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Design Of Nonlinear Control Systems With The Highest Derivative In Feedback, Volume 16 by Valery D. Yurkevich World Scientific Publishing Co © 2004 (374 pages) ISBN: 9789812388995

With results illustrated by numerical simulations, this book presents an analytical design method of continuous- or discrete-time design to guarantee transient performances in the presence of plant parameter variations and unknown external disturbances.

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Introduction to Advanced System-on-Chip Test Design and Optimization by Erik Larsson Springer © 2005 (394 pages) ISBN: 9781402032073

Shedding light on the many issues that come to play in the arena of modular SOC testing, this book describes the problems related to SOC testing, and discusses the modeling granularity and the implementation into EDA (electronic design automation) tools.

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Molecular and Particle Modelling of Laminar and Turbulent Flows by Donald Greenspan World Scientific Publishing Co © 2005 (179 pages) ISBN: 9789812560964

Exploring turbulence and laminar flow, this book will be of special interest to researchers, graduate students and industrialists in computational mathematics, computational physics and fluid mechanics.

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Data Mining with Ontologies: Implementations, Findings, and Frameworks by Héctor Oscar Nigro, Sandra Elizabeth González Císaro and Daniel Hugo Xodo (eds) IGI Publishing © 2008 (311 pages) ISBN: 9781599046181

Forming a benchmark reference for future efforts to enhance capabilities in ontology utilization and design, this text provides a comprehensive set of methodologies and tools for developing ontological foundations for data mining in diverse domains.

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Developing Successful ICT Strategies: Competitive Advantages in a Global Knowledge-Driven Society by Hakikur Rahman (ed) IGI Publishing © 2008 (419 pages) ISBN: 9781599046549

Covering ICT research and applications in healthcare, distance learning, government, and environmental activities, this text investigates whether ICTs can improve lives and contribute to enhancing social conditions in developing countries.

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Global Mobile Commerce: Strategies, Implementation, and Case Studies by Wayne W. Huang, Yingluo Wang and John Day (eds) IGI Publishing © 2008 (456 pages) ISBN: 9781599045580

Providing a complete set of in-depth research investigations on global m-commerce strategies and technological standards, this book includes case studies on the subject that elucidate the research through real-world examples.

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Implementing Information Technology Governance: Models, Practices and Cases by Wim van Grembergen and Steven De Haes IGI Publishing © 2008 (270 pages) ISBN: 9781599049243

Presenting insight gained through literature reviews and case studies, this book provides practical guidance for organizations who want to start implementing IT governance or improving existing governance models.

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Implementing the IBM Rational Unified Process and Solutions: A Guide to Improving Your Software Development Capability and Maturity by Joshua Barnes IBM Press © 2007 (184 pages) ISBN: 9780321369451

Whether you're an executive, software professional, or consultant, this comprehensive book will help you continuously improve the maturity of your development processes–and reap the benefits: better quality, faster delivery, and more business value.

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Intelligent Assistant Systems: Concepts, Techniques and Technologies by Roland H. Kaschek (ed) IGI Publishing © 2007 (354 pages) ISBN: 9781591408789

Highlighting preliminary answers to the question, “what is assistance?,” this text addresses intelligent assistant systems and issues, their scope, purpose, architecture, implementation, deployment, theoretical background, and use.

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Knowledge and Knowledge Systems: Learning from the Wonders of the Mind by Eliezer Geisler IGI Publishing © 2008 (370 pages) ISBN: 9781599049182

Presenting key studies in the area of knowledge, this cutting-edge text discusses the ubiquitous presence of databases and knowledge systems, data mining, knowledge dispersion and transfer, and a framework of how knowledge is structured and developed.

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Mining the Talk: Unlocking the Business Value in Unstructured Information by Scott Spangler and Jeffrey Kreulen IBM Press © 2008 (300 pages) ISBN: 9780132339537

Introducing a revolutionary new approach to unlocking the business value hidden in virtually any form of unstructured data, this breakthrough text walks step-by-step through exploring your unstructured data, understanding it, and analyzing it effectively.

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Outside-in Software Development: A Practical Approach to Building Successful Stakeholder-based Products by Carl Kessler and John Sweitzer IBM Press © 2008 (240 pages) ISBN: 9780131575516

Providing an end-to-end framework and practical implementation techniques, this text shows how to choose stakeholders who'll determine your project's real value, shape decisions around their needs, and deliver software that achieves broad, rapid adoption.

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Photoshop CS3 Bible by Laurie Ulrich Fuller and Robert C. Fuller John Wiley & Sons © 2007 (1200 pages) ISBN: 9780470115411 (CD Content Available)

Photoshop CS3 has lots of new features, and this practical guide shows you how to work with the CS3 interface and many improved commands, such as enhanced selection tools, a more powerful Clone Stamp, new Vanishing Point capabilities, and much more.

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Professional Excel Services by Shahar Prish Wrox Press © 2007 (474 pages) ISBN: 9780470104866

Walking you through all programming aspects of Excel Services, this unique resource will help you gain a strong understanding of what Excel Services is, how to work with it, and how to develop applications using its robust features.

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Securing the Information Infrastructure by Joseph M. Kizza and Florence M. Kizza IGI Publishing © 2008 (386 pages) ISBN: 9781599043791

Exploring an array of safeguards that can be used to uphold the integrity and reliability of computing systems, this book provides a framework for building trust in computer technology.

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Semantic Web Services: Theory, Tools and Applications by Jorge Cardoso (ed) IGI Publishing © 2007 (371 pages) ISBN: 9781599040455

Serving as the platform for exchange of both practice

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Robotics: Appin Knowledge Solutions by Appin Knowledge Solutions Infinity Science Press (c) 2007 (356 pages) ISBN: 9781934015025 (CD Content Available)

With a strong emphasis on engineering applications and industrial solutions based on robotic technology, this up-to-date text designed to present the fundamental principles of robotics and extensively covers the major robotic classifications.

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Bayesian Network Technologies: Applications and Graphical Models by Ankush Mittal and Ashraf Kassim (eds) IGI Publishing (c) 2007 (368 pages) ISBN: 9781599041414

Providing an excellent and well-balanced collection of areas where Bayesian networks have been successfully applied, this book offers specific examples of how Bayesian networks are powerful machine learning tools critical in solving real-life problems.

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Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX by Wallace B. McClure et al. Wrox Press (c) 2007 (344 pages) ISBN: 9780470112830

With numerous code examples that you'll be able to utilize as you begin creating your applications, this book will get you up to speed on how to program the ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX framework on the ASP.NET platform.

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E-Commerce in Regional Small to Medium Enterprises by Robert MacGregor and Lejla Vrazalic IGI Publishing (c) 2007 (428 pages) ISBN: 9781599041230

Showcasing detailed studies of e-commerce in multiple regional areas, this text focuses on the role of business size, business sector, market focus, gender of CEO, and education level of the CEO on driving forces for e-commerce adoption.

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Encyclopedia of Information Ethics and Security by Marian Quigley (ed) IGI Publishing (c) 2008 (696 pages) ISBN: 9781591409878

With in-depth definitions for more than 700 key terms, this comprehensive reference source on ethical and security issues relating to the latest technologies covers a wide range of themes including computer crime, information warfare, privacy, and more.

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Professional ASP.NET 2.0 Design: CSS, Themes, and Master Pages by Jacob J. Sanford Wrox Press (c) 2007 (504 pages) ISBN: 9780470124482

Providing a thorough grounding in basic web design considerations including colors and fonts, Photoshop basics, and CSS standard fundamentals, this guide provides the tools to make ASP.NET sites that are well-designed, attractive, and easy to use.

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Advanced Ultrasonic Methods for Materials and Structure Inspection by Tribikram Kundu International Scientific and Technical Encyclopedia (c) 2007 (408 pages) ISBN: 9781905209699

From examining human bones and body parts to detecting anomalies in a variety of structures, this informative study presents the views of leading experts on new developments in ultrasonic research.
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Computational Science by D. Kiryanov and E. Kiryanova Infinity Science Press (c) 2007 (412 pages) ISBN: 9780977858224 (CD Content Available)

Illustrating practical examples from computational science, this applications-oriented book teaches students and engineers how to employ mathematical techniques for simulation and data processing using Mathcad.
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Computer-Based Numerical & Statistical Techniques by M. Goyal Infinity Science Press (c) 2007 (766 pages) ISBN: 9780977858255 (CD Content Available)

Designed for engineering and math students as well as practicing engineers and scientists, this text bridges the gap between theory and practice with software-based examples, flow charts, and applications.
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Digital Principles and Logic Design by A. Saha and N. Manna Infinity Science Press (c) 2007 (506 pages) ISBN: 9781934015032

Incorporating modern logic design techniques used in the latest microprocessors, microcontrollers, microcomputers, and LSI components, this text provides students and engineers with an introduction to classical methods of designing electrical circuits.
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Lubrication for Industry, Second Edition by Kenneth E. Bannister Industrial Press (c) 2007 (176 pages) ISBN: 9780831132781

As a practical introduction to industrial lubrication, this text dispels myths surrounding lubrication and helps users develop an understanding of how lubrication directly and indirectly impacts machine reliability, availability, and the bottom line.
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Micromanufacturing and Nanotechnology by N. P. Mahalik Springer (c) 2006 (477 pages) ISBN: 9783540253778

Incorporating a selection of research and development papers, this book looks at the history and background, underlying design methodology, application domains, and recent developments of micromanufacturing and nanotechnology.
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Mixed Signal VLSI Wireless Design: Circuits and Systems by Emad N. Farag and Mohamed I. Elmasry Springer (c) 2000 (337 pages) ISBN: 9780792386872

Providing the designer with an overview of wireless communication systems, as well as a detailed treatment of related topics, this book also deals with VLSI design issues related to mixed-signal design.
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Physical Testing of Rubber by Roger Brown Springer (c) 2006 (391 pages) ISBN: 9780387282862

Primarily intended as a reference for those directly concerned with testing rubbers, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the procedures for measuring the whole range of the physical properties of rubber.
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Roll Form Tool Design by William Alvarez Industrial Press (c) 2006 (126 pages) ISBN: 9780831132903

Designed as a technical reference and teaching aid for roll form machine operators, tool designers, and setup personnel, this insightful guide presents the basics through theory and illustrative examples that include detailed design calculations.
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Service Assurance for Voice over WiFi and 3G Networks by Richard Lau, Ram Khare and William Y. Chang Artech House (c) 2005 (415 pages) ISBN: 9781596930001

Offering a practical view of the service model concept, this book guides you in migrating from traditional network-centric operations to service- based operations that are geared for today's known applications and can be adapted for future service growth.
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Thermal and Power Management of Integrated Circuits by Arman Vassighi and Manoj Sachdev Springer (c) 2006 (185 pages) ISBN: 9780387257624

A comprehensive overview of the power and thermal management of integrated circuits, this book reviews the significance of the junction temperature as a reliability measure under nominal and burn-in conditions.
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Access 2007 VBA Bible: For Data-Centric Microsoft Office Applications by Helen Feddema John Wiley & Sons (c) 2007 (720 pages) ISBN: 9780470047026

Whether you're an Access beginner or a power user, this comprehensive guide will show you how to write Visual Basic code that automates Access database tasks, creates standalone scripts, extracts and merges data, and much more.
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Adobe Photoshop CS2 A - Z: Tools and Features Illustrated Ready Reference by Philip Andrews Focal Press (c) 2005 (231 pages) ISBN: 9780240520025

Filled with the author's extensive knowledge and experience with Photoshop, this easy-to- navigate compilation will help you solve problems as you work, avoiding the frustrations and struggles that can accompany time-sensitive projects.
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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies by Glen E. Clarke and Ed Tetz John Wiley & Sons (c) 2007 (1138 pages) ISBN: 9780471748113 (CD Content Available)

Organized into minibooks related by a specific theme or topic, this guide is packed with proven tips, practice tests, and practical information that will still be handy in the real world after you've passed the exam.
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Doing Deals in the Software Industry: Top Executives on Partnerships, Financings, M&A and More by Aspatore Books Staff Aspatore Books (c) 2005 (256 pages) ISBN: 9781596222762

Featuring lawyers, CEOs of funded software companies, and venture capitalists who invest in them, this book provides a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the art of doing successful deals.
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E-Commerce Patterns for Building B2C Web Sites: Using IBM Websphere Commerce Suite V5.1 by John Ganci et al. IBM Redbooks (c) 2001 (618 pages) ISBN: 073842367X

Identifying the interaction of users with enterprise B2C Web sites that sell goods and services, this Redbook provides guidelines and customization examples based on the IBM Framework for e-business and Patterns for e-business.
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Informix Dynamic Server 11: Advanced Functionality for Modern Business by Carlton Doe et al. IBM Redbooks (c) 2007 (388 pages) ISBN: 0738488798

Providing an overview of Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 11, this IBM Redbook introduces the technological architecture, which supports all versions of IDS, and then describes in more detail several of the new features available in IDS 11.
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Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining: Challenges and Realities by Xingquan Zhu and Ian Davidson (eds) IGI Publishing (c) 2007 (290 pages) ISBN: 9781599042527

With contributions from international experts in the field of data mining, this reference presents in-depth experiences and methodologies and provides theoretical and empirical guidance to users who have suffered from underlying, low-quality data.
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Managing Information Communication Technology Investments in Successful Enterprises by Sam Lubbe (ed) IGI Publishing (c) 2007 (362 pages) ISBN: 9781591408024

Reporting on accounting and other information about business processes to assess performance, this book discusses the impact of the IT revolution on the accounting function, and indicates the process of IT investment and its advantages and limitations.
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Mobile Commerce Solutions Guide: Using Websphere Commerce Suite V5.1 by John Ganci et al. IBM Redbooks (c) 2001 (404 pages) ISBN: 0738422274

Including development guidelines for mobile devices directly accessing device-specific content JSPs, this Redbook provides developers and architects with the knowledge to develop and deploy m-commerce Web sites using WebSphere Commerce Suite V5.1.
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Real World SharePoint 2007: Indispensable Experiences from 16 MOSS and WSS MVPs by Scott Hillier et al. Wrox Press (c) 2007 (478 pages) ISBN: 9780470168356

Arming you with in-depth information on the critical areas within the platform, this book guides you through SharePoint 2007's products and technologies, focusing on topics related to both WSS and MOSS.
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The Handbook of Mobile Middleware by Paolo Bellavista and Antonio Corradi (eds) Auerbach Publications (c) 2007 (1410 pages) ISBN: 9780849338335

Integrating valuable insight gained from actual system deployments, this advanced reference focuses on the application domains in which mobile middleware has demonstrated its feasibility and effectiveness.
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Websphere Commerce Suite V5.1 Customization and Transition Guide by Bill Moore et al. IBM Redbooks (c) 2001 (462 pages) ISBN: 0738421863

A practical guide for programmers who need to design and develop Web commerce sites using WebSphere Commerce Suite V5.1, this Redbook discusses how to create and develop stores using WCS and provides examples of customization processes.
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Windows Vista: Home Networking by Joli Ballew Microsoft Press (c) 2008 (288 pages) ISBN: 9780735625006

Loaded with easy-to-follow procedures and plenty of screen shots to help you do it yourself without the hassle, this guide is the perfect resource to help you get your home network running—and keep it running smoothly.
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WSH and VBScript Core: TFM by Jeffery Hicks SAPIEN Press (c) 2007 (722 pages) ISBN: 9780977659746

Written entirely and specifically for Windows administrators, this complete reference provides you with detailed administrative script examples for each function, statement, keyword, object, property, method and more.

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