Explains Direct3D in clear, understandable language. Appeals to software developers interested in writing any type of 3D application for Windows 95, from hobbyist to professional. Emphasizes development of many types of software, not just games. Includes plenty of demos enabling readers of varying skill levels to create source code ideal for their...
"James DeLuccia outlines a comprehensive, integrated strategy for achieving regulatory and legislative compliance. This approach is vastly superior, both in scalability and in sustainability, to the siloed compliance strategies that are often seen." —Dr. Richard Reiner, founder,...
Brownian Motion Calculus presents the basics of Stochastic Calculus with a focus on the valuation of financial derivatives. It is intended as an accessible introduction to the technical literature. The sequence of chapters starts with a description of Brownian motion, the random process which serves as the basic driver...
Its high-level perspective on the global economy differentiates this introduction to international finance from other textbooks. Melvin and Norrbin provide essential information for those who seek employment in multinational industries, while competitors focus on standard economic tools and financial management skills. ...
Build solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform quickly and easily with C#--an efficient, object-oriented language. Advanced C# Programming thoroughly explains real-world solutions you can apply to a wide range of business applications or to programming problems. This book also reviews...
Quicken is a convenient way to keep track of personal finances, but many people are unaware of Quicken's power and end up using only the basic features. Sometimes Quicken raises more questions than it answers: Return of capital from stock? Net worth? What are they and why do you need to know about them? Luckily, Quicken 2009:...
These proceedings contain the papers presented at the 8th Internationl Symposium
on Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis held during
September 21–24, 2010 in Singapore. The primary objective of the ATVA conferences
remains the same: to exchange and promote the latest advances of
state-of-the-art research on...
First edition: Winner of Choice Magazine - Outstanding Academic Titles for 2007 Sustainability promises both reduced environmental impacts and real cash savings for any organization - be it a business, non-profit/NGO or government department. This easy-to-use manual has been written by top business consultants specifically to help managers,...
Time-Tested Techniques for Building and Protecting a Solid Financial Foundation
Markets go up. Markets go down. And somehow in that never-ending cycle, you have to invest and save wisely enough to keep your family safe from financial worry. Protect Your Wealth in Good Times or Bad outlines an easy to understand,...
Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours, Second Edition explains the basics of programming in the successful 24-Hours format. The book begins with the absolute basics of programming: Why program? What tools to use? How does a program tell the computer what to do? It teaches readers how to program the computer and then moves on by...
During the financial crisis of 2008, things got scary. Large Wall Street firms were going under, stock prices were plummeting, and layoffs and unemployment rates were soaring. And, all this was happening in the midst of the 2008 presidential election. Talk of another Great Depression was in the air. In fact, polls showed a majority of...
