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Probability and Schrodinger's Mechanics

World Scientific Publishing, 2003

The presentation and interpretation of (non-relativistic) quantum mechanics is a very well-worked area of study; there have to be very good reasons for adding to the literature on this subject.

My reasons are (obviously) that I am far from satisfied with much of the published work and find difficulties with some points, in...

Advances in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Computational Intelligence and Its Applications)

Idea Group Publishing, 2006

Discussion on the nature of intelligence long pre-dated the development of the
electronic computer, but along with that development came a renewed burst of investigation
into what an artificial intelligence would be. There is still no consensus on how
to define artificial intelligence: Early definitions tended to discuss the type of...

$BigNum Math: Implementing Cryptographic Multiple Precision Arithmetic$

BigNum Math: Implementing Cryptographic Multiple Precision Arithmetic

Syngress Publishing, 2006

The origins of this book are part of an interesting period of my life. A period that
saw me move from a shy and disorganized young adult, into a software developer
who has toured various parts of the world, and met countless new friends and
colleagues. It all began in December of 2001, nearly five years ago. I started a
project...

Woodwork: A Step-by-step Photographic Guide

DK Adult, 2010

This is a step-by-step photographic guide. Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together, find out how to tackle your chosen woodwork task with confidence, using this step-by-step guide. Learn how to master the key woodwork techniques, from simple skills to intricate carving, following clear instructions and photographs....

Three Laws of Nature: A Little Book on Thermodynamics

Yale University Press, 2019

A short and entertaining introduction to thermodynamics that uses real-world examples to explain accessibly an important but subtle scientific theory

A romantic description of the second law of thermodynamics is that the universe becomes increasingly disordered. But what does that actually mean? Starting with...

PHP and PostgreSQL Advanced Web Programming

Sams Publishing, 2002

Sams' PHP and MySQL Web Development, by Luke Welling and Laura Thomson, showed that there is a strong demand for books that describe how to use PHP together with a specific open-source database to develop Web applications.

While MySQL is very popular, PostgreSQL is widely considered to be the more powerful of the two open-source databases. And...

The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History

DK Adult, 2017

Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative guide chronicles America's fight against Communism in southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, and comprehensively explores the people, politics, events, and lasting effects of the Vietnam War.

Honoring those who served in the war at home or abroad,...

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Step by Step

Microsoft Press, 2007

The smart way to learn Microsoft Office Outlook 2007--one step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting tips to master the fundamentals of working with the latest version of Office Outlook, including how to navigate the new user interface. You will learn the...

Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software

O'Reilly, 2002

In 1984, Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project for the purpose of developing a complete UNIX-like operating system that would allow for free software use. What he developed was the GNU operating system. (GNU is a recursive acronym for "GNU's Not UNIX,'' and it is pronounced guh-NEW. Linux is a variant of the GNU operating system.) This...

Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life

Viking Adult, 2003

In Getting Things Done, David Allen offered a breakthrough system to enhance productivity-at work and in daily life. Now "the guru of personal productivity" (Fast Company) asks readers what is holding them back and shows how they can be ready for anything-with a clear mind, a clear deck, and clear intentions.
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Ordering Disorder: Grid Principles for Web Design (Voices That Matter)

New Riders Publishing, 2010

At some level, design can be seen as a method of using creativity to impose tyranny on the world. Not tyranny in its classical sense, but rather tyranny on a much more modest, much more personal scale.

In the progression from problem to idea to solution, the designer may describe what she does in commercial terms (business...

Microsoft® Office Publisher 2007 Step by Step

Microsoft Press, 2007

Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting tips to master the fundamentals of communicating your message effectively with the latest version of Office Publisher. Youll learn how to create professional-looking marketing and business materials, such as cards, flyers, and...

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