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Using Microsoft Windows 98 with Cdrom, 1st edition
Authors: Ed Bott, Ron Person
Venue:  (1998)

:Platinum Edition Using Windows 98 is the premier expert-level reference available today. In addition to the reference, the book offers detailed tutorial on tasks and/or topics that may challenge expert level usersSecond Edition of the industry's #1 selling expert-level Windows title, first title sold over 160,000 copies and inspired imitators from both IDG and SAMsNot just a repackaged version of our best-selling Special Edition book, the Platinum Edition is a completely different title focused on meeting the needs of expert level Windows usersCovers all new features in Windows 98 including Internet Explorer 4.0, Active Desktop and extensive coverage of Shell Integration.
Transaction Processing: Concepts and Techniques, 1st edition
Authors: Jim Gray, Andreas Reuter
Venue:  (1992)

:The key to client/server computing. Transaction processing techniques are deeply ingrained in the fields of databases and operating systems and are used to monitor, control and update information in modern computer systems. This book will show you how large, distributed, heterogeneous computer systems can be made to work reliably. Using transactions as a unifying conceptual framework, the authors show how to build high-performance distributed systems and high-availability applications with finite budgets and risk. The authors provide detailed explanations of why various problems occur as well as practical, usable techniques for their solution. Throughout the book, examples and techniques are drawn from the most successful commercial and research systems. Extensive use of compilable C code fragments demonstrates the many transaction processing algorithms presented in the book. The book will be valuable to anyone interested in implementing distributed systems or client/server architectures.
Max-E-Marketing in the Net Future: The Seven Imperatives for Outsmarting the Competition
Authors: Stan Rapp, Chuck Martin
Venue:  (2001)

:In 1987, marketing genius Stan Rapp introduced the business world to the concept of one-to-one marketing with his international bestseller MaxiMarketing. In this book he teams up with celebrated e-commerce visionary and bestselling author Chuck Martin to bring us news of Max-E-Marketing, a cutting-edge approach to achieving record profits that combines the power of the Internet with one-to-one marketing techniques. Rapp and Martin show how Max-E-Marketing can put measurable responses from valued customers at the heart of the marketing process to maximize sales, both online and offline. They describe proven techniques for using Internet technology to more effectively target, acquire, and maintain long-term relationships with valued customers.
Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Acrobat 5 in 24
Authors: Christopher Smith, Sally Cox
Venue:  (2001)

:In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you will become familiar with the basics of creating, reviewing, enhancing, and publishing PDF files with Adobe Acrobat. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing you to learn the fundamentals of using the full capabilities of Acrobat from the ground up.
Wireless Rules: New Marketing Strategies for Customer Relationship Management Anytime, Anywhere
Authors: Frederick Newell, Katherine N. Lemon
Venue:  (2001)

From the Book:Wireless has arrived. Wireless Rules shows you how to market to customers in the new wireless have-it-now culture on the customer's terms. But more than that, it explains how your business can incorporate wireless technologies into existing operations and strategies, and how wireless can create extraordinary value for your organization and your customers. The first comprehensive guide to the new mobile world, Wireless Rules goes beyond traditional frameworks to outline a state-of-the-art, customer-centric approach to wireless marketing for both the B2B and B2C enterprise. It features: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies for successfully interacting with customers anytime, anywhere, on their terms via any device Wireless strategies to develop customer loyalty The essentials of the new anytime, anywhere permission marketing Tactics for creating individualized real-time marketing dialog Key insights into how wireless technologies will add value to the mobile work force Strategies for building brand equity with wireless Tips for understanding the key challenges of creating an m-marketing organization In short, everything you need to know to get started with your wireless strategy is inside these pages. Wireless Rules will teach you the language of wireless and reveal to you the important changes you must make to manage and strengthen customer relationships in the new m-world. Frederick Newell and Katherine Newell Lemon were among the first to outline the changing rules of personalized customer relationship management in the digital age. Now let this expert team show you how to prepare your organization for the transition to a wireless future a future that is happening now, in virtually every facet of every business.
Java Database Programming: Servlets and Jdbc
Authors: Alan R. Williamson, Ceri Moran
Venue:  (1997)

: Breakthrough information for Web database developers! The first book to cover servlets - Java's answer to CGI, set to revolutionize Web database design. Ties together JDBC, servlets, front-end design, security, multi-threading and client/server. Practical coverage of database security, communications and multitasking. This book brings together state-of-the-art coverage of the new technologies Web database developers need to know about - especially servlets, Java's reliable, powerful answer to CGI. The book begins with detailed coverage of the most interesting features of servlets and JDBC, including security, communications and multitasking. Extensive sample code shows how the language constructs operate. Next, the book presents techniques for front-ending actual applications built with Oracle and other leading database products. Detailed JDBC coverage includes JDBC connections, statements and prepared statements. Java Database Programming: Servlets and JDBC will be an invaluable resource for all developers who want to build leading edge Web database applications. Alan Williamson is a professional C++ and Java developer specializing in database construction. He has several articles published in The Java Report, the foremost reference magazine for new Java programming techniques. Ceri Moran is a database programmer with MDIS, a leading programming consultancy that works closely with Sun Microsystems.
Calculator Puzzles, Tricks and Games, 81st edition
Authors: Norvin Pallas, Joyce Behr
Venue:  (1991)

:Perform amazing feats of mathematical magic, answer clever riddles and much more with this book and a handy pocket calculator. Scores of brain-teasers, puzzles, mathematical oddities, games and recreations to fill dozens of hours with fun and excitement. Answers to problems.
Positive Subdefinite Matrices, Generalized Monotonicity, and Linear Complementarity Problems
Authors: J.-P. Crouzeix, A. Hassouni, A. Lahlou, S. Schaible
Venue: SIAM Journal on Matrix Analysis and Applications (2000)

Positive subdefinite matrices were introduced by Martos to characterize generalized convex quadratic functions. This concept is extended to nonsymmetric matrices. It leads to a study of pseudomonotone matrices and to new characterizations of generalized monotone affine maps. Finally, some properties of linear complementarity problems involving such maps are derived.
Digital realities and archaeology: a difficult relationship or a fruitful marriage?
Authors: Philippe Martinez
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 conference on Virtual reality, archeology, and cultural heritage (2001)

As we stand now at the end of year 2001, supposedly time for the miracle of the Space Odyssey, it looks like most of the archaeologists or keepers of the world heritage do remain "Indiana Jones without even a whip". Far from the dream equipment used by most of the known Tomb Raiders or Sea Looters, we still have to deal with very pragmatic realities that seem to keep us from using most of the recent technologies poured over our heads by an overwhelming industrial development.But at a time when Hollywood is overusing them to bring to the wider and money spending audiences a vision of our past that is more and more attractive but also disturbing when not totally false, it seems right to try at least to take these techniques over and to try to deal with the new ways they bring not only into the presentation of our research but also in our ways of dealing with the data we are recovering over the years.While recent encounters around this topic have turned into the sad but truthful acknowledgement of the difficulties that remain in the use of digital technologies to reconstruct the past we are slowly but also more and more precisely recovering, it is important to take note of old and recent achievements that show that a difficult relationship does not have to lead to a divorce. And maybe also be that childish dreams do not have to be forgotten along the way.These encounters have also clearly shown that scientists working in the digital fields are eager to help us to apply their research to our own, not only because "Archaeology is cool" as someone preciously reminded us, but also because problems we are actually facing represent problems not encountered in other fields, that can open doors on new fields or research for both communities.We are just at the beginning of a new age in archaeological research and it would be a shame to straightforwardly but bluntly reject new tools just because they are costly, difficult to use and disturbing for our own precious work habits (Though in fact these can look like pretty good reasons to turn back to paper and pencil).There shall soon come a time when all this shall have become of daily use for most of the good people we are actually working for, and the children of today might very well laugh of our technological fears and shyness. It is a necessary evil to be today the guinea pig testers of these technologies, to be riding the wave while surfing on the net, to be prepared for the revolution these things are bringing in our ways of dealing with our past and turn it into virtual but life-like realities that can be easily comprehended by a wider audience, while also opening our own scientific minds on realities we are not even suspecting to exist today.
A New Condition Measure, Preconditioners, and Relations Between Different Measures of Conditioning for Conic Linear Systems
Authors: Marina Epelman, Robert M. Freund
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (2002)

In recent years, a body of research into "condition numbers" for convex optimization has been developed, aimed at capturing the intuitive notion of problem behavior. This research has been shown to be relevant in studying the efficiency of algorithms (including interior-point algorithms) for convex optimization as well as other behavioral characteristics of these problems such as problem geometry, deformation under data perturbation, etc. This paper studies measures of conditioning for a conic linear system of the form (FP$_d$): $Ax=b,\ x \in C_X$, whose data is d=(A,b). We present a new measure of conditioning, denoted $\mu_d$, and we show implications of $\mu_d$ for problem geometry and algorithm complexity and demonstrate that the value of $\mu = \mu_d$ is independent of the specific data representation of (FPd). We then prove certain relations among a variety of condition measures for (FPd), including $\mu_d$, $\sigma_d$, $\bar \chi_d$, and ${\cal C}(d)$. We discuss some drawbacks of using the condition number ${\cal C}(d)$ as the sole measure of conditioning of a conic linear system, and we introduce the notion of a "preconditioner" for (FPd), which results in an equivalent formulation (FP$_{\tilde d}$) of (FP$_d$) with a better condition number ${\cal C}(\tilde d)$. We characterize the best such preconditioner and provide an algorithm and complexity analysis for constructing an equivalent data instance $\tilde d$ whose condition number ${\cal C}(\tilde d)$ is within a known factor of the best possible.
MCSE+I Practice Test Exam Cram with CD-ROM
Authors: James Michael Stewart, Gary Novosel
Venue:  (1999)

:Contains a comprehensive practice test and an answer and explanation chapter at the end of the exam. Provides more than just the correct answersthe explanation chapter also details why the correct answers are right and why the wrong answers are wrong. Gives the reader the competitive edge by quickly showing which areas may require further study. Quizzes readers on exam objectives covered in the plus Internet exams. Contains a practice test for each of the plus Internet examsPlus adaptive practice tests on the CD, give the reader a total of ten practice exams. Certification Insider Press is the first to provide extra Internet practice tests in a stand-alone guide for MCSEs. Covers all the crucial components of the plus Internet examscore (TCP/IP, IIS, IEAK) and electives (Proxy, Exchange)! A perfect complement to all certification guides and a unique supplement to all self-study materials. Answers include a cross-reference to the appropriate chapter in the corresponding Exam Cram book or to another valuable resource. Contains an exclusive interactive CD-ROM, allowing readers to practice in an adaptive exam environment similar to that of the actual exam. Builds the skills and confidence readers need to take and pass the new adaptive exams on the first try.
Investbeyond.com
Authors: Victoria Collins
Venue:  (2000)

:It's no secret that investing is different today. Ideas about how securities are valued and companies operate in the New Economy are changing. Paradigm shifts are never easy; many traditionalists refuse to let go of the past, yet many of today's new investors lack the experience of living through a true bear market. InvestBeyond.com provides a middle ground--drawing from the past while maximizing the opportunities of the future. InvestBeyond.com shows you how to invest in an age of major change, by being open to new possibilities while remaining rational and thoughtful in the face of conflicting information and emotional extremes. In this groundbreaking work, Victoria Collins, a recognized leader in investment management, reveals how to balance dot-coms and not-coms; how the Internet changes the way markets behave, and what that means you; how the new wave in asset allocation is changing the way we should structure our portfolios; how fundamental laws of value are being reversed, and what methods to use when evaluating your investment options; and the six trends that will shape investment opportunities in the New Economy. About the Author: Victoria Collins, Ph.D., has been named one of the best financial advisors in the United States by Worth magazine four years in a row. As a principal in the firm of The Keller Group Investment Management, Inc., Dr. Collins has helped clients invest beyond.com by properly allocating assets between blue chip and high-tech companies. She is a popular lecturer, speaker, writer, and founder of the Investment Strategies for Women Conference held annually in California. Dr. Collins has appeared on PBS, CNBC, and Good Morning America, as well as in The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, and USA Today, among others. She is also the author of Couples and Money, and coauthor of Divorce and Money and Your Next Fifty Years.
Asssembly Language Programming and Organization IBM PC, 1st edition
Authors: Ytha Y. Yu, Charles Marut
Venue:  (1992)

:This introduction to the organization and programming of the 8086 family of microprocessors used in IBM microcomputers and compatibles is comprehensive and thorough. Includes coverage of I/O control,video/graphics control,text display,and OS/2. Strong pedagogy with numerous sample programs illustrates practical examples of structured programming.
Physically based modeling and animation of fire
Authors: Duc Quang Nguyen, Ronald Fedkiw, Henrik Wann Jensen
Venue: Proceedings of the 29th annual conference on Computer graphics and interactive techniques (2002)

We present a physically based method for modeling and animating fire. Our method is suitable for both smooth (laminar) and turbulent flames, and it can be used to animate the burning of either solid or gas fuels. We use the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations to independently model both vaporized fuel and hot gaseous products. We develop a physically based model for the expansion that takes place when a vaporized fuel reacts to form hot gaseous products, and a related model for the similar expansion that takes place when a solid fuel is vaporized into a gaseous state. The hot gaseous products, smoke and soot rise under the influence of buoyancy and are rendered using a blackbody radiation model. We also model and render the blue core that results from radicals in the chemical reaction zone where fuel is converted into products. Our method allows the fire and smoke to interact with objects, and flammable objects can catch on fire.
From Global to Metanational: How Companies Win in the Knowledge Economy
Authors: Yves L. Doz, Jose Santos, Peter Williamson
Venue:  (2001)

:Becoming a global company once meant penetrating markets around the world. But the demands of the knowledge economy are turning this strategy on its head. Today, the challenge is to innovate by learning from the world . This book provides a blueprint for companies ready to embrace this new globalization challenge. In From Global to Metanational , international business and strategy experts Yves Doz, José Santos, and Peter Williamson introduce a radically different kind of company-the metanational-defined by three core capabilities: being the first to identify and capture new knowledge emerging all over the world; mobilizing this globally scattered knowledge to out-innovate competitors; and turning this innovation into value by producing, marketing, and delivering efficiently on a global scale. The authors explain why traditional global strategies are no longer sufficient to differentiate leading competitors, what the knowledge economy means for managers, and why opportunities to leverage globally dispersed knowledge are growing. Most important, they outline exactly how managers can build a metanational advantage for their own organizations by: * Prospecting for and accessing untapped pockets of technology and emerging consumer trends from around the world * Leveraging knowledge imprisoned in a multinational's local subsidiaries * Mobilizing this fragmented knowledge to generate innovations, profits, and shareholder value Drawing from the experiences of pioneering metanationals including STMicroelectronics, ARM, Acer, Nokia, Shiseido, and PolyGram, the book shows how today's multinationals can use their existing global networks to gain an important head start in the global game-and how newcomers can leapfrog traditional competitors by rapidly building a new-style metanational corporation. Must-reading for every leader-from the CEO of a new global venture, to the executive of a currently successful multinational, to the founder of an e-business startup getting ready to "go global"-this pathbreaking book shows how to reshape strategies to compete and win in the global knowledge economy. "From Global to Metanational brings fresh insights to the management of multinational enterprise in today's knowledge-intensive economy. Moving beyond the traditional view of promoting international expansion to win market access, this thoughtful yet practical book describes the next level of how companies must compete in the global arena. Written by three of the world's leading thinkers in the field of international management, this book will change the thinking of executives and scholars alike." Christopher Bartlett, Daewoo Professor of Business Management and Chair of the Program for Global Leadership, Harvard Business School Author Biography: Yves Doz is Timken Professor of Global Technology and Innovation at INSEAD. José Santos is Professor of International Management at INSEAD. Peter Williamson is Professor of International Management and Asian Business at INSEAD's Euro-Asia Centre.[EBK1]
A survey of the persistent naming problem
Authors: David Marcheix, Guy Pierra
Venue: Proceedings of the seventh ACM symposium on Solid modeling and applications (2002)

In this paper, we present a survey of existing approaches on persistent naming in parametric system. We identify five common concepts that may be found in most of the studies. We propose two orthogonal criteria for classifying persistent naming approaches. This survey is intended to represent a state of the art of robust parametric reevaluation of geometric models.
Software architecture recovery and modelling: [WCRE 2001 discussion forum report]
Authors: Arie van Deursen
Venue: ACM SIGAPP Applied Computing Review (2002)

This paper covers current trends and issues in software architecture recovery. It consists of a summary of the presentations and discussions of the Software Architecture Recovery and Modelling discussion forum held during WCRE 2001, the Working Conference on Reverse Engineering, Stuttgart, Germany, October 2, 2001.
The Complete Guide to Digital Photography
Authors: Sterling Publishing, Michael Freeman
Venue:  (2001)

:Digital photography has changed the way people take pictures. Many people have found, however, that crossing the chasm to the digital realm is not as easy as it seems. But take heartthis total approach to digital imaging leads the way. Following an essential round-up of the cameras, computers, scanners, software, and printers that are available, it shows, in detailed text and over 300 color photographs, exactly how to take and make great portraits, landscapes, action shots, and more. Beginners and professional photographers alike will benefit from the sound advice on ways to enhance images, from removing red-eye and blemishes, changing backgrounds or colors, adding reflections, and eliminating distracting telephone wires, to creating artistic effects with collaging, filters, and lighting techniques. Easy-to-follow projects for making calendars, business cards, Web sites, and more, along with sections on jargon-busting and useful addresses, make this the only source you need to make the leap to digital. 8 3/4 X 10 1/4. All in Color
Approximate reasoning by similarity-based SLD resolution
Authors: Maria I. Sessa
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2002)

In (Gerla and Sessa, Fuzzy Logic and Soft Computing, Kluwer, Norwell, 1999, pp. 19-31) a methodology that allows to manage uncertain and imprecise information in the frame of the declarative paradigm of Logic Programming has been proposed. With this aim, a Similarity relation R between function and predicate symbols in the language of a logic program is considered. Approximate inferences are then possible since similarity relation allows us to manage alternative instances of entities that can be considered "equal" with a given degree. The declarative semantics of the proposed transformation technique of logic programs is analyzed. The notion of fuzzy least Herbrand model is also introduced. In this paper the corresponding operational semantics is provided by introducing a modified version of SLD resolution. This top-down refutation procedure overcomes failure situations in the unification process by using the similarity relation. A generalized notion of most general unifier provides a numeric value which gives a measure of the exploited approximation. In this way, the SLD resolution is enhanced since it is possible both to handle uncertain or imprecise information, and to compute approximate answer substitutions, with an associated approximation-degree, when failures of the exact inference process occur. It can lead to the implementation of a more general PROLOG interpreter, without detracting from the elegance of the language.