Tabletops – Horizontal Interactive Displays

June 26th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Engineering and Science,Programming Language 
Tabletops – Horizontal Interactive Displays – are compelling interfaces with unique characteristics. In everyday work, education and entertainment environments, tabletops can provide a stunning experience of intuitive interaction by direct touch and gestures ideal for small group collaboration. Recent developments of various technologies such as display and multi-touch technologies...

Technological Developments in Networking, Education and Automation

June 26th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Engineering and Science,General Programming,Network,Programming Language 
Technological Developments in Networking, Education and Automation includes a set of rigorously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in the following areas: Computer Networks: Access Technologies, Medium Access Control, Network architectures and Equipment, Optical Networks and Switching, Telecommunication Technology, and Ultra Wideband...

The New ICT Ecosystem: Implications for Policy and Regulation

June 26th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Engineering and Science,Programming Language 
Title: The New ICT Ecosystem: Implications for Policy and Regulation Authors: Fransman Martin Description The ICT sector is crucial as a driver of economic and social growth. Not only is it an important industry in its own right, but it also provides the communication and infrastructure without which modern economies could not function. How does this sector work? Why is it stronger in some countries...

The Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips

June 26th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Engineering and Science,Programming Language 
Title: The Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips Authors: Judith V. Boettcher Rita-Marie Conrad Description The Online Teaching Survival Guide offers faculty a wide array of theory-based techniques designed for online teaching and technology-enhanced courses. Written by two pioneers in distance education, this guidebook presents practical instructional strategies spread...

The Concepts and Practice of Mathematical Finance (Mathematics, Finance and Risk)

June 26th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Business,Engineering and Science,Mathematics,Non-IT Books 
Title: The Concepts and Practice of Mathematical Finance (Mathematics, Finance and Risk) Authors: Mark S. Joshi Description An ideal introduction for those starting out as practitioners of mathematical finance, this book provides a clear understanding of the intuition behind derivatives pricing, how models are implemented, and how they are used and adapted in practice. Strengths and weaknesses of...

Advanced modelling in finance using Excel and VBA

June 25th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Engineering and Science,General Programming,Programming Language 
Title: Advanced modelling in finance using Excel and VBA Authors: Mary Jackson Mike Staunton Description An advanced guide to using Microsoft Excel and VBA to create spreadsheets in Excel that calculate various mathematical models in finance. Includes a CD-ROM which contains the VBA functions, macros and spreadsheets used in the text. System requirements not listed. (more…)

Parallel Programming: for Multicore and Cluster Systems

June 25th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Engineering and Science,General Programming,Programming Language 
Title: Parallel Programming: for Multicore and Cluster Systems Authors: Thomas Rauber Gudula Rünger Description Innovations in hardware architecture, like hyper-threading or multicore processors, mean that parallel computing resources are available for inexpensive desktop computers. In only a few years, many standard software products will be based on concepts of parallel programming implemented...

NHibernate 2.x Beginner’s Guide

Title: NHibernate 2.x Beginner’s Guide Authors: Aaron Cure Description Rapidly retrieve data from your database into .NET objects Incorporate robust, efficient data access into your .Net projects Gain database independence, not tied to any particular technology Avoid spending countless hours developing data access layers Eliminate writing stored procedures Clear, precise step-by-step directions...

AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Bible

June 25th, 2010 Posted by revskill under Engineering and Science,General Programming,Programming Language 
Title: AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Bible Authors: Ellen Finkelstein Description 10th anniversary edition of the bestselling AutoCAD Bible Even AutoCAD developers turn to this book for answers! Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: this is the top all-in-one guide to everything you need to master AutoCAD. Whether you’re a novice looking to...

MCTS Windows 7 Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-680

Title: MCTS Windows 7 Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-680 Authors: William Panek Description Prepare for certification in Windows 7 configuration with this all-new study guide This comprehensive book guides readers through preparation for Microsoft’s brand new MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring exam (70-680). You’ll find 100% coverage of all exam objectives; practical, real-world scenarios;...