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Paperback. This work covers two distinct areas: performance tuning, or the art of increasing performance for a specific application, and capacity planning, or deciding what hardware best fulfils a given role. This book focuses on the operating system, the underlying hardware, and their interactions. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UL; UM; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 562.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596002848
- ISBN
- 9780596002848
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€ 47.99€ 36.55
€ 47.99
€ 36.55
Paperback. Collects 34 essays from leading security and human-computer interaction (HCI) researchers on authentication, privacy and anonymity, secure systems, commercialization, and more. Num Pages: 218 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UYD; UYF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 180 x 12. Weight in Grams: 314.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596006686
- ISBN
- 9780596006686
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€ 42.99€ 41.15
€ 42.99
€ 41.15
Paperback. Contains life hacks that teach you to: use mnemonic tricks to remember numbers, names, dates, and other flotsam you need to recall. This work also helps you perform complex math in your head, with your fingers, or on the back of a napkin; use effective systems to capture new ideas; and communicate in creative new ways using artificial languages. Num Pages: 332 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJ; UY; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596101534
- ISBN
- 9780596101534
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€ 26.99€ 26.89
€ 26.99
€ 26.89
Paperback. Puts theory into practice with ready-made answers to common Flash development questions. This practical toolkit is the useful resource for Flash developers, as well as designers who are ready to start doing development work. It offers 280 recipes that include an explanation of how and why the solution works. Num Pages: 536 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UG; UYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 845.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596102401
- ISBN
- 9780596102401
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€ 47.99€ 45.90
€ 47.99
€ 45.90
Paperback. Introduces readers to computer vision and demonstrates how they can quickly build applications that enable computers to "see" and make decisions based on the data. Num Pages: 575 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UMN; UYQV. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 232 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 926.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596516130
- ISBN
- 9780596516130
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.51
€ 52.99
€ 50.51
Paperback. Search is among the most disruptive innovations of our time. It influences what we buy and where we go. It shapes how we learn and what we believe. This book explores design patterns that apply across the categories of web, ecommerce, enterprise, desktop, mobile, social, and realtime search and discovery. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: UNH; UYZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 380.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596802271
- ISBN
- 9780596802271
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€ 42.99€ 41.12
€ 42.99
€ 41.12
Paperback. In recent years there have been major advances in understanding visual processing. This work brings together experts from various disciplines, ranging from computer science to neuropsychology, to discuss how the work carried out in their field fits into the broader context of vision research. Editor(s): Humphreys, Glyn W. Series: Readings in Mind & Language S. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; JMM; JMR; UYQV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631179092
- ISBN
- 9780631179092
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€ 52.62
€ 52.62
Paperback. The contributions to this volume examine the implications of recent advances in artificial intelligence and ask whether machines with artificial intelligence can develop artifical minds. Editor(s): Broadbent, Donald E. Num Pages: 224 pages, 52 line drawings, index. BIC Classification: UBJ; UYQ; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 358.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631187332
- ISBN
- 9780631187332
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€ 47.40
€ 47.40
Hardback. * Emphasizes the computational theory of mind in both its digital and connectionist forms. * Explains the basic concepts rather than particular hypotheses and experiments. * Provides historical background to theory of mind: philosophical, psychological, biological and computational. Num Pages: 464 pages, 153. BIC Classification: HPM; JMAQ; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 168 x 30. Weight in Grams: 818.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631212591
- ISBN
- 9780631212591
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€ 165.62
€ 165.62
Paperback. * Emphasizes the computational theory of mind in both its digital and connectionist forms. * Explains the basic concepts rather than particular hypotheses and experiments. * Provides historical background to theory of mind: philosophical, psychological, biological and computational. Num Pages: 464 pages, 153. BIC Classification: HPM; JMAQ; PSAN; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631212607
- ISBN
- 9780631212607
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€ 55.18
€ 55.18
Hardcover. This Guide provides an ambitious state--of--the--art survey of the fundamental themes, problems, arguments and theories constituting the philosophy of computing. * A complete guide to the philosophy of computing and information. * Comprises 26 newly--written chapters by leading international experts. Editor(s): Floridi, Luciano. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Guides. Num Pages: 392 pages, 20. BIC Classification: HP; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 263 x 28. Weight in Grams: 948.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229186
- ISBN
- 9780631229186
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€ 168.91
€ 168.91
Paperback. This guide provides a survey of the themes, problems, arguments and theories constituting the field of the philosophy of computing and information. It presents an introduction to a wide range of topics, including computer ethics, Internet culture, digital art, cybernetics and hypertext theory. Editor(s): Floridi, Luciano. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Guides. Num Pages: 392 pages, 20. BIC Classification: HP; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 694.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229193
- ISBN
- 9780631229193
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€ 52.62
€ 52.62
Hardcover. A practical introduction to programming for people interested in language. Simple programming expertise is an essential part of many forms of data collection and analysis in these fields. This book undertakes to introduce a completely naive person to the rudiments of Perl. Num Pages: 232 pages, 37. BIC Classification: CFX; UMW; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631234333
- ISBN
- 9780631234333
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Condition: New
€ 141.44
€ 141.44
Paperback. A practical introduction to programming for people interested in language. Simple programming expertise is an essential part of many forms of data collection and analysis in these fields. This book undertakes to introduce a completely naive person to the rudiments of Perl. Num Pages: 232 pages, 37. BIC Classification: CFX; UMW; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631234340
- ISBN
- 9780631234340
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€ 76.18
€ 76.18
Paperback. The construction industry is subject to more risk and uncertainty than perhaps any other industry. Yet, surprisingly, managerial techniques used to identify, analyse and respond to risk were not applied in the industry until the 80a s. Existing texts deal with the theoretical concepts of risk and the techniques that identify and manage it. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJC; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 12. Weight in Grams: 448.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632028160
- ISBN
- 9780632028160
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€ 99.29
€ 99.29
Paperback. On May 11, 1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating the defending world champion, Garry Kasparov. This book reveals the inside story of what happened behind the scenes at the two historic Deep Blue vs. Kasparov matches. Num Pages: 320 pages, 30 line illus. 10 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; UYQ; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118185
- ISBN
- 9780691118185
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€ 54.99€ 39.70
€ 54.99
€ 39.70
Hardback. From mining genomes to the World Wide Web, from modeling financial markets to global weather patterns, parallel computing enables computations that would otherwise be impractical if not impossible with sequential approaches alone. This book covers the fundamentals of parallel computing. Num Pages: 392 pages, 75 line illus. BIC Classification: UYFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 857.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691119359
- ISBN
- 9780691119359
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€ 112.64€ 85.82
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Hardback. Designed to help move from verbal to mathematical to computational representations in economic modeling, this book is organized around economic topics as macroeconomics, microeconomics, and finance. It employs software systems, including MATLAB, Mathematica, GAMS, the nonlinear programming solver in Excel, and the database systems in Access. Num Pages: 456 pages, 112 line illus. 36 tables. BIC Classification: KC; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 942.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691125497
- ISBN
- 9780691125497
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€ 163.62€ 123.24
€ 163.62
€ 123.24
Hardback. Presenting a survey of key topics in computational physics, this work includes discussions of visualization tools, wavelet analysis, molecular dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. It also includes a CD-ROM with supplementary materials, including Java, Fortran, and C programs. Num Pages: 688 pages, 190 line illus. BIC Classification: PH; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1599.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Har/Cdr
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691131375
- ISBN
- 9780691131375
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€ 139.91€ 105.83
€ 139.91
€ 105.83
Paperback. Offers an introduction to the world of women and men who did the hard computational labor of science. This book tells us about the surveyors of the French Revolution, describes the calculating machines of Charles Babbage, and guides readers through the Great Depression to marvel at the giant computing room of the Works Progress Administration. Num Pages: 424 pages, 50 halftones. BIC Classification: PDR; PDX; TBX; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691133829
- ISBN
- 9780691133829
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€ 54.99€ 39.54
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Hardback. Introduces the distributed control of robotic networks. This book presents a set of tools for understanding coordination algorithms, determining their correctness, and assessing their complexity. It analyzes various cooperative strategies for tasks such as consensus, rendezvous, connectivity maintenance, deployment, and boundary estimation. Series: Princeton Series in Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 76 line illus. BIC Classification: TBJ; TJFM1; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 185 x 24. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691141954
- ISBN
- 9780691141954
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€ 83.00€ 64.13
€ 83.00
€ 64.13
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of validated numerics, a field that combines the strengths of scientific computing and pure mathematics. This title features many examples, exercises, and computer labs using MATLAB/C++. It is suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Num Pages: 152 pages, 41 line illus. 12 tables. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDN; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691147819
- ISBN
- 9780691147819
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Condition: New
€ 65.21€ 50.91
€ 65.21
€ 50.91
Hardback. A website's ranking on Google can spell the difference between success and failure for a new business. This title offers an account of how scientific rating and ranking methods are created and applied to a variety of uses. Num Pages: 272 pages, 25 halftones. 47 line illus. 60 tables. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZ; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 259 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691154220
- ISBN
- 9780691154220
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€ 33.99€ 24.81
€ 33.99
€ 24.81
Hardback. Computational science is an exciting new field at the intersection of the sciences, computer science, and mathematics because much scientific investigation now involves computing as well as theory and experiment. This book provides students with a versatile and accessible introduction to the subject. Num Pages: 856 pages, 3 halftones. 192 line illus. 82 tables. BIC Classification: PBW; UYA; UYM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 186 x 261 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160719
- ISBN
- 9780691160719
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Condition: New
€ 118.57€ 95.26
€ 118.57
€ 95.26