meet PearlJammer, Rizen, and Apestyles These top guns of tournament poker are frequent winners in today's highly competitive online scene, as well as in live tourneys Their collective experience and track record is staggering: more than 35,000 tournaments одфчр played, more than 1,000 final tables made, over 200 major wins, and more than $6,000,000 in cashes They regularly outplay fields consisting of other top professionals victories that are documented by detailed online hand histories Are you ready to learn winning ways from today's true tournament experts? The authors are not only consistent winners, but powerful teachers as well Step-by-step, they reveal their decision-making processes, using hands drawn from actual play not examples contrived to fit a particular poker theory Reading this book is like attending a master class in tournament poker You'll see the way cutting-edge pros use their wisdom and incredibly extensive experience to analyze almost every poker situation imaginable Deep-stacked or short-stacked, against single or multiple opponents, you'll learn the skills that will make you a winner, including: - When and how to play aggressively or tightly - When to make moves - When to make continuation bets and when to hold back - How to induce and pick off bluffs - How to accumulate chips without constantly risking your tournament life Poker is a fun game, but it's even more fun when you win If you want to become a great tournament player, shouldn't you be learning from the best? Now You can! Авторы Eric Lynch Jon Turner Jon Van Fleet.  Издательство: Dimat Enterprises, Inc , 2008 г Мягкая обложка, 423 стр ISBN 0974150274 Язык: Английский.

The first quantum mechanics text published that ties directly into a computer algebra system, this book exploits Mathematica(r) throughout for symbolic, numeric, and graphical computing It is a work designed for computer interaction in an upper-divisionundergraduate or first-year graduate quantum mechanics course It is also a toolbox for одфчт the practicing physicist seeking to automate a variety of algebraic and numerical tasks with the computer The book is divided into two parts: "Systems in One Dimension" and "Quantum Dynamics " Part I emphasizes topics from a first-year course on quantum mechanics, while Part II includes more advanced topics Although the text requires some familiarity with Mathematica, appendices are provided for gaining experience with the software and are referenced throughout the book The text is task-oriented and integrated with numerous problems and exercises, with hints for working on the computer James M Feagin is a Professor of Physics at California State University, Fullerton He was educated at Georgia Tech and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he received a Ph D in theoretical physics in 1980 He is a Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and has served as visiting Professor at the University of Freiburg, Germany Feagin is the author of numerous articles on collision physics and the dynamics of few-body systems He has given a number of invited talks and hosted workshops on incorporating computers into the physics curriculum and is presently helping to introduce computing into the Introductory University Physics Project (IUPP) sponsored by the American Institute of Physics.  ISBN 0387953655.

Take the guesswork out of selecting a statistical technique for social science data! This guide will help you select from the vast array of statistical techniques that can be applied in a particular analysis This guide addresses social scientists, data analysts, and graduate students who have some knowledge of social science statistics and who одфчц want a systematic, highly condensed overview of many of the statistical techniques in current use and the purposes for which each is intended Originally published in 1971, this guide has been updated to incorporate current statistical and analytical developments In addition, you'll find a summary of how each of the techniques is provided through SAS software Supports releases 6 09 and higher of SAS software.  ISBN 1580251188.

Designed to help beginners estimate and test structural equation modeling (SEM) using the EQS approach, this book demonstrates a variety of SEM//EQS applications that include both partial factor analytic and full latent variable models Beginning withan overview of the basic concepts of SEM and the EQS program, the author works through applications одфчь starting with a single sample approach to more advanced applications, such as a multi-sample approach The book concludes with a section on using EQS for modeling with Windows.  ISBN 0803950926.

There is no single, credible reference available for Windows 2000 security issues Existing and announced books all offer glimpses of outdated and simplistic issues, while Roberta Bragg offers a clear vision, with focused and technically accurate practical advice Like other books in the Landmark series, this book presumes knowledge of Windows одфшг 2000, or the willingness to look elsewhere for a guide to the Windows 2000 interface, as it is not a step-by-step guide to the operating system (An excellent companion book would be Inside Windows 2000 Server) Its primary directive is to assist the Windows NT professional in understanding and implementing Windows 2000 security in their organization The book is divided into four parts Chapters will havea "best practices" section which will make recommendations for settings and security practices An appendix will follow the main book and will include topics on auditing and security policy.  ISBN 0735709912.

Book DescriptionVirtual Teams That Work offers a much-needed, comprehensive guidebook for business leaders and managers who want to create the organizational conditions that will help virtual teams thrive Each chapter in this important book focuses on best practices and includes case studies and illustrative examples from a wide variety одфше of companies, including British Petroleum, Lucent Technologies, Ramtech, SoftCo, and Whirlpool Corporation These real-life examples demonstrate how the principles identified in the book play out within virtual teams Virtual Teams That Work shows how organizations can put in place the structure to help team members who speak different languages and have different cultural values develop effective ways of communicating when there is little opportunity for the members to meet face-to-face The authors also reveal how organizations can implement performance management and reward systems that will motivate team members to cooperate across multiple boundaries And they offer the information to determine which technologies best fit a variety of virtual-team tasks and the level of information technology support needed.  2003 г ISBN 0787961620.

Soundtrack Pro, Apple's exciting sound design software, is the newest member of the Final Cut Pro Studio digital video suite-And whether you're musically impaired or musically gifted, the Soundtrack Pro guide will help you get up to speed quickly In this Apple-certified book/DVD combo, readers will find a complete, self-paced course in all aspects одфшр of Soundtrack Pro Author Mary Plummer guides you through the secrets of editing, repairing, mixing, and arranging multi-track audio files, as well as how to create original soundtracks, score to video, add effects, and more Step-by-step exercises and lesson files will have readers taking advantage of Soundtrack's thousands of audio loops to create perfectly synched scores in no time Also included are dozens of advanced sound editing tips for professional users who want to take their video, DVD, and Web projects to the next level Pap/Cdr edition Автор Мэри Пламмер Mary Plummer.  Издательство: Peachpit Press, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 528 стр ISBN 0321357574.

This guidebook is for anyone who has walked along a Lake Superior beach, picked up a stone, and wondered, "What is this?" Bruce Mueller and Kevin Gauthier researched Lake Superior’s entire shoreline to create this thorough and accessible volume With great detail and helpful illustrations, they describe the kind of rocks you'll find—including одфшч copper, iron, and gold—provide hints for telling the stones apart, and show you the best places to find each stone Also included are suggestions for handling the stones, including the best polishing methods, and fascinating information on the rocks' origins A section of color photographs is included to help with identification Авторы Kevin Gauthier Bruce Mueller.  Издательство: University of Michigan Press/Petoskey Pu, 2007 г Мягкая обложка, 120 стр ISBN 0472032674 Язык: Английский.

Were you the kind of kid who took apart your radio or television to see how it worked? Or set up experiments involving the family pets? If so, chances are there’s a budding scientist inside you Whether you want to do cutting-edge genetic research or pursue a future in chemical engineering, the sciences offer some of the hottest areas for job growth одфшэ now and in the near future Whatever your dream job in science may be, this is the book to help you get it Because the Internet is the only place that can truly encompass the breadth of job opportunities out there, you need to know the best sites for finding what you want You’ll find all the information you need in this book • An overview of job opportunities in the sciences • Ratings and descriptions of more than 300 job-related websites • Formatting tips for posting your résumé online • Creating a knockout online portfolio • Personal profiles and success stories from professionals.  ISBN 037576237X.

En 1857, Merimee ecrit а une amie : "Avez-vous lu La Venus d'Ille, une histoire de revenants que j'ai faite?" Cette Venus de bronze d'une beaute foudroyante aux yeux incrustes d'argent, il l'invente avec des legendes medievales et des souvenirs de ses tournees archeologiques dans le Roussillon Le jour de son mariage, un jeune homme одфща ivre et desinvolte glisse au doigt de la statue la bague destinee а sa fiancee Au matin de la nuit de noces, on le retrouve mort, apres, semble-t-il, une agonie d'epouvante De l'etrange au merveilleux, du bizarre au fantastique, on ne saura jamais comment la feroce statue nous entraоne dans son mystere C'est l'art de Merimee, la magie de son style glacial, ironique, parfaitement invisible Формат: 11 см x 17,5 cм Автор Проспер Мериме Prosper Merimee Родился в Париже Сначала учился на юриста, а несколько позже интересы его изменились, он отдал предпочтение языкам - греческому, испанскому, английскому и русскому, а также классической литературе Свою первую пьесу "Кромвель" он написал в 19 лет, после.  Издательство: Pocket, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 110 стр ISBN 2-266-16108-3 Язык: Французский.

Переводчик: Н Орехова Книга посвящена вопросам формирования требований и работе с ними при разработке сложных систем программного обеспечения Недостаточное внимание к одфщз этому аспекту разработки может привести к превышению расходов, затягиванию сроков выполнения или даже полной неудаче проекта Авторы предлагают хорошо зарекомендовавшие себя методы выявления, документирования, реализации и тестирования требований, используя для их описания как прецеденты, так и более традиционные методы Особое внимание уделяется пониманию потребностей пользователей, определению масштаба проекта и обработке изменений Все этапы иллюстрируются обсуждением полномасштабного рабочего примера Книга предназначена для всех участников проекта - как членов команды разработчиков, так и пользователей или заказчиков Ее задача - помочь создать в рамках отведенного времени и бюджета высококачественную систему программного обеспечения, удовлетворяющую реальные потребности клиентов Авторы Дин Леффингуэлл Дон Уидриг.  Издательство: Вильямс Мягкая обложка, 448 стр ISBN 5-8459-0275-4, 0-2016-1593-2 Тираж: 3500 экз Формат: 70x100/16 (~167x236 мм).

We are living through a time when old identities--nation, culture and ethnicity--are melting down Spaces of Identity examines the ways in which collective cultural identities are being reshaped under conditions of a postmodern geography in the communications environment of cable and satellite broadcasting To address current problems of одфщм identity, the authors look at the contemporary politics of the relations between Europe and its most significant others--America, Islam and the Orient They show that itis against these that Europe's own identity has been and is now being defined Spaces of Identity is a stimulating account of the complex and contradictory nature of contemporary cultural identities.  Мягкая обложка ISBN 0415095972.

With penetrating insight into urban cyberspace and the challenges and implications for urban planning in the age of telecommunications, Cities in the Telecommunications Age brings together the latest research on how changes and innovations in the economic system are being fueled by networks of telecommunicators The contributors provide одфщп illuminating case studies of how communications technologies have brought about the restructuring of cities, such as Atlanta, Phoenix, and Sunderland, England Topics covered include: the geography of Internet real estate, the U S Telecommunications Act of 1996, commuting choices, and cellular telephone systems Contributors include; Yuko Aoyama, David B Audretsch, Lon Berquist, Christopher Bertaut, William Beyers, Stanley D Brunn, Elizabeth K Burns, Manuel Castells, Martin Dodge, Maryann P Feldman, Andrew Gillespie, Stephen Graham, August E Grant, Darrene Hackler, Nancey Green Leigh, Thomas R Leinbach, Simon Marvin, Stephen McDowell, Mitchell L Moss, Robert Mugerauer, Ranald Richardson, Bishwapriya Sanyal, Narushige Shiode, Alan Southern, Anthony Townsend, Barney Warf, James O Wheeler.  ISBN 0415924421.

According to media critic Geert Lovink, the Internet is being closed off by corporations and governments intent on creating a business and information environment free of dissent Calling himself a radical media pragmatist, Lovink envisions an Internet culture that goes beyond the engineering culture that spawned it to bring humanities, user одфщя groups, social movements, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), artists, and cultural critics into the core of Internet development In Dark Fiber, Lovink combines aesthetic and ethical concerns and issues of navigation and usability without ever losing sight of the cultural and economic agendas of those who control hardware, software, content, design, and delivery He examines the unwarranted faith of the cyber-libertarians in the ability of market forces to create a decentralized, accessible communication system He studies the inner dynamics of hackers' groups, Internet activists, and artists, seeking to understand the social laws of online life Finally, he calls for the injection of political and economic competence into the community of freedom-loving cyber-citizens, to wrest the Internet from corporate and state control The topics include the erosion of email, bandwidth for all, the rise and fall of dot-com mania, techno-mysticism, sustainable social networks, the fight for a public Internet time standard, the strategies of Internet activists, mailing list culture, and collaborative text filtering Stressing the importance of intercultural collaboration, Lovink includes reports from Albania, where NGOs and artists use new media to combat the country's poverty and isolation; from Taiwan, where the September 1999 earthquake highlighted the cultural politics of the Internet; and from Delhi, where a new media center explores free software, public access, and Hindi interfaces.  ISBN 0262122499.

What's really going on here? Every day the media bombards us stories about people connecting through the Internet In all this hype, there remains so much confusion and misconceptions as to what is really happening and why people feel the need to connect with others online The truth is, that in a world of stalkings, STDs and increasing violence, people одфъг are searching for intimacy - possibly more than ever before Therapists and Cybershrinks Michael Adamse and Sheree Motta use their expertise as relationship counselors to examine the most important content on the Internet: emotion They look inside online relationships and answer the whos, hows, and whys Included are profiles of personalities you're likely to meet in chat rooms and instant messaging; the differences between men and women online; friendships, romances, and affairs in cyberspace; what cybersex really involves; and warning signs to help identify when normal computer use has become an addiction Containing real online conversations and first-person situations, this book is a valuable Internet users' guide and one of the most important books on relationships available today It is fascinating reading for both newbies and pros - for those looking for companionship online and thoseinterested in "just looking" Previously released as "Online Friendship Chat-Room Romance and Cybersex ".  ISBN 1558747877.

It might start with an innocent exploration of chat rooms, or a stab at an interactive multiuser game But the Internet, for many Americans, has the potential to become an addiction that wreaks havoc at home, work, school, and in real-life relationships The author, an expert on Internet addiction, began researching obsessive online behavior when одфъщ he noticed that an increasing number of couples seeking marriage counseling were suffering from cyberspace-related problems Virtual Addiction includes 12 warning signs of Internet abuse, steps for addicts to change behavior, and advice for compulsive online shoppers and stock traders.  ISBN 1572241721.

Is direct democracy in the age of remote communication possible? Examining the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their consequences for political institutions, Digital Democracy offers a critical assessment of the concept of an emergent electronic democracy The international contributors discuss concepts одфъэ and issues such as democracy and cyberspace, local democracy, global control and interactive ICTs Investigating the impact of technology on government, they examine the implications of televising the British House of Commons, the effects of ICTs on political parties, and issues surrounding the use of closed-circuit television Finally, they explore the relationship between ICTs and citizenship with chapters covering democracies online as well as ways to strengthen communities in the Information Age.  ISBN 0415197384.

User Friendly tells the story of Columbia Internet, "the friendliest, hardest-working, and most neurotic little Internet Service Provider in the world " Take three techs, two salespeople, a designer, two executives, a couple of administrative staff, mix in a mischievous Artificial Intelligence and a "dust puppy" born одфыж from the innards of a mega server, put them all together in a crowded little office, and you have the makings of one of the most off-beat, original, and funny comic strips to come along in years User Friendly reads like Dilbert for the open-source community Already in syndication in The National Post, one of Canada's two leading national newspapers, and with a massive online following, it provides outsiders a lighthearted look at the world of the hard-core geek, and allows those who make their living dwelling in this world a chance to laugh at themselves.  ISBN 1565926730.

Book DescriptionAn Introduction to CATIA V5 is a collection of tutorials meant to familiarize the reader with the mechanical design workbenches that are available in CATIA The reader is not required to have any previous CATIA knowledge The workbenches covered in this book are; Sketcher, Part Design, Wireframe and Surface Design, Assembly Design, одфый and Drafting Preceding each tutorial is a brief description of the workbench, toolbars, and commands to be used and focused on within the tutorial This book is not meant to be strictly a reference book It is meant to enable the reader to get right into CATIA and start drawing You will learn by doing The author directs the reader to CATIAs Companion for in depth reference material and a more detailed description of the commands.  2004 г 380 стр ISBN 1585032131.

Midrange Computing's all-time bestselling manual is now updated and V4R2-ready! Designed for AS/400 professionals at all levels, The AS/400 Owner's Manual for V4 walks you through hundreds of AS/400 tasks from the perspective of how most shops actually work Cutting through the dozens of parameters and options of AS/400 commands, The AS/400 одфым Owner's Manual for V4 takes you directly to the results you need Offering much more than brief, to-the-point instructions, it also includes valuable descriptions examining why AS/400 managers, administrators, operators, and programmers do certain things on the machine and how the AS/400 works internally This edition is completely up to date for Version 4 of OS/400 and contains a new chapter about the Internet and TCP/IP Wire-bound and concise, The AS/400 Owner's Manual for V4 is the perfect workstation tool for anyone who does AS/400 operations, administration, or management.  ISBN 1583470018.

Explains the core principles of Extreme Programming and details each step of the development cycle Teaches readers how to work with an on-site customer, define requirements with user stories, estimate the time and cost of each story, and perform constant integration and frequent iterations Softcover DLC: Computer software--Development 1st одфых edition Авторы (показать всех авторов) Рон Джеффрис Ron Jeffries Энн Андерсон Ann Anderson Чет Хендриксон Chet Hendrickson.  Издательство: Addison-Wesley Professional, 2000 г Мягкая обложка, 288 стр ISBN 0201708426.

* The first and only book to focus exclusively on advanced PowerPoint techniques, this latest addition to our successful Power Pack series shows veteran users how to harness sophisticated program features-and take their presentations to the next level * Techniques covered include putting together design templates and color schemes, working одфыэ with master layouts, importing and manipulating digital photos and video clips, creating sophisticated animation and transition effects, and building interactiveWeb-based presentations * The CD-ROM offers add-ins, utilities, background images, presentation templates, sound effects, animated image clips, third party software toolboxes, presentation libraries, sound effects, and much more.  ISBN 0764568817.

We are proud to offer a brand new companion pocket guide to accompany the respected PocketGuide to Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology and PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology This new PocketGuide to Communication Disorders summarizes available research and clinical information on disorders of communication, epidemiology одфьг and ethnocultural factors, symptomology, onset and development, etiological factors, and main theoretical concepts Together with its companion pocket guides, a specialized dictionary of terms, clinical resource book, and textbook of assessment are combined in easy-to-access quick reference books Clinicians and students agree that these are the most valuable resources you can include in your professional library 1 edition Автор M N Hegde.  Издательство: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2007 г Мягкая обложка, 320 стр ISBN 1418052108 Язык: Английский.

In this book, the authors provide an introduction to the essential activities involved in a software engineering project Readers will come to understand technical skills in requirements/specification, analysis, design/implementation, and testing Thesemethods are treated fully, with a multitude of examples for readers to emulate The book одфьл is divided into four partsSoftware and Engineering; Requirements and Specification; Design and Coding; and Software Testingto discuss the phases (besides coding) of the software lifecycle It covers modern topics like Capability Maturity Model, Java, Automated and Regression testing, and Safety for mission critical projects This book is designed to hone the skills of the software engineer by reinforcing the methods and techniques used throughout the software lifecycle It is also suitable for "crossover" engineers trained in other technical field who now find themselves working with software.  ISBN 0201701030.

Domain Oriented Systems Development is the sixth volume in the Advanced Information Processing Technology series of the Information Processing Society of Japan The topics covered include feature-oriented product line software engineering, software architecture for intelligent CAD, fully independent component architecture, interrelationships одфьу between requirements engineering and domain engineering, framework development and evolution, knowledge base development for product configuration systems, domain-specifc repositories and resuse for CAI.  ISBN 0415304504.

A comprehensive and understandable look at Softimages elegant character animation system, XSI Illuminated is a perfect companion for working animators, students, and teachers alike XSI Illuminated: Character is part of a complete 3D animation curriculum designed by the animators and instructors at Mesmer Animation Labs Scene files used одфьш in the book, additional XSI tutorials, and sample course outlines for instructors are all available online at Mesmer com Intensive classroom training for professionals is available at the Mesmer facilities in Washington and California, and people from all around the world use the web-based Mesmer eLearning system to learn more about XSI Complete coverage of: Planning for Animation Non-Linear Animation with the Mixer Serious Polygon Modeling Modeling with Subdivision Surfaces Deformations and Weight Maps Using Shape Trees for Facial Animation Shape Animation and Lip Sync Building Inverse Kinematic (IK) Skeletons Blending Forward Kinematics with IK Binding Skins to Inverse Kinematic Skeletons Enveloping and Weighting Custom Properties and Linked Parameters Human Character Modeling Strategies Creating Libraries of Actions Facial Animation Controllers Advanced Character Setup Expressions for Human Movement Emotions and Facial Musculature Автор Энтони Россано Anthony Rossano.  Издательство: Mesmer, 2002 г Мягкая обложка, 400 стр ISBN 0970753047.

Book DescriptionA broad introductory text written for computer scientists and engineers, focusing on the fundamental aspects of data communications and computer networks This second edition has been thoroughly revised to cover current networking issues and technologies Specific updates include those on networks and their management, одфчк transmission technologies, security and encryption This text is appropriate for modular courses in data communications as well as computer science It is also a useful source for professionals in related disciplines Key features of this edition: Unique and accessible overview of networking Includes modern networking issues - management, security and encryption Enhanced treatment of core network technologies including ATM and SDH/SONET New chapter on TCP/IP Focuses on the engineering aspects of data communications Covers international standards, with emphasis on those for Europe and North America Numerous worked examples designed to improve the understanding ofkey principles Michael Duck is a professional engineer at Nortel Networks, UK Richard Read is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Communications at Middlesex University and a freelance consultant.  2003 г 415 стр ISBN 0130930474.

Вашему вниманию предлагаются песочные часы на 30 минут Корпус часов выполнен из нержавеющей стали золотистого цвета, а колба - из стекла Песочные часы - классика, вечно актуальная одфчп и не устаревающая Они всегда Вас выручат, если Вам необходимо сделать оригинальный подарок Песочные часы - изысканная вещь для стильного интерьера, которая станет прекрасным подарком для современного преуспевающего человека, следующего последним тенденциям моды и стремящегося к элегантности и комфорту в каждой детали Характеристики: Высота часов: 23 см Диаметр часов: 14,5 см Цвет: золотистый Материал: нержавеющая сталь, стекло Изготовитель: Китай Артикул: 07125.  Koch 2009 г ; Упаковка: коробка.

Statistical pattern recognition is a very active area of study and research, which has seen many advances in recent years New and emerging applications - such as data mining, web searching, multimedia data retrieval, face recognition, and cursive handwriting recognition - require robust and efficient pattern recognition techniques Statistical одфчс decision making and estimation are regarded as fundamental to the study of pattern recognition Statistical Pattern Recognition, Second Edition hasbeen fully updated with new methods, applications and references It provides a comprehensive introduction to this vibrant area - with material drawn from engineering, statistics, computer science and the social sciences - and covers many application areas, such as database design, artificial neural networks, and decision support systems * Provides a self-contained introduction to statistical pattern recognition * Each technique described is illustrated by real examples * Covers Bayesian methods, neural networks, support vector machines, and unsupervised classification * Each section concludes with a description of the applications that have been addressed and with further developments of the theory * Includes background material on dissimilarity, parameter estimation, data, linear algebra and probability * Features a variety of exercises, from 'open-book' questions to more lengthy projects The book is aimed primarily at senior undergraduate and graduate students studying statistical pattern recognition, pattern processing, neural networks, and data mining, in both statistics and engineering departments It is also an excellent source of reference for technical professionals working in advanced information development environments For further information on the techniques and applications discussed in this book please visit www statistical-pattern-recognition net.  ISBN 0470845147.

Adventures in Social Research supports students who are taking their first course in social research, as well as more advanced students who want either to hone their research skills or become acquainted with the latest versions of SPSS for Windows As with the widely adopted previous editions, the authors supply detailed instructions illustrated одфчу with more than 140 screenshots so that students will always know what they should see on their monitors Designed for both introductory and advanced research methods or statistics courses in sociology, political science, social work, criminal justice, and public health departments, Adventures in Social Research is also an ideal computer skills and data analysis textbookfor any discipline that uses survey methods.  ISBN 0761987584.

Do you need to conduct data analysis with SPSS but are unfamiliar with the software? This book will help you become a proficient SPSS (Version 7 5 for Windows 95) user by teaching you the fundamentals The book covers the following critical basic skills: how to create data sets by defining and coding data, using a codebook and entering data; how to run одфчъ SPSS and work with different SPSS files; how to manipulate data by recoding values, computing values, and selecting subsets of cases to include in an analysis; how to manage data files by reading data that have been entered using other software; how to append and merge files; how to analyze data using SPSS pull-down menus; and how to analyze data using programs written in SPSS syntax.  ISBN 0761900012.

Take a deep breath and prepare to be challenged This brain-teasing book is designed for you to assess your programming savvy through short, FUN, and puzzling SAS programming problems No hardware required! Test your knowledge of arrays; DATA step flow;DO loops; FREQ, MEANS, and SUMMARY procedures; MERGE, OUTPUT, RETAIN, SET, Sum, and WHERE statements; одфшв merging data sets; and reading raw data The text is witty, yet the problems require concentration The pace is yours; every few pages introduce a new problem and solution An array of challenges is what you'll find in the pages of this book! To add excitement to the more advanced problems, Virgile has included the suggested time to beat Good luck and have fun! Supports releases 6 09 and higher of SAS software.  ISBN 1555448062.

Everything nonprofits need to boot up, log on, and benefit from the Net Now revised and expanded, this easy-to-use guide is packed with the vital information and advice you need to attain—and maintain—a cyberadvantage Covering everything from computer basics to designing your own Web site, it shows you how to get connected, conduct research, одфшд raise funds, expand your outreach—with both adults and kids—electronically, and much more With complete details on the latest technological advances, market trends, and cutting-edge tools, The Nonprofit Guide to the Internet, Second Edition Surveys the most up-to-date hardware and software you need to get online Explores cyberfundraising with examples from recent online campaigns Includes a rare usage policy to help your organization get the most of the Net at your office Illustrates nonprofit best practices on the Web with case studies, charts, and screen shots Shows how nonprofits can harness the idiosyncratic to develop a unique attention-getting presence on the Web Contains a multimedia bibliography, a glossary of terms, and a directory of nonprofit-related Web sites and addresses.  ISBN 047132857X.

Got a mouse and a keyboard? Then you're ready to start making beautiful music with Apple's Soundtrack music arrangement software and this hands-on guide With Soundtrack, you don't need to pay a composer or fork out royalty payments tostart creating perfectly synched scores in no time All you need, in fact, is this hands-on, Apple-certified guide, одфшп and you can begin taking advantage of Soundtrack's more than 4,000 audio loops and dozens of audio effects in your own video, DVD, and Webprojects immediately In this book/DVD combo, you'll find a complete, self-paced course in all aspects of Soundtrack--from employing its interface to the secrets of creating original music, finding matching parts, mixing tracks, scoring to video, adding effects, and more Step-by-step exercises, hands-on lessons, review questions at the end of each chapter, and a DVD crammed with lesson files--plus dozens of composing tricks and loads of advanced editing tips--make this the place to master Soundtrack Pap/DVD edition Автор Мэри Пламмер Mary Plummer.  Издательство: Peachpit Press, 2003 г Мягкая обложка, 472 стр ISBN 032124690X.

Digital Character Painting Using Photoshop CS3 is a brilliantly illustrated, full-color book that combines both the fundamentals of character design and the skills of digital painting Completely updated using Photoshop CS3 as the primary tool, the book details how to create characters that elicit specific emotions and how to beautifully render одфшх those characters by applying conventional painting skills to digital tools Written for both the seasoned professional and aspiring artist alike, Digital Character Painting Using Photoshop CS3 explores the key principles of design and reveals how to enhance traditional skills and apply them to digital art for use in games, film, animation, and other commercial productions Using practical tutorials, the book covers basic skills such as value, edges, color, texturing, and light, and then moves on to teach in-depth techniques on specific features including eyes, face, clothing, hair, and fur Whatever your skill level, you will discover practical ideas and techniques to apply to your craft and to help you improve and create masterful works of digital art! Features: - Presents a completely updated, beautiful, full color guide to character design and computer art using Photoshop - Provides practical insights into how to master Photoshop CS3 as a powerful painting tool, including how to customize the brushes to achieve the best possible results - Focuses on learning artistic skills that can be applied to a variety of 2D and 3D programs, with an emphasis on Photoshop CS3 - Teaches how to combine traditional artistic values with today's graphics software - Includes a CD-ROM with the figures and files for the tutorials in the book, along with a QuickTime movie showing how a painting is created 2 edition Автор Don Seegmiller.  Издательство: Charles River Media, 2007 г Мягкая обложка, 432 стр ISBN 1584505338 Язык: Английский.

From 1973 to 1998, John Derek photographed only one subject: his wife and muse, Bo Other renowned cameramen have photographed Bo Derek, but none have captured her beauty as did the man who studied her from adolescence to maturity Here, celebrated author-photographer and Derek family friend Robert Vavra combines words and images to create a singular одфшщ book Through conversations with Linda Evans, Ursula Andress, Elmer Bernstein, Gerry Spence, Shania Twain, and other friends of the Dereks, he reveals the fascinating story of one man’s obsession with beauty and his photographic odyssey to capture it Автор Robert Vavra Роберт Вавра.  Издательство: Intl Institute of Photographic Arts, 2008 г Твердый переплет, 288 стр ISBN 0971132933 Язык: Английский.

Эзотерический в переводе с греческого означает "тайный", "внутренний" Пусть так и останется загадкой, какие тайные струны вашей души затрагивают невидимые пальцы одфшю автора Но благоприятное воздействие этого касания вы ощутите непременно, и тем быстрее, чем чаще будете пользоваться предупреждениями и советами сонника Общение с ним обогатит ваш внутренний мир, расширит круг интересов и активизирует благотворное воздействие сна на ваше здоровье Автор Елена Анопова.  Серия: Энциклопедия магии.

Get hired without pounding the pavement! Everyones using the Internet to search for opportunities -but not everyone is finding all the jobs that might interest them, or applying in the way that will get them hired Completely revised and updated, the sixth edition of the Adams Internet Job Search Almanac plugs you directly into millions of opportunities одфщг and helps you research them quickly and easily Whether you are a newcomer to the Internet or an expert, this comprehensive reference helpsyou: -Find millions of newly advertised job listings -Get the most up-to-date lowdown on job sites -Find the sites and listings most relevant to your search -Create electronic resumes readable to computers and intriguing to prospective employers -Post resumes without a hitch -Research the hidden job market -Target the right employers -Network with peers in cyberspace -Secure interviews nationwide Land the job of your dreams with guidance from Adams Media, the #1 career publisher!.  ISBN 1580627870.

In a riveting look at today's computer technology, Robins and Webster ask the disturbing question: Is it cyber-revolution-or information capitalism? They trace the information age from the Industrial Revolution to the silicon chip and the Internet Examining the politics of cyberspace, they show how the military has controlled the development одфщи of new technologies and why education plays a central role in government attempts to create a "knowledge society " With broad coverage of current issues, including information policy, technological innovation, education, the military, surveillance, and propaganda, Times of the Technoculture is a thought-provoking revisionist account of Luddite resistance to new technologies.  ISBN 0415161169.

In this highly readable book, Patrick Lambe explores the impact of technological change on business and working life, providing a frontline view of the day-to-day changes that accompany one of the most incredible transformations of society in the world today the much debated new economy Though the books context and perspective is Singaporean, одфщо the issues discussed are global ones The thoughtful analysis and engaging style range widely over new economy issues from the forests of Sweden to the cyber cafes of Kazakhstan Along the way the author makes brief forays into history to display the older resonances with how humankind has adapted to technological change in the past, and to draw pointers for how organizations can continue to learn, innovate and manage risk in the connected economy.  ISBN 9812323678.

Cyberspace, the cyborg and cyberpunk have given feminists new imaginative possibilities for thinking about embodiment and identity in relation to technology This is the first anthology of the key essays on these potent metaphors Divided into three sections (Technology, Embodiment and Cyberspace; Cybersubjects: Cyborgs and Cyberpunks; одфщх Cyborg Futures), the book addresses different aspects of the human-technology interface The extensive introduction surveys the ways cyborg and cyberspace metaphors have been used in relation to current critical theory and indicates the context for the specific essays This is an invaluable guide for students studying any aspects of contemporary theory and culture.  ISBN 0748611177.

As the computer emerges as an elemental force in our society, the claims made for it grow more and more astonishing Machine consciousness will be achieved; virtual reality will become so convincing you'll literally forget you're in an unreal world; computers in every classroom will revolutionize education It's becoming hard to tell where technology одфъв forecasting leaves off and hype begins! In a remarkably clear-eyed look at some of the major unexamined assumptions of our times, computer scientist Richard Crandall and philosopher Marvin Levich look at the ideas underlying the Information Revolution, with the belief that it is time for sharper scrutiny of a revolution that gives rise to profound problems of responsibility for computer users, educatiorsand designers The six essays making up A Network Orange provide new views of such subjects as: * Why market forces make your computer clumsy and inefficient * Why we must differentiate between machine intelligence and machine consciousness * Why the educational value of bulletin boards, chat rooms and other network forums is essentially nil * Why the concept of virtual reality is fraught with logical absurdities Lucid, penetrating and relentlessly logical, A Network Orange is amuch-needed antidote to the dreamy hype surrounding so many aspects of modern computing.  ISBN 0387946470.

Technoculture is culture--such is the proposition posited in Technoscience and Cyberculture, arguing that technology's permeation of the cultural landscape has so irrevocably reconstituted this terrain that technology emerges as the dominant discourse inpolitics, medicine and everyday life The problems addressed in Technoscience and одфъи Cyberculture concern the ways in which technology and science relate to one another and organize, orient and effect the landscape and inhabitants of contemporary culture.  ISBN 0415911761.

Are we letting our techno-toys dumb us down? Are we so wrapped up with living in a sci-fi paradise--finally--that we can't see the dark, sordid side of our new lives? Writer Thomas Valovic, former editor-in-chief of Telecommunications magazine, pulls aside the curtain in Digital Mythologies: The Hidden Complexities of the Internet The 33 short одф essays here shine a light on the assumptions of technophiles, which they might prefer be left in shadow: electronic democracy, scientific spirituality, and portable offices all look distinctly sinister when seen from a new perspective What if the ritual of voting every other year commanded a different, more considered way of thinking than instantaneous direct polling? How can the materialism inherent in technological solutions transcend itself to give substance to cyber-religion? Why is it a good thing to be able to draft memos and rearrange spreadsheets while sitting in coffee shops? Valovic asks these questions relatively free from constraining values and finds in favor of technology as long as it is used intelligently for benign purposes; unfortunately, our thinking about this use is often deeply flawed Literate, deep, and well-considered, Digital Mythologies is good medicine for those of us who are ill at ease with our brave new world --Rob Lightner.  ISBN 0813527546.

This study examines how learning and cognitive change are fostered by online communities The chapters provide a basis for thinking about the dynamics of Internet community building They consider the role of the self or individual as a participant in virtual community, and the design and refinement of technology as the conduit for extending and одфыд enhancing the possibilities of community building in cyberspace The volume will interest educators, psychologists, sociologists, and researchers in human-computer interaction.  ISBN 0521785588.

Дизайн скатерти выдержан в стиле мистики и загадочности, что создает определенную атмосферу при раскладывании карт Таро Скатерть выполнена из бархатистой ткани, украшенной одфыи вышитым изображением эзотерического знака, края обработаны атласной лентой Соприкосновение с таинственным миром карт Таро будет еще более эффектным, если окружить себя соответственными аксессуарами Характеристики: Размер: 80 см х 80 см Материал: текстиль Производитель: Италия Артикул: TP04.  Lo Scarabeo 2009 г ; Упаковка: пакет.

Agile development represents a significant and strategic shift in how some industry pros are addressing the age-old "crisis" in software quality and delivery This crisis is characterized by slipped schedules, ballooning budgets, and myriad failed and canceled budgets Agile development emphasizes individuals, interaction, одфыл collaboration, quick response to change, and working software more than the traditional methods of processes, tools, documentation, and hard fast contracts and plans Integrating AgileDevelopment in the Real World provides developers and managers with specific and implementable ways to infuse these agile processes into everyday software development projects It transcends many of the self-imposed boundaries of agile development by addressing the use of agile practices in a fixed cost setting, synthesis of agile processes and a waterfall development environment, and the integration of traditional project management tools with agile ones The book begins with an introduction to buildingblocks of agile development, detailing each practice and methodology It then moves to a lightweight framework for managing an agile project outside of any agile methodology From there, steps teams can take to overcome obstacles and leverage agile processes are explained in detail Finally, a section on project management and agile development explains the role and value-add of an agile project manager The result is a practical guide to implementing agile development on real world projects that managers, developers, and programmers can use off the shelf KEY FEATURES * Tackles the issue of implementing agile processes outside the bounds of agile development, and provides ready to implement advice on how to make it work for your software team * Focuses on immediately applicable topics rather than theory or idealized applications of agile development * Addresses project management directly, detailing the dos and donts of managing an agile project * Shows how to implement agile processes in a fixed cost setting * Explains how to implement agile processes in environments that are passively or actively hostile to agile development methodologies.  ISBN 1584503645.

Mathematics for Electrical Engineering and Computing embraces many applications of modern mathematics, such as Boolean Algebra and Sets and Functions, and also teaches both discrete and continuous systems - particularly vital for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) In addition, as most modern engineers are required to study software, material одфын suitable for Software Engineering - set theory, predicate and prepositional calculus, language and graph theory - is fully integrated into the book Excessive technical detail and language are avoided, recognising that the real requirement for practising engineers is the need to understand the applications of mathematics in everyday engineering contexts Emphasis is given to an appreciation of the fundamental concepts behind the mathematics, for problem solving and undertaking critical analysis of results, whether using a calculator or a computer The text is backed up by numerous exercises and worked examples throughout, firmly rooted in engineering practice, ensuring that all mathematical theory introduced is directly relevant to real-world engineering The book includes introductions to advanced topics such as Fourier analysis, vector calculus and random processes, also making this a suitable introductory text for second year undergraduates of electrical, electronic and computer engineering, undertaking engineering mathematics courses The book is supported by a comprehensive website at http:www bh com/companions/075065855X, featuring: * plotXpose software (for equation solving, and drawing graphs of simple functions, their derivatives, integrals and Fourier transforms) * over 60 pages of "Background Mathematics" reinforcing introductory material for revision purposes in advance of your first year course * problems and projects (linking directly to the software) * a complete worked solutions manual (password protected) Dr Attenborough is a former Senior Lecturer in the School of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering at South Bank University She is currently Technical Director of The Webbery - Internet development company, Co Donegal, Ireland * Fundamental principles of mathematics introduced and applied in engineering practice, reinforced through over 300 examples directly relevant to real-world engineering * Over 60 pages of basic revision material available to download in advance of embarking on a first year course * Companion website featuring complete solutions manual, plotXpose software, and further problems and projects enabling students to build on the concepts introduced, and put the theory into practice.  ISBN 075065855X.

From one of the foremost authorities on the design of user interfaces, this unique collection of ideas and opinions, while focusing on the Macintosh, neatly captures the underlying principles of all graphical user interfaces Using ideas from such diverse sources as Information Theory, Carl Jung, and even professional beekeeping, the book provides одф a framework for achieving a deep understanding of user interface design With humor and thought-provoking insights, Bruce Tognazzini explores the central issues of human-computer interaction, including the challenges presented by multimedia applications, agents, virtual reality, and future technologies Drawn from his long experience of working with developers, the book provides practical guidelines for developing successful applications that users will find simple, clear, and consistent "Tog on Interface" is fascinating reading for all those concerned with the relationship between people and computers 1st edition Автор Брук Тоджназзини Bruce Tognazzini.  Издательство: Addison-Wesley Professional, 1992 г Мягкая обложка, 352 стр ISBN 0201608421.

Widely recognized as one of the most valuable resources in speech-language pathology, the respected Hegde's PocketGuide to Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology is now in its third edition Designed as a companion volume to the Hegde's PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology, Third Edition, it provides clinical practitioners одфьа and students in communication sciences and disorders a quick reference for assessment techniques The most desirable features of a specialized dictionary of terms, clinical resource book, and textbook of assessment are combined in this single, easy-to-access resource Assessment procedures are provided in a "do this" format Information not directly related to assessment procedures has been moved to the new Hegde's PocketGuide to Communication Disorders, allowing for expanded coverage of assessment procedures and the addition of important new entries, making this edition more relevant and useful than ever! 3 edition Автор M N Hegde.  Издательство: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2007 г Мягкая обложка, 480 стр ISBN 1418014958 Язык: Английский.

Visions of future worlds have always captured the imaginations Images of towering cyber-cityscapes, awesome uninhabitable planetary worlds, sleek super-cars and space cruisers, strange mutant beings, and terrifying alien life forms have spilled from the feverish minds of fantasy sci-fi illustrators for as long as the genre has existed Today, одфьз as more and more artists are switching from traditional media to the digital world of computers, the images being created are breathtakingly realistic Featuring works from the world 146;s best sci-fi artists, Digital Sci-Fi Art begins with an examination of the traditional styles and sources of sci-fi imagery then analyzes the new digital tools available to todays illustrators The heart ofthe book comprises a detailed survey of the key techniques involved in creating digital sci-fi art -- with step-by-step walkthroughs showing how specially-created pieces are produced The book ends with a showcase of some of the best contemporary work being produced anywhere in the world Автор Майкл Бернс Michael Burns.  Издательство: Collins Design, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 160 стр ISBN 0060724331.

With the new developments in computer architecture, fairly recent publications can quickly become outdated Computer Architecture: Software Aspects, Coding, and Hardware takes a modern approach This comprehensive, practical text provides that critical understanding of a central processor by clearly detailing fundamentals, and cutting одфьо edge design features With its balanced software/hardware perspective and its description of Pentium processors, the book allows readers to acquire practical PC software experience The text presents a foundation-level set of ideas, design concepts, and applications that fully meet the requirements of computer organization and architecture courses The book features a "bottom up" computer design approach, based upon the author's thirty years experience in both academe and industry By combining computer engineering with electrical engineering, the author describes how logic circuits are designed in a CPU The extensive coverage of a micprogrammed CPU and new processor designfeatures gives the insight of current computer development Computer Architecture: Software Aspects, Coding, and Hardware presents a comprehensive review of the subject, from beginner to advanced levels Topics include:o Two's complement numbers o Integer overflow o Exponent overflow and underflow o Looping o Addressing modes o Indexing o Subroutine linking o I/O structures o Memory mapped I/O o Cycle stealing o Interrupts o Multitasking o Microprogrammed CPU o Multiplication tree o Instruction queue o Multimedia instructions o Instruction cache o Virtual memory o Data cache o Alpha chip o Interprocessor communications o Branch prediction o Speculative loading o Register stack o JAVA virtual machine o Stack machine principles.  ISBN 0849310261.

Book DescriptionThe purpose of Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2005 is to help the student learn the basic concepts of SolidWorks and good solid modeling practices in an easy to follow guide It is intended for the new SolidWorks user, users with experience in different CAD systems, and as a teaching aid in classroom training After completing the одфьч exercises in this book, the student will have a good understanding of the SolidWorks interface and the most commonly used commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing by completing a project designing all the components, their 2D drawings and assembly drawing with Bill of Materials The book is focused on the processes to complete a certain task, instead of focusing on individual operations, which are generally simple enough to learn.  2005 г 216 стр ISBN 1585032514.

A comprehensive and understandable examination of Avid|Softimage's elegant new computer animation system, XSI Illuminated is a perfect companion for working animators, students, and teachers alike New for Version 4 of Softimage|XSI, 'XSI Foundation' is a complete learning tool for people picking up Softimage XSI for the first time 'XSI Foundation' одфьъ now covers the new Texture Layer Editor, the Texture UV Editor, and the Compositor, in addition to a complete coverage of Polygon and NURBS modeling, animation tools and detailed information on Materials, Lighting and Rendering This new, fourth version of the Mesmer Press book also contains numerous new tutorials, including 'UV Mapping Dice', 'Rendering with Layered Shaders', 'Using the Compositor' and more Complete coverage of: The XSI Interface and Workflow Organization: Hierarchy and Groups Building Sets and Models Working with the Operator Stack Serious Polygon Modeling Techniques Building with Subdivision Surfaces NURBS Surface Modeling Speeding Work with Layers All About Curves and Snapping Tools Keyframe Animation Technique Path Animation Deformations and Weightmaps Using the Paint Tool with Weightmaps Materials (Shaders) in the RenderTree Lighting, and Rendering with mental ray Refining with the Animation Editor Viewing Your Renders with the Flipbook New book sections include: Images, Sources and ClipsUsing XSI with PhotoShop Texture Projections The Texture Layer Editor Polygon UV Editing Compositing layers with XSI Авторы Энтони Россано Anthony Rossano Шинсаку Арима Shinsaku Arima.  Издательство: Mesmer Press; 3rd edition, 2000 г Мягкая обложка, 230 стр ISBN 0970753004.