This book helps beginning iPod and iTunes users make the most of the popular device and software. Advice covers chosing an iPod and configuring it to suit preferences; installing, using, and customizi
Exploring Dissociation provides a comprehensive overview of the development of this rapidly growing field, using classic psychological theories of attachment, learning and memory, attention, and inter
Using Northern Ghana as a case study, this book challenges the invocation of civil society as a tool for building community in the name of development. Far from equating civil society with community,
Whether you are a software developer, systems architect, data analyst, or business analyst, if you want to take advantage of data mining in the development of advanced analytic applications, Java Data
Fathom Dynamic Data Software Version 2 is an easy-to-use software that bridges the gap between concrete and abstract mathematical and statistical concepts. This software lets students see and manipul
This book addresses how to meet the specific documentation requirements in support of the ISO 9001 software process definition, documentation, and improvement, which is an integral part of every softw
Editors in psychology, speech and hearing science, and language present this updated manual for professionals who assess language development in pre-K children using the MacArthur-Bates Communicative
Economics of Development is renowned for its accessibility and emphasis on the real-world perspectives of developing countries, using concrete empirical data and case studies to illustrate key co
Software-Implemented Hardware Fault Tolerance addresses the innovative topic of software-implemented hardware fault tolerance (SIHFT), i.e., how to deal with faults affecting the hardware by only (or
With the award-winning book Agile Software Development: Principles, Patterns, and Practices, Robert C. Martin helped bring Agile principles to tens of thousands of Java and C++ programmers. Now .NET p
A groundbreaking, unifying theory of computer science for low-cost, high-quality software The Cognitive Dynamics of Computer Science represents the culmination of more than thirty years
This is a detailed summary of research on design rationale providing researchers in software engineering with an excellent overview of the subject. Professional software engineers will find many examp
The focus of Introduction to Software Engineering Design is the processes, principles and practices used to design software products. The discipline of design, generic design processes, and managing
Simulation is the art of using tools – physical or conceptual models, or computer hardware and software, to attempt to create the illusion of reality. The discipline has in recent years expanded
For over a decade, software process improvement (SPI) has been promoted as an approach to improve systematically the way software is developed and managed. Mostly this research and the relevant experi
Evolution of software has long been recognized as one of the most problematic and challenging areas in the field of software engineering, as evidenced by the high, often up to 60-80%, life-cycle cost
In Software Abstractions Daniel Jackson introduces a new approach to software design that draws on traditional formal methods but exploits automated tools to find flaws a
This book provides a good opportunity for software engineering practitioners and researchers to get in sync with the current state-of-the-art and future trends in component-based embedded software res
This book explains in plain terms how developers and planners can involve the community in the development process using the latest community engagement tools. It describes why, in these days of more
AntiPatterns: Identification, Refactoring, and Management catalogs 48 bad management practices and environments common to software development, IT, and other organizations. The authors cover antipatte
In an embedded system, firmware is the software that directly interfaces with the microcontroller, controlling the system’s function. The major forces driving the embedded firmware development process
This practical text features computer-aided engineering methods for the design and application of magnetic actuators and sensors, using the latest software tools. John Brauer highlights the use of the
&a>breaks new ground in game development by bridging the alien worlds of hardware and software together for the first time! The Black Art of Video Game Console Design is written for the
This collection of essays takes a fresh look at the contentious themes of democracy, development, and security in Pakistan today. Using a variety of Pakistani, Indian and Western sources, the disting
Software product line engineering has proven to be the methodology for developing a diversity of software products and software intensive systems at lower costs, in shorter time, and with higher quali
For developers working in business-application environments, White, an independent software consultant, describes how to write graphics code using the Windows Graphical Device Interface and .NET Frame
SystemC provides a robust set of extensions to C++ that enables rapid development of complex hardware/software systems. This book focuses on the practical uses of the language for modeling real syste
A comprehensive introduction to MapServer--the development platform for integrating mapping technology into Internet applications--begins with building and extending dynamic applications using popular
Software has gone from obscurity to indispensability in less than fifty years.Although other industries have followed a similar trajectory, software and its supporting industryare different. In this b
JBoss is an open source J2EE application server that has achieved a certain amount of commercial success. In this volume Richards (a JBoss developer at JBoss Inc.) and Griffith (a software development
Open source software is changing the world of Information Technology. But making it work for your company is far more complicated than simply installing a copy of Linux. If you are serious about using
Designed to supplement survey texts, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT: USING MICROCASER EXPLORITR gives students award-winning software that allows them to analyze and critically evaluate real data. This wo
A practical approach to enhancing quality in software models using UML Version 2.0 "Despite its increasing usage, many companies are not taking the best advantage of UML and, occasionally, in
Seeking to encourage better writing about software, the editor has selected 29 pieces written in 2003 and 2004 as examples of clear, engaging, and occasionally funny writing about software composition
What is the status of the Free and Open Source Software (F/OSS) revolution? Has the creation of software that can be freely used, modified, and redistributed transformed industry and society, as some
Many software projects fail because their leaders don't know how to estimate, schedule, or measure them accurately. Fortunately, proven tools and techniques exist for every facet of software estimatio
Component Oriented Programming offers a unique programming-centered approach to component-based software development that delivers the well-developed training and practices you need to successfully ap
The one resource needed to create reliable software This text offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to software quality engineering. By following the author's clear guidance, readers
This volume, based on a series analysis using up-to-date econometric technique, systematically investigates the role that exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) have played in China's development
Leon, a software consultant, integrates software configuration management (SCM) principles, advanced topics, and implementation procedures in this resource for professionals. He maps the integration o
