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Broadband: Business Services, Technologies and Strategic Impact
David Wright, Artech House Inc., 476 pp., $ 79.00

Analytical examination of broadband networks and user
requirements for business applications. A review of broadband
technologies such as frame relay, SONET, Distributed Queue Dual
Bus(DQDB) and ATM precedes the discussion of business services,
tariffs, network management and multimedia networking. The
strategic impact and issues of this rapidly growing
telecommunications technology are analyzed and presented via case
studies of the insurance, publishing and health care industries.
Intended for business oriented technical managers and as a
graduate level text in engineering management. The author is a
professor in the Business School at Ottawa University and
received his PhD in engineering from Cambridge University.
Also recommended as a companion volume is 'Enterprise Networking'
(D. Minoli, Artech House) which presents a cost effective design
for corporate networks. Together these volumes present a clear,
comprehensive and thorough assesment of emergent enterprise
networking technologies for the business environment.
Order no. BX529998

Big Blues: The Unmaking of IBM
Carroll, Random House Inc., 375 pp., $ 24.00

Wall Street Journal reporter examines how IBM went from a greater
stock value than all of the companies on the German stock
exchange put together -- to losing more than $75 billion in stock
value. Describes the bloated management style that was unable to
compete against smaller, more flexible companies. One example
details IBM's problems with GO Corporation. The pen computing
market was ripe but IBM missed the new market; managers were more
concerned with legal confidentiality and consensus than with
decision making. Captivating reading -- which will help many managers
avoid the pitfalls of a large bureaucratic organization.
Order no. BX546154

Object-Oriented Development: The Fusion Method
Coleman, et al, Prentice Hall, 313 pp., $ 37.00

In a step-by-step, practical presentation, well-known software
engineers and researchers show how the Fusion Method can improve
the management of projects. This book is for people who need
to understand, implement, and manage object-oriented methods. The
Fusion Method combines the best features of the most widely
respected object-oriented methods: OMT/Rumbaugh, Booch,
CRC/Wirfs-Brock, and Objectory/Jacobsen. This book features an
assessment of these leading methods, software reuse, a case study
showing how a method can be applied to actual software projects,
and a reference section on how the Fusion Method can improve the
management of projects in a step-by-step, practical presentation.
Order no. BX531923

Understanding Japanese Information Processing
Ken Lunde, O'Reilly & Associates, 435 pp., $ 29.95

A definitive source relating to Japanese information
processing issues. Begins with an overview of the Japanese
writing system and character set standards, includes detailed
information on encoding methods, I/O, information processing
techniques, text processing tools and techniques including the
latest information on emerging encoding standards and code
conversion. Algorithms with sample source code (C) are
included. Interesting chapter shows how to use Japanese E-mail
and News. Appendixes contain character set, mapping and code
conversion tables. Intended to give basic guidelines and tips for
developing software targeted for Japanese markets.
Order no. BX536738

Object-Oriented Design With Applications, Second edition
Grady Booch, Addison-Wesley, 589 pp., $ 45.95

Theme of concepts, method and realistic application of
object-oriented development, provides an understanding of the
fundamentals of an object model. Focus on analysis and design
using C++ (defacto standard) and a new unified notation
incorporating Booch's and other widely-used methods. This
expanded and enhanced edition does not have Ada CLOS or Smalltalk
coding examples, but has the latest information on the process
and pragmatics of object-oriented design. Application examples
have been updated to include client/server architecture and other
emergent idioms and frameworks. Good, thorough, practical and
functional text and reference.
Order no. BX532225

1993 Working Conference on Reverse Engineering
IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Computer Society, 233 pp., $ 60.00

The only material we've ever seen on reverse engineering of
software... an inherently interesting topic!
Order no. BX551384

Algorithms In Modula-3
Robert Sedgwick, Addison-Wesley, 658 pp., $ 42.95

Survey of the most important computer algorithms in use
today discussed and explained within a modular object oriented
programming environment. Covers a range of fundamental to
advanced algorithms whose major components are sorting,
searching, string processing, geometric algorithms, graph
algorithms, mathematical algorithms and advanced topics. Oriented
toward the practical use of algorithms (teaching the tools of the
trade).
Order no. BX494646

Pentium Processor System Architecture
Anderson/Shanley, MindShare Press, 332 pp., $ 29.95

A clear guide to the complex chip, and to the Intel technical
strategies that led to the Pentuium design. The book's
intelligent organization breaks the complexity into
understandable pieces. Meant for readers already familiar with
ISA. The only book on Pentium besides Intel's own data books.
Order no. BX518279

PowerPC Architecture
IBM, Motorola Literature Dist.(Warthman), 297 pp., $ 74.95

This reference manual presents the PowerPC's programming model in
three parts: basic instruction set, virtual/cache memory
management and supervisor-mode/environment instructions. Each
instruction is named and accompanied by a machine-language
instruction word definition. Included as an appendix are known
incompatibilities with the Power Architecture. There is no
description of the hardware model of the PowerPC. This manual is
meant for programmers.
Order no. BX546065

Cache Memory Handbook
Jim Handy, Academic Press, 269 pp., $ 44.95

The only book on this subject, with plenty of real-life examples
of discrete cache designs throughout. Provides practical
"how-to" info on cache performance and optimization. Includes
direct mapped logical caches for the 68030 and 68020 chips, and
code examples to illustrate how caches operate. There are
excellent assimilation design cache examples you can incorporate
into your own -- indispensible for design engineers.
Order no. BX529521

Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface
David Patterson/John Hennessy, Morgan-Kaufmann Publishers, 648 pp., $ 64.95

A well-written, authoritative text on computer design, covering
performance, instructions, the processor, pipelining, memory, I/O
and even parallel processors. From the distinguished authors of
"Computer Systems Architecture: A Quantitative Approach" (the
best-selling book ever on computer architecture).
Order no. BX523776

Choosing and Using 4 Bit Microcontrollers
Phillip McDowell, Marcel Dekker Inc., 252 pp., $ 69.95

4- and 8-bit microcontrollers outsell 32-bit microprocessors, yet
this is one of the few books available on the topic of
programming application-specific standard product embedded
controllers. To help programmers choose and use controllers,
this reference discusses controller applications in consumer and
industrial products, (everything from noisy power supplies to
interrupts, clock cycles, system tests and logarithmic
operation). Provides controller tables based on functional
parameters, not sales brochures, and gives
realistic advice on coding problems and pitfalls. Very nice
coding example of 4 bit controller use performing watch and
stop-watch functions is included. Author's practical hands on
approach, clear explanations and readable style have created a
very good reference and guide for embedded controller programming.
Order no. BX544492

Basics Of SCSI, Second Edition
ANCOT Corporation, ANCOT Corporation, 58 pp., $ 9.50

Introduces and gives a concise, clear view of SCSI terms,
commands, hardware and more. Certainly the least expensive intro
on the subject.
Order no. BX551672

PCI System Architecture, Second Edition
Shanley/Anderson, MindShare Press, 386 pp., $ 29.95

New edition of the only book on the PCI local bus is 14% bigger
to cover version 2 of the PCI specification.
Order no. BX544487

Designing with Flash Memory
Brian Dipert/Markus Levy, Anna Books, 421 pp., $ 49.95

Excellent! Provides a wealth of detailed technical information
on flash memory components. Covers packaging and power design
options, hardware/software interfacing, and PCMCIA hardware and
software (including PCMCIA signal definitions and Socket
Services). The only comprehensive reference source on the topic,
written by two Intel flash memory engineers.
Order no. BX552016

Data Acquisition and Process Control with the M68HC11
Driscoll/Coughlin/Villanucci, Merrill/Macmillan Publishing Company, 446 pp., $ 36.00

This text is an invaluable resource for engineers using the
68HC11 embedded processor. This book uses Motorola's M68HC11
evaluation board (EVB) to take the design engineer from assembly
language programming to full-blown application design. The
electrical characters are analysed and presented in a
straightforward manner. There is no theory here, just practical
applications. Topics include 68HC11 assembly language
programming, analog signal interfacing and measurement
applications.
Order no. BX550396

Guide to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Chris Marshman, IEEE, 308 pp., $ 49.95

Guide to the 89/336/EMC and the 92/31/EEC2 amending directive for
the European Community's Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
compliance. The directive is now in effect and will become
legally binding at the end of the transition period (December
31, 1995). Intended for engineers and managers
responsible for international compliance of any hardware product
emanating EM radiation. This guide demonstrates how to achieve
compliance, clarifies legal and conformity issues/procedures and
details product certification/marketing requirements. The
comprehensive and clear discussion analyses the Directive
implications and answers questions concerning costs, imports,
components, used equipment systems and installations. Future
directions are also discussed. Appendices contain harmonized
standards and EMC specifications.
Order no. BX501532

Digital Design & Synthesis with Verilog HDL
Eli Sternheim et al., Automata, 377 pp., $100.00

A long-awaited book on synthesis by the authors of the
well-regarded "Digital Design with Verilog HDL". Provides many
design examples, troubleshooting tips, etc. Also comes with a
Verilog simulator and linter on disk.
Order no. BX532927

Understanding x86 Microprocessors
Microprocessor, Ziff-Davis Press, 268 pp., $ 49.95

Contains 99 articles published between September 1987 and
April 1993 in Microprocessor Report. Covers historical interest,
perspectives, Intel and other 386/486 processors, integrated
processors, P5, cache/system logic and legal issues.
Order no. BX544178

Understanding RISC Microprocessors
Microprocessor, Ziff-Davis Press, 556 pp., $ 79.95

Contains 151 articles published between March 1988 and April
1993 in Microprocessor Report. Chronological discussions,
analysis, perspectives and opinions of RISC technology. Covers
Intel 80960/i860, Motorola 88000, SPARC, AMD 29000, MIPS, ARM,
RS/6000, Power PC, HP PA-RISC, DEC Alpha and Hobbit.
Order no. BX544183

High Performance Computing
Kevin Dowd, O'Reilly & Associates, 371 pp., $ 25.95

Delves into the factors (instruction pipelines, memory access
methods, etc.) which effect the computing performance of modern
workstations, and different ways that you can increase
performance (i.e. optimizing for parallelism). Includes an
excellent section on performance evaluation, with explanations of
common industry benchmarks.
Order no. BX524220

HP-UX System Administrator's "How To" Book
Marty Poniatowski, Prentice Hall, 245 pp., $ 32.00

Covers all aspects of setting up and maintaining an HP-UX system.
The book covers networking, backups, shell scripts, interfacing
with X and Motif, and HP's System Administration Manager (SAM).
Step by step instructions as well as examples and sample programs
are included.
Order no. BX549710

Learning the Korn Shell
Bill Rosenblatt, O'Reilly & Associates, 338 pp., $ 27.95

Presents the Korn shell for users a step above the beginner
level. You learn how to use the shell interactively, and you
also learn how to program in the shell to be able to write
efficient scripts. An appendix provides information on other
shells. shell script programming is demonstrated via a practical
example from a script debugger.
Order no. BX524235

Software Portability With imake
Paul DuBois, O'Reilly & Associates, 365 pp., $ 27.95

"Learning imake from X (Window) is like trying to learn English
by listening to an auctioneer," states this book, and then
proceeds to show that imake is a straight-forward, useful tool
for both X and non-X projects -- especially because it lets you
run your programs on different computers without editing
Makefiles for each one. Yet another useful tool from O'Reilly.
Order no. BX527147

The Tao Of Applescript
Derrick Schneider/Tim Holmes/Hans Hansen, Hayden Books, 295 pp., $ 24.95

Introduces Applescript step-by-step and covers the mechanics of
the language. From saving time on long tasks to developing
your own scripts, this easily accessible "how-to" book serves as
a thorough reference. Comes with Applescript disk complete with
applications.
Order no. BX546683

Macworld Macintosh Secrets
David Pogue/Joseph Schorr, IDG Books Worldwide, 863 pp., $ 39.95

The first Mac user book complete enough to challenge "The
Macintosh Bible." This fat, well-written book has many valuable
tips you won't find anywhere else, from how to actualy USE your
Map Control Panel to speeding your machine (tho'one llci tip
actually made ours run slower). 3 disks provide 9MB of software,
including some very good stuff. One of the 2 most useful Mac
books.
Order no. BX536612

Macworld Complete Mac Handbook Plus CD, Second Edition
Jim Heid, IDG Books Worldwide, 863 pp., $ 39.95

Covers the basics well for most areas of Mac use, but the real
attraction of this book is its 300MB CD: BMUG software,
commercial demo programs, Apple's "1984" TV spot, a QuickTime
interview with an Apple PowerPC manager, an audio program you can
play on any stereo CD player, and a guide to Word 5.
Order no. BX536628

Mac Internet Tour Guide
Michael Fraase, Ventana Press, 288 pp., $ 27.95

Use your Mac to communicate on the Internet. Disk includes
Fetch, Eudora, Stufflt Expander and software to change those
boring UNIX features into something any Mac user will love.
Also, with purchase, you become a member of the "Mac Internet
Tour Guide" 'Vistitor's Center'.
Order no. BX541329

Sad Macs Bombs & Other Disasters and What to do About Them
Ted Landau, Addison-Wesley, 608 pp., $ 24.95

This software debugging guide and tutorial is written for the
non-technical novice user that is suddenly faced with a frozen
screen, locked keyboard, blinking question mark or any other
problem symptom. Designed to increase your understanding of what
constitutes a problem and help solve common problems, not just
disaster situations. Divided into three parts comprising
background and basics, symptoms, causes and cures, and disaster
relief which focuses on specific problem solving tools called
Fix-Its. Appendices contain case studies of real life problem
solutions and information about troubleshooting tools. Clear
readable style, good problem explanations and understandable
reasons why a specific fix works. Recommended for every Mac
desk.
Order no. BX507010

Inside Macintosh: Interapplication Communication
Apple Computer, Addison-Wesley, 968 pp., $ 36.95

For Mac programmers, how to make your app work with others.
Covers Events, AppleScript, and tons more.
Order no. BX494468

Inside Macintosh: QuickTime Components
Apple Computer, Addison-Wesley, 817 pp., $ 34.95

Detailed programmer's reference to digital video and sound with
OuickTime.
Order no. BX507026

Advanced Windows NT
Jeffrey Richter, Microsoft Press, 700 pp., $ 39.95

Full title is: "Advanced Windows NT: The Developer's Guide to the
Win32 Application Programming Interface." If you want to program
the Win32 API, you need this book. Not a beginner's book; it
helps if you've already programmed for Windows. Excellent
chapter on thread synchronization, and much good info on memory
file systems, file I/O and exception handling. Some coverage of
porting 16-bit apps to Win32. Based on Richter's columns in
"Microsoft Systems Journal", but improved and greatly expanded.
Disk includes source for 25 sample programs.
Order no. BX536853

Windows NT Resource Kit
Microsoft, Microsoft Press, pp., $109.95

3 Volume Set plus disks and CD. Save $14.90 by ordering the 3
volumes as a boxed set. Besides the box, you also get a CD that
duplicates what is on the 8 disks.
Order no. BX538206

Windows NT Resource Guide
Microsoft, Microsoft Press, 985 pp., $ 49.95

Detailed technical information essential for NT system
administrators. Some sections (TCP/IP, networking to Macs),
could use expansion, but there is good info here you can't find
anywhere else. 4 (!) disks include valuable utilities, admin tools
and a network chess game.
Order no. BX536874

Windows NT Messages Reference
Microsoft, Microsoft Press, 605 pp., $ 39.95

Thousands of NT error messages listed in alphabetical order with
short suggested responses. 3 disks give you a runtime database
of the messages.
Order no. BX536880

Optimizing Windows NT
Russ Blake/Dragich, Microsoft Press, 581 pp., $ 34.95

Blake created the Performance Monitor included in NT. He
explains clearly how to use it for tuning and optimization. Disk
includes utilities and a synthetic load generator.
Order no. BX536895

Client/Server Programming With OS/2 2.1 3rd edition
Robert Orfali/Dan Harkey, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1142 pp., $ 39.95

The new 2.1 edition of this OS/2 best-seller (the previous
edition was named "Book of the Year" by "OS/2 Monthly"). It
provides example after example showing how to create
client/server applications, including multi-tasking, LAN
communications, DB2/2, transaction servers, etc. Extensive code
is given, all tested in the 2.1 environment. Far-and-away the
best book on the topic. The authors, heads of a major IBM
client/server project, have over 35 years of experience designing
complex software projects.
Order no. BX546767

Client/Server Programming with OS/2 2.1 3rd edition Disks only
Robert Orfali/Dan Harkey, Dan Harkey/Robert Orfali, 0 pp., $ 34.95
Order no. BX546877

The Art of OS/2 2.1 Programming
Panov/Salomon/Panov, QED Information Sciences Inc., 619 pp., $ 34.95

Practical hands-on approach for developing C programs for OS/2.
Concentrates on the Presentation Manager but control program and
base system are included. Sample topics are memory management,
file I/O and attributes, multitasking, interprocess communication
and windows, dialog boxes, menus etc.. Nice features are the
complete sample programs (not code fragments) and the 'GOTCHAs'
or pitfall notes for the topic under discussion (many of the
pitfalls are not obvious but based on run time problems).
Familiarity with good C coding practices is assumed, this is not
a tutorial, but it is excellent for application
programming in the OS/2 2.1 environment. Diskette contains 39
sample programs.
Order no. BX514075

OS/2 2.1 Bible
Robert Albrecht/Michael Plura, Abacus Software, 663 pp., $ 34.95

Comprehensive and practical how-to for OS/2 2.1. Shows how to
install and work with OS/2. Use the Workplace Shell, customize,
work with DOS and windows apps, editors (enhanced, icon, system)
files, games and has many tips. The three outstanding features of
this Bible are: using REXX, a powerful interactive control
language native to OS/2 and IBM's VM mainframes. Description and
specifications for Multimedia Presentation Manager/2 (sold
separately), includes installation, setup, midi, CD ROM etc., and
using OS/2 in a Novell Network. Diskette contains a Workplace
Shell copy program, REXX examples and more utilities and icons.
Order no. BX523891

Instant OS/2! Porting C Applications to OS/2 (w/disk)
Len Dorfman, Windcrest, 395 pp., $ 34.95

Intended for C programmers writing character mode DOS apps to run
under OS/2. Interesting feature and focus of this publication
are programs and interfaces for DOS and OS/2 using the same
source code. (The Holy Grail of total portability is
getting a step closer). This book has more C code than
English (honest). Twenty sample programs create screen displays,
formatted output, mouse driven character based windows, keyboard
and cursor management programs, printer and other apps. OS/2 full
screen and DOS character mode libraries included. Diskette
contains six executable zipfiles and readme. Useful book in that
it deals with DOS and OS/2 portability issues, and it's a
good informative guide. One caveat, know your code, (not a C
tutorial), be familiar with DOS and OS/2, have IBM's C/Set2 or
Boreland's C++ compilers available and go for it.
Order no. BX535252

Information Systems Outsourcing: Myths, Metaphors and Realities
Mary C. Lacity/Rudy Hirshheim, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 273 pp., $ 39.95

This should be mandatory reading for all IS managers jumping on
the outsourcing bandwagon. An objective analysis of the successes
and failures of this trend. Discusses the theoretical
foundations, management and participant viewpoints. Proposes an
outsourcing evaluation process. Thirteen cases (good and bad) are
presented and analyzed. Thoughtful, balanced analysis and
approach to outsourcing.
Order no. BX524539

Downsizing: Strategies for Success
Dan Trimmer, Addison-Wesley, 309 pp., $ 27.95

Practical, complete non-technical guide to downsizing. Top-
down approach analyses organizational needs and the technical base
down to product strategies and human factors. Sample topics are
mainframe problems, evolution of client/server systems, risks and
strategies, data and data base policies, and implementing
downsized projects. Concluding chapter presents case studies and
real world lessons, Good thorough overview of an important
technological and business trend, clarifies a multitude of
downsizing issues.
Order no. BX532340

Multicultural Mathematics
David Nelson/George Joseph/J. Williams, Oxford University Pr, 228 pp., $ 12.95

This is an eye-opening book about teaching and learning
mathematics. Using a multicultural approach, the authors teach
basic concepts with ancient Chinese, Babylonian, and Indian
methods: learn to multiply on an abacus, discover Egyptian
algebraic techniques, and approximate rational numbers as the
Babylonians did. A great feature of this book is that it
recognizes the true originators of popular theorems; e.g.
Pythagoras' theorem was used by the Babylonians a thousand years
before Pythagoras' time. This book is a treat for anyone who is
interested in teaching or learning basic math.
Order no. BX542186

An Introduction to Programming with Mathematica
Gaylord/kamin/Wellin, Springer-Verlag, 302 pp., $ 39.95

Here is one of the only books that can be used as both an
undergraduate programming textbook and a solid introduction to
the Mathematica programming language. Accompanied by a disk, this
book takes the reader through over 200 exercises involving fields
of computer science, engineering, mathematics, and science.
Especially interesting is an application of nested function calls
that creates a deck of cards, then shuffles and cuts them. This book
assumes no prior programming or Mathematica experience, and the
disk is compatible with Unix, IBM compatible, Macintosh, and Next
computers.
Order no. BX547870

IBM RISC System/6000 User Guide
Mike Leaver/Harden Sanghera, McGraw-Hill, 265 pp., $ 34.95

Introductory source of information for the hardware
components, peripherals and software operating system (AIX
version 3) of this successful workstation. Covers user
information from getting started to system editors and Korn shell
programming concepts. Discusses hardware/software management
issues (software inventory, security, print queues), and
introduces AIXwindows Environment/6000, native programming
environment, communications and problem determination procedures.
Order no. BX513642

IBM RISC System/6000
Clive Harris, McGraw-Hill, 265 pp., $ 34.95

Actually this publication provides an overview of the UNIX
marketplace, discusses IBM's implementation of UNIX (AIX version
3), analyzes open systems within the context of IBM's System
Application Architecture (SAA) and shows where RS/6000 fits into
the overall scheme. Clear, readable, informative and accurate.
Gives a good overview of AIX components and discusses the
relationships between AIX and SAA, and RS/6000 v AS/400. Very good
source of informatin on IBM's UNIX trends and philosophy.
Order no. BX513422

C++ Database Applications With The Paradox Engine
Thomas Finn, et al, Windcrest, 325 pp., $ 39.95

Introduces the Engine and shows you how to create C++ classes for
functions the Engine can't do. Samples include code for 3
functions missing from the Engine: queries, validation edits,
and relational integrity. Uses Turbo Vision classes, and
actually makes Turbo Vision a lot easier to use. Disk includes
sample source code.
Order no. BX512324

Access Basic Cookbook
Chris St.Valentine, Addison-Wesley, 401 pp., $ 34.95

How to use the Access Basic language that Microsoft includes with
Access. Good stuff, undocumented elsewhere, with a disk of plug
& play Access functions.
Order no. BX531792

Paradox Queries: Developer's Reference
Dan Ehrmann, M&T Books (Henry Holt & Company Inc.), 546 pp., $ 39.95

Instructions and sample code showing how to drop queries into
your apps. More technical details than "The Basics" book, with a
good introduction to PAL and ObjectPAL. Covers both DOS and
Windows. Disk has sample tables and tools, including a handy
Query Image to PAL Converter.
Order no. BX515875

Paradox Queries: The Basics
Dan Ehrmann, M&T Books (Henry Holt & Co.), 612 pp., $ 39.95

A comprehensive guide to Query-By-Example, the heart and soul of
Paradox. The author steps you through hundreds of examples,
dispensing expert tips along the way and thoroughly teaching the
program's ins and outs. The book can be used with both versions
of Paradox, DOS and Windows. It comes with a disk providing an
extensive collection of query tools, as well as all the book's
sample tables and code.
Order no. BX462111

Fuzzy Logic & Control: Software and Hardware Applications
Jamshidi/Vadiee/Ross, Prentice Hall, 395 pp., $ 72.00

Scholarly and in-depth examination of fuzzy logic
applications by a number of contributors from academia and
research laboratories. Provides an overview of fuzzy set theory
and fuzzy rule based expert systems. Presents fuzzy logic
software and hardware with an analysis of eleven case studies in
areas of manufacturing planning, robot and traffic control,
configuration of digital filters, pattern recognition, power and
flight control. A good application guide for this rapidly
evolving field of AI.
Order no. BX511514

Fundamentals of Speech Recognition
Lawrence Rabiner/Biing-Hwang Juang, Prentice Hall, 507 pp., $ 58.00

Current coverage of the principles and underlying theory of
speech recognition. Discusses the various disciplines, reviews
the theory of acoustic-phonetics, analyzes the fundamental
problems defining vector patterns, statistical and whole word
modeling techniques based on the concept of a task oriented
system. The authors characterize speech according to linguistic
properties and associated measurements, and analyze the basic
principles of successful and failing tasks.
Order no. BX511425

Practical Neural Network Recipes in C++
Timothy Masters, Academic Press, 493 pp., $ 44.95

A cookbook for neural network solutions to practical
problems. Shows how to select a neural network model and produce
a working C++ program. Provides guidance and analysis along the
entire problem solving path. Sample topics are multilayer
feedforward networks, regression, interpreting weights,
probability and hybred nets, confidence measures, fuzzy data
processing and more. Disk contains source code for all programs.
Order no. BX521339

Introduction to Neural Networks
Jeannette Lawrence, California Scientific Software, 324 pp., $ 30.00

Introductory guide to the design, theory and application of
neural networks, expert and fuzzy systems. Comprehensive,
non-technical readable style makes these topics in Artificial
Intelligence understandable. Topics range from computer
intelligence to various neural models, brain studies, learning and
cognition. Contrasts neural with expert systems and analyzes
choices. Recommended for anyone wondering what these areas of AI
are all about.
Order no. BX543127

C Pointers and Dynamic Memory Management
Michael Daconta, QED Information Sciences Inc., 334 pp., $ 39.95

Very good tutorial exposition of a fundatmental and confusing
aspect of the C language. Pointers are explained logically from
elementary ocncepts (intuitive, global, stack,
heap, de-referencing, pass by value/reference) to advanced
(structures and pointers, strings and pointers, pointer pointers,
pointer arrays, etc.). Discussion of dynamic memory allocation is
intertwined and linked with pointers, and includes memory
management internals. An outstanding chapter is 'Pointer Traps
and Pitfalls', dissects problems, suggests solutions. Very nice
walk through code reviews of examples illustrating execution. The
source code functions (included on disk with generic libraries)
were developed on a Mac (Think C) and ported to INTEL 386(Turbo
C), Sun(UNIX GCC compiler) and DEC VAX 3800 (VMS with DEC C).
Now here is outstanding C programming.
Order no. BX535451

C++ World Conference Proceedings 1993
SIGS Conferences, SIGS Books, 242 pp., $ 29.00

32 conference papers, plus 8 technical papers from the 1993 C++
World Conference in Dallas. A concise way to graze the latest
advancements and techniques from the experts in the field.
Order no. BX548167

Moving from COBOL to C
Mo Budlong, Sams, 516 pp., $ 24.95

Helpful book for transitioning COBOL programmers. Discusses C
language topics via comparative sample
code constructs in C and COBOL, sometimes down to the
line-by-line code and operator level. A unique feature is to
present C as a data processing language in terms of user input, file
maintenance, screen display and record structures culminating
with a complete maintenance module in C code. Ranges in scope
from bit shifts and low level I/O to arrays, streams and data
encapsulation. Some advanced techniques (macros with parameters,
stringizing, void pointers and memory allocation) are included.
More comprehensive than 'Learn C and Save Your Job' (K.Pugh, QED),
but the intent is the same.
Order no. BX522044

Learn C and Save Your Job: C For COBOL Programmers
Kenneth Pugh, QED Information Sciences Inc., 340 pp., $ 29.95

Teaches beginning and intermediate C language concepts to transitioning
COBOL programmers. The tutorial is replete with sample code
fragments (COBOL ANSI 85) and teaches by comparative example
rather than explanation. A unique feature are COBOL and
equivalent C code constructs which demonstrate specific topics
such as increment, decrement, external variables and
transitioning to arrays. Specific discussion of control flow,
pointers, functions, I/O etc. is included. Advanced C topics,
coding style and efficient coding practices are not discussed.
Familiarity with COBOL is assumed.
Order no. BX535514

C++ IOStreams Handbook
Steve Teale, Addison-Wesley, 369 pp., $ 36.95

The first book on IOStreams provides clear how-to and reference
info for experienced C++ coders, including lots of well-commented
sample code.
Order no. BX507314

Annotated ANSI C Standard
Herbert Schildt, McGraw-Hill, 219 pp., $ 39.95

ANSI/ISO 9899-1990 (the court of last resort) is the definitive
reference for C and the guiding document for
C++. This annotated version contains the full text of the
ANSI/ISO standard, presented in a unique style. The left hand page
contains the ANSI text, the right hand page clarifies, explains
and comments on the text. Clear, readable, and more importantly
-- an understandable discussion, analysis and exposition of the ANSI
text (no small feat in itself). Limitations, warnings and
portability issues are included in the annexes. The standards
rationale was available for the 1989 ANSI publication, but
missing here and in the 1990 ANSI pubs (not considered part of
the standards). The author was an Observing Member on the
ANSX3J11 comittee. Highly recommended reference, a great arbiter
and time saver.
Order no. BX505034

Evolution of C++: Language Design in the Marketplace of Ideas
Jim Waldo, MIT Press, 279 pp., $ 24.95

C++ has become the mainstream language, one that many think will
be the dominant system development language for the foreseeable
future. C++ has evolved due to sets of discussions (ideas) among the
community of users of the language. Changes to the language have
occured because of the demands of the marketplace of these ideas.
This book is meant to show genuine history, with all its
confusion and false starts. Papers selected represent the
more important trends in the evolution of C++. The book chronicles
the process of designing a language from its early years through
Multiple Inheritence, Exception Handling, Runtime Typing and
Distributed Computing.
Order no. BX536240

Scientific C++: Building Numerical Libraries
Guido Buzzi-Ferraris, Addison-Wesley, 479 pp., $ 36.95

Full title is: "Scientific C++: Building Numerical Libraries the
Object-Oriented Way." Intended for an audience of scientists and
engineers, emphasis on numerical problem solutions using C++
rather than Fortran. Tutorial, readable, with many sample code
constructs denoting good style and bad, alternate or elegant
problem solutions. Topics are on an intermediate to advanced level,
including setting up program libraries for scientific use,
matrices, vectors, sparse matrices, derived classes/polymorphism
and program design for linear algebra. Disk contains listings of
numerical routines.
Order no. BX507288

Ada Collection On CD-ROM
Karl Nyberg, Rush River, Rush River Software, pp., $ 79.00

A CD-ROM containing 1.2 gigabytes of public domain Ada material
(well-organized by Karl Nyberg); compiler/interpreter utilities,
development tools, language specification and reference documents
(including comp.lang.Ada archives), graphics packages, X/Motif
bindings, the Anna-I toolset,... just about anything Ada you
could ask for!

Another Ada offering:
Ada CD/Books Combo Pak
Computer Literacy/Rush River promotional special
For $99.00 (an additional $20), you can receive the CD-ROM
plus TWO hardcover 1992 Ada design books published by Bantam:

Object-Oriented Design with Ada: Maximizing Reusability for
Real-Time Systems by Kjell Nielsen (regularly $49.95)
and
Developing with Ada: Life-Cycle Methods by Bruce Krell (regularly
$54.95)
--> Ask for Combo Pack Order no. BTADAPAK
Order no. BX556398

Software Engineering with Ada, Third edition
Grady Booch/Doug Bryan, Addison-Wesley, 560 pp., $ 39.95

A foundation for Ada software engineering which introduces
up-to-date object oriented design methodology. Discussion of
major topics on algorithms and control, packaging concepts,
concurrent real-time programming, and systems development
supports the five large scale programming exercises and design
projects on environment monitoring, data base systems, generic
tree packages and document concordance. Not an Ada lexicon or
tutorial, but a very good volume on advanced Ada programming
concepts. Contains an overview of the proposed Ada 9X standards.
Order no. BX433185

Programming in Ada, Fourth edition
J.G.P Barnes, Addison-Wesley, 622 pp., $ 39.95

The definitive text and reference written by a key member of
the design team. Focuses on current ANSI83, but incorporates the
published information for the Ada 9X standard.
Very good lexicon and tutorial includes chapters on private,
numeric, composite and advanced types, tasking, subprograms and
external interfaces. Exception handling is also covered. Coding
examples are clearly explained and analyzed for logic errors and
poor coding practices. Definitely a recommended text.
Order no. BX549459

First Advanced State of the Art...High Tech Joke Book
Keenan/Keenan, Oak Ridge Public Relations, 200 pp., $ 14.95

Full title is: "The First Advanced, State-of-the-Art, high
Performance, Totally Integrated, Revolutionary, Leading Edge,
High Tech Joke Book." Oak Ridge asked people to submit high tech
jokes, then compiled the funniest. Contains riddles, stories,
verse and worse, including most of the classics that float on the
net and many new jokes: "Benchmark: A precise method of measuring
the ability of a computer to do something that nobody in their
right mind would ever want it to do."
Order no. BX558767

Infinite Loop: Stories About The Future by the People Creating It
Larry Constantine, editor, Miller Freeman Inc., 310 pp., $ 19.95

A wonderful collection of 26 science fiction short stories and 1
haiku written by computer writers such as Constantine
(co-inventor of structured programming), Jeff Duntemann, Larry
O'Brien, P.J. Plauger and Steve Rasnic Tem. Most -- but not all
-- deal with computing, but all are good, ranging from funny to
tragic to downright disturbing.
Order no. BX554521

Defying Gravity: The Making of Newton
Markos Kounalakis/Doug Menuez, Beyond Words (Publishers Group West), 350 pp., $ 29.95

Pictorial chronical of Apple engineers and programmers in their dramatic
race to create the new Newton pen-based, hand-held computer. Doug Menuez's
photography and Markos Kounalakis' journalism capture the
conception, whirlwind development, and birth of high-stakes,
risky new technology.
Order no. BX537684

Always Postpone Meetings With Time-Wasting Morons
Scott Adams, Topper Books (Prima/St. Martin's Press), 111 pp., $ 7.95

This is not new (1992), but it is the perfect stocking-stuffer
for your favorite engineer (or yourself). A compilation of the
"Dilbert" comic strip, this book offers a hilarious view of
bosses, co-workers, office politics, and life in general through
the eyes of Dilbert the engineer, and his faithful,
smarter-than-the-average-dog companion, Dogbert. Think of it as
"The Far Side" with a pocket protector.
Order no. BX479979

On The Cutting Edge Of Technology
Sams Development Group, Sams Publishing, 178 pp., $ 22.95

Keeping up with the "hot topics" in computer technology is tough,
even for active readers. This fascinating book gives you 14
"snapshots" of today's most exciting research areas.
Profusely illustrated, this is a clearly written
overview of many of the so called " cutting edge" technologies,
including: morphing, nanotechnology, smart materials, artificial
life, 3-D sound, virtual reality, AI-using
intelligent agents, motion analysis, ray tracing, liquid
graphics, chaos, fractals, fuzzy logic. Each section is written
by an expert in the particular field. A glossary is provided.
Pleasure reading for the intellectually curious!
Order no. BX533433

Claude Elwood Shannon: Collected Papers
N.J.A. Sloane/Aaron D. Wyner, eds., IEEE, 924 pp., $ 69.95

Includes a short biography of Shannon -- one of the greatest and
most colorful scientists of the 20th century -- an interviw with
him, a bibliography of his works, and 76 papers (many never
before published) on data communications, cryptography,
computers, circuits, games, genetics and juggling. Rewarding for
any technical person interested in computer history.
Order no. BX503901

Zero To Lazy Eight: The Romance of Numbers
Humez/Humex/Maguire, Simon & Schuster, 228 pp., $ 21.00

"Lazy Eight" was the cowboy's name for the infinity symbol when
used as a brand. This charming book is crammed with suprising,
enjoyable trivia about numbers, from slang expressions to Thomas
Aquinas' finite-state model of the soul.
Order no. BX516685

The Mathematics Calendar 1994
Theoni Pappas, Wide World/Tetra (Publishers Group West), pp., $ 8.95

Subtitled: "Playing with Magic Squares plus 11 Other Topics."
Fun Calendar with a monthly overall topic plus a new math puzzle
for every day of the year. If you like math, you'll love this.
Order no. BX517909

Stan Veit's History Of the Personal Computer
Stan Veit, WorldComm, 300 pp., $ 19.95

Engaging behind-the-scenes stories of the people and technologies
in the early days of microcomputers, by one who was there -- the
man who opened the first computer store on the East Coast.
Order no. BX533831

The Pop-Up Book of M.C. Escher
Pomegranate Artbooks, Pomegranate Press, 12 pp., $ 15.95

Pop-up versions of 8 Escher illustrations.
Order no. BX556686

Covert Culture Sourcebook
Richard Kadrey, Prima/St. Martin's Press, 216 pp., $ 12.95

Where to find hard-to-find fringewear items, such as a wearable
386 PC or a feline nervous system encased in plastic. Subscription
information for magazines like "bOING bOING" or "News of the
Weird". It also includes sections on hard to find music, art, books,
videos, and electronics. If you live on the fringe, or
appreciate the unusual and bizarre, this book is for you.
Order no. BX528533

Practical Internetworking with TCP/IP and UNIX
Smoot Carl-Mitchell/John Quarterman, Addison-Wesley, 476 pp., $ 39.95

Theory, practice and advanced topics coalesce and fuse into
the UNIX and TCP/IP networking environment. The theme, best
stated in the author's words "...is about making the most
widespread protocol suite and the most widespread general purpose
operating system work together in a practical distributed
computing environment." Sample topics range from protocol
lists/services, the key IP protocol to UNIX implementations
of TCP/IP, mail and network services. Advanced topics include Mac
integration, PC management and debugging. Familiarity with
network protocol theory will be helpful.
Order no. BX494672

Open Systems Networking: TCP/IP and OSI
David Piscitello/Lyman Chapman, Addison-Wesley, 624 pp., $ 45.95

A long-awaited book from two leading internetworking authorities.
Chapin is in charge of networking at BBN and heads several OSI
standards committees; Piscitello, now at Bellcore, managed both
TCP/IP and OSI development efforts for Unisys. Their book is a
balanced and very extensive compare-and-contrast treatment of the
two approaches, with considerable attention given to OSI options
for systems designers currently working with TCP/IP.
Order no. BX494117

A Guide to the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Floyd Wilder, Artech House Inc., 312 pp., $ 77.00

A technical reference guide that describes all major internet
protocols. A handy reference to protocol numbers, type codes and
port numbers. Individual chapters decribe physical and data link
layer, network layer, transport layer, utility and application
layer protocols. Data block and message formats down to the bit
level are provided. Appendix contains contacts and a list of all
RFCs through 1372.
Order no. BX530008

Internetworking with TCP/IP Vol III (AT&T TLI)
Douglas Comer/David Stevens, Prentice Hall, 508 pp., $ 50.00

Long awaited, this volume is a worthy peer to the Internet suite
of protocol series that have made vendor independent
communications possible. Volume I "Principles, Protocols and
Architecture" gave us the fundamental concepts of the Internet.
Volume II "Design Implementation and Internals" gave us an
understanding of Internet technology and infrastructure. Now,
both versions of Volume III, BSD socket and AT&T TLI, take us
into the domain of "Client-Server Programming and Applications".
The question is 'How do applications use TCP/IP under the
client/server paradigm'? The answers are in Volume III. Focus is
on practical use, trade-offs and application design
considerations. Where possible, both versions of Volume III are
identical, intended for purposes of education and code comparison
between BSD sockets and the AT&T Transport Layer Interface (TLI).
Both stress concurrent processing, algorithms and issues in
software design (client and server), Distributred Program
Generation (Rpcgen concept), RPCs, NFS and far more. These clear,
expository and comprehensive texts, guides and references
elucidate and clarify the world of the Internet as no others.
Definitely recommended.
Order no. BX489531

Internetworking With TCP/IP Volume III: BSD Client-Server edition
Douglas Comer/David Stevens, Prentice Hall, pp., $ 51.00
Order no. BX474567

Application Developmnt For Distributed Environments
Dawana Dewire, McGraw-Hill, 298 pp., $ 40.00

An extremely useful guide to building distributed applications.
Reviews advantages and disadvantages of distributed environments,
examines components in detail and them covers analysis, design
and implementation all the way through operation. Compares and
evaluates doxens of 4GL, client/server, transaction management,
CASE and other products for distributed environments.
Order no. BX534380

Distributed Computing: Implementation and Management Strategies
Raman Khanna, editor, Prentice Hall, 518 pp., $ 48.00

Overview and tutorial of distributed computing technologies by
twenty-two key players in this field. Not a collection of
previously published papers, but a focused themes on technology
and standards, case studies, and implementation and management
strategies. The technology overview includes file system, data
base management, security, Open Network Computing Plus (Sun
Microsystems ONC+), Open Software Foundation (OSF/DCE), and
Institutional File System Project at the University of Michigan.
Analysis of projects Andrew and Athena (Carnegie Mellon and MIT),
Hewlett-Packard's migration to client/server and Eastman Kodak's
distributed computing architecture constitute the case studies
segment. A cohesive management, implementation and migration
strategy comprise segment three. Appendices include OSF/DME,
Common Object Request Broker (CORBA), Apple Open Collaboration
Environment (AOCE) and SNMP. Raman Khanna is director of
networking systems at Stanford University.
Order no. BX532047

Testing Client/Server Applications
Patricia Goglia, QED Information Sciences Inc., 321 pp., $ 39.95

Points out the fundamental difference of client/server
application testing and provides a detailed plan specifically for
this environment. The planning, design, execution and
maintenance phases are discussed. The role of management and the
system test administrator is analyzed. Different types of tests,
tools, tests reviews and personnel requirements are explained.
Sample system test documentation is in the appendix.
Not a theoretical study but based on practical client/server
environment experience.
Order no. BX514096

Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Second Edition
Martin de Prycker, Prentice Hall, 331 pp., $ 48.00

Offers in-depth coverage of ATM, including basic principles,
interfaces, layers, and services. In addition to providing
up-to-date information on the CCITT Recommendations, this edition
contains additional chapters on ATM network traffic control and
ATM introduction strategies, as well as extensive bibliographical
references. Indispensible for networking professionals working
with ATM.
Order no. BX532031

Performance Evaluation of High Speed Switching Fabrics & Networks
Thomas Roburtazzi, editor, IEEE, 465 pp., $ 69.95

Examples of performance evaluations of high-speed
telecommunications switching fabrics (ATM, broadband ISDN, MAN)
in 36 previous-published papers. Emphasizes predicting
performance by using statistical models. Focuses on emergent
packet switching technologies as a basis for LAN, MAN and WAN
networks. Topics include blocking/non-blocking switch analysis,
multicast and knockout-based switching, toroidal and shuffle
switching networks, packet trains and extensions.
Order no. BX520267

Broadbrand Network Analysis and Design
Daniel Minoli, Artech House Inc., 294 pp., $ 88.00

Reviews network design techniques, financial tools, linear
programming, game theory, forcasting, queueing theory, traffic
engineering, optimization, relaxation theory and quality of
service analysis. Emphasizes analytical tool identification for
the cost-effective evaluation of broadband networking
technologies within the context of enterprise networks.
Order no. BX530013

Network Management
William Stallings, IEEE Computer Society, 354 pp., $ 55.00

Original material and reprinted articles comprise this
tutorial on data network management. Intended for a wide ranging
audience, the four chapters include overviews of network
management and information, SNMP/SNMPv2 and OSI systems
management.
Order no. BX549218

Gigabit Networking
Craig Partridge, Addison-Wesley, 396 pp., $ 42.95

This first book on the emerging area of high-speed networking,
reviews all of the existing technology as well as ongoing research.
Takes a hard look at ATM, as well as detailing
reviews of what can be accomplished in fiber optics, networks
based on non-ATM technologies and higher-layer protocols.
Particularly interesting is the chapter on traffic shaping.
Covers the current issues of standardization (and lack of
standards), protocols, LAN's and WAN's.
Reviews the competing industries trying to develop these new
technologies.
Order no. BX494709

Business Data Communications
Jerry Fitzgerald, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 774 pp., $ 58.95

Subtitled: "Basic Concepts, Security, and Design, 4th edition."
Contains a crop of new material, covering fastpacket
multiplexing, cell relay, T-carriers, frame relays, SONET,
installing a LAN, SNMP, EDI, 10base-T, token ring,
GOSIP, ANI, IVR, & PCN's and much more. Chapter 8 covers the
necessities of network design, although
this book is intended to serve as a university text for voice
communications, data communications and networking. (It is not
intended as an electrical engineering text.) Management and sales
professionals can use this book to learn the technical detail
without getting involved with the heavy math that a design
engineer would need. A cumulative case study begins with chapter
1 and continues throughout throughout the text. The example used
revolves around the needs of a next day air service.
Order no. BX481108

Introduction to X.400
Cemil Betanov, Artech House Inc., 388 pp., $ 79.00

Clear exposition of the X.400 message handling system. Practical
approach includes architecture and concepts, message handling
systems, services, interfacing X.400 to non-X.400 systems,
X.400 network and lower layer protocols. CCITT and OSI issues
are discussed where appropriate.
Order no. BX493616

EDI Guide: A Step-By-Step Approach
Edward Cannon, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 181 pp., $ 34.95

This step-by-step guide will serve the reference needs of any
organization or individual who will need to know the principles
and practical applications of Electronic Data Interchange.
Arranged so as to provide a helpful framework for implementing
EDI in your business or application, this book also includes
sections concerning EDI technical issues, legal aspects, audits
and controls, and standards ( proprietary, industrial,
international, and organizational.)
Order no. BX516224

Networks & Imaging Systems In a Windowed Environment
Marc D'Alleyrand, Bantam Doubleday Dell, 367 pp., $ 49.95

Comprehensive coverage of multitasking (windowed) and network
technologies: image-LAN enabling and integrating LAN-based
systems, workflow redesign, data structure, indexing, image
retrieval, GUI and imaging systems, and deploying an imaging
network. One of the few books that unify image data transfer
and network technologies from a user's perspective.
Order no. BX524083

IBM Networking for the 90's
Mark Seery, QED Information Sciences Inc., 546 pp., $ 34.95

Comprehensive handbook and detailed route map of IBM's
networking frontiers. Explains the spectrum of offerings from IBM
for multi-protocol networking. Implementation of LAN, WAN and MAN
protocols on IBM's SAA and AIX platforms is placed within the
context of SNA and non-SNA communications and computing strategy.
Discussions include Advanced Peer to Peer Networking (APPN),
Binary Synchronous Communication (BSC), OSI, TCP/IP, X.25 and
emerging technologies. Wide ranging source of information that
clarifies a multitude of networking issues and concerns.
Order no. BX514117

1st, 2nd & Next Generation LANS
Daniel Minoli, McGraw-Hill, 346 pp., $ 45.00

Expository guide of 1st generation (twisted pair), 2nd
generation (shared fiber optic) and 3rd generation (broadband
gigabit transmission rate) LANs. Covers LAN interconnection
technologies, frame, cell, dispersed LANs, FDDI-II, FCS, hubs
bridges and gateways. Business-oriented, intended for managers
and designers, discusses practical interconnection issues, fault
tolerance, accounting configuration performance and security
management.
Order no. BX534400

Network Security Secrets
David Stang/Sylvia Moon, IDG Books Worldwide, 1166 pp., $ 49.95

Specific to network, LAN, IBM LAN server, LANtastic,
NetWare, UNIX and Banyan VINES security. Major categories are
risk assessment, measurement, management, plus virus dangers to
networks, bulletin board and network security, secure bridges,
routers and gateways. Security regulations and standards are
discussed. Disks (over 4MB, two 3.5" disks) contain security
utilities (screen blanking, login/out access, batch file security,
monitoring/encryption, NetWare Management etc.) which are
explained and referenced throughout. Good comprehensive,
practical exposition and overview of a major network problem.
Order no. BX536455

Telecommunications Engineer's Reference Book
Fraidoon Mazda, Butterworth Heineman Publishing Co., 1089 pp., $125.00

Up to date volume, balanced between established and evolving
technology. Encyclopedic in scope, the four major parts include
mathematical techniques for analysis of telecommunication
systems, physical environment (EM, sound, vision, speech,
teletraffic theory), fundamental topics (standards, OSI model,
digital transmission, ATM, radio, fiber optics), and applications
which cover all major areas of telecommunications. Written for
engineers, with over seventy contributors, this outstanding reference
is also an excellent supplementary text.
Order no. BX518258

FDDI: A High Speed Network
Amit Shah/G. Ramakrishnan, Prentice Hall, 229 pp., $ 55.00

Comprehensive review of Fiber Distributed Data
Interface(FDDI) technology from the engineers and users
perspectives. History of FDDI, standards effort, different
components of FDDI(media access control, physical layer,
physical media dependent layer), station/link/node and remote
management comprize part one. Part two concentrates on system
implementation, internetworking, performance, cabling and
troubleshooting.
Order no. BX498352

FDDI Networking
Martin Nemzow, McGraw-Hill, 496 pp., $ 45.00

Nemzow has reworked his "Ethernet Management Guide" ($48.00) for
FDDI. Provides extensive coverage of FDDI hardware, software,
security, and other areas of interest for those involved in the
planning, installation, or management of FDDI-based networks.
Order no. BX513417

Internetworking LANs & WANs: Concepts and Techniques
Gilbert Held, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 234 pp., $ 39.95

Popular LANs such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI are reviewed
along with hardware components such as bridges/routers, including
software operating system requirements. Covers Wide Area Network
(WAN) facilities such as circuit, leased line and packet switched
networks. Network utilization, bridge routing, gateways and
performance issues complete the exposition.
Order no. BX510196

Programmer's Technical Reference: Data and FAX Communication
Robert Hummel, Ziff-Davis Press, 895 pp., $ 39.95

Definitive reference and guide to serial communication
programming. Topics evolve from basic to complex, from overview
to individual bit and byte values. Discussions include the
architecture of serial communication, error detection and
correction, programming the universal asynchronous
receiver/transmitter (UART) chips, RS-232 and the serial port,
data/fax modems and the AT command set. Readable text, clear
explanations suitable from beginning levels. Text consists of 195
pages. Comprehensive AT reference set of 252 pages includes
command descriptions, applications and notes as does appendix B
containing the 292 page S register reference.
Order no. BX538405

Simple Book: An Introduction to Internet Managemet, Second ed.
Marshall T. Rose, Prentice Hall, 456 pp., $ 55.00

The 'bible' of network management using SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) has been updated to cover SNMP version 2.
Rose, one of the designers of SNMP v2, is a leading authority on
internet management. Eminently readable, and emphatically
recommended!
Order no. BX527461

Managing Internetworks with SNMP
[BMark Miller, M&T, 507 pp., $ 44.95

Complete title is: "Managing Internetworks with SNMP: The
Definitive Guide to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
and SNMP version 2." This sixth volume in "The Network
Troubleshooting Library" provides an in-depth look at SNMP,
related topics (e.g. ASN.1), and real-world case studies
demonstrating SNMP use. The appendices include information on
obtaining RFCs via the Internet.
Order no. BX515922

The Internet Complete Reference
Harley Hahn/Rick Stout, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 818 pp., $ 29.95

A comprehensive book on using the Internet. Loaded with fun
tips, this book is just plain enjoyable, painless reading. Like
most books on the Internet, a large section contains a list of
resources -- in this case, more than 700. This book's contents
place it at the top of its class. Even if you're a die-hard
Internet cruiser, you'll have fun with this one.
Order no. BX535912

Internet Guide For New Users
Daniel Dern, McGraw-Hill, 570 pp., $ 27.95

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide written by the editor of
"Internet World", the only magazine wholly devoted to covering
and demystifying the Internet. Even if you've never logged onto
a computer or network before, Dern clearly explains how to access
on-line databases, how to send and receive e-mail, how to read
Usenet postings, how to download files (ftp), how to search the
net for information (Gopher)... even how the Internet compares
with America Online, CompuServe and other on-line services.
Order no. BX513360

Connecting To The Internet: An O'Reilly Buyer's Guide
Susan Estrada, O'Reilly, 100 pp., $ 12.95

How can I get an Internet connection? What are my options, and
how much do the various options cost? If you need answers to
these questions, this is your book. Estrada has years of
experience in organizations providing Internet connections and
user support --- her book is the fastest way to assess your
Internet needs, then meet them as cheaply as posible.
Order no. BX544859

Navigating The Internet
Mark Gibbs/Richard Smith, Sams, 500 pp., $ 24.95

More than 15,000 people in 50 countries have participated in
Smith's online Internet tutorials and training workshops. This
solid, well-organized book is based on those tutorials, providing
a good way to learn about the Internet. Includes "gazetteer"
listing 600 Internet resources and a dayglo orange guick ref card.
Order no. BX529364

The Internet Directory
Eric Braun, Fawcett/Ballantine, 704 pp., $ 25.00

A fat directory, listing Internet resources by FUNCTION or
resource type. Well-indexed, so first you look up whatever
topics interest you, then see what mailing lists, newsgroups,
library catalogs, ftp archives, WAIS/WWW resources, etc. are
available. Wonderful!
Order no. BX549354

!%@:: Directory Of Electronic Mail Addressing and Networks
Donnalyn Frey/Rick Adams, O'Reilly, 443 pp., $ 24.95

August 1993 updated directory of over 180 networks (research,
educational and commercial). (Second edition published in 1990.)
Gives contact names and addresses with a description of
services. Indexed by network name, type, country, and also lists
many second and third level domains. This significant update
includes new networks, correct info on reorganized/ing networks,
covers changes in service and architecture changes, and current
information on networks in Eastern Europe, Commonwealth of
Independent States, Africa, and the People's Republic of China --
all dressed up in new lay-flat binding!
Order no. BX514929

The Whole Earth On-Line Almanac: From A to Z
Don Rittner, Brady, 545 pp., $ 32.95

Organized by topics, this directory shows you thousands of online
sources for information about almost anything: astronomy,
computers, engineering, public affairs, music, games, sports and
more. Subdirectories point out commercial and academic resource
networks and BBSs. Useful, but sorely needing an index.
Order no. BX529432

Building Information Infrastructure
Brian Kahin, McGraw-Hill Primus, 432 pp., $ 34.95

13 papers from the December 1990 Symposium at Harvard's John F.
Kennedy School of Government, from the Program on Strategic
Computing and Telecommunications in the Public Sector, and the
Program on Science, Technology, and Public Policy. Essays cover
networking and infrastructure development and policy research
over the diverse range of disciplines, professions, and sector
boundaries. Topics include NREN (National Research and Education
Network), supercomputing and the NSFNET backbone, mid-level
networking, low-end Internet. 5 essays focus on market
structures for NREN; pricing issues, publishing and electronic
contracting. The High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 is
reprinted in the Appendix. 17 page glossary lists 302 relevant
networking terms and acronyms.
Order no. BX544969

Information Infrastructure Sourcebook
Brian Kahin, JFK School of Government, Harvard Univ., 776 pp., $ 44.00

Published in July 1993, (Information Infrastructure Project,
Science, Technology and Public Policy Program, Center for Science
and International Affairs.) This sourcebook contains current
documentation on official and formal policy development
concerning information infrastructure (on a general level).
52 documents in 5 sections include:
1) Historical Policy Documents. (Official White House documents
concerning high performance computing, NREN, FCCSET Initiatives
in the FY 1994 Budget (Federal Coordinating Council for Science,
Engineering and Technology).
2) Vision Statements and Position Papers. CALS Initiative
(Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support), cable
television, Computer Systems Policy Project (CSPP), council on
Competitiveness, Electronic Frontier Foundation, consumer issues,
National Engineering Consortium, Telecommunications industry
CEO's.
3) Program & Project Descriptions (all sectors). NSF, NREN, the
CENDI Group (Commerce, Energy, NASA, National Library of
Medicine, Defense, and Intelligence Information Managers, EINet
electronic marketplace, Federal Research Internet Coordinating
Committee, First Cities interactive multimedia, Iowa
Communicaitons Network, Technology Reinvestment Project.
4) Reports. Executive summaries on infrastructure issues.
5) Pending Proposed Legislation (March through July 1993).
Supplements to the volume are planned to keep up with changes in
technology, markets, programs, and policies.
Order no. BX547603

The Virtual Community: Homesteading on the Electronic Frontier
Howard Rheingold, Addison-Wesley, 325 pp., $ 22.95

This book focuses on the computer-mediated social
groups, defined as virtual communities. It
shows how computer networks have brought people closer
together, and have touched on all aspects of life
from politics to housework.
Order no. BX531840

AS/400 Information Engineering
John Porter, McGraw-Hill, 366 pp., $ 45.00

Outlines skills, techniques and tools needed to manage the
development and acquisition of AS/400 software. Strong emphasis
on information engineering concepts in business process
re-engineering, Joint Application Development (JAD), and CASE.
Discusses data modeling, process definition and quality issues.
SILVERRUN (Computer Systems Advisers), AS/SET (SystemSoftware
Associates), Synon/2E (Synon Corp.) and other software development
and modeling tools are reviewed. Good, informative and objective
guide for software application monagement in the AS/400
environment.
Order no. BX513553

DDS By Example
R.S. Tipton, Computer Application Specialists, 374 pp., $ 89.95

An integral part of the AS/400 data base design, the Data
Description Specifications (DDS) provide data definition
capabilities to high-level language (HLL) programs. This
outstanding tutorial (limelight shared only with the AS/400
manuals) leads you through the use of DDS in physical, logical,
display and printer files. Teaches by code example via good
thorough explanations and reasons for specific
code constructs. Recommended not only as a tutorial and text, but
as a good reference.
Order no. BX547928

AS/400 Disk Saving Tips & Techniques
James R. Plunkett, Computer Application Specialists, 74 pp., $ 59.95

Tips and design techniques for minimizing disk use,
presented in four logically organized sections. Saving disk space
through on-going housekeeping is emphasized. Other sections
discuss libraries, data files and programs which can be removed
under some conditions. And finally, tips on good programming
techniques, design and data compression go a long way towards
freeing more storage.
Order no. BX548078

Interactive RPG/400 Programming
Carson Soule, Computer Application Specialists, 178 pp., $129.95

Subtitled 'Templates for Database Interaction', this IBM
Midrange Technical Education publication includes a tutorial and
code book. Teaches RPG/400 programmers intermediate and advanced
interactive programming techniques and the concepts behind template
programming. Instruction is by example, using a series of
templates to perform defined tasks. Familiarity with RPG is
assumed, access to an AS/400 necessary (you provide the program,
data libraries, lists, CL programs etc.). Very good RPG/400
resource.
Order no. BX547949

AS/400 Security Strategy: A Management Issue
Nora Craig, Computer Application Specialists, 168 pp., $ 59.95

Overview of AS/400 and OS/400 security issues, audit
considerations, menus, backup/recovery and management of program
maintenance tasks. Four case studies of AS/400 shops are analyzed
and security issues compared and contrasted. Network and PC
connectivity security issues are not covered to any extent.
Appendix contains a sample audit check list.
Order no. BX548057

Quattro Pro 5.0 Handbook
Mary Campbell, Borland Press/Random House Inc., 770 pp., $ 30.00

If you are one of the 500,000+ people who picked up Quattro Pro
for the first time in the last couple of months, you may find
Borland's official handbooks helpful.
Windows version.
Order no. BX547671

Quattro Pro 5.0 Handbook
Mary Campbell, Borland Press/Random House Inc., 770 pp., $ 30.00

If you are one of the 500,000+ people who picked up Quattro Pro
for the first time in the last ocuple of months, you may find
Borland's official handbooks helpful.
DOS version.
Order no. BX547687

PC Magazine Guide to Quattro Pro For Windows
Geoffrey Leblond, et al, Ziff-Davis Press, 1221 pp., $ 27.95

Mammoth guide is the most comprehensive, moving you from movice
to expert levels via clear examples.
Order no. BX464150

Quality Manager's Complete Guide to ISO 9000
Richard Clements, Prentice Hall, 332 pp., $ 79.95

Thorough and comprehensive examination of the ISO 9000
management quality standards intended to help managers achieve
compliance, customer satisfaction and gain a competitive
advantage in the world economy. Explains the fundamentals of
ISO 9000, provides an element by element analysis of the 20
requirements for registration and shows how to prepare for an
assessment. This publication should definitely be a reference
for every manager interested in the survival of his corporation,
or his job.
Order no. BX523430

Radiosity & Realistic Image Synthesis
Michael Cohen/John Wallace, Academic Press, 381 pp., $ 49.95

Scholarly treatise and survey in radiosity and related
photorealistic image synthesis research. A literary framework
used to elucidate image synthesis based on radiosity, derived
from thermodynamics, and founded on the rigorous application of
finite element methods, matrix equations and implementation of
state-of-the-art algorithms. The authors provide the theoretical
underpinnings and detailed descriptions of rendering concepts,
form factors, meshing, application research and the components
required to create a system for displaying modeled environments.
The authors are associated with Princeton and Cornell
Universities.
Order no. BX529537

Intelligent Multimedia Interfaces
Mark Maybury, MIT Press, 405 pp., $ 39.95

This edited collection of papers is am outgrowth of the
American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)
Multimedia Workshop of August 1991. Focuses on the human
computer interface using multiple media in multiple modalities to
process input and generate output. Comprehensive sections discuss
automated presentation design, systems that integrate multimedia
input to generate coordinated output, and architectural and
theoretical issues. Intended for an audience of researchers in
computer science, AI, computer-human interaction, cognitive
science and graphic design.
Order no. BX536220

Directory of Multimedia Equipment, Software & Services
Int'l Communications Industries Assn., Int'l Communications Industries Assn., 527 pp., $ 99.00

A comprehensive industry guide put out by this professional
society (International Communications Industries Association).
Sections on Consultants and Services, Production Tools, hardware
& Peripherals, Multimedia Systems, and Videodisc/CD-ROM titles.
Note: product descriptions/specs are supplied by the
manufacturers.
Order no. BX544403

Visualization Of Natural Phenomena
Robert S.Wolf/Larry Yaeger, Springer-Verlag, 374 pp., $ 59.95

Covers representation of nature in both real and imaginary worlds.
The first two-thirds of the book discusses at a
non-technical level how and what is being done in labs, studios
and the home. The final third of the book is technical notes
on all aspects of the technologies used in preparing the book and
its CD-ROM. The Macintosh CD-ROM includes animation, pictures, and
utilities that turn this book and CD into an interactive
learning experience. Both authors have extensive credits in
academic and commercial visualization efforts.
Order no. BX487225

The Photoshop Wow! Book: Tips, Tricks & Techniques
Linnea Dayton/Jack Davis, Peachpit Press, 196 pp., $ 35.00

Terrific, lavish color book for all levels of Photoshoppers on
how to do special effects, with plenty of examples, a resource
guide and a disk stuffed with filters, images, a tutorial and
utilities. Shows you how to do wonderful FX.
Mac version.
Order no. BX486106

The Photoshop Wow! Book: Tips, Tricks & Techniques
Linnea Dayton/Jack Davis, Peachpit, 196 pp., $ 35.00

Terrific, lavish color book for all levels of Photoshoppers on
now to do special effects, with plenty of examples, a resource
guide and a disk stuffed with filters, images, a tutorial and
utilities. Shows you how to do wonderful FX.
Windows version.
Order no. BX537511

ACM Multimedia 93 Proceedings
ACM Press, Addison-Wesley, 480 pp., $ 64.95

52 papers from this August conference, plus a CD containing the
papers (Acrobat format) and movies/video material (Quicktime,
usable on both Mac and Windows machines).
Order no. BX532210

Macworld Photoshop 2.5 Bible
Deke McClelland, IDG Books Worldwide, 685 pp., $ 29.95

This clear guide walks you through almost every corner of
Photoshop, making even its arcane tools understandable, and
simplifying effects. This is definitely the best desk reference
for Photoshop 2.5.
Order no. BX536633

RenderMan Interface Specification 3.1
Pixar, Pixar, 192 pp., $ 19.95

Corrects small errors in version 3.0. Details the second binding
for the interface, including RIB Protocol.
Order no. BX554102

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