This is not a book about algorithms . Certainly, it is full of algorithms , but that 's not what this book is about . This book is about possibilities . Its purpose is to present you not only with the prerequisite mandatory knowledge of the available problem-solving techniques , but more importantly to expand your ability to frame...

Music production can be an expensive and daunting task - but it doesn't have to be. YOUR FREE OPEN SOURCE MUSIC STUDIO provides a complete walkthrough of free and shareware applications and plug-ins that will have you sounding like a pro. Get your hands on cutting-edge software by trying out new plug-ins from the developers of tomorrow....

Microsoft Visual C# 2010, Fourth edition provides the beginning programmer with a guide to developing programs in C#. C# is a language developed by the Microsoft Corporation as part of the .NET Framework and Visual Studio platform. Th e .NET Framework contains a wealth of libraries for developing applications for the Windows family...

Harry Grinnell, who was co-author James Coplien’s grandfather, was a life-long postal worker, but many of his life’s accomplishments can be found in his avocations. His father was an alcoholic and his mother a long-suffering religious woman. Grandpa Harry dropped out of school after eighth year to take a job in a coal yard...

I used to think plug-ins were for people who could afford to buy creativity. Then I realized it was for those who had creativity, but were burdened and held back by the process, or lack of tools, for their creativity. After Effects plug-ins are not someone’s project files or templates for you to copy, but rather tools for...

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An open source content management system (CMS) like Drupal can be a great resource for anyone who would like to develop and maintain a website. In the past, in order to make a website, you had to manually assemble all the files and develop a fair amount of technical expertise; however, a CMS can automate and significantly simplify...

Computer programs can also do useful work. One of life's greatest...

Neural Networks, Second Edition provides a complete introduction to neural networks. It describes what they are, what they can do, and how they do it. While some scientific background is assumed, the reader is not expected to have any prior knowledge of neural networks. These networks are explained and discussed by means of examples, so that...

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Welcome to MCTS Guide to Windows 7. This book offers you real-world examples, interactive activities, and many hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts and prepare you for a career in network administration using Microsoft Windows 7. This book also features troubleshooting tips for solutions to common problems that you will...

Embedded computer systems are electronic systems that include a microcomputer to perform specific dedicated tasks. The computer is hidden inside these products. Embedded systems are ubiquitous. Every week millions of tiny computer chips come pouring out of factories like Freescale, Microchip, Philips, Texas Instruments, Silicon Labs,...