Beginning R: An Introduction to Statistical Programming is a hands-on book showing how to use the R language, write and save R scripts, build and import data files, and write your own custom statistical functions. R is a powerful open-source implementation of the statistical language S, which was developed by AT&T. R has eclipsed...
This book gives an introduction to the finite element method as a general computational method for solving partial differential equations approximately. Our approach is mathematical in nature with a strong focus on the underlying mathematical principles, such as approximation properties of piecewise polynomial spaces, and variational...
Until the release of Visual Studio .NET, developing Windows-based applications in
Visual Basic has remained virtually unchanged since the release of version 1.0. The
design environment from one release to the next changed little over time, and a
developer who worked with one release could easily pick up the new release and become...
As optical character recognition (OCR) begins to find applications ranging from store checkout scanners to money-changing machines and postal system automation, it has become one of the most dynamic areas in information science today. Yet few volumes explore this data-oriented process without relying heavily on mathematical background...
Electronic System Level Design, or ESL Design, is generally understood as the set
of tools, methodologies and design techniques applied to modern electronic systems
design, from high-end chips and systems, to embedded devices, to integrated
hardware and software systems. Given the complexity of current systems, advanced
tools and...
The fast and easy guide for creating Windows 8 apps using popular technologies!
This book offers a primer for building HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript applications for Windows 8. It includes an up-to-date guide for dusting off an aging HTML skill set and adapting to the Windows 8 apps and provides a reference for Windows and .NET...
Having been available for 70 years, it seems reasonable to ask what transmission
electron microscopy (TEM) can add to the investigation of the nervous
system in the new millennium. Today, the basic synaptic organization of
most brain regions is known, as is the morphological detail of most neurons
and support cells. Chapters in...
For any clinician dealing with ophthalmic diseases, individual lesions of the eyelid and conjunctiva
can be extremely confusing. From a practical perspective such lesions are either benign or
malignant, and can be cystic or solid, melanotic or amelanotic. Certainly the most important
diagnostic question is whether the lesion...
Have you ever wanted to create real-world database applications? In this book you’re not only getting APEX best practices, but will also take into account the total environment of an APEX application and benefit from it.
"Oracle APEX Best Practices" will guide you through the development of real-world applications....
Reports of the beneficial health effects of some peptides have begun to make their way into the scientific literature. Peptides can act as immunomodulators, and have been shown to have a positive influence on calcium absorption, and on regulation of serum cholesterol. A number of peptides may also possess antimicrobial properties that enhance...
Learn to build extraordinary apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
iOS is the hottest development platform around, and iOS 6 adds a new and deeper dimension to explore. This guide offers serious information for serious programmers who know the basics and are ready to dive into the advanced features of iOS. You'll learn...
ANDROIDS ARE ALIVE. THEY CAN LOCATE THEMSELVES, see, listen, and understand speech. They can sense radio signals and detect orientation, movement, and environmental properties. Can your computer do all of that?
The availability of sensors is one feature Android devices have that makes them different from other computers. Without...
