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Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics (Fourteenth Edition)
by Frederick E. Giesecke James E. Novak John Thomas Dygdon Shawna Lockhart Henry Cecil Spencer Ivan Leroy Hill Alva MitchellThe fourteenth edition of Giesecke's Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics is a comprehensive introduction and detailed reference for creating 2D documentation drawings. Expanding on its reputation as a trusted reference for drawing technique, this edition continues to provide excellent integration of illustrations within the text and consistent navigational features that make it easier to refer to important information. This edition illustrates the application of technical drawing skills to real-world work practice, integrates drawing skills with CAD use in a variety of disciplines, and is updated with the most current ASME standards.
Technology in Action (6th edition)
by Alan Evans Kendall Martin Mary Anne PoatsyTechnology in Action engages students by combining a unique teaching approach with rich companion media. The sixth edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in computer technology. With an array of fun and engaging learning tools, Technology in Action teaches students computer fundamentals, from learning Microsoft Office to setting up their own home network.
Print Reading for Welding and Fabrication
by Kevin CorganPRINT READING FOR WELDING AND FABRICATION, First Edition, offers students a simple, logical, easy-to-understand path to reading and understanding the drawings that are most commonly found in the welding and fabrication industries. Each chapter clearly presents objectives and key terms, and offers practical exercises. Each chapter also provides a supplement with bite-size, easy-to-follow explanations of the mathematics that welders need in order to successfully interpret prints. Throughout, the author emphasizes the codes, standards, and industrial practices students will be most likely to encounter. Concepts and terminology from the American Welding Society (AWS) and The Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) are used throughout.
SQL Queries for Mere Mortals: A Hands-on Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL
by John ViescasSQL Queries for Mere Mortals has earned worldwide praise as the clearest, simplest tutorial on writing effective queries with the latest SQL standards and database applications. Now, author John L. Viescas has updated this hands-on classic with even more advanced and valuable techniques. <p><p> Step by step, Viescas guides you through creating reliable queries for virtually any current SQL-based database. He demystifies all aspects of SQL query writing, from simple data selection and filtering to joining multiple tables and modifying sets of data. <p><p> Building on the basics, Viescas shows how to solve challenging real-world problems, including applying multiple complex conditions on one table, performing sophisticated logical evaluations, and using unlinked tables to think “outside the box.” <p><p> In two brand-new chapters, you learn how to perform complex calculations on groups for sophisticated reporting, and how to partition data into windows for more flexible aggregation. <p><p> Practice all you want with downloadable sample databases for today’s versions of Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and the open source MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Whether you’re a DBA, developer, user, or student, there’s no better way to master SQL.
Adobe After Effects CC (Classroom In A Book )
by Lisa Fridsma Brie GyncildAdobe After Effects CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release) is part of the official training series for Adobe graphics and publishing software, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. The lessons are designed to let you learn at your own pace. <P><P>If you're new to Adobe After Effects, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and features you'll need to master the program. And if you've been using Adobe After Effects for a while, you'll find that Classroom in a Book teaches many advanced features, including tips and techniques for using the latest version. <P><P>Although each lesson provides step-by-step instructions for creating a specific-project, there's room for exploration and experimentation. You can follow the book from start to finish, or do only the lessons that match your interests and needs. Each lesson concludes with a review section summarizing what you've covered.
Adobe Indesign CC Classroom In A Book (2018 Release)
by Kelly Kordes Anton Tina DeJarldClassroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program does—an official training series from Adobe Systems Incorporated, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. Adobe InDesign CC Classroom in a Book contains 16 lessons that cover the basics, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you.
Adobe Illustrator CC (Classroom In A Book)
by Brian WoodAdobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book® (2018 release) is part of the official training series for Adobe graphics and publishing software developed with the support of Adobe product experts. The features and exercises in this book are based on Illustrator CC (2018 release). <p><p> The lessons are designed so that you can learn at your own pace. If you're new to Adobe Illustrator, you'll learn the fundamentals you need to master to put the application to work. If you are an experienced user, you'll find that Classroom in a Book® teaches many advanced features, including tips and techniques for using the latest version of Adobe Illustrator. <p> Although each lesson provides step-by-step instructions for creating a specific project, there's room for exploration and experimentation. You can follow the book from start to finish or do only the lessons that correspond to your interests and needs. Each lesson concludes with a review section to quiz you on what was covered.
Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book (Classroom in a Book Ser.)
by Andrew Faulkner Conrad ChavezCreative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop choose Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release) from Adobe Press. The 15 project-based lessons show key step-by-step techniques for working in Photoshop, including how to correct, enhance, and distort digital images, create image composites, and prepare images for print and the web. <P><P>In addition to learning the essential elements of the Photoshop interface, this revised edition for the 2018 release covers features like search capabilities, Content-Aware Crop, Select and Mask, Face-Aware Liquify, designing with multiple artboards, creating and organizing enhanced brush presets, and much more! <P><P>The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases relevant new features for Creative Cloud customers. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and multiple-choice quizzes.
Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion
by Hal Abelson Ken Ledeen Harry Lewis Wendy SeltzerWhat you must know to protect yourself today. <p><p>The digital technology explosion has blown everything to bits--and the blast has provided new challenges and opportunities. This second edition of Blown to Bits delivers the knowledge you need to take greater control of your information environment and thrive in a world that's coming whether you like it or not. <p><p>Straight from internationally respected Harvard/MIT experts, this plain-English bestseller has been fully revised for the latest controversies over social media, “fake news,” big data, cyberthreats, privacy, artificial intelligence and machine learning, self-driving cars, the Internet of Things, and much more. <p><p>Discover who owns all that data about you―and what they can infer from it. Learn to challenge algorithmic decisions. See how close you can get to sending truly secure messages. Decide whether you really want always-on cameras and microphones. Explore the realities of Internet free speech. Protect yourself against out-of-control technologies (and the powerful organizations that wield them). <p><p>You will find clear explanations, practical examples, and real insight into what digital tech means to you--as an individual, and as a citizen.
Technology in Action
by Alan Evans Kendall Martin Mary Anne PoatsyAuthors know how readers learn today and help them focus on tasks that they can apply immediately in the workplace, the classroom, and at home. <P><P>The 15th Edition uses practical content, hands-on projects, and coverage of artificial intelligence to provide an engaging learning experience. This in turn helps learners be more prepared, and provides them with the skills they need to be digitally literate in their everyday lives and in the workplace.
Data Structures And Abstractions With Java
by Frank M. Carrano Timothy M. HenryUsing the latest features of Java 5, this unique object-oriented presentation introduces readers to data structures via thirty, manageable chapters. KEY FeaturesTOPICS: Introduces each ADT in its own chapter, including examples or applications. Provides aA variety of exercises and projects, plus additional self-assessment questions throughout. the text Includes generic data types as well as enumerations, for-each loops, the interface Iterable, the class Scanner, assert statements, and autoboxing and unboxing. Identifies important Java code as a Listing. Provides Notes and Programming Tips in each chapter. For programmers and software engineers interested in learning more about data structures and abstractions.
Essentials Of Mis, Student Value Edition
by Kenneth C. Laudon Jane LaudonEssentials of MIS is an in-depth look at how today's businesses use information technologies and systems to achieve their corporate objectives. Current real-world business cases illustrate how companies have identified, and ultimately solved, key business challenges using information systems and technologies. Through the use of Essentials of MIS, you will be able to participate in, and even lead, management discussions of information systems for a firm. <P><P> The 13th Edition consists of 12 chapters with hands-on projects that cover the most essential topics in MIS. In addition to the core text, this edition includes a Video Case Package consisting of 28 video case studies and 10 instructional videos to illustrate business uses of information systems, explain new technologies, and explore concepts. The knowledge and information in this book will be most valuable throughout your business career.
Starting Out With Java: From Control Structures Through Objects (What's New In Computer Science Ser.)
by Tony GaddisIn Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Objects , Gaddis covers procedural programming-control structures and methods-before introducing object-oriented programming. As with all Gaddis texts, clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real-world examples, and an abundance of exercises appear in every chapter.
Java How To Program, Late Objects
by Paul Deitel Harvey DeitelThe Deitels’ groundbreaking How to Program series offers unparalleled breadth and depth of programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming concepts and intermediate-level topics for further study. Java How to Program, Late Objects, 11th Edition, presents leading-edge computing technologies using the Deitel signature live-code approach, which demonstrates concepts in hundreds of complete working programs. The 11th Edition presents updated coverage of Java SE 8 and new Java SE 9 capabilities, including JShell, the Java Module System, and other key Java 9 topics. [Java How to Program, Early Objects, 11th Edition also is available.]
Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Data Structures (What's New in Computer Science)
by Tony Gaddis Godfrey MugandaProvide a step-by-step introduction to programming in Java Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Data Structures provides a step-by-step introduction to programming in Java. This text is designed to be used in a 2 or 3 semester sequence and covers everything from the fundamentals of Java programming to algorithms and data structures. As with all Gaddis texts, every chapter contains clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real-world examples, and an abundance of exercises. With the 4th Edition, JavaFX has replaced Swing as the standard GUI library for Java in chapters that focus on GUI development. The Swing and Applet material from the previous edition is available online.
Logic Pro X 10. 3 - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Music Production (Apple Pro Training )
by David Nahmani<P>The Apple-Certified Way to Learn <P>Record, arrange, mix, produce, and polish your music with this bestselling, Apple-certified guide to Logic Pro X 10.3. Veteran producer and composer David Nahmani uses step-by-step, project-based instructions and straightforward explanations to teach everything from basic music creation to sophisticated production techniques. Using the book’s downloadable lesson files and Logic Pro X, you’ll begin making music in the first lesson. <P>From there, you’ll learn to record audio and MIDI, create and edit sequences, and master mixing and automation techniques such as submixing with Track Stacks or the practical uses of true stereo panning. You will create both acoustic and electronic virtual drum performances using Drummer tracks with Drum Kit Designer and Drum Machine Designer. You’ll use Logic Pro X MIDI plug-ins and Smart Controls to control software synthesizers from a MIDI controller or an iPad. Flex Time will allow you to precisely edit the timing of notes inside an audio recording, and you’ll explore Flex Pitch to correct the pitch of a vocal recording. Finally, you’ll mix, automate, and master the song, using plug-ins to process only selected sections or entire tracks, giving your audio creations the final polish needed to achieve a professional sound. <P>Downloadable lesson and media files allow you to perform the hands-on exercises. <br>Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks. <br>Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast. <br>Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time. <br>Chapter review questions help you prepare for the Logic Pro X 10.3 certification exam. <P>The Apple Pro Training Series is both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum of the Apple Training and Certification program. Upon completing the course material in this guide, you can become Apple Certified by passing the Logic Pro X 10.3 certification exam at an Apple Authorized Training Provider. To find an Apple Authorized Training Provider near you, please visit training.apple.com. <P>Also in the Apple Pro Training Series: <br>Final Cut Pro X 10.3 <br>Pages, Numbers, and Keynote <br>macOS Support Essentials
Integrating Educational Technology Into Teaching
by M. Roblyer Joan HughesA balance of theory, research, and classroom practice helps teachers understand the most effective ways to integrate educational technology Long recognized in the field as the leading educational technology text, Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching links technology integration strategies to specific learning theories, shows pre- and in-service teachers how to plan for technology integration, and offers opportunities to practice integrating technology by designing curriculum to meet teaching and learning needs. Carefully selected exercises, sample lessons, and recommended resources encourage teachers to reflect on their practice as they develop the insights, knowledge, and skills they need to infuse technology across all disciplines. The 8th Edition features updated technology integration and assessment frameworks, helping teachers employ technology in a way that revitalizes students’ interest and engagement in learning. Throughout the book, content is updated to align with the latest ISTE Standards for Educators and Students and showcases the most current tools, methods, and ideas shaping the role of technology in education. Integrating Educational Technology into Teachingis also available via Revel™–an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Introduction To Java Programming And Data Structures: Comprehensive Version
by Y. Daniel LiangThis text is intended for a 1-semester CS1 course sequence. The Brief Version contains the first 18 chapters of the Comprehensive Version. The first 13 chapters are appropriate for preparing the AP Computer Science exam. Coverage of Java and programming make this a useful reference for beginning programmers and IT professionals. Daniel Liang teaches concepts of problem-solving and object-oriented programming using a fundamentals-first approach. Beginning programmers learn critical problem-solving techniques then move on to grasp the key concepts of object-oriented, GUI programming, advanced GUI and Web programming using Java. Liang approaches Java GUI programming using JavaFX, not only because JavaFX is much simpler for new Java programmers to learn and use but because it has replaced Swing as the new GUI tool for developing cross-platform-rich Internet applications on desktop computers, on hand-held devices, and on the Web. Additionally, for instructors, JavaFXprovides a better teaching tool for demonstrating object-oriented programming.
Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom In A Book (2017 Release)
by Maxim JagoCreative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2017 release) choose Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2017 release) from Adobe Press. The 18 project-based lessons in this book show users step-by-step the key techniques for working in Premiere Pro. Learn to edit video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 and get the most out of your workflow. Take a project from beginning to end and learn to organize media, add audio, create transitions, produce titles, and add effects. Take your projects further by sweetening and mixing sound, compositing footage, adjusting color, using advanced editing techniques, managing projects, working with 360 video for VR headsets, exporting, and much more. The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases new features for Creative Cloud customers. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and interactive multiple-choice quizzes. As always with the Classroom in a Book, Instructor Notes are available for teachers to download.
Adobe Photoshop CC
by Andrew Faulkner Conrad ChavezAdobe® Photoshop® CC, the benchmark for digital imaging excellence, provides strong performance, powerful image editing features, and an intuitive interface. Adobe Camera Raw, included with Photoshop CC, offers flexibility and control as you work with raw images as well as TIFF and JPEG images.
Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom In A Book (2017 Release)
by Brian WoodCreative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator CC (2017 release) choose Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2017 release) from the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks from Adobe Press. The 15 project-based lessons in this book show users step-by-step the key techniques for working in Illustrator. Build a strong foundation for working with Adobe Illustrator CC by following hands-on projects for creating logos, illustrations, and posters. Learn how to use the Shaper tool and Live Shapes along with dynamic symbols to streamline graphics creation. Create website assets and export them in multiple formats to support modern responsive web designs. From exacting illustration to more free-form painting, you'll gain vital Illustrator skills as you progress through the lessons. The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases new features for Creative Cloud customers. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and interactive multiple-choice quizzes. As always with the Classroom in a Book, Instructor Notes are available for teachers to download.
Introduction to MATLAB
by Delores EtterThis book is appropriate for use as an introductory engineering text or as a supplemental text in an advanced course. It is also useful as a professional reference. The text will introduce engineering problem solving with the following objectives: (i) Present a consistent methodology for solving engineering problems; (ii) Describe the exceptional computational and visualization capabilities of MATLAB; and (iii) Illustrate the problem-solving process through a variety of engineering examples and applications. Throughout the text, emphasis is placed on incorporating real-world engineering and scientific examples with solutions and usable code. Each chapter ends with a Summary that reviews the topics covered and includes a list of Key Terms. A MATLAB Summary lists all the special symbols, commands, and functions defined in the chapter. Hints are provided to help the student avoid some of the common errors.
A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology
by Sara Baase Timothy M. HenryFor courses in Computer Ethics and Computers and Society. An objective study of technology ethics that inspires critical thinking and debate, <p><p> In Gift of Fire, A: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology, Sara Baase presents a balanced exploration of the social, legal, philosophical, ethical, political, constitutional, and economic implications of computing and the controversies they raise. With an objective computer scientist's perspective, and with historical context for many issues, Baase covers the issues readers will face both as members of a technological society and as professionals in computer-related fields. A primary goal is to develop computer professionals who understand the implications of what they create and how it fits into society at large. This text encourages readers to think about the ethics and philosophical direction behind topics but doesn't lead students to conclusions. <p><p>The 5th Edition contains updated material on new topics and examples, outdated material has been removed, and several topics have been reorganized. New material appears throughout, including material on current trending topics such as drones and autonomous cars.
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
by Stuart Russell Peter NorvigArtificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (AIMA) is a university textbook on artificial intelligence, written by Stuart J. Russell and Peter Norvig. It was first published in 1995 and the fourth edition of the book was released 28 April 2020. It is used in over 1400 universities worldwide and has been called "the most popular artificial intelligence textbook in the world". It is considered the standard text in the field of artificial intelligence. The book is intended for an undergraduate audience but can also be used for graduate-level studies with the suggestion of adding some of the primary sources listed in the extensive bibliography.
