Computers - Computer Science

Silverlight 5 is the latest iteration of Microsoft's cross-browser technology for creating rich user experiences on the Web. Like its predecessor, it rides atop the .NET Framework for maximum ease of use and coding efficiency. The new technology carries forward much of the work...

Understanding and employing cryptography has become central for securing virtually any digital application, whether user app, cloud service, or even medical implant.Heavily revised and updated, the long-awaited second edition of Understanding Cryptography follows the unique approach of making modern cryptography accessible to a broad...

Discover the Future of TransportationWelcome to the era of autonomous travel, where cutting-edge technology, innovative design, and artificial intelligence converge to revolutionize how we move. "Driving the Future: The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles" is your comprehensive guide to understanding this groundbreaking transformation.Explore the key...

Big Data analysis is one of the most contemporary areas of development and research in the present day. Tremendous amounts of data are generated every single day from digital technologies and modern information systems, such as cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) devices....

This authoritative guide presents the latest techniques used in parallel computational geometry, including algorithmic analysis and design, and practical implementation strategies. With contributions from leading experts, A. Aggarwal, C. O'Dunlaing, and C. Yap, this is an essential resource for researchers and practitioners in the...

This textbook covers the basic concepts and applications of finite element analysis. It is specifically aimed at introducing this advanced topic to undergraduate-level engineering students and practicing engineers in a lucid manner. It also introduces a structural and heat transfer analysis software FEASTSMT which...

Theory is what remains true when technology is changing. So, it is important to know and master the basic concepts and the theoretical tools that underlie the design of the systems we are using today and the systems we will use tomorrow. This means...

Understanding distributed computing is not an easy task. This is due to the many facets of uncertainty one has to cope with and master in order to produce correct distributed software. A previous book Communication and Agreement Abstraction for Fault-tolerant Asynchronous Distributed Systems (published...

No pleasure lasts long unless there is variety in it. Publilius Syrus, Moral Sayings We've been very fortunate to receive fantastic feedback from our readers during the last four years, since the first edition of How to Solve It: Modern Heuristics was published in...

Load Flow Calculation and its Application.- Modelling of Transmission Systems under Unsymmetrical Conditions and contingency analysis using DIgSILENT PowerFactory.- Probabilistic load flow module for PowerFactory.- Unbalanced Power Flow in Distribution Systems using TRX Matrix: Implementation using DIgSILENT Programming Language.- Primal-dual interior point algorithm applied...

A great technological and scientific innovation of the last half of the twentieth century, the computer has revolutionized how we organize information, how we communicate with each other, and even the way we think about the human mind. Computers have eased the drudgery of...

What is Artificial Intelligence? How will AI impact society? Is AI more powerful than human intelligence?The Psychology of AI explores all aspects of the psychology-AI relationship, asking how closely AI can resemble humans, and whether this means they could have some form of self-awareness....

Quantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are...

API Design for C++, Second Edition provides a comprehensive discussion of Application Programming Interface (API) development, from initial design through implementation, testing, documentation, release, versioning, maintenance, and deprecation. It is the only book that teaches the strategies of C++ API development, including interface design,...

Information Modeling and Relational Databases, Third Edition, provides thorough coverage of information modeling approaches, including object-role modeling (ORM), entity-relationship (ER) modeling, and the unified modeling language (UML). It shows how to map models developed with those approaches to a variety of relational and nonrelational...

The imperative of cyber security has never been more pronounced and organisations must remain proactive, anticipating potential risks and evolving their strategies in response.Author: Bindu ChannaveerappaISBN-10: 1780176139ISBN-13: 9781780176130Publisher: BCS, the Chartered Institute for ITLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/12/2024Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.42d

Curriculum standards intersect with STEM education to create an informative book that introduces the concepts of hardware and software to a young audience. This book will then explain to young readers how hardware and software work together, and it will describe how writing code...

A broad introduction to cryptography--what it is, how it really works, what its future holds, and why every informed citizen should understand its basics. We all keep secrets--from our gym locker codes to our email passwords to our online interactions. And we choose to...

What if I told you something that could empower our third sector and activists to enhance their capacity? From gathering evidence for funding tenders to campaigning for crucial social issues and much more? It's called open data, yet many in social action remain unaware...

An Introduction to Universal Artificial Intelligence provides the formal underpinning of what it means for an agent to act intelligently in an unknown environment. First presented in Universal Algorithmic Intelligence (Hutter, 2000), UAI offers a framework in which virtually all AI problems can be...

Easy Editing for Videos and Photos with CapCutUnlock your creative potential with "Easy Editing for Videos and Photos with CapCut," the ultimate guide for mastering the popular editing app. Whether you're a beginner looking to enhance your social media presence or an experienced creator...

WebGPU Compute is a practical guide dedicated to the field of WGSL compute algorithms. As we stand on the cusp of a new era in web-based computation, this book aims to illuminate the path forward, providing both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques in the...

Welcome to "VBScript Coding: "Practical Solutions and Programs"! This book serves as a detailed tutorial with the hands-on programming exercises and practical solutions on how to use VBScript to the full maximal. Whatever be your level of knowledge, whether you are just a beginner...

The book presents the mathematical view and tools of computer programming with broad and friendly context. It explains the basic concepts such as recursion, computation model, types, data, and etc. The book serves as an introductory and reference guide to the engineers, students, researchers,...

Unravel the intricate layers of modern cybersecurity with the comprehensive guide to the CompTIA CASP+ Certification Advanced Security Practitioner. Dive into the depths of this dynamic field as this book becomes your companion in mastering the multifaceted world of digital defense. This guide will...

Understanding RadioactivityRadioactivity is a fascinating and complex phenomenon that has garnered significant attention in recent times due to its implications for pollution biology. In this subchapter, we will delve into the concept of radioactivity, explaining its origin, types, and the potential dangers it poses...

What if I told you something that could empower our third sector and activists to enhance their capacity? From gathering evidence for funding tenders to campaigning for crucial social issues and much more? It's called open data, yet many in social action remain unaware...

Elevate your natural language processing skills with Gensim and become proficient in handling a wide range of NLP tasks and projectsKey Features Advance your NLP skills with this comprehensive guide covering detailed explanations and code practices Build real-world topical modeling pipelines and fine-tune hyperparameters...

This book is devoted to the new standards, technologies, and communication systems for Artificial Intelligence of Things networks.It focuses on existing solutions in AIoT network technologies, applications, services, standards, architectures, and security provisions, as well as introducing new architectures and models for AIoT networks....

Embark on an enthralling journey into the enigmatic world of quantum physics with our new Special Report, "Quantum Leap: Understanding How Quantum Teleportation Works." This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex realm of quantum teleportation.Delivered with captivating storytelling and clear explanation, this report cuts through...

As data continues to grow exponentially, knowledge of data science and machine learning has become more crucial than ever. Machine learning has grown exponentially, however, the abundance of resources can be overwhelmingAuthor: Dothang TruongISBN-10: 0367755386ISBN-13: 9780367755386Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2024Pages: 577Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.71lbsSize: 10.00h...

This book provides a cohesive overview of the field of QAI, providing the tools for readers to create and manipulate quantum programs on devices as accessible as a laptop computer.Author: Andreas WichertISBN-10: 1032448970ISBN-13: 9781032448978Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2024Pages: 299Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.72lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w...

This reprint brings together many scientific contributions on current actinide research, both theoretical and experimental. Special attention is given to the theoretical modeling of the atomic spectra of actinides, the experimental study of their atomic and nuclear structure, and new developments in the production...

Lambert's FUNDAMENTALS OF PYTHON: FIRST PROGRAMS, 3rd EDITION, uses an easygoing, conversational writing style to introduce programming and problem solving to students from all types of backgrounds. This edition is designed so that the program examples gradually transition from simple snippets to realistic applications....

Originally developed to support video games, graphics processor units (GPUs) are now increasingly used for general-purpose (non-graphics) applications ranging from machine learning to mining of cryptographic currencies. GPUs can achieve improved performance and efficiency versus central processing units (CPUs) by dedicating a larger fraction...

Remarkable progress has been achieved within recent years in developing flexible, wearable, and stretchable (FWS) electronics. These electronics will play an increasingly significant role in the future of electronics and will open new product paradigms that conventional semiconductors are not capable of. This is...

This book analyzes the multimodal verbal and nonverbal behavior of humans in both an artificial game, based on the well-known Mafia and Resistance games, as well as selected other settings. This book develops statistical results linking different types of facial expressions (e.g. smile, pursed...

The book presents the important fundamental theorems and algorithms on planar graph drawing with easy-to-understand and constructive proofs. Extensively illustrated and with exercises included at the end of each chapter, it is suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses on algorithms,...

This unique book represents the first rigorous and comprehensive study of firewall policy design and analysis. Firewalls are the most critical and widely deployed intrusion prevention systems. Designing new firewall policies and analyzing existing firewall policies have been difficult and error-prone. This book presents...

This book explores the ways in which artists use technology to create different perceptions of time in art in order to reflect on contemporary relationships to technology. By considering the links between technology, movement and contemporary art, the book explores changing relationship between temporality...

A decision procedure is an algorithm that, given a decision problem, terminates with a correct yes/no answer. Here, the authors focus on theories that are expressive enough to model real problems, but are still decidable. Specifically, the book concentrates on decision procedures for first-order...

Plagiarism is a problem with far-reaching consequences for the sciences. However, even today's best software-based systems can only reliably identify copy & paste plagiarism. Disguised plagiarism forms, including paraphrased text, cross-language plagiarism, as well as structural and idea plagiarism often remain undetected. This weakness...

Author: J. DiazISBN-10: 3540123172ISBN-13: 9783540123170Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1983Pages: 737Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.27lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.49d

Author: R. GoldblattISBN-10: 3540112103ISBN-13: 9783540112105Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1982Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.67d

Gabrio Piola works had an enormous impact on the development of applied mathematics and continuum mechanics. An excellent scientific committee who took it upon themselves to translate his complete works. In a second step, they commented Piola's work and compared it to modern theories...

Author: Dinesh Rajput, Rajesh R. V.ISBN-10: 1789955645ISBN-13: 9781789955644Publisher: Packt PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2018Pages: 502Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.88lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.01d

Most introductory texts provide a technology-based survey of methods and techniques that leaves the reader without a clear understanding of the interrelationships between methods and techniques. By providing a strategy-based introduction, the reader is given a clear understanding of how to provide overlapping defenses...

In recent years, diversity in learning environments has become a pivotal topic of conversation for educators. By enhancing underrepresented students' computational thinking skills, it creates more room for future career opportunities. Moving Students of Color from Consumers to Producers of Technology is a comprehensive...

Bioinformatics is growing by leaps and bounds; theories/algorithms/statistical techniques are constantly evolving. Nevertheless, a core body of algorithmic ideas have emerged and researchers are beginning to adopt a "problem solving" approach to bioinformatics, wherein they use solutions to well-abstracted problems as building blocks to...

Learn to deploy and support Hyper-V, building on what you know about VMware's vSphere. Whether you're looking to run both hypervisors in parallel or migrate completely, Hyper-V for VMware Administrators has everything you need to get started.The book begins with an overview of Hyper-V...