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Cascading Style Sheets: A Beginner's Guide
Authors: James H. Pence
Venue:  (2001)

:Technology trainer and Web site designer James Pence clearly presents the Cascading Style Sheet essentials for programmers and Web designers,including structuring content for cross-browser presentation,building designs using selectors and declarations,and XML integration. Essential Skills for First-Time Developers Easily incorporate Cascading Style Sheets into your Web designs,using them to control Web page elements such as fonts,colors,and spacing. Cascading Style Sheets: A Beginner's Guide uses real-world examples to illustrate the essential principles of the CSS syntax,and how they structure and present Web content. Learn to create inline,embedded,and external style sheets; use properties and values to influence Web page appearance; and explore CSS design models so that you can develop Web sites and page layouts with style sheets. This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning: ModulesEach concept is divided into logical modules (chapters),ideal for individualized learningGoalsEach module opens with the specific skills you'll have by the end of the moduleAsk the ExpertsQ&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary1-Minute DrillsQuick self-assessment sections to check your progressAnnotated SyntaxExample code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustratedProjectsExercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learningMastery ChecksEnd-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer,multiple-choice,fill-in-the-blank,and simplecoding questions The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
A parallel index for semistructured data
Authors: Brian F. Cooper, Neal Sample, Moshe Shadmon
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

Database systems are increasingly being used to manage semistructured data, which may not have a fixed structure or set of relationships between data items. Indexes which use tree structures to manage semistructured data become unbalanced and difficult to parallelize due to the complex nature of the data. We propose a mechanism by which an unbalanced vertical tree is managed in a balanced way by additional layers of horizontal index. Then, the vertical tree can be partitioned among parallel computing nodes in a balanced fashion. We discuss how to construct, search and update such a horizontal structure using the example of a Patricia trie index. We also present simulation results that demonstrate the speedup offered by such parallelism, for example, with three-way parallelism, our techniques can provide almost a factor of three speedup.
60 Minute Guide to Shockwave
Authors: William Hurley
Venue:  (1996)

:C The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Hazard algebras (extended abstract)
Authors: J. Brzozowski, Z. Ésik
Venue: A half-century of automata theory: celebration and inspiration (2001)

We introduce algebras capable of representing, detecting, identifying, and counting static and dynamic hazard pulses on any wire in a gate circuit. These algebras also permit us to count the number of signal changes on any wire. This is of interest to logic designers for two reasons: each signal change consumes energy, and unnecessary multiple signal changes slow down the circuit operation. We describe efficient circuit simulation algorithms based on our algebras and illustrate them by several examples. Our method generalizes Eichelberger's ternary simulation and several other algebras designed for hazard detection.
Wired for Learning
Authors: Jan Lasarenko
Venue:  (1997)

:Get Wired for Learning and discover how to teach with the latest Internet-based technologies. Targeted at students from Kindergarten to the 12th grade, variations and tips show you ways of adapting assignments to these different grade levels as well as to a variety of disciplines such as English, social studies, math, and science. Expert advice from Dr. Lasarenko helps you connect your students to an exciting new learning environment - the computer-based classroom - with computer terms and technologies explained in plain English. Construct Internet-based projects with step-by-step instructions. Implement cooperative learning strategies that aid learning, discovery, and problem-solving. Teach students to become collaborative authors on the Web. Help students master a variety of computer technologies. Transform students into "active learners" with the latest distance-learning teaching methods. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Dynamic memory allocation strategies for parallel query execution
Authors: Franck Morvan, Abdelkader Hameurlain
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

In the decision support queries which manipulate large data volumes, it is frequent that a query constituted by several joins can not be computed completely in memory. In this paper, we propose three strategies allowing to assign the memory of a shared-nothing parallel architecture to operation clones of a query. The performance evaluation of the three strategies shows that the strategies which favor the operation clones using a lot of memory obtain a better response time than the strategy which favors the clones using little memory. The main contribution of this paper is to take into account the available memory sizes on every processor and to avoid allotting the same processor to two operation clones that must run in parallel.
The 8051 Microcontroller, 3rd edition
Authors: I. Scott MacKenzie
Venue:  (1998)

:Beginning at a rudimentary level and progressing to advanced concepts and finished design examples, this introduction to microcontrollers emphasizes architecture and programming (rather than electrical details) and explores the hardware and software features of the MCS-51 family of microcontrollers specifically. Discusses software topics in the context of Intel's assembler (ASM51) and linker/locator (RL5 1) and the object-to-hex conversion utility (OH). Offers thorough discussion of the 8051 10-chip  the serial-port, timers, and interrupts. Provides easy-to-follow, incremental instruction in the 8051 instruction set, with annotated examples of programs, assembler operations, and linker operations. Discusses advanced programming methods  e.g., a variety of structured programming structures, pseudo code, and assembly language programming style. Features an easy-to-build computer project  with a chip-by-chip description and schematic for building the 10-chip single-board SBC-51 computer. Offers a listing of an 8051 monitor program (MON51)  with complete documentation. Includes manufacturer's data sheet and instruction set definitions. For practicing electronics technicians or engineers interested in learning about microcontrollers.
The Internet
Authors: Kerry Cochrane
Venue:  (1995)

:An introduction to the Internet, a worldwide network of computers that communicate with each other, and its many uses. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Software design---cognitive aspects
Authors: Françoise Détienne
Venue: Springer Practitioner Series (2001)

Software Design --- Cognitive Aspects covers a variety of areas including software analysis, design, coding and maintenance. It details the history of the research that has been conducted since the 1970s in this fast-developing field before defining a computer program from a computing and cognitive psychology viewpoint. Detailed treatment is given to the two essential sides of programming: software production and software understanding, and throughout the book parallels are drawn between studies on processing texts written in natural language and processing computer programs.
Numerical Methods for DSP Systems in C with 3.5 Disk, 1st edition
Authors: Don Morgan
Venue:  (1996)

:Whether replacing analog designs or creating new digital ones, today's DSP engineer needs access to more information than ever before. But half the time you're working with old-fashioned schematics or incomplete specs, and the rest of the time you've got impossible cost, data, and accuracy constraints hamstringing you. And there's nowhere to turn for simple answers to your complicated problems. Now, in one comprehensive volume, you'll find not only the mathematical techniques and practical engineering advice you need to work effectively with the latest in DSP technology, but also detailed coverage of: linear algebra, matrices, and the differences between analog and digital calculus; how to engineer filters and translate analog filter circuits to digital; multiresolution signal processing, filters and filter banksincluding linear time-invariant and time-variant systems; subband coding and wavelets; down-to-earth explanations of unusual technologies like CORDIC functions; and informative appendixes that help you make the right choice about what kind of DSP to use and the best ways to develop algorithms for designing DSP products.
The development and application of an image analyzing and processing system
Authors: R. A. Rutz, D. E. Fields
Venue: Proceedings of the 20th annual Southeast regional conference (1982)

This paper summarizes the development of an image analyzing and processing systems which is designed to determine particle size and particle size distribution of materials that have been transported atmospherically and hydrologically. The system, consisting of a redesigned microscope, a standard television camera, a Micro Works DS-65 DIGISECTOR video digitizer, and a TRS-80 computer, was constructed. The modified DS-65 was built as a peripheral device which converts the analog signal of the television camera to a digital signal and transfers the data through software control to the TRS-80. A machine language program was written to control the digitization and transfer of data. A BASIC language program, SCAN, automatically determines the particle size and particle size distribution. A new portion of the sample can be analyzed by adjusting two micrometers attached to the stage of the microscope. These micrometer adjusting screws allow accurate movement of the sample within a horizontal plane. The results of consecutive scans are accumulated and the distribution is plotted as a bar graph. Representative particle diameters, limited by microscope resolution, are on the order of 10 microns or greater in magnitude. Samples of particulates were tested and the results will be presented at the ACM Regional Meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 1-3, 1982.
Get on the Net: Everything You Need to Know about the Internet, Including the World Wide Web and Addresses for Hundreds of Fun and Use
Authors: Robert Pondiscio
Venue:  (1999)

:This comprehensive guide from internet expert Robert Pondiscio covers everything kids need to know about:How to get onlineWeb basics, with a guided tour of the WebCommunicating online through e-mail, chat and news groupsAmerica Online and other internet service providersStaying safe onlineFree stuff, fun and games, and multimediaSites for kids and familiesHow to get parents hooked on the internetAnd much more
AutoCAD 14
Authors: David Frey
Venue:  (1998)

:Anyone starting out with AutoCAD needs this straightforward, skills-based guide. It provides a concise tutorial of the essential features and tools, without a lot of unnecessary discussion. Get right to work designing a summer cabin from the very first page and complete the design in no time at all. By the time you're done with this book, you'll be prepared to design with AutoCAD and tackle the more advanced topics and projects covered in George Omura's Mastering books.
Microsoft Office 97 Professional, 1st edition
Authors: Tim Duffy
Venue:  (1997)

:This highly visual, project-based book features hands-on exercises that are built around a running case study. The features common to all Office 97 applications are overviewed at the beginning of the text to familiarize readers with the entire integrated software suite.
Dynamic subgraph connectivity with geometric applications
Authors: Timothy M. Chan
Venue: Proceedings of the thiry-fourth annual ACM symposium on Theory of computing (2002)

(MATH) Inspired by dynamic connectivity applications in computational geometry, we consider a problem we call dynamic subgraph connectivity: design a data structure for an undirected graph $G=(V,E)$ and a subset of vertices $S\on V$, to support insertions and deletions in~$S$ and connectivity queries (are two vertices connected\@?) in the subgraph induced by~$S$. We develop the first sublinear, fully dynamic method for this problem for general sparse graphs, using an elegant combination of several simple ideas. Our method requires linear space, $\OO (|E|^{4\w/(3\w+3)})=O(|E|^{0.94})$ amortized update time, and $\OO(|E|^{1/3})$ query time, where $\w$ is the matrix multiplication exponent and $\OO$ hides polylogarithmic factors.
Free Stuff from the Internet, 11th edition
Authors: Patrick Vincent
Venue:  (1994)

:Shows you how to get newsletters, software, photos, art, video clips, music, catalogs, coupons, product samples, desktop publishing goodies, and more (worth thousands of dollars)-all for FREE! Saves Internet users hundreds of hours of time searching through newsgroups and Gopher sites around the world to find the best freebies in cyberspace. Is designed as a fun and easy-to-use guide to help you explore every valuable hidden corner of the Internet. Includes step-by-step instructions to help you easily find what you are looking for. Explains how you can even get free Internet access time!
A generalization of the Chinese remainder theorem
Authors: Zoltán Tuzson
Venue: Octogon Mathematical Magazine (2001)

The Chinese Remainder Theorem is more than 2000 years old. About this, e can read in the [1]. The Theorem has been successfully applied in the algorithm recently developed for the calculus with the large numbers, and several elementary arithmetics problems are built onto this.
Software Development for Sap R/3: Data Dictionary, Abap/4, Interfaces with Disk, 1st edition
Authors: Ulrich Mende
Venue:  (1999)

:The SAP R/3 system has become the leading business information standard system worldwide. It has its own development environment based on the 4GL language ABAP/4. The ABAP/4 workbench presented in this book is built on the enterprise-wide data model of R/3 and contains all the tools needed for effective development of large program systems in distributed teams. To develop the R/3 modules, even SAP makes exclusive use of the ABAP/4 workbench. The book explains how to apply the development environment for R/3 users and advisors to extend and adapt the system to their special needs. It does so using numerous reusable examples in ABAP/4. The text focuses especially on how to solve interface problems and on the integration of desktop PCs into R/3. Source code for all examples is included on the accompanying diskette.
A Dyadic Wavelet Affine Invariant Function for 2D Shape Recognition
Authors: Mahmoud I. Khalil, Mohamed M. Bayoumi
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (2001)

Dyadic wavelet transform has been used to derive an affine invariant function. First, an invariant function using two dyadic levels is derived. Then, this invariant function is used to derive another invariant function using six dyadic levels. We introduced the wavelet-based conic equation. The invariant function is based on analyzing the object boundary using the dyadic wavelet transform. Experimental results on both synthetic and real data are used to demonstrate the discriminating power of the proposed invariant function. It has also been compared with some traditional methods. The stability of the proposed invariant function is examined. In addition, the stability under large perspective transformation is tested.
Understanding 1-2-3 Release 2.3 and 2.4 for DOS, 2nd edition
Authors: Rebecca Bridges Altman
Venue:  (1992)

:Understanding 1-2-3 Release 2.3 & 2.4 for DOS is an engaging, hands-on introduction to Lotus 1-2-3--now in an up-to-date Second Edition covering Release 2.4.
Type checking, separate compilation and reusability
Authors: Michael R. Levy
Venue: ACM SIGPLAN Notices (1984)

A strategy for performing type checking on programs built out of separately compiled parts is presented. This strategy is used in a programming environment that allows small components of a software system to be reconfigured in different ways. The strategy works by inferring type schemas for all of the undeclared functions used by a component and then unifying each schema with a program library when a configuration is built.
SAFECOMP, 1993: The International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security, 12th, Poznan, Poland, 27-29 October 1993
Authors: Janusz Gorski
Venue:  (1994)

:This book presents the proceedings of SAFECOMP '93: the 12th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability and Security, held in Poznan, Poland, 27-29 October 1993. The papers cover a broad spectrum of subjects including formal methods and models, safety assessment and analysis verification and validation, testing, reliability issues and dependable software technology, computer languages for safety related systems, reactive systems technology, security and safety related applications. SAFECOMP '93 is for all those in universities, research institutions, industry and business who want to be well-informed about the current international state of the art in computer safety, reliability and security. It provides a representative sample of recent research results and applications problems, presented by experts from industrial and academic institutions.
Proceedings of the 30th annual Southeast regional conference
Venue: ACM Southeast Regional Conference (1992)

Welcome to the 30th ACM Southeastern Conference! We are proud to continue the tradition of this conference. It brings together faculty, students, and practitioners from throughout the Southeastern United States to present and discuss a broad range of topics in Computer Science. This year, we are pleased to have participants from throughout the U.S., as well as from several other countries.The program for this year's conference includes contributed papers, invited talks, panel discussions, demonstrations, and tours. The program committee and the reviewers have done an admirable job of maintaining the quality of the conference, through the review and paper selection process. Every paper was critiqued by two or more expert reviewers. The selection process yielded the following statistics:Submitted: 76 (regular papers); 32 (student papers); 108 (overall)Full accept: 30 (regular papers); 20 (student papers); 50 (overall)Concise accept: 22 (regular papers); 0 (student papers); 22 (overall)The reviewers' comments significantly improved both the selection of the papers and the quality of the papers that were selected.
10 Minute Guide to Windows 95
Authors: Kate Miller
Venue:  (1995)

:In easy lessons of 10 minutes or less, beginners learn the best way to get started with the newest version of Windows. Special tips, advice, and notes help users avoid trouble spots and get the most from their PC and application programs.Approximately 20 mini-tutorials take 10 minutes or less to completeInstructions for navigating the new Windows desktop, running applications, customizing, and moreIncludes Timesaver Tips, Plain English definitions, and Panic Button troubleshooting advice
Pocess algebra with action dependencies
Authors: Arend Rensink, Heike Wehrheim
Venue: Acta Informatica (2002)

In this paper, we present a process algebra with a minimal form of semantics for actions given by dependencies . Action dependencies are interpreted in the Mazurkiewicz sense: independent actions should be able to commute, or (from a different perspective) should be unordered, whereas dependent actions are always ordered. In this approach, the process algebra operators are used to describe the conceptual behavioural structure of the system, and the action dependencies determine the minimal necessary orderings and thereby the additionally possible parallelism within this structure. In previous work on the semantics of specifications using Mazurkiewicz dependencies, the main interest has been on linear time. We present in this paper a branching time semantics, both operationally and denotationally. For this purpose, we introduce a process algebra that incorporates, besides some standard operators, also an operator for action refinement. For interpreting the operators in the presence of action dependencies, a new concept of partial termination has to be developed. We show consistency of the operational and denotational semantics; furthermore, we give a axiomatisation of bisimilarity, which is complete for finite terms. Some small examples demonstrate the flexibility of this process algebra in the design of distributed reactive systems.
The Complete Idiots Guide to Microsoft Office
Authors: Sherry Kinkoph
Venue:  (1995)

:Covering all the major features of the programs in this popular office suite, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Office is the perfect cure for intimidated beginners who have to get productive fast. The lighthearted approach makes learning fun!Covers Word for Windows 6, Excel 5, PowerPoint 4, Access 2, and Mail 3Full-color reference card provides a quick guide to the basics of each programThe perfect guide for the first-time user who doesn't want a bunch of technical information
Desktop Publishing and Design for Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: Roger C. Parker
Venue:  (1994)

:With all the desktop publishing software and books around, it seems like anyone can be a designer these days. But it's not so easy to whip up a well-designed brochure or newsletter without some guidance. Design guru Roger C. Parker reveals simple yet innovative techniques so you can create persuasive presentations, snazzy brochures, and informative newsletters -- all without using an expensive design firm. Desktop Publishing & Design For Dummies shows you how to Apply basic design building blocks to any of the popular desktop publishing and page layout programs Choose the right computer hardware and software Scan photographs and place them for best effect on your page Take the mystery out of choosing the right typeface and type size for headlines, subheads, body copy, and captions Effectively use color in your publications -- and know what to avoid Set up your files correctly to avoid service bureau hassles Speak the language with a glossary of over 200 important design terms Save time and money with numerous efficiency tips Plus, a special insert provides a step-by-step introduction to the process of creating a newsletter
An agent based approach to site selection for wireless networks
Authors: Steve Hurley, Roger M. Whitaker
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

The location of transmission infrastructure for wireless communication networks is an important engineering problem involving competing objectives. A minimal selection of locations (or sites) are required subject to providing adequate area coverage for users. In this paper we present a general model for this problem, related to circle packing and set covering. We show that the pattern matching algorithm known as stochastic diffusion search can be applied to identify suitable solutions even for large problem instances.