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Introduction to Computer Security
by Roberto Tamassia Michael T. GoodrichThis book is intended to provide an introduction to general principles of computer security from an applied viewpoint, common cyberattacks, including viruses, worms, password crackers, keystroke loggers, denial-of-service, DNS cache poisoning, port scanning, spoofing, and phishing.
Introduction to Computers and Information Technology
by Pearson Learning Solutions StaffIntroduction to Computers and Information Technology teaches essential computer technology concepts and skills. This text helps student build a concrete understanding of how computers work and how various types of computing devices and accessories are used in school, work, and at home. The book consists of three principle sections: Computing Fundamental explores hardware and software basics, input and output devices, storage, and operating systems. Applications teaches introductory skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation programs, and mutlimedia. Communications and Networks covers the latest in communications devices including smart phones and personal digital assistants as well as the network technology they run on.
Introduction to Computing and Programming In Python: A Multimedia Approach
by Barbara Ericson Mark GuzdialThis book is a uniquely researched and up-to-date volume that is widely recognized for its successful introduction to the subject of Media Computation. Emphasizing creativity, classroom interaction, and in-class programming examples, the book takes a bold and unique approach to computation that engages students and applies the subject matter to the relevancy of digital media. <p><p> The Fourth Edition teaches students to program in an effort to communicate via social computing outlets, providing a unique approach that serves the interests of a broad range of students. Key Topics: Introduction to Computer Science and Media Computation; Introduction to Programming; Creating and Modifying Text; Modifying Pictures Using Loops; Picture Techniques with Selection; Modifying Pixels by Position; Modifying Sounds Using Loops; Modifying Samples in a Range; Making Sounds by Combining Pieces; Building Bigger Programs; Manipulating Text with Methods and Files; Advanced Text Techniques: Web and Information; Making Text for the Web; Creating and Modifying Movies; Speed; Functional Programming; Object Oriented Programming. <p><p> This book is useful for anyone interested in learning computer programming.
Introduction to Contemporary Special Education: New Horizons
by Deborah Smith Naomi Tyler Kimberly SkowIntroduction to Contemporary Special Education: New Horizons presents an introduction to the professional practices, trends, and research that define contemporary special education while also conveying the diversity and excitement of this changing field.
Introduction to Contracts, Sales and Product Liability
by Jethro K. Lieberman Don Mayer Daniel M. Warner George J. SiedelMayer, Warner, Siedel and Lieberman's Introduction to Contracts, Sales and Product Liability is an up-to-date textbook that includes legal issues that are covered in an introductory business law course. The text is organized to permit instructors to tailor the materials to their particular approach. The authors take special care to engage students by relating law to everyday events with their clear, concise and readable style.
Introduction to Cosmology
by Barbara RydenThis second edition of Introduction to Cosmology is an exciting update of an award-winning textbook. It is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate students in physics and astronomy, but is also useful as a supplementary text at higher levels. It explains modern cosmological concepts, such as dark energy, in the context of the Big Bang theory. Its clear, lucid writing style, with a wealth of useful everyday analogies, makes it exceptionally engaging. Emphasis is placed on the links between theoretical concepts of cosmology and the observable properties of the universe, building deeper physical insights in the reader. The second edition includes recent observational results, fuller descriptions of special and general relativity, expanded discussions of dark energy, and a new chapter on baryonic matter that makes up stars and galaxies. It is an ideal textbook for the era of precision cosmology in the accelerating universe. Written in an engaging style, using clear explanations and analogies to help students connect cosmology to everyday life Fits well to introductory cosmology courses, without requiring advanced mathematics or any prior study of astronomy Includes creative end-of-chapter problems that have been class-tested on students, with an instructor's manual featuring solutions available via www.cambridge.org/cosmology
Introduction to Criminal Justice (4th Edition Update)
by Robert M. Bohm Keith N. HaleyIntroduction to Criminal Justice, Fourth Edition update is not just for students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice. It is also for students who simply want to learn more about this important social institution, which is vital to a free and democratic society. All citizens need to know their legal rights and responsibilities.
Introduction to Criminal Justice, Fifteenth Edition
by Larry J. Siegel John L. WorrallINTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Fifteenth Edition, gives readers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the police, courts, and correctional systems while equipping them with a solid understanding of criminal justice concepts. With its objective presentation and to-the-point writing style, the text effectively guides readers through the intricate workings of the processes of justice as well as key policy issues. The book also includes an emphasis on today's criminal justice careers, offering insights from numerous professionals on the rewards and realities of their jobs.
Introduction to Criminology: A Text/Reader
by Craig Hemmens Anthony WalshIntroduction to Criminology: A Text/Reader, Fourth Edition offers students a unique, comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to the study of criminology. Anthony Walsh and Craig Hemmens provide the best of both worlds—a brief, authored text with carefully selected and edited accompanying readings. Covering both classic and contemporary research in criminology, each reading shows students how to use current research to better understand criminal behavior. Students also gain an interdisciplinary perspective of crime and criminality by exploring the latest theories, concepts, and research from sociology, psychology, genetics, evolutionary biology, and the neurosciences.
Introduction to Culinary Arts
by Jerry Gleason Institute of America Culinary Art StaffIntroduction to Culinary Arts, Second Edition, covers everything from culinary theory and management to sanitation and safety to nutrition and food science to culinary and baking techniques, instilling practical knowledge and skills that students can apply throughout their career.
Introduction to Culinary Arts, Student Edition
by The Culinary Institute of AmericaNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>The Culinary Institute of America, a leader in culinary excellence for over 60 years, takes your high school students through a journey from a culinary arts student through employability. Introduction to Culinary Arts provides a solid foundation in culinary arts with a wealth of features that spotlight the important information. This powerful text also addresses culinary management and business skills.
Introduction to Deaf Culture (PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON DEAFNESS: EVIDENCE AND APPLICATIONS)
by Thomas K. HolcombThomas K. Holcomb's highly successful textbook on Deaf culture has been fully revised and updated in this second edition. The changes reflect those in the field and include three new chapters focusing on the impact of technology on the Deaf experience, the roles of allies in supporting the Deaf community, and the diversity that exists in the Deaf community. Also new to this edition is an ASL summary of each chapter, making the book accessible in two languages that are important in the Deaf community, ASL and English. The book provides a broad yet in-depth exploration of how Deaf people are best understood from a cultural perspective. It explores the tension between the Deaf and disabled communities, the cultural norms of the Deaf community, Deaf art and literature, the solutions being offered by the medical and Deaf communities for effective living as Deaf individuals, and an analysis of the universality of the Deaf experience. As a member of a multigenerational Deaf family with a lifetime of experience living bi-culturally among Deaf and hearing people, author Thomas K. Holcomb enhances the academic discussions with engaging stories and the poetry and art of Deaf individuals. In addition to being used in college-level courses, this book can also help parents and educators of Deaf children understand the world of Deaf culture. It offers a beautiful introduction to the ways Deaf people effectively manage their lives in a world full of people who hear.
Introduction to Design
by Alan PipesFrom the author of Production for Graphic Designers 3e, this book provides an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of art and design. With a wide range of illustrations, Alan Pipes demonstrates in Part 1 (Elements) how an artist or designer fills a blank canvas, nothingness, with points, lines, shapes, textures, and colors in order to create a sense of space, time, and motion. Part 2 (Rules) reveals how to develop unity and harmony, balance, scale, and proportion, contrast and emphasis, and rhythm-all in the quest for a satisfying illusion. In addition, the author demonstrates his formidable knowledge of computer-aided art and design, supplementing it with his own color or black-white diagrams. This book is ideal for students embarking on courses in graphic design, fine art, and illustration-as well as allied courses in interior design, fashion design, textile design, industrial design, product design, and printmaking.
Introduction to Differential Geometry and Riemannian Geometry (Mathematical Expositions #16)
by Erwin KreyszigThis book provides an introduction to the differential geometry of curves and surfaces in three-dimensional Euclidean space and to n-dimensional Riemannian geometry. Based on Kreyszig's earlier book Differential Geometry, it is presented in a simple and understandable manner with many examples illustrating the ideas, methods, and results.<P><P> Among the topics covered are vector and tensor algebra, the theory of surfaces, the formulae of Weingarten and Gauss, geodesics, mappings of surfaces and their applications, and global problems. A thorough investigation of Reimannian manifolds is made, including the theory of hypersurfaces. <P> Interesting problems are provided and complete solutions are given at the end of the book together with a list of the more important formulae. Elementary calculus is the sole prerequisite for the understanding of this detailed and complete study in mathematics.
Introduction to Disability Studies
by David JohnstoneAn introductory text that explores the current issues in the lives and circumstances of disabled people, their careers, and those who intend to work in the caring services. Explores and analyzes quality of life factors, the emergence of rights, and the strengths and weakness of community care provisions. Also provides examples of individual oppressions and success stories, and suggests how disabled and non-disabled people can collaborate in the development of inclusive communities and neighborhoods. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (6th Edition, Annotated Student’s Edition)
by Eva L. EssaThe book provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood education that is solidly based on current research and theories. The text, inter alia, examines curriculum and the fostering of creativity, as well as physical, cognitive, language, and social development--and every facet of early childhood education is examined and explained. This extensively revised edition includes new standards and accountability in the field of early childhood education.
Introduction to Econometrics: Principles and Applications (3rd Edition)
by Wallace E. Oates Harry H. KelejianIntroduction To Econometrics: Principles And Applications
Introduction to Economic Analysis
by R. Preston McafeeThis book presents introductory economics ("principles") material using standard mathematical tools, including calculus. It is designed for a relatively sophisticated undergraduate who has not taken a basic university course in economics. It also contains the standard intermediate microeconomics material and some material that ought to be standard but is not. The book can easily serve as an intermediate microeconomics text. The focus of this book is on the conceptual tools and not on fluff. Most microeconomics texts are mostly fluff and the fluff market is exceedingly over-served by $100+ texts. In contrast, this book reflects the approach actually adopted by the majority of economists for understanding economic activity. There are lots of models and equations and no pictures of economists.
Introduction to Economic Analysis
by R. Preston Mcafee Tracy R. LewisThis book presents standard intermediate microeconomics material and some material that, in the authors' view, ought to be standard but is not. Introductory economics material is integrated. Standard mathematical tools, including calculus, are used throughout. The book easily serves as an intermediate microeconomics text, and can be used for a relatively sophisticated undergraduate who has not taken a basic university course in economics. The focus of this book is on the conceptual tools and not on fluff. As such, it reflects the approach actually adopted by the majority of economists for understanding economic activity. There are lots of models and equations, and no pictures of economists ;-) Economic analysis is used in many situations. When British Petroleum sets the price for Alaskan crude oil, it uses an estimated demand model, both for gasoline consumers and also for the refineries to which BP sells. Economic analysis was used by experts in the antitrust suit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice both to understand Microsoft s incentive to foreclose (eliminate from the market) rival Netscape and consumer behavior in the face of alleged foreclosure. Stock market analysts use economic models to forecast the profits of companies to predict the price of their stocks. When the government forecasts the budget deficit or considers a change in environmental regulations, it uses economic models. This book presents the building blocks of the models in common use by an army of economists thousands of times per day. This book, plus econometrics, provides most of the economic analysis tools to take upper division economics courses of any type.
Introduction to Economic Analysis
by R. Preston Mcafee Tracy R. LewisThis book presents standard intermediate microeconomics material and some material that, in the authors' view, ought to be standard but is not. Introductory economics material is integrated. Standard mathematical tools, including calculus, are used throughout. The book easily serves as an intermediate microeconomics text, and can be used for a relatively sophisticated undergraduate who has not taken a basic university course in economics. The focus of this book is on the conceptual tools and not on fluff. As such, it reflects the approach actually adopted by the majority of economists for understanding economic activity. There are lots of models and equations, and no pictures of economists ;-) Economic analysis is used in many situations. When British Petroleum sets the price for Alaskan crude oil, it uses an estimated demand model, both for gasoline consumers and also for the refineries to which BP sells. Economic analysis was used by experts in the antitrust suit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice both to understand Microsoft s incentive to foreclose (eliminate from the market) rival Netscape and consumer behavior in the face of alleged foreclosure. Stock market analysts use economic models to forecast the profits of companies to predict the price of their stocks. When the government forecasts the budget deficit or considers a change in environmental regulations, it uses economic models. This book presents the building blocks of the models in common use by an army of economists thousands of times per day. This book, plus econometrics, provides most of the economic analysis tools to take upper division economics courses of any type.
Introduction to Education Studies
by Dr Steve Bartlett Dr Diana M BurtonEducation Studies is a broad, multi-disciplinary and rapidly growing field. Introduction to Education Studies has proven itself to be the key text for students of the subject for over a decade, leading readers through the field's key strands, concepts and applications without assuming any prior knowledge. <P><P> Bartlett and Burton provide first-time students and those engaged in more advanced aspects of the subject with all the tools that they need to approach Education Studies and also encourage a critical, questioning approach which will put them in good stead for further study and professional practice.<P> The new edition includes:<P> * A new chapter on globalisation and international comparative education <P> * A new companion website featuring online journal articles relating to each chapter <P> * More guidance on how to critique research <P> * More 'Reader Reflection' boxes, encouraging students to reflect on their own practice throughout <P> * A new framework for analysing policy <P> * New sections within the curriculum and the history of schooling chapters reflecting the latest UK developments<P> * Complete update of education policy issues <P> Additional online resources at www.uk.sagepub.com/bartlett3e<P> Also available are free journal articles accompanying each chapter of the book, enabling discussion and further reading to deepen students knowlege of each chapter subject.<P> Steve Bartlett is Professor of Education Studies at the University of Wolverhampton.<P> Diana Burton is Professor of Education and Pro Vice Chancellor at Liverpool John Moores University.
Introduction to Electrodynamics (4th Edition)
by David J. GriffithsFor junior/senior-level electricity and magnetism courses. This book is known for its clear, concise, and accessible coverage of standard topics in a logical and pedagogically sound order. The highly polished Fourth Edition features a clear, accessible treatment of the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory, providing a sound platform for the exploration of related applications (ac circuits, antennas, transmission lines, plasmas, optics, etc. ). Its lean and focused approach employs numerous new examples and problems.
