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The Light Fantastic: A Modern Introduction to Classical and Quantum Optics

Oxford University Press, 2008

"Provides a nice mix of elementary physical optics with practical and exciting applications."--Stephen Barnett, University of Strathclyde

This book presents a thorough and self-contained introduction to modern optics, covering in full the three components ray optics, wave optics, and quantum optics. The text covers all...

Practical Text Mining with Perl (Wiley Series on Methods and Applications in Data Mining)

John Wiley & Sons, 2008

Provides readers with the methods, algorithms, and means to perform text mining tasks

This book is devoted to the fundamentals of text mining using Perl, an open-source programming tool that is freely available via the Internet (www.perl.org). It covers mining ideas from several perspectives—statistics, data mining,...

Statistics Explained, An Introductory Guide for Life Scientists

Cambridge University Press, 2006

Statistics Explained is a reader-friendly introduction to experimental design and statistics for undergraduate students in the life sciences, particularly those who do not have a strong mathematical background. Hypothesis testing and experimental design are discussed first. Statistical tests are then explained using pictorial examples and a minimum...

The New Art And Science Of Pregnancy And Childbirth: What You Want to Know from Your Obstetrician

World Scientific Publishing, 2008

Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It...

Getting the Most Out of Vacuum Tubes

Audio Amateur Inc, 2000

The purpose of this book is not to add another volume to the many excellent ones available on what makes the vacuum tube work. Rather, it is intended to shed light on the almost completely neglected subject of why these versatile devices sometimes do not work.

Informed scientists and engineers have frequently stated that the life of a...

The Practical Zone System: For Film and Digital Photography

Focal Press, 2006

The Practical Zone System: for Film and Digital Photography 4th edition is an updated version of what has become the classic book on the technique developed by Ansel Adams in the 1940's. The zone system was designed to provide photographers with a precise and intuitive way to control the dynamic range of their negatives to produce printable results...

The Thermodynamic Universe: Exploring the Limits of Physics

World Scientific Publishing, 2008

Particle Physics and High Energy Physics have stagnated since the early 1970s. Now, the underlying principle of reductionism -- so sacred to twentieth-century physics -- is itself being questioned. This book examines these tumultuous developments that are leading to a paradigm shift and a new horizon for Physics.

Presenting the new paradigm...

RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems

John Wiley & Sons, 2008

Consult RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems, the only source for practical, real-world information on radio frequency (RF) measurements for cellular phones and wireless data systems. Find a review of basic RF principles and terminology, descriptions of RF measurement equipment, an explanation of the RF devices...

Schaum's Outline of Advanced Calculus, Second Edition

McGraw-Hill, 2002

Master the fundamentals of advanced calculus with Schaum'sthe high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects!

Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test...

Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies (Health & Fitness)

For Dummies, 2008

"the authors...know their stuff...the book is a fairly painless way to learn more about subjects you might rather avoid." -- Chicago Tribune, December 1, 2002

Need to get your cholesterol in check? You’ll find the latest information about cholesterol, including treatments, drug information, and...

SQL: A Beginner's Guide Third Edition (Osborne Mcgraw Hill)

McGraw-Hill, 2008

Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Written to the SQL:2006 ANSI/ISO standard, this easy-to-follow guide will get you started programming in SQL right away. You will learn how to retrieve, insert, update, and delete database data, and perform management and administrative functions. SQL: A Beginner's Guide, Third...

Doing Statistics With SPSS

Sage Publications, 2002

Doing Statistics With SPSS is derived from the authors' many years of experience teaching undergraduates data handling using SPSS. It assumes no prior understanding beyond that of basic mathematical operations and is therefore suitable for anyone undertaking an introductory statistics course as part of a science based...

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