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Artificial Life Lab
Rudy Rucker, Publishers Group West, 283 pp., $ 34.95
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Rucker's new book is a well written introduction to artificial
life programs or a-life. Rucker begins with a brief yet
comprehensive look into the study of artificial life systems and
their applications in mathematics, robotics, and genetic
programming. Using witty analogies and illustrations, the book
details theories, physics, and computer algorithms designed and
used to simulate real life complexities. Included is an
interactive program, "Boppers", allowing the user to create and
control their own cellular automata.
Order no. CE537600
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Artificial Life III
Christopher G. Langton, editor, Addison-Wesley, 597 pp., $ 31.95
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26 quality papers from the Third Artificial Life Workshop at the
Santa Fe Institute (June 1992) report on the latest in the
promising field of A-life studies -- a viable research program which
is growing, diversifying, and having a decided impact on the
scientific community. Papers cluster in topic areas such as: the
"meme" or notion of a replicator where a thought gets spread
around from person to person, evolutionary processes (Lamarckian
evolution, coevolutionary processes, between ordered and chaotic
processes, representation schemes for genotypes, etc.), ecology
and evolution (allometric functions, the evolution of cooperation
and iterated prisoner's dilemma (IPD), competition among bean
weevils, studies of rice production in Bali used in policy
decisions on ecosystem management), artificial worlds (Koza's
genetic programming, Yaeger's "Polyworld"), mobile robots,
biochemistry and the synthesis of lifelike behaviors, morphology
and collective pattern formation, and dynamics of simple
automata. The volume includes an essay on emergence and
hyperstructures by Nils Baas, and three essays ferreting out the
epistemological / ontological aspects unique to Artificial
Life, and contributing to the philosophical debate on
individuating artificial intelligence and artificial life. Plus
19 color plates and an index!
Order no. CE532623
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The Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search For The Soul
Francis Crick, Scribners, 317 pp., $ 25.00
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Written by the codiscoverer of the structure of DNA. The
book takes the reader on a facinating journey through the mind to
discover not why we are concious but how.
Order no. CE533680
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Analogue Neural VLSI: A Pulse Stream Approach
Alan Murray/Lionel Tarassenko, Routledge Chapman & Hall, 147 pp., $ 49.95
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The authors' goal in this book is to give an understanding of
various techniques of analog neural VLSI -- in particular, the
authors' own pulse stream technique. Highly technical, the book is
not for the faint at heart, but many illustrations and important
practical examples of the technique are shown, making this an
excellent starting point for anyone interested in developing their
own neural network architectures.
Order no. CE478960
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Voice Communication with Computers
Christopher Schmandt, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 319 pp., $ 39.95
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A perspective that underscores the need to interact and
communicate with computers. Clarifies such issues as speech
production and perception, coding, applications and editing of
stored voice, speech synthesis, interactive voice response and
speech recognition. Case studies and analyses are presented for
all topics. Very good supplement to technical readings in a
number of disciplines related to voice communication. The author
is a Principal Research Scientist at MIT's Media Laboratory.
Order no. CE516287
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Best Of BYTE: Two Decades On The Leading Edge
Jay Ranade/Alan Nash, editors, McGraw-Hill, 641 pp., $ 24.95
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The evolution of microcomputing is presented in this compendium
of covers, articles, interviews, advertising, editorials, and
awards in "BYTE Magazine" since the premiere edition in 1975.
This entertaining collection provides an opportunity to
reminisce while gaining insight into industry expectations of
earlier eras. Editorial comments have been added to past predictions
and pontifications, explaining how and why some industry ideals
succeeded while others did not. Topics include algorithms,
microprocessors, languages, operating systems, standards and
protocols, technology, systems, software, and what's new.
Order no. CE534531
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Moving from QBasic to C
Greg Perry, Sams Publishing, 529 pp., $ 24.95
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Using one of the most common and venerable of computer languages,
BASIC, the reader is given an in-depth upgrade path to the
C language. Differences in approaches for both languages are
discussed, such as working with compilers vs. interpreters, as
well as the implementation of strings, functions and subroutines.
A multitude of side-by-side comparisons and quick tips make this
an excellent book to help an aspiring programmer make the move
from QBasic to C.
Order no. CE558023
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Advanced Visual Basic: A Developer's Guide
Mark S. Burgess, Addison-Wesley, 400 pp., $ 39.95
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Explains how to use Visual Basic 3.0 to manage Windows events,
messages, and objects; the Windows API and SDK, how to program
Dynamic Linked Libraries (DLLs), and create Visual Basic custom
controls. Accompanying disk is armed with tools, utilities, and
language extensions.
Order no. CE494604
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Visual Basic Database Programming
Karen Watterson, Addison-Wesley, 436 pp., $ 34.95
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This book covers new features of Visual Basic 3.0 Professional
Edition (ODBC, SQL, OLE 2.0...). First it takes you through the
fundamentals of relational database design with sections on SQL
(including SQL-92 and advanced SQL topics). Next it covers
client-server development issues (the author writes the
Client/Server On-Line column for Data Based Advisor). Finally it
gets into how to write database applications with comparisons
between Microsoft's Visual Basic, Access Basic, VBA and
WordBasic. Comes with disk.
Order no. CE549904
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Computing Strategies For Reengineering Your Organization
Cheryl Currid & Company, Prima/St. Martin's Press, 279 pp., $ 24.95
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Subtitled: "A Business Guide to the Changing World of Information
Technology."
We don't have time. We can't afford to be state of the art.
We're not convinced. These are some of the excuses
companies use to defend their outdated, and time wasting
computing practices. Survival depends on capitalizing on your
computer. This book delves into the evolution of technology,
personnel, downsizing ("rightsizing") your organization.
Also covers LANs, client/server and other modes of corporate computing.
Order no. CE561350
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Internal Consulting For HRD Professionals
Jerry Gilley/Amy Coffern, Business One /Dow Jones Irwin, 196 pp., $ 0.00
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Subtitled: "Tools, Techniques, Strategies for Improving
Organizational Performance." Experienced consultants Jerry Gilley
and Amy Coffern have put together a source filled with tips and
tricks on how to better the internal consultant. Covers the
skills and knowledge expected of a consultant, how to achieve
good client relationships, and also how to maintain your
consulting chores aligned with your organizational goals.
Included are eight subroles of the internal consultant that will
help you to be competent in each of these areas.
Order no. CE565025
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Managing International Teams
Nicola Phillips, Business One/Dow Jones Irwin, 220 pp., $ 35.00
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Global business means that work forces are becoming more diverse.
This book addresses the special concerns of managing
international teams by describing cultural issues raised by
globalization, the effect of different cultures on management
styles, changes within what was the old corporate culture, and
how to maximize the potential of culturally diverse teams. Case
studies of Exxon Chemical, Sumitomo Bank, and Marks and Spencer.
The author is a consultant specializing in organizational change,
group processes, and crosscultural diversity.
Order no. CE564922
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Software Success 1992 Reference Book
David Bowen, Computer Literacy Bookshops, 547 pp., $ 5.95
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Until his death in May of 1992, Bowen was the software industry's
most respected software marketing consultant. This book gathers
together three years of his widely-read "Software Success"
newsletter, an absolute goldmine of practical, tested techniques
for selling software. Is an 800 number worthwhile? How should I
compensate my sales staff? How do I choose a good mailing list?
The data and ideas presented in the book are drawn from surveys
and interviews he did with hundreds of his readers, the CEOs and
VPs of Marketing at software companies throughout the US.
Though the data is a few years old, Bowen's discussions of the
basic problems are more-or-less timeless.
Had this book been titled "The Ultimate Software Marketing
Sourcebook", sales would continue to be popular (at it's regular
price of $29.95). Unfortunately, Bowen put "1992" in the book's title,
which causes most people to pass the book over without a glance.
To help David's widow, Computer Literacy is selling off the
remaining stock of these books for $5.95 each (shipping is
additional), a truly great deal for anyone who has any interest or
responsibilities for software marketing.
Order no. CE491247
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Dvorak Predicts: An Insider's Look At Computer Industry
John C.Dvorak, Osborne McGraw-Hill, 178 pp., $ 16.95
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Veteran columnist John Dvorak gazes into his crystal ball and
predicts the computer industry's future, offering anecdotes and
advice for both companies and users. He looks at the Pentium, the
PowerPC and other new platforms, PCMCIA, Windows NT, Unicode and
the fate of ASCII, voice-recognition, other trends, Bill Gates'
net worth, laptops, contemplates the futures of industry leaders
like Lotus and Apple, tells Microsoft how to beat the Mac -- all
delivered in his informal and entertaining style.
Order no. CE535740
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Text Management
Dawna Travis Dewire, McGraw-Hill, 301 pp., $ 40.00
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A well written guide to text-management technology. The newest in
the James Martin/McGraw Hill Productivity Series, deals with the
complexity of better managing business documentation such as
technical manuals, company policies, and market studies from both
the hardware and software aspects. Also reviews the current
publishing marketplace.
Order no. CE476873
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Strategic Management In Information Technology
David B. Yoffie, Prentice Hall, 380 pp., $ 56.00
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An entire casebook on the evolution of the information technology
industry. Designed to explore the strategies and management
issues of some of the biggest, most powerful competitors, like
IBM, and DEC, and such newcomers to the industry, like Microsoft &
Intel. It also talks about the competitive strategies of such
companies like Apple, and Mips Computer Systems, and
financial, marketing and manufacturing strategies of companies
like Sony Corp. and Sun Microsystems. A 1994 look at change in
dynamics of competition (examples of price competition, shorter
product life-cycles, quality, and other management issues from an
IT focus). Yoffie is on the faculty of the Harvard Business
School.
Order no. CE561104
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Almost Perfect
W.E. Pete Peterson, Prima/St. Martin's Press, 236 pp., $ 18.95
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Subtitled, "How A Bunch of Regular Guys Built WordPerfect
Corporation." Chronicles the explosive growth of WordPerfect
from its infancy to maturity, Peterson from rags to riches, and
how it all came to be. Peterson writes a compelling
behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the software
industry, beginning at a time when mainframes reigned, and details
its effects on shaping WordPerfect Corp. into what it is
today (including how it faced the Windows challenge and
competitors). If you are a user of the software or a business
enthusiast, you will want to read the book.
Order no. CE555813
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Insanely Great. The Life and Times of Macintosh
Steven Levy, Viking Penguin, 292 pp., $ 20.95
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Full subtitle is "The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer
That Changed Everything." Levy, author of "Hackers", and
"Artificial Life" chronicles the history of the Macintosh
computer and the rise of Apple. The book travels back to the
early days of computer engineering, the personalities,
the evolution of Mac technology and philosophy, and the marketing
and commercial strategies unleashed throughout. Spiced with memorable
details of the development of the mouse, the development and
demise of the Lisa, and the scoop behind Apple's famous "1984" ad
campaign, this is rewarding book for the Mac user.
Order no. CE565774
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Computer Viruses, Artificial Life, and Evolution
Mark A. Ludwig, American Eagle Publications, 365 pp., $ 19.95
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Subtitled: "The Little Black Book of Computer Viruses, Volume II."
In this follow-up to his first book, "The Little Black Book of
Computer Viruses" (1991), Ludwig further explains how computer viruses
are the beginnings of artificial life. He looks at viruses not
as a threat to the computer industry, but as the key to producing
greater and more complex artificial organisms. The book
discusses philosophical and moral issues, as well as background
information to design and write your own virus. Includes the
source code for the six winners of Ludwig's "Virus
Contest".
Order no. CE520403
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Computer-Aided Creativity
Ben-Zion Sandler, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 368 pp., $ 49.95
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Subtitled "A Guide For Engineer's, Managers, Inventors."
This book is on how to improve your creativity and "inventivity".
By describing methods to formalize the thought process in regard
to technical design, it shows you how this can lead to
computerized simulation of intuitive and associative thinking
techniques. Prolog is used to illustrate how to build algorithms
for help in solving technical problems. Of the many examples
given, some are from the history of technical development and
others are from the author's own experience.
Order no. CE539189
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Common-Sense C : Advice and Warnings for C and C++ Programmers
Paul Conte, Duke Communications, 100 pp., $ 24.95
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Not just another C style guide, "Common-Sense C" examines the
deficiencies of C and usable workarounds. Included are macros to
insure proper logical and bit-wise operations, "safe" pointer
assignment and de-referencing, and even table definition macros.
No stories - just code and its justification. Also discussed are
C++'s shortcomings and advice to managers on creating reasonable
programming style guides.
Order no. CE547205
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Mathematical Software Tools in C++ (with disk)
Alain Reverchon/Marc Ducamp, John Wiley & Sons, 570 pp., $ 69.95
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Book with disk containing full program listings and two
executable programs with ready-to-use library.
See book review with "book only" edition, book id 510160.
Order no. CE510175
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Conquering C++ Pointers
Robert Traister, Academic Press, 179 pp., $ 34.95
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One of the first books entirely devoted to C++ pointers. Covers
topics from the basic definition of pointers and how to visualize
them, to pointers referenced to class functions and
pointer-to-pointer manipulation. Plenty of examples to refer to.
This is not a book on learning C++ but a book on a most important aspect
of C++, pointers.
Order no. CE551321
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Classic Data Structures In C++
Timothy Budd, Addison-Wesley, 543 pp., $ 44.95
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One of the few C++ data structure books, this is an
excellent text for an introduction to data structures course.
Goes over topics of object-oriented programming such as
inheritance and uses C++ templets for polymorphic programming.
Topics such as stacks, queues, binary trees and hashing are also
covered.
Order no. CE565156
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Cluster Chemistry
Guillermo Gonzales-Moraga, Springer-Verlag, 302 pp., $ 59.00
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The chemistry of molecular clusters has worked its way to
the foreground of contemporary chemical work and research. This
book is one of the first that discusses cluster chemistry in a
clear, pedagogical manner. Fundamentals of current bonding
concepts are reviewed, and a broad range of topics are covered,
from transition metals to synthetic analogues of the active sites
of Iron-Sulfer proteins.
Order no. CE553224
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Applied Cryptography
Bruce Schneier, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 618 pp., $ 44.95
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Unquestionably the most modern, popular and up-to-date
cryptographic reference. Four major parts discuss cryptographic
protocols, techniques, algorithms (DES, RSA, Digital Signature
Standard) and real world implementations. The fifth part gives
source code listings in C for some of the algorithms. Example
implementations include discussions of Kerberos, ISO
authentication framework and Primary Enhanced Mail (PEM). An
interesting chapter on political and legal issues lists
government, corporate and private cryptographic security
organizations. Extensive references are included. Disk set
containing source code for symmetric and public key algorithms,
hash functions and complete systems is available from the author.
Highly recommended. (Note: an error list is available on the
Internet at sci.crypt)
Order no. CE526782
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Database Developer's Guide with Visual Basic 3
Roger Jennings, Sams Publishing, 1130 pp., $ 44.95
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Visual Basic programming for the development of database and
client-server database front-ends. This new book is not intended for
a person just starting off in the field of database development,
but for people already familiar with it. The format "assumes
that you have experience in Visual Basic, Access Basic or one of the
traditional PC programming languages" (eg. Microsoft or Borland C
or C++, Turbo Pascal for Windows, or Windows version of
Smalltalk) Professional Edition of Visual Basic 3.0 is required
and a copy of Access 1.1 is highly recommended. Included is a
3.5M disk of source code and demonstration databases.
Order no. CE558065
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OLTP Handbook
Gary McClain, McGraw-Hill, 335 pp., $ 49.50
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A clear guide to Online Transaction Processing and integrated
applications, covering how to evaluate, implement and manage OLTP
systems. Also serves as a technical and business reference for
those investing in OLTP systems. Regardless of hardware
configuration, this book shows how to make OLTP work.
Order no. CE534442
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Sybase Architecture And Administration
John Kirkwood, Prentice Hall/Ellis Horwood, 405 pp., $ 48.00
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An intro to experienced level user/reference manual on the Sybase
client/server database (as at 4.x, 4.0.1 and above -- does not
include the new system 10 servers: back up, replication,
navigation and OmniSQL gateway). Topics are neatly divided up
into eight chapters and all can be read on a one-at-a-time basis.
You can start reading at any chapter and feel comfortable. Those
areas covered include architecture, installation, disk space
management, user management, backup and recovery, multi-user
considerations, optimization, and problem solving.
Order no. CE546861
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Networking the Enterprise: How to Build Client/Server Systems
Richard Baker, McGraw-Hill, 381 pp., $ 29.95
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Full subtitle: "How to Build Client/Server Systems That Work."
Guide for non-technical and MIS managers to the management issues
involved in planning, installing and running both client/server
and non-client/server networks. Demystifies the hot networking
buzzwords so you can decide if they will be useful for your
organization: ATM, SONET, FDDI, Ethernet, etc. Has enough of a
management point-of-view so that it recommends what goals to set
when you plan a network.
Order no. CE534353
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Client/Server Strategies. A Survival Guide
David Vaskevitch, IDG Books Worldwide, 460 pp., $ 29.95
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Full subtitle is: "A Survival Guide for Corporate Reengineers".
A new three-tiered information re-engineering method, 1: GUI, 2:
Process, 3: Transaction and Queries, provides a model with layers
to incorporate client/server computing into the information
processing arena. Every area of the industry is reviewed and
jaded buzz-words revitalized. This is a good how-to approach: how
to design information processing applications with any language or
application development tool. Language and style are simple and
explanations are humorous.
Order no. CE553560
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PKZIP, LHARC & Co. The Ultimate Data Compression Book
Irene Kespert, Abacus Software, 243 pp., $ 19.95
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This rare book explains, in detail, the most popular PC
compression utilities. The book discusses how compression works,
and how to get the most out of the popular compression utilities
like PKZIP, ARJ, ZOO, and SFX. Also covers self-extracting
archives, advanced compression features and techniques, .EXE
compressors, and salvaging damaged archives. Extremely helpful
if you spend a lot of time downloading and uploading files, or
need to compress and archive files on your hard drive.
Order no. CE552608
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Digital Signal Processing In Communication Systems
Marvin E. Frerking, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 624 pp., $ 65.95
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Focuses on analog to digital conversion, manipulation of
complex signals, digital filters, hardware and speech processing.
Presents basic concepts of DSP and data transmission; signal
representations, sampling, convolution, and z-transforms, along
with real-world examples. Good for upgrading skills or as
student text, or handy if you are an engineer with minimal
experience in digital signal processing, but are well versed in
analog equipment.
Order no. CE539367
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Distributing Applications Across DCE and Windows NT
Ward Rosenberry/Jim Teague, O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., 274 pp., $ 24.95
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This book provides a basic understanding for developing
cross-environment applications in DCE and Windows NT. It gives
an overview of RPC and also details the differences between DCE
RPC and Microsoft RPC. Topics include writing interface
definitions, writing clients and servers, and remodeling local
applications. It also describes the administration tasks on how
Microsoft clients and servers can interact with DCE services.
This book is for programmers and administrators who want to cross
platform boundaries and distribute applications across Windows NT
and DCE.
Order no. CE544377
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FDDI and FDDI-II
Bernhard Albert/Anura Jayasumana, Artech House, 399 pp., $ 69.00
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Subtitled "Architecture, Protocols, and Performance", this
book presents a detailed look at FDDI (standards, components,
modules, and network, design, and performance issues). Includes
basic coverage (around 30 pages worth) of FDDI-II, an extension
to "basic" FDDI.
Order no. CE563426
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ATM User-Network Interface Specification
The ATM Forum, Prentice Hall, 389 pp., $ 34.00
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Defines specifications (version 3.0) for the interaction
between ATM user devices and public & private ATM network
equipment, as well as the interface between public & private ATM
network equipment. Covers physical layer interfaces, ATM layer
requirements, ILMI, and UNI signaling (indicating the specific
degree of compliance: required, conditionally required, and
optional).
Order no. CE547294
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Broadband Networking ABCs for Managers
Robert P.Davidson, Wiley-QED, John Wiley & Sons, 176 pp., $ 29.95
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Subtitled," ATM, BISDN, Cell/Frame Relay to SONET." A
long-awaited cogent overview of broadband networks -- geared for
engineering and marketing managers. Outlines important facts on
communication trends (OSI, client/server, workgroups, multimedia,
videoconferencing, mobile computing, voice processing, etc), new
technology (fiber optics, wireless communications), broadband
network basics, LANs, Frame Relay, Cell Relay, ATM layers,
transmission (T3/E3), SONET, MANs to WANs, ATM-based networks,
and ever-critical planning considerations. Appendices list
standards and a key term glossary. Clear and concise!
Order no. CE535509
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Token-Ring Networks
Gilbert Held, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 309 pp., $ 44.95
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Covers the characteristics, operation, construction and
management of Token-Ring and FDDI networks. Reviews hardware,
cabling, software and design considerations. Examines frame
formats and the composition of frame fields as an aid in network
problem analysis. Discusses network traffic and performance
estimation as a planning and management aid. Good comprehensive
Token-Ring overview.
Order no. CE540901
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Ethernet Networks
Gilbert Held, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 354 pp., $ 32.95
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Authoritative introductory guide to understanding ethernet
networks. Starting with basic data communication concepts the book
progresses into the 802 standard, cabling (including fiber
optics), frame operation, routing, network analysis, and
gateways.
Order no. CE540613
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Local Area Networks, second edition
James Martin, et al., Prentice Hall, 586 pp., $ 49.00
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Probably the best-selling LAN book of all time, now updated with
new information on networking standards, Ethernet, NetWare, IBM
and Microsoft networking software, TCP/IP and the Internet. New
appendices give overviews of network connections for notebook
computers, dial-in access, WANs and ATM, and compare four
versions of network management: CMIP, IBM's NetView, DEC's EMA
and SNMP. This book gives a good introduction to its subject.
Order no. CE550129
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Complete LAN Security and Control
Peter T. Davis, Windcrest/McGraw-Hill, 330 pp., $ 27.95
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Beginner's guide for those implementing a LAN (or considering
it). Along with LAN intro, detecting security threats, control
process and management, and risk management, there are security
basics -- on all levels of control for hardware, applications
software and tips for AppleShare, LANtastic, NetWare, OS/2 LAN
Server and VINES. Appendices provide a system inspection
checklist, a list of vulnerable passwords, a product guide, a
list of related organizations, and more.
Order no. CE535184
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Mastering LAN Enabling Technologies
Stern/V. Marney-Petix, Numidia Press, 172 pp., $ 24.95
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This easy to understand, self-paced learning guide is used as
text book in introductory LAN classes. Covers basic LAN
technologies, access methods, topologies, media and transmission.
In addition, an in-depth list of some of the more important
networking standards is provided.
Order no. CE495126
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Doing Business On The Internet
Mary J. Cronin, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 308 pp., $ 29.95
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Subtitled: "How The Electronic Highway is Transforming American
Companies." Consulting over 100 companies, and a number of
Internet service providers, this book begins to address the span
of growing concerns on commercial use of the Internet from a
management perspective: what are the impacts on and opportunities
for customer support, product research and development, and
marketing? Discusses levels/stages of connection, managing your
company once you are connected; how to channel, manage and share
the information. Two especially important chapters cover topics
deserving attention: studies of new businesses and
entrepreneurial opportunities based on the Internet, and case
studies on how to implement a networked environment in your
organization: training staff, security, what information you need
to choose a service provider. What's here is good and may leave
you hungry for more -- thankfully Cronin gives extensive listings
of resources and contacts to assist.
Order no. CE539126
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Instant Internet Guide
Brent Heslop/David Angell, Addison-Wesley, 209 pp., $ 14.95
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A guide to new and essential information on the basics of riding
the internet highway. This book is presented in a light hearted
fashion but never loses sight of its duty to provide useful
information, such as the simplified menu-based e-mail pine
program, the pico editor (Pine Composer) and the user friendly
menu-based newsreader program - tin, where users can read,
download and post news within the same program. This guide
to some of the newest and friendliest menu-based programs
currently available is efficient, and more importantly, can be used
without confusion by internet newcomers everywhere. Bon voyage!
Order no. CE549747
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Pocket Guides To The Internet. Volume 1: Telnetting
Mark Veljkov/George Hartnell, Mecklermedia, 42 pp., $ 7.00
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What is Telnet? A brief introduction and overview on using
Telnet, the remote login function. Tells you how to connect to a
host/remote computer using Telnet, login proceedures, quick
reference problem solving tips, basic Telnet commands, and how to
conduct file searches. Examples include a Telnet session with an
electronic library system. Easy to read and understand
jump-starter book for internet beginners.
Order no. CE551206
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Pocket Guides To The Internet. Volume 2: FTP
Mark Veljkov/George Hartnell, Mecklermedia, 54 pp., $ 7.00
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Full subtitle is "Volume 2: Transferring Files With File Transfer
Protocol (FTP)." Explains how to use File Transfer Protocol
(FTP). Discusses connecting, working through directories, and
retrieving files from a remote host.
Order no. CE551211
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Pocket Guides To the Internet. Vol.3: Using and Navigating Usenet
Mark Veljkov/George Hartnell, Mecklermedia, 68 pp., $ 7.00
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Provides step-by-step instructions on the different aspects of
Usenet. Covers how to connect to Usenet, navigating through the
Usenet Newsgroups, reading and interpreting the Usenet messages,
posting articles, and even using Usenet e-mail.
Order no. CE551227
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Pocket Guides To The Internet. Vol.4: The Internet E-Mail System
Mark Veljkov/George Hartnell, Mecklermedia, 58 pp., $ 7.00
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Describes the basic characteristics of e-mail, beginning with what
e-mail is and how it works, finding and decoding e-mail
addresses, obtaining and sending files through a mail server. Goes
on to include such issues as mail gateways and e-mail mailing
lists. Simple examples include a chapter with sample UNIX e-mail.
Order no. CE551232
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Pocket Guides To The Internet. Vol.5: Basic Internet Utilities
Mark Veljkov/George Hartnell, Mecklermedia, 66 pp., $ 7.00
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Explains several Internet utilities to make it easier to find
files throughout the Internet. Illustrating how to find Archie
servers, do Archie searches, the bare fundamentals of Gopher,
using WAIS (Wide Area Information Servers) for database
searches, and a bit about the operation of WorldWideWeb.
Order no. CE551248
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On Internet 94
Tony Abbott, ed., Mecklermedia, 453 pp., $ 45.00
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One of the most complete Internet directories, this book lists
nearly 6,000 Internet resources by *function* or resource type.
First you look up whatever subject (China, Elvis, archeology)
interests you in the index, and then turn back to the front of
the book to look up all the newsgroups, ftp files, etc. that
cover your subject. Has more complete descriptions of resources
than other directories. Could use an index by resource name.
Order no. CE558683
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Routing in Today's Internetworks
Mark Dickie, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 237 pp., $ 42.95
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Subtitled: "The Routing Protocols of IP, DECnet, NetWare and
AppleTalk", this easy-to-understand tutorial explores aspects of
routing protocols from the most basic elements to advanced
concepts. Based on the OSI reference model, discussions include
the latest in link state routing protocols such as Open Shortest
Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System-Intermediate System (IS-IS)
and NetWare Link Services Protocol (NLSP). RIP, DRP, ES-IS, IPX,
SAP, and AppleTalk DDP, PTM, AURP are discussed and clarified.
Not hardware oriented or a troubleshooting guide, good
introduction and companion volume to the only other publication
specific to internet routing: Radia Perlman's "Interconnections:
Bridges and Routers" (Order no. **413242, Addison-Wesley).
Order no. CE539278
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Get A Grip On Network Cabling
Frank J. Derfler Jr./Les Freed, Ziff-Davis Press, 219 pp., $ 29.95
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This book provides not just the basic hardware principles
involved in cabling, it also provides information that addresses
planning almost every aspect of a network. Subjects covered include
power supplies, considerations in the installation of a wiring
closet, fiber optics and wireless communication. A glossary and
vendor directory are also provided.
Order no. CE544288
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Frame Relay: Principles and Applications
Philip Smith, Addison-Wesley, 268 pp., $ 38.95
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Starts with a non-technical management overview of frame relay
and progresses to in-depth technical detail on most aspects,
including recent changes to specifications. Points out that
frame relay is not the best solution for all situations, and
gives examples of when to use frame relay and when other
networking technologies are better. Helpful for system
administrators, network administrators and programmers, because
it makes clear most areas of planning, programming, implementing
and running frame relay as part of your network.
Order no. CE549443
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High Performance Networks, Volume 1: Frontiers and Experience
Ahmed Tantawy, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 228 pp., $ 87.50
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This first of two volumes presents some of the most advanced
experiments in high performance networking. Principal
investigators for experimental gigabit network projects describe
approaches and provide advice based on practical experience.
Discussions include national gigabit testbeds in the US (Aurora),
Germany (BBERKOM) and Sweden (MiltiG). Analyzes use of
traditional protocols (TCP/IP, OSI-TP4) and new proposed
protocols (T++) in high performance communication systems.
Includes a description of HP's gigabit testbed (HANGMAN) based on
the MAC protocol (that's Medium Access Control, not MAC as in
Macintosh) and IBM's very interesting RAINBOW, an all-optical
network based on Wave Division Multiplexing. (Is this the
information highway for the all-optical experimental computer
under investigation by AT&T Bell Laboratories and the University
of Colorado?) An opening portal full of insights to twenty first
century communications, definitely recommended.
Order no. CE556204
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High Performance Networks, Volume 2:Technology and Protocols
Ahmed Tantawy, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 233 pp., $ 89.95
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This second of two volumes provides a technical overview of
state-of-the-art in high performance networking. Principal
investigators compare and review the major representative
protocols used in high performance networking, explain optical
network architectures, optical switches and discuss the future of
optical networking. Includes discussions of high performance
MAN/WAN nets, Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS) and
Distributed Queue Dual Bus (adopted as the IEEE standard for MAN
subnets). Broadband Integrated Services Data Networks (BSDN)
reference model, standards, service classes and subtypes are
explained as is the SONET standard. This is an invaluable
reference that defines the cutting edge of network
technology and points the way for the technical achievement of
the information highway.
Order no. CE556210
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Network Security
Steven Shaffer/Allen Simon, Academic Press, 318 pp., $ 34.95
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Practical approach to network security covering security
services, disciplines, approaches and mechanisms. Good balanced
common sense overview, interesting chapters on controlling
viruses, trojan horses and covert channel security. Advanced
security strategies, review of security standards (primarily IEEE
802.10 and ISO 7498-2) and representative network security
programs are also discussed.
Order no. CE557297
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Re-Engineering the Networked Enterprise
Y. Jayachandra, McGraw-Hill, 290 pp., $ 40.00
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Overview of available networking technologies used to
re-engineer a business process. Discusses current ways to
visualize a business process, core re-engineering technologies,
enterprise wide networking schemes (broadband, client/server),
importance of e-mail and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
Includes management of compound documents and presents
coordination technologies, foundations of groupware, and
discusses scheduling tasks. Business oriented, intended for MIS
managers, not a theoretical study. An integral part of these
topics is a review of the software needed to implement network
re-engineering.
Order no. CE555703
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Cellular Radio Systems
Balston/Macario, Artech House Inc., 373 pp., $ 75.00
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Another excellent title from the Artech Mobile Communications
series. This book provides a comprehensive look at the current
uses of cellular radio technology. Topics covered include; cellular
radio principles, analog and digital cellular radio, NMT, TACS,
cellular data and fax technology, and the future of cellular
radio. Great for those who are interested in a detailed overview
of the still emerging field of cellular radio technology.
Order no. CE559619
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TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1
W. Richard Stevens, Addison-Wesley, 576 pp., $ 43.95
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Excellent! Emphasizes a hands-on approach to studying the
TCP/IP protocol suite. In addition to describing the various
protocols (i.e. ARP, ICMP, UDP), Stevens utilizes network
diagnostic tools to actually show the protocols in action!
Includes numerous helpful diagrams (demonstrating concepts such
as "silly window syndrome" avoidance). Ideal for anyone wishing
to gain a greater understanding of how the TCP/IP protocols work.
Order no. CE547121
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Bar Codes. Design, Printing and Quality Control
William Erdei, McGraw-Hill, 210 pp., $ 40.00
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One of the few publications available on the bar code
language. Practical, provides guidelines and technical data
needed to implement bar code technology. Discusses bar code
basics, benefits, automatic identification systems,
characteristics and types of bar codes used in the US, Canada and
internationally (UPC variants, EAN and shipping container codes).
Includes bar code design, printing and quality control. An
interesting chapter reviews the different types and
characteristics of bar code scanners. Very informative, geared
toward implementing cost efficiencies in domestic and
international markets.
Order no. CE513160
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PCMCIA Developer's Guide
Michael T. Mori, Sycard Technology, 443 pp., $ 89.95
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This first book on PCMCIA is very useful, beginning with chapters
on host adapter design, peripheral card design and software
requirements. These first chapters include many design tips and
warnings derived from the author's real-world experience.
Directory chapters list related products and services and their
providers. The real meat of the book is its appendices, with
detailed reference information on connectors, card services
functions, services callback interfaces, socket services, Card
Information Structure (CIS), sample schematics and PCIC
registers. Includes a disk with ExCA specifications in WOrd for
Windows format. Author Mori is a portable PC system design
consultant who helped design PC cards and the Sharp PT-9000 PDA.
Order no. CE581100
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Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits
Roland E. Thomas/Albert J. Rosa, Prentice Hall, 1034 pp., $ 65.00
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A refreshing alternative to the usual tedium of circuit analysis
textbooks. All the basics are covered, but so are numerous design
examples and sample applications. En Route Objextives (ERO)
highlight the most important techniques and ideas of technical
sections. Topics covered range from basic component definitions
to SPICE analysis to Laplace and Fourier Transform circuit
analysis techniques. This book was developed to facilitate
ABET-compliant circuit analysis courses.
Order no. CE557653
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The God Particle
Leon Lederman/Dick Teresi, Bantam Doubleday Dell, 434 pp., $ 12.95
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Subtitled, "If The Universe Is The Answer, What Is The Question?"
Lederman writes an approachable book on one of the most difficult
and fascinating fields of science, particle physics. Insightful
and witty, this book chronicles the inquisitive search
for the building blocks of nature. Lederman's mixture of
storytelling and historical accounts takes the reader into the
world of a-toms, quarks, particle accelerators and the scientists
behind it all.
Order no. CE557240
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The ARM RISC Chip: A Programmer's Guide
Alex Van Someren/Carol Atack, Addison-Wesley, 346 pp., $ 34.95
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This book tracks the ARM chip from inception up to its
latest ARM6 CPU endeavour. Provides detailed listings of the
ARM instruction set and assembler syntax for programmers and
hardware designers. Topics covered include the ARM
floating point instruction set, ARM 600 system control
co-processor, and a RISC vs. CISC comparison segment. This same RISC
architecture is used in the Newton and many other PDA (Personal
Digital Assistant) systems as well!
Order no. CE507183
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Multiprocessor System Architectures
Ben Cantanzaro, Prentice Hall, 493 pp., $ 42.00
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Subtitled: " A Technical Survey of Multiprocessor/Mulithreaded
Systems Using SPARC Mulit-level BUS Architectures and Solaris
(SunOS)." The first book of its kind to have SPARC, Solaris,
SunOS, and Multi-level architectures "bundled" into one. This
comprehensive text is a must for any and all designers/developers
who are working on multiprocessor systems from Sun Microsystems.
There are plenty of good representations of SPARC
implementations, and multithreaded SunOS architectures. There
are even Mbus appendices that include information on building
Mbus modules, and a chapter on what we can expect to find in the
next generation of computer architectures.
Order no. CE532073
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The CD-ROM Book
Jeffrey Sloman/Steve Bosak, Que, 402 pp., $ 34.95
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Designed to provide complete, basic information on CD-ROM, its
uses, and related products. This book is very easy-to-read
with helpful tables and icons, and useful margin notes.
Good details on installing and configuring CD-ROMs on PCs and
over LANs (Windows for Workgroups, Lantastic, and NetWare). A
great reference tool for anyone with interest in CD-ROM
technology. 600 MB CD-ROM disk included; with 200 MB MPC
Maximiser software and hardware catalog, a Video for Windows
Hypertext version of the book, and a variety of reference
material (maps, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.), and
assorted demos with video and sound.
Order no. CE533145
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The DAT Technical Service Handbook
Richard Maddox, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 224 pp., $ 49.95
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This book is written for maintenance engineers, service
technicians, electronic specialists and others who understand
fundamental electronics and are familiar with semi-pro and
professional audio recording terminology. The first couple of
chapters cover the basics of the DAT format. The next few
chapters cover cleaning, maintaining, aligning (several of the
most popular machines are covered; Panasonic 3700, Fostex D-20,
Tascam DA-30, etc.), and servicing. Next covered
are the electronic components inside a DAT machine along with
steps for troubleshooting. Finally, there is a technical
service notes chapter covering most of the popular models from
Sony, Panasonic, Fostex, Tascam, JVC, and others.
Order no. CE539325
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Positronic Man
Issac Asimov/Robert Silverberg, Bantam Doubleday Dell, 259 pp., $ 22.50
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This book marks the final collaboration between two great SF
writers, the late Issac Asimov, and Robert Silverberg. A new
way of giving robots a more human-like existence has worked
too well. Andrew, a domestic robot, has the ability
to learn, think, and feel. The designers of the robot line are
terrified by the implications, and terminate the entire line.
However, the owners of Andrew refuse to give him up, and he goes
on a quest to find the one thing that matters to him... his
humanity.
Order no. CE530275
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Graphics Modeling and Visualization in Science and Technology
Martin Gobel/Jose C. Teixeira, editors, Springer-verlag, 263 pp., $ 69.00
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Collection of 20 papers from a workshop on Graphics Modeling and
Visualization in Science and Technology, covering engineering and
design, environmental research, material sciences, computational
sciences, fluid dynamics and algorithm visualization.
This book is intended for both users and developers of
information processing systems who are using computer graphics as
a tool
Order no. CE561523
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Object-Oriented Ray Tracing in C++
Nicholas Wilt, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 441 pp., $ 36.95
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Clear and concise guide to object-oriented ray tracing
in C++. The book includes a brief introduction to ray tracing
and advanced topics such as acceleration techniques, texture
mapping, and construction solid geometry. Also covers
distribution of ray tracing, statistical optimization, and the
class library approach.
Order no. CE540723
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The Leonardo Almanac
Craig Harris, editor., MIT Press, 243 pp., $ 29.95
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An invaluable resource for those working in the convergence of the
arts, technology, and science. In-depth and well organized
profiles of individuals and organizations related to these fields
are included, covering a wide range of topics such as computer
graphics and animation, multimedia, robotics, video art,
computers and music, and virtual reality. This book along with
"The Visual Mind: Art and Mathematics" edited by Michele Emmer,
are both titles from Leonardo, The International Society for the Arts,
Sciences, and Technology based in San Francisco.
Order no. CE562800
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Microsoft Windows NT: A Strategic Review
Cliff Leach, Prentice Hall, 225 pp., $ 40.00
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A technology strategy book offering an examination of Windows NT
and its technological and commercial placement in the
ever-shifting arena of PC operating systems. After an overview
of the inner workings of Windows NT, Mr. Leach analyzes its
market placement and competition, including OS/2, proprietary
systems (AS400, VMS, DOS, MS Windows), object technology, and
especially UNIX. Includes a detailed analysis of the present
impact and future (1997 timeframe) market performance of Windows
NT -- including the trends of downsizing and distributed
processing, and the commercial domain shared with Microsoft, IBM,
and Novell. Useful for MIS directors, managers, and technology
business analysts, as well as for application developers (etc).
Order no. CE531970
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Inside OLE 2
Kraig Brockschmidt, Microsoft Press, 977 pp., $ 49.95
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This book/disk package provides a complete guide to building
OLE 2 applications and converting existing applications. It
gives a thorough overview of OLE 2 along with Windows Objects.
Also covers files and data transfer showing how applications can
store and transfer data, and in-place activation
which is the basis for a "real document-centric user interface"
("visual editing"). Disks include source code examples in C++
describing how to integrate OLE 2 features into an application.
The book is aimed at programmers who are familiar with
programming in the Windows environment as well as Windows API.
Order no. CE537050
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Inside Windows File Formats
Tom Swan, Sams Publishing, 337 pp., $ 29.95
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A handy reference to Windows file structures focused directly on
the inner details of bitmap, cursor, icon, font, Windows Write,
Card, Calendar, group, .PIF, resource, .EXE, and other file
types. The code listings are in C, but the information is useful
with any Windows development system that can read and write disk
files. A disk is included with several shareware programs and
code listings from the book.
Order no. CE533339
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The Windows Programming Puzzle Book
Kim Crouse, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 445 pp., $ 29.95
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Need help sharpening your Windows programming skills, or would
you welcome the challenge of testing your skills?
Well, you could pull your old text book off the shelf and see
if it still cures insomnia. No? Then how about something fun?
Here are some programming puzzles for your entertainment and
education too. If you run into trouble, you'll find solutions
and explanations. To test yourself in specific topics, see the
subject index in the back of the book. Have fun!
Order no. CE540660
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Writing Windows Virtual Device Drivers
David Thielen/Bryan Woodruff, Addison-Wesley, 650 pp., $ 39.95
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Do you like power? If you are a DOS user and miss the ability to
directly access hardware or control the operating system under
Windows, fear no more. With VxDs (Virtual Device Drivers) a
Windows developer has the ability to control parts of the
operating system, interface with the CPU and control hardware
devices. The concepts explain how to write VxDs in C and
Assembly language. Accompanying the book is a 3.5" disk
containing VxD Lite, which is Microsoft's toolkit that will allow
you to build some basic VxDs. A detailed appendix on VMM
(Virtual Machine Manager) which is the preemptive multitasking
kernal is provided for reference.
Order no. CE549883
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OLE 2 Programmer's Reference, Vol. 1: Working w/Windows Objects
Microsoft Corp, Microsoft Press, 917 pp., $ 29.95
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Introduces OLE 2. Discusses object class registration and the
user interface, and provides tons of reference information on
interfaces and functions.
Order no. CE557014
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OLE 2 Programmer's Reference, Vol. 2: Creating Programmable Applications
Microsoft Corp, Microsoft Press, 352 pp., $ 24.95
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Subtitled: "Creating Programmable Applications with OLE
Automation". Explains OLE Automation with a little sample code
and a lot of reference material, including information on
functions and Microsoft's simple Object Description Language.
Order no. CE557020
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Windows Programming Power with Custom Controls
Paul Cilwa/Jeff Dunterman, Coriolis Group, 492 pp., $ 39.95
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Profoundly alters and extends the custom control concept,
using Borland C++, Visual C++ and Visual Basic to build controls
as reusable plug-and-play software components. The logical
discussion flows from the big picture overview of a skeleton
control to the internals of creating header files, source files
and visual environments. Several controls are created(panel,
listbox, pagelist, browser, text file viewer, etc.). Disk
contains source code for the controls and Appendix A shows how to
download and use them. This eminently readable and highly
recommended book is not a tutorial; Windows programming knowledge
is assumed.
Order no. CE565219
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Shell Hacker's Guide to X and Motif: Custom Power Tools & Window
Alan Southerton, Wiley, 382 pp., $ 0.00
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Subtitled: "Custom Power Tools & Window Manager Tricks".
UNIXWorld editor Southern shows shell programmers how to
customize and manage X, building utilities for modifying menus,
colors, fonts, etc., and customizing the root window to make it
more productive. Disk includes utilities plus Southerton's Xmenu
environment for customizing X.
Order no. CE540718
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PEXlib: A Tutorial
Paula Womack, Prentice Hall, 348 pp., $ 42.00
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Step-by-step instructions on how to do graphics programming with
PEXlib by building working programs. Includes color
illustrations. All sample code is available by ftp.
Order no. CE550113
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Building OSF/Motif Applications: A Practical Introduction
Mark J. Sebern, Prentice Hall, 717 pp., $ 32.00
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Explains Motif developement by showing the construction of a
large application in C and UIL, the Motif User Interface
Language. Includes reference sections (widgets, toolkit, UIL
syntax) and lots of clearly-commented sample C code. In spite of
the word "Introduction" in its title, this book is for
experienced C programmers.
Order no. CE557570
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Steve Jobs & The NeXT Big Thing
Randall E. Stross, Macmillan Publishing Co./Atheneum, 374 pp., $ 24.00
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Written while the fate of NeXT was still in the balance, this
book covers everything from Steve Jobs and archrival
Bill Gates to Jobs' use of over $250 million (from the pockets of
people other than Jobs) in investment capital "without a single
penny of net profit to show for the investment." This cautionary
account of the bravado of Jobs in the executive role, the attempt
to repeat the success of Apple and build NeXT, including a
sometimes deceptive PR campaign, reveals what really went on at
NeXT. Interviewing over 160 people (but not Jobs) this serves as
historical record, a local "culture trove" for Silicon
Valley-ites and those who still love their NeXT machines.
Interesting reading if you like start-up company drama,
company/executive profiles and are tired of stories of smash
successes of Microsoft, Apple, or the dramatic plunge of the
likes of IBM.
Order no. CE533674
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InfoCulture. The Smithsonian Book Of Information Age Inventions
Steven Lubar, Houghton Mifflin Company, 408 pp., $ 33.95
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A social history of the roots and evolution of modern
American technology and information machines -- from witten paper
to networking, recorded sounds on wax to CD digital, and
punch-cards to supercomputers. From the many photos,
illustrations, anecdotes, and the insightful commentary, you will
meet the pioneers along with their triumphs, failures, and associated
controversies, as they take us into the next millennium. Get an idea
where this `techno society' is going by learning about it's past.
Lubar is curator of Engineering and Industry at the Smithsonian
Institution's National Museum of American History.
Order no. CE543090
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Leigh Weimers' Guide to Silicon Valley
Leigh Weimers, Western Tanager Press, 156 pp., $ 12.95
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Subtitled, "An Insider's Tips for Techies and Tourists." A
concise guide to the most technology-driven region in the
world. The main feature of the book is a 100-mile historical
tour, covering 20 locations and areas in-between, through Silicon
Valley R&D facilities, high-tech companies, landmarks, and local
sights. There are informative descriptions and clear directions
on how to get from site to site (so you can actually take the
tour yourself!). The guide also covers the area's general history and its
landmarks, provides a listing of favorite dining and
entertainment spots, and a calendar of the region's annual
events. This book is a useful resource for anyone who plans to
visit the area or is interested in its history.
Order no. CE558678
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Regional Advantage
AnnaLee Saxenian, Harvard University Press, 0 pp., $ 0.00
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Subtitled, "Culture and Competition in Silicon Valley and Route
128." Why has Silicon Valley spawned so many new companies and
technologies? Why was Route 128 left behind in the move away
from minis? This lively, scholarly book traces the roots of
network-based vs. firm-based industrial systems. Interesting
discussion of internal corporate cultures and of the relations
between companies, government/private funders, and universities
through the post-war decades. Good reading for all, from
history buffs to techies.
Order no. CE566144
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The Waite Group EMF Handbook
Stephen Prata, Waite Group Press, 108 pp., $ 12.95
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Subtitled, "Understanding and Controlling Electromagnetic Fields
in Your Life." One of the first easy to understand books on that
mysterious but popular subject of electromagnetic fields.
Informative while not densely technical, this guide explains what
EMFs are, where they come from, why (and to what extent) they are
dangerous. The book tells how to lower the EMF emissions in your
environment, provides numerous illustrations, and a table of
EMF levels of typical appliances (from can openers to computers).
Order no. CE537312
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Undocumented DOS. Second edition
Andrew Schulman, et al, Addison-Wesley, 856 pp., $ 44.95
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Subtitled "A Programmer's Guide to Reserved MS-DOS Functions
and Data Structures", this edition has been updated for DOS 5.0
and DOS 6.0, as well as Windows 3.1 (including DOS/Windows
interaction). The appendix details many undocumented DOS
functions and data structures (excerpted from the 'Interrupt
List', which is provided in its entirety on the accompanying
3-1/2" high-density disk). Utilities provided on disk include
INTRSPY (an event-driven DOS debugger) and PHANTOM (a
network-redirector XMS RAM disk).
Order no. CE494447
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Microsoft Press Guide to DoubleSpace
Doug Lowe, Microsoft Press, 206 pp., $ 14.95
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Subtitled, "Understanding Data Compression with MS-DOS 6.0 and
6.2". The data compression utility DoubleSpace can double the
capacity of your hard disk, yet is inherently prone to
fragmentation because DoubleSpace dynamically assigns sectors to
a cluster while the MS-DOS FAT (File Allocation Table) system
uses fixed sectors per cluster. Lowe explains DoubleSpace and its
"idiosyncrazies" and the commands to manage, maintain and
troubleshoot a DoubleSpace compressed drive. Safety measures are
discussed too. If you have DoubleSpace this book is a must,
simply because DoubleSpace doesn't clean up after itself
automatically.
Order no. CE556974
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Morphing On Your PC
David K. Mason, Waite Group Press, 173 pp., $ 29.95
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A hands-on approach to the graphic metamorphosis of still images.
Using the software included with this book, you will be
transforming friends and loved-ones into animals and inanimate
objects in no time. Many examples and sample images are included
as reference for such techniques as warping, lycanthropy, erosion
and animation effects. The animations you create may even rival
those you have seen in movies and television!
Order no. CE537595
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Programmer's Guide to the AMIBIOS
American Megatrends, Windcrest/McGraw-Hill, 496 pp., $ 32.95
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In depth coverage of American Megatrends' AT BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System) software. An invaluable reference to
programmers and technicians alike, it covers both ISA and EISA
configurations and includes the latest additions, such as PCMCIA
and Advanced Power Management functions. Most importantly, more
than half the book is devoted to the complete coverage of all
BIOS interrupts.
Order no. CE555620
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PC First-Aid Kit
Marty Jerome/Wendy Taylor, Addison-Wesley, 361 pp., $ 24.95
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Subtitled: "Fast and Cheap Recovery From Computing's Worst
Disasters." For begining PC users, this shows how to recover
from basic computer pitfalls and disasters without having to take
your PC to the shop; from error messages to viruses to hardware
problems. Disk contains anti-virus and file management software,
configuration utilities, file recovery utilities and other
valuable programs by such organizations as McAfee Associates and
the Xtree company. The authors are senior editors at "PC
Computing".
Order no. CE531745
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PC Interrupts, Second Edition
Ralph Brown/Jim Kyle, Addison-Wesley, 1210 pp., $ 39.95
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Newly updated to provide IBM programmers with a comprehensive
listing of all system calls. Includes system calls from various
sources (API's from Windows, ROM BIOS, and MS-DOS), dozens of
API's, and coverage of all of the latest topics (Virtual DMA,
VCPI/DPMI/DOS extenders, low-level disk and serial I/O,
MS Windows, and debugging tools).
Order no. CE549773
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Fourier Array Imaging
Mehrdad Soumekh, Prentice Hall, 559 pp., $ 66.00
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Thorough coverage of multidimensional signal processing and array
processing; includes such diverse topics such as one- and
two-dimensional signals, phased array imaging, synthetic aperture
array imaging, blind-velocity SAR/ISAR imaging, passive arrarys,
bistatic array imaging, spatial Doppler based imaging and its
applications. Includes information on the imaging system block
diagram showing how the collected data is transformed into its
final image. Disk lets you develop your own imaging programs.
Order no. CE550250
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Digital Images And Human Vision
Andrew B. Watson, editor, MIT Press, 224 pp., $ 65.00
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This book brings together a number of important ideas and
perspectives on the issues of computer vision and image
compression, attempting to answer such questions as; what are the
key aspects of human visual sensitivity relevant to image
communications? What mathematical models of human vision might be
useful in the design of image communications systems? Are there
unexploited aspects of human vision that can provide substantial
improvements in coding efficiency? With 15 essays by distinguished
vision and imaging scientists, the book is divided into three
sections: image coding, visual factors, and computer models based
on human vision. Intended to educate, antagonize, and intrigue
anyone with an interest in computer vision/image processing, and
those involved in technical aspects of teleconferencing,
multimedia, digital photography/movies, TV, and high-definition
television.
Order no. CE536104
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Newton's Law: A Digital Nomad's Guide
Andrew Gore/Mitch Ratcliffe, Random House Electronic Publishing, 458 pp., $ 24.00
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This will be a handy resource for almost all users of Apple
Computer's new PDA, (Personal Digital Assistant) the Newton and
Sharp's Expert Pad, which uses a similar technology. Useful tips
on making the handwriting recognition more reliable, connecting
the Newton to both Macintosh and PC platforms, and power supply
considerations. There's even a short entry about the "find Elvis"
function that is built into the system software. Includes a
section listing software and hardware resources.
Order no. CE523582
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AT&T EO Travel Guide
Ken Maki, John Wiley & Sons, 555 pp., $ 22.95
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The AT&T EO is one of the new generations of portable
computers that operates on a pen-based system, allowing the user
to access the machine without a keyboard. This volume includes
not only a description of the EO's PenPoint operating system but
information on using the fax and e-mail features, an extensive
chapter on using Personal Perspective, a PIM (personal
information manager). There's even a listing of "gestures", the
movements that are recognized by the EO.
Order no. CE548188
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Symantec C++ For the Macintosh: The Basics
John May/Judy Whittle, Henry Holt & Company Inc., 350 pp., $ 34.95
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A good tutorial on learning C++ on the Mac using the Symantec C++
Programming Environment. About 1/2 of the book is devoted to
teaching the basics of the C++ programming language (knowledge of
C is not required, but it would help). The other half covers
programming in the Symantec C++ environment; how to create
projects, add libraries, and use the editor. (After mastering
C++ with this tutorial, you can get more on Symantec C++ in
particular, in "Symantec C++ Programming for the Macintosh" by
Rhodes and McKeehan, Brady Books, Order no. **501946 ) This C++
tutorial also includes a fairly lengthy discussion of the
concepts of object-oriented programming.
Order no. CE538096
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MacMath: A Dynamical System Software Package
John Hubbard and Beverly West, Springer-Verlag, 162 pp., $ 49.95
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MacMath is a great tool for the mathematician, scientist, or
engineer. Designed by educators at Cornell University, MacMath is
a collection of 12 Macintosh programs to help you study
differential equations and dynamical systems. These programs can
draw slope fields, analyze functions (roots, relative extrema,
etc.), find eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and plot 2-D and 3-D
trajectories (just to name a few features). There is even a
program that animates a system of up to ten bodies having either
gravitational or electrostatic forces between them. MacMath is
definitely a bargain and is a must have for anyone who studies
dynamical systems. Disk included for version 9.2.
Order no. CE553690
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Macintosh 3-D Workshop
Sean Wagstaff, Hayden Books, 472 pp., $ 39.95
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"What sculpture is to painting, 3-D graphics is to illustration".
Sean Wagstaff, former "MacWeek" Associate Editor, discusses 3-D
graphics on the Macintosh. The book is organized by topics such as
modeling, lathing, animation, rendering, and others. Examples are
given from popular programs such as RenderMan, Playmation, and
MacroMedia 3-D. An extensive listing of Mac 3D programs and a
CD-ROM with demos of programs and examples from the book round
out this workshop.
Order no. CE539964
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ResEdit Complete, Second Edition
Peter Alley/Carolyn Strange, Addison-Wesley, 431 pp., $ 34.95
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Intended for intermediate Macintosh users who want to customize
their menus, icons, and dialogue boxes. Also for any Macintosh
programmer who wants to create their own resources for their
applications. It covers the basics like menus, cursors and
pointers, windows and fonts. Also covers advanced topics like
editing, 'BNDL,' 'vers,' and 'TEXT' resources, templates, and
resource mapping.
Order no. CE549862
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AppleScript Language Guide: English Dialect
Apple Computer, Addison-Wesley, 380 pp., $ 29.95
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AppleScript is a scripting language that can automate tasks on
the Macintosh. It is available in dialects that resemble English,
other human languages, or in a dialect that resembles a
programming language. Scripts, written and or recorded, can
control any number of applications on any computer on a given
network. This guide gives a brief introduction, tutorial and
overview but is primarily a definitive reference to the language.
Order no. CE568199
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AppleScript Script Additions Guide: English Dialect
Apple Computer, Addison-Wesley, 116 pp., $ 18.95
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Introduces "Additions" to AppleScript, additional commands that
can be called from scripts, which will primarily be of interest
to those writing more advanced scripts. The book gives a brief
introduction to the use of Scripting Additions, a complete
reference guide to the Additions provided by Apple, example
scripts, and a technical reference including source code for
programmers who want to develop their own Additions.
Order no. CE568204
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Mainframe Downsizing to Upsize Your Business. It-Prenuring
James B.M. Grosvenor, Prentice Hall, 173 pp., $ 35.00
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An excellent guide through the process of downsizing from
mainframes to intelligent networks and a promising read for any MIS
manager preparing to make the move. This book covers many
different aspects such as: building an information
infrastructure, transfering software, system development, moving
to a client/server system, and the economics behind downsizing
all with a decidedly business-oriented approach.
Order no. CE557538
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OS/2 Batch Files To Go
Ronny Richardson, Windcrest/McGraw-Hill, 348 pp., $ 32.95
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A guide to the path of finding the power of batch files. Ron
Richardson provides over one hundred batch files. Learn to
write, start, debug and effectively use batch files. Filled with
time-saving tips and tricks and covers more advanced topics such
as replaceable parameters, looping, ANSI codes and REXX programs.
Also learn many features of the new Enhanced Editor. A general
understanding of OS/2 2.1 is expected. Disk contains the ready to
run batch files discussed in the book.
Order no. CE555656
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Essence Of Chaos
Edward N. Lorenz, University Of Washington Press, 227 pp., $ 19.95
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Lorenz's book about chaos theory and its associated concepts is
written for the non-specialist. The book introduces and defines chaos,
describing its properties (including strange attractors and
bifurcation) and gives simple examples. Lorenz, a meteorologist,
discusses global weather as a model of a chaotic system
and how chaos theory can be used in weather forecasting and in
making other predictions. The book also reprints Lorenz's
"Butterfly Effect" paper, one of the most famous papers on chaos.
Order no. CE536722
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Axioms And Hulls
Donald E. Knuth, Springer-Verlag, 109 pp., $ 26.00
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Knuth embarks on a fascinating journey beginning with five basic
axioms. These are then developed and used in relation to things
such as oriented matroids and primitive sorting networks. Convex
hulls are discussed and eventually an efficient algorithm is
derived for computing Delaunay triangulations. This book serves
as both a good introduction to oriented matroids and an interesting
travelogue of Knuth's mathematical research.
Order no. CE489463
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Multimedia Programming for Windows
Windcrest/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill, 370 pp., $ 39.95
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Well-known graphics programming author Rimmer has written this
timely book on multimedia programming, and it's a good one. It
explains how to write C programs to interface Windows multimedia
extensions as a first step to using C to create multimedia instead
of submitting to the limits of an authoring language. It shows
how to use WAV files, program with audio, create simple bitmapped
graphics and animation, display Kodak PhotoCD images and handle
AVI files. Includes a CD-ROM with source code, sample
programs, Graphic Workshop, share/freeware, WAV, MIDI and
graphics files, some clips and Celtic music (!). Requires
Microsoft MDK, a sound card and a CD-ROM drive. Uses Borland C++
3.1 for code, but tells what changes to make if you use
Microsoft C.
Order no. CE534930
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Making Multimedia With LinkWay
Paul David Henry, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 544 pp., $ 39.95
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Subtitled: "A Practical Guide to LinkWay and LinkWay Live."
This book is easy to read, very helpful, and has a practical
approach to the integration of multimedia components that work
with this program. Includes brief write-ups on the hardware, and
a reference section on objects, utility programs, menues and the
Script. P.D.Henry also has a mini tutorial on design and production
in creating a multimedia application, and describes the more
readily available hardware for motion video, still images,
animation and sound.
Order no. CE516308
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The Online User's Encyclopedia: Bulletin Boards and Beyond
Bernard Aboba, Addison-Wesley, 801 pp., $ 32.95
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This book is indeed encyclopedic in scope, and surprisingly
complete in depth as well. Whether you are looking for advice on
how to purchase a modem, or want an explanation of World Wide
Web, you will find a wealth of resources here. What makes this
book noteworthy is that it combines the less-hyped world of BBS,
store-and-forward, and community-based grassroots systems with
the overexposed Internet. Not only is it packed with useful
information, its friendly style makes it entertaining and fun to
read. There are helpful tips (an entire chapter on exchanging
files between different types of computers) as well as a history
section which includes first-person accounts of the early days of
online communications. This book is an update to an earlier
publication of BMUG (Berkeley Mac User's Group). The original was
intended for a Mac audience, and this new edition still has a
slight Mac slant, but not to the exclusion of other systems.
HIghly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about
the online world.
Order no. CE531703
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NetPower. Resource Guide To Online Computer Services
Eric Persson, Fox Chapel Publishing, 774 pp., $ 39.95
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Subtitled "Using Online Information for Business, Education and
Research." This has a good deal of useful information but it is
difficult to use as the material is presented poorly and hard to
locate. One redeeming quality of the book is that it contains
useful information for educators working with elementary school and
high school students who want to use educational networks and do
classroom network projects. Covers using ERIC (Educational
Resource Information Center) -- along with some basic internet
info: basic commands, service providers, mailing lists, Public Access
Systems, Libraries online, Agricultural online resources, etc.
Disks included contain programs called "internet for windows",
"the internet world tour" and "the internet resource disk".
Order no. CE565769
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Presenting Magic Cap
Barbara Knaster, Addison-Wesley, 249 pp., $ 0.00
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Subtitled: "A Guide to General Magic's Revolutionary Communicator
Software". This is the first book out on Magic Cap, a new
personal communicator from General Magic, the joint venture of
Sony, Motorola, Apple, AT&T, Phillips and Matsushita. It not
only includes easy and friendly instructions to complete basic
tasks, but it also explains some of the creators' intentions and
humor so you may optimize the FUN behind this powerful personal
digital assistant.
Order no. CE565376
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Netware 4 For Professionals
Doug Bierer, et al, New Riders Publishing, 1424 pp., $ 42.95
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A comprehensive coverage of Netware 4 internetworking
capabilities in non-netware multi-protocol environments like
AppleTalk and TCP/IP. An in-depth discussion on wide area networks
and LAN standards for ethernet, token ring, and arcnet networks.
Provides many performance optimization techniques and
troubleshooting tools. Futhermore, fully explains the features of
the distinguished Netware 4 directory services. A good reference
for experienced managers involved in LAN/WAN development and
management.
Order no. CE546531
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Managing NetWare
Farshad Nowshadi, Addison-Wesley, 657 pp., $ 39.95
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This practical book/disk set covers different NetWare (version
3.12 and version 4.x) management techniques and strategies for
implementing and integrating NetWare with multi-protocol
environments like DOS, Windows, and UNIX (TCP/IP). It has a good
overview on NetWare routers, asynchronous communications, and
security issues. Finally, the book is unique in its coverage of
enhanced features of version 3.12 over those of version 3.11.
Order no. CE549820
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Inside Novell NetWare, Third edition
New Riders, New Riders, 932 pp., $ 34.95
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This updated third edition covers detailed steps as how to log
into a NetWare file-server from a Macintosh, O/S2 or UNIX
work-station. This book covers 2.2, 3.11 and 3.12 versions
covering a majority of system administration utilities,
installation, security, management, printing and troubleshooting
with lots of interesting technical tidbits. This book uses a step
by step methodology so even a novice can understand the vast
quantity of technical jargon. It would also make an excellent
reference for CNA and CNE tests. A better-than-most book on
Novell NetWare with the best price.
Order no. CE558002
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Oracle Performance Tuning
Peter Corrigan/Mark Gurry, O'Reilly & Associates, 603 pp., $ 34.95
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Has coverage on various important topics such as troubleshooting,
tuning, data dictionary, client/server environment, and so on.
Regardless if you are using Oracle 6 or 7, this book will come in
useful for system administrators, managers, programers and the
like.
Order no. CE549333
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Modem USA, Second edition
Lynne Motley, Allium Press, 401 pp., $ 24.95
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This modem directory covers a wide variety of BBS's (Bulletin
Board Systems) -- from the Library of Congress online catalog to
information about gardening. It is a great book for beginners
because the opening section explains what online services are all
about. For the advanced user of modems and online services it is
a valuable BBS directory that holds a wealth of information.
Each category of information is divided up state by state and has
many local numbers for users in any area.
Order no. CE545297
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FrameMaker 4 For UNIX Solutions
Helena Fernandez Jerney/John Jerney, John Wiley & Sons, 478 pp., $ 29.95
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A problem solving guide for those using FrameMaker 4 in the UNIX
environment. Covers controlling text flow, importing graphics,
outputting to PostScript and creating online documents. It walks
you through how your computer and software need to be set up,
provides an outline of how to complete a task, and a "what could
go wrong, probably will" answer guide.
Order no. CE509882
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Halftone Effects
Peter Bridgewater/Gerald Woods, Chronicle Books, 144 pp., $ 19.95
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A user-friendly guide for designers and students on how the
creative use of halftone images and screens can dramatically
alter the appearance and visual impact of designs. You will find
numerous examples of how different special effects and processes
such as duotones, overprinting on images, horizontal and vertical
distortions, mezzotint, moire and various screen effects can
greatly strengthen images or, conversely, weaken them. These
skills will enable you to more accurately predict the results of
your work.
Order no. CE541507
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Discovering Smalltalk
Wilf Lalonde, Addison-Wesley, 554 pp., $ 36.95
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Focusing on the Smalltalk/V for Windows dialect of the Smalltalk
language, this is a great book to use to learn object-oriented
programming concepts as well as one of the first (and some say
best) object-oriented languages created. Intended as a class
textbook for a first course in programming, each chapter is
arranged as a single, coherent lesson with a summary, keyword
list, and homework exercises at the end of each chapter.
Order no. CE532356
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Data Structures, Data Abstraction
Mitchell Model, Prentice Hall, 501 pp., $ 41.00
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Subtitled, "A Contemporary Introduction Using C++".
A data structure book for people who want a strong foundation
into programming. Goes over basic data structures such as arrays and
records, to the more advanced structures such as linked lists,
binary trees, and hash tables. This book provides an
introduction into C++ programming and data abstraction, while
using C++ templates for generic programming.
Order no. CE561041
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The Stanford Graphbase: A Platform for Combinatorial Computing
Donald Knuth, Addison-Wesley, 576 pp., $ 41.95
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Representing the preliminary work intended for Volume 4 of "The
Art of Computer Programming", "The Stanford GraphBase" serves as a
valuable resource of combinatorial algorithms and computer
programming as an art form. Thirty-one programs are included to
serve as examples of "literate programming"; these "programmatic
essays" also provide standard data sets useful to combinatorial
programmers. Well-known algorithms, such as Dijkstra's for
shortest paths, are also discussed. Competitive challenges are
posed that create an atmosphere of learning and fun.
Order no. CE532320
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The Art of Computer Programming: Seminumerical Algorithms
Donald Knuth, Addison-Wesley, 688 pp., $ 46.95
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Picking up where "Fundamental Algorithms" leaves off, "Seminumerical
Algorithms" examines those routines that flirt between symbolic
and numeric calculation. Arithmetic and random numbers compose
the main topics covered.
Order no. CE113027
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The Art of Computer Programming: Fundamental Algorithms
Donald Knuth, Addison-Wesley, 634 pp., $ 46.95
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Here is Volume One of "The Art of Computer Programming", a classic
series in computer literature. Devoted to the analysis of
algorithms, "Fundamental Algorithms" discusses basic concepts and
information structures. Exercises are given at the end of each
section, and answers are provided.
Order no. CE110927
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 3: Searching & Sorting
Donald Knuth, Addison-Wesley, 723 pp., $ 46.95
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"Searching and Sorting', Volume 3 of Knuth's classic series,
supplements the structural ideas of volumes 1 and 2 with the
concept of linearly-ordered data. Topics discussed include
internal and external sorting, and searching techniques such as
hashing and comparison of keys.
Order no. CE113776
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Mathematical Software Tools In C++
Alain Reverchon/Marc Ducamp, John Wiley & Sons, 570 pp., $ 39.95
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A mathematical toolbox for C++ programming and numerical methods.
Aimed at students learning the development of mathematical
software in C++, and for those looking to build a library of
mathematical tools in order to solve problems with a computer.
Programs are written in Borland C++, yet are easily adapted to
Microsoft C++ compiler, VAX or HP compiler.
Order no. CE510160
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Introduction to Parallel Computing
Kumar/Gama/Gupta/Karypin, Benjamin Cummings, 597 pp., $ 52.95
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Comprehensive text on the design, analysis and implementation of
parallel algorithms on different parallel architectures. Covers
basic communication operations, performance and scalability,
matrix, graph and systolic algorithms, Fast Fourier Transforms,
sorting, dynamic and parallel programming. Emphasizes practical
issues and algorithms for realistic machine models. This is an
upper division and graduate level text, complete with
bibliographic remarks, references and problems, (sorry no
answers, only hints).
Order no. CE549553
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The CWEB System of Structured Documentation
Donald E. Knuth and Silvio Levy, Addison-Wesley, 226 pp., $ 24.95
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CWEB starts off with describing what it is and the philosophy
behind it, followed by the rest of the user manual, 11 pages long.
The main body of this text are the six appendices. Appendix A is
an excerpt from the CWEB program. B is the TEX set up to accept
the output of CWEAVE, and C talks about how to vary the output
formats. The final appendices D, E and F have the complete source
code for CTANGLE and CWEAVE. This is a terse, well organized
reference for anyone who wants the complete details for CWEB.
Order no. CE549569
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Cross-Platform Power Tools
Steve Petrucci, Random House Inc., 405 pp., $ 45.00
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Subtitled: "Application Development for the Macintosh, Windows,
and Windows NT." Beginning with the basic definitions for terms
such as API, this book provides a brief overview of major
cross-platform software products and also a comparison of the
major platforms. The main focus of this book however, is
programming. Subjects include file management, menus, program
structure and bit maps. Provides numerous code samples included
on the accompanying CD-ROM with XAPI, a cross-platform API and
two sample programs.
Order no. CE547802
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Developing And Localizing International Software
Tom Madell/Clark Parsons/John Abegg, Prentice Hall/Hewlett-Packard, 194 pp., $ 33.00
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The ideal book for creating, developing, and managing the
initial planning of international software. An informative,
straightforward, step-by-step approach, conveyed in basic
terminology, most useful for project managers. Covers the latest
techniques; local language environment (codes and language
specific environments), character handling and preservation of
data integrity, initializing local language information, etc.
Focus is on UNIX-based systems. Glossary provided for
convenient "look-up" on important terms.
Order no. CE569192
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Object-Oriented Systems Design: An Integrated Approach
Edward Yourdon, Prentice Hall, 400 pp., $ 39.00
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Primarily a six part Object-Oriented analysis and design tutorial
intended for system developers and managers who need to find
practical answers for implementing OO in real world projects.
Sections cover everything from the concept of objects, software
life cycles, object-oriented analysis and design, CASE technology
for OO, and getting started in OO.
Order no. CE549972
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Object-Oriented Specification Case Studies
Kevin Lano/Howard Haughton, Prentice Hall, 233 pp., $ 39.00
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This book with seven case studies by the leading experts in
the field of object-oriented programming and formal methods
is an excellent introduction to developement methods,
guidance on the integrated use of formal and structured
object-oriented techniques in development, and comparative
evaluation of the formal languages used in the case studies such
as Object-Z, VDM++, OOZE, MooZ, Fresco, Z++, and Small VDM.
Order no. CE557454
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Programming on Purpose II. Essays on Software People
P.J. Plauger, Prentice Hall, 189 pp., $ 28.60
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P.J. Plauger's varied background includes chairing the committee
that developed the ANSI C standard, writing various books
including "The Elements of Programming Style" and heading
Whitesmiths, Ltd., a software company. This, the second of the
three volumes includes essays from his monthly column in "Computer Language"
magazine, that focus on people--ranging from "The Physicist As
Programmer" to "Lawyers" and "Bankers". The book contains principles,
observations and personal anecdotes in its varied and amusing
essays.
Order no. CE527325
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The Programming Primer: A Guide to Programming Fundamentals
L. John Ribar, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 281 pp., $ 16.95
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Teaches some key basics of computer programming with introductions to
popular languages such as C, Pascal, and BASIC. Easy to read
with helpful margin notes and tips, as well as figures to help
illustrate the text. Touches upon program design techniques, the
latest programming tools, object-oriented programming, and
computer-aided software engineering. For practice, a chapter
presents an actual programming assignment (solutions included). A
great beginner's book for anyone with interest in programming, or
for nonprogrammers who want to be more familiar with what
programmers do.
Order no. CE555258
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Literate Programming
Donald E. Knuth, Univirsity of Chicago Press, 368 pp., $ 24.95
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Knuth's anthology of essays on literate programming methodology
concerns how to combine or alternate between a programming
language and a documentation language. Excerpts from the
programs for TEX and METAFONT, and an example of CWEB are
provided as illustrations.
Order no. CE464920
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Programming on Purpose III: Essays on Software Technology
Plauger, Prentice Hall, 224 pp., $ 28.00
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P.J. Plauger's third volume of essays from his monthly column
in "Computer Language" magazine includes essays primarily on software
technology. Examinations of graphics("What Meets the Eye"),
sound("What Meets the Ear"), desktop publishing and other technologies
review the state of the art as well as what is currently commonly available.
Even the more technical information is presented in a very
readable and entertaining writing style. Particularly amusing are his annual
April Fool's essays, which are all included in this volume.
Order no. CE542720
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sendmail
Bryan Costales/Eric Allman/Neil Rickert, O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., 792 pp., $ 32.95
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The only book wholly devoted to sendmail, co-authored by Eric
Allman, sendmail's developer. Provides extensive information on
using and administering sendmail, including where to obtain the
sendmail sources. The comprehensive reference section will be of
particular interest to sendmail administrators. Focuses on IDA
and BSD V8 sendmail, although other versions of sendmail are also
covered.
Order no. CE530186
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Prime Time Freeware for UNIX: Issue 3-1
Rich Morin, ed., Prime Time Freeware, 108 pp., $ 60.00
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Two CD-ROMs with 5,000 megabytes of free source code and
documentation. This set includes more than 100 interpreters and
compilers with dozens of other software development tools. Great
fun for hackers!
Order no. CE565549
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Prime Time SDK for UnixWare: Issue 2-1
Steve Zwaska, ed., Prime Time Freeware, 102 pp., $ 60.00
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A CD-ROM of C/C++ developer's tools for UnixWare and other
Intel-based SVR4.2 releases. Includes GNU tools, an extended copy
of MIT's X Window distribution (with InterViews, Tk, support for
accelerated graphics hardware), CDT graphical development
environment, and Univel's include files and static C libraries.
Most tools include source code.
Order no. CE565554
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UNIX Networks: An Overview for System Administrators
Bruce Hunter & Karen Bradford Hunter, Prentice Hall, 374 pp., $ 32.95
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Overview of implementing a UNIX network. Covers topics such
as sendmail, DNS, and file servers including NFS. Also compares
routers to bridges and the different kinds of network media
(FDDI, coaxial, and twisted-wire pair). A general overview for
the different topics system adminstrators will face and how to
deal with them.
Order no. CE527676
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Rightsizing with UNIX Systems: A Practical Guide to Implementing
UNIX International, Unix International, 190 pp., $ 79.95
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Subtitled: "A Practical Guide to Implementing UNIX Solutions".
This good, clear guide for MIS managers covers the economic,
technical and practical aspects of planning and implementing UNIX
systems in large organizations. Three real-life case studies
illustrate potential problems and benefits. Online transaction
processing with UNIX is covered, which most other books ignore.
Also discusses client/server software and transaction managers.
Order no. CE545810
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Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows Resource Kit
Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Press, 637 pp., $ 39.95
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This book/disk package provides a concise guide for anyone
who wishes to master the features and techniques of Word 6.0. It gives
a complete description of Word's new features, a how-to
on customizing a network installation, and keystroke equivalents
for WordPerfect, MultiMate, and DisplayWriter users. In
addition, the book also covers common problem troubleshooting,
printer settings, and macro programming using WordBasic. The
accompanying disks include exercises, tips, tricks, a
sample installation setup file, and the file converters.
Order no. CE563960
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