Probability theory and fuzzy logic are the principal components of an array of methodologies for dealing with problems in which uncertainty and imprecision play important roles. In relation to probability theory, fuzzy logic is a new kid on the block. As such, it has been and continues to be, though to a lesser degree, an object of...

After being shrouded in esoterica for a long time, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have become part of everyday life, especially the Global Positioning System (GPS). Having spent 40 years involved with the subject, it became clear to me that it would be useful to have a book about the business aspects of these systems. This...

A glaring gap has existed in the market for a resource that offers a comprehensive, actionable design patterns and design strategies for ecommerce search—but no longer. With this invaluable book, user experience designer and user...

This Digital Field Guide is designed to be a pocketable companion in your quest to create postcard-worthy photographs in New York City. Whether you are visiting for the fi rst time or are a long-time resident, a beginner or seasoned shooter, this photo guide will offer tips and suggestions for 28 of the most photogenic spots in the...

My degree is in physics, but I also worked as a software...

Welcome to jQuery UI Themes: Beginner's Guide. This introductory text will get you started with developing your own themes for jQuery UI applications. Starting with the general concepts of user interface themes, this book walks the reader through everything from the most basic ideas in jQuery UI to more advanced topics such as icons...

The Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) of BCS (www.bcs.org.uk/iseb) instigated the Foundation Certificate in Software Testing in 1998; since then over 40,000 Foundation Certificates have been awarded. An intermediate level qualification was introduced in 2007 as a step towards the more advanced Practitioner...

The evolution of Oracle has led to a revolution in design practices. For Oracle 10g, database physical structures have become more complex than ever before and database designers face multiple ways to implement their logical models. IS students studying database design and administration need to be able to implement management systems in a...

A book is like a window that allows you to look into the world. The window is shaped by the author and that makes that every window presents a unique view of the world. This is certainly true for this book. It is shaped by the topics and the projects throughout my career. Even more so, this book reflects my own style of working and...

Redis is a data structure server with an in-memory dataset for speed. It is called a data structure server and not simply a key value store because Redis implements data structures allowing keys to contain binary safe strings, hashes, sets and sorted sets, as well as lists. This combination of flexibility and speed makes Redis the ideal tool...

Going Corporate: A Geek's Guide shows technology workers how to gain the understanding and skills necessary for becoming an effective, promotable manager or sought-after consultant or freelancer. Technology professionals typically dive deeply into small pieces of technology—like lines of code or the design of...

This is a book for business analysts about modeling. A model is a simplified representation of a situation or problem, and modeling is the process of building, refining, and analyzing that representation for greater insight and improved decision making. Some models are so common that they are thought of as routine instruments rather...