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Programming in Haskell

Cambridge University Press, 2007

"The best introduction to Haskell available. There are many paths towards becoming comfortable and competent with the language but I think studying this book is the quickest path. I urge readers of this magazine to recommend Programming in Haskell to anyone who has been thinking about learning the language. Duncan Coutts, Monad Reader ...

An Introduction to Quantum Computing

Oxford University Press, 2006

This concise, accessible text provides a thorough introduction to quantum computing - an exciting emergent field at the interface of the computer, engineering, mathematical and physical sciences. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in these disciplines, the text is technically detailed and is clearly illustrated...

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language

Cambridge University Press, 1997

English is arguably the nearest thing we have to a world language, and yet it is a language with a wealth of varieties, dialects, and traditions, all developing in different ways and at different speeds. This book is a superbly written and illustrated exploration of the history, structure, and use of English throughout the world....

Gravity from the Ground Up: An Introductory Guide to Gravity and General Relativity

Cambridge University Press, 2003

"...the text is...inviting, with exercises that have real-world application, such as exploring the energy of photons that cause sunburn." Stuart J. Goldman, Sky & Telescope

"Delightfully throrough yet easy to read." American Scientist

This book provides an accessible introduction to...

Computer Vision: Detection, Recognition and Reconstruction (Studies in Computational Intelligence)

Springer, 2010

Computer vision is the science and technology of making machines that see. It is concerned with the theory, design and implementation of algorithms that can automatically process visual data to recognize objects, track and recover their shape and spatial layout.

The International Computer Vision Summer School - ICVSS was...

A Walk through the Southern Sky: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends

Cambridge University Press, 2007

What star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? Answering these questions and many more, this book will become an essential traveling companion for amateur astronomers heading abroad. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find the constellations in the southern hemisphere skies, and the stars within them. Clear instructions...

The Blockchain Alternative: Rethinking Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Theory

Apress, 2017

Examine what would happen if we were to deploy blockchain technology at the sovereign level and use it to create a decentralized cashless economy. This book explains how finance and economics work today, and how the convergence of various technologies related to the financial sector can help us find solutions to problems,...

Digital Integrated Circuit Design: From VLSI Architectures to CMOS Fabrication

Cambridge University Press, 2008

Prepublication quote: '[The top-down] emphasis of the text ... should be right on the money and is very timely.' Joanne DeGroat, Ohio State University

VLSI circuits are ubiquitous in the modern world, and designing them efficiently is becoming increasingly challenging with the development of ever smaller chips. This...

Introduction to General Relativity

Cambridge University Press, 2009

A student-friendly style, over 100 illustrations, and numerous exercises are brought together in this textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in physics and mathematics. Lewis Ryder develops the theory of general relativity in detail. Covering the core topics of black holes, gravitational radiation, and cosmology, he...

Electronic Concepts: An Introduction

Cambridge University Press, 2005

Electronic Concepts provides a detailed introduction to modern microelectronics. Jerrold Krenz emphasizes analog and digital circuits, and describes applications of particular devices and circuits within the context of actual electronic systems. He begins with an overview of several important electronic systems, and discusses in detail the...

Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction

Cambridge University Press, 2007

In the 1990's it was realized that quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science. This book is a concise introduction to quantum computation, developing the basic elements of this new branch of computational theory without assuming any background in physics. It begins with an introduction to the quantum theory from a...

Global Warming: The Complete Briefing

Cambridge University Press, 2009

John Houghton's market-leading textbook is now in full color and includes the latest IPCC findings, making it the definitive guide to climate change. Written for students across a wide range of disciplines, its simple, logical flow of ideas gives an invaluable grounding in the science and impacts of climate change and highlights the need for action...

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