About the Book
Features
- Develops an elementary computer to demonstrate by example the organization and design of digital computers.
- Uses a simple register transfer language to specify various computer operations.
Features
- Gain a pragmatic and conceptual understanding of design patterns and the fundamentals of object technology design
- Examples in both Java and C Sharp
- Part of the acclaimed Software Patterns Series from Addison-Wesley, the leading publisher of design patterns reference material
About the Authors
Alan Shalloway is founder, CEO, and principal consultant of Net Objectives, an object-oriented consulting and training organization. An object-oriented consultant and software developer for over 20 years, he is a frequent speaker at leading development conferences, including SD Expo, Java One, OOP, and OOPSLA. He is a certified Scrum master. He is co-author of An Introduction to XML and its Family of Technologies.Shalloway holds a master's degree in computer science from MIT.
James R. Trott currently works as a senior consultant for a large financial institution in the Pacific Northwest. He has used object-oriented and pattern-based analysis techniques throughout his 20-year career in knowledge management and knowledge engineering. He holds a master of science in applied mathematics, an MBA, and a master of arts in intercultural studies.Features
- The text is divided into 15 chapters and 30 modular topics, making it easier for students to grasp complex ideas. This organization also allows professors to tailor the book to fit an individualized syllabus.
- The extensive glossary and appendices for locating tests enable students to acquire additional information.
- “The History of Psychological Testing” (Ch. 1) and “Major Landmarks in the History of Psychological Testing” (Appendix A) give students a broad overview of the field.
- Because of its growing importance as a major application of psychological testing, neuropsychological assessment is discussed in detail.
- Real-world case studies bring concepts to life for students.
- Coverage of the new Stanford-Binet 5th edition intelligence test due out in September 2003 (Ch. 6).
- Significant new coverage on testing deaf and hard of hearing; also, updated coverage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Ch. 7).
- Assessment and the Attitudes of Moral and Spiritual Concepts added (Ch. 12).
- Covers the GRE's new format (Ch. 8).
- New section on Ecological Momentary Assessment—real-time measurement of real-world experience (Ch. 14).
- Updated section on the Criterion-referenced testing (Ch. 2).
- Updated references throughout.
Features
- Restructured to deliver in-depth coverage of Java's most critical new features.
- Extensive code examples help developers make the most of new Java features -- from collections to internationalization, and beyond.
- By three leaders of the Java community, including Java creator James Gosling, Jini architect Ken Arnold, and Sr. Research Scientist David Holmes.
About the Authors
Ken Arnold, formerly senior engineer at Sun Microsystems Laboratories, is a leading expert in object-oriented design and implementation. He was one of the original architects of the Jini™ technology, and the lead engineer of Sun's JavaSpaces™ technology.
James Gosling is a Fellow and Chief Technology Officer of Sun's Developer Products group, the creator of the Java programming language, and one of the computer industry's most noted programmers. He is the 1996 recipient of Software Development's "Programming Excellence Award." He previously developed NeWS, Sun's network-extensible window system, and was a principal in the Andrew project at Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Ph.D. in computer science.
David Holmes is director of DLTeCH Pty Ltd, located in Brisbane, Australia. He specializes in synchronization and concurrency and was a member of the JSR-166 expert group that developed the new concurrency utilities. He is also a contributor to the update of the Real-Time Specification for Java, and has spent the past few years working on an implementation of that specification.Features
- The new Web services paradigm -- and the powerful opportunities it presents.
- The roles of SOAP, XML-RPC, WSDL, UDDI, and other new XML-based distributed computing standards.
- XML at work: applications from finance to wireless and beyond.
Features
- Provides extensive coverage of query processing, including major algorithms for execution of queries and techniques for optimizing queries.
- Covers information integration, including warehousing and mediators, OLAP, and data-cube systems.
- Explains error-correction in RAID disks and covers bitmap indexes, data mining, data statistics, and pointer swizzling.
- Supports additional teaching materials found on the book’s Web page at http://www-db.stanford.edu/-ullman/dbsi.html
About the Authors
Hector Garcia-Molina is the Leonard Bosack and Sandra Learner Professor in the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Departments at Stanford University. He has published extensively in the fields of database systems, distributed systems, and digital libraries.
Jeffrey D. Ullman is the Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University. He is the author of co-author of 15 books and 170 technical publications, including A First Course in Database Systems (Prentice Hall 1997) and Elements of ML Programming (Prentice Hall 1998) His research interests include database theory, database integration, data mining, and education using the information infrastructure. He has received numerous awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and election to the National Academy of Engineering. He also received the 1996 Sigmod Contribution Award and the 1998 Karl V. Karstrom Outstanding Educator Award.
Jennifer Widom is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Departments at Stanford University. She has served on numerous editorial boards and program committees, she has published widely in computer science conferences and journals, and is co-author of A First Course in Database Systems (Prentice Hall 1997).Features
- Provides a basic foundation for the course.
- Text has been completely revised.
- Includes full range of exercises of varying difficulty.
- Incorporates new material on algorithms, tree-searches, and graph-theoretical puzzles.
- Full solutions are provided for many of the exercises.
- Includes a chapter on matroid theory, which is used to consolidate some of the material from earlier chapters.
Features
- Engagingly written and combines case studies and personal testimonies with analyses of theoretical perspectives.
- Bridges the gap between the library of philosophical works on rights, and the various publications produced by campaigning organizations and activist groups.
- Discusses existing research on human rights and suggests how the ideas of contemporary thinkers may be relevant for furthering our understanding.
- Provides the reader with thorough knowledge of the philosophical, legal, historical, and sociological material on human rights. These include theories and perspectives, acts and covenants, and statistical data.
- Effectively covers such important topics as censorship, political prisoners, torture, the death penalty, apartheid, slavery, genocide, and the plight of refugees.
- Concludes with an overview of emerging areas in the discourse on human rights, including environmental concerns, the role of business and non-state actors, womens rights, childrens rights, and the impact of globalization upon human rights debates and realities.
- Includes foreword by Dan Jones MBE, human rights educationalist at Amnesty International.
Features
- NEW - A “real-world” user's perspective, rather than a designer's perspective—Emphasizes application and implementation over design and development in all topic areas.
- NEW - Chapter Mini-cases—All derived from actual situations. Each mini-case makes specific reference to each of the key players in the scenario.
- NEW - Extensive use of graphics and examples—For each concept introduced. Wherever possible, the diagrams contained in each chapter are not only referenced in the body of the text, but are positioned in such a way that they serve as a repeated visual reference for the textual discussion.
- NEW - Narrative Vignettes—Presents a situation using a fictitious cast of characters to further clarify concepts associated with the process of making a decision.
- NEW - Questions for Review—Each chapter contains a list of 10 to 20 questions, with sample responses. Each question is phrased in such a manner that a detailed and precise answer can be readily found in the chapter.
- NEW - Further Discussion—Several questions at the end of each chapter ask for expanded answers on the material presented.
Features
- The first look from IBM at a topic of great importance to Big Blue and its business partners
- Case studies demonstrate how organizations have succeeded with Grid Computing across a variety of industries
- Significant co-marketing opportunities with IBM
Features
The most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to wideband digital wireless systems and performance.
- Detailed comparisons and performance data for today's leading digital wireless systems: GSM, IS-95, IS-54, and more.
- Unequalized systems, TDMA/FDMA equalization, OFDM, CDMA rake receivers, and more.
- Up-to-date insight into every third-generation alternative: UMTS, CDMA-2000, and HIPERLAN2.
Features
- Uses a single popular microprocessor — the 8085A — as the primary instructional example.
- Provides numerous examples of hardware interfaces — and the software to drive them.
- Emphasizes the hardware/software tradeoffs which exist for implementation of most functions in microprocessor-based systems.
Features
- A comprehensive introduction that supplies the reader with the biographical details and historical significance of Maslow and his work
- A new conclusion that examines the effects in psycho- therapy, education, medicine and management created by Maslows theories of self-realization, values, choice and responsibility
- A combination of Maslows early thinking on being behavior into one chapter for added cohesion and easy accessibility
- A new chapter on self-actualization that presents material previously published in TOWARD A PSYCHOLOGY OF BEING
- An updated bibliography and citation study The presentation of Maslows original text in this revised and highly readable form highlights for the reader the contemporary relevance of Maslows pioneering theories.
Features
- Four-part organization—Part I presents materials and their applications; Part II presents specific manufacturing processes; Part III emphasizes tolerances, measurement, and calibration; and Part IV discusses the design, tooling, and production aspects of manufacturing.
- Case studies and case problems—Included where appropriate.
- Technical, non-analytical approach.
- Clear and straightforward writing style.
- Emphasis on processes rather than hardware.
Features
- Powerhouse author team with contributions from Doug Lea, Josh Bloch and David Holmes
- A practical, hands-on, example-driven guide for every working Java programmer
- Based on J2SE 5.0 which includes many new concurrency features that make concurrency development much more accesible (and necessary)
About the Authors
Brian Goetz is a software consultant with twenty years industry experience, with over 75 articles on Java development. He is one of the primary members of the Java Community Process JSR 166 Expert Group (Concurrency Utilities), and has served on numerous other JCP Expert Groups.
Tim Peierls is the very model of a modern multiprocessor, with BoxPop.biz, recording arts, and goings on theatrical. He is one of the primary members of the Java Community Process JSR 166 Expert Group (Concurrency Utilities), and has served on numerous other JCP Expert Groups.
Joshua Bloch is a principal engineer at Google and a Jolt Award-winner. He was previously a distinguished engineer at Sun Microsystems and a senior systems designer at Transarc. Josh led the design and implementation of numerous Java platform features, including JDK 5.0 language enhancements and the award-winning Java Collections Framework. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Joseph Bowbeer is a software architect at Vizrea Corporation where he specializes in mobile application development for the Java ME platform, but his fascination with concurrent programming began in his days at Apollo Computer. He served on the JCP Expert Group for JSR-166 (Concurrency Utilities).
David Holmes is director of DLTeCH Pty Ltd, located in Brisbane, Australia. He specializes in synchronization and concurrency and was a member of the JSR-166 expert group that developed the new concurrency utilities. He is also a contributor to the update of the Real-Time Specification for Java, and has spent the past few years working on an implementation of that specification.
Doug Lea is one of the foremost experts on object-oriented technology and software reuse. He has been doing collaborative research with Sun Labs for more than five years. Lea is Professor of Computer Science at SUNY Oswego, Co-director of the Software Engineering Lab at the New York Center for Advanced Technology in Computer Applications, and Adjunct Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Syracuse University. In addition, he co-authored the book, Object-Oriented System Development (Addison-Wesley, 1993). He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire.Features
- Bill Jelen is "Mr Excel" - host of the world's leading website for Excel tips and help, and producer of a leading daily Excel podcast
- Quickly gets readers up to speed with the new user interface, showing them how to find the old stuff and how to keep working without falling further behind
- Shows readers how they can really unlock the new power in Excel
Features
- Simple and interactive tasks
- Easy-to-understand instructions
- Colourful and attractive layout
- Topics covered include reverse painting, spray art, stencils, origami, crayon etching, mosaic colouring, sponge painting, paper collage, etc
- Teacher’s Notes provide additional input for interactive pedagogy
Features
- An industrial, real-world update; the book will be the required standard for learning the SEI-led initiaitive of PSP in a modern software development environment
- Advice that yields improved efficiency and effectiveness in programming from the foremost expert in software process
Features
- Simple and interactive tasks
- Easy-to-understand instructions
- Colourful and attractive layout
- Topics covered include reverse painting, spray art, stencils, origami, crayon etching, mosaic colouring, sponge painting, paper collage, etc
- Teacher’s Notes provide additional input for interactive pedagogy
Features
- Scott Meyers is one of the world's foremost experts on C++ software development
- More than 30% new material and complete updates of tried-and-true material to bring it up to 2005 standards
- There is no better way to bring C++ programmers up-to-date on cutting edge practices than this book. It's a classic--the #1 book of its kind
Features
- Each decision modeling technique is presented in a three step framework: 1.Formulation/problem setup, 2. model solution, and 3. interpretation of the results
- Numerous screen captures of Excel outputs with detailed callouts explaining the important entries are presented in all chapters.
- Includes a brief introduction to Excel as an appendix.
- Numerous end-of-chapter exercises that are rigorous and better suited to a computer based solution environment.
Features
- NEW–Readings to highlight currently popular topics–Added to each chapter.
- NEW–Updated You Decide sections and Chapter Openers.
- NEW–Two integrative case studies added—to each major section of the text–These new cases were selected because of their user-friendly reading style and connectivity to topics included in the related sections.
- NEW–Material added to the content of each chapter.
- NEW–Chapter sequences were modified–The chapter on quality and service delivery was moved from the last section to the first section so these topics could be covered before launching into the chapters containing information on tourism service suppliers.
- NEW–Expanded discussion of the consumer behavior issues of tourism–Including decision-making and consumer motivations.
- NEW–Enhanced discussion of the importance of tours, tour operators and meeting planners, and incentive travelers.
- NEW–Expanded sections on human resource and personal selling.
- NEW--An added stand-alone appendix on geography.
- NEW--An expanded exploration of economic analysis and marketing research in a stand-alone appendix.
- NEW--Ethical/critical thinking dilemmas.
- NEW--Complete instructor's supplemental package–Including a website.
- Extensive discussion on growth segments of tourism–Including singles, disabled, adventure and extreme travelers and nonprofessional meeting attendees.
- Extensive glossaries.
- Internet emphasis.
- Business perspective–Considering the management, marketing and finance issues most important to industry members.
- Macro-level topics–Economic, political, social and environmental issues related to tourism.
- FYI Boxes–With examples of chapter concepts.
- Tourism-in-Action topic–In each chapter.
- Applying the Concepts section.
- Service quality emphasized.
- You Decide sections.
- Six interactive cases–Have been classroom tested.
- Three appendices–Problem-Solving, Manners and Career/Job seeking.
- Extensive pedagogy–Discussion questions, readings, learning objectives, detailed outlines.
Features
- Provides a clear, cohesive theme throughout to help students see the ‘big picture’.
- Broad depth of coverage of multinational companies reflects the current major themes in this topic.
- Case studies throughout help students to see how the theory applies in practice, many from the authors’ own research.
Features
- Project-based lessons show readers the key techniques for working in Flash, Adobe's interactive multimeda authoring tool.
- Now part of Adobe Creative Suite, Flash CS3 is likely to attract a whole new audience of users.
- Covers new features, including native Photoshop and Illustrator supp Paperbackort, a new user interface, new drawing tools, and easy animation-to-Action Script conversion.
Features
- Presents a very precise and simplified microeconomic model first, before introducing all the exceptions and subtleties of a more complex economic world.
- A detailed summary about simple demand and supply to aggregate demand & supply approach can be found in the preface.
- Updated and expanded end of chapter material.
Features
- Topic coverage includes modeling, diagrams, relational algebra/calculus, SQL, normalization; Advanced object database, mining, XML, and security; Advanced modeling discussions in the areas of active, temporal, and spatial databases; Physical database design and tuning; Current database application areas of GIS, genome, and digital libraries; The relational approach, including modeling, design, algebra and calculus, and query languages; Both traditional ER model and UML in data modeling material.
- This market-leading text serves as a valued reference for those who will interact with databases in future courses and careers. Renowned for its accessible, comprehensive coverage, it provides a solid introduction to database systems and applications.
- Extensive coverage includes:
- Basic topics such as modeling, diagrams, relational algebra/calculus, SQL, normalization.
- Advanced object database, mining, XML, and security.
- Advanced modeling discussions in the areas of active, temporal, and spatial databases.
- Physical database design and tuning.
- Current database application areas of GIS, genome, and digital libraries.
- The relational approach, including modeling, design, algebra and calculus, and query languages.
- Both traditional ER model and UML in data modeling material.
Features
- Based on the latest version of MATLAB® 7.5 (version R2007b)
- More than 30 graphs in color in the chapter "MATLAB® Graphics"
- List of commands at the end of the chapter for quick recapitulation
- Appendices on graphic user interface and control system analysis using the LTI viewer
- Approximately 250 figures and screenshots
- Programming tips to highlight good programming practices
- More than 250 solved examples and approximately 200 end-of-chapter exercises.
About the Authors
Dr Raj Kumar Bansal is presently Principal of Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajpura, Punjab. He received his Ph. D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and his teaching and research experience spans more than threeand-a-half decades. His research interests include power systems, control systems, optimization techniques, and fuzzy logic systems.
Dr Ashok Kumar Goel is presently working as Principal, Indo Global College of Engineering, Abhipur. He holds a Ph. D. from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. He has more than two decades of teaching and research experience. His research interests include neural networks, fuzzy logic systems, genetic algorithms, and particle swarm optimization.
Manoj Kumar Sharma is presently working as Lecturer at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. He holds an M. Tech. from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana. He has almost a decade of teaching and research experience. His research interests include artificial neural networks, control systems, and energy management.Features
- NEW - Rural marketing memos in each chapter that provide tips and suggestions at all stages of marketing to rural customers, as well as directions in dealing with various marketing decisions
- NEW - A South Asian perspective through new cases from South Asian countries that discuss a variety of aspects, including the socioeconomic characteristics of urban and rural consumers, demographics, and sociocultural nuances
- NEW - Access to the cases of all the international versions of Marketing Management including USA, China, Middle East, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Canada
- NEW - Cases on the companion Web site comprising teaching tips, take-home assignments, discussion, multiple-choice, and role-play questions
- NEW - Breakthrough marketing boxes to highlight innovative and insightful marketing accomplishments by leading organizations
Additional student and instructor resources are available at www.pearsoned.co.in/marketingmanagementindia
About the Authors
Philip Kotler is the S. C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at Northwestern University.
Kevin Lane Keller is the E. B. Osborn Professor of Marketing at Dartmouth College.
Abraham Koshy is Professor of Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
Mithileshwar Jha is Professor of Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.Features
- The Windows category has continued to be the hottest book category and we expect nothing different with Windows Vista
- The XP versions of this book have sold more than 80,000 units each
- Covers wide variety of enhancements to the Windows operating system, including heavy security, networking, user management and gaming updates, as well as a complete overhaul to the user interface
About the Authors
Robert Cowart has written more than 40 books on computer programming and applications, with more than a dozen on Windows. His titles include Windows NT Unleashed, Mastering Windows 98, Windows NT Server Administrator’s Bible, and Windows NT Server 4.0: No Experience Required. Several of his books have been bestsellers in their category and have been translated into more than 20 languages. He has written on a wide range of computer-related topics for such magazines as PC Week, PC World, PC Magazine, PC Tech Journal, Mac World, and Microsoft Systems Journal. In addition to working as a freelance consultant specializing in small businesses, he has taught programming classes at the University of California Extension in San Francisco. He has appeared as a special guest on the PBS TV series Computer Chronicles, CNN’s Headline News, ZD-TV’s The Screen Savers and ABC’s World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. Robert lives in Berkeley, California. In his spare time he is involved in the music world, producing chamber-music concerts and playing various genres of music. He meditates regularly in hopes of rewiring his inner computer.
Brian Knittel has been a software developer for more than 20 years. After doing graduate
work in nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging technologies, he began a career
as an independent consultant. An eclectic mix of clients has led to long-term projects in
medical documentation, workflow management, real-time industrial system control, and
most importantly, 20 years of real-world experience with MS-DOS, Windows, and computer
networking in the business world. Previously, he coauthored Special Edition Using
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows XP, and contributed
to several of Bob Cowart’s other Windows books. Brian also coauthored
Upgrading and Repairing Windows, with Scott Mueller, and is the sole author of Windows XP
Under the Hood. Brian lives in Oakland, California, and spends his free time restoring
antique computers and trying to perfect his wood-fired pizza recipes.Features
- A wealth of tried-and-tested Discussion Questions, Exercises, Problems, and the more rigorous Challenge Problems cover quantitative and qualitative aspects of all key concepts and integrate real-life situations.
- The ISEE (Identify, Set Up, Execute, Evaluate) problem-solving strategy is used consistently throughout the text to help students build their problem-solving skills.
- Problem-Solving Strategy Boxes coach the students in how to approach specific types of problems. All employ the ISEE strategy.
- The popular Caution Paragraphs focus on typical misconceptions and student problem areas.
About the Authors
Hugh D. Young is Emeritus Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended Carnegie Mellon for both undergraduate and graduate study and earned his Ph.D. in fundamental particle theory under the direction of the late Richard Cutkosky. He joined the faculty of Carnegie Mellon in 1956 and has also spent two years as a Visiting Professor at the University of California at Berkeley.
Prof. Young is an enthusiastic skier, climber, and hiker. He also served for several years as Associate Organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Pittsburgh, and has played numerous organ recitals in the Pittsburgh area. Prof. Young and his wife Alice usually travel extensively in the summer, especially in Europe and in the desert canyon country of southern Utah.
Roger A. Freedman is a Lecturer in Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Freedman was an undergraduate at the University of California campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles, and did his doctoral research in nuclear theory at Stanford University under the direction of Professor J. Dirk Walecka. He came to UCSB in 1981 after three years teaching and doing research at the University of Washington.
At UCSB, Dr. Freedman has taught in both the Department of Physics and the College of Creative Studies, a branch of the university intended for highly gifted and motivated undergraduates. He has published research in nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, and laser physics. In recent years, he has helped to develop computer-based tools for learning introductory physics and astronomy. When not in the classroom or slaving over a computer, Dr. Freedman can be found either flying (he holds a commercial pilot’s license) or driving with his wife, Caroline, in their 1960 Nash Metropolitan convertible.
A. Lewis Ford is Professor of Physics at Texas A&M University. He received a B.A. from Rice University in 1968 and a Ph.D. in chemical physics from the University of Texas at Austin in 1972. After a one-year postdoc at Harvard University, he joined the Texas A&M physics faculty in 1973 and has been there ever since. Professor Ford’s research area is theoretical atomic physics, with a specialization in atomic collisions. At Texas A&M he has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, but primarily introductory physics.Features
- NEW - New problems in each chapter-Many more challenging problem sets have been added.
- Presents an excellent treatment of Polya's Counting Theoremthat doesn't assume students have seen group theory.
- Many worked examples.
Features
- Well laid out and beautifully illustrated Primer introduces the learners to the world of numbers.
- Notes for the teacher in the pre-primary level and class 1 act as guidelines and provide support while teaching. From class 2 onwards, these act as tips for the teachers and students alike on related topics.
- Let us revise revisits the concept/concepts already learnt.
- Try this! activities break the monotony of exercises and test application.
- Remember lays stress upon the concept learnt.
- Interesting facts engage the students with extra information n about the topic.
- Solved examples help in assimilation and retention of new topics.
- Exercises help to build confidence in the subject through ample practice questions.
- Worksheets and Model Test Papers at the end of the book are provided for recapitulation and self-evaluation.
Features
- Well laid out and beautifully illustrated Primer introduces the learners to the world of numbers.
- Notes for the teacher in the pre-primary level and class 1 act as guidelines and provide support while teaching. From class 2 onwards, these act as tips for the teachers and students alike on related topics.
- Let us revise revisits the concept/concepts already learnt.
- Try this! activities break the monotony of exercises and test application.
- Remember lays stress upon the concept learnt.
- Interesting facts engage the students with extra information n about the topic.
- Solved examples help in assimilation and retention of new topics.
- Exercises help to build confidence in the subject through ample practice questions.
- Worksheets and Model Test Papers at the end of the book are provided for recapitulation and self-evaluation.
Features
- Well laid out and beautifully illustrated Primer introduces the learners to the world of numbers.
- Notes for the teacher in the pre-primary level and class 1 act as guidelines and provide support while teaching. From class 2 onwards, these act as tips for the teachers and students alike on related topics.
- Let us revise revisits the concept/concepts already learnt.
- Try this! activities break the monotony of exercises and test application.
- Remember lays stress upon the concept learnt.
- Interesting facts engage the students with extra information about the topic.
- Solved examples help in assimilation and retention of new topics.
- Exercises help to build confidence in the subject through ample practice questions.
- Worksheets and Model Test Papers at the end of the book are provided for recapitulation and self-evaluation.
Features
- Unit page with Teacher’s notes helps the teacher in developing a comprehensive lesson plan.
- You already know lists the topics learnt previously.
- You will learn outlines the topics that will be taught in the chapter.
- You now know at the end of the lesson aids recapitulation of recently learnt topics.
- Titbits provides interesting information on the topic at hand.
- New words aids retention of scientific terms.
- Something more are interactive tasks related to the topic that also encourage environment consciousness.
- Test papers at the end of the book aid revision.
Features
- Unit page with Teacher’s notes helps the teacher in developing a comprehensive lesson plan.
- You already know lists the topics learnt previously.
- You will learn outlines the topics that will be taught in the chapter.
- You now know at the end of the lesson aids recapitulation of recently learnt topics.
- Titbits provides interesting information on the topic at hand.
- New words aids retention of scientific terms.
- Something more are interactive tasks related to the topic that also encourage environment consciousness.
- Test papers at the end of the book aid revision.
Features
- Unit page with Teacher’s notes helps the teacher in developing a comprehensive lesson plan.
- You already know lists the topics learnt previously.
- You will learn outlines the topics that will be taught in the chapter.
- You now know at the end of the lesson aids recapitulation of recently learnt topics.
- Titbits provides interesting information on the topic at hand.
- New words aids retention of scientific terms.
- Something more are interactive tasks related to the topic that also encourage environment consciousness.
- Test papers at the end of the book aid revision.
Features
- Unit page with Teacher’s notes helps the teacher in developing a comprehensive lesson plan.
- You already know lists the topics learnt previously.
- You will learn outlines the topics that will be taught in the chapter.
- You now know at the end of the lesson aids recapitulation of recently learnt topics.
- Titbits provides interesting information on the topic at hand.
- New words aids retention of scientific terms.
- Something more are interactive tasks related to the topic that also encourage environment consciousness.
- Test papers at the end of the book aid revision.
Features
- Unit page with Teacher’s notes helps the teacher in developing a comprehensive lesson plan.
- You already know lists the topics learnt previously.
- You will learn outlines the topics that will be taught in the chapter.
- You now know at the end of the lesson aids recapitulation of recently learnt topics.
- Titbits provides interesting information on the topic at hand.
- New words aids retention of scientific terms.
- Something more are interactive tasks related to the topic that also encourage environment consciousness.
- Test papers at the end of the book aid revision.
Features
- More than 5,000 solved problems to help you develop problem-solving skills
- Pedagogical features like Caution, Key Points, Problem Solving Tricks, points to Remember, Short-cut Methods, Important points, and numerous examples provided for structured understanding and quick learning
- Practice exercises covering all the topics in each chapter provided at the end for self-assessment
- A large number of problems asked in competitive exams included in every chapter with explanatory answers
Features
- This guide helps readers acquire fundamental microcontroller-associated programming skills using both the C programming language and assembly language.
- Explains the functional hardware components of a microcontroller and helps readers gain the skills needed to interface various external devices with microcontrollers.
- Examples based on real-world applications-Address concerns such as microcontroller top-down/bottom-up implementation system design skills, noise and timing considerations, and troubleshooting techniques.
- A variety of complete embedded system project examples.
- Thorough review of C, structured programming techniques, and the 68HC12/HCS12 microprocessor.
Features
- This book completely follows the UGC model curriculum.
- Discusses current topics in the global environment scenario such as ecological footprint, carbon trading, and emission trading
- Equipped with a complete list of ISO standards for environment management systems
- Entire unit devoted to field work with more than 10 experiments for quantitative evaluation of ecosystems
- Has more than 30 case studies to illustrate environmental issues
- An updated list of international conventions and protocols
- Comprehensive glossary for quick recapitulation of technical terms
- Updated statistical information on air quality standards, permissible exhaust limit, and so on.
Features
- NEW - KENPAVE Windows program—Based on the mechanistic-empirical method; written using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0; combines the flexible and rigid pavements into a single package together with the addition of new input programs and computer graphics.
- Demonstrates to students how theory can be put into practice, and gives them a better understanding of the pavement design process.
- Serves as a useful tool for the structural design of raft foundations—an important subject in geotechnical engineering.
- NEW - Revised material on the AASHTO overlay design method.
- Reflects the AASHTO design guide which was revised in 1993.
- NEW - Added developments and information throughout
—i.e., a new method based on the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion; and new comparisons between KENLAYER and the latest Windows version of MICH-PAVE.
- Keeps the book and students current, and broadens the scope of knowledge contained in both.
- NEW - Three additional appendices—Superpave
; Pavement Management System; and Preview of 2002 Design Guide.
- Provides students with the most current information available while new publications by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials are being approved and implemented.
Features
- Useful for all competitive exams
- Comprehensive word lists including context-specific usage
- Vocabulary based MCQ’s
- Twenty-twenty Power drills
- Hit Parades
- Vocabulary and English-usage tests
Features
- A wealth of images and diagrams - Medical imaging is very visual, and although signals and systems tend to be very mathematical in nature, there are many advantages offered through visualization.
- Motivational example problems - these capture students' attention and reveal interesting features for discussion or study.
Biologically relevant examples - A special effort is made to share an appreciation for the important context of medical imaging.
Features
Unique—presents expanded material on lattices not available in other texts.
- Assumes only a background of elementary probability concepts, transform calculus, and linear system theory.
- Over 160 examples are integrated throughout the text. And more than 380 end-of-chapter problems are provided.
Features
- Focuses on the day-to-day uses of VBA and macros. The reader will learn why each property, method, or technique being studied is useful
- Focuses on a few properties and methods and use them to build useful, practical macros that the reader can use right away
- Filled with great examples which are the heart and soul of learning to use VBA
Features
- Comprehension tests literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests the literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests the literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests the literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- Comprehension tests the literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
Features
- New examples and problem sets
- An updated section on building blocks that provides various rules of English grammar and word lists
- Over 8,000 multiple-choice questions for practice
- Scientifically designed and structured time-bound exercises called Speed Maximizer Sectors (SMSs) to boost preparation level
- Vocabulary and English-usage tests, reading comprehension tests and composite tests
- More than 50 solved full-length test papers
Features
- The entire syllabus is strategically planned around 25 s.
- Weekly tests and cumulative tests add precision to your preparation.
- Comprehensive and holistic revision of complete syllabus.
- Each exercise generates skills for solving problems in the shortest possible time; thus building confidence, speed and accuracy.
- Based on an in-depth analysis of the recent trends of the AIEEE
About the Authors
Shopna Ghosh, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration, has over 38 years of teaching experience. She has subject expertise in history, geography and English. She was on the board of The International School, Sri Lanka, and has authored many books.
Sumita Banerjea, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, has authored many books and has also written extensively for various newspaper and magazines.Features
- A thorough and balanced treatment of the foundations of AI.
- Contains a combination of theoretical foundations of intelligent problem solving with the data structures and algorithms needed for implementation.
- Example programs written in LISP and PROLOG.
- Puts practical applications of AI into context.
- A unique discussion of the social and philosophical issues of AI.
- Model-based reasoning and planning examples from the NASA space program. Comments on the AI endeavor from the perspectives of philosophy, psychology and neuro-physiology.
Features
- After you have studied this lesson… lists topics to be discussed in the chapter.
- Step-by-step guidelines on new topics ensure a clearer understanding of the topics.
- Dialogue between young learners highlights practical problems before giving the solutions.
- Remember makes the learner aware of computer etiquettes.
- Activities, Examples and Learning games are provided to reinforce learning and understanding.
- Tech Talk provides a glossary of computer-related terms with their meanings.
- Revision tests the knowledge and applications of the chapter learnt.
Features
- After you have studied this lesson… lists topics to be discussed in the chapter.
- Step-by-step guidelines on new topics ensure a clearer understanding of the topics.
- Dialogue between young learners highlights practical problems before giving the solutions.
- Remember makes the learner aware of computer etiquettes.
- Activities, Examples and Learning games are provided to reinforce learning and understanding.
- Tech Talk provides a glossary of computer-related terms with their meanings.
- Revision tests the knowledge and applications of the chapter learnt.
Features
- After you have studied this lesson… lists topics to be discussed in the chapter.
- Step-by-step guidelines on new topics ensure a clearer understanding of the topics.
- Dialogue between young learners highlights practical problems before giving the solutions.
- Remember makes the learner aware of computer etiquettes.
- Activities, Examples and Learning games are provided to reinforce learning and understanding.
- Tech Talk provides a glossary of computer-related terms with their meanings.
- Revision tests the knowledge and applications of the chapter learnt.
Features
- After you have studied this lesson… lists topics to be discussed in the chapter.
- Step-by-step guidelines on new topics ensure a clearer understanding of the topics.
- Dialogue between young learners highlights practical problems before giving the solutions.
- Remember makes the learner aware of computer etiquettes.
- Activities, Examples and Learning games are provided to reinforce learning and understanding.
- Tech Talk provides a glossary of computer-related terms with their meanings.
- Revision tests the knowledge and applications of the chapter learnt.
Features
- Contains over 150 questions, over 250 illustrations, and a comprehensive glossary.
- Explains the most current developments in mobile communications in both research and industry in a well-structured context with detailed technical background.
- Conclude chapters with a set of exercises for self-study and references to standards, organizations, and research work related to the topic.
- Provides an up-to-date idea of the mobile/wireless communications field.
- Significant changes to be on top of this fast-developing topic.
Features
- Includes a unique chapter on conducting observations
- Includes content-specific chapters (math, language, reading).
- Case studies, presented through “Snapshots,” connect students to real classroom situations.
- “Responding to Diversity”sections in most chapters consider issues of sensitivity and responsive¬ness to students and the uniqueness of their families.
- Covers a range of age, disability, cultural/linguistic, diversity, and curriculum areas.
- Includes a strong emphasis on parent involvement and teamwork with teachers with forms and practical suggestions.
Features
- In-depth coverage of economical load dispatch problems and load frequency control of power systems
- Exclusive chapters on reactive-power compensation with modern control techniques
- A comprehensive chapter on voltage control
- In-depth coverage of modelling of LFC components
- Precise explanations supported by various examples
- A large number of examples such as multiple-choice questions, short questions and answers, review questions, and practice problems
About the Authors
S. Sivanagaraju is Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University College of Engineering, JNTU Kakinada, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
G. Sreenivasan is Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, INTELL Engineering College, Anantapur, Andhra PradeshFeatures
- New chapter on Quantitative Trait Loci
- Fully revised chapter on natural selection, with increased emphasis on maintenance of variation by mutation-selection balance
- Incorporates essential maths necessary for using computer algorithms
- Addresses potential applications in animal and plant breeding, and human disease
- More evolutionary and molecular examples and problems
- Problems and solutions based on real data to test understanding
Features
- Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
- Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
- Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
- Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
- All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
- Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.
Features
- Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
- Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
- Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
- Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
- All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
- Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.
Features
- Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
- Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
- Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
- Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
- All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
- Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.
Features
- Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
- Well-balanced selection of prose and poetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
- Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
- Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
- All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
- Attractive and very colourful presentation of text
Features
- Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
- Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
- Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
- Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
- All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
- Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.
Features
- Concise overviews examine cutting-edge techniques and concepts including Bioinformatics, Proteomics, and Genomics, as well as detailed information on agricultural, medical, forensic, and regulatory issues that impact the biotechnology industry.
- Career Profile Boxes in each chapter introduce students to different career paths in the biotechnology industry and provide detailed information on job functions, salaries, and guidance for preparing to enter the workforce.
- Tools of the Trade Boxes provide details on modern techniques and methods related to each chapter’s content and the biotech industry.
Features
- Conforms to the latest pattern and syllabus of the IIT JEE
- Each chapter has been designed to ease comprehension of complex concepts
- 2000 Carefully selected and graded MCQs to build confidence and develop speed and accuracy.
Features
- Conforms to the latest pattern and syllabus of the IIT JEE
- Each chapter has been designed to ease comprehension of complex concepts
- 2000 Carefully selected and graded MCQs to build confidence and develop speed and accuracy.
Features
- New terms facilitate understanding of new words.
- Facts and Do You Know enrich knowledge by giving additional information.
- Case studies included for detailed study of some topics.
- Activity and Let’s do reinforces learning through activities and projects.
- Frequently Asked Questions with answers facilitate recapitulation.
Features
- New terms facilitate understanding of new words.
- Facts and Do You Know enrich knowledge by giving additional information.
- Case studies included for detailed study of some topics.
- Activity and Let’s do reinforces learning through activities and projects.
- Frequently Asked Questions with answers facilitate recapitulation.
Features
- New terms facilitate understanding of new words.
- Facts and Do You Know enrich knowledge by giving additional information.
- Case studies included for detailed study of some topics.
- Activity and Let’s do reinforces learning through activities and projects.
- Frequently Asked Questions with answers facilitate recapitulation.
Features
- Adds a new chapter on Ajax, and new projects on creating social bookmarking applications
- Includes a new focus on security issues throughout the book, in addition to a new chapter on Web security
- New coverage of features introduced in MySQL 5.1 and PHP 5.3, including namespaces and closure
- Readers have consistently praised the book's clear, practical approach
About the Authors
Luke Welling is a lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He chooses to use Open Source software whenever practical and evangelizes the advantages of this approach as widely as possible. He has spoken to audiences in Australia, North America, and Europe about MySQL, PHP, and other Open Source topics. He has taught a wide variety of technical topics to university students and professionals, but he specializes in Internet-related topics.
Laura Thomson is a lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She has taught a wide variety of courses with a Web and Internet focus and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Web Mining. She speaks at conferences around the globe and has delivered training at organizations as diverse as Ericsson and Lonely Planet. Previously, Laura has worked for Telstra and the Boston Consulting Group. She holds a first-class honors degree in Computer Systems Engineering and a degree (with distinction) in Computer Science.Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
The ultimate reference guide for the Cisco NAC (Network Access Control) Appliance with easy-to-follow guides to major security applications
- Learn how Network Admission Control can make your network more secure
- Prevent security breaches by checking for and enforcing a host security policy at the network edge
- Master the design, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of the NAC Appliance solution
About the Authors
Jamey Heary, CCIE No. 7680, is currently a security consulting systems engineer at Cisco Systems, Inc., and works with its largest customers in the Northwest United States. Jamey joined Cisco in 2000. He currently leads its Western Security Asset team and is a field advisor for the U.S. Security Virtual team. Prior to working at Cisco, he worked for the Immigration and Naturalization Service as a network consultant and project leader. Before that he was the lead network and security engineer for a financial firm whose network carries approximately 12 percent of the global equities trading volume worldwide. His areas of expertise include network and host security design and implementation, security regulatory compliance, and routing and switching. His other certifications include CISSP, CCSP, and Microsoft MCSE. He is also a Certified HIPAA Security Professional. He has been working in the IT field for 13 years and in IT security for 9 years. He has a BS from St. Lawrence University.
Jerry Lin, CCIE No. 6469, is a consulting systems engineer for Cisco and is based in southern California. He specializes in security best practices. Jerry has worked with a variety of Cisco enterprise customers in areas such as software development, local government agencies, K—12 and universities, high tech manufacturing, retail, and health care, as well as managed web-hosting service provider customers. He holds his CCIE in routing and switching as well as in CCDP and CISSP. Jerry has been working in the IT industry for the past 12 years. During the late 1990s, he worked as a technical instructor. Jerry earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Irvine.
Chad Sullivan, CCIE No. 6493 (Security, Routing and Switching, SNA/IP), CISSP, CHSP, is a senior security engineer and owner of Priveon, Inc., which provides leading security solutions to customers globally. Prior to starting Priveon, Chad worked as a security consulting systems engineer at Cisco. Chad is recognized within the industry as one of the leading implementers of the Cisco Security Agent product and is the author of both Cisco Press books dedicated to the Cisco Security Agent.
Alok Agrawal is the technical marketing manager for the Cisco NAC Appliance (Clean Access) product. He leads the technical marketing team developing technical concepts and solutions and driving future product architecture and features. He works with the Cisco sales and partner community to scale the adoption of the NAC Appliance product line globally. Prior to joining the Cisco Security Technology Group, he worked in the switching team of the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. He has a strong background in routing and switching and host security design and implementation. Alok holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from the University of Mumbai.
Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
Features
- More than 2,000 practice questions
- Includes new topics of Marketing, Psychometrics and Computers
- Strictly based on the syllabus and recent trends
- Latest Solved question papers included
- Practical tips on how to prepare for the exam
- Comprehensive coverage of all topics
Features
- Comprehensive coverage
- Practical and applied approach
- End of chapter exercises help test understanding
- Numerous case-studies provide a ‘real-world’ context
- New chapter introduces Artificial Intelligence
- New four-part structure groups key themes with a consolidating and integrating final chapter
- Even more case studies to put the theory into context and boost your understanding
- Even more use of models for mechatronic systems
- End of chapter exercises to help test your learning
Features
- Describes the various parts of the C compiler and how they work with one another
- Presents assembly language in a way that shows why things are done in certain ways in C
- Discusses the code that a C compiler typically generates
- Shows how to design and write large C programs
- Covers pointers from a realistic perspective including their uses and multiple levels of indirection
- Explores recursion and how it works
- Analyzes complex debugging issues and the solutions to these problems
Features
- Excellent pedagogy – multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, review questions and practice problems
- Exclusive chapters on databases, multimedia, internet services and computer security
- Includes topics on sixth generation computers, USB, zip disk, notebook computers etc
- New terminology checklist at the end of each chapter
- Introductory coverage in Windows 7
- Detailed discussion on MS Office 2007 tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Features
- By focusing on answering real questions with data, students learn how to use statistical models and draw conclusions.
- About the Data sections at the end of each chapter provide the sources of the data in the chapter and areas for further research.
- The ‘Four M’ approach to problem solving (Motivation, Method, Mechanics, Message) is the consistent methodology used for worked-out examples. This approach gives students a consistent structure for solving problems and presenting their findings in the appropriate context.
About the Authors
Robert Stine holds a PhD from Princeton University. He has taught at the Wharton School since 1983, during which time he has regularly taught business statistics. During his tenure, Bob has received a variety of teaching awards. Bob also actively consults for industry. His clients include the pharmaceutical firms Merck and Pfizer, and he regularly works with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on models for retail credit risk. This collaboration has produced three well-received conferences held at Wharton. His areas of research include computer software, time series analysis and forecasting, and general problems related to model identification and selection. Bob has published numerous articles in research journals, including the Journal of the American Statistical Association, Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Biometrika, and The Annals of Statistics.
Dean Foster holds a PhD from the University of Maryland. He has taught at the Wharton School since 1992 and previously taught at the University of Chicago. Dean teaches courses in introductory business statistics, probability and Markov chains, statistical computing, and advanced statistics for managers. Dean’s research areas are statistical inference for stochastic processes, game theory, machine learning, and variable selection. He is published in a wide variety of journals, including The Annals of Statistics, Operations Research, Games and Economic Behaviour, Journal of Theoretical Population Biology, and Econometrica.Features
- More than 3,500 practice questions
- Previous 5 years’ question papers included
- Includes the new topics of marketing aptitude, psychometrics, and computer knowledge
- Includes the new types of questions introduced in the latest patterns of various bank clerical recruitment exams
- Practical tips on how to prepare for the exam
- Comprehensive coverage of all topics
- Web support available
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Authored top Java architect Mark Cade, the lead developer and assessor for Sun's new SCEA exam - the exam covered in this book
- Covers every exam objective in detail, with challenging sample questions designed to fully prepare candidates for the actual exam
- Doesn't just tell readers why the right answer is right: tells them why the wrong answers are wrong, too
About the Authors
Mark Cade is a lead developer and assessor of the SCEA exam covered in this book. He worked at the Sun Microsystems Java Center as a Senior Java Architect, where he has extensive experience creating architectures for Java EE solutions for Fortune 500 companies. He has more than 20 years of experience as a software engineer.
Humphrey Sheil is a lead developer and assessor for the SCEA exam covered in this book. With a background specializing in enterprise architecture and integration in the United States and Europe, he holds a M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Computer Science from University College Dublin. He is currently the CTO at Comtec Group.Features
- Three new chapters—‘Financial Environment in India’, ‘Emerging Methods of Financing’, and ‘Corporate Governance and Sustainability’
- Several new case studies from companies like Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Hero Honda Motors, Apollo Tyres and Reliance Power
- Extensive coverage of relevant topics such as efficient markets, share repurchase, empirical evidence, annuity, electronic funds transfers and loan pricing.
- Expanded coverage of topics like time value of money, methods of capital budgeting, leverage-financial and operating, inventory management and receivables management
Features
- Brief review at the beginning of each chapter that discusses concepts and definitions to enable students to easily grasp the subject matter
- Short cuts, cautions and points to note for each chapter
- More than 5,000 solved problems, including typical problems based on passages
- Covers all five categories of questions asked in the examination
- Question that feature more than one correct answer
- One-correct-answer questions
- Over 200 match-the-following questions.
- Subjective questions that have numerical answers
- Questions based on passages
- More than 4,000 questions for practice, with answers and hints
- Questions based on assertion-reasoning
- More than 250 passages, and questions based on them
Features
Selected texts and poems drawn from classic and contemporary literature
A play is included in every Literature Reader
Questions follow prescribed formats like multiple-choice questions
Two papers provided for summative assessment
Discussion questions for strengthening emotional skillsFeatures
Selected texts and poems drawn from classic and contemporary literature
A play is included in every Literature Reader
Questions follow prescribed formats like multiple-choice questions
Two papers provided for summative assessment
Discussion questions for strengthening emotional skillsFeatures
Selected texts and poems drawn from classic and contemporary literature
A play is included in every Literature Reader
Questions follow prescribed formats like multiple-choice questions
Two papers provided for summative assessment
Discussion questions for strengthening emotional skillsFeatures
Selected texts and poems drawn from classic and contemporary literature
A play is included in every Literature Reader
Questions follow prescribed formats like multiple-choice questions
Two papers provided for summative assessment
Discussion questions for strengthening emotional skillsFeatures
The all-new authorized textbook for the first course of the new Cisco<190> Networking Academy CCNA<190> Discovery curriculum
- A portable reference that aligns 1:1 with the online course modules
- Numerous features to enhance learning and assist in concept retention
- Written by Academy instructors and the course developers
- Textbook and Labs all in one book
About the Authors
Allan Reid is the curriculum lead and a CCNA/CCNP instructor at the Centennial College CATC in Toronto, Canada. Allan is a professor in the Information and Communications Engineering Technology department and an instructor and program supervisor for the School of Continuing Education at Centennial College. He has developed and taught networking courses for both private and public organizations and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of numerous certificate, diploma, and degree programs in networking. Allan is also a curriculum developer for the Cisco Networking Academy. Outside of his academic responsibilities, he has been active in the computer and networking fields for more than 25 years and is currently a principal in a company specializing in the design, management, and security of network solutions for small and medium-sized companies. Allan authored the first edition of WAN Technologies CCNA 4 Companion Guide (Cisco Press, ISBN: 1-58713-172-2) and Using a Networker’s Journal, which is a supplement to A Networker’s Journal (Cisco Press, ISBN: 1-58713-158-7). Most recently, Allan co-authored the CCNA Discovery online academy courses “Networking for Home and Small Businesses” and “Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise” with Jim Lorenz.
Jim Lorenz is an instructor and curriculum developer for the Cisco Networking Academy. Jim coauthored several Cisco Press titles including Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide, Second Edition (ISBN 1-58713-140-4), Fundamentals of UNIX Lab Companion, Second Edition (ISBN 1-58713-139-0), and the third editions of the CCNA Lab Companions. He has more than 20 years’ experience in information systems ranging from programming and database administration to network design and project management. Jim has developed and taught computer and networking courses for both public and private institutions. As the Cisco Academy Manager at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, he was instrumental in starting the Information Technology Institute (ITI) and developed a number of certificates and degree programs. Most recently, Jim co-authored the CCNA Discovery online academy courses “Networking for Home and Small Businesses” and “Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise” with Allan Reid.Features
- In-depth coverage of single area and two-area load frequency control
- Exclusive chapter modelling of turbine, generators and automatic controllers
- Precise explanation supported by suitable examples
- The book is replete with objective questions and review questions
Features
- In-depth coverage of
- Symmetrical fault analysis and unbalanced fault analysis
- Exclusive chapters on power flow studies
- A comprehensive chapter on transient stability
- Precise explanation supported by suitable examples
- The book is replete with objective questions and review questions
Features
- Guide to Managerial Communication is a clear, concise, practical text for effective written and oral communication in a managerial, business, government, or professional context. The Eighth Edition adds contemporary content throughout.
- Brief—The author summarizes key ideas from thousands of pages of text and research. Bulky examples, cases, footnotes, and exercises have been omitted.
- Professional—Information is provided that professionals will find useful; unlike other books, it is not aimed at first-year college students.
- Readable—The author’s tone is direct, matter-of-fact, and nontheoretical. Material is presented in a clear and practical manner, in a format that is easy to read and to skim.
Features
All the CCNP® ROUTE commands network professionals need to master, in one compact, portable, easy-to-use quick reference
- Fast, authoritative Cisco IP routing command review that maps directly to the newest (2009) CCNP ROUTE exam
- Includes realistic configuration examples, network diagrams, and command outputs: all readers need to understand the "how" and "why" of essential ROUTE commands
- Convenient, lightweight, and friendly: lets readers study without a huge textbook or a live Internet connection
About the Authors
Scott Empson is the associate chair of the Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology degree program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where he teaches Cisco routing, switching, and network design courses in a variety of different programs—certificate, diploma, and applied degree—at the postsecondary level. Scott also is the program coordinator of the Cisco Networking Academy Program at NAIT, a Regional Academy covering central and northern Alberta. He has earned three undergraduate degrees: a bachelor of arts, with a major in English; a bachelor of education, again with a major in English/language arts; and a bachelor of applied information systems technology, with a major in network management. Scott currently is completing his master of education from the University of Portland. He holds several industry certifications, including CCNP, CCAI, Network+, and C|EH. Prior to instructing at NAIT, he was a junior/senior high school English/language arts/computer science teacher at different schools throughout Northern Alberta. Scott lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife, Trina, and two children, Zachariah and Shaelyn.
Hans Roth is an instructor in the Electrical Engineering Technology department at Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Hans has been with the college for 13 years and teaches in both the engineering technology and IT areas. He has been with the Cisco Networking Academy since 2000, teaching CCNP curricula. Previous to teaching, Hans spent 15 years in R&D/product development designing microcontroller-based control systems for consumer products as well as for the automotive and agricultural industries.Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
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- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
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- Includes solved Topic-Wise Question Banks to enhance the comprehension and application of concepts.
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- Overview of essential points at the beginning of chapters
- Illustrations, line drawings, tables and lists provided throughout the book to aid comprehension
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- The unique managerial emphasis employs numerous embedded mini-cases to push students beyond a superficial understanding of abstract concepts. Students learn that a successful manager in a multinational enterprise not only needs to be able to recognize imperfections in national markets for products, factors of production and financial assets, but also to be able to make decisions about how to benefit from those imperfections.
- Exceptional currency of coverage keeps students abreast of contemporary issues and events, including financial management issues in emerging markets.
- An entire chapter is devoted to the political risk challenges faced by multinational enterprises across three corridors of exposure: firm-specific risk, country-specific risk, and global-specific risk.
- Spreadsheet examples, along with online templates, give students hands on practice with a key tool of the financial manager. Multinational Business Finance also offers the most end-of-chapter problems of any text on the market. Spreadsheet solutions are available for instructors.
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- Numerous multiple-choice questions
- Five full-length model question papers
- Examples solved in a logical and step-wise manner
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- Domain extended with addition of two new chapters of Alkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes, and Alkyl Halides & Alcohols.
- Contains more than 2200 MCQs that cover all the concepts on topics.
- The way this workbook is structured allows students to think about and answer problems naturally.
- All MCQs in this workbook are scientifically designed in such a manner that the options open up any conceptual doubts in the mind of students.
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- Clear segmentation of educational objectives
- Detailed instructions on the teaching–learning processes
- Concrete directives for creating the best lesson plans
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- Concepts supported by lots of illustrations and examples
- Chapter revamped to include recent developments
- Large number of unsolved questions for practice
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- Two new chapters – “Rural Services Marketing ” and “Marketing in Small Towns”
- Revised and updated coverage that captures changing trends and reflects the latest developments in rural marketing
- Four-colour photographs that bring alive the transformation that rural India is undergoing, which is the theme of the revised edition
- Eleven end-of-chapter video cases that showcase real-world problems and unique solutions adopted by companies
- Enhanced pedagogy that presents the latest developments and innovations in the area of rural marketing
- CD-ROM containing updated data tables that provide a wealth of information relating to rural markets and 11 video cases
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- Self assessment/evaluation modules at every stage
- Comprehensive coverage of all soft skills
- Effective teaching tool for communicative approach
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- Coverage of new areas like cloud computing, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and updated examples of failed systems implementation and leading security risks.
- Screenshots from current versions of software products are added throughout the book, in addition to the latest version of CASE tools, which include IBM’s Rational®
- Extensive coverage of oral and written communication skills, including systems documentation, project management, team management, and a variety of systems development and acquisition strategies.
- Extensive selection of end-of-chapter materials including chapter summaries, key terms, review questions, problems and exercises, field exercises and margin-term definitions
- It also includes three fictitious cases – Pine Valley Furniture, Hossier Burger (BG), and Broadway Entertainment Company, Inc. (BEC)
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· A section on building blocks that provides various rules of English grammar and word lists
· Over 8,000 multiple-choice questions for practice
· Scientifically designed and time-bound exercises called Speed Maximizer Sector (SMSs) to boost preparation levels
· Vocabulary and English-usage tests, reading comprehension tests and composite tests
· More than 50 solved full-length test papers
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Strictly based on the latest IIT syllabus recommended by the IITJEE, covers the subject in a structured way and familiarizes students with the trends in these examinations. Strictly aligned with the prescribed syllabus. Written in a lucid manner to assist students to understand the concepts without the help of any guide. Provides the vast subject in a structured and useful manner so as to familiarize the candidates taking the current examinations with the current trends and types of multiple-choice questions asked. The multiple-choice questions have been arranged in the following categories: - Straight Objective Type Questions (Single Choice),
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- More than 4,500 problems for practice
- Topical break-up of questions in every chapter
- Original questions from the last five years’ exams included
- AIEEE 2011 chemistry paper included
Features- Completely covers the Semester-wise revised syllabus of the University of Delhi
- Includes the University of Delhi’s 2009–10, 2010–11 solved mathematics question papers.
- Mathematical concepts are introduced using illustrative examples, diagrams and problems from various science domains
- More than 350 solved examples interspersed in the text
- 700 practice problems
- Statistical, logarithmic and exponential tables provided, creating a completely self-contained text
About the AuthorsR.D. Sarma is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics at Rajdhani College, New Delhi. He has over 17 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has published 26 research papers in various international journals and has undertaken several research projects under the UGC and CSIR. His primary areas of interest are fuzzy set theory and topology. He has attended several international conferences and has been involved in guiding students for their PhD degrees .He has also worked as an associate professor in mathematics in the Eritrea Institute of Technology, under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Eritrea.
Umesh Kumar is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at Rajdhani College, New Delhi. He is an active member of the Mathematical Association of India (Delhi Chapter), and a life member of the Indian Mathematical Society and Indian Science Congress Association. His area of research is topology. He is presently pursuing a taught programme in Financial Mathematics at King’s College, London.
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- The plan-protect-respond cycle and the interaction of policies, implementation, and oversight are introduced in Chapter 2. These two frameworks are used throughout the book.
- Legal e-mail retention is thoroughly covered in Chapter 8
Features - Emphasis is placed on clear definitions of concepts and vocabulary
- Problems are offered at three levels: "What if" problems extending examples in the text, with answers; "Check our understanding" problems after each major section, with answers, and extensive end-of-chapter problems identified with chapter sections, with answers for odd problems.
- Full pedagogical tools: chapter objectives, marginal aids, chapter summaries, chapter glossaries tied to context, and a complete index
Features - A roadmap gives the location of each topic of the syllabus within the book
- Includes exercises—with hints and solutions—at the end of each chapter
- Five university solved question papers appended at the end of the book
- Important symbols and formulae have been collected at the beginning of the book for ready reference
- More than 670 solved problems and 240 practice exercises
About the AuthorsBabu Ram is currently the director of the MCA programme at Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad. Prior to this, he was a professor of mathematics and the dean of the faculty of physical sciences at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. He is a member of the Indian Mathematical Society and the American Mathematical Society. On the board of reviewers of both American Mathematical Reviews and Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete, he has over 42 research papers on real and functional analysis in reputed international journals to his credit.
Vijay Gupta is Associate Professor in Department of Applied Mathematics in University Institute of Technology (UIT-RGPV), Bhopal.
- Two integrated, contrasting case studies flow through the text, continuously giving practical context and examples for topics discussed
- Introduces management issues such as project planning early in the book, allowing it to be used in a project based course (where this material should be covered early)
- The discussion on systems engineering explains the role of software and why systems are more than just software
- Significant coverage of requirements and architectural design, emphasizing their importance in the overall SE process
- Program examples in Java
- Graphical system models in standard UML
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- Capturing quality requirements and achieving them through quality scenarios and tactics
- Using architecture reconstruction to recover undocumented architectures
- Documenting architectures using the Unified Modeling Language (UML)
- New case studies, including Web-based examples and a wireless Enterprise JavaBeans™ (EJB) system designed to support wearable computers
- The financial aspects of architectures, including use of the Cost Benefit Analysis Method (CBAM) to make decisions
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· Improvements and additions to diagrams
· Consistent naming conventions
· Complete source code for ADTs
· Expanded treatment of selected topics on the text's website
· Introduces UML and uses UML-style diagrams for ADT specifications
Features- This book fully covers the Amravati University syllabus and the content is structured as per the syllabus topics.
- Concepts are explained with the help of numerous examples
- Plenty of practice questions
Features - Numerous case studies and real-life examples drawn from companies across various sectors correlate the theory presented to the actual practice in the industry
- Discussion questions and exercises that provide insight into behavioural dispositions
- Field Projects that involve students in data collection and analysis
- Numerous photographs, cartoons, marginalia definitions, and key terms that enhance the learning process
- A companion Web site featuring multiple-choice questions, learning objectives, instructor’s manual, and PowerPoint lecture slides
- Includes four university model question papers, and solutions for two of them
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- More than 400 solved examples
- Exercises include more than 500 practical exercises, and 500 short- and essay-type questions
- Includes four university model question papers (with solutions for two of them
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- Extensive coverage of key concepts and theories
- Learning outcomes, key terms and discussion questions to foster high-order thinking
- Includes four university model question papers (and solutions for two)
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Jane Shannon, now an independent consultant (www.janeshannon.com), spent much of her career as Vice President of HR Communication at Citibank. She then worked as a Senior Communication Consultant at Davis & Company and as a principal in the communication practice of William M. Mercer, Inc. Her clients have included Texaco, Barnes & Noble, Bank of America, and United Distillers & Vintners. She authored 73 Ways to Improve Your Employee Communication Program and has spoken at communication conferences hosted by the Council of Communication Management (CCM) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). A few years ago, she returned to her alma mater, University of Missouri-Columbia, to teach in its
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- Use state-of-the-art money management tools to reduce risk and avoid market whipsaws.
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- Indispensable tools for every nonprofit board member, leader, aspiring leader, stakeholder, and consultant.
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Barry Dym, Ph.D., is Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership. During his wide-ranging career, Dr. Dym has been an organization development consultant, executive coach, psychotherapist, entrepreneur, author, researcher, and teacher. Currently, Dr. Dym is the Executive Director of the Institute for Nonprofit Management at the Boston University School of Management.
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Laura Watkins Numerous examples exercises with emphasis on real-life situations Review questions for chapter-by-chapter evaluation Activity sheets to master each topic Evaluation sheets based on a three-tier evaluation—self-evaluation, peer group evaluation and teacher evaluation. Specific pointers highlighting the central skill sets A ready reckoner of do’s and don’ts with every chapterFeatures
· This book fully covers the BAM University syllabus and the content is structured as per the syllabus topics.
· Concepts are explained with the help of numerous examples.
· Important topics from exam point of view are highlighted.
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- Contains a wealth of topics to allow instructors flexibility in the choice of topics and depth of coverage:
- Examines projective motion with and without realistic air resistance
- Discusses planetary motion and the three-body problem
- Explores chaotic motion of the pendulum and waves on a string
- Includes topics relating to fractal growth and stochastic systems
- Offers examples on statistical physics and quantum mechanics
- Contains ample explanations of the necessary algorithms students need to help them write original programs, and provides many example programs and calculations for reference.
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- Updated code provisions
- Introduction to materials science wherever appropriate
- The chemical nature of a material
- A brief introduction to several important engineering materials
- A detailed discussion on the types and properties of rocks
- Rewritten sections on Mortar, Structure of Wood, Physical Properties of Wood, and Reinforcing Steel
- Expanded section on effects of variables on compressive strength of portland cement concrete
- Several new tables and figures
- Additional illustrative examples
- Chapter-end homework or review problems
- A focus on all common materials of civil engineering/construction
- In-depth coverage of each material
- Step-by-step solution technique
- Self-contained sections and purposeful repetition
- A brief review of properties of soil as a construction material
- Laboratory testing procedures for selected tests
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- The hands-on introduction to Android programming for everyone with basic Java experience: introduces the development environment and teaches every essential concept with carefully-explained code
- Covers everything from user interfaces to location-based and social networking features
- Combines step-by-step instructions, examples, Q and As, quizzes, exercises, tips, shortcuts, and moreAbout the Authors
Lauren Darcey is responsible for the technical leadership and direction of a small software company specializing in mobile technologies, including Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Palm Pre, BREW, and J2ME. With more than two decades of experience in professional software production, Lauren is a recognized authority in enterprise architecture and the development of commercial-grade mobile applications. Lauren received a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
She spends her copious free time traveling the world with her geeky mobile-minded husband and is an avid nature photographer. Her work has been published in books and newspapers around the world. In South Africa, she dove with 4-meter-long great white sharks and got stuck between a herd of rampaging hippopotami and an irritated bull elephant. She’s been attacked by monkeys in Japan, gotten stuck in a ravine with two hungry lions in Kenya, gotten thirsty in Egypt, narrowly avoided a coup d’état in Thailand, geocached her way through the Swiss Alps, drank her way through the beer halls of Germany, slept in the crumbling castles of Europe, and gotten her tongue stuck to an iceberg in Iceland (while being watched by a herd of suspicious wild reindeer).
Shane Conder has extensive development experience and has focused his attention on mobile and embedded development for the past decade. He has designed and developed many commercial applications for BREW, J2ME, Palm, Windows Mobile, and Android--some of which have been installed on millions of phones worldwide. Shane has written extensively about the mobile industry and evaluated mobile development platforms on his tech blogs and is well known within the blogosphere. Shane received a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of California.
A self-admitted gadget freak, Shane always has the latest phone or laptop. He can often be found fiddling with the latest technologies, such as Amazon Web Services, Android, iPhone, Google App Engine, and other exciting, state-of-the-art technologies that activate the creative part of his brain. He also enjoys traveling the world with his geeky wife, even if she did make him dive with 4-meter-long great white sharks and almost get eaten by a lion in Kenya. He admits that it was his fault they got attacked by monkeys in Japan, that he snickered and whipped out his Android phone to take a picture when Laurie got her tongue stuck to that iceberg in Iceland, and that he still hasn’t learned his lesson about writing his own bio.Features
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Benjamin Mako Hill serves on Ubuntu’s Community Council governance board, which helps oversee community aspects of Ubuntu. He is a fellow at the MIT Center for Future Civic Media, and a researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
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- The content of this book is mapped to the Anna University syllabus
- A roadmap gives the location of each topic of the syllabus within the book
- Solved problems in each chapter incorporate vivid details to guide the student through the subject.
- Replete with exercises and multiple choice questions, the chapter-end pedagogy provides enhanced and discerning inputs to a streamlined and systematic learning approach.
- Model question papers with solutions have been included to equip the student with adequate practice material
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- The content of this book is mapped to the Anna University syllabus
- A roadmap gives the location of each topic of the syllabus within the book
- Model question papers and their solutions have been appended to the book
- Numerous solved examples have been included in the book
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- First-hand experience, rich case studies, and actionable takeaways
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- Presents an up-to-date, end-to-end design process for creating networks with maximum performance, security, scalability, and support for ITSM management processes
- Focuses on supporting complex collaboration and the extensive use of video
- Reflects new business models in areas ranging from bioinformatics and electronic healthcare to renewable energy and high-tech entertainment
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- An early introduction to eigenvalues—It is now possible with this text to cover the eigenvalue problem very early and in much greater depth. A brief introduction to determinants is given in Section 4.2 to facilitate the early treatment of eigenvalues.
- An early introduction to linear combinations—In Section 1.5, the matrix-vector product Ax is expressed as a linear combination of the columns of A, Ax = x1 A1 + x2 A2 + . . . + xn An. This viewpoint leads to a simple and natural development for the theory associated with systems of linear equations. This approach gives some early motivation for the vector space concepts (introduced in Chapter 3) such as subspace, basis, and dimension.
- A gradual increase in the level of difficulty. In a typical linear algebra course, students find the techniques of Gaussian elimination and matrix operations fairly easy. Then, the ensuing material relating to vector spaces is suddenly much harder. The authors have done three things to lessen this abrupt midterm jump in difficulty: 1. Introduction of linear independence early, in Section 1.7. 2. A new Chapter 2, “Vectors in 2-space and 3-Space.” 3 .Introduction of vector space concepts such as subspace, basis and dimension in Chapter 3, in the familiar geometrical setting of Rn.
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- Alignment with the new civil services preliminary examination (CSAT) pattern, that is coverage as per the format of Paper I and Paper II.
- ‘Dynamic CSAT Dashboard’ – a dynamic library of useful content for CSAT 2012 Provides 4-colour comprehensive map booklet
- Special chapter “Aptitude Building for the CSAT” provides useful tips, strategies and activities on building the aptitude
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- Concrete examples precede difficult concepts
- Repetition of key steps in proofs
- Complete algebraic theorems and proofs
- Self-contained treatment of all main topics
- Unifying theme in each chapter
- Solutions of cubics and quartics are given first
- A brief history of algebra is discussed in a separate chapter
- Applications such as Symmetries, Grobner bases, Coding Theory, and Boolean algebras are provided with references
- The interplay between algebra and geometry is emphasized.
- 64 sets of exercises—containing an average of 20 exercises each
- A large number of worked out examples
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- Accurate, well researched and examination oriented, this best seller helps to master the subject of “general knowledge” for various competitive examinations.
- Based on current trends in general knowledge questions featured in various competitive examinations as well as in examinations conducted by UPSC, SSC, Banking Services, Railway Recruitment Boards, and central and state recruitment bodies.
- Up-to-date national and international “Current Affairs” section.
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- A careful scrutiny of previous years’ AIPMT papers and various other competitive PMT examinations was made before writing this book.
- It is strictly based on the latest AIPMT/State PMT syllabus (2009–10) recommended by the executive board.
- It covers the subject in a structured way and familiarizes students with the trends in these examinations. Not many books in the market can stand up to this material when it comes to the strict alignment with the prescribed syllabus.
- It is written in a lucid manner to assist students to understand the concepts without the help of any guide.
- The objective of this book is to provide this vast subject in a structured and useful manner so as to familiarize the candidates taking the current examinations with the current trends and types of multiple-choice questions asked.
- The multiple-choice questions have been arranged in following categories:
- GEAR UP I (To Revise the Concepts)
- GEAR UP II (To Sharpen the Concepts)
- GEAR UP III (Concept Crackers)
- A PEEP INTO THE MEDICAL ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
- MCQs FROM RECENT ENTRANCE EXAMS
- ASSERTION AND REASON
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- Single and Multivariable Analysis equally balanced
- A focus on calculus itself and its applications
- Numerous worked-out examples and exercises throughout
- A chapter on Fourier analysis
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- Previous years’ question papers
- Practice exercises
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- Extensively covers the sections on numerical ability, reasoning ability, reasoning ability, English language, and computer knowledge
- Offers tests on general awareness with special reference to banking industry
- Practice tests to help gauge the recent trends of the questions asked in the examination
- Practical tips on how to prepare for the exam
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- Up-to-date, comprehensive and “all purpose” in approach
- Includes a set of multiple-choice questions at the end of each section to test your understanding
- Based on current trends in various examinations
- National and international current affairs
- Contains about 30 pages of coloured map
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- Separate modules dealing with oral and written skills, correctness of language usage, facing people and soft skills at the workplace
- Classroom-based activities and questions taken from real-life scenarios, after each chapter segment
- Learning aids, including tables, ready reckoners of dos and don’ts and samples to help students grasp the ideas discussed in the chapter
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Master network security design with guidance from the creators of the Cisco Systems SAFE security blueprint
- Learn network security design and planning from the authors of the main Cisco Systems security plan
- Take the mystery out of network security by using proven examples of sound security best practices
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The official, comprehensive assessment, review, and practice guide for Cisco's latest CCDA DESGN exam -- direct from Cisco
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- This book fully covers the Acharya Nagarjuna University syllabus and the content is structured as per the syllabus topics.
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Authoritative answers to the 100 most important SOA questions that business, technical, and operational leaders ask
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- Written by top SOA architects who've participated in hundreds of projects and have filed more SOA-specific patterns than anyone else
- For a broad business and technical audience: respects its readers without assuming detailed technical knowledge
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- Highly-rated ActionScript tutorial, now with seven new 3D and card games!
- Code and techniques easily adaptable to training, advertising, and more
- For Flash artists learning ActionScript, Flash programmers seeking to create games, and upgraders from ActionScript 1.0/2.0.
- Includes a chapter on Flash games for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad!
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This book’s quick, easy coverage includes
- Understanding what Joomla! does and how it works
- Installing the latest version of Joomla
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- Adding text, images, links, and formatting
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- Quickly changing site designs with Joomla! templates
- Finding, choosing, installing, and using extensions
- Building both business and personal sites, step by step
- Giving customized access to different types of users
- Managing site versions in multiple languages
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Discover exactly how to manage and measure your social media efforts, understand your true ROI - and maximize it
- The first book about social media written by a business executive for executives
- Connects the dots between program development, integration, management, and business impact
- Clearly explains how to effectively integrate Social Media into long-term business programs, short-term campaigns, and brand initiatives
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Shows how to use YouTube for effective business marketing and is now updated to include new business related YouTube features
- Includes case studies -- examples of businesses, large and small, who are successfully using YouTube as part of their online marketing mix
- Includes 4 new chapters that cover the newly added business-related features on You Tube.
- In one month over 70 million people viewed more than 2.5 billion videos on YouTube.com
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Cisco's authorized foundation learning self-study guide for the latest CCDA® DESGN exam
- Developed with the Cisco certification team, creators of the newest CCDA DESGN exams and courses
- Core knowledge for designing enterprise network infrastructures with Cisco's PPDIOO framework
- New coverage of borderless networks, data center virtualization, and enterprise collaboration
- Contains many self-assessment review questions and a running case study
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A complete tutorial on building e-commerce Websites with PHP and MySQL.
- Written by renowned best-selling author and programmer Larry Ullman
- Complete PHP and MySQL e-commerce tutorial that walks a reader through every step of building an e-commerce site
- Unique in its approach, this rock-solid tutorial is clear, concise, and to-the-point
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Cisco's authorized foundation learning self-study guide for the new CCNP CVOICE exam.
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- Fully covers planning, designing, and deploying Cisco VoIP networks, and integrating gateways, gatekeepers, and QoS into them
- Includes extensive new coverage of QoSContains many self-assessment review questions and configuration examples
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Everything technical professionals need to know to plan, deploy, configure, and manage the new Microsoft Lync Server 2010!
- The most complete, independent guide to Microsoft Lync Server - now the #2 most-requested Microsoft training topic behind Exchange!
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The ultimate full-color, visual, task-based guide for everyone who wants to become an Office 2010 power user -- fast!
- Less reading, more learning! Up-to-the-minute quick-reference plus complete step-by-step training in an easy color format
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A thorough revision of the bestselling book on SharePoint, Microsoft's increasingly popular set of collaboration technologies
- SharePoint makes it easier for people to collaborate online, and is poised to explode in usage with the 2010 version
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- Previous editions have been bestsellers
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A concise, practical guide to Objective-C for iOS and Mac OS X with more than 100 useful code snippets and programming phrases
- Packed with more instantly useful code snippets and programming techniques than any other Objective-C reference
- More programmers than ever are finding they need to learn at least some Objective-C in order to be able to develop iOS apps for iPhone or iPad
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A carefully written introduction to Objective-C and object-oriented programming for developers new to iOS or Mac programming
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- Up-to-date, comprehensive and “all purpose” in approach
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Table of Contents:
1. The Objective-C Philosophy
2. An Objective-C Primer
3. Memory Management
4. Common Objective-C Patterns
5. Numbers
6. Manipulating Strings
7. Working with Collections
8. Dates and Times
9. Working with Property Lists
10. Interacting with the Environment
11. Key-Value Coding
12. Handling Errors
13. Accessing Directories and Files
14. Threads
15. Blocks and Grand Central
16. Notifications
17. Network Access
18. Debugging Objective-C
19. The Objective-C Runtime
