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ImageCLEF: Experimental Evaluation in Visual Information Retrieval

ImageCLEF: Experimental Evaluation in Visual Information Retrieval
Springer | 2010-09-29 | ISBN: 3642151809 | 495 pages | PDF | 11 MB

The creation and consumption of content, especially visual content, is ingrained into our modern world. This book contains a collection of texts centered on the evaluation of image retrieval systems. To enable reproducible evaluation we must create standardized benchmarks and evaluation methodologies. The individual chapters in this book highlight major issues and challenges in evaluating image retrieval systems and describe various initiatives that provide researchers with the necessary evaluation resources. In particular they describe activities within ImageCLEF, an initiative to evaluate cross-language image retrieval systems which has been running as part of the Cross Language Evaluation Forum (CLEF) since 2003.

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Canadian Semantic Web: Technologies and Applications

Canadian Semantic Web: Technologies and Applications
Springer | 2010-08-01 | ISBN: 1441973346 | 217 pages | PDF | 8 MB

The emergence of Web technologies for data and knowledge interaction gives rise to the need for supportive frameworks for knowledge distribution. Semantic Web technologies aim at providing shared semantic spacesfor Web contents, such that people, applications and communities can use a common platform to share information. Also, many of the challenging aspects of the research problems tackled in the Semantic Web area fall in the realm of artificial intelligence or employment of AI techniques.

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CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide, 2nd Edition

Ed Tittle, James Michael Stewart, «CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide, 2nd Edition»
Sybex | ISBN: 0782143350 | 2004 | PDF | 672 pages | 10.85 MB

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This second edition of Sybex's in-depth Study Guide to the leading security certification, CISSP, includes expanded coverage of the latest security technologies plus more illustrations for quick clarification. Written by IT security experts with years of real-world security experience, this book covers all official exam domains and offers hundreds of challenging review questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book. Topic coverage encompasses security architecture, access control systems, cryptography, operations and physical security, law, investigation & ethics. According to CertCities.com 2003 and 2002 Readers' Choice Awards, Sybex is winner of "Best Study Guides" and CISSP is one of the "10 Hottest Certifications for 2004".

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Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite All in One

Mordy Golding, "Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite All in One"
Sams | 2004 | ISBN: 0672325918 | 768 pages | PDF | 15,9 MB

Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Suite All in One has all the answers for beginning users of Adobe's graphics products in one big, easy to use book. It doesnÂ¿t assume the reader wants to learn how to use just one product, but covers multiple products and technologies together in a logical, well-integrated fashion.

A compendium of multiple reference books in one volume, this book is designed for the user who wants to buy just one book that is likely to answer all his current and future questions on the most recent versions of: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.

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BlackBerry For Dummies, Fourth Edition

Robert Kao, Dante Sarigumba, "BlackBerry For Dummies, Fourth Edition"
For Dummies | 2010 | ISBN: 0470607009, 0470886811 | 408 pages | PDF | 10,1 MB

Get the most juice out of your BlackBerry handheld!

Feature-rich and complex, the BlackBerry is the number one smartphone in the corporate world is among the most popular handhelds for business users. This new and updated edition includes all the latest and greatest information on new and current BlackBerry mobile devices.

Covering a range of valuable how-to topics, this helpful guide explores the BlackBerry's most useful features, techniques for getting the most out of your BlackBerry, and practical information about power usage.

* Covers all aspects of the number one smartphone in the corporate world—the BlackBerry
* Reviews managing appointments, creating a To Do list, getting online, using e-mail, and taking photos
* Shares navigation tips and shortcuts as well as essential applications for the BlackBerry
* Addresses power usage and consumption
* Advises on how to take advantage of the expandable memory

In addition, BlackBerry For Dummies, 4th Edition explains business tools, games, and great sites that deliver what you need for your BlackBerry, when you need it.

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80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, Design, and Interfacing Volumes I & II, 4th Edition

Muhammad Ali Mazidi, Janice Gillispie-Mazidi, "80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, Design, and Interfacing Volumes I & II, 4th Edition"
Prentice Hall | 2002 | ISBN: 013061775X | 1024 pages | PDF | 37,1 MB

Praised by experts for its clarity and topical breadth, this visually appealing, one-stop source on PCs uses an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach to teaching the fundamentals of 80x86 assembly language programming and PC architecture. Offering users a fun, hands-on learning experience, it uses the Debug utility to show what action the instruction performs, then pres a sample program to show its application. Reinforcing concepts with numerous examples and review questions, its oversized pages delve into dozens of related subjects, including DOS memory map, BIOS, microprocessor architecture, supporting chips, buses, interfacing techniques, system programming, memory hierarchy, DOS memory management, tables of instruction timings, hard disk characteristics, and more. For learners ready to master PC system programming.
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a very thorough and great book....

But as the other reviewer stated, this is most definitely not a book for the beginning assembly language programmer.

But for one who has been programming for many years, this book carefully and comprehensively covers the guts of the computer.

For one who has only a few years of computer work experience, you could still get through the first few chapters and write beginner-level assembly language programs.

When choosing this book, think carefully about what kind of assembler you wish to use. You can go and search on the web for "Assembler simulator" and you will see there are many variations on assembler languages as well as processors. You should pick one that fits your needs.

For the college instructor, this book comes with wonderful questions and answers. There is also a nice instructor manual. I enjoyed working through the examples, and found this book quite challenging.

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most definately not a book for the beginning assembly language programmer. that said, this is one of the most detailed and informative books on the subject i have every had the pleasure of finding, purchasing, and reading.

the book travels deep into the electronic architecture of the humble pc and teaches you how to do things you never even knew could be done. it covers parallel port and serial port interfacing, memory architecture, graphics programming, and just about every other facet of the pc that there is in a very comprehensive and satisfying manner.

i have purchased 9 books so far published by prentice hall, and all were superb. i whole heartedly recommend to EVERYONE that if you ever need to know about something and want a book, see what prentice hall has on the subject FIRST. the quality and quantity of information and the layout and design in their publications are second to none.

if assembly language programming were a religion then this is my bible, and the authors and are my gods.

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Illustrator CS5 Bible

Ted Alspach, "Illustrator CS5 Bible"
Wiley | 2010 | ISBN: 0470584750, 0470886870 | 760 pages | PDF | 12,4 MB

A former Group Product Manager for Illustrator takes you on a detailed tour of the new version of Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator allows you to create sophisticated artwork for nearly any medium and the newest release boasts enhancements aimed at helping you save time and work more efficiently and intuitively. Written by veteran author Ted Alspach, this authoritative resource dissects Illustrator CS5 so you can harness the power it has to offer. You’ll begin with a review of Illustrator basics and quickly ramp up to more advanced topics, such as working in 3D, using filters, distorting artwork, applying strokes, and more.

* Former Adobe insider Ted Alspach breaks down the powerful program of Illustrator and explores the new features and functions included in the latest version
* Begins with the basics of Illustrator, such as working with the interface and creating Illustrator documents
* Shows you how to manipulate type, distort artwork, and apply strokes and fills
* Explains transparency, working in 3D, using styles and effects, applying filters, and more

Illustrator has amazing potential that can sometimes be daunting, but with Illustrator CS5 Bible by your side, you’ll learn to put the capabilities of Illustrator to work for you.

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Ted Padova, Adobe Creative Suite 5 Bible

Ted Padova, Adobe Creative Suite 5 Bible
Wiley | 2010 | English | ISBN: 0470584769 | 1272 pages | PDF | 33 MB

Learn to use CS5 to produce better work and become a more productive designerThe newest release of Adobe Creative Suite boasts a world of must-have features and enhancements to each of its applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat, and Version Cue. Written by a duo of Adobe experts, this thorough reference focuses on the collection of programs that comprise the Creative Suite and shows you how to efficiently integrate and manage your workflow between these applications. Padova and Murdock address common issues and explain how to handle typical challenges with the intent of putting you on your way to becoming a more productive designer. Popular authors Ted Padova and Kelly Murdock delve into the programs that make up the new Adobe Creative Suite 5: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat, and Version Cue Shows you how to integrate and manage workflow among each of the Adobe applications Explains how to develop consistent color-managed workflows, move files among all of the CS5 programs, prepare files for print or the Web, repurpose documents, and more. As one of the few books to cover all of the Adobe programs, Creative Suite 5 Bible is an essential resource for sharpening your skills in order to become a better designer.

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AVIEN Malware Defense Guide for the Enterprise

AVIEN Malware Defense Guide for the Enterprise By David Harley, Ken Bechtel, Michael Blanchard
Publisher: Syngress 2007 | 656 Pages | ISBN: 1597491640 | PDF | 5 MB

Members of AVIEN (the Anti-Virus Information Exchange Network) have been setting agendas in malware management for several years: they led the way on generic filtering at the gateway, and in the sharing of information about new threats at a speed that even anti-virus companies were hard-pressed to match. AVIEN members represent the best-protected large organizations in the world, and millions of users. When they talk, security vendors listen: so should you.

AVIEN's sister organization AVIEWS is an invaluable meeting ground between the security vendors and researchers who know most about malicious code and anti-malware technology, and the top security administrators of AVIEN who use those technologies in real life. This new book uniquely combines the knowledge of these two groups of experts. Anyone who is responsible for the security of business information systems should be aware of this major addition to security literature.

* "Customer Power" takes up the theme of the sometimes stormy relationship between the antivirus industry and its customers, and tries to dispel some common myths. It then considers the roles of the independent researcher, the vendor-employed specialist, and the corporate security specialist.
* "Stalkers on Your Desktop" considers the thorny issue of malware nomenclature and then takes a brief historical look at how we got here, before expanding on some of the malware-related problems we face today.
* "A Tangled Web" discusses threats and countermeasures in the context of the World Wide Web.
* "Big Bad Bots" tackles bots and botnets, arguably Public Cyber-Enemy Number One.
* "CrÃ¨me de la CyberCrime" takes readers into the underworld of old-school virus writing, criminal business models, and predicting future malware hotspots.
* "Defense in Depth" takes a broad look at DiD in the enterprise, and looks at some specific tools and technologies.
* "Perilous Outsorcery" offers sound advice on how to avoid the perils and pitfalls of outsourcing, incorporating a few horrible examples of how not to do it.
* "Education in Education" offers some insights into user education from an educationalist's perspective, and looks at various aspects of security in schools and other educational establishments.
* "DIY Malware Analysis" is a hands-on, hands-dirty approach to security management, considering malware analysis and forensics techniques and tools.
* "Antivirus Evaluation & Testing" continues the D-I-Y theme, discussing at length some of the thorny issues around the evaluation and testing of antimalware software.
* "AVIEN & AVIEWS: the Future" looks at future developments in AVIEN and AVIEWS.

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IT Security Metrics: A Practical Framework for Measuring Security & Protecting Data

Lance Hayden, "IT Security Metrics: A Practical Framework for Measuring Security & Protecting Data"
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | 2010 | ISBN: 0071713409, 0071713417 | 396 pages | PDF | 3,1 MB

Implement an Effective Security Metrics Project or Program

IT Security Metrics provides a comprehensive approach to measuring risks, threats, operational activities, and the effectiveness of data protection in your organization. The book explains how to choose and design effective measurement strategies and addresses the data requirements of those strategies. The Security Process Management Framework is introduced and analytical strategies for security metrics data are discussed. You'll learn how to take a security metrics program and adapt it to a variety of organizational contexts to achieve continuous security improvement over time. Real-world examples of security measurement projects are included in this definitive guide.

* Define security metrics as a manageable amount of usable data
* Design effective security metrics
* Understand quantitative and qualitative data, data sources, and collection and normalization methods
* Implement a programmable approach to security using the Security Process Management Framework
* Analyze security metrics data using quantitative and qualitative methods
* Design a security measurement project for operational analysis of security metrics
* Measure security operations, compliance, cost and value, and people, organizations, and culture
* Manage groups of security measurement projects using the Security Improvement Program
* Apply organizational learning methods to security metrics

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Wireless Network Administration A Beginner's Guide

Wale Soyinka, "Wireless Network Administration A Beginner's Guide"
McGraw-Hill | 2010 | ISBN: 0071639217, 0071639225 | 336 pages | PDF | 3,9 MB

Learn the essentials of wireless networking

Configure, manage, and secure wireless networks using the step-by-step details in this practical resource. Wireless Network Administration: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to work with the latest wireless networking standards, including the 802.11x family, on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. The book covers wireless network planning, design, hardware, services, protocols, device configuration, security, troubleshooting, and more. This hands-on guide will get you started administering wireless networks in no time.

* Get details on regulatory and technical organizations
* Learn about different wireless standards and the basics of RF technologies
* Understand and determine client-side hardware requirements, including chipsets and various wireless interfaces
* Select infrastructure-side wireless hardware, such as antennas, wireless access points (WAPs), residential gateways, switches/controllers, routers, and bridges
* Learn about WLANs, WWANs, WMANs, and WPANs
* Work with standard wireless network protocols--TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6)
* Understand DNS, DHCP, and other supporting infrastructure services
* Secure wireless networks using cryptography
* Configure infrastructure devices, including a wireless access point device and wireless network switches and controllers
* Configure and manage wireless Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux clients
* Plan, design, survey, deploy, and troubleshoot your wireless network

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How to Do Everything iPad

Joli Ballew, "How to Do Everything iPad"
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | 2010 | ISBN: 0071748695, 0071748709 | 332 pages | PDF | 10,1 MB

Tap into every feature of your iPad!

Get the most out of the revolutionary iPad with help from this easy-to-follow guide. Covering both the Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G models, How to Do Everything: iPad shows you how to quickly master the basics, such as customizing your iPad, using the Multi-Touch screen, accessing the Internet through wireless and cellular connections, syncing, and backing up your data. Learn to use Mail, Safari, iBooks, iTunes, Maps, the App Store, and much more. View photos and video, create a slideshow, watch movies, use GPS, and play games. If you're looking for a book as cutting-edge and streamlined as the iPad itself, you found it!

* Configure, register, customize, sync, and back up your iPad
* Select a data plan for your iPad 3G
* Connect to Wi-Fi networks, access the web, and surf with Safari
* Set up Mail and integrate with various email accounts
* Install iBooks and download and read books
* Download and run cool apps from the App Store
* View, manage, and share photos and videos
* Set up iTunes, sync music and media from your computer, download songs, and create playlists
* Rent, purchase, download, and watch movies and TV shows
* Manage your contacts and schedule and keep notes
* Navigate with GPS and Maps
* Discover, download, and play awesome games
* Take advantage of the iPad's built-in accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Zoom

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Master VISUALLY Excel 2010

Elaine Marmel, "Master VISUALLY Excel 2010"
Visual | 2010 | ISBN: 047057769X, 047090173X | 736 pages | PDF | 38,4 MB

The complete visual reference on Excel basics

Aimed at visual learners who are seeking an all-in-one reference that provides in-depth coveage of Excel from a visual viewpoint, this resource delves into all the newest features of Excel 2010. You'll explore Excel with helpful step-by-step instructions that show you, rather than tell you, how to navigate Excel, work with PivotTables and PivotCharts, use macros to streamline work, and collaborate with other users in one document.

* This two-color guide features screen shots with specific, numbered instructions so you can learn the actions you need to perform in order to execute a wide range of Excel 2010 tasks.
* Features beginning, intermediate andadvanced visual coverage of Excel 2010
* Shows you how to enter information into a worksheet, use formulas and functions, find and control formulaic errors, and much more
* Presents more than 1,000 screen shots that demonstrate step-by-step instructions of numerous Excel 2010 tasks

You're encouraged to move at your own pace as you acquire confidence and proficiency with the newest version of Excel.

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Oxford English for Computing (Student's Book with Audio CD)

A course for people studying computer science or working with computers. It covers a wide range of computing areas, giving practice in all four language skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the vocabulary and grammar of the English used in computer science.

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Complex Intelligent Systems and Their Applications

Fatos Xhafa, Leonard Barolli, Petraq J. Papajorgji, "Complex Intelligent Systems and Their Applications"
Springer | 2010 | ISBN: 1441916350 | 271 pages | PDF | 5,6 MB

"Complex Intelligent Systems and Applications" presents the most up-to-date advances in complex, software intensive and intelligent systems. Each self-contained chapter is the contribution of distinguished experts in areas of research relevant to the study of complex, intelligent, and software intensive systems. These contributions focus on the resolution of complex problems from areas of networking, optimization and artificial intelligence. The book is divided into three parts focusing on complex intelligent network systems, efficient resource management in complex systems, and artificial data mining systems. Through the presentation of these diverse areas of application, the volume provides insights into the multidisciplinary nature of complex problems. Throughout the entire book, special emphasis is placed on optimization and efficiency in resource management, network interaction, and intelligent system design. This book presents the most recent interdisciplinary results in this area of research and can serve as a valuable tool for researchers interested in defining and resolving the types of complex problems that arise in networking, optimization, and artificial intelligence.

Key Features of "Complex Intelligent Systems and Their Applications" include:

- Considers the multi-disciplinary nature of complex problems in intelligent systems and a range of state-of-the-art techniques used to resolve these problems.

- Graduate students as well as researchers will find this a useful guide to the most up-to-date techniques available to resolve complex problems in networking, optimization, and artificial intelligence.

- Real life examples presented throughout the book extend the text’s suitability to practitioners.

This book presents the most recent interdisciplinary results in this area of research and can serve as a valuable tool for researchers interested in defining and resolving the types of complex problems that arise in networking, optimization, and artificial intelligence.

Content Level » Research

Keywords » Artificial Intelligence - CISIS Conference - Complex Intelligent Systems - Computational Optimization Methods - Data Mining - Intelligent Network Systems - Nonlinear Optimization Techniques - Software Intensive Systems

Related subjects » Applications - Artificial Intelligence - Communication Networks - Theoretical Computer Science

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