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CD and Dvd Recording for Dummies
Authors: Mark L. Chambers, Galen Gruman, Barbara Assadi
Venue:  (2002)

:Covers popular recording software for both PCs and Macs Get the scoop on selecting and installing the right recorder The fun and easy way to create your own high-quality CDs and DVDs Confused by CD-RW, DVD-RAM, and the rest of the recordable disc alphabet soup? Relax! With this book at your side, you'll find the right recorder for your needs, get up to speed on popular recording software (like Easy CD Creator, Toast, and iDVD), and start creating high-quality MP3, photo, and multimedia discs  complete with menus and labels. For more plain-English advice, see: The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart!*Find listings of all our books*Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte*Sign up for daily eTips.
An approximation algorithm for a bottleneck k-Steiner tree problem in the Euclidean plane
Authors: Lusheng Wang, Zimao Li
Venue: Information Processing Letters (2002)

We study a bottleneck Steiner tree problem: given a set P = {p1, p2 ..., pn} of n terminals in the Euclidean plane and a positive integer k, find a Steiner tree with at most k Steiner points such that the length of the longest edges in the tree is minimized. The problem has applications in the design of wireless communication networks. We give a ratio-1.866 approximation algorithm for the problem.
Efficient and Reliable A Posteriori Error Estimators for Elliptic Obstacle Problems
Authors: Andreas Veeser
Venue: SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis (2001)

A posteriori error estimators are derived for linear finite element approximations to elliptic obstacle problems. These estimators yield global upper and local lower bounds for the discretization error. Here discretization error means the sum of two contributions: the distance between continuous and discrete solution in the energy-norm and some quantity that is related to the distance of continuous and discrete contact set. Moreover, the local error indicators in the interior of the discrete contact set reduce to quantities that measure only data resolution.
Feynman Lectures on Computation
Authors: Richard Phillips Feynman
Venue:  (1998)

:From 1983 to 1986, the legendary physicist and teacher Richard Feynman gave a course at Caltech called "Potentialities and Limitations of Computing Machines." Although the lectures are over ten years old, most of the material is timeless and presents a "Feynmanesque" overview of many standard and some not-so-standard topics in computer science. These include compatibility, Turing machines (or as Feynman said, "Mr. Turing's machines"), information theory, Shannon's Theorem, reversible computation, the thermodynamics of computation, the quantum limits to computation, and the physics of VLSI devices. Taken together, these lectures represent a unique exploration of the fundamental limitations of digital computers. Feynman's philosophy of learning and discovery comes through strongly in these lectures. He constantly points out the benefits of playing around with concepts and working out solutions to problems on your own - before looking at the back of the book for the answers. As Feynman says in the lectures: "If you keep proving stuff that others have done, getting confidence, increasing the complexities of your solutions - for the fun of it - then one day you'll turn around and discover that nobody actually did that one! And that's the way to become a computer scientist."
BotGuide: The Internet's Hottest Tools That Work the Web for You
Authors: Michael Wolff, Ben Greenman, Peter Rutten
Venue:  (1999)

:Michael Wolff and Peter Rutten, with Ben Greenman. "Bots" refers to robots that perform mundate, time-consuming tasks for us. Bots can inform you of every mention of your name on the internet, remind you of your mother's birthday, and notify you of the news events in your areas of interest. This guide directs readers to Web sites that offer such bots, describes what the bots do, and rates how useful and valuable they are.
MCSE Exchange 2000 Administration: Exam 70-224
Authors: David V. Watts, Will Willis
Venue:  (2001)

:MCSE Exchange 2000 Administration Exam Cram is an intense study guide for IT professionals serious about passing the popular MCSE Windows 2000 elective exam "Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server" (70-224). The book's topics cover key exam objectives such as installing and upgrading Exchange 2000 Server, managing recipient objects, monitoring and managing messaging connectivity, and restoring system functionality and user data. Includes industry favorite Exam Cram features like test-taking strategies, tear-out cram sheets, warnings on trick questions, and realistic practice questions.
MFC Programming from the Ground Up, 2nd edition
Authors: Herbert Schildt, Frank Crockett
Venue:  (1998)

:Herb Schildt, the world's leading programming author, has teamed up with Microsoft's MFC specialist Frank Crockett to create this completely updated and expanded Second Edition of the best-selling MFC Programming from the Ground Up. Let these two experts bring you up to speed on MFC's newest features with this step-by-step guide that covers the full-range of MFC programming. This fast-paced tutorial provides ready-to-run examples, programming pointers, and insider tips. Whether you're a seasoned Windows programmer looking for a quick migration path to MFC or a beginner just learning to program for Windows, MFC Programming from the Ground Up has everything that you need.
Fireworks Windows MAC: Visual QuickStart Guide
Authors: Sandee Cohen
Venue:  (1998)

:Takes an easy, visual approach to teaching Fireworks, where pictures guide you through the software and show you what to do; works like a reference book - you look up what you need and then get straight to work; no long-winded passages - concise, straightforward commentary explains what you need to know; companion web site at www.peachpit.com/vqs/fireworks gives you custom brushes, patterns, gradients, and more to customize and enhance Fireworks.
Network+ Exam Prep with Cdrom
Authors: Melissa Craft, Will Willis, David Watts
Venue:  (1999)

:Covers a wide range of vendor-neutral networking technologies and skills, such as configuring, installing, troubleshooting and maintaining network interface cards, hubs, routers, switches, servers, RAID technologies and clustering technologies. Focuses on necessary management skills, including managing a support/help desk center, supporting end users, and working in conjunction with management and other technicians. Discusses developing a documentation system and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Describes in detail all phases of networking, including implementation, administration, support, and network management. Features real-world examples, interactive activities, and hands-on projects that reinforce key concepts to help the reader prepare for the exam. Many of those who are already A+ certified will want to upgrade to the higher level Network+ credential, which is targeted for an intermediate level of technical expertise. Network+ certification is a vendor-neutral industry-wide recognition of networking knowledge. Those with Network+ certifications will be able to transfer their skills and credentials from the IT industry to other business and government locations. Contains two interactive practice exams that feature questions arranged in similar format to the ones found on the exam, allowing readers to test their skills and help build confidence before taking the actual certification exam. Includes exam questions that are based on the content of the book, enhancing the learning experience by reinforcing concepts and their applications.
Computer Simulation of Dynamic Phenomena, 1st edition
Authors: Mark L. Wilkins
Venue:  (1998)

:This text describes computer programs for simulating phenomena in hydrodynamics, gas dynamics, and elastic plastic flow in one, two, and three dimensions. Included in the two-dimensional program are Maxwell's equations, and thermal and radiation diffusion. The numerical procedures described in the text permit the exact conservation of physical properties in the solutions of the fundamental laws of mechanics. The author also treats materials, including the use of simulation programs to predict material behavior.
Admin911: Windows 2000 Terminal Services, 1st edition
Authors: Larry Seltzer, Kathy Ivens
Venue:  (2000)

:The survival guide for system administrators!"Call on Admin911 to learn what's going on with your network,to understand your options,and to pick the right solutions. " David Chernicoff,Windows 2000 Magazine Deploy,manage,and troubleshoot Terminal Services across your entire enterprise effectively with Admin911: Windows 2000 Terminal Services. This useful resource will help you to maximize system productivity by providing you with immediate solutions for fixing problems you may encounter at any stagefrom initial setup and configuration to basic maintenance. Complete with strategies for advanced management and troubleshooting,this practical handbook will save you countless hours of valuable problem-solving time. Understand Terminal Services architectureManage client deploymentTroubleshoot application issuesGet administration tips and tricksOptimize Remote AccessMaster performance tuning and license controlsLearn advanced management techniquesOptimize client accessTAKE COMMAND - Specific command-line utilities relating to the topic at handCODE BLUE - Things to do when your system is in troubleBUG ALERT - common and little-known problems and pitfalls
A characterization of Poisson---Gaussian families by convolution-stability
Authors: A. E. Koudou, D. Pommeret
Venue: Journal of Multivariate Analysis (2002)

If the convolution of natural exponential families on Rd is still a natural exponential family, then the families are all Poisson-Gaussian, up to affinity. This statement is a generalization of the one-dimensional versions proved by G. Letac (1992, "Lectures on Natural Exponential Functions and Their Variance Functions," Instituto de Matemática pura e aplicada: Monografias de matemática, 50, Río de Janeiro) in the case of two families, and by D. Pommeret (1999, C. R. Acad. Sci. Ser. I 328, 929-933) for more than two families.
Existence and Uniqueness of Search Directions in Interior-Point Algorithms for the SDP and the Monotone SDLCP
Authors: Masayuki Shida, Susumu Shindoh, Masakazu Kojima
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1998)

Various search directions used in interior-point algorithms for the semidefinite program (SDP) and the monotone semidefinite linear complementarity problem (SDLCP) are characterized by the intersection of a maximal monotone affine subspace and a maximal and strictly antitone affine subspace. This observation provides a unified geometric view over the existence of those search directions.
Official NetScape Programming Java 1.1 with Jfc, 10th edition
Authors: Daniel I. Joshi, Pavel A. Vorobiev
Venue:  (1997)

:Divided into four sections, the book highlights: Language--targeted toward all readers. Internet--geared to Web developers and webmasters, focusing on Java's Web-based technologies. Details the advantages and disadvantages of creating Java Programs in Internet and intranet settings. Provides a valuable overview of Netscape-specific Java features available in Netscape Navigator 4.0. Contains real-world examples and tutorials. Includes all sample code contained in the book, including some extended examples. Netscape Navigator 4.
Adjusting Shape Parameters Using Model-Based Optical Flow Residuals
Authors: Douglas DeCarlo, Dimitris Metaxas
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (2002)

We present a method for estimating the shape of a deformable model using the least-squares residuals from a model-based optical flow computation. This method is built on top of an estimation framework using optical flow and image features, where optical flow affects only the motion parameters of the model. Using the results of this computation, our new method adjusts all of the parameters so that the residuals from the flow computation are minimized. We present face tracking experiments that demonstrate that this method obtains a better estimate of shape compared to related frameworks.
Finite Difference Schemes for the "Parabolic" Equation in a Variable Depth Environment with a Rigid Bottom Boundary Condition
Authors: G. D. Akrivis, V. A. Dougalis, G. E. Zouraris
Venue: SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis (2001)

We consider a linear, Schrödinger-type partial differential equation, the "parabolic" equation of underwater acoustics, in a layer of water bounded below by a rigid bottom of variable topography. Using a change of depth variable technique we transform the problem into one with horizontal bottom for which we establish an a priori H1 estimate and prove an optimal-order error bound in the maximum norm for a Crank--Nicolson-type finite difference approximation of its solution. We also consider the same problem with an alternative rigid bottom boundary condition due to Abrahamsson and Kreiss and prove again a priori H1 estimates and optimal-order error bounds for a Crank--Nicolson scheme.
Classifying Arc-Transitive Circulants of Square-Free Order
Authors: Caiheng Li, Dragan Marušič, Joy Morris
Venue: Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics: An International Journal (2001)

A i>circulant is a Cayley graph of a cyclic group. Arc-transitive circulants of square-free order are classified. It is shown that an arc-transitive circulant &Gamma; of square-free order i>n is one of the following: the lexicographic product \Sigma[\bar{K}_b], or the deleted lexicographic \Sigma[\bar{K}_b]-b \Sigma, where i>n &equals; i>bm and &Sigma; is an arc-transitive circulant, or &Gamma; is a i>normal circulant, that is, Aut &Gamma; has a normal regular cyclic subgroup.
A Theory of Learning and Generalization, 2nd edition
Authors: Mathukumalli Vidyasagar
Venue:  (2002)

:How does it differ from first edition? Includes new material on: * support vector machines (SVM's), * fat shattering dimensions * applications to neural network learning, * learning with dependent samples generated by beta-mixing process, * connections between system identification and learning theory * probabilistic solution of "intractable" problems in robust control and matrix theory using randomised algorithms. In addition, solutions to some open problems posed in the first edition are included, and new open problems are added. The author is a respected authority in the field of control and systems theory. This new edition, with substantial new material, takes account of important new developments in the theory of learning. It also deals extensively with the theory of learning control systems, which has now reached a level of maturity comparable to that of learning of neural networks. The book is written in a manner that would suit self-study and contains comprehensive references. The chapters are also written to be as autonomous as possible and contain updated open problems to enhance further research and self-study.
Microsoft Office 2000 Developer's Set with CD-ROM
Authors: Guy Hart-Davis, Marion Cottingham, Susann Novallis
Venue:  (1999)

:This complete kit contains three books for Office developers: "Access 2000 VBA Handbook, Word 2000 Developer's Handbook, " and "Excell 2000 Developer's Handbook." Readers are taught how to create and debug time-saving, productivity-enhancing macros and write code in VBA. Three CDs contain examples and resuable code from each book, and shareware and freeware.
Justice Talking: Censoring the Web: Leading Advocates Debate Today's Most Controversial Issues with CD (Audio)
Authors: Kathryn Kolbert, Zak Mettger
Venue:  (2002)

:Prominent attorneys debate web censorship and school vouchers in a compelling new book-and-CD series inspired by the popular National Public Radio program Justice Talking. The New Press is proud to announce a major new collaboration with the National Public Radio series Justice Talking, an acclaimed radio program that features leading attorneys debating controversial contemporary issues. In book-and-CD sets that include the complete audio recordings and transcripts of the Justice Talking shows, overviews of the legal and other arguments relating to each issue, and a variety of primary source materials, the Justice Talking series of publications are unparalleled introductions to the leading debates of our time.Freedom of speech, one of the most hotly contested issues in America, has entered a new battleground: cyberspace. The very qualities that make the Internet an ideal tool for communication are those that facilitate the exposure of children to potentially harmful material, typically protected for adult use under the First Amendment. Now, in the first volume of a remarkable new book-and-CD series published in conjunction with National Public Radio's acclaimed Justice Talking program, Nadine Strossen, president of the American Civil Liberties Union, goes head-to-head with Bruce Taylor, executive director of the National Law Center for Children and Families, in a debate about web censorship. Moderated by the popular NPR host Margot Adler, this is a thoughtful, informed discussion of an emotionally charged subject that doubles as a primer for those who want an engaging and accessible way to get up to speed on this cutting-edge issue. The compact disc contains the complete audio recording of the debate; the accompanying book contains the transcript, along with a history of related First Amendment law and a comprehensive overview of the arguments for and against the Communications Decency Act, and other laws regulating sexually explicit material on the web. The book also contains a range of supplementary primary source documents. Author Biography: Kathryn Kolbert, executive producer of the Justice Talking radio program, produced by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, has been recognized many times by the National Law Journal as one of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America." Zak Mettger is the author of two juvenile books on the Civil War and co-author of Who Killed George Polk?
Digital Home Recording
Authors: Carolyn Keating, Craig Anderton
Venue:  (1998)

:Provides detailed, reliable guidance for musicians who want to produce CD-quality recordings with their own digital gear-- How to choose the right equipment and software-- Indispensable tips and tricks from recording prosDigital Home Recording helps individuals at all levels take advantage of digital technology to make their own high-quality recordings inexpensively at home. This how-to guide is ideal for musicians who are new to the complexities of digital recording, as well as for accomplished users who want to keep up with this fast-changing technology. Readers get guidance on buying and using hard disk recorders, DAT decks, mixers, samplers, and digital audio software. For musicians, filmmakers, and multimedia developers, the book details the best techniques for creating CD-quality audio recordings.
Robust Parallel Smoothing for Multigrid Via Sparse Approximate Inverses
Authors: Oliver Bröker, Marcus J. Grote, Carsten Mayer, Arnold Reusken
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2001)

Sparse approximate inverses are considered as smoothers for multigrid. They are based on the SPAI-Algorithm [M. J. Grote and T. Huckle, SIAM J. Sci. Comput., 18 (1997), pp. 838--853], which constructs a sparse approximate inverse M of a matrix A by minimizing I -MA in the Frobenius norm. This yields a new hierarchy of smoothers: SPAI-0, SPAI-1, SPAI$(\varepsilon)$. Advantages of SPAI smoothers over classical smoothers are inherent parallelism, possible local adaptivity, and improved robustness. The simplest smoother, SPAI-0, is based on a diagonal matrix M. It is shown to satisfy the smoothing property for symmetric positive definite problems. Numerical experiments show that SPAI-0 smoothing is usually preferable to damped Jacobi smoothing. For the SPAI-1 smoother the sparsity pattern of M is that of A; its performance is typically comparable to that of Gauss--Seidel smoothing; however, both the computation and the application of the smoother remain inherently parallel. In more difficult situations, where the simpler SPAI-0 and SPAI-1 smoothers are not adequate, the SPAI$(\varepsilon)$ smoother provides a natural procedure for improvement where needed. Numerical examples illustrate the usefulness of SPAI smoothing.
A+ Certification Study Guide
Authors: Snygress Media Inc Staff, Syngress Media Inc.
Venue:  (1998)

:The only established hardware competency certification in existence. Exam has gained much momentum during the past yearclose to 40,000 people are expected to take the test in 1998creating a need for a successful study guide. More than 100 leading companies in the PC industry helped to define/build the A+ certification qualificationsdemonstration the wide support and future strength of the exam. Study guides are one of the fastest growing sections in bookstores and there will only be two other A+ books on the market.
Compiling real time functional reactive programming
Authors: Dana N. Xu, Siau-Cheng Khoo
Venue: Proceedings of the ASIAN symposium on Partial evaluation and semantics-based program manipulation (2002)

Most of the past languages for reactive systems are based on synchronous dataflow. Recently, a new reactive language, called Real-Time Functional Reactive Programming (RT-FRP) [18] , has been proposed based on the functional paradigm. The unique feature of this language is the high-level abstraction provided in the form of behaviors for conti-nuous-time signals, and events for discrete-time signals. RT-FRP also features some performance guarantees in the form of bounded runtime and space usage for each reactive computation step.In this paper, we propose a new compilation scheme for RT-FRP. Our compilation scheme is based on two key stages. In the first stage, we translate RT-FRP program to an intermediate functional code. This code is deliberately kept at high level for two reasons. First, it is easier for us to validate its correctness. Second, it allows us to apply high-level source-to-source transformation to achieve further optimization. The second stage attempts to compile the intermediate code to a corresponding automata code. Our main novelty is the use of two high-level transformation techniques for this compilation. The first technique, partial evaluation, attempts to propagate constant values (wherever feasible) in order to perform more aggressive specialization. The second technique, tupling, combines mutually dependent automata together into a composite automaton whenever possible. Both techniques are needed for generating fast target code for RT-FRP.
Mastering & Using Corel Word Perfect 8
Authors: H. Albert Napier, Judd
Venue:  (1998)

:Authors Napier and Judd bring their corporate training expertise to the classroom. Their proven Quick Start Approach gets students up and running in an application within the first chapter leaving the student ample time to practice with real world hands-on exercises.