In this compelling book, Graeme Kirkpatrick argues that computer games have fundamentally altered the relation of self and society in the digital age.Tracing the origins of gaming to the revival of pl
Visualizations are visual representations of non-visual data. They are produced for people to interact with and to make sense of the underlying data. Rapid advances in display technology and computer
For students, Barnes (liberal arts, Rochester Institute of Technology) details the theoretical and historical background of computer-mediated communication, focusing on social networks, concepts assoc
This is a graduate textbook in Statistical Physics intended for students in Physics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Engineering. It is based on using computer simulations in Python as a
The leading figure in the development of cyberpunk, William Gibson (born in 1948) crafted works in which isolated humans explored near-future worlds of ubiquitous and intrusive computer technology and
The leading figure in the development of cyberpunk, William Gibson (born in 1948) crafted works in which isolated humans explored near-future worlds of ubiquitous and intrusive computer technology and
Gustofsson (emeritus, information technology, Uppsala U., Sweden), Kreiss (emeritus, mathematics, U. of California-Los Angeles), and computer scientist Oliger (1941-2006) discuss the derivation and an
Timothy and Linda O'Leary Microsoft Office 2013: A Case ApproachMaking Office RelevantTimothy and Linda O'Leary and the Computer Information Technology Team at McGraw-Hill Higher Education offer your
Computer-aided process engineering (CAPE) plays a key design and operations role in the process industries, from the molecular scale through managing complex manufacturing sites. The research interest
The authors have developed a computer program that can be of valuable assistance in surgical decision-making for strabismus surgery. The combination of diagnostic data of individual surgical cases, re
Timothy and Linda O'Leary Microsoft Office 2013: A Case ApproachMaking Office RelevantTimothy and Linda O'Leary and the Computer Information Technology Team at McGraw-Hill Higher Education offer your
This book presents a comprehensive review of key distributed graph algorithms for computer network applications, with a particular emphasis on practical implementation. Topics and features: introduces
This edited book presents scientific results of the 12th IEEE/ACIS International Conference on Computer and Information Science (ICIS 2013) which was held on June 16-20, 2013 in Toki Messe, Niigata, J
Computer Aided Engineering Design with SolidWorks is designed for students taking the SolidWorks course in Colleges and Universities and for engineering designers involved or interested in using Solid
"The rapid evolution of technology in the computer world has made securing access to confidential data a very important issue in terms of research. This technology is likely to evolve in various archi
Computer-assisted surgery is a growing sub-discipline of orthopaedic surgery. This book offers a comprehensive presentation of scientific work and clinical experience including new technologies like i
Geometric algebra has established itself as a powerful and valuable mathematical tool for solving problems in computer science, engineering, physics, and mathematics. The articles in this volume, writ
Embrace the exciting new technology of Raspberry Pi!With the invention of the unique credit-card sized single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi, comes a new wave of hardware geeks, hackers, and hobbyis
A new advanced textbook/reference providing a comprehensive survey of hardware and software architectural principles and methods of computer systems organization and design. The book is suitable for a
In Japan information technology has been a vital part of manufacturing for decades. A central factory computer provides a production plan and shop minicomputers and microcomputers in the factory run m
Now in a second, expanded edition, this book bridges the gap between standard geometry books, which are primarily theoretical, and applied books on computer graphics and introduces a range of geometri
Computer graphics (or CG) has changed the way we experience the art of moving images.Computer graphics is the difference between Steamboat Willie and Buzz Lightyear, between ping pongand PONG. It bega
This book reviews the state-of-the-art in multiscale computer modeling, examining both its accomplishments and its challenges. Helps connect traditional biomedical engineering at the organ and tissue
Agricultural automation is the core technology for computer-aided agricultural production management and implementation. An integration of equipment, infotronics, and precision farming technologies, i
This agenda-setting book presents state of the art research in Music and Human-Computer Interaction (also known as ‘Music Interaction’). Music Interaction research is at an exciting and formative stag
Accountants, CEOs, and other financial professionals need to understand how to leverage the newly emerging tools of computer forensics to protect assets, investigate fraud, and win the case.
A science-backed method to maximize creative potential in any sphere of lifeWith the prevalence of computer technology and outsourcing, new jobs and fulfilling lives will rely heavily on creativity an
If a network is not secure, how valuable is it? Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity takes an integrated approach to networking and cybersecurity, highlighting the interconnections so t
Chinese engineers contribute to a systematic and comprehensive introductory textbook on computer modeling for injection molding, the most important process in manufacturing plastic products. After set
Implementing Information Security in Healthcare: Building a Security Program offers a critical and comprehensive look at healthcare security concerns in an era of powerful computer technology, increas
The updated combination test prep manual and CD-ROM presents computer science test takers with-- Three full-length AP practice tests in the manual for the Level A course, including a diagnostic test
Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Technological Advances highlights new research and an original framework that brings together foreign language teaching, experiments and testi
This book discusses the full range of current applications of computer-assisted surgery and robotics in the field of knee surgery, and also considers potential future applications. The impact of compu
The use of computational methods in statistics to face complex problems and highly dimensional data, as well as the widespread availability of computer technology, is no news. The range of application
The ubiquity of computers and the Internet have drastically changed the landscape of crime and deviance. Computer technology enables offenders to anonymously target victims around the world, connect w
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference, VISIGRAPP 2011, the Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Theory and Applications (VISAPP), on Imaging Theory and Applica
Author Craig Lent’s 1st edition of Learning to Program with MATLAB: Building GUI Tools teaches the core concepts of computer programming, such as arrays, loops, function, basic data structures, etc.,
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE: THEMES AND VARIATIONS stresses the structure of the complete system (CPU, memory, buses and peripherals) and reinforces that core content with an emphasis on di
"This book highlights important approaches to evaluating the creditability of digital sources and techniques used for various digital fields, presenting research in the area of computer mediated commu
This book lays out the concepts necessary to understand how a computer works.For reasons of clarity, the authors have deliberately chosen examples that apply to machines from all eras, without having
