Discrete Mathematics for Computing is suitable for students taking a one-semester introductory course in discrete mathematics, particularly those studying Computing and Informations Systems.It present
The Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing comprehensively cover all aspects of cloud computing. It provides IT professionals, educators, researchers and students a compendium of cloud computing knowledge –
Breeding, a library technologist, writer, speaker, and consultant associated with the Vanderbilt U. Library, shows librarians who are new or experienced with technology, including administrators, syst
Cloud computing has become a significant technology trend. Experts believe cloud computing is currently reshaping information technology and the IT marketplace. The advantages of using cloud computing
Parallel programming has been revolutionised in .NET 4, providing, for the first time, a standardised and simplified method for creating robust, scalable and reliable multi-threaded applications. The
An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.Quantum computing is a beautiful fus
Equip both traditional students and practicing IT professionals with the strong background in virtualization technology they need to advance in today's rapidly changing IT workplace. HANDS-ON VIRTUAL
With Security in Computing Systems, Joachim Biskup introduces, surveys and assesses the fundamentals of security with respect to all activities that individuals or groups directly or indirectly perfor
It is believed that quantum computers will be able to perform certain tasks breathtakingly faster than classical computers and accomplish mind-boggling feats such as teleporting information, breaking
Following two successful editions, the third edition of GIS: A Computer Perspective has been completely revised and incorporates new chapters. Now included are updates of ontologies, developments in d
Neural computing is one of the most interesting and rapidly growing areas of research, attracting researchers from a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Starting from the basics, Neural Computing
Natural Computing is the fascinating field that investigates human-designed computing inspired by nature and computing occurring in nature. This major reference is comprised of two volumes that docume
Models that include a notion of time are ubiquitous in disciplines such as the natural sciences, engineering, philosophy, and linguistics, but in computing the abstractions provided by the traditional
The first complete overview of evolutionary computing, the collective name for a range of problem-solving techniques based on principles of biological evolution, such as natural selection and genetic
Service computing is a cutting-edge area,popular in both industry and academia. New challenges have been introduced to develop service-oriented systems with high assurance requirements. High As
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Entertainment Computing, ICEC 2007. The papers are organized in topical sections on augmented, virtual and mixed r
This book provides a collection of fourty articles containing new material on both theoretical aspects of Evolutionary Computing (EC), and demonstrating the usefulness/success of it for various kinds
This book presents a variety of applied mathematics topics with an emphasis on problem solving techniques using MATLAB. Numerous examples are presented as illustrations of basic concepts and problem s
This book explore a new idea of computing—reversible computing—which is based on a combination of forward and reverse computing in contrast with forward, traditional computation. Illustrating the role
Computing isn't only (or even mostly) about hardware and software; it's also about the ideas behind the technology. In Computing for Ordinary Mortals, computer scientist Robert St. Amant explains this
Pioneering physicists are on the brink of unlocking a new quantum universe which provides a better representation of reality than our everyday experiences and common sense ever could. This title expla
Although the notion is a relatively recent one, the notions and principles of Granular Computing (GrC) have appeared in a different guise in many related fields including granularity in Artificial In
This textbook illuminates the field of discrete mathematics with examples, theory, and applications of the discrete volume of a polytope. The authors have weaved a unifying thread through basic yet de
This book presents the scientific outcome of the 5th International Conference on Applied Computing and Information Technology (ACIT 2017), which was held on July 9–13, 2017 in Hamamatsu, Japan. The ai
This edited book presents scientific results of the 3nd International Conference on Applied Computing and Information Technology (ACIT 2015) which was held on July 12-16, 2015 in Okayama, Japan. The a
The three volume set LNCS 6453, LNCS 6454, and LNCS 6455 constitutes the refereedproceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2010, heldin Las Vegas, NV, USA, in November/D
The three volume set LNCS 6453, LNCS 6454, and LNCS 6455 constitutes the refereedproceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2010, heldin Las Vegas, NV, USA, in November/D
The three volume set LNCS 6453, LNCS 6454, and LNCS 6455 constitutes the refereedproceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2010, heldin Las Vegas, NV, USA, in November/D
A Parallel Bible for Everyone! The KJV NLV Parallel Bible features two fantastic versions of God’s Word, side-by-side in a readable two-column design that allows for quick and easy comparison and stu
The overall structure of this new edition is three-tier: Part I presents the basics, Part II is concerned with methodological issues, and Part III discusses advanced topics. In the second edition the
Step-by-step instructions for seniors to get up and running on a home PCAnswering the call for an up-to-date, straightforward computer guide targeted specifically for seniors, this helpful book includ
The two volume set LNCS 5875 and LNCS 5876 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2009, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, in November/December 2009
The two volume set LNCS 5875 and LNCS 5876 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2009, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, in November/December 2009
The two volume set LNCS 6938 and LNCS 6939 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2011, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, in September 2011. The 68
The book of nature is written in the language of mathematics ?-- Galileo Galilei?How is it possible to predict weather patterns for tomorrow, with access solely to today’s weather data? And how is it
In the quickly changing world of computing, staying current is essential. The Dictionary of Computing has been fully revised by a team of computer specialists, making it the most up-to-date and autho
The success of the Internet of Things and rich cloud services have helped create the need for edge computing, in which data processing occurs in part at the network edge, rather than completely in the
A Thorough Overview of the Next Generation in ComputingPoised to follow in the footsteps of the Internet, grid computing is on the verge of becoming more robust and accessible to the public in the nea
The book provides a bottom-up approach to understanding how a computer works and how to use computing to solve real-world problems. It covers the basics of digital logic through the lens of comp
Solving complex optimization problems with parallel metaheuristics Parallel Metaheuristics brings together an international group of experts in parallelism and metaheuristics to provide a much-needed
