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The E-Auction Insider: How to Get the Most out of Your Online Experience
Authors: Dave Taylor, Susan M. Cooney
Venue:  (2000)

:The e-Auction Insider is written by a true auction insider,Dave Taylor,the president of iTrack,a popular internet auction tracking service. The book is full of insider tips that explain the secrets and strategies of online auctioning,including: research to do before you auction your item; reserve price auctions; escrow services and fees; and global auction situations. Whether you're looking for art and antiques,computers and electronics,or even a house,browsing online auction sites can be both fun and educational. But so many auction sites and items - hundreds of new items are added every second - getting the right item for the right price or selling your own merchandise for the best price can be quite a challenge. With The e-Auction Insider,you will learn insightful strategies and secrets for getting the most out of bidding,buying,and selling online. Packed with Insider Tips,this revealing reference explains how auction sites work,how to navigate sites to find the items you want,how and when to bid,how to complete transactions,how to understand privacy and security issues,and much more. You'll also get a listing of 50 of the best auction sites,including both general interest and specialized sites. No matter what you level of experience,the tips in this book will make you a savvy player in the exciting world of online auctions. COVERAGE INCLUDES: *Information on reserve auctions and automatic bidding *How to use site search systems to find and track the items you want *Ways to enhance your own listing when offering items in an auction *Things to know before you start to bid or list an item for sale *How to protect yourself inhigh-ticket auctions and understand third-party escrow services *How to use various bidder/seller feedback systems and features on eBay,Yahoo!,and FairMarket auction sites *Listings of useful Web sites and organizations
Characterization of Stationary Discrete-Time Gaussian Reciprocal Processes over a Finite Interval
Authors: Bernard C. Levy, Augusto Ferrante
Venue: SIAM Journal on Matrix Analysis and Applications (2002)

This paper examines the class of stationary discrete-time multivariate Gaussian reciprocal processes defined over a finite interval [0,N]. The matrix covariance function of such processes obeys a second-order self-adjoint difference equation whose structure is described by a symplectic matrix pencil. The canonical form of symplectic matrix pencils obtained in [Ferrante and Levy, Linear Algebra Appl., 274 (1998), pp. 259--300] is employed to characterize and classify stationary Gaussian reciprocal processes. It is shown that each class of n-dimensional reciprocal processes with fixed reciprocal dynamics is parametrized by n real parameters.
Logic synthesis for low power
Authors: Luca Benini, Giovanni De Micheli
Venue: Logic Synthesis and Verification (2001)

Energy-efficient design of integrated ciecuits requires specialized tools and technologies. This chapter surveys some of the most important contributions in logic synthesis for achieving low-power consumption, by means of gete-level and register-transfer level restructuring. It presents also specialized techniques that leverage specific low-power silicon technologies.
Comparative file I/O methods in APL2
Authors: Nancy Wheeler
Venue: ACM SIGAPL APL Quote Quad (2000)

This paper will discuss the state of file I/O in APL2. The intent is to educate the readers on the options open to them so that they can choose the file I/O method most suitable for their needs.Topics will include evolution of file I/O over the years, current status on a platform-by-platform basis, mainframe to workstation migration issues, suitability of the different methods available for various tasks, and performance notes.
Data Fitting Problems with Bounded Uncertainties in the Data
Authors: G. A. Watson
Venue: SIAM Journal on Matrix Analysis and Applications (2000)

An analysis of a class of data fitting problems, where the data uncertainties are subject to known bounds, is given in a very general setting. It is shown how such problems can be posed in a computationally convenient form, and the connection with other more conventional data fitting problems is examined. The problems have attracted interest so far in the special case when the underlying norm is the least squares norm. Here the special structure can be exploited to computational advantage, and we include some observations which contribute to algorithmic development for this particular case. We also consider some variants of the main problems and show how these too can be posed in a form which facilitates their numerical solution.
Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation '99: Neural Networks and Advanced Control Strategies, 1st edition
Authors: M. Mohammadian
Venue:  (1999)

:This edited volume is dedicated to the theory and applications of Neural Networks and Advanced Intelligent Control Strategies. The book consists of 64 accepted research papers from the 1999 International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modeling, Control and Automation - CIMCA'99. The research papers presented in this book cover new techniques and applications in the areas of Neural Networks, Advanced and Intelligent Control Strategies for Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation. 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
CCIE Resource Library, 2nd edition
Authors: Andrew Bruce Caslow, Huitema
Venue:  (1999)

:CCIE RESOURCE LIBRARY--2000 EDITION A three-book set containing: Cisco Certification: Bridges, Routers & Switches for CCIEs by Andrew Bruce Caslow The Bestselling CCIE Prep Guide and on the Job Reference! This guide is designed to dramatically improve your odds of passing the CCIE exam through use of proven test preparation techniques, including internetwork "issue spotting," troubleshooting, and analysis skills. Learn major test taking strategies. By categorizing and ordering internetworking topics, you will build a systematic study scheme. The hands-on format covers step-by-step configuration issues, expert use of Cisco IOS Show commands, and detailed analysis of Cisco IOS debugging tools. After using this book to prepare for the exam, you will treasure it as a comprehensive reference for both technical reference and problem solving. Routing in the Internet-NEW SECOND EDITION! by Christian Huitema The Classic Book on Internet Routing Fully Updated! Written by the former Chair of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), this book presents all the latest advances in Internet routing--so crucial to the Cisco networking professional. Topics covered include: principles of Internet architecture, RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, CIDR, and policy routing. Advanced topics such as IP multicasting, resource reservation, mobile IP, and IPv6, the next generation IP protocol, are also covered. ATM, Volume III: Internetworking with ATM BY Uyless Black Learn How ATM Supports Efficient Internetworking! This is the definitive guide to this crucial topic by widely respectedcommunications specialist and bestselling author, Uyless Black, who is known for straight talk about complex technologies. Topics covered include: Multiprotocol Over ATM, Classical IP Over ATM, Frame Relay and ATM, and LANE (local area network emulation).
Migrating to Office 2000: The Corporate Desktop Reference
Authors: Laura Stewart
Venue:  (2000)

:Have you ever gone home on Friday, only to come back on Monday to an entirely new suite of applications on your desktop? Ever fumbled through menus and screens trying to figure out how to do the same work you've always had to do. Frustrating, isn't it? Migrating to Office 2000 is designed for the common "victim" of upgrading to a new software package. Even the most savvy users struggle to return to productivity in the wake of upgrades, and what you are looking for is just what has changed. This book doesn't focus on reasons to upgrade or total cost of ownership discussionjust where the buttons are now so you can go on with your work.
Using FoxPro 2.6 for Windows
Authors: Wayne Lampel
Venue:  (1994)

:From beginners to advanced database system developers, this comprehensive book covers the gamut of FoxPro for Windows. Readers learn the basics of database design and use, as well as expert techniques for programming, using FoxPro on a network, and more.Covers SQL, networking, RQBE, Rushmore, multi-user capabilities, and morePacked with professional tips, notes, cautions, and troubleshooting Q&AsCross-indexed so readers learn how the various FoxPro capabilities relate and work together
The intelligent pen: toward a uniform treatment of electronic documents
Authors: Marcel Götze, Stefan Schlechtweg, Thomas Strothotte
Venue: Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Smart graphics (2002)

This paper introduces the intelligent pen metaphor, an approach to uniformly treat interaction with electronic documents, especially for marking and annotating a document. This enables an easier handling of electronic documents also for novice and inexperienced users. Interaction tasks are combined in one metaphor that is well known to the user from his or her daily work with paper documents. We also present a prototypical implementation that exploits an alternative user interface to offer additional support for these users. All information added to the document by a user is stored together with the original text allowing an easy document exchange and thus having influence on collaborative work. The main contribution of this paper is the support of interactive learning processes. This pertains to active reading as well as document navigation.
Tomes of Delphi 3: Win32 Graphical Api
Authors: Kenneth Harrison, Phillip Dorcas
Venue:  (1998)

:A comprehensive reference to all of the Win 32 API function calls used to display graphics and user interface elements, this book highlights such topics as drawing primitives, color palette management, regions, and paths. The highly innovative InstallShield and DemoShield software are included on the CD-ROM.
Unreal Tournament: Official Strategy Guide
Authors: Bart G. Farkas, Eddie Parker
Venue:  (2000)

:BradyGames Unreal Tournament Official Strategy Guide features Killer Strategies to face the toughest and smartest bots ever seen in a first-person shooter. A Walkthrough of all the missions with detailed descriptions of tactics, terrian and item locations. Cheatsfind out how to get God Mode, Infinite Ammo and more. All weapons listed with specific strategies for any situation.
Success and Failure Factors in Software Reuse
Authors: M. Morisio, M. Ezran, C. Tully
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering (2002)

This paper aims at identifying some of the key factors in adopting or running a company-wide software reuse program. Key factors are derived from empirical evidence of reuse practices, as emerged from a survey of projects for the introduction of reuse in European companies: 24 such projects performed from 1994 to 1997 were analyzed using structured interviews. The projects were undertaken in both large and small companies, working in a variety of business domains, and using both object-oriented and procedural development approaches. Most of them produce software with high commonality between applications, and have at least reasonably mature processes. Despite that apparent potential for success, around one-third of the projects failed. Three main causes of failure were not introducing reuse-specific processes, not modifying nonreuse processes, and not considering human factors. The root cause was a lack of commitment by top management, or nonawareness of the importance of those factors, often coupled with the belief that using the object-oriented approach or setting up a repository seamlessly is all that is necessary to achieve success in reuse. Conversely, successes were achieved when, given a potential for reuse because of commonality among applications, management committed to introducing reuse processes, modifying nonreuse processes, and addressing human factors. While addressing those three issues turned out to be essential, the lower-level details of how to address them varied greatly: for instance, companies produced large-grained or small-grained reusable assets, did or did not perform domain analysis, did or did not use dedicated reuse groups, used specific tools for the repository or no tools. As far as these choices are concerned, the key point seems to be the sustainability of the approach and its suitability to the context of the company.
The Advantage Series: Excel 2002- Complete, 1 edition
Authors: Sarah E. Hutchinson, Glen J. Coulthard
Venue:  (2001)

The Advantage Series presents the Feature-Method-Practice approach to computer software applications to today's technology and business students. This series implements an efficient and effective learning model, which enhances critical thinking skills and provides students and faculty with complete application coverage.Table of contentsChapter 1: Creating a WorksheetChapter 2: Modifying a WorksheetChapter 3: Formatting and PrintingChapter 4: Analyzing Your DataChapter 5: Presenting Your DataChapter 6: Performing CalculationsChapter 7: Managing Worksheets and WorkbooksChapter 8: Managing Worksheet ListsChapter 9: Decision Making Using ExcelChapter 10: Automating and Extending ExcelChapter 11: Developing Applications Using ExcelChapter 12: Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
Using Basic, 2nd edition
Authors: Tom Rugg, Phil Feldman
Venue:  (1993)

:The classic beginning programmer's resource for learning BASIC!Explores all the latest BASIC versions, including Visual Basic for Windows and MS-DOSIncludes a comprehensive instant reference with examples of each BASIC keywordAdvanced topics include graphics, memory management, error trapping, and more
CorelDRAW Studio Techniques
Authors: David Huss, Gary Priester
Venue:  (1998)

:Learn how the pros do it from two Corel World Design Contest grandprize winners. Discover little known tips,techniques,and trade secrets from "Corel PHOTO-PAINT Guru" David Huss & "Makeover Maven" Gary Priester - available only in this officially endorsed CorelPRESS guide! Detailed,step-by-step tutorials and idea-generating,full-color examples walk you through dozens of advanced projects from creating rich 3D effects to merging CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT for award-winning results. Plus,you'll learn how to apply Huss & Priester's techniques to all of your own projects,including professional-level Web-page design. Straight from the experts' studios to yours,CorelDRAW Studio Techniques reveals the best-kept secrets of the industry!
Mastering WordPerfect 9
Authors: Alan Simpson, Gordon McComb
Venue:  (1999)

:Whether you're new to WordPerfect or already an experienced user, you won't find a more valuable resource than Mastering WordPerfect 9. This book offers comprehensive, crystal-clear coverage of standard features, the latest improvements, and the most advanced techniques - you'll find hundreds of surefire ways to improve the quality of your documents. If you want to be an efficient WordPerfect user and get the most out of the newest release, you've come to the right source.
The On-Line Learning Handbook
Authors: Alan Jolliffe
Venue:  (2001)

:"The Online Learning Handbook will help you create learning materials that learners will actually want to use. It is useful for many people, including teachers, lecturers, tutors, trainers and facilitators, information managers, project managers, mentors and anyone with an interest in developing, redeveloping or putting existing material on the Web."--BOOK JACKET.
Abstract Algebra Applications with Maple, 1st edition
Authors: Richard E. Klima, Ernest Stitzinger, Neil Sigmon
Venue:  (2000)

:Abstract Algebra Applications with Maple opens the door to cryptography, coding, Polya counting theory, and the many other areas dependent on abstract algebra. The authors have carefully integrated Maple V throughout the text, enabling readers to see realistic examples of the topics discussed without struggling with the computations. It includes a first-chapter review of the mathematics required - groups, rings, and finite fields - and a Maple tutorial in the appendix along with detailed treatments of coding, cryptography, and Polya theory applications.
The benefits of a long engagement: from contextual design to the co-realisation of work affording artefacts
Authors: Mark Hartswood, Rob Procter, Roger Slack, James Soutter, Alex Voß, Mark Rouncefield
Venue: Proceedings of the second Nordic conference on Human-computer interaction (2002)

This paper critically examines Beyer and Holtzblatt's contextual design methodology. As a way of addressing what we argue are contextual design's limitations, we propose co-realisation, a methodology that calls for a long engagement: i.e., a longitudinal commitment from designers to building a shared practice with users. We illustrate what doing co-realisation means as practice with extracts taken from case studies of two projects.
Microsoft Office 2000; Illustrated Second Course, 1st edition
Authors: Marie L. Swanson, Lisa Friedrichsen, David W. Beskeen, Jennifer A. Duffy, Tara O'Keefe, Elizabeth Eisner Reding
Venue:  (1999)

:Part of the Illustrated Series, this text offers a quick, visual, step-by-step approach for learning the more advanced features of the applications in the Microsoft Office 2000 Premium package.
Balancing configurability and efficiency in network support tools
Authors: Hugo Miranda, Luís Rodrigues
Venue: Proceedings of the 9th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: beyond the PC: new challenges for the operating system (2000)

New applications require dynamic configuration capability. A protocol kernel is a middleware application that glues a user defined set of protocols, allowing them to cooperate. One difficult in building protocol kernels is to balance the flexibility of adding and removing protocols with the efficiency of the mechanisms that support them. The paper presents an novel attempt to balance these requirements, extending recent results in this area. The proposed system, called Apia has the capability of dynamically select the protocols to be used, on a per message basis while allowing run-time reconfiguration of protocol stacks.
XML, web services, and XML
Authors: Win Treese
Venue: netWorker (2002)

Ever since the concept of "Web services" was defined, there have been questions about their security. Early specifications for Web services paid little attention to security, other than to note that security was going to be an issue someday. Depending on whom you talk to, Web services have either forged ahead without much security or limped along over security worries. In the past few months, many more detailed proposals for Web-services security have emerged. The important questions now, of course, involve not only the efficacy of these proposed systems, but whether anyone will actually use them.
Jdbc: Database Programming with J2ee with Cdrom
Authors: Art Taylor
Venue:  (2002)

:The in-depth programmer's guide to database access with JDBC 3.0. The definitive JDBC tutorial and reference Covers the JDBC 3.0 API Java design patterns for JDBC and best-practice programming techniques JSP Web database development with JSPs and servlets, RMI multi-tier development, and EJB-based database integrationJDBC gives Java developers the power to database-enable virtually any application, on virtually any platform, using virtually any database. In this book, leading JDBC expert Art Taylor combines an expert JDBC tutorial and a definitive API reference that provides thorough and detailed coverage of the new JDBC 3.0 standard. Taylor brings together code examples, design patterns, and expert programming techniques for J2EE programming. Code examples include Web development, GUI programming with Swing, servlets, JSPs, EJBs, and RMI. Coverage includes: Web database development capabilities leveraging JavaServer Pages(tm) and servlets Database access using Enterprise JavaBeans(tm) components Creating a GUI-based database browser using Swing JDBC 3.0 support for scrollable cursors, batch updates, and connection pooling DataSource lookup using JNDI Using Blobs with JDBC Dynamic SQL using JDBC database metadataIf you write database applications with Java(tm), one book delivers all the expertise and insight you need to maximize their power and performance: JDBC: Database Programming with J2EE. 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
Quantitative Data Analysis for Social Scientists
Authors: Alan Bryman, Duncan Cramer
Venue:  (1994)

:Most introductions to the techniques of statistical analysis concentrate on the often complex statistical formulae involved. Many students find these formulae extremely daunting, yet in practice computers are increasingly used to perform the same calculations in seconds. Quantitative Data Analysis for Social Scientists is designed as a non-technical guide, ignoring the traditional formulaic methods and introducing students to the most widely used computer package for analysing quantitative data. This is the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), whose most recently released versions (for both mainframe computers and IBM-compatible personal computers) are here employed. The authors have assumed no previous familiarity with either statistics or computing, and take the reader step-by-step through each of the techniques for which SPSS can be used. Each technique is illustrated by sets of data through which the reader can work, and tested again at the end of each chapter. Answers to the exercises are provided at the end of the book. Designed specifically for social scientists, the book will be essential reading for psychology, sociology, social policy and history students following courses in statistics, data analysis or research methods.
Oracle Xml Handbook (Book/CD-ROM Package)
Authors: Ben Chang, Mark Scardina
Venue:  (2000)

:From the only official publisher of Oracle Press books comes this unique resourceOracle XML Handbook. This one-of-a-kind reference explains the XML standard,how to create XML documents,and how XML will transform legacy systems integration involving e-commerce initiatives. As more corporations migrate to an eBusiness model using Oracle8iTHE database for Internet computingit's crucial for all of you Web developers to learn to use XML in the Oracle environment. This is your book. Create Powerful XML applications for the Oracle Environment. Develop and deploy robust,cross-platform documents and applications on the Oracle Internet Platform with XMLthe flexible markup language that's revolutionizing the way information is presented,stored,and processed on the Internet. Written by the Oracle XML Development Team,this authoritative handbook explains how to create XML documents and integrate legacy data systems with eCommerce initiatives. Included is a bonus CD-ROM containing JDeveloper 3. 1 and Oracle Business Components for Java,Java and Java 2 parsers,and the XSQL Servlet. Create and parse XML using Java,C,C++,and PL/SQL XML parsers Transform XML into other text-based formats using the XSL processor Use the Java class generator to send XML data from Web applications Develop robust applications for the Oracle8i database with Java XML components Deliver dynamic Web content using the XSQL Servlet Develop applications for the oracle Application Server Store documents as XML in Oracle8i Internet File System (iFS) Search XML documents with interMedia text Build anOracle8i-driven XML-enabled Web site