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Hardback. This comprehensive and innovative handbook covers aspects of biometrics from the perspective of recognizing individuals at a distance, in motion, and under a surveillance scenario. The varied contributions offer the reader a multi-view approach to the topic. Editor(s): Tistarelli, Massimo; Li, Stan Z. (Chinese Academy of Sciences); Chellappa, Dr. Rama. Series: Advances in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. Num Pages: 394 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UYQP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848823846
- ISBN
- 9781848823846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.15
€ 196.15
Hardback. This concise volume provides the state-of-the-art in parallel and distributed computing. Written by internationally renowned experts, it targets development of efficient parallel computational methods for different scientific and technical applications. Editor(s): Trobec, Roman; Vajtersic, Marian; Zinterhof, Peter. Num Pages: 520 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UYFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848824089
- ISBN
- 9781848824089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.42
€ 138.42
Paperback. The second volume of this book guides the reader through the creation of realistic computer-generated backgrounds and characters. The subject breakdown and analysis techniques provided will improve an artist's ability to make the most of his/her tools. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: UG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Printing.
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848824690
- ISBN
- 9781848824690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.63
€ 67.63
Hardback. Rescue Robotics presents the major findings of the DDT Project on robots and systems for urban search and rescue. The book discusses the development and testing of these robotic systems, and technologies including serpentine robots and traced vehicles. Editor(s): Tadokoro, Satoshi. Num Pages: 192 pages, 156 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MQF; MQW; TJFM1; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 491.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848824737
- ISBN
- 9781848824737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardback. People live with an awareness of their social and physical environments. Network technology has extended the reach of that awareness. This book considers the design of awareness systems from the theoretical foundations to empirical studies and design concepts. Editor(s): Markopoulos, Panos; Ruyter, Boris de; Mackay, Wendy. Series: Human-Computer Interaction Series. Num Pages: 514 pages, 98 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 514
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848824768
- ISBN
- 9781848824768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.20
€ 204.20
Hardback. This is the first comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of natural image statistics. It offers a clear overview of all the basic theory plus the most recent developments and research, and it includes exercises and computer assignments. Series: Computational Imaging and Vision. Num Pages: 467 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSAN; UYT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 167 x 35. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 467
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848824904
- ISBN
- 9781848824904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.56
€ 230.56
Hardback. This book discusses the development of novel protective relaying algorithms using Mathematical Morphology, a nonlinear signal processing technique derived from set theory and geometry. Series: Power Systems. Num Pages: 208 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; THRD; UYS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848824980
- ISBN
- 9781848824980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 227.73
€ 227.73
Hardback. Focusing on topics and areas based on non-traditional thinking, and new and emerging paradigms in bio-inspired robotics, this book examines the design and real-world implementation of artificial life robotic devices. Editor(s): Adamatzky, Andrew; Komosinski, Maciej. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1; UK; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848825291
- ISBN
- 9781848825291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.22
€ 133.22
Hardback. This book details what system developers need to know and need to be able to do in order to develop usable new multimodal applications. It covers the theory of modalities and multimodality and presents nine key multimodal usability parameters. Series: Human-Computer Interaction Series. Num Pages: 447 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 31 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1770.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Printing.
- Number of pages
- 447
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848825529
- ISBN
- 9781848825529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.85
€ 202.85
Hardback. This volume presents the latest in pervasive computing and multimedia technologies. It covers an array of topics including video streaming, intelligent behavior modeling, tele-gaming, web service processes, virtual environments, ambient intelligence and more. Editor(s): Hassanien, Aboul-Ella; Abawajy, Jemal; Abraham, Ajith; Hagras, Hani. Series: Computer Communications and Networks. Num Pages: 482 pages, 176 black & white illustrations, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UG; UKN; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 168 x 33. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848825987
- ISBN
- 9781848825987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.51
€ 203.51
Transforming Clothing Production into a Demand-driven, Knowledge-based...
. Ed(S): Walter, Lutz; Kartsounis, George-Ale...
Hardback. New trends in the fashion market dictate the need for a new approach. This book discusses such an approach, which must be a shorter cycle from conception to retail, as well as a shift from labor-intensive to technology- and knowledge-intensive manufacturing. Editor(s): Walter, Lutz; Kartsounis, George-Alexander; Carosio, Stefano. Num Pages: 212 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TDH; TJFM; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848826076
- ISBN
- 9781848826076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.21
€ 132.21
Hardback. This book deals with the formulation of model-based design rules to be used in the conception of optimized mechatronic and adaptronic systems. It addresses the comparison of different actuator classes for given applications and offers answers to questions. Num Pages: 205 pages, 149 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBD; TGBN; TJFM; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848826137
- ISBN
- 9781848826137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.50
€ 194.50
Paperback. Operating as a practical guide for learning functional programming directly through the diagrams used to define functions, this book describes, and provides access to, a system that gives a level of support akin to that provided in word processing. Num Pages: 395 pages, biography. BIC Classification: UMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 395
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848826175
- ISBN
- 9781848826175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.42
€ 72.42
Hardback. This book probes four types of Web-based support systems (WSS) research: WSS for specific domains, Web-based applications, techniques related to WSS and design, and development of WSS. The aim is to meet the opportunities of WSS, and keep pace with progress. Editor(s): Yao, JingTao. Series: Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing. Num Pages: 462 pages, 160 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UMW; UNF; UNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 32. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848826274
- ISBN
- 9781848826274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.12
€ 203.12
Robust Control for Uncertain Networked Control Systems with Random Del...
Huang, Dan; Nguang, Sing Kiong
Paperback. This volume addresses the problem of analysis and design of networked control systems when the communication delays are varying in a random fashion. Numerical examples illustrate the advantages of new design methods in a variety of control systems. Series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Num Pages: 180 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBW; TJFM1; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848826779
- ISBN
- 9781848826779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Dynamic Business Process Formation for Instant Virtual Enterprises
. Ed(S): Mehandjiev, Nikolay; Grefen, Paul
Hardback. Comprised of the main results from the IST CrossWork project, this book presents key innovations in the use of advanced information technology to support dynamic organizations in modern day industrial supply chains and business service networks. Editor(s): Mehandjiev, Nikolay; Grefen, Paul. Series: Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing. Num Pages: 275 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; UFL; UYQE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848826908
- ISBN
- 9781848826908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.49
€ 199.49
Hardback. This book introduces empirical and theoretical approaches to the study of shared encounters. It highlights the multifaceted nature of collective experience and provides a deeper understanding of the nature and value of shared encounters in daily life. Editor(s): Willis, Katharine S.; Roussos, George; Chorianopoulos, Konstantinos; Struppek, Mirjam. Series: Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Num Pages: 331 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP; UYZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848827264
- ISBN
- 9781848827264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.47
€ 200.47
Hardback. This book provides a sound theoretical foundation for a disciplined approach to mixed reality engineering. Coverage includes interaction design, software design and implementation. Editor(s): Dubois, Emmanuel; Gray, Philip; Nigay, Laurence. Series: Human-Computer Interaction Series. Num Pages: 464 pages, 170 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UMZ; UYZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848827325
- ISBN
- 9781848827325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.47
€ 258.47
Hardback. Through fundamental contributions from leading researchers, this volume describes the use of formal modeling methods in the areas of requirements, design and validation. The self-contained chapters provide readers with rich background information and a diverse breadth of specialist material. Editor(s): Boca, Paul P.; Bowen, Jonathan P.; Siddiqi, Jawed I. Num Pages: 273 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UMX; UMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 14. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848827356
- ISBN
- 9781848827356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.53
€ 133.53
Hardback. This book explores one of the most common approaches to program verification, known as the assertional approach. Case studies supplied throughout the book demonstrate the use of the proof systems and formally verify solutions to classical problems. Series: Texts in Computer Science. Num Pages: 526 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: UMB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 167 x 32. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2009, Corr. 3rd printing 2010
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848827448
- ISBN
- 9781848827448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.08
€ 138.08
Hardback. Contains the papers presented at the 1st Rapid Modeling Conference 'Increasing Competitiveness - Tools and Mindset'. This title gives an overview of research and various developments in the field of rapid modeling linked with lead time reduction. Editor(s): Reiner, Gerald. Num Pages: 310 pages, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KJT; PBUH; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848827479
- ISBN
- 9781848827479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.81
€ 250.81
Hardback. This timely book covers topics at the intersection of algorithms and networking. It builds a complete picture of the current state of research on Next Generation Networks and the challenges ahead. Particular focus is given to evolving research initiatives. Editor(s): Cormode, Graham; Thottan, Marina. Series: Computer Communications and Networks. Num Pages: 482 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848827646
- ISBN
- 9781848827646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.57
€ 203.57
Hardback. This volume describes the fundamentals and techniques necessary for Lamb-wave-based damage identification. This damage assessment method offers efficient structural failure detection which lowers maintenance costs and increases safety benefits. Series: Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics. Num Pages: 356 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGB; TGM; UYS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848827837
- ISBN
- 9781848827837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.29
€ 256.29
Hardback. The field of sketch-based interfaces and modeling is concerned with developing methods and techniques to enable users to interact with a computer through sketching - a simple, yet highly expressive medium. This book discusses this rapidly evolving field, and covers sketch-based systems that allow the user to manipulate and edit existing data. Editor(s): Jorge, J.; Samavati, Faramarz Famil. Num Pages: 402 pages, biography. BIC Classification: UTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848828117
- ISBN
- 9781848828117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.79
€ 196.79