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Peachtree Made Easy, 4th edition
Authors: John V. Hedtke
Venue:  (1998)

:Learn Peachtree the Made Easy Way!Peachtree offers a dynamic and easy-to-understand approach for all accounting functions. Expert authors John Hedtke and Connie Brenden provide real-world techniques for mastering accounting mattes such as general ledgers,journals,payrolls,purchase orders,and fixed asset data. Plus,step-by-step "Putting it to Work" sections show you how to streamline your work while offering valuable timesaving advice. This book is your complete guide to managing finances,reducing downtime and,most important,saving money! With expert advice,real-world examples,and in-depth explanations,Peachtree made easy helps you save time and money! Understand daily accounting functions with tutorials and references that show you how to install and configure Peachtree Accounting for Windows Create customized reports,set up general ledgers,and build up your business accounting information Manage your accounts payable transactions and purchase orders Set up payrollsenter and track employee information,calculate federal,state,and local taxes,and create quarter-to-date and year-to-date reports Organize time and billing information to increase accuracy in tracking hours Update and maintain inventory records through Peachtree's automated inventory tracking feature Learn to backup data quickly and easily with the new Backup Wizard Track job costs by job,phase,and cost code Add and dispose of fixed asset data and generate fixed asset management reports Inside! Money-saving coupons for Peachtree services and support from leading third-party vendors.
Photo Retouching with Abode PhotoShop, 1st edition
Authors: Gwen Lute
Venue:  (1999)

:With Adobe Photoshop, the skilled photographer's ability to retouch photos has become almost limitless. This unique manual teaches the specialized techniques for correcting photos using this technology. Included are professional techniques aimed specifically at photographers and photo-imaging enthusiasts. Readers will learn how to restore damaged photographs, correct for blemishes, change backgrounds, and add or subtract people from an image. Filled with practical examples, this book teaches everything from input via scanning or digital photography, to image manipulation, to final printed output. 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 A to Z of EDI, 2nd edition
Authors: Nahid Jilovec
Venue:  (1998)

:This second edition is perfectly timed to accompany IBM's AS/400 e-commerce strategy. It has been thoroughly updated to include information about the role of the Internet in electronic transactions. Jilovec also covers all the traditional aspects of EDI, including EDI software selection, choosing a VAN, and the mystery of EDI standards. 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
Cell-based layout techniques supporting gate-level voltage scaling for low power
Authors: Chingwei Yeh, Yin-Shuin Kang
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems (2001)

Gate-level voltage scaling is an approach that allows different supply voltages for different gates in order to achieve power reduction. Previous research focused on determining the voltage level for each gate and ascertaining the power saving capability of the approach via logic-level power estimation. In this correspondence, we present cell-based layout techniques that make the approach feasible. We first propose a new block layout style and a placement strategy to support the voltage scaling with conventional standard cell libraries. Then, we propose a new cell layout style with built-in multiple supply rails so that gate-level voltage scaling can be immediately embedded in a typical cell-based design flow. Experimental results show that proposed techniques maintain good power benefit while introducing moderate layout overhead.
A music recommendation system based on music data grouping and user interests
Authors: Hung-Chen Chen, Arbee L. P. Chen
Venue: Proceedings of the tenth international conference on Information and knowledge management (2001)

With the growth of the World Wide Web, a large amount of music data is available on the Internet. In addition to searching expected music objects for users, it becomes necessary to develop a recommendation service. In this paper, we design the Music Recommendation System (MRS) to provide a personalized service of music recommendation. The music objects of MIDI format are first analyzed. For each polyphonic music object, the representative track is first determined, and then six features are extracted from this track. According to the features, the music objects are properly grouped. For users, the access histories are analyzed to derive user interests. The content-based, collaborative and statistics-based recommendation methods are proposed, which are based on the favorite degrees of the users to the music groups. A series of experiments are carried out to show that our approach is feasible.
Computer Science: An Overview, 3rd edition
Authors: J. Glenn Brookshear
Venue:  (1993)

:New Highlights Includes a larger emphasis on the object-oriented paradigm and networking, including coverage of the World Wide Web and the Java Programming Language. Offers end-of-chapter "Questions of Ethics" in addition to discussions of ethics throughout the book. Contains new sections on digital circuitry, the client/server model, data compression, and digital representation of graphics. Provides a complete teaching package, including a new C++ lab manual, C and Pascal lab manuals, and a World Wide Web site.
Error-Control Convolutional Coding, 1st edition
Authors: Charles H. Lee
Venue:  (1997)

:Here is an exceptional reference for gaining first-hand theoretical and practical knowledge of error-control coding and decoding. This book examines the principles of rate-compatible punctured convolutional codes as well as combined coding, modulation and equalization for intersymbol interference channels. The author supplies sample codes for software simulations of practical digital communication systems, covers each class of codes in detail, and provides examples and simulation results.
Spatial relationship modeling and indexing for XML multimedia data retrieval
Authors: Byungwoo Kim, Venu Chakilam, Jong P. Yoon
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 ACM workshops on Multimedia: multimedia information retrieval (2001)

Multimedia information becomes available for many sources around the world exponentially; man people would like to use this information for various purposes, making the multi media database to be accessed by many users. This challenging situation led to the need for a solution that quickly and efficiently searches for and/or filters various types of multimedia information of user interest. MPEG-7 is a multimedia content description standard that describes multimedia contents so users can search, browse, and retrieve the contents more efficiently and effectively than they could using today's leading text-based search engines. The significance of spatial relationships has been pointed out by a number of researchers in spatial and image databases. Spatial relationship representations used by GIS (Geographic Information System) community are not enough to express image contents because they lack the expressive power. Therefore we propose the new improved spatial relationships that are suitable for expressing contents of images. In order to retrieve the desired multimedia contents, we have to search the appropriate Description Schemes (DSs) that describes structure and semantics of the multimedia data. MPEG-7 does not describe any indexing mechanism of those DSs. We may need some indexing mechanism in order to make it fast and efficient retrieval.
Adaptive Learning by Genetic Algorithms: Analytical Results and Applications to Economic Models
Authors: Herbert Dawid
Venue:  (1996)

:This book deals with the learning behavior of bounded rational agents in economic systems. In particular, the modeling of learning populations by genetic algorithms is studied in detail. After an extensive review and discussion of the existing literature in the first part, a mathematical analysis of the dynamic properties of genetic algorithm learning in the general framework of systems with a state dependent fitness function is provided. It is shown that coevolutionary economic models typically fall into this class and the usefulness of the analytical results derived is illustrated in several game theoretic and microeconomic models. The mathematical analysis is complemented by extensive simulation analyses. The last part of the book demonstrates how the obtained theory may be used to design the algorithm such that the learning of equilibria of the economic system is facilitated.
Complete Idiot's Pocket Guide to Windows
Authors: Alpha Books
Venue:  (1993)

:Price- and time-sensitive novice users will really enjoy this easy-to-use, take-along guide for this enormously popular graphical interface!Short information bites and screen shots cover only the truly essential tasks needed to use WindowsPresents a task-oriented style that provides an easy refresher on such topics as how to start programs from Windows and how to use menus and dialog boxesFeatures a mass market trim size and low page count that position this book as an impulse purchase and inexpensive addition to anyone's computer library
The Art of Objects: Object-Oriented Design and Architecture, 1st edition
Authors: Yun-Tung Lau
Venue:  (2000)

:The Art of Objects offers an extensive overview of the long-standing principles of object technology, along with leading-edge developments in the field. It will give you a greater understanding of design patterns and the know-how to use them to find effective solutions to a wide range of design challenges. And because the book maintains an approach independent of specific programming languages, the concepts and techniques presented here can be applied to any object-oriented development environment. Using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), The Art of Objects examines numerous static and dynamic practical object design patterns, illustrated by real-life case studies that demonstrate how to put the patterns to work. You will also find discussion of basic concepts of database management and persistent objects, and an introduction to advanced topics in object modeling and interface design patterns. Moving beyond the design level, the book also covers important concepts in object-oriented architecture. Specific topics include: Object creation and destruction, associations and links, aggregation, inheritance, and other object design fundamentals UML notation basics for static and dynamic modeling Common patterns in static design, including the object model for XML Relationship loops Persistent objects and object-relational mapping Advanced object modeling, including abstract classes, multiple inheritance, interfaces, inner classes, and components Dynamic object modeling, covering use case analysis, sequence diagrams, the client/server model, distributed objects, CORBA, and IDL Object-orientedarchitectures, including procedural processing, client/server, layered, multi-tier, and federated systems Each chapter presents exercises for self-study, and integrated case studies throughout the book illustrate the implementation of key concepts. In addition, fully functional Java code samples of the design patterns and case studies are available for download from Addison-Wesley's Web site (...
Adobe PhotoShop 5.5 Fundamentals with Imageready 2
Authors: Gary David Bouton
Venue:  (1999)

:Designed for all levels of expertise, but definitely NOT a beginner's book, Adobe Photoshop 5.5 Fundamentals with ImageReady 2 is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guide on the market today. Not only does it teach you how to use Photoshop 5.5 tools, but also how to make its key concepts part of your conceptual and creative processes. Author Gary David Bouton has designed a systematic approach to working with the software that reinforces and enhances your skills. He shows you what the creative process demands of you, and how you can meet those demands: from creating a cool Web site to integrating text from other programs; from the ins and outs of good typographic layouts to math formulas for successful output; and much, much more. Master the art of Photoshop selections, the most complex yet rewarding feature in Photoshop Get hands-on experience with Photoshop layers--layer masking, layer reordering, layer modes, and clipping groups are fully documented Learn in a way that integrates what you know with what you want to learn: two review chapters help you comprehend, develop a work style, and get the results you want in no time Create the slickest elements for a Web site: rollover buttons, image mapping, and GIF animation are fully explained, plus you learn to use Photoshop/ImageReady as the indispensable Web design tool Includes more than $400 in coupons for plug-ins and Photoshop-related goods Step-by-step tutorials on every topic, with images and other tutorial files included on the companion CD On the CD: All the files you need to complete more than 15 real-world Photoshop shop design assignments. Also, the Boutons have designed clipart, fonts, and textures that fit right into Photoshop. It also includes demo versions of Photoshop 5.5, ImageReady 2, and some of the hottest Photoshop plug-ins from Andromeda, Alien Skin, XAOS|tools, and others!
Color Invariance
Authors: Jan-Mark Geusebroek, Rein van den Boomgaard, Arnold W.M. Smeulders, Hugo Geerts
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (2001)

This paper presents the measurement of colored object reflectance, under different, general assumptions regarding the imaging conditions. We exploit the Gaussian scale-space paradigm for color images to define a framework for the robust measurement of object reflectance from color images. Object reflectance is derived from a physical reflectance model based on the Kubelka-Munk theory for colorant layers. Illumination and geometrical invariant properties are derived from the reflectance model. Invariance and discriminative power of the color invariants is experimentally investigated, showing the invariants to be successful in discounting shadow, illumination, highlights, and noise. Extensive experiments show the different invariants to be highly discriminative, while maintaining invariance properties. The presented framework for color measurement is well-founded in the physics of color as well as in measurement science. Hence, the proposed invariants are considered more adequate for the measurement of invariant color features than existing methods.
Practical software reuse
Authors: Michel Ezran, Maurizio Morisio, Colin Tully
Venue: Practitioner Series (2002)

This book is based on the authors' extensive experience of reuse and of software process improvement to provide a readable and balanced coverage of the subject. It includes how software reuse can be adopted successfully; how others have employed software reuse to benefit the business; how to understand the issues that affect the success (or otherwise) of software reuse.
Extraction and Optimization of B-Spline PBD Templates for Recognition of Connected Handwritten Digit Strings
Authors: Zhongkang Lu, Zheru Chi, Wan-Chi Siu
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (2002)

Recognition of connected handwritten digit strings is a challenging task due mainly to two problems: poor character segmentation and unreliable isolated character recognition. In this paper, we first present a rational B-spline representation of digit templates based on Pixel-to-Boundary Distance (PBD) maps. We then present a neural network approach to extract B-spline PBD templates and an evolutionary algorithm to optimize these templates. In total, 1,000 templates (100 templates for each of 10 classes) were extracted from and optimized on 10,426 training samples from the NIST Special Database 3. By using these templates, a nearest neighbor classifier can successfully reject 90.7 percent of nondigit patterns while achieving a 96.4 percent correct classification of isolated test digits. When our classifier is applied to the recognition of 4,958 connected handwritten digit strings (4,555 2-digit, 355 3-digit, and 48 4-digit strings) from the NIST Special Database 3 with a dynamic programming approach, it has a correct classification rate of 82.4 percent with a rejection rate of as low as 0.85 percent. Our classifier compares favorably in terms of correct classification rate and robustness with other classifiers that are tested.
ArcView Developer's Guide, 1st edition
Authors: Razzavi
Venue:  (1995)

:The ArcView Developer's Guide shows how to customize the ArcView 2 interface and develop individualized applications using Avenue, a simple but sophisticated object oriented development language. This book provides a practical, rapid introduction to object oriented programming language, and easy-to-use instructions and examples in writing scripts for all ArcView functions. 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
Data Communications: From Basics To Broadband, 3rd edition
Authors: William J. Beyda
Venue:  (1999)

:The scope. clarity, and readability of the latest edition of this widely used book make data communications accessible to the novice and vet at the same time challenging enough for the engineer or technical professional. By drawing on practical examples to explain technical concepts, this book demystifies data communications. It introduces the language of data communications, making the reader literate in relevant terminology, concepts, hardware, software. protocols. and architectures. The text begins with a thorough introduction to telecommunications. It then progresses logically from basic concepts to transmission and interface standards, data integrity. security, architectures. protocols. and networking. The third edition concludes with perspectives on current and future trends in digital telecommunications.New features in third edition:Provides enhanced coverage of the Internet: Access technologies, like Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), cable modems, and ISDN lines; Intranets versus the Internet, thin clients, and network computers.Includes expanded coverage of protocols: TCP/IP, SMTP MIME, HTTP Telnet. Rlogin, FTP, UDP SNMP, SLIP, and PPPDescribes the latest high-speed LAN environments: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, High-Speed Token Ring, and Layer 2-4 switching.Expands the coverage of network management: SNMP and RMON.Describes mechanisms used to enhance security: S/MIME, SSL, IPSec, and virtual private networks.Provides enhanced coverage of wireless networks: AMPS, ETACS, CDMA, TDMA, and GSM.Provides updates on interface and transmission technology: V.90-56 kbps modems versus traditional modems, USB and Firewire interfaces, andWDM.Explains changes in the telecommunications industry.Expands the glossary to include over 1,100 terms and acronyms.Offers a Companion Website with supplemental material. 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
Parallel-beam backprojection: an FPGA implementation optimized for medical imaging
Authors: Srdjan Coric, Miriam Leeser, Eric Miller, Marc Trepanier
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM/SIGDA tenth international symposium on Field-programmable gate arrays (2002)

Medical image processing in general and computerized tomography (CT) in particular can benefit greatly from hardware acceleration. This application domain is marked by computationally intensive algorithms requiring the rapid processing of large amounts of data. To date, reconfigurable hardware has not been applied to this important area. For efficient implementation and maximum speedup, fixed-point implementations are required. The associated quantization errors must be carefully balanced against the requirements of the medical community. Specifically, care must be taken so that very little error is introduced compared to floating-point implementations and the visual quality of the images is not compromised. In this paper, we present an FPGA implementation of the parallel-beam backprojection algorithm used in CT for which all of these requirements are met. We explore a number of quantization issues arising in backprojection and concentrate on minimizing error while maximizing efficiency. Our implementation shows significant speedup over software versions of the same algorithm, and is more flexible than an ASIC implementation. Our FPGA implementation can easily be adapted to both medical sensors with different dynamic ranges as well as tomographic scanners employed in a wider range of application areas including nondestructive evaluation and baggage inspection in airport terminals.
Point and Click Jobfinder: How to Get a Great Job Online
Authors: Seth Godin
Venue:  (1996)

:Need a job? Here's everything you need to give you the online job-search advantage. From starting up with America Online to all the best places to surf for a job on the Internet, as well as tactics for browsing the World Wide Web without getting lost, this quick and easy-to-use resource will get you up to speed fast. In under an hour, you can check out job resources like AOL's Career Center, learn how to put a resume online or hook into newsgroups and career chats. Use the enclosed America Online membership disk - with 10 free hours - to discover the wealth of jobfinding resources that are just a keystroke away!
Linux: I Didn't Know You Could Do That!, 1st edition
Authors: Nick Wells
Venue:  (1999)

:Discover Amazingly Cool Things You Can Do with Linux! Learn how to soup up your Linux box to suit your own personal style. Use the easy-to-follow instructions, tips, tricks, and valuable software included in this book to run your home office on Linux, set up a crash-free Web server, manage your finances, automate every day tasks, blast your MP3 tunes, and more!.
Mastering Mathematica
Authors: John W. Gray
Venue:  (1997)

:This new edition of Mastering Mathematica focuses on using Mathematica as a programming language, because programming in Mathematica is the best way to use the software to its fullest capacity. The book covers functional programming, imperative programming, rewrite programming, and object-oriented programming. It also addresses the use of Mathematica as a symbolic manipulator and a general tool for knowledge representation.
No One Lives Forever
Authors: CORPORATE Prima
Venue:  (2000)

:No One Lives Forever is an exciting new 3D shooter based in 1960s Europe. The main character, Cate Archer, is a spy who works for a secret service known as UNITY. Throughout the thirty-three single-player levels and fifteen additional multiplayer levels, the missions range from stealthy infiltration to all-out firefights. You have an arsenal of over twenty unique weapons and extravagant gadgets at your disposal. Cate Archer is unstoppable with the help of No One Lives Forever: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, which gives you:Thorough character dossiers on everyone from Cate Archer to Baroness DumasKiller mission objective coverageVital gadget infofrom the barrette lock-pick to the robotic poodleEssential walkthroughs for all thirty-three single-player levelsComprehensive weapons statsfrom the Petri .38 Airweight Revolver to the AK-47 Assault Rifle