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MERCURY LEARNING AND INFORMATION, provides print and digital content in the areas of science and medicine, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM disciplines) for the professional/reference, library, higher education, career school, and online training markets.
The Digital Filmmaker Series!
DIGITAL FILMMAKING An Introduction Pete Shaner Paperback with DVD US $49.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-11-7
STORYBOARDING Turning Scripts to Motion Stephanie Torta and Vladimir Minuty Paperback with DVD US $41.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-00-1
SHORT FILM DISTRIBUTION Film Festivals, the Internet, and Self-Promotion Jason Moore Paperback with DVD US $41.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-14-8 October 2011
FILM EDITING Theory and Practice Christopher Llewellyn Reed Paperback with DVD US $41.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-10-0
DEVELOPING AND WRITING THE SCREEN STORY Mary Feuer Paperback with DVD US $41.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-13-1
HOLLYWOOD STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES Winnie Wong Paperback with DVD US $41.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-17-9
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Concepts and Video Tutorials Oswald Campesato This video tutorial/e-book package covers the features of HTML5 Canvas, CSS3 graphics, and shows how you can extend the power of CSS3 with SVG. The material in this book is accessible to people who have basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.
This boxed, video tutorial and eBook package is accessible to people with a basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript, and those more advanced users who will benefit from the examples of sophisticated CSS3 2D/3D animation effects. It covers the features of HTML5, HTML5 Canvas graphics, and CSS3 graphics, and shows how to extend the power of CSS3 with SVG. Readers will have an introduction to HTML5, learn how to create HTML5 pages that use Canvas, CSS3, and SVG to render 2D shapes and Bezier curves, create linear and radial gradients, apply transforms to 2D shapes and JPG files, create animation effects, generate 2D/3D bar charts and line graphs, handle mouse events, and learn the mechanics of creating a Tic-Tac-Toe game. The DVD contains 20 step by step tutorial videos, the complete, hyperlinked eBook, all the source code, and color graphics. Features: ■
Includes an introduction to various HTML5 technologies, and shows you how to create HTML5 web pages containing CSS3, Canvas, and SVG.
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JUNE 2012 Boxed DVD US $49.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-63-1 400 page ebook + 20 video tutorials Computers/ Programs / Gaming/ Design
Content: Video Tutorials (20 tutorials including the following topics) Part 1: Working with HTML5 Web Pages. Part 2: Working with HTML5 CSS3. Part 3: Working with HTML5 Canvas. Part 4: Working with SVG. Part 5: Working with HTML5 and Mobile Apps E-Book Brief Table of Contents: 1: Features of HTML5. 2 CSS3 Graphics and 2D Animation Effects. 3: CSS3 3D Animation and SVG. 4: 2D Shapes in Canvas. 5: Gradient Effects in Canvas. 6: Circles and Bezier Curves in Canvas. 7: Transformations in Canvas. 8: Mouse Events in Canvas. 9: Animation Effects in Canvas. 10: Canvas-based Charts and Graphs. OSWALD CAMPESATO (San Francisco, CA) specializes in Java, Android, jQuery, and CSS3/SVG graphics. He is the author/co-author of five books including Web 2.0 Fundamentals (JB Learning).
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SAP® FI Financial Accounting
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ERP ECC6, R/3 4.70 V. Narayanan This bestselling author demystifies SAP Financial Accounting (FI) through an innovative and easy-to-understand Q & A format, using 440 + questions, over 200 illustrations & screenshots (including ERP 6.0), 430 FI transaction codes, and 195 FI Tables.
The book explains the important concepts / terms used in FI, provides you with several consulting, configuration, and usage tips on a variety of application components within FI. Separate chapters on SAP FI Tables and SAP FI Transaction Codes will help you navigate this complex software! This book will be an invaluable guide to everyone in the SAP community: beginners, end-users, programmers, and trainers. Features: ■ ■
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Features an easy-to-understand “Q & A” format with configuration / consulting / usage tips Includes screen-shots from SAP ERP (ECC 6.0), separate chapters on SAP FI Transaction Codes and SAP FI Tables Uses over 450 questions, 200 screen shots and illustrations, 430 FI transactions, and 195 SAP FI tables to help master this complex software Includes a CD-ROM with FI templates, short cuts, and figures (including 4color) from the book
Brief Table of Contents: Organizational Units & Basic Settings. General Ledger (FI-GL). General Ledger Accounting (New). Accounts Payable (FI-A/P) & Accounts Receivable (FI-A/R). Bank Accounting (FI-BL). Asset Accounting (FI-AA). Lease Accounting (FI-LA). Travel Management (FI-TV). SAP FI Tables. SAP FI Transaction Codes. Tables. Index.
SAP® CO Controlling
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V. Narayanan This bestselling author demystifies SAP Controlling (CO) through an innovative and easy-to-understand Q & A format, using 450 + questions, over 200 illustrations & screenshots (including ERP 6.0), 1300 CO transaction codes, and 70 CO Tables.
This bestselling author demystifies SAP Controlling (CO) through an innovative and “easy-tounderstand” Q & A format, using 450 + questions and over 200 illustrations & screenshots (including ERP 6.0). The book explains the important concepts / terms used in CO, provides you with several consulting, configuration, and usage tips on a variety of application components within CO. Separate chapters on SAP CO Tables and SAP CO Transaction Codes will help you navigate this complex software! This book will be an invaluable guide to everyone in the SAP community: beginners, end-users, programmers, and trainers. Features: ■ ■
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Paper + CD-ROM US $49.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-68-6 350 pages
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Features an easy-to-understand “Q & A” format with configuration / consulting / using tips Includes screen-shots from SAP ERP (ECC 6.0), separate chapters on SAP CO Transaction Codes and SAP CO Tables Uses over 450 questions, 200 screen shots and illustrations, 1300 CO transactions, and 70 SAP CO tables to help master this complex software Includes a CD-ROM with CO templates, short cuts, and figures (including 4color) from the book
Brief Table of Contents: General Controlling. Cost Element Accounting (CO-OEM-CEL). Cost Center Accounting (CO-OM-CCA). Internal Orders (CO-OM-OPA). Activity Based Costing (CO-OM-ABC). Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC). Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). At Cross-Roads. SAP Tables in Controlling. SAP Transaction Codes in Controlling. List of Tables. List of Figures. V. NARAYANAN is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Project Management Professional (PMP). Currently a practicing SAP FI/CO consultant and project manager for a multinational consulting company, he has more than 12 years of SAP consulting and project management experience; he has been instrumental in successfully deploying SAP solutions for clients in Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Belgium and India.
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Multimedia Web Design and Development
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Using Languages to Build Dynamic Web Pages Theodor Richardson and Charles Thies This book/DVD package introduces the necessary steps and stages of planning a modern multimedia Web site. This text also covers the current languages e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PERL, PHP, and mySQL, that are needed to construct dynamic content on the Web.
This book/DVD package introduces the necessary steps and stages of planning a modern multimedia Web site. It includes both the design and development aspects for novices and a complete plan to get you started with the core technologies and techniques for professional Web design on a freelance or organizational basis. This text also covers the current languages e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PERL, PHP, and mySQL, that are needed to construct dynamic content on the Web and milestones for getting it into the hands of your clients sooner. Features:
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Brief Table of Contents: 1. Basics of Web Design. 2. Site Planning and Production. 3. Introduction to HTML. 4. HTML 5. 5. CSS 3. 6. JavaScript. 7. PERL and PHP. 8. mySQL. 9. jQuery. THEODOR RICHARDSON is the Online Program Director and Interim Chair for the Information Technology Department at a private university. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. CHARLES THIES has a successful track record as an IT executive in business and with the Department of Defense, and is currently an instructor at Tulane University.
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Photograph Restoration and Enhancement Using Adobe Photoshop®
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Vickie Ellen Wolper This book is designed for anyone with basic computer skills to learn to restore and enhance their film and digital photographs. Beginning with an easy reading introduction to the specific tools and commands in Adobe Photoshop, the reader is then guided through hands-on training to complete several restoration projects.
This book is designed for anyone with basic computer skills to learn to restore and enhance their film and digital photographs. Beginning with an easy reading introduction to the specific tools and commands in Adobe Photoshop, the reader is then guided through handson training in repairing photograph scratches, tears, color correction, image straightening, understanding resolution, etc. Additionally, numerous tips on fixing the “not so perfect” photo (both film or digital), e.g., by substituting parts from another image and correcting flash reflection are included. 4-color images are provided for the hands-on exercises to practice the techniques as you learn, or you can use your own photos to complete the exercises! AUGUST 2012 US $49.95 Paper + DVD ISBN: 978-1-936420-39-1 350 pages
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Brief Table of Contents: Part One: Photoshop Basics. 1: Resolution Essentials. 2: Preparing To Work On An Image In Photoshop. 3: Working In Photoshop. 4: Selection. 5: Layers. 6: Transformation Basics. Part Two: Restoration and Enhancement. 7: Repairing Tears, Folds and Holes. 8: Repairing Minor Surface Flaws. 9: Basics of Color Correction. 10: Adding or Removing Content from an Image. 11: Improving Images: Film or Digital. 12: Working With Complex Restorations. 13: Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks. Index. VICKIE ELLEN WOLPER has been an art educator for over 32 years and founded her graphic design company, Unique Graphique, in 1995. She is currently an adjunct instructor in graphic design at Hesser College and Manchester College and resides in New Hampshire.
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Operating Systems
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A Modern Introduction Theodor Richardson and Charles Thies This text covers the introduction to modern operating systems to include Windows, Linux variants, and UNIX variants. It also covers the emerging operating systems such as Android, Chrome OS, and Mac OSX.
This text covers the introduction to modern operating systems to include Windows, Linux variants, and UNIX variants. The strategy is to introduce concepts from the ground up to include process management, memory management, hardware devices, and software applications. The text also covers the other popular emerging operating systems such as Android, Chrome OS, and Mac OSX. The text includes installation, maintenance and management labs as part of each chapter. Completing the text will provide the reader with a theoretical and practical understanding of modern operating systems. Key Features: ■
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DECEMBER 2012 US $99.95 T Hardcover + DVD ISBN: 978-1-936420-43-8 500 pages
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Brief Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to Operating Systems. 2. Modern Operating Systems Concepts. 3. Memory and Process Management. 4. File Systems Management. 5. Hardware Management. 6. Virtual Operating Systems. 7. Distributed Operating Systems. 8. Operating Systems Security. 9. Network Management. 10. Shared Resources. 11. Command line Environments. 12. Operating System Maintenance and Troubleshooting. 13. The Windows Operating System. 14. Unix Operating Systems. 15. Linux Operating Systems. 16. Appendix. Operating Systems Comparison THEODOR RICHARDSON is the Online Program Director and Interim Chair for the Information Technology Department at a private university. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. CHARLES THIES has a successful track record as an IT executive in business and with the Department of Defense, and is currently an instructor at Tulane University.
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Object-Oriented Programming Languages And Event-Driven Programming
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Dorian Yeager Essential concepts of programming language design and implementation are explained in the context of the object-oriented programming language (OOPL) paradigm. Covers event-driven programming (EDP), and concepts are built around case studies in Smalltalk, C++, Java, C#, and Python.
DECEMBER 2012 US $79.95 T Hardcover + DVD ISBN: 978-1-936420-37-7 600 pages
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Essential concepts of programming language design and implementation are explained and illustrated in the context of the object-oriented programming language (OOPL) paradigm. Written with the upper-level undergraduate student in mind, the text begins with an introductory chapter that summarizes the essential features of an OOPL, then widens the discussion to categorize the other major paradigms, introduce the important issues, and define the essential terms. After a brief second chapter on event-driven programming (EDP), subsequent chapters are built around case studies in each of the languages Smalltalk, C++, Java, C#, and Python. Included in each case study is a discussion of the accompanying libraries, including the essential container classes. For each language, one important eventdriven library is singled out and studied. Sufficient information is given so that students can complete an event-driven project in any of the given languages. After completing the course the student should have a solid set of skills in each language the instructor chooses to cover, a comprehensive overview of how these languages relate to each other, and an appreciation of the major issues in OOPL design. Key Features ■
Provides essential coverage of Smalltalk origins, syntax, and semantics, a valuable asset for students wanting to understand the hybrid Objective C language
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Brief Table of Contents: 1. A Context-Sensitive Introduction. 2. Event-Driven Programming. 3. Smalltalk and the Squeak Environment. 4. C++ and Java Commonalities and Similarities. 5. Additional Concepts from the C++ Language. 6. Visual Studio and the Microsoft Foundation Classes. 7. Java and the Swing Library. 8. C# and the Common Language Infrastructure. 9. Python and TKinter. 10. Appendix. Event-Driven Projects. DORIAN P. YEAGER is Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at Grove City College. He earned his Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Tennessee and has taught various versions of the programming languages course since 1975. He has programmed on a consulting basis for NASA, universities, corporations, and was a full-time C++ developer for the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
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HTML5 Canvas and CSS3 Graphics Primer
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Oswald Campesato This book covers the features of HTML5 Canvas, CSS3 graphics, and shows how you can extend the power of CSS3 with SVG. The material in this book is accessible to people who have limited knowledge of HTML and JavaScript. Companion DVD with source code and graphics.
While the material is accessible to those with limited knowledge of HTML and JavaScript, more advanced users will benefit from numerous graphics techniques. The book also includes illustrative code samples and illustrations that are useful for Web developers and SVG/Flash/Silverlight developers. You’ll see examples that help you learn to do the following in HTML5 Canvas, CSS3, and SVG: render Bezier curves, apply colors and gradients, transform 2D shapes and JPG files, perform animation effects, create 2D/3D bar charts and line graphs, handle mouse events, render HTML5/CSS3/SVG pages in Android, and learn the mechanics of a Tic-tac-toe game. A companion DVD contains all the source code and color graphics from the book. Brief Table of Contents:
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1: Features of HTML5. 2 CSS3 Graphics and Animation Effects. 3: CSS3 and SVG. 4: Basic Canvas Shapes. 5: Gradient Effects in Canvas. 6: Circles and Bezier Curves in Canvas. 7: Transformations in Canvas. 8: Mouse Events in Canvas. 9: Animation Effects in Canvas. 10: Charts and Graphs in Canvas. 11: Android and HTML5/CSS3/SVG. Appendix A. CSS Introduction. Appendix B. SVG Introduction
Keyboarding and Beyond Introductory Typing and Word Processing
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Theodor Richardson and Charles Thies Covering both the Windows and Mac OS, the strategy for this text is to introduce proper typing positioning through the key addition method. The book includes 125 drill lessons to support each chapter and companion software to track speed and accuracy of typing. Web browser-based software enables access to practice drills and tutorials. Completing the text will provide the student with skills in typing on the full computer keyboard as well as an understanding of common software applications including word processing and data entry. Features: ■
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-36-0
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Learning the Keyboard. Alphabetic Keys and Symbols. Row Keys and Numbers. Introduction to Word Processing. Composing Documents. Combining Keyboarding and Document Creation. Data Entry and Spreadsheets. Other Applications and Best Practices. On The DVD.
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Camtasia Studio 7.1 and Beyond The Complete Guide
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Theodor Richardson and Charles Thies This text covers all of the skills for building effective multimedia presentations to include screen-captured software based tutorials, demonstrations, and lectures using CAMTASIA and the complete line of TechSmith products for both Windows and Mac OS. Video tutorials on the companion DVD.
The strategy for this text is to introduce concepts from the ground up to include development milestones, planning the presentation based on the targeted audience, story boarding, screen captures, editing and production based on the desired project. The text also covers Snagit to create sophisticated training documents using advanced image editing features and it uses Jing to make fast video presentations that can quickly be loaded on the Web. Completing the text will provide the reader with all the skills needed towards developing an array of rich multimedia based curriculum in any educational setting. Features: ■
Includes visual snap shots to provide the learner with a step-by-step approach to each topic
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Hollywood Studio Production Techniques
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Theory and Practice Winnie Wong This book provides the in-depth information, exercises, and worksheets that will provide readers with the tools to become successful, enlightened filmmakers. Most novices are unaware of the “business” aspects of the film world or that producing Hollywood films will involve contracts, budget constraints, personnel, scheduling, legal issues, insurance, and safety regulations. Many first time filmmakers spend all their time on their “creative endeavors” and often forget to establish production management strategies or consider business ethics as integral parts of the process. In many cases the result is litigation or insurance problems that can lead to financial hardship and/or the inability to distribute the film. The book includes a companion CD-ROM containing the forms and documents covered in the text. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors. Brief Table of Contents: JUNE 2012 Paper + DVD
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1: Evolution of Studio Work Methods 2: Film Crew 3: Deal Memos/Contract 4: Unions and Guild Associations 5: SAG Contracts 6: Locations 7: Locations 8: Equipment/Prop Rentals 9: Production Scheduling 10: The Budget 11: Dealing with Accounting Issues 12: Production Attorneys 13: Production Insurance 14: Safety 15: Production Checklists
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Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century
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Stephen Lucci and Danny Kopec Artificial Intelligence is a quickly changing field that has gone from theory and promise to delivery and practice in a meteoric way in recent years. This text provides a comprehensive, colorful, up to date, and accessible presentation of AI without sacrificing theoretical foundations. It includes numerous examples, applications, full color images, and human interest boxes to enhance student learning. Advanced topics cover neural nets, genetic algorithms, and complex board games. Brief Table of Contents: 1: History. 2: Uninformed Search. 3: Informed Search. 4: Adversarial Games I. 5: Adversarial Games II – Advanced Games. 6: Knowledge Representation. 7: Logic. 8: Production Systems. 9: Reasoning Under Uncertainty. 10: Expert Systems. 11: Neural Computations.12: Evolutionary Computation. 13: Natural Language Processing.14: Planning.15: Future of AI. A companion DVD is included with resources, simulations, and figures from the book. Numerous instructors’ resources are available upon adoption.
JUNE 2012 Hard + DVD
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-23-0 850 pages
SAP ERP Financials Quick Reference Guide, SAP ECC 6.0
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Surya N. Padhi This up-to-date quick reference guides the reader through the most popular SAP module (myERP Financial 6.0). It thoroughly covers all of the sub modules of ERP Financials, including, FICO, FSCM (MM integration), New GL functionality, SAP integration points, and Report Painter. Unlike other books that only provide questions and answers for certification preparation, this book covers both configurations and end user transactions for validating the implementation methods. A companion CD-ROM with FICO templates, short cuts, and color figures is included. Features: ■
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COMING Digital SOON! Layout Using Adobe InDesign CS6
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COMING Pixel SOON! Graphics Using Adobe Photoshop CS6
COMING Vector SOON! Graphics Using Adobe Illustrator CS6
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Along with the other two titles in the series), this book has an accompanying DVD that shows step-by-step tutorials in conjunction with in-text projects and demonstrates the numerous characteristics and techniques of InDesign CS6. The tutorial disc provides the reader with a “how-to” narration, beginning with basic technical skills for using the program, creating book and magazine layout & design, brochures, business cards, posters, and more. The package shows the reader how to conquer the technical aspects of design theory as you watch the tutorials and listen to the concepts as they are presented. Learn publishing/commercial printers’ terms, typesetting styles, fonts, copyfitting, and figure sizing & placement.
Along with the other two titles in the series, this book has an accompanying DVD that shows step-by-step tutorials in conjunction with in-text projects and also demonstrates characteristics and techniques of Photoshop CS6. The tutorial disc provides the reader with a “how-to” narration, beginning with basic technical skills for using the program, creating images, and editing photographs; then it progresses to various walkthrough techniques for enhancing or modifying images. Learn to size, fix, and retouch new photos, including red-eye and skin color correction. Master the techniques of restoring faded, damaged, or cracked photos.
Along with the other two titles in the series, this book has an accompanying DVD that shows step-by-step tutorials in conjunction with in-text projects and also demonstrates characteristics and techniques of Illustrator CS6. The tutorial disc provides the reader with a “how-to” narration, beginning with basic technical skills for using the program, creating illustrations, signs, logos, brochures, diagrams, graphs, charts, and more. The package shows the reader how to conquer the technical aspects of vector-based illustrations as you watch the tutorials and listen to the concepts as they are presented. Learn typographical terms, airbrushing effects, importing/exporting of various file formats, when to use vector vs. pixel art, characteristics of RGB, CMYK, other color models, and more.
Project files, additional tutorials, and lesson plans available to instructors for use as a textbook.
Additional project files, tutorials, and lesson plans available to instructors for use as a textbook. AUGUST 2012
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Digital Video for Family Historians
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Joanna Silber Millions of people have been collecting media of their families, but how many know what to do with it? Sometimes this media is in the form of outdated 16 mm film handed down in dusty boxes or frequently it’s simply smart phone footage shot at a child’s soccer game. Either way– the habit of collecting media but not producing it into an archival piece is all too common. This book will teach the user how to create a family history video, from start to finish, whether from mixed media formats over several generations or footage using the latest devices. Every aspect of the project will be covered in simple steps—from understanding and mixing formats, combining video and stills, storytelling techniques, audio, editing, and archiving. A companion DVD accompanies the book with projects and all the figures from the text.
OCTOBER 2012 Paper + DVD
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-25-4 400 pages
Cloud Computing with Linux M. Tim Jones
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The goal of the book is to provide an extensive introduction to virtualization and cloud computing from the Linux and open-source perspective (to increase its accessibility), as well as to provide the necessary information to build cloud computing systems and applications. The book also presents cloud storage and scale-out management methods along with open source solutions. Features: ■
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-30-8 400 pages
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Microsoft Excel Functions and Formulas 2/e
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Bernd Held In this completely updated edition covering Excel 2010, Microsoft Excel Functions & Formulas 2/e demonstrates the secrets of Excel through the use of practical and useful examples in a quick reference format. Easy to use and equipped with a variety of functions, Microsoft Excel is the tool of choice when it comes to crunching numbers, building charts, and analyzing tables. Most users only scratch the surface of the program’s functionality, especially the builtin formulas designed to make everyday operations and real-world tasks more efficient. The book’s extensive examples make it an excellent tutorial for all Excel users who want to understand, create and apply formulas. Intermediate and advanced users will find Microsoft Excel Functions & Formulas 2/e an excellent reference for many of the program’s advanced formulas and functions. The text is easy to understand with numerous step-by-step instructions, before and after screenshots from the application. A comprehensive CD-ROM accompanies the book with tips, shortcuts, and tutorials. Brief Table of Contents: NOW AVAILABLE Paper + DVD
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Formulas in Excel. Logical Functions. Text Functions. Date and Time Functions. Basic Statistical Functions. Mathematical Functions. Basic Financial Functions. Database Functions. Lookup and Reference Functions. Conditional Formatting with Formulas. Working with Array Formulas. Special Solutions with Formulas. User-defined Functions. Examples. Index.
Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing Simplified
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500 Questions, Answers, & Tips Arshad Khan This book targets business and IT professionals who need an introduction to business intelligence and data warehousing through a simple question/answer format. Organized into 30 odd chapters, each on a different topic, the book contains approximately 500 questions with answers and tips. Topics include evolution and fundamentals, characteristics and process, architecture and objects, metadata, data conversion, ETL, data storage, infrastructure, data access, data marts, implementation approaches, planning, design, Inmon vs. Kimball, multi-dimensionality, OLAP, facts and dimensions, common mistakes and tips, etc. The book can also be used as a supplemental textbook, for various data warehousing/business intelligence courses.
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Microsoft Access 2010 Programming by Example
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With XBA, SML, and ASP Julitta Korol With more than 275 applied examples and 10 projects, Access users can quickly build database solutions with ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), perform database tasks with Jet/Access Structured Query Language (SQL), and export/import Access data to and from XML both manually and programmatically. The book, which covers the latest release of Access and earlier versions, is divided into five parts: an introduction to VBA programming, manipulating databases with ADO, using DDL, event programming, and using ASP and XML. The text will show you how to write and debug your programming code with the Visual Basic Editor; understand and use common VBA programming structures such as conditions, loops, arrays, and collections; code a “message box� and reprogram characteristics of a database; query and manipulate your database from a Web browser with Active Server Pages (ASP) and many more practical techniques. NOW AVAILABLE Paper + CD-ROM
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Microsoft Excel 2010 Programming by Example
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With XBA, SML, and ASP Julitta Korol Microsoft Excel 2010 Programming by Example with VBA, XML and ASP is a practical how-to book on Excel programming, suitable for readers already familiar with the Excel user interface. The book introduces programming concepts via numerous multi-step, illustrated, hands-on exercises. More advanced topics are introduced via custom projects. From recording and editing a macro and writing VBA code to working with XML documents and using classic ASP to access and display data on the Web, this book takes you on a programming journey that will change the way you work with Excel. Completely updated for Excel 2010, this book provides information on performing automatic operations on files, folders, and other Microsoft Office applications. It also covers proper use of event procedures, testing and debugging, and programming advanced Excel features such as PivotTables, PivotCharts, and SmartTags. Thirty chapters loaded with illustrated hands-on projects and exercises that tell you exactly where to enter code, how to debug it, and then run it. Each exercise/project step is clearly explained as it is performed. NOW AVAILABLE Paper + CD-ROM
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-03-2 800 pages
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Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 11
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Frank Luna This updated bestseller provides an introduction to programming interactive computer graphics, with an emphasis on game development using DirectX 11. The book is divided into three main parts: basic mathematical tools, fundamental tasks in Direct3D, and techniques and special effects. It includes new Direct3D 11 features such as hardware tessellation, the compute shader, dynamic shader linkage and covers advanced rendering techniques such as screen-space ambient occlusion, level-of-detail handling, cascading shadow maps, volume rendering, and character animation. Includes a companion CD-ROM with code and figures. Brief Table of Contents:
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Part I — Mathematical Prerequisites. Vector Algebra. Matrix Algebra. Transformations. Part II — Direct3D Foundations. Direct3D Initialization. The Rendering Pipeline. Lighting. Texturing. Blending. Stenciling. The Geometry Shader. The Hardware Tessellation Shaders. The Compute Shader. Part III — Direct3D Topics. Ambient Occlusion. Cube Mapping. Normal Mapping. Shadow Mapping. Cascaded Shadow Maps. Meshes. Quaternions. Character Animation. Picking. Volume Rendering. Terrain Rendering. Atmospheric Scattering and Cloud Rendering. Particle Systems and Stream Output. Appendices. Introduction to Windows Programming. High-Level Shading Language Reference. Some Analytic Geometry.
Short Film Distribution
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Film Festivals, the Internet, and Self-Promotion Jason Moore Designed for aspiring filmmakers or for a course in short film distribution, this book teaches the fundamentals of promoting and distributing short films and videos. Chapters cover the elements of utilizing social networking to self-promote, entering film festivals, negotiating with broadcast distributors, understanding the various outlets, and distributing alternative work such as Webisodes, demo reels, music videos, and commercials. Readers will follow a five-step distribution plan to maximize the potential of their projects and advance their careers as directors, cinematographers, or editors. The book includes a companion DVD with important contracts, forms, memos, top festivals, and short film buyers. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors. Brief Table of Contents:
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1. What is Distribution? 2. What Types of Projects Can Be Distributed? 3. Distribution Plans and Models. 4. Deliverables. 5. Promoting Your Film and Yourself. 6. Promoting in the Real World and on the Internet. 7. Preparing for the Festival. 8. At the Festival. 9. Preparing for the Sale: the Language of a Contract. 10. Broadcast Distribution. 11. Non-Broadcast Distribution. 12. DIY Distribution on the Internet. 13. Distributing Alternative Content. 14. Distributing Your Demo Reel. 15. The End of One Cycle, the Beginning of Another.
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Film Editing
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Theory and Practice Christopher Llewellyn Reed Designed for the novice or for a course in film editing, the book is the perfect introductory text. Editing is the art of using the building blocks supplied by the writer and director to create a structurally sound and brilliant piece of cinematic dazzle. As the word is to the sentence, so the shot is to the scene, and the editor must “write” coherently. This book teaches the aspiring editor how to speak the inspiring language of images. For projects, it covers the latest version of Final Cut Express, contains structured exercises, and uses video clips on the companion DVD, to allow the reader to apply the lessons of the book in clear and entertaining ways. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors. Brief Table of Contents: 1 – History of Film Editing. 2 – Different Editing Aesthetics. 3 – How Genre Affects Editing. 4 – Narrative (Fiction) vs. Documentary. 5 – Features vs. Shorts. Part II. Final Cut Express. 6 – A Brief History of NLE Systems; MAC vs. PC; FCP vs. FCE. 7 – Basic Interface of Final Cut Express. 8 – Understanding the Different Tools. 9 – Effects and Advanced Techniques; LiveType. 10 – Understanding Format; Outputting/Exporting. 11 – Why is Kuleshov's Legacy Important? 12 – Sound Design. 13 – Genre 1 - Comedy. 14 – Genre 2 – Drama. 15 – Genre 3 – Thriller/Horror Film.
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-10-0 300 pages
Microsoft Office and Beyond
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Computer Concepts and Applications Theodor Richardson and Charles Thies This book is a companion for students and novices to begin with the computing environment and the tasks associated with productivity software that will be used throughout their education and professional careers. Designed to primarily address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite, it also includes instructions for students using OpenOffice and MacOS platforms. The focus of this text is to provide new students and those with some experience with the skills needed to proficiently discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications. Video tutorials on the DVD will support each chapter by demonstrating the principles presented. Features: ■
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Brief Table of Contents: I: The Computer Environment. 1.Introduction to Computer Concepts 2. Using the Computing Environment 3.Working with the Web 4. Microsoft Outlook and Email Clients. II: Word Processing and Microsoft Word 5. Introduction to Word 6. Developing and Editing Documents 7. Advanced Features. III: Presentation Software and Microsoft PowerPoint 8. Introduction to PowerPoint 9. Creating Presentations 10. Advanced Features. IV: Spreadsheet Software and Microsoft Excel 11. Introduction to Excel 12. Developing a Worksheet 13. Formulas, Functions and the What-If Analysis 14.Advanced Features. V: Database Software and Microsoft Access 15. Introduction to Databases 16. Developing a Database 17. Queries and Maintaining the Database. Appendices. A.OS Scripting B. Programming in Excel and Access.
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Game Testing
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All in One, 2/e Charles Schultz and Robert Bryant An updated version of the bestselling Game Testing All in One, this book equips the reader with the rationale for vigorous testing of game software, how game testing and the tester fit into the game development process, practical knowledge of tools to apply to game testing, game tester roles and responsibilities, and the measurements to determine game quality and testing progress. The reader is taken step-by-step through test design and other QA methods, using real game situations. The book includes content for the latest console games and the new crop of touch, mobile, and social games that have recently emerged. A companion DVD contains the tools used for the examples in the book and additional resources such as test table templates and generic flow diagrams to get started quickly with any game test project. Each chapter includes questions and exercises, making the book suitable for classroom use as well as a personal study or reference tool. Brief Table of Contents: NOW AVAILABLE Paper + DVD
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-16-2 300 pages
1. Two Rules of Game Testing. 2. Being a Game Tester. 3. Why Testing is Important. 4. Software Quality. 5. The Test Process. 6. Testing by the Numbers. 7. Combinatorial Testing. 8. Test Flow Diagrams. 9. Cleanroom Testing. 10. Test Trees. 11. Play Testing & Ad Hoc Testing. 12. Defect Triggers 13. Capture/Playback Testing. Appendices.
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Digital Filmmaking
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An Introduction Pete Shaner This first book in the series is designed to introduce the techniques used in digital filmmaking. It is aimed at anyone who has an interest in telling stories with pictures and sound and won't assume any familiarity with equipment or concepts. In addition to the basics of shooting and editing, different story forms will be introduced from documentary and live events through fictional narratives. Each of the topics will be covered in enough depth to allow someone with a camera and a computer to begin creating visual projects they can be proud of. This book is applicable to all novices or as an introduction to digital filmmaking classes. The book should also be a gateway to the series of books designed to impart greater sophistication in all areas of filmmaking. Brief Table of Contents: Part I: Planning. Part II: Shooting. Part III: Editing and Post. Part IV: Distributing. Part V: Planning Revisited. Projects. NOW AVAILABLE Paper + DVD
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-11-7 300 pages
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Video Game Writing
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From Macro to Micro Maurice Suckling & Marek Walton This book explores the challenging and evolving world of the games writer. Split into four sections, it provides a general overview, then looks at what a games writer does—covering collaboration, narrative design, editing, and adaptations. The third section elaborates on the finer details of the craft such as environmental storytelling, layering stories, and sandbox design storytelling. The book finishes with hard-earned wisdom from over 50 writers working in the games industry today. Packed with practical samples, case studies and exercises, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the world of games writing. Brief Table of Contents: I: Chapter 1: A Brief History of Game Stores. II: 2: Decoding and Devising the Brief. 3. NDAs and Contracts. 4: Team Us: Collaboration. 5: Narrative Design. 6: Outlines and Treatments. 7: Character Documents. 8: Environmental Storytelling. 9: Writing Scripts. 10: Editing. 11: Consultancy. 12: Adaptations. 13: Other Roles of the Games Writer. III: 14: Why Have Stories at All? 15: What is Plot and How Does it Work? 16: Other Resources for Writers. 17: Conflict by Other Means: 2K Case Study. 18: Storyloading. 19: Shifting Agency. 20: Time Gates and Act Stimulants. 21: Aristotle, Games Writing, and Games. 22. Choice or Enlightenment? IV: 23: What It’s Like Being a Games Writer? Appendices.
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-15-5 300 pages
Storyboarding
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Turning Scripts to Motion Stephanie Torta and Vladimir Minuty This text is designed to demonstrate the process of converting static images to an effective animation of characters and effects. Unlike many of its competitors, Storyboarding uses the accompanying DVD to show the storyboards in conjunction with a final short film and script. The text and tutorial disc take an in-depth view on the step-by-step process for developing characters, scenes, camera angles through the full production of a finished project. The book includes numerous techniques for analyzing scripts, provides a comprehensive look at the various types of storyboards, and covers methods used in both film-making and video game storyboards. Brief Table of Contents: Brief Background on Storyboarding. Producing the Storyboards. Preproduction. Production. Technology and Storyboards. Glossary. About the Companion DVD.
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-17-9 350 pages
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AutoCAD® 2013 Beginning and Intermediate
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Munir Hamad This book covers only the basics and uses “mixed units”—inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application. Use the DVD to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects, see the book’s figures in color, and draw with a trial version of AutoCAD 2013.
Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers only the basics and uses “mixed units” inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects, see all of the book’s figures in color, and draw with AutoCAD 2013. AutoCAD 2013 Beginning and Intermediate includes 50 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of two full projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2013. Brief Table of Contents: JUNE 2012 US $39.95 Paper + DVD ISBN: 978-1-936420-40-7 400 pages
1: AutoCAD 2013 Basics. 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2013. 3: Modifying Commands. 4: Construction Commands. 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands. 6: Blocks and Hatch. 7: Text and Tables. 8: Dimensioning. 9: Plotting. 10: Projects.
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Complete 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD® 2013
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Munir Hamad This book is an ideal resource to prepare for the two Autodesk exams to earn the prestigious ACA (AutoCAD Certified Associate) and ACP (AutoCAD Certified Professional). This book covers all the 2D subjects mentioned in the exam and more.
Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers all of the 2D tools in AutoCAD 2013 and uses “mixed units” inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing functions of this popular application. Use the DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects, see all of the book’s figures in color, and draw with AutoCAD 2013. Complete 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD® 2013 includes 80 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Chapters 11 to 20 will cover the more advanced 2D features and functions of AutoCAD 2013. This book is an ideal source to prepare the reader to pass the two Autodesk exams to earn the prestigious ACA (AutoCAD Certified Associate) and ACP (AutoCAD Certified Professional). This book covers all the 2D subjects mentioned in the exam and more. JULY 2012 Paper + DVD US $49.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-42-1 500 pages
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Brief Table of Contents: 1: AutoCAD 2013 Basics. 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2013. 3: Modifying Commands. 4: Construction Commands. 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands. 6: Blocks and Hatch. 7: Text and Tables. 8: Dimensioning. 9: Plotting. 10: Projects. 11: Using All Advanced 2D Drafting Commands. 12: Know The Most Important Advanced Techniques. 13: Know All About Parametric Constraint. 14: Create Dynamic Blocks. 15: Create, Edit, Extract Block Attributes. 16: Use External Reference for Team Collaboration. 17: Know All About Sheet Sets. 18: Know All About CAD Standards, Checking, Utilizing the More Advanced Layer Functions. 19: Using Autodesk Design Review for Markups. 20: Using Markup Set Manager. MUNIR HAMAD is an AutoDesk® Approved Instructor, certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.
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AutoCAD® 2013 3D Modeling
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Munir Hamad This book provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models. Use the DVD to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects, see the book’s figures in color, and draw with a trial version of AutoCAD 2013.
This book provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses “mixed units” inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application. Use the companion DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures including color. AutoCAD 2013 3DModeling includes 50 “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of full projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2013. Brief Table of Contents: 1: AutoCAD 2013 3D Basics. 2: Creating Solids. 3: Creating Meshes. 4: Creating Surfaces. 5: Creating Complex Solids & Surfaces. 6: Solid Editing Commands. 7: 3D Modifying Commands. 8: Converting and Sectioning. 9: Printing in 3D and Creating 3D DWF Files. 10: Cameras and Lights. 11: Materials, Rendering, Visual Styles, and Animation. MUNIR HAMAD is an AutoDesk® Approved Instructor, certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.
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JULY 2012 US $41.95 Paper + DVD ISBN: 978-1-936420-41-4 400 pages
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Topics in Systems Howard Eisner
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This book looks at many types of systems from various points of view, dealing with such topics as: how they are created, their features, how they serve us, the roles of the human, the systems approach, systems thinking, how we can maximize the benefits they provide, how to repair them, and how we are able to use them to solve our problems and improve our overall quality of life. This book is designed for engineers as well as all readers that are interested in the systems around them and their roles with respect to these systems. It is a broad-stroke overview of system level concepts and how they connect to one another. It includes fundamental notions related to types of systems, their attributes, their architectures, and their performance. It is hoped that this exploration of various kinds of systems will provide some insights that increase the help we get from the systems we build, and also reduce the number of systems that are not working for us. Brief Table of Contents: 1: Introduction. 2: Systems. 3: Engineering. 4: Systems Engineering. 5: Systems Analysis. 6: Educating. 7: Entrepreneuring. 8: The Human Element. 9: Changing and Fixing Systems. 10: Business as a System. 11: Slippages in Systems. 12: Managing Systems. 13: Integrating Systems. 14: Commentary and Heuristics. 15. Recapitulation. Appendix: Systems Thinkers AUGUST 2012 Paper
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Advanced Thermodynamics Scott Post
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Designed for the senior/graduate level course in thermodynamics or for use as a reference for practicing engineers, this book includes the theoretical underpinnings and derivations necessary for advanced study as well as numerous applications from industry. A companion CD-ROM with figures and MATLAB files is included. Modern software tools, such as EXCEL and MATLAB, are used to solve mathematically challenging problems. Starting with the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, it shows how the principles of thermodynamics apply to engine and power plant design. Applications include combustion of traditional fossil-fuels, pollutants and their effects, and alternative energy technologies— including fuel cells, solar power, and wind power. Features:
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Brief Table of Contents: 1. Gas Power Cycles. 2. Thermodynamic Property Data. 3. Two-Phase (Steam) Power Cycles. 4. Equations of State. 5. Multi-Phase Mixtures. 6. Combustion. 7. Alternative Energy. 8. Additional Applications. 9. Statistical Thermodynamics. Appendices – A. Properties of Common Substances. B. Steam Tables.C. Property Tables for Ammonia, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Helium, and Air. D. MATLAB programs for property data. E. MATLAB codes for Cycle Simulations, Combustion and Chemical Reactions. F. Curve fit equations for property data. G. Combustion Properties for Common Fuels. H. Online Sources of Property Data. I. Conversion factors.
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AutoCAD 2012 3D Modeling
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Munir Hamad This book provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses “mixed units”- inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application. Use the companion DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects, see all of the book’s figures in color, and draw with a trial version of AutoCAD 2012. AutoCAD 2012 3D Modeling includes 50 “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of four full projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2012. Brief Table of Contents: 1: AutoCAD 2012 3D Basics. 2: About Solids. 3: About Meshes. 4: About Surfaces. 5: 3D Modifying Commands. 6: Converting, Sectioning, and 3D Objects Printing. 7: Cameras, Lights, Materials, and Rendering. 8: Visual Styles, Animation, and 3D DWF. NOW AVAILABLE Paper + DVD
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AutoCAD 2012 Beginning and Intermediate
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Munir Hamad Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers only the basics and uses “mixed units”-inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects, see all of the book’s figures in color, and draw with a trial version of AutoCAD 2012. AutoCAD 2012 Beginning and Intermediate includes 50 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of two full projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2012. Brief Table of Contents: 1: AutoCAD 2012 Basics. 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2012. 3: Modifying Commands. 4: Construction Commands. 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands. 6: Blocks and Hatch. 7: Text and Tables. 8: Dimensioning. 9: Plotting. 10: Projects. NOW AVAILABLE Paper + DVD
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ISBN: 978-1-936420-20-9 400 pages
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Multiphysics Modeling Using COMSOL v. 4
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A First Principles Approach Roger W. Pryor COMSOL Multiphysics速 software is the most popular modeling tool for engineers and scientists. With the recent release of v.4.0, it allows the user to create simulated environments for computerized modeling of physical systems and devices. Designed for use by the professional engineer or in a senior level course, Multiphysics Modeling Using COMSOL v.4 explores a wide range of models in coordinate systems from 1D to 3D and introduces the readers to the numerical analysis techniques employed in the COMSOL Multiphysics速 software. It focuses on models from the electromagnetic, electronic, optical, thermal physics, and biomedical areas as examples for later applications used in the development of devices and systems. The text includes executable code for each model and related animations on the accompanying DVD. Brief Table of Contents: NOW AVAILABLE Paper + DVD
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Preface. Introduction. 1. Modeling Methodology 2. Materials and Databases. 3. 1D Modeling. 4. 2D Modeling. 5. 2D Axisymmetric Modeling. 6. 2D Simple Mixed Mode Modeling. 7. 2D Complex Mixed Mode Modeling. 8. 3D Modeling. About the DVD. Index.
ISBN: 978-1-936420-09-4 700 pages
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Hazardous Waste Management
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Cliff VanGuilder Assuming no previous knowledge, this book provides comprehensive coverage for a first course in hazardous waste management for environmental engineers and managers. It is written primarily for generators of hazardous waste with a primary emphasis on source reduction, waste minimization, reuse, and recycling before waste disposal. The book provides guidance on how to determine the proper category of hazardous waste generators, with separate and distinct sets of requirements for the three different categories of generators, and gives basic supplemental guidance for transporters, storage, and disposal facilities. It covers proper completion of hazardous waste manifests and reports. The book explains record keeping, personnel training, and other requirements necessary to be in full compliance on inspections. A companion CD with regulatory forms, data is included. Selected Topics:
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Introductory history and overview of hazardous waste management laws, rules and regulations; a practical guide to complying with the regulations, including the identification of hazardous wastes; proper management of these wastes on-site; preparing generator annual reports, manifests, personnel safety training; hazardous waste management training for staff; proper record-keeping for future regulatory inspections.
ISBN: 978-1-936420-26-1 300 pages
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Essentials of Modern Algebra
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Cheryl Chute Miller This book is intended for the undergraduate one or two semester course in modern algebra, also called abstract algebra. Features groups, rings, and fields and provides numerous exercises and projects.
This book is intended for the undergraduate one or two semester course in modern algebra, also called abstract algebra. It follows that basic plan, using the axioms or rules to understand structures such as groups, rings, and fields, and giving the reader examples to help, but leaving many theorems and examples for them to try. The unique feature of the text is the list of “projects” at the end of each chapter that can be used in the classroom (with students solving them), alone, or in groups with the aid of an instructor. Because of their interactive nature, the projects are designed to understand concepts or to lead the student to new ideas they will encounter later. Features: ■
Provides a logic-based presentation, with the structures of groups, rings, and fields presented in similar ways through objects, subobjects, mappings between objects, and quotients of objects
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Brief Table of Contents: Preliminaries. 1. Groups. 2. Special Groups. 3. Quotient Groups. 4. Rings. 5. Quotient Rings. 6. Domains. 7. Polynomial Rings. 8. Factorization of Polynomials. 9. Extension Fields. 10. Galois Theory. 11. Solvability. Bibliography. Index. CHERYL CHUTE MILLER holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from Wesleyan University and is currently a professor of mathematics at SUNY Potsdam. She has over 20 years of teaching experience, has written numerous articles, and has received several awards and grants during her career.
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PREALGEBRA ESSENTIALS David A. Santos
ALGEBRA ESSENTIALS David A. Santos
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DECEMBER 2012 Print edition Paper + CD-ROM US $49.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-21-1 200 pages 8 x 10 Four color throughout Ebook US $39.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-30-3 Mathematics
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DAVID A. SANTOS, Ph.D. (late) held positions at Community College of Philadelphia, the University of North Texas, the University of Puerto Rico, and the University of Pennsylvania. He received an AB in mathematics from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS ESSENTIALS JANUARY 2013 Print edition Paper + CD-ROM US $49.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-23-5 200 pages 8 x 10 Four color throughout Ebook US $39.95 T ISBN: 978-1937585-36-5 Mathematics
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JANUARY 2013 Print edition Paper + CD-ROM US $49.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-24-2 200 pages 8 x 10 Four color throughout Ebook US $39.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-39-6 Mathematics
JANUARY 2013 Print edition Paper + CD-ROM US $49.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-25-9 200 pages 8 x 10 Four color throughout Ebook US $39.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-42-6 Mathematics
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JANUARY 2013 Print edition Paper + CD-ROM US $49.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-28-0 200 pages 8 x 10 Four color throughout Ebook US $39.95 T ISBN: 978-1-937585-51-8 Mathematics
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Research Methods for Information Systems
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Ronald S. King Assuming no previous knowledge, this book provides comprehensive coverage for a first course in research & statistical methods in computing, or it can be used as “on the job” selftraining for professionals. It shows how to apply these methods to the current problems faced in a variety of fields, but with special emphasis on computer science and information systems. A research model applicable to applied research is proposed and discussed throughout the text. This model accommodates scientific methods of research, including empirical, quantitative, qualitative, case study, and mixed methods. Using a non-threatening approach to the subject, the text avoids excessive mathematics and abstract theory. It includes numerous exercises and examples that help students understand the relevance of research methodology applications, a DVD with statistical tables, data files, etc. Numerous instructors’ resources are available upon adoption. Selected Topics: Introduction to statistics; descriptive statistics; data mining; probability; estimation; hypothesis testing; chi-square tests; linear regression; variance; random-number generation; guide to research; model construction; statistical software; axiomatic research; simulation and clustering methods; simulations; statistical tables.
JUNE 2012 Hard + DVD 800 pages
Statistics for Managers Using Excel Jon Weimer
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Designed for business professionals, Excel users (including Excel 2010), or for a course in fundamental statistics with business applications, this book is for those who need to use the Data Analysis toolset for doing statistically-based business analysis. It de-emphasizes the underlying mathematical concepts and emphasizes how to interpret the results that Excel provides. The book covers topics such as data charting, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and more. It includes a companion CD-ROM with statistical tables, charts, data files, etc. Numerous instructors’ resources are available upon adoption. Brief Table of Contents: 1 What Type of Data Is This? 2 Describing Your Data (Descriptive Statistics). 3 Measuring Association (Correlation). 4 Probability. 5 Probability Distributions. 6 Hypothesis Testing with One Sample. 7 Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples. 8 Hypothesis Testing with > 2 Samples. 9 Regression and the General Linear Model. 10 Hypothesis Testing with More than 2 Variables.
NOVEMBER 2012 Hard + DVD
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Multivariable and Vector Calculus An Introduction
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David A. Santos This book is aimed primarily at undergraduates in mathematics and the physical sciences. Rather than concentrating on technical skills, it focuses on a deeper understanding of the subject by providing many unusual and challenging examples. The basic topics of vector geometry, differentiation and integration in several variables are explored. It also provides numerous computer algebra illustrations and tutorials using MATLAB or MAPLE. Brief Table of Contents: 1. Geometry in R2. 2. Geometry in R3. 3. Multivariable Functions. 4. Partial Derivatives. 5. Partial Derivatives. 6. Differentiation.7. Taylor’s Theorem and Optimization. 8. Inverse Function Theorem and Implicit Function Theorem. 9. Multiple Integration. 10. Differential Forms and Stokes’ Theorem.
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Using MATLAB Rizwan Butt Designed for engineers, computer scientists, and physicists or for use as a textbook in computational courses, Applied Linear Algebra & Optimization: Using MATLAB, provides the reader with numerous applications, m-files, and practical examples to solve problems. Balancing theoretical concepts with computational speed and accuracy, the book includes numerous short programs in MATLAB that can be used to solve problems involving systems of linear equations, matrices, vectors, computer graphics, and more. The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM with all of the figures, m-files for all of the programs, and MATLAB simulations from industry. Complete solutions and Microsoft PowerPoint slides are available to instructors for use as a textbook. Brief Table of Contents:
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1. Matrices and Linear Systems. 2. Iterative Methods for Linear Systems. 3. The Eigenvalue Problems. 4. Numerical Computation of Eigenvalues. 5. Interpolation and Approximation. 6. Linear Programming. 7. Nonlinear Programming. Appendices. About the CD-ROM.
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Psychiatry needs psychedelics and psychedelics need psychiatry. Without researching them for medical therapy, psychiatry is turning its back on a group of compounds that could have great potential. And without the validation of the medical profession the psychedelic drugs, and those who take them offlicense, remain archaic sentiments of the past, maligned as recreational drug abusers subject to continued negative opinion.”
The author espouses self-help and the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to the treatment of alcohol addiction. It has been scientifically proven to help individuals achieve and maintain abstinence. CBT is rooted in the individualized assessment of the patient’s condition and then uses techniques that are usually oriented toward psychology and behavior modification, such as recognizing the “triggers” that result in the need for a drink, etc.
Alzheimer’s Disease, a form of dementia, affects over 5 million Americans. Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers worldwide. Here an expert in the field reviews the known causes and treatments for this debilitating disease.
DR. BEN SESSA MBBS BSc MRCPsych is a consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist working in Taunton, Somerset (UK) with the National Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. He began publishing in medical journals on the subject of psychedelics as a trainee and since then has spoken nationally and internationally to doctors in a campaign to see these fascinating substances return to the mainstream pharmacopeia. He worked on the UK’s only human hallucinogen study in modern times—being the first person to be legally administered a classical psychedelic drug in the UK for 33 years. DECEMBER 2012 Paper + DVD US $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-44-5 60 pages 6x9 Four color throughout
STUART LINKE (MSc, AFBPsS) has written numerous journal articles on CBT and treating alcohol addiction. He is Head of Islington Mental Health Psychology Services, Camden, and Islington Mental Health and Social Care Trust in the UK. DECEMBER 2012 Paper + DVD US $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-936420-45-2 60 pages 6x9 Four color throughout
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DR. NORMAN POOLE is a locum consultant liaison psychiatrist, at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London. Dr Poole trained in psychiatry at St George’s Hospital and Medical School where he developed an interest in liaison and neuropsychiatry. DECEMBER 2012 Paper + DVD US $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-53-2 60 pages 6x9 Four color throughout E-book US $19.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-55-6 Health/ Geriatrics/ Alzheimer’s
E-book US $19.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-61-7 Health/ Psychiatry/ Addiction/ Self-Help
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A New Mexico woman, occupied for weeks with playing online games, was convicted of second-degree murder and child abandonment, after allowing her three and a half-year-old daughter to die of malnutrition and dehydration. A Philadelphia man was convicted of third-degree murder for killing his 17month old daughter in a rage over a broken Xbox. In 2005 one study estimated that 40% of the players of World of Warcraft (the popular online role-playing game), were addicted. Unfortunately, the number of these addictions is growing exponentially in most countries. This book addresses the history, symptoms, causes, and available treatment for “video game overuse.” It examines numerous case studies and provides resources from several countries including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK.
Heart disease, regardless of age and sex, is the leading cause of death in the United States and a major health concern throughout the world. This book explains the workings of the heart and related issues through practical examples, FAQs, and illustrations.
This book is an aid to both the obesity therapist and patient to understand and plan the correct course and diet to alleviate potential health issues
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Dr. G. Gadkari (B.M., B.S.)
NOVEMBER 2012 Paper + DVD US $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-86-0 60 pages 6 x 9 Four color throughout E-book US $19.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-88-4 Health/ Obesity/ Nutrition & Fitness
E-book US $19.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-92-1 Health/ Heart Disease
DR. G. GADKARI is the founder of the Association of Advanced Research in Obesity. He is also the author of A Win Over Obesity and Know Your Heart.
JEAN RIESCHER WESTCOTT writes a technology column and is the co-author of Digitally Daunted: The Consumer’s Guide to Taking Control of the Technology in Your Life and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Electronics 101. DECEMBER 2012 Paper + DVD US $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-82-2 60 pages 6x9 Four color throughout E-book US $19.95 ISBN: 978-1-937585-84-6 Health/ Psychology/ Addiction/ Videogames
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Radio Astronomy An Introduction
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Shubhendu Joardar Designed for a course in radio astronomy or for use as a reference for practicing engineers and astronomers, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. It begins with the history of radio astronomy then explains the fundamentals, polarization, designing radio telescopes, understanding radio arrays, interferometers, receiving systems, mapping techniques, image processing and propagation effects in relation to radio astronomy. A special chapter in the end presents the GMRT radio array as an example of the explained techniques. Two supplemental chapters have been added that describe the coordinate systems used in radio astronomy and minimum basics of antenna theory. The review questions at the end of each chapter contain direct hints for easy solutions. Brief Table of Contents:
OCTOBER 2012 Hard + CD-ROM
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1 Foundations of Radio Astronomy. 2 Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy. 3 Polarization Analysis. 4 Designing Single Dishes and Phased Arrays. 5 Interferometry and Radio Arrays. 6 Receiving Systems. 7 Interferometer Aperture Synthesis and Radio Mapping. 8 Interferometer Data Calibration and Image Processing. 9 Propagation Effects in Radio Astronomy. 10 The GMRT Radio Array. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
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