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First Steps: Microsoft Power Point 97, 1st edition
Authors: Teresa Adams, Stella Smith
Venue:  (1998)

:Your first steps in learning a new computer program should help you become productive fast. This manual accomplishes that goal by showing you how to create the most common PowerPoint 97 documents. These first steps must also be easy to follow. PowerPoint 97 is a powerful program with so many features that it would be easy for a new student to become lost in its complexity. This manual is easy to follow because of its simple organization and consistent placement of instructions and figures.The steps you should follow are only on left-hand pages the figures showing how your screen should look arc only on right-hand pages. If your screen doesn't match the appropriate figure, it's easy to retrace the steps until you get it right. In addition, annotations on the figures point out menus, buttons and other objects required to follow the steps.
Windows on a New World: The Third Industrial Revolution
Authors: Joseph Finkelstein
Venue:  (1989)

:In the 18th century the First Industrial Revolution brought fundamental changes in the allocation of people, resources, and energy. In the Second Industrial Revolution the revolutionary impact of automobiles, photography, electric power, and industrial chemicals made the United States a foremost world power. A Third Industrial Revolution is coming about with a wave of new technologies. Crucial developments in the areas of CAD/CAM, fiber optics, lasers, holography, biogenetics, bioagriculture, and telecommunications are causing the world economy to be restructured in a new and profound way. Windows on a New World seeks to integrate some of these outstanding changes.
Learning Word Programming, 1st edition
Authors: Steven A. Roman
Venue:  (1998)

:This no-nonsense book delves into the core aspects of VBA programming, enabling users to increase their productivity and power over Microsoft Word. It takes the reader step-by-step through writing VBA macros and programs, illustrating how to generate tables of a particular format, manage shortcut keys, create FAX cover sheets, and reformat documents.
Special Edition Using Enterprise JavaBeans 2.0
Authors: Chuck Cavaness, Brian Keeton
Venue:  (2001)

:Special Edition Using EJB 2.0 starts with a description of how EJB fits into the big picture of J2EE development, then covers such topics as:Locating EJB's using JNDIManaging data with EJB Query LanguageBuilding JMS applications using the new Message-driven BeanPlanning EJB applications using design patternsLater chapters describe advanced development topics including interoperability, horizontal services and clustering. Throughout the book, the authors construct a component-based auction web site using the J2EE architecture as a practical example.
Teach Yourself Visual Basic 5 in 21 Days, 1st edition
Authors: Nathan Gurewich, Ori Gurewich
Venue:  (1998)

:Write successful, professional-quality programs using Visual Basic; add music, voice, and graphics to your applications; find out how to write your own dynamic link library (DLL); learn to use sprite controls and DirectDraw to affect animation; create your own ActiveX controls; build inter-program communications using OLE; implement a program that uses Windows API functions; and write Visual Basic programs that support multiple document interface (MDI).
A Multiple-Cut Analytic Center Cutting Plane Method for Semidefinite Feasibility Problems
Authors: Kim-Chuan Toh, Gongyun Zhao, Jie Sun
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (2002)

We consider the problem of finding a point in a nonempty bounded convex body $\Gamma$ in the cone of symmetric positive semidefinite matrices ${\cal S}^m_+$. Assume that $\Gamma$ is defined by a separating oracle, which, for any given $m\ti m$ symmetric matrix $\hat{Y}$, either confirms that $\hat Y \in \Gamma$ or returns several selected cuts, i.e., a number of symmetric matrices Ai, i=1,. . .,p, p\le p_{\max}$, such that $\Gamma$ is in the polyhedron $ \{ Y \in {\cal S}^m_+ \mid A_i \bullet Y \le A_i \bullet \hat{Y}, i=1,\ldots,p \}.$ We present a multiple-cut analytic center cutting plane algorithm. Starting from a trivial initial point, the algorithm generates a sequence of positive definite matrices which are approximate analytic centers of a shrinking polytope in ${\cal S}^m_+$. The algorithm terminates with a point in $\Gamma$ within $O(m^3p_{\max}/\epsilon^2)$ Newton steps (to leading order), where $\epsilon$ is the maximum radius of a ball contained in $\Gamma$.
The Art and Craft of Computing, 1st edition
Authors: Stefano Ceri, Dino Mandrioli, Licia Sbattella
Venue:  (1999)

:This book will provide students with a strong grounding in most of the major topics covered in introductory Computer Science courses, from algorithms and architectures to distributed systems and the Internet. Coverage of these topics is comprehensive and rigorous yet retains a practical focus with an emphasis on software engineering and computer programming. The Art and Craft of Computing: provides global coverage of the Computer Science discipline building progressively from fundamental principles uses the ANSI-C programming language throughout, a language that students can use to write programs relating to their own studies and real life introduces C++, a natural evolution of C that supports object-oriented programming takes a unique 'bottom up' approach to explain the functions of Computer Science, from the internals of computer structure and basic programming concepts to the externals of visible end-user applications has a helpful modular structure which enables students and lecturers to navigate quickly to topics specific to their individual needs contains a wealth of examples throughout the text, together with a wide range of exercises of varying degrees of depth and difficulty which allows students to put the theories and principles of Computer Science into practice
Network Programming for Microsoft Windows with Cdrom, 2nd edition
Authors: Anthony Jones, Jim Ohlund
Venue:  (2002)

:This updated edition provides the latest information about how to write applications that take advantage of the advanced networking protocols and technologies that Microsoft Windows XP supportsInternet Protocol (IP) versions 4 and 6, Pragmatic General Multicasting (PGM) protocol, Internet Group Management Protocol 3 (IGMPv3), IPv6 multicasting, the Network Location Awareness (NLA) namespace provider, the Winsock Provider Interface, 64-bit Winsock APIs, and Microsoft .NET. The book includes code samples in the Microsoft Visual Basic&reg;, Microsoft Visual C++&reg;, and Microsoft Visual C# development systems. The clear, concise, authoritative guide to writing high-performance, scalable Winsock applications using Microsoft's networking APIs plus IPv4 and IPv6 Internet protocols. * Discusses Winsock APIs and earlier versions of Windows networking APIs, plus advanced features of Winsock Direct for building massive, datacenter-scale applications * Dissects IPv4 and IPv6 protocolswith code samples and performance comparisonsalong with new IP multicasting features such as the PGM, IGMPv3 and ICMP6 protocols * Looks at advanced features of Winsock Direct for building large, datacenter scale applications, plus important networking facilities built into Microsoft Visual C#
Search Engines for the World Wide Web, 2nd edition
Authors: Alfred Glossbrenner, Emily Glossbrenner
Venue:  (1998)

:Search engines are the keys that unlock the information treasure houses of the Internet. Unfortunately, most people have no idea how to tap their power. Like software applications, each search engine has its own unique features. People who know how to use these features are able to focus their searches more sharply and are more likely to find the information they want. Each search engine also has its strengths and weaknesses. It is important to select the right search engine for the job. Users can learn about relative strengths and weaknesses spending a great deal of time using each engine, or they can simply buy Search Engines for the World Wide Web, 2nd Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide for clear, step-by-step, up-to-date chapters on each of the most popular Web search engines: AltaVista, Excite, HotBot, InfoSeek, Lycos, WebCrawler, and Yahoo! It also shows the reader how to quickly find particular people or companies via other search tools such as Four11, BigBook, and Big Yellow. Shows everyone how to find the information they want on the Internet-quickly, easily, and without frustration. Focuses on the very best search engines (AltaVista, Yahoo!, etc.), while briefly discussing lesser engines and resources. Previous edition sold 15,000 copies in 8 months. Published in Peachpit Press's popular "Visual QuickStart Guide" format for fast, easy reference.
Circuit Design of a High Speed and Low Power CMOS Continuous-time Current Comparator
Authors: Lu Chen, Bingxue Shi, Chun Lu
Venue: Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing (2001)

Current comparator is a fundamental component of current-mode analog integrated circuits. A novel high-performance continuous-time CMOS current comparator is proposed in this paper, which comprises one CMOS complementary amplifier, two resistive-load amplifiers and two CMOS inverters. A MOS resistor is used as the CMOS complementary amplifier's negative feedback. Because the voltage swings of the CMOS complementary amplifier are reduced by low input and output resistances, the delay time of the current comparator is shortened. Its power consumption can be reduced rapidly with the increase of input current. Simulation results based on 1.2 &mgr;m CMOS process model show the speed of the novel current comparator is comparable with those of the existing fastest CMOS current comparators, and its power consumption is the lowest, so it has the smallest power-delay product. Furthermore, the new current comparator occupies small area and is process-robust, so it is very suitable to high-speed and low-power applications.
What's wrong with APL2
Authors: James A. Brown
Venue: ACM SIGAPL APL Quote Quad (2000)

Design of a programming language is both an art and a science. A notation must be formally correct yet usable. Formal correctness is subject to rigorous analysis but usability is more difficult to measure. If there was only one correct formalism, language design would be easy --- identify the correct notation, implement it, and use it. Unfortunately there are many correct notations and reasonable people may have differing opinions as to which is more usable. This paper will discuss some features of APL2 which, while not exactly wrong, might have been more useful had a different choice been made. Unfortunately this is quite a short paper.
Capacitated location-allocation problems on a line
Authors: Moshe Eben-Chaime, Abraham Mehrez, Gad Markovich
Venue: Computers and Operations Research (2002)

For economic and other reasons, distribution networks are often constructed in hierarchies, where, due to high costs, high-level distribution channels are built in straight lines from which low-level channel branch. Branching facilities, too, may incur high costs and thus, their number, locations along the lines, and allocation of destinations to them are important components in system design, which can be accomplished by solving a series of capacitated location-allocation problems on a line. This problem is studied here and its properties are discussed, and appropriate mathematical optimization models formulated and their properties and complexity are also considered. Heuristic solution schemes and lower bounds on objective values are proposed for the models. The efficiency and effectiveness of these schemes are evaluated and more insight into the models is gained through a numerical study. The major conclusion is that the hierarchical structure considered is highly restrictive and imposes high costs. Therefore, its use must be properly justified.
Affiliate Selling: Building Revenue on the Web
Authors: Greg Helmstetter, Pamela Metivier
Venue:  (2000)

:Discover how you can take advantage of the most rapidly growing form of e-commerce. Affiliate selling has quickly mushroomed into one of the biggest sources of e-commerce revenue. In fact, experts predict that, within the next few years, affiliate sales will account for as much as 25 percent of all retail e-commerce. A major reason for this is that anyone with a Web site can start earning commissions by becoming an affiliate, and directing visitors to other sites that actually sell something. Written by pioneering experts in the field, this comprehensive guide clearly shows how to plan, implement, and manage a successful affiliate program on the Web. Helmstetter and Metivier detail the various types of affiliate programs and explain how to choose one that fits your goals. Individuals will learn where to register for free Web pages, how to build a virtual storefront, and how to add affiliate links to their sites. Merchants will discover how to start an affiliate program, extend their marketing reach, utilize third-party tools, and much more. Get hands-on advice and guidance on how to:*Select the right affiliate program *Implement the required technologies *Manage content development *Analyze traffic trends and drive traffic to a site *Avoid pitfalls and costly mistakes *Maximize commissions by refining the product mix, placement, and display
Creative Newsletters and Annual Reports: Designing Information
Authors: Rita Street, Roberta Street
Venue:  (1998)

:This is the expert's guide to newsletter, house organ, and annual report design: the best current work by the best design firms. Detailed case studies of a variety of different projects provide an insider's look at the process. It is an essential collection of work that successfully sells data to readers.
Game Design Theory and Practice, 2nd edition
Authors: Richard Rouse
Venue:  (2000)

:One of the most important but least discussed elements of a computer game is the gameplay that makes a game compelling and entertaining. Game Design: Theory & Practice focuses on this elusive topic and how you can ensure your title has the best gameplay possible. Richard Rouse discusses in detail key game design topics including game balancing, storytelling, non-linearity, player motivations, input/output, artificial intelligence, level design, and playtesting. This book delves into the entire breadth of interactive games, covering computer, console, and arcade titles, and spanning a variety of gaming genres including strategy, adventure, simulation, action, role-playing, sports, and wargames. Follow the entire game development process, from brainstorming a game idea, establishing the focus, and determining the storytelling mode to getting the gameplay working, documenting the design, and playtesting. Learn the techniques of top game designers through in-depth interviews: Chris Crawford, Balance of Power, Eastern Front (1941) Ed Logg, Asteroids, Centipede, Gauntlet Jordan Mechner, Prince of Persia, Karateka, The Last Express Sid Meier, Civilization, Pirates!, Railroad Tycoon, Gettysburg! Steve Meretzky, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Planetfall Will Wright, SimCity, The Sims Understand the elements that make a game successful through detailed analysis of Centipede, Tetris, Loom, Myth: The Fallen Lords, and The Sims. Find out how to most effectively document your game ideas, including the use of the focus, design document, story bible, script, and technical specification. A complete sample design document in the appendix illustrates the principles of good gamedevelopment documentation. Author Biography: Richard Rouse III is a computer game designer, programmer, and writer at Surreal Software. Among his credits are Centipede 3D, Odyssey: The Legend of Nemesis, Damage Incorporated, and the PlayStation 2 version of Drakan. Rouse has written extensively about game design for publications including Game Developer, SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics, Gamasutra, and Inside Mac Games. END.
On the Bounded Slope Condition and the Validity of the Euler Lagrange Equation
Authors: Arrigo Cellina
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2001)

Under the bounded slope condition on the boundary values of a minimization problem for a functional of the gradient of u, we show that a continuous minimizer w is, in fact, Lipschitzian. An application of this result to prove the validity of the Euler Lagrange equation for w is presented.
Object Oriented Design Measurement, 1st edition
Authors: Scott A. Whitmire
Venue:  (1997)

:Based on a thorough study of measurement theory, category theory, and a strong mathematic foundation, Scott Whitmire presents his own formal model of objects - a ground-breaking development for object-oriented design measurement. Using this model, or any other formal model, you can create a custom metric for any design characteristic you can describe through careful observation. This indispensable book guides you through the development process for nine unique design characteristics, including a controversial new "quality of abstraction" characteristic, which combines Sufficiency, Completeness, and Cohesion to help you determine the extent to which components include all the features required of your design.
Evolutionary Computation: Towards a New Philosophy of Machine Intelligence, 2nd edition
Authors: David B. Fogel
Venue:  (1999)

:In this revised and significantly expanded second edition, distinguished scientist David B. Fogel presents the latest advances in both the theory and practice of evolutionary computation to help you keep pace with developments in this fast-changing field.. "In-depth and updated, Evolutionary Computation shows you how to use simulated evolution to achieve machine intelligence. You will gain current insights into the history of evolutionary computation and the newest theories shaping research. Fogel carefully reviews the "no free lunch theorem" and discusses new theoretical findings that challenge some of the mathematical foundations of simulated evolution. This second edition also presents the latest game-playing techniques that combine evolutionary algorithms with neural networks, including their success in playing competitive checkers. Chapter by chapter, this comprehensive book highlights the relationship between learning and intelligence.. "Evolutionary Computation features an unparalleled integration of history with state-of-the-art theory and practice for engineers, professors, and graduate students of evolutionary computation and computer science who need to keep up-to-date in this developing field.
Fitting a Line to Three or Four Points on a Plane
Authors: Steven P. Ellis
Venue: SIAM Review (2002)

Linear regression and principal components analysis are examples of plane fitting methods. Plane fitting is a very important activity in multivariate statistical analysis. The geometry of plane fitting is surprisingly complex, but general insights into it can be gained by considering the problem of fitting a line (``one-dimensional plane'') to only three or four bivariate, quantitative data points. Graphical analysis reveals that any line fitting method must have ``singularities,'' i.e., data sets near which the line fitting method is unstable. (For example, collinear data sets are the singularities of least squares linear regression.) Singularities can be classified according to the effects they have on the behavior of the line fitting method and those effects can be quantified as well. The dimension of (``degrees of freedom'' in) the set of all singularities of a line fitting method is related to the probability of getting a data set near a singularity. These ideas are illustrated in principal component analysis and least squares and least absolute deviation linear regression.
Integrating mathematics and composition instruction
Authors: Joseph Kirtland, Pau-San Hoh
Venue: PRIMUS: problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies (2002)

To counter students' sometimes fragmented approach to learning core skills, the authors have developed an integrated approach for teaching mathematics and writing to freshmen. The same students are enrolled in both an introductory level mathematics and a composition class. The goals are to strengthen mathematical skills, develop writing competencies, and foster interdisciplinary awareness. The foundation of this one semester two-course cluster is the creation of a unified learning environment in which writing is used to cultivate mathematical understanding and mathematics is used to develop writing skills.
Watch It: The Risky Promises and Promising Risks of Information Technology for Education
Authors: Nicholas C. Burbules, Thomas Callister
Venue:  (1999)

:This book takes a close look at the complex and contradictory consequences of new technologies in the classroom. In a series of interrelated essays, the authors explore such issues as access, credibility, new approaches to reading and writing, the glut of information, privacy, censorship, commercialization, and online community.
Resolving webuser on the fly
Venue: ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society (2002)

Identity authentication systems and procedures are rapidly becoming one of the central issues in the practice and study of information systems development and security. Requirements for Web Transaction Security (WTS) include strong authentication of user, non-repudiation and encryption of all traffic. In this paper, we present an effective mechanism involving two different channels, which addresses the prime concerns involved in the security of the Electronic Commerce Transactions (ECT) viz. the user authentication and the non-repudiation. Although the product is primarily targeted to provide a fillip to the transaction carried out over the web, this product can also be effectively used for transactions that are carried out other than Internet where user authentication is required.
Maintaining Stream Statistics over Sliding Windows
Authors: Mayur Datar, Aristides Gionis, Piotr Indyk, Rajeev Motwani
Venue: SIAM Journal on Computing (2002)

We consider the problem of maintaining aggregates and statistics over data streams, with respect to the last N data elements seen so far. We refer to this model as the sliding window model. We consider the following basic problem: Given a stream of bits, maintain a count of the number of 1's in the last N elements seen from the stream. We show that, using $O(\frac{1}{\epsilon} \log^2 N)$ bits of memory, we can estimate the number of 1's to within a factor of $1 + \epsilon$. We also give a matching lower bound of $\Omega(\frac{1}{\epsilon}\log^2 N)$ memory bits for any deterministic or randomized algorithms. We extend our scheme to maintain the sum of the last N positive integers and provide matching upper and lower bounds for this more general problem as well. We also show how to efficiently compute the Lp norms ($p \in [1,2]$) of vectors in the sliding window model using our techniques. Using our algorithm, one can adapt many other techniques to work for the sliding window model with a multiplicative overhead of $O(\frac{1}{\epsilon}\log N)$ in memory and a $1 +\epsilon$ factor loss in accuracy. These include maintaining approximate histograms, hash tables, and statistics or aggregates such as sum and averages.
An object-oriented extension of XML for autonomous web applications
Authors: Hasan M. Jamil, Giovanni A. Modica
Venue: Proceedings of the eleventh international conference on Information and knowledge management (2002)

While the idea of extending XML to include object-oriented features has been gaining popularity in general, the potential of inheritance in document design has not been well recognized in contemporary research. In this paper we demonstrate that XML with dynamic inheritance aids better document designs and decreased management overheads and support increased autonomy. As an extended application, we point out that dynamic inheritance also helps effective automated web portal and ontology designs.We present an object-oriented extension to the language of XML to include dynamic inheritance and describe a middle layer that implements our system. We explain our system with several practical examples.