This book is for programmers who are curious about programming languages and the
theory of computation, especially those who don’t have a formal background in mathematics
or computer science.
If you’re interested in the mind-expanding parts of computer science that deal with
programs,...
Few animals inspire the sort of awe and fear that the crocodilians do. Those who share their habitats tread warily at the water’s edge, and their mythology abounds with stories and legends of these giant predators. The more dangerous the species, the more fearsome the tales of its exploits, but these tales have arisen from...
This book focuses on defining the achievements of software engineering in the past decades and showcasing visions for the future. It features a collection of articles by some of the most prominent researchers and technologists who have shaped the field: Barry Boehm, Manfred Broy, Patrick Cousot, Erich Gamma, Yuri Gurevich, Tony Hoare, Michael...
Artificial neural networks, or simply called neural networks, refer to the
various mathematical models of human brain functions such as perception,
computation and memory. It is a fascinating scientific challenge of our time to
understand how the human brain works. Modeling neural networks facilitates
us in investigating the...
"Surely one of the most significant writings ever concerning the origins and methods of Western cookery. As a pure cookbook, it is a collection of Maestro Martino of Como's precise, workable recipes, each preaching the value and preservation of basic flavors--a revolutionary concept for his time. As an historical resource, The Art of...
This is the second edition of this book. We wanted to improve upon the first edition and become the
market leader in providing practical knowledge on the fast-coming, latest-and-greatest technology of
Windows Phone.
While this second edition was being written, Microsoft and Nokia formally announced their
partnership and...
The gradual disappearance of paper and its familiar evidential qualities affects almost every dimension of contemporary life. From health records to ballots, almost all documents are now digitized at some point of their life cycle, easily copied, altered, and distributed. In Burdens of Proof, Jean-François Blanchette examines...
Ten years ago, I began keeping an art journal out of necessity. I was
primarily a photographer, working in medium-format, black-and-white fi lm, but a health
concern left me with vision problems.
Each page of this book is packed with material
to inspire you. Along with incredible artwork
from some...
Just as personas make users come alive for
user experience designers, stories make users’
lives real. User experience design is about
experience. Stories are those experiences.
As Kevin and Whitney say in this book: We all
hear stories. We all tell stories—every day in
all parts of our lives....
Let the sun shine on your evil side - and have a wicked amount of fun on your way to becoming a solar energy master! In this guide, the popular Evil Genius format ramps up your understanding of powerful, important, and environmentally friendly solar energy - and shows you how to...
This is a great bathroom book. You go in constipated and come out motivated. Perfect for today's busy reader. There's even a condensed version within the book for "Emergency Situations". You don't have to start this book from the beginning. Just pick a chapter of interest and go for it.
The Academy Award–winning Maya 3D animation and effects software is the top choice for film and video artists, game developers, and 3D design professionals. Learn to build, render, and animate your own digital models and scenes, and begin to develop professional-level Maya skills...
