Learn IT - Books tags fiction

Computer Vision

Prentice Hall, 2001

Scientists and science fiction writers have long been fascinated by the possibility of building intelligent machines and the capability of understanding the visual world is a prerequisite for such a machine. This book speaks to the notable research progress being conducted and brings together the important problem areas where computer vision is...

Meaning and Mystery: What It Means To Believe in God

John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Meaning and Mystery offers a challenge to the way Philosophy has traditionally approached the issue of belief in God as a theoretical problem, proposing instead a form of reflection more appropriate to the practical nature of the issue.

Makes use of abundant illustrative material, from both literature, such as Les...

Tricks of the Podcasting Masters

Que, 2006

Have you figured out the basics of making a podcast, but now want to make a great podcast, and possibly make some money? Tricks of the Podcasting Masters holds the answers to questions such as:

How do I interact with listeners and get them to come back...

Biometrics: Identity Verification in a Networked World

John Wiley & Sons, 2002

An in-depth look at biometrics, focused on critical issues such as accuracy, privacy, technology capabilities, and cost-effective deployment

No longer a science fiction solution, biometric technologies are being deployed by thousands of companies and public agencies to increase security, protect personal information, and reduce...

The Seven Secrets of How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist

Copernicus, 2006

This book translates "thinking like a rocket scientist" into every day thinking so it can be used by anyone. It’s short and snappy and written by a rocket scientist. The book illustrates the methods (the 7 secrets) with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches of famous scientists, personal stories and insights, and...

Head First SQL: Your Brain on SQL -- A Learner's Guide

O'Reilly, 2007

Is your data dragging you down? Are your tables all tangled up? Well we've got the tools to teach you just how to wrangle your databases into submission. Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory SQL learning experience, Head First SQL has a visually rich format designed for...

The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence: A Philosophical Inquiry

Routledge, 2001

The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence critically evaluates claims concerning the status of SETI as a genuine scientific research program and examines the attempts to establish contact with other intelligent life forms in the past thirty years.

Despite a wealth of science fiction and scientific speculation on the origins of...

Virtual Reality with VRTK4: Create Immersive VR Experiences Leveraging Unity3D and Virtual Reality Toolkit

Apress, 2019

Virtual reality is quickly becoming the next medium to communicate your ideas. Once siloed in make-believe world of science fiction, virtual reality can now touch any aspect of your life. This book shows you how to create original virtual reality content using the Unity game engine and the Virtual Reality Tool Kit. By the end of...

The Digital Matte Painting Handbook

Sybex, 2011

From an early age, I wanted to be an artist. I was drawn first to comic books and then to science-fiction literature because of the wondrous images that fed my artistic imagination. When I read Edgar Rice Burroughs, Robert Heinlein, and Isaac Asimov as an adolescent, I would spend as much time studying the covers as I did reading the books,...

Encyclopedia of Prophecy

ABC Clio, 2001

Worldwide in scope and dating from biblical times, though its thrust is by no means exclusively religious, this encyclopedia ranges widely in its A-to-Z listing of entries. Among them are "apocalypse," "Edgar Cayce," "end of the world," "Napoleon," "premonitions," "sphinx," and...

Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing

John Wiley & Sons, 2013

Fabricated tells the story of 3D printers, humble manufacturing machines that are bursting out of the factory and into homes, businesses, schools, kitchens, hospitals, even the fashion catwalk. The magic happens when you plug a 3D printer into today's mind-boggling digital technologies. Add to that the Internet, tiny, low cost...

Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies (Computer/Tech)

For Dummies, 2007

Revealed — the secrets to producing professional podcasts!

Record like a pro, build an audience, and maybe even generate some revenue

If you're ready to take your podcasting passion to the next level, you've picked up the right book. Here's what you need to know to create...

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