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Algorithms Unplugged

Springer, 2011

Algorithms specify the way computers process information and how they execute tasks. Many recent technological innovations and achievements rely on algorithmic ideas – they facilitate new applications in science, medicine, production, logistics, traffic, communi¬cation and entertainment. Efficient algorithms not only enable your...

Foundations of Java for ABAP Programmers

Apress, 2006

Java has been a part of developers’ vocabularies since 1995. At first it was thought of as
being a nice, neat little language that could do some amazing things for the Internet. However,
the language soon matured, and it still kept its simple approach. Developers started to realize
the awesome power of a clean uncluttered...

The Plausibility of Life: Resolving Darwin's Dilemma

Yale University Press, 2005

In the 150 years since Darwin, the field of evolutionary biology has left a glaring gap in understanding how animals developed their astounding variety and complexity. The standard answer has been that small genetic mutations accumulate over time to produce wondrous innovations such as eyes and wings. Drawing on cutting-edge research across...

Boards That Love Fundraising: A How-to Guide for Your Board

Jossey-Bass, 2004

A How-To Guide to Becoming a Board Member Who Loves Fundraising

Boards That Love Fundraising is an easy-to-use workbook in which board members will find the information and skills they need to overcome the "fear factor" and become confident, successful fundraisers.

Written by Robert Zimmerman and Ann Lehman–leading...

Novel 3D Media Technologies

Springer, 2014

This book describes recent innovations in 3D media and technologies, with coverage of 3D media capturing, processing, encoding, and adaptation, networking aspects for 3D Media, and quality of user experience (QoE). The contributions are based on the results of the FP7 European Project ROMEO, which focuses on new methods for the compression...

Sell It on eBay: TechTV's Guide to Successful Online Auctions

Peachpit Press, 2003

Got goods to sell? Then get this guide! Chances are, if something exists (and maybe even if it doesn't), it's been sold on eBay! But making sure that your items not just sell, but sell quickly, at your desired price, and without any snafus in shipping or payment takes some doing in the world's largest bazaar. To ensure that kind of eBay success,...