Science & Technology

Adaptive Regression

Jana Jureckova ; Yadolah Dodge • Springer Verlag • 2000

Adaptive Regression introduces methods for flexible modeling when relationships vary across data, balancing theory and hands-on guidance in a compact format aimed at practitioners and advanced students.

Signals and Systems [Paperback] by Bernd Girod; Rudolf Rabenstein; Alexander

Bernd Girod ; Alexander Stenger ; Rudolf Rabenstein • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2001

This comprehensive textbook covers signal representation, Fourier and Laplace methods, sampling, and linear system analysis with examples and exercises geared for engineering students and practitioners.

Studies in the Atmospheric Sciences (Lecture Notes in Statistics)

Mark L Berliner • Springer • 2000

Mark L. Berliner's Lecture Notes present statistical approaches tailored to atmospheric science topics, blending methodology with applied examples across 199 pages for practitioners and students.

Transport Phenomena, 2nd Edition

W. J. Beek ; K. M. K. Muttzall ; J. W. Van Heuven ; J. W. Van Heuven • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

This second edition covers fundamentals of momentum, heat, and mass transfer with clear derivations, solved examples, and problem sets designed for applied science and engineering students and practitioners.

Extreme Environment Change and Evolution

Peter A. Parsons ; Ary A. Hoffmann • Cambridge Univ Pr • 2001

Parsons and Hoffmann synthesize theory and empirical case studies to show how organisms adapt, fail, or persist under rapid environmental stress. The book links evolutionary mechanisms to practical implications for conse

THE CHEMISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE:COMPOSITION AND MEASUREMENT,2ED

Richard A. Jenkins ; M.R. Guerin ; R.A. Jenkins ; B.A. Tomkins ; Center for Indoor Air Research • Lewis Pub • 2000

This second edition reviews the chemical composition, analytical methods, and measurement challenges of environmental tobacco smoke, aimed at researchers and practitioners needing rigorous technical detail and protocols.

Molecular Biology of the Gene: v. 1 & 2 in 1v

James Watson • Addison-Wesley • 2001

James Watson's comprehensive textbook explains the molecular basis of heredity, covering DNA structure, replication, gene expression, and modern genetic techniques across two volumes in one edition.

Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family

Robert Kolker • Unknown Publisher

Robert Kolker follows the Galvin family across decades, blending intimate reporting and scientific context to trace how multiple siblings with schizophrenia changed psychiatry and a family's life. The book balances human

Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family

Robert Kolker • Unknown Publisher

Robert Kolker follows the Galvin family—twelve siblings, six diagnosed with schizophrenia—and the journalists, clinicians, and researchers who sought answers, weaving personal tragedy with evolving science and social con

Data Refinement: Model-Oriented Proof Methods and Their Comparison (Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science)

Willem-Paul de Roever; Kai Engelhardt • Cambridge University Press • 2001

This tract compares and formalizes model-oriented proof techniques used in program refinement, presenting definitions, proof principles, and comparative analysis for researchers and advanced students in formal methods.

Wavelets, Splines and Applications for Engineers and Computer Scientists

Lee Seng Luan ; Liu Bao ; W Lawton • World Scientific Pub Co Inc • 2007

This 400-page text presents foundations and applications of wavelets and spline methods with an emphasis on computational techniques, examples, and engineering-oriented problems for signal processing and numerical approx

Iterative Computer Algorithms with Applications in Engineering: Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems

Sadiq M. Sait ; Habib Youssef • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

This textbook surveys iterative techniques—heuristics, metaheuristics, and algorithmic frameworks—and shows how to apply them to combinatorial optimization challenges engineers face, with worked examples and implementati

Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes (Sams Teach Yourself...in 10 Minutes)

Ben Forta • Macmillan Computer Pub • 2000

Ben Forta's compact guide breaks SQL into bite-sized, example-driven lessons that introduce queries, joins, updates, and basic database tasks across 208 pages for self-paced learners.

The Bit and the Pendulum: How the New Physics of Information is Revolutionizing Science

Tom Siegfried • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

Tom Siegfried surveys the emerging 'physics of information,' explaining how concepts like entropy, information theory, and computation are influencing fundamental physics in accessible, journalistic prose.

Data Abstraction & Problem Solving with C++ (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Judith M. Wilkinson • Addison-Wesley • 2006

This comprehensive textbook covers core C++ techniques, data abstraction, design patterns, and problem-solving strategies across nearly 1,000 pages, blending theory with extensive code examples and exercises.

Dna Computing - New Computing Paradigms

Arto Salomaa ; Grzegorz Rozenberg ; Gheorghe Paun • Springer Verlag • 2006

A comprehensive survey of DNA computing and related unconventional computing paradigms, collecting foundational theory, experimental approaches, and formal models from leading researchers in the field.

Neural Networks for Modelling and Control of Dynamic Systems: A Practitioner's Handbook (Advanced Textbooks in Control and Signal Processing)

N. K. Poulsen ; O. Ravn ; Magnus Nrgaard ; L. K. Hansen • Springer Verlag • 2003

This practitioner's handbook explains neural-network architectures, training methods, and control applications for dynamic systems, with worked examples and engineering-focused guidance across modelling, identification,

Neural Networks: An Introduction

J. Reinhardt ; Berndt Muller ; M. T. Strickland • Springer Verlag • 2002

This 2002 Springer text presents mathematical foundations, common architectures, and training principles for feedforward and recurrent networks, balancing theory with worked examples across 330 pages.

Evolutionary Computation

A. Dumitrescu ; B. Lazzerini ; L. C. Jain • CRC Pr I Llc • 2000

This 2000 text surveys evolutionary computation methods—genetic algorithms, evolutionary strategies, genetic programming—and their applications, offering theoretical foundations alongside implementation perspectives for

Multi-Domain Communication Management Systems (Crc Press Advanced and Emerging Communications Technologies Series)

Alex Galis • CRC Pr I Llc • 2000

This technical reference surveys architectures, protocols, and management strategies for multi-domain communication systems, balancing theory with practical design considerations across wired, wireless, and service domai

Network Tutorial: A Complete Introduction to Networks

Steve Steinke • CMP Books • 2000

Steve Steinke's Network Tutorial is a comprehensive, example-rich guide covering fundamental networking principles, protocols, and real-world troubleshooting across 567 pages aimed at learners and practitioners.

Parallel System Interconnections And Communications

Miltos D. Grammatikakis ; Miro Kraetzl ; D. Frank Hsu • CRC Pr I Llc • 2000

This 416-page technical treatment covers architectures, interconnection networks, routing, and performance analysis for parallel systems, with both theoretical foundations and engineering-oriented examples.

Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Textbook for Materials Science (4-Vol Set)

C. Barry Carter ; David B. Williams • Kluwer Academic Pub • 2004

This four-volume textbook by C. Barry Carter and David B. Williams covers TEM principles, instrumentation, imaging, diffraction, and materials characterization with detailed explanations and practical examples across 703

Interaction of Photons and Neutrons With Matter: An Introduction(2nd Edition)

Sow-Hsin Chen ; Michael Kotlarchyk • World Scientific Pub Co Inc • 2007

This second edition explains scattering, absorption, and transport of photons and neutrons in materials, linking theory with experimental practice and data interpretation for condensed-matter studies.

POSITRON ANNIHILATION IN SEMICONDUCTORS

R. Krause-Rehberg ; H. S. Leipner • Springer Verlag • 2003

This 2003 Springer volume explains theory, experimental methods, and data interpretation for positron annihilation techniques applied to semiconductors, aimed at researchers and advanced students in materials science and

CONCEPTS IN SURFACE PHYSICS (SPRINGER SERIES IN SURFACE SCIENCES)

M.-C Desjonqueres ; D. Spanjaard • Springer Verlag • 2002

This comprehensive text covers electronic, structural, and chemical properties of surfaces, combining theoretical foundations with experimental context across 600+ pages. Ideal for researchers and advanced students seeki

Solid-state Physics - An Introduction To Theory And Experiment

Harald Ibach • Springer Verlag • 2002

Harald Ibach’s Solid-state Physics presents core concepts—crystal structure, electronic states, lattice dynamics and surfaces—while tying formal theory to experimental techniques and results across 400+ pages.

ORGANIC SUPERCONDUCTORS (SPRINGER SERIES IN SOLID-STATE SCIENCES)

T. Ishiguro ; G. Saito ; K. Yamaji • Springer Verlag • 2001

This 2001 Springer volume assembles foundational theory, experimental results, and materials characterization on organic superconductors, serving as a reference for researchers and advanced students exploring molecular c

Atoms in Molecules: An Introduction

Paul Popelier • Prentice Hall • 2000

Paul Popelier's Atoms in Molecules: An Introduction presents the fundamental ideas and practical tools of the atoms-in-molecules framework, emphasizing clear explanations and worked examples across 184 pages.

ISO 14001: A Practical Approach

Alan M. Tordini ; Alan Schoffman • Amer Chemical Society • 2000

Practical guidance for understanding ISO 14001 requirements, designing compliant EMS processes, and applying tools for auditing and continual improvement, written for practitioners and managers rather than theorists.

Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures

W. K. Liu ; Brian Moran ; Ted Belytschko • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

This advanced textbook develops the theory and computational practice of nonlinear finite elements for solids and structures, covering kinematics, constitutive relations, numerical methods, and implementation details acr

Transmission Lines and Wave Propagation

Vijai K. Tripathi ; Gerald C. Alexander ; Andreas Weisshaas • CRC Pr I Llc • 2000

This technical textbook covers transmission-line theory, wave propagation, impedance matching, losses, and practical design considerations across coaxial, planar, and guided structures in a unified framework.

Information Technology Key Skills: Intermediate and Advanced Level Gnvq

P. K. McBride ; Glyn Paton • Butterworth-Heinemann • 2000

A concise, skills-focused guide covering intermediate and advanced information technology topics aligned with GNVQ vocational qualifications; emphasizes applied tasks, exam-ready techniques, and workplace scenarios acros

The Digital Producer: Getting It Done with Computer-Based Tools (Book & CD-ROM)

Poole, Curtis; Feldman, Ellen • Focal Press • 2000

A hands-on guide from editors Poole and Feldman that walks through computer-based tools, project planning, and production workflows for digital media practitioners and students in 2000-era environments.

Cmos Vlsi Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective

David Harris ; Neil H.E. Weste • Addison-Wesley • 2004

This 800‑page textbook blends device principles, circuit techniques, and system‑level design to teach practical CMOS VLSI architecture and implementation. Exercises and examples link theory to chip‑level practice for stu

DVD Production: A Practical Resource For DVD Publishers

Ely, Mark; Lancie, Phil De • Focal Press • 2001

Practical, step-by-step guidance for DVD publishers covering authoring, menu design, compression, mastering, and production workflows, tailored to professionals and serious hobbyists in the early DVD era.

Pro/engineer Solutions Advanced Techniques & Workarounds

Gregory R Schmidt ; Bob Townsend • Onword Pr • 2000

A hands-on guide focused on advanced Pro/ENGINEER (Pro/E) workflows, problem-solving strategies, and nonstandard techniques to push the CAD system beyond its defaults for robust, production-ready models.

Qualitative Theory of Hybrid Dynamical Systems

Andrey V. Savkin ; Alexy S. Matveev • Birkhauser • 2000

Savkin and Matveev present foundational concepts and qualitative analysis tools for systems combining continuous dynamics and discrete events, with proofs, examples, and methods aimed at stability, invariance, and contro

Dynamics and Mission Design Near Libration Points, Vol. IV: Advanced Methods for Triangular Points

Gerard Gomez ; Carles Simo ; Angel Jorba ; Josep Masdemont • World Scientific Pub Co Inc • 2001

A compact, technical treatment of advanced methods for dynamics and mission design around triangular (L4/L5) libration points, blending rigorous theory with computational approaches for researchers and engineers.

Robot Force Control (The International Series in Engineering and Computer Science)

Bruno Siciliano ; Luigi Villani • Kluwer Academic Print on Demand • 2000

This compact volume surveys classical and modern robot control techniques with emphasis on implementation, stability analysis, and real-world considerations for manipulators and mobile platforms.

INTRODUCTION TO NEURAL AND COGNITIVE MODELING,2ED

Daniel S. Levine • Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc • 2000

Levine’s textbook introduces core principles and formalisms for modeling neural systems and cognitive processes, blending theory, equations, and conceptual discussion across connectionist and symbolic approaches.

Introduction to Neural and Cognitive Modeling (2nd Edition)

Daniel S. Levine • Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc • 2000

Levine's Introduction to Neural and Cognitive Modeling is a comprehensive textbook that explains core modeling techniques, from connectionist networks to cognitive architectures, with worked examples and exercises across

Clinical Data Management

R.K. Rondel • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

Clinical Data Management by R.K. Rondel outlines core processes, quality controls, and regulatory considerations for managing clinical trial data, with applied methods and workflow guidance for sponsors and CROs.

Memory

Larry R. Squire ; Eric R. Kandel • Henry Holt & Co • 2000

Squire and Kandel map the biology and psychology of memory in accessible chapters that blend research, case studies, and conceptual clarity for general readers interested in how we remember and forget.

Evaluation Methods in Medical Informatics

Charles P. Friedman • Springer Verlag • 2000

Charles P. Friedman presents clear, methodical approaches to evaluating health IT interventions, blending study design, measurement, and analysis tailored to clinical and organizational contexts.

Using UML: Software Engineering with Objects and Components (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Object Technology)

Perdita Stevens ; Rob Pooley • Addison-Wesley • 2006

A concise, example-driven introduction to using UML for design and component-based development, emphasizing pragmatic modeling choices over UML dogma.

Designing Software Product Lines with UML: From Use Cases to Pattern-Based Software Architectures (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)

Maryann Barber ; Hassan Gomaa • Addison-Wesley • 2004

This 736-page reference shows how to use use cases, UML, and design patterns to create and manage software product lines, combining practical modeling techniques with architectural guidance for reuse and variability.

Enterprise Patterns and MDA: Building Better Software with Archetype Patterns and UML (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)

Ila Neustadt ; Jim Arlow • Addison-Wesley • 2003

This detailed guide pairs enterprise design patterns with MDA principles, showing how archetype patterns and UML models help teams build consistent, evolvable software architectures for real-world projects.

Careers in the Computer Field (Success Without College Series)

Joanne Wachter ; Huey Allen • Barrons Educational Series Inc • 2000

A concise, career-focused primer covering roles, skills, training paths, and workplace realities in computing aimed at non-college entrants or career changers. Uses clear examples and actionable advice for entry-level to

Database Design (Sams Teach Yourself)

Ronald R. Plew ; Ryan K. Stephens • Macmillan Computer Pub • 2000

This Sams Teach Yourself title walks through relational modeling, normalization, ER diagrams, keys, and schema refinement with examples and applied guidance for reliable databases. It emphasizes design thinking over any

Oracle Developer Forms Techniques

Bulusu Lakshman • Macmillan Computer Pub • 2000

A focused technical guide to Oracle Developer Forms covering design patterns, customization, and maintenance strategies for enterprise databases and user interfaces.

The Art of Objects: Object-Oriented Design and Architecture (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)

Yun-Tung Lau • Addison-Wesley • 2000

Yun-Tung Lau surveys object-oriented design and architecture with examples, principles, and guidance for turning OO ideas into maintainable software over a substantial 384-page treatment.

The Computational Beauty of Nature: Computer Explorations of Fractals, Chaos, Complex Systems, and Adaptation

Gary Flake • Mit Pr • 2000

Gary Flake maps the mathematics and computer experiments behind natural complexity, offering visual examples, algorithms, and conceptual insights across fractals, chaos, and adaptive systems in an accessible, example-ric

The Object-Oriented Thought Process

Matt Weisfeld • Macmillan Computer Pub • 2000

Matt Weisfeld introduces core object-oriented concepts—classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism—and shows how to apply them to design clearer, more maintainable software through examples and explanations accessible to

e-Commerce Applications Using Oracle8i and Java From Scratch

Meghraj Thakkar • Macmillan Computer Pub • 2000

Practical, example-driven walkthroughs show how to design, build, and deploy e-commerce solutions using Oracle8i and Java, with attention to database design, JDBC, and application architecture over 384 pages.

Adobe Acrobat 8 in the office

Donna Baker • Addison-Wesley • 2007

A practical, example-driven guide to using Adobe Acrobat 8 in typical office tasks—creating, editing, securing, and sharing PDFs—designed for workplace productivity rather than deep technical theory.

Ideals, Varieties, and Algorithms : An Introduction to Computational Algebraic Geometry and Communtative Algebra. 2nd Edition

John B. Little ; Donal O'Shea ; David A. Cox • Springer Verlag • 2006

This second edition presents theory and algorithms—Gröbner bases, elimination, ideals and varieties—blended with worked examples and computational techniques across 556 pages aimed at learning by doing.

Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation (3rd Edition)

John E. Hopcroft, Rajeev Motwani, Jeffrey D. Ullman • Addison Wesley • 2006

This third edition by Hopcroft, Motwani, and Ullman is a comprehensive graduate/upper‑undergraduate text covering automata, formal languages, computability, and complexity with proofs and worked examples across ~750 page

CMMI(R) Assessments : Motivating Positive Change (SEI Series in Software Engineering)

Not Available ; Donna Dunaway • Addison-Wesley • 2005

This handbook walks assessors and managers through planning, executing, and following up on CMMI appraisals with an emphasis on motivation, stakeholder buy-in, and turning findings into positive change.

Data Strategy

Majid Abai ; Sid Adelman ; Larissa T. Moss • Addison-Wesley • 2005

Data Strategy guides managers through organizing, governing, and using data to support decisions and operations, blending practical frameworks with implementation advice for real-world teams.

Mac OS X Help Line, Tiger Edition

Ted Landau • Addison-Wesley • 2005

Ted Landau's Mac OS X Help Line, Tiger Edition is a practical, Q&A‑style reference tackling common issues, setup tasks, and troubleshooting for Tiger users, packed with step‑by‑step solutions and real‑world advice.

Theoretical and Experimental DNA Computation

Martyn Amos • Springer Verlag • 2005

Martyn Amos surveys the ideas and experiments behind DNA computation, explaining core models, laboratory techniques, and early results in clear, readable prose for non-specialists and researchers alike.

3D User Interfaces: Theory and Practice

Doug A. Bowman ; Ernst Kruijff ; Joseph J. Laviola ; Ivan Poupyrev • Addison-Wesley • 2004

This 2004 textbook brings together theory, techniques, and case studies on 3D interaction, covering input/output devices, interaction techniques, evaluation methods, and practical design guidance for immersive systems.

Acquisition of Software Engineering Knowledge

Robert G. Reynolds ; R.G. Reynolds • World Scientific Pub Co Inc • 2004

A concise, practitioner-focused guide that surveys methods for acquiring, organizing, and applying software engineering knowledge to improve skills and decision-making in real projects.

Effective Enterprise Java

Ted Neward • Addison-Wesley • 2004

A collection of targeted guidelines and patterns for tackling real-world enterprise Java challenges, from architecture and performance to testing and deployment, grounded in practitioner experience.

Finite Model Theory (Perspectives in Mathematical Logic). SECOND EDITION

Joerg Flum • Springer • 2004

Joerg Flum's Second Edition presents core results and methods of finite model theory with clarity, covering expressive power, complexity connections, and applications to databases and computer science over 360 pages.

J2EE(TM) Tutorial, The (2nd Edition) (The Java Series)

Bodoff, Stephanie; Armstrong, Eric; Ball, Jennifer; Carson, Debbie Bode • Prentice Hall PTR • 2004

This second-edition J2EE tutorial walks through core Java 2 Enterprise Edition APIs, architectures, and practical examples across servlets, EJBs, JDBC, and web tiers to help developers build scalable enterprise applicati

Many-Valued Logics 2

Leonard Bolc ; Piotr Borowik • Springer Verlag • 2004

This 2004 Springer volume surveys algebraic and semantic approaches to many-valued logics, blending theory with examples to show how non-binary truth systems are formalized and applied.

The Visual BasicNET Programming Language

Paul Visk • Addison-Wesley • 2004

Paul Visk's 2004 text covers core VB.NET language features, object-oriented concepts, and practical coding examples across 432 pages to help programmers build robust .NET applications.

Complexity and Approximation - Combinatorial Optimization Problems and Their Approximability Properties

Ausiello, G.; Crescenzi, P.; Kann, V.; Marchetti-sp; Gambosi, Giorgio; Spaccamela, Alberto M • Springer • 2003

This comprehensive text surveys complexity classifications and approximation techniques for core combinatorial optimization problems, blending proofs, reductions, and algorithmic design across a wide set of examples and

Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics: An Applied Introduction, Fifth Edition

Ralph P. Grimaldi • Addison-Wesley • 2003

Grimaldi's fifth edition covers logic, set theory, proof techniques, relations, graph theory, counting, recurrence, and algorithms with clear examples and worked problems to build practical competence.

Building Web Applications with UML. 2/e

Jim Conallen • Addison-Wesley • 2002

Jim Conallen's revised second edition teaches a UML-centered process for architecting web applications, blending design patterns, component models, and real-world examples to bridge requirements and implementation.