NEW CS REFERENCE BOOKS
Handbook of Real Time and Embedded Systems

Author	edited by Insup Lee, Joseph Y-T. Leung, Sang H. Son
Place of Publication	Boca Raton
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Chapman & Hall/CRC

Real-time and embedded systems are essential to our lives, from controlling car engines and regulating traffic lights to monitoring plane takeoffs and landings to providing up-to-the-minute stock quotes. Bringing together researchers from both academia and industry, the Handbook of Real-Time and Embedded Systems provides comprehensive coverage of the most advanced and timely topics in the field.

The book focuses on several major areas of real-time and embedded systems. It examines real-time scheduling and resource management issues and explores the programming languages, paradigms, operating systems, and middleware for these systems. The handbook also presents challenges encountered in wireless sensor networks and offers ways to solve these problems. It addresses key matters associated with real-time data services and reviews the formalisms, methods, and tools used in real-time and embedded systems. In addition, the book considers how these systems are applied in various fields, including adaptive cruise control in the automobile industry.

With its essential material and integration of theory and practice, the Handbook of Real-Time and Embedded Systems facilitates advancements in this area so that the services we rely on can continue to operate successfully.

Handbook of software engineering & knowledge engineering, vol. 1

Author	edited by S.K. Chang
Place of Publication	River Edge, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2001
Publisher	World Scientific

This is the first handbook to cover comprehensively both software engineering and knowledge engineering — two important fields that have become interwoven in recent years. Over 60 international experts have contributed to the book. Each chapter has been written in such a way that a practitioner of software engineering and knowledge engineering can easily understand and obtain useful information. Each chapter covers one topic and can be read independently of other chapters, providing both a general survey of the topic and an in-depth exposition of the state of the art. Practitioners will find this handbook useful when looking for solutions to practical problems. Researchers can use it for quick access to the background, current trends and most important references regarding a certain topic.

Volume One covers the basic principles and applications of software engineering and knowledge engineering.

Handbook of software engineering & knowledge engineering, vol. 2

Author	edited by S.K. Chang
Place of Publication	River Edge, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2001
Publisher	World Scientific

This is the first handbook to cover comprehensively both software engineering and knowledge engineering — two important fields that have become interwoven in recent years. Over 60 international experts have contributed to the book. Each chapter has been written in such a way that a practitioner of software engineering and knowledge engineering can easily understand and obtain useful information. Each chapter covers one topic and can be read independently of other chapters, providing both a general survey of the topic and an in-depth exposition of the state of the art. Practitioners will find this handbook useful when looking for solutions to practical problems. Researchers can use it for quick access to the background, current trends and most important references regarding a certain topic.

Volume One covers the basic principles and applications of software engineering and knowledge engineering.

NEW CS CIRCULATION BOOKS
Least squares support vector machines

Author	Johan A.K. Suykens … [et al.].
Place of Publication	River Edge, NJ
Date of Publication	c2002
Publisher	World Scientific

This book focuses on Least Squares Support Vector Machines (LS-SVMs) which are reformulations to standard SVMs. LS-SVMs are closely related to regularization networks and Gaussian processes but additionally emphasize and exploit primal-dual interpretations from optimization theory. The authors explain the natural links between LS-SVM classifiers and kernel Fisher discriminant analysis. Bayesian inference of LS-SVM models is discussed, together with methods for imposing spareness and employing robust statistics.

The framework is further extended towards unsupervised learning by considering PCA analysis and its kernel version as a one-class modelling problem. This leads to new primal-dual support vector machine formulations for kernel PCA and kernel CCA analysis. Furthermore, LS-SVM formulations are given for recurrent networks and control. In general, support vector machines may pose heavy computational challenges for large data sets. For this purpose, a method of fixed size LS-SVM is proposed where the estimation is done in the primal space in relation to a Nystrom sampling with active selection of support vectors. The methods are illustrated with several examples.

Multiagent systems : a modern approach to distributed artificial intelligence

Author	edited by Gerhard Weiss
Place of Publication	Cambridge, Mass.
Date of Publication	c1999
Publisher	MIT Press

This is the first comprehensive introduction to multiagent systems and contemporary distributed artificial intelligence that is suitable as a textbook.

Principles of artificial neural networks, 2nd ed.

Author	Daniel Graupe
Place of Publication	Singapore Hackensack, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	World Scientific

The book should serve as a text for a university graduate course or for an advanced undergraduate course on neural networks in engineering and computer science departments. It should also serve as a self-study course for engineers and computer scientists in the industry. Covering major neural network approaches and architectures with the theories, this text presents detailed case studies for each of the approaches, accompanied with complete computer codes and the corresponding computed results. The case studies are designed to allow easy comparison of network performance to illustrate strengths and weaknesses of the different networks.

Principles of quantum computation and information

Author	Giuliano Benenti and Giulio Casati, Giuliano Strini
Place of Publication	Singapore, Hackensack, N. J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	World Scientific

Quantum computation and information is a new, rapidly developing interdisciplinary field. Its fundamental concepts and central results may not be easily understood without facing numerous technical details. Building on the basic concepts introduced in Vol I, this second volume deals with various important aspects, both theoretical and experimental, of quantum computation and information in depth. The areas include quantum data compression, accessible information, entanglement concentration, limits to quantum computation due to decoherence, quantum error-correction, and the first experimental implementations of quantum information protocols. This volume also includes a selection of special topics: chaos and quantum to classical transition, quantum trajectories, quantum computation and quantum chaos, and the Zeno effect.

Graph algorithms and applications 2

Author	editors, Giuseppe Liotta, Roberto Tamassia, Iaonnis G Tollis
Place of Publication	Singapore
Date of Publication	c2004
Publisher	World Scientific

This book contains Volumes 4 and 5 of the Journal of Graph Algorithms and Applications (JGAA). The first book of this series, Graph Algorithms and Applications I, published in March 2002, contains Volumes 1-3 of JGAA. JGAA is a peer-reviewed scientific journal devoted to the publication of high-quality research papers on the analysis, design, implementation, and applications of graph algorithms. Areas of interest include computational biology, computational geometry, computer graphics, computer-aided design, computer and interconnection networks, constraint systems, databases, graph drawing, graph embedding and layout, knowledge representation, multimedia, software engineering, telecommunications networks, user interfaces and visualization, and VLSI circuit design. The journal is supported by distinguished advisory and editorial boards, has high scientific standards, and takes advantage of current electronic document technology. The electronic version of JGAA is available on the Web at http: //www.cs.brown.edu/publications/jgaa/. Graph Algorithms and Applications 2 presents contributions from prominent authors and includes selected papers from the Dagstuhl Seminar on Graph Algorithms and Applications and the Symposium on Graph Drawing in 1998. All papers in the book have extensive diagrams and offer a unique treatment of graph algorithms focusing on the important applications.

Geometric computation

Author	editors Falai Chen, Dongming Wang
Place of Publication	River Edge, NJ
Date of Publication	c2004
Publisher	World Scientific

This book contains tutorial surveys and original research contributions in geometric computing, modeling, and reasoning. Highlighting the role of algebraic computation, it covers: surface blending, implicitization, and parametrization; automated deduction with Clifford algebra and in real geometry; and exact geometric computation. Basic techniques, advanced methods, and new findings are presented coherently, with many examples and illustrations. Using this book the reader will easily cross the frontiers of symbolic computation, computer-aided geometric design, and automated reasoning. The book is also a valuable reference for people working in other relevant areas, such as scientific computing, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence.

NEW EEE CIRCULATION BOOKS
Feedback control of dynamic bipedal robot locomotion

Author	Eric R. Westervelt … [et al.]
Place of Publication	Boca Raton
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	CRC Press

Bipedal locomotion is among the most difficult challenges in control engineering. Most books treat the subject from a quasi-static perspective, overlooking the hybrid nature of bipedal mechanics. Feedback Control of Dynamic Bipedal Robot Locomotion is the first book to present a comprehensive and mathematically sound treatment of feedback design for achieving stable, agile, and efficient locomotion in bipedal robots. In this unique and groundbreaking treatise, expert authors lead you systematically through every step of the process, including: -Mathematical modeling of walking and running gaits in planar robots -Analysis of periodic orbits in hybrid systems -Design and analysis of feedback systems for achieving stable periodic motions -Algorithms for synthesizing feedback controllers -Detailed simulation examples -Experimental implementations on two bipedal test beds The elegance of the authors’ approach is evident in the marriage of control theory and mechanics, uniting control-based presentation and mathematical custom with a mechanics-based approach to the problem and computational rendering. Concrete examples and numerous illustrations complement and clarify the mathematical discussion. A supporting Web site offers links to videos of several experiments along with MATLAB(R) code for several of the models. This one-of-a-kind book builds a solid understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of truly dynamic locomotion in planar bipedal robots.

Practical and experimental robotics

Author	Ferat Sahin, Pushkin Kachroo
Place of Publication	Boca Raton
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	CRC Press

Taking a completely hands-on approach, using cheap and easily available robotics kits, Practical and Experimental Robotics provides a detailed exploration of the construction, theory, and experiments for different types of robots. With topics ranging from basic stamp microcontrollers to biped and propeller based robots, the text contains laboratory experiments, examples with solutions, and case studies. The authors begin with a review of the essential elements of electronics and mechanics. They describe the basic mechanical construction and electrical control of the robot, then give at least one example of how to operate the robot using microcontrollers or software. The book includes a reference chapter on Basic Stamp Microcontollers with example code pieces and a chapter completely devoted to PC interfacing. Each chapter begins with the fundamentals, then moves on to advanced topics, thus building a foundation for learning from the ground up. Building a bridge between technicians who have hands-on experience and engineers with a deeper insight into the workings, the book covers a range of machines, from arm, wheel, and leg robots to flying robots and robotic submarines and boats. Unlike most books in this field, this one offers a complete set of topics from electronics, mechanics, and computer interface and programming, making it an independent source for knowledge and understanding of robotics.

Bio-inspired emergent control of locomotion systems

Author	Mattia Frasca, Paolo Arena, Luigi Fortuna
Place of Publication	Singapore, River Edge, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2004
Publisher	World Scientific

This book deals with locomotion control of biologically inspired robots realized through an analog circuital paradigm as cellular nonlinear networks. It presents a general methodology for the control of bio-inspired robots and several case studies, as well as describes a new approach to motion control and the related circuit architecture. “Bio-inspired Emergent Control of Locomotion Systems provides researchers with a guide to the fundamentals of the topics. Moreover, neuro-biologists and physiologists can use the book as a starting point to design artificial structures for testing their biological hypotheses on the animal model.

Hands-on ZigBee : implementing 802.15.4 with microcontrollers

Author	Fred Eady
Place of Publication	Amsterdam Boston
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Elsevier/Newnes

Since its recent introduction, the ZigBee protocol has created an enormous amount of buzz in venues from magazine covers to trade show floors to water coolers. Its promise of providing a simpler, cheaper, more power-efficient WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) alternative to WiFi and Bluetooth has opened up new data collection possibilities in application areas from industrial controls to medical devices to intruder alarms. Yet, despite this widespread interest, there is still little information available that goes beyond detailing the spec itself. Missing from the current ZigBee lexicon is practical, application-oriented guidance from an expert, specifically geared to aid engineers in implementing this new technology. Enter respected designer and popular columnist Fred Eady! With his new book, he provides the only comprehensive how-to ZigBee guide available.
-The ONLY one-stop Zigbee resource available- from basics to sniffers to specs
-7 easy-to-assemble ZigBee projects allow the reader to follow along…hands-on!
-Working hardware and software examples included in every chapter

 

A comprehensive guide to business incubation

Author	edited by Meredith Erlewine and Ellen Gerl
Place of Publication	Athens, Ohio
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	National Business Incubation Association

 

The book’s four main sections and 71 chapters cover fundamentals of incubator development, best practices in incubator management, working with clients and special topics in business incubation. Whether you’re new to the industry or think you’ve seen it all, this book will introduce you to new people, new programs, and new ideas for helping your incubation program achieve its full potential.

The incubation edge : how incubator quality and regional capacity affect technology company performance

Author	David A. Lewis
Place of Publication	Athens, Ohio
Date of Publication	c2005
Publisher	National Business Incubation Association

This in-depth study is the first to sort out what effects business incubation versus environment have on company success. Using technology incubators as a test group, researcher David Lewis uncovers information that has implications for incubator programming and regional policy.

Forging the incubator : how to design and implement a feasibility study for business incubation programs

Author	written by Robert A. Meeder edited by JoaAnn Rollins.
Place of Publication	Athens, Ohio
Date of Publication	c1993
Publisher	National Business Incubation Association

This book discusses the need to conduct a feasibility study and the steps in creating plans and the primary tracks such as fact-finding and orientation; creating a format for the prelominary plan; focus on facilities and services; funding/finances and preparations for implementation.

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Incubating technology businesses : a national benchmarking study

Author	Louis Tornatzky, Hugh Sherman, and Dinah Adkins
Place of Publication	Athens, Ohio
Date of Publication	c2003
Publisher	National Business Incubation Association

Technology-based entrepreneurial firms are an integral part of the knowledge economy, and business incubation programs focused on technology-based companies play a crucial role in accelerating the growth of these firms. NBIA performed a national benchmarking analysis to gain a better understanding of technology business incubation best practices. Cases studies, data on incubator characteristics, descriptions of community factors and more provide valuable information for incubator developers, managers and stakeholders.

Will It Sell?: How to Determine If Your Invention Is Profitably Marketable (Before Wasting Money on a Patent)

Author	James E White
Place of Publication	[s.l.]
Date of Publication	c2000
Publisher	James E. White & Associates

This book provides some useful information for inventors (and prospective inventors) but it is also both an advertisement for and an offer of services. (1st line in About this book page)

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NEW COMPUTER SCIENCE BOOKS
I.T. sales boot camp : sure-fire techniques for selling technology products to mainstream companies

Author	by Brian Giese
Place of Publication	Avon, Mass.
Date of Publication	c2002
Publisher	Adams Media Corp

The book that can turn any I.T. rep into a one-person selling machine!

Information technology products continue to be the fastest-selling industry in the world. Today, about 7 million people worldwide are involved in selling I.T. solutions, and the number is growing by an astonishing 60 percent a year!

But many I.T. sales recruits discover that selling technology solutions can be far more challenging than traditional sales. I.T. Sales Boot Camp gets soldiers ready for the front lines, arming them with techniques on how to:

– Understand and explain intimidating techie jargon

– Score overseas customers

– Communicate with highly informed, techno-savvy customers

– Adjust to a constantly changing market

– Adapt to various needs from customer to customer

I.T. Sales Boot Camp does far more than just basic training. Drill sergeant and author Brian Giese also offers a “secret weapon” for pushing sales way over the top and ensuring satisfied customers every single time!

Technology management : developing and implementing effective technology licensing programs

Author	Robert C. Megantz
Place of Publication	New York
Date of Publication	c2002
Publisher	Wiley

Licensing is an important source of revenue, especially in technologically-driven industries. This book takes inventors and corporate managers from original idea to final deal. In practical, down-to-earth terms, it outlines the step-by-step process of developing and implementing effective technology licensing programs, including market research and market strategies; licensing strategies; deal-making; and managing ongoing relationships between licensee and licensor-quality control, maintenance, and reversion of rights.

Ruby programming for the absolute beginner

Author	Jerry Lee Ford, Jr.
Place of Publication	Boston, MA
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Thomson Course Technology PTR

Targeting the novice, this guide teaches the basics of computer programming with Ruby through the creation of simple computer games. Not only will this “learn by doing” approach provide programmers with an instant sense of accomplishment, but its also a fun way to learn.

MySQL : language reference

Author	MySQL AB
Place of Publication	Indianapolis, Ind.
Date of Publication	c2005
Publisher	MySQL Press

With more than 4 million active installations, MySQL is the world’s most popular open-source database.

Known for its speed, high reliability, and ease of use, MySQL is rapidly becoming a low-cost alternative to high-priced, high-maintenance database systems from Oracle, IMB and Microsoft-and it already has more users than any of these more established proprietary databases.

The “MySQL Language Reference” is the only official guide to the MySQL language and programming APIs.

Written by the creators of MySQL, and edited by the highly respected MySQL authors, the “MySQL Language Reference” is designed for database administrators and programmers who need a reliable, detailed reference to every part of the MySQL language and all the available APIs.

New perspectives on XML : comprehensive

Author	Carey, Patrick , 1961-
Place of Publication	Australia [Boston, MA]
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Thomson Course Technology

Updated to teach the most current XML standards, this book uses real-world case studies and a practical, step-by-step approach to teach XML. It provides extensive coverage of DTDs, namespaces, schemas, Cascading Style Sheets, XSLT, XPath, and programming with the WSC document object model.

Applications of membrane computing

Author	Gabriel Ciobanu, Gheorghe Paun, Mario J. Pérez-Jiménez (eds.).
Place of Publication	Berlin New York
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Springer

Membrane computing is a branch of natural computing which investigates computing models abstracted from the structure and functioning of living cells and from their interactions in tissues or higher-order biological structures. The models considered, called membrane systems (P systems), are parallel, distributed computing models, processing multisets of symbols in cell-like compartmental architectures. In many applications membrane systems have considerable advantages a” among these are their inherently discrete nature, parallelism, transparency, scalability and nondeterminism.

In dedicated chapters, leading experts explain most of the applications of membrane computing reported so far, in biology, computer science, computer graphics and linguistics. The book also contains detailed reviews of the software tools used to simulate P systems.

The calculus of computation : decision procedures with applications to verification

Author	Aaron R. Bradley, Zohar Manna.
Place of Publication	Berlin
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Springer

Computational logic is a fast-growing field with applications in artificial intelligence, constraint solving, and the design and verification of software and hardware systems. Written with graduate and advanced undergraduate students in mind, this textbook introduces computational logic from the foundations of first-order logic to state-of-the-art decision procedures for arithmetic, data structures, and combination theories.

This textbook also presents a logical approach to engineering correct software. The increasing ubiquity of computers makes implementing correct systems more important than ever. Verification exercises develop the reader’s facility in specifying and verifying software using logic. The treatment of verification concludes with an introduction to the static analysis of software, an important component of modern verification systems.

For readers interested in learning more about computational logic, decision procedures, verification, and other areas of formal methods, the final chapter outlines courses of further study.

Management information systems, 9th ed.

Author	Terry Lucey
Place of Publication	London
Date of Publication	c2005
Publisher	Thomson Learning

This book provides thorough coverage of the principles, application and design of management information systems in both private and public organisations. Suitable for students on professional and academic courses in Management and in Systems Analysis, this text covers all of the major topics including; systems; concepts; organisational structures and behaviour; management; leadership; planning; decision-making and information technology in general. This text can be used of HE and professional courses in the following Information Strategy for CIMA Systems and project management Organisational Management Business Strategy Performance management Information systems ACCA Business information management

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Information technology project management, 5th ed.

Author	Kathy Schwalbe
Place of Publication	Boston, Mass.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Thomson/Course Technology

The author explains the foundations of project management - project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement - using the experiences of real-life businesses.

Discovering computers 2008 : complete

Author	Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
Place of Publication	Boston, Mass.
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Thomson Course Technology

Discovering Computers 2008 provides a current and thorough introduction to computers by integrating usage of the World Wide Web with the printed text. This Shelly Cashman Series text offers a complete and engaging solution to successfully teach basic computer concepts with new exercises, case studies, and online tools on the Online Companion. Updated for currency, the latest trends in technology and computer concepts are covered.

NEW ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING BOOKS
Advanced digital logic design : using VHDL, state machines, and synthesis for FPGAs

Author	Sunggu Lee
Place of Publication	Toronto, Ont.
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Thomson

This textbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the design of complex digital logic circuits such as digital control circuits, network interface circuits, pipelined arithmetic units, and RISC microprocessors. It is an advanced digital logic design textbook that emphasizes the use of synthesizable VHDL code and provides numerous fully worked-out practical design examples including a Universal Serial Bus interface, a pipelined multiply-accumulate unit, and a pipelined microprocessor for the ARM THUMB architecture.

Digital systems design using VHDL

Author	Charles H. Roth, Jr., Lizy Kurian John
Place of Publication	Toronto, Ont.
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Thomson

Written for an advanced-level course in digital systems design, DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN USING VHDL integrates the use of the industry-standard hardware description language VHDL into the digital design process. Following a review of basic concepts of logic design in Chapter 1, the author introduces the basics of VHDL in Chapter 2, and then incorporates more coverage of VHDL topics as needed, with advanced topics covered in Chapter 8. Rather than simply teach VHDL as a programming language, this book emphasizes the practical use of VHDL in the digital design process. For example, in Chapter 9, the author develops VHDL models for a RAM memory and a microprocessor bus interface; he then uses a VHDL simulation to verify that timing specifications for the interface between the memory and microprocessor bus are satisfied. The book also covers the use of CAD tools to synthesize digital logic from a VHDL description (in Chapter 8), and stresses the use of programmable logic devices, including programmable gate arrays. Chapter 10 introduces methods for testing digital systems including boundary scan and a built-in self-test.

Embedded programming with the Microsoft .NET micro Framework

Author	Donald Thompson, Rob S. Miles.
Place of Publication	Redmond, WA
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Microsoft Press

Your essential guide to developing applications for next-generation embedded devices.

Get the information you need for programming applications in the rich, managed-code environment of the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework. You’ll learn how to extend your experience with the .NET Framework and Microsoft Visual C# through real-world examples, expert insights, and code samples—and efficiently build robust applications for the smallest devices.

Discover how to:
•Use an object-oriented approach for programming embedded devices
•Create input and output port objects
•Develop detailed text and graphical displays that support complex user interactions
•Add Windows SideShow functionality into your application
•Implement functionality from existing applications to embedded applications
•Bind physical hardware events to Windows Presentation Foundation elements
•Establish embedded-network connections using TCP/IP
•Use emulation techniques for rapid-prototyping, experimentation, testing, and debugging
•Optimize performance of resource-constrained devices

PLUS—Get code samples in Visual C# on the Web

CCDP : Cisco internetwork design exam notes

Author	Patrick Ciccarelli, with Robert Padjen and Todd Lammle
Place of Publication	San Francisco
Date of Publication	c2000
Publisher	Sybex

Summary
CCDP: Cisco Internetwork Design Exam Notes provides the fastest and most effective way to make sure you’re ready to pass the CID exam (640-025). The unique, innovative Exam Notes approach helps you gain and retain the knowledge you need, objective by objective:

• Critical Information sections provide detailed analyses of the key issues for each exam objective. Necessary Procedures sections cover the nuts and bolts of each topic with concise step-by-step instructions.
• Exam Essentials sections highlight crucial subject areas you’ll need to know for the exam.
• Key Terms and Concepts sections define the words and concepts vital to passing the exam.
• Sample Questions sections preview the types of questions found in the exam and give answers and explanations.
• Learn the Key Information for the CID Exam: Network Design Technologies IP Network Design IP Network Routing Designing AppleTalk Networks Designing Networks with Novell and IPX Designing for Windows Networking Designing for the WAN Remote Access Network Design Mainframe Networks Network Security and Firewalls Network Design Review Advanced Network Design

Bio-MEMS : technologies and applications

Author	edited by Wanjun Wang, Steven A. Soper.
Place of Publication	Boca Raton
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	CRC/Taylor & Francis

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are evolving into highly integrated technologies for a variety of application areas. Add the biological dimension to the mix and a host of new problems and issues arise that require a broad understanding of aspects from basic, materials, and medical sciences in addition to engineering. Collecting the efforts of renowned leaders in each of these fields, BioMEMS: Technologies and Applications presents the first wide-reaching survey of the design and application of MEMS technologies for use in biological and medical areas. This book considers both the unique characteristics of biological samples and the challenges of microscale engineering. Divided into three main sections, it first examines fabrication technologies using non-silicon processes, which use materials that are appropriate for medical/biological analyses. These include UV lithography, LIGA, nanoimprinting, injection molding, and hot-embossing. Attention then shifts to microfluidic components and sensing technologies for sample preparation, delivery, and analysis. The final section outlines various applications and systems at the leading edge of BioMEMS technology in a variety of areas such as genomics, drug delivery, and proteomics. Laying a cross-disciplinary foundation for further development, BioMEMS: Technologies and Applications provides engineers with an understanding of the biological challenges and biological scientists with an understanding of the engineering challenges of this burgeoning technology.

 

NEW EEE CIRCULATION BOOKS
Radio access networks for UMTS : principles and practice

Author	Chris Johnson
Place of Publication	Chichester, England
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons

This book provides a comprehensive description of “Radio Access Networks for UMTS” . The main content is based upon the release 6 version of the 3GPP specifications. Changes since the release 99 version are described while some of the new features from the release 7 version are introduced.

“Radio Access Networks for UMTS” is ideal for mobile telecommunications engineers working for equipment vendors, operators and regulators. It will also appeal to system designers, technical managers and students.

Radio-frequency and microwave communication circuits : analysis and design

Author	Devendra Misra
Place of Publication	New York
Date of Publication	c2001
Publisher	Wiley

A unique and accessible treatment of the design and analysis of radio-frequency and microwave circuits in modern communications systems

Extensive appendices include logarithmic units, design equations for selected transmission lines, and a list of useful abbreviations. The author provides 130 solved examples with step-by-step explanations and nearly 200 class-tested problems, which allow easy study and quick reference. A comprehensive introduction for students and an up-to-date reference source for practitioners, Radio-Frequency and Microwave Communication Circuits: Analysis and Design provides total coverage of this fast-growing and vital technology.

Reliability modeling, analysis and optimization

Author	[edited by] Hoang Pham
Place of Publication	Hackensack, N.J
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	World Scientific

As our modern information-age society grows in complexity both in terms of embedded systems and applications, the problems and challenges in reliability become ever more complex. Bringing together many of the leading experts in the field, this volume presents a broad picture of current research on system modeling and optimization in reliability and its applications. The book comprises twenty-three chapters organized into four parts: Reliability Modeling, Software Quality Engineering, Software Reliability, and Maintenance and Inspection Policies. These sections cover a wide range of important topics, including system reliability modeling, optimization, software reliability and quality, maintenance theory and inspection, reliability failure analysis, sampling plans and schemes, software development processes and improvement, stochastic process modeling, statistical distributions and analysts, fault-tolerant performance, software measurements and cost effectiveness, queueing theory and applications, system availability, reliability of repairable systems, testing sampling inspection, software capability maturity model, accelerated life modeling, statistical control, and HALT testing.

RF and microwave transistor oscillator design

Author	Andrei Grebennikov
Place of Publication	Chichester ; Hoboken, N.J
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	John Wiley

The increase of consumer electronics and communications applications using Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave circuits has implications for oscillator design. Applications working at higher frequencies and using novel technologies have led to a demand for more robust circuits with higher performance and functionality, but decreased costs, size and power consumption. As a result, there is also a need for more efficient oscillators.

RFID : a guide to radio frequency identification

Author	V. Daniel Hunt, Albert Puglia, Mike Puglia
Place of Publication	Hoboken, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Wiley-Interscience

This book provides an introduction to RFID technology. It describes and addresses the following: How RFID works, how it is and can be used in current and future applications. The History of RFID technology, the current state of practice and where RFID is expected to be taken in the future. The role of middleware software to route data between the RFID network and the information technology systems within an organization. Commercial and government use of RFID technology with an emphasis on a wide range of applications including retail and consumer packaging, transportation and distribution of products, industrial and manufacturing operations, security and access control. Industry standards and the regulatory compliance environment and finally, the privacy issues faced by the public and industry regarding the deployment of RFID technology.

Scientific writing : a reader and writer’s guide

Author	Jean-Luc Lebrun
Place of Publication	Hackensack, N. J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	World Scientific

Given that scientific material can be hard to comprehend, sustained attention and memory retention become major reader challenges. Scientific writers must not only present their science, but also work hard to generate and sustain the interest of readers. Attention-getters, sentence progression, expectation-setting, and “memory offloaders” are essential devices to keep readers and reviewers engaged. The writer needs to have a clear understanding of the role played by each part of a paper, from its eye-catching title to its eye-opening conclusion. This book walks through the main parts of a paper; that is, those parts which create the critical first impression. The unique approach in this book is its focus on the reader rather than the writer. Senior scientists who supervise staff and postgraduates can use the book to review drafts and to help with the writing as well as the science. Young researchers can find solid guidelines that reduce the confusion all new writers face. Published scientists can finally move from what feels right to what is right, identifying mistakes they thought were acceptable, and fully appreciating their responsibility: to guide the reader along carefully laid-out reading tracks.

Skew-tolerant circuit design

Author	David Harris
Place of Publication	San Francisco
Date of Publication	c2001
Publisher	Morgan Kaufmann Publishers

As advances in technology and circuit design boost operating frequencies of microprocessors, DSPs and other fast chips, new design challenges continue to emerge. One of the major performance limitations in today’s chip designs is clock skew, the uncertainty in arrival times between a pair of clocks. Increasing clock frequencies are forcing many engineers to rethink their timing budgets and to use skew-tolerant circuit techniques for both domino and static circuits. While senior designers have long developed their own techniques for reducing the sequencing overhead of domino circuits, this knowledge has routinely been protected as trade secret and has rarely been shared. Skew-Tolerant Circuit Design presents a systematic way of achieving the same goal and puts it in the hands of all designers.

Smart MEMS and sensor systems

Author	Elena Gaura & Robert Newman ; with contributions from Michael Kraft, Andrew Flewitt, Davies William de Lima Monteiro.
Place of Publication	London
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Imperial College Press

The emphasis on research into sensor microsystems has been driven by bottom-up concerns, but in a world where systems using millions of sensors are proposed, engineers need to adopt a top-down systems engineering perspective to address the design problems posed. Smart MEMS and Sensor Systems provides this perspective. Sensor-level design is discussed in some detail to inform this top-down treatment, including a study of some state-of-the-art fabrication and integration technologies, the use of AI and ANN techniques for sensor enhancement, control/identification techniques and a case study in advanced optical MEMS. At the system level, the discussion centers on how a generic, intelligent or “cogent” sensor forms a building block for higher-level systems, including advanced multi-function arrays and networks. A design methodology for these networks is developed. The book concludes with a discussion on the continuing development of advanced intelligent sensor systems.

Software radio architecture : object-oriented approaches to wireless systems engineering

Author	Joseph Mitola III
Place of Publication	New York
Date of Publication	c2000
Publisher	Wiley

Coverage includes:

* Market-oriented technology trends on how software radio fits in with the larger telecommunications marketplace
* Complexity drivers and their influence on hardware and software components
* System integration, emphasizing the management of processing capacity available on heterogeneous ASIC, FPGA, and DSP hardware
* Subsystem material and the unique requirements that software radio brings to the hardware and software segments?antennas, RF conversion, ADC/DAC, pooled DSP, real-time operating systems, CORBA middleware, and radio software objects
* Relevant areas of systems engineering, including design tools, cost-benefit analysis, and an extended case study, “Mobile Infrastructure for Joint Military-Civilian Disaster Relief”
* Hundreds of graphs, case studies, and Internet access to software design tools (email: jmitola@compuserve.com)

Software VNA and microwave network design and characterisation

Author	Zhipeng Wu
Place of Publication	Chichester
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	John Wiley

Advances in computer technology and in the development of modern microwave test instruments over the past decade have given electrical engineers, researchers and university students a number of new approaches to study microwave components, devices and circuits. Vector network analyser (VNA) is a valuable tool for providing fast and accurate characterisation of microwave components and devices for other circuits working at high frequencies.

Switchmode RF power amplifiers

Author	Andrei Grebennikov, Nathan O. Sokal
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Elsevier/Newnes

A majority of people now have a digital mobile device whether it be a cell phone, laptop, or blackberry. Now that we have the mobility we want it to be more versatile and dependable; RF power amplifiers accomplish just that. These amplifiers take a small input and make it stronger and larger creating a wider area of use with a more robust signal.
Switching mode RF amplifiers have been theoretically possible for decades, but were largely impractical because they distort analog signals until they are unrecognizable. However, distortion is not an issue with digital signals-like those used by WLANs and digital cell phones-and switching mode RF amplifiers have become a hot area of RF/wireless design. This book explores both the theory behind switching mode RF amplifiers and design techniques for them.
*Provides essential design and implementation techniques for use in cma2000, WiMAX, and other digital mobile standards
*Both authors have written several articles on the topic and are well known in the industry
*Includes specific design equations to greatly simplify the design of switchmode amplifiers

The theory and technique of electronic music

Author	Miller Puckette
Place of Publication	Hackensack, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	World Scientific Publishing Co.

This is the first book to develop both the theory and the practice of synthesizing musical sounds using computers. Each chapter starts with a theoretical description of one technique or problem area and ends with a series of working examples (over 100 in all), covering a wide range of applications. A unifying approach is taken throughout; chapter two, for example, treats both sampling and wavetable synthesis as special cases of one underlying technique. Although the theory is presented quantitatively, the mathematics used goes no further than trigonometry and complex numbers. The examples and supported software — along with a machine-readable version of the text — are available on the web and maintained by a large online community. The Theory and Techniques of Electronic Music is valuable both as a textbook and as professional reading for electronic musicians and computer music researchers.

VLSI test principles and architectures : design for testability

Author	edited by Laung-Terng Wang, Cheng-Wen Wu, Xiaoqing Wen
Place of Publication	Amsterdam ; Boston
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Elsevier Morgan Kaufmann Publishers

This book is a comprehensive guide to new DFT methods that will show the readers how to design a testable and quality product, drive down test cost, improve product quality and yield, and speed up time-to-market and time-to-volume.
- Most up-to-date coverage of design for testability.
- Coverage of industry practices commonly found in commercial DFT tools but not discussed in other books.
- Numerous, practical examples in each chapter illustrating basic VLSI test principles and DFT architectures.
- Lecture slides and exercise solutions for all chapters are now available.
- Instructors are also eligible for downloading PPT slide files and MSWORD solutions files from the manual website.

Web application design and implementation: Apache 2, PHP5, MySQL, JavaScript, and Linux/Unix

Author	Steven A. Gabarró
Place of Publication	Hoboken, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Wiley-Interscience

“Web Application Design and Implementation” uses a hands-on approach of the major technologies and programming languages to teach readers web development. Providing an understanding of all major aspects of web programming in order to achieve the construction of a database-driven website, the book features state-of-the-art programming languages such as HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP, Apache, Linux/Unix.

Wireless networking

Author	Praphul Chandra … [et al.]
Place of Publication	Amsterdam ; Boston
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Elsevier/Newnes

The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer’s first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf! Wireless Networking: Design, Optimize, Implement delivers readers from the basics of a wireless system such as antennas and transmitters to current hot topic wireless systems and technologies. The backbone to technologies and applications such as mobile, untethered Internet access, Internet telephony, and high-quality multimedia content via the Web is completely covered in this reference.

NEW CS CIRCULATION BOOKS
Rich client programming : plugging into the NetBeans platform

Author	Tim Boudreau, Jaroslav Tulach, Geertjan Wielenga
Place of Publication	Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Prentice Hall

 

The open-source NetBeans Platform is an extraordinarily powerful framework for building “write once, run anywhere” rich client applications. Now, for the first time since the release of NetBeans IDE 5.0, there’ s a comprehensive guide to rich client development on the NetBeans Platform.Written for Java developers and architects who have discovered that basic Swing components are not enough for them, this book will help you get started with NetBeans module development, master NetBeans’ key APIs, and learn proven techniques for building reliable desktop software. Each chapter is filled with practical, step-by-step instructions for creating complete rich client applications on top of the NetBeans Platform and plugins for NetBeans IDE.

Sourcebook of parallel computing

Author	Jack Dongarra … [et al.]
Place of Publication	San Francisco, CA
Date of Publication	c2003
Publisher	Morgan Kaufmann Publishers

Parallel Computing is a compelling vision of how computation can seamlessly scale from a single processor to virtually limitless computing power. Unfortunately, the scaling of application performance has not matched peak speed, and the programming burden for these machines remains heavy. The applications must be programmed to exploit parallelism in the most efficient way possible. Today, the responsibility for achieving the vision of scalable parallelism remains in the hands of the application developer.

Systems analysis and design in a changing world, 4th ed.

Author	John W. Satzinger, Robert B. Jackson, Stephen D. Burd
Place of Publication	Boston, Mass.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Thomson Course Technology

This groundbreaking title presents a balanced focus on concepts and techniques from both traditional systems analysis and the newer object-oriented approach, to provide the most complete, up-to-date coverage of systems analysis and design with a minimum of extraneous information and outdated theory. The emphasis is therefore placed on fundamentals of lasting value rather than on details of only one specific analysis and design method. At the same time, because of the diversity of development environments in the real world, coverage of all major approaches to both analysis and design are included. The importance of system models is emphasized, whether they are traditional models or object-oriented models.

Systems architecture, 5th ed.

Author	Stephen D. Burd
Place of Publication	Australia
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Thomson/Course Technology

Systems Architecture, Fifth Edition is the most comprehensive introduction to information systems hardware and software in business. This new edition remains an indispensable tool for IS students. Each chapter has been thoroughly updated to reflect the changing nature of new technologies, and all of the end-of-chapter material has been enhanced and expanded.

Thesis projects : a guide for students in computer science and information systems, 2nd ed.

Author	Mikael Berndtsson … [et al.]
Place of Publication	London
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Springer

This second edition guides the reader through successful planning and implementation of a thesis project and provides students in computer science and information systems with all the advice they need. The reader-friendly text offers a simple step-by-step guide to the key processes involved using an approach that has been tried and tested by the authors over a number of years.

Unleashing Web 2.0 : from concepts to creativity

Author	Gottfried Vossen, Stephan Hagemann
Place of Publication	Amsterdam ; Boston
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann

The emergence of Web 2.0 is provoking challenging questions for developers: What products and services can our company provide to customers and employees using Rich Internet Applications, mash-ups, Web feeds or Ajax? Which business models are appropriate and how do we implement them? What are best practices and how do we apply them?
If you need answers to these and related questions, you need this book-a comprehensive and reliable resource that guides you into the emerging and unstructured landscape that is Web 2.0.
Gottfried Vossen is a professor of Information Systems and Computer Science at the University of Muenster in Germany. He is the European Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier’s Information Systems-An International Journal. Stephan Hagemann is a PhD. Student in Gottfried’s research group focused on Web technologies.
* Presents a complete view of Web 2.0 including services and technologies
* Discusses potential new products and services and the technology and programming ability needed to realize them
* Offers ‘how to’ basics presenting development frameworks and best practices
* Compares and contrasts Web 2.0 with the Semantic Web

Visual design fundamentals : a digital approach, 2nd ed.

Author	Alan Hashimoto
Place of Publication	Boston, Mass.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Charles River Media

Visual Design Fundamentals: A Digital Approach, Second Edition has been completely updated to provide new insights and hands-on tutorials using the latest technology, including AdobeA(R) IllustratorA(R) and PhotoshopA(R). The book teaches the foundational information that artists and designers need to know to understand the art of two-dimensional visual design. It explores the classic elements of design (line, shape, form, value, color, and texture) and their relationship to balance, harmony, variety, and other classic design principles. The theories presented are well-established ideas in all forms of two-dimensional art and design, including drawing, painting, printmaking, graphics, and general design. These principles may also be applied to interior design, architecture, and industrial design. As artists learn the theories taught throughout the book, they’ll put these ideas into practice using a variety of hands-on tutorials covering line & shape, type combinations, letters as design elements, color composition, drawing, photo collages, and more. The tutorials use basic computer skills and techniques, and address classic tools and procedures common to all drawing and paint programs, including Illustrator and Photoshop.

Voice and video conferencing fundamentals

Author	Scott Firestone, Thiya Ramalingam, and Steve Fry
Place of Publication	Indianapolis, IN
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Cisco Press

 

Master the fundamentals of building a voice and video conferencing network with guidance from industry leaders at Cisco

* Learn the fundamentals of building voice and video conferencing capabilities into your network infrastructure
* Understand the use of different protocols, including when to use them and how
* Master other essential system needs, including establishing adequate security safeguards
* Learn from industry leaders at Cisco

 

NEW EEE CIRCULATION BOOKS
Embedded software

Author	Jean Labrosse … [et al.]
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Elsevier/Newnes

This book covers the development and testing of embedded software from many different angles and using different programming languages. Optimization of code, and the testing of that code, are detailed to enable readers to create the best solutions on-time and on-budget. Bringing together the work of leading experts in the field, this a comprehensive reference that every embedded developer will need!

Embedded systems architecture : a comprehensive guide for engineers and programmers

Author	Tammy Noergaard
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Date of Publication	c2005
Publisher	Elsevier/Newnes

The topics covered in detail are:
-hardware components, including processors, memory, buses, and I/O
-system software, including device drivers and operating systems
-use of assembly language and high-level languages such as C and Java
-interfacing and networking
-case studies of real-world embedded designs
-applicable standards grouped by system application

The CD-ROM accompanying the text contains source code for the design examples and numerous design tools useful to both students and professionals. A detailed laboratory manual suitable for a lab course in embedded systems design is also provided. Ancillaries also include a solutions manual and technical slides.

Fundamentals of electromagnetic fields : a computer approach

Author	S.W. Anwane
Place of Publication	Hingham, MA
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Infinity Science Press

Fundamental concepts of electromagnetic field theory are presented as they relate to modern engineering applications. For practicing engineers or can be used as standard textbook.

Guide to network defense and countermeasures, 2nd ed.

Author	Randy Weaver
Place of Publication	Australia
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Course Technology

Guide to Network Defense and Countermeasures, 2E is the second of two books that are required for Level One of the Security Certified Program (SCP). This edition has been revised with updated content and maps clearly to the exam objectives for the current Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) exam. Although the primary emphasis is on intrusion detection, the book also covers such essential practices as developing a security policy and then implementing that policy by performing Network Address Translation, setting up packet filtering, and installing proxy servers, firewalls, and virtual private networks.

High performance switches and routers

Author	H. Jonathan Chao
Place of Publication	Hoboken, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons

This text presents the latest developments in high performance switches and routers, coupled with step-by-step design guidance.
The authors discuss the main functions of the line cards of a core router, including route lookup, packet classification, and traffic management for quality of service control. The bulk of the text is then dedicated to packet switching designs. Coverage includes the various available architectures, algorithms, and technologies. Among the topics covered, readers will find detailed discussions of the latest innovations in electrical and optical packet switching. The final chapter discusses state-of-the-science commercial chipsets used to build routers. Readers learn their architecture and functions, using the theories and conceptual designs presented in the previous chapters as a foundation.

High-speed VLSI interconnections, 2nd ed.

Author	Ashok K. Goel
Place of Publication	Hoboken, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Wiley-Interscience

This Second Edition focuses on emerging topics and advances in the field of VLSI interconnections
In the decade since High-Speed VLSI Interconnections was first published, several major developments have taken place in the field. Now, updated to reflect these advancements, this Second Edition includes new information on copper interconnections, nanotechnology circuit interconnects, electromigration in the copper interconnections, parasitic inductances, and RLC models for comprehensive analysis of interconnection delays and crosstalk.

Industrial electricity & motor controls

Author	Rex Miller
Place of Publication	New York
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	McGraw-Hill

Complete coverage of the entire industrial electrical field from the basics of electricity to equipment, to troubleshooting and repair.

Packed with over 650 illustrations, latest codes and regulations, study questions and review problems.

Interconnection networks : an engineering approach

Author	José Duato
Place of Publication	San Francisco, CA
Date of Publication	c2003
Publisher	Morgan Kaufmann

In this book, the authors present in a structured way the basic underlying concepts of most interconnection networks, with representative solutions that have either been implemented in industry or proposed in the research literature.

Interfacing pic microcontrollers : embedded design by interactive simulation

Author	Martin Bates
Place of Publication	Boston, MA
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Elsevier

Interfacing PIC Microcontrollers provides a thorough introduction to interfacing techniques for students, hobbyists and engineers looking to take their knowledge of PIC application development to the next level. Each chapter ends with suggestions for further applications, based on the examples given, and numerous line drawings illustrate application of the hardware.

A companion website includes all examples in the text which can be downloaded together with a free version of Proteuss ISIS Lite: www.picmicros.org.uk

Introduction to electronics, 5th ed.

Author	Earl D. Gates
Place of Publication	Clifton Park, N.Y.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Thomson Delmar Learning

Features:
* Provides an ideal solution for readers with no prior electronics experience who seek a basic background in DC and AC circuits, Devices, and Digital Circuits
* detailed, step-by-step examples serve to further clarify when and how to use basic formulas and math
* “Career Profiles” at the beginning of each section stimulate interest in further study and/or potential employment in the electronics fields
* Accompanying CD includes interactive tutorials, presentations, and Multisim circuit files

Microcontroller theory and applications : HC12 and S12

Author	Daniel J. Pack
Place of Publication	Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Pearson Prentice Hall

This book provides readers with fundamental assembly language programming skills, an understanding of the functional hardware components of a microcontroller, and skills to interface a variety of external devices with microcontrollers. Chapter topics cover an introduction to the 68HC12, 68HC12 assembly language programming, advanced assembly programming, fuzzy logic, hardware configuration, exception—resets and interrupts, the 68HC12 clock module and standard timer module (TIM), the 68HC12 memory system, analog-to-digital (ATD) converter, and 68HC12 communications system—multiple serial interface. For electrical and computer engineers.

Microsystem design

Author	Stephen D. Senturia
Place of Publication	Boston
Date of Publication	c2001
Publisher	Kluwer Academic Publishers

A textbook for a graduate course in Design and Fabrication of Microelectromechanical Devices, and a useful reference for professionals. Contains a wide range of subject matter dealing with the fundamentals of the field of microelectromechanical engineering. Topics include heat flow, electronics, and dynamics of systems. DLC: Microelectromechanical systems.

Multi-carrier techniques for broadband wireless communications : a signal processing perspective

Author	Man-On Pun
Place of Publication	London
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Imperial College Press

Multi-Carrier Techniques for Broadband Wireless Communications provides an accessible introduction to OFDM-based systems from a signal processing perspective. The first part presents a concise treatment of some fundamental concepts related to wireless communications and multicarrier systems, while the second offers a comprehensive survey of recent developments on a variety of critical design issues. These include synchronization techniques, channel estimation methods, adaptive resource allocation and practical schemes for reducing the peak-to-average power ratio of the transmitted waveform.

Contents: Fundamentals of OFDM/OFDMA Systems; Time and Frequency Synchronization; Channel Estimation and Equalization; Joint Synchronization, Channel Estimation and Data Symbol Detection in OFDMA Uplink; Dynamic Resource Allocation; Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR) Reduction.

Multidimensional signal, image, and video processing and coding

Author	John W. Woods
Place of Publication	Oxford
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Academic

Digital images have become mainstream of late notably within HDTV, cell phones, personal cameras, and many medical applications. The processing of digital images and video includes adjusting illumination, manufacturing enlargements/reductions, and creating contrast. This development has made it possible to take long forgotten, badly damaged photos and make them new again with image estimation. It can also help snapshot photographers with image restoration, a method of reducing the influence of an unsteady hand.

Network processors : architectures, protocols, and platforms

Author	Panos C. Lekkas
Place of Publication	New York
Date of Publication	c2003
Publisher	McGraw-Hill

Revolutionary network processors are already making sweeping changes in the network design field. Microchips optimized for high-speed communications, they impact everything from switching to security. These programmable chip sets are being rolled out with great fanfare by Intel, IBM, Motorola, Agere and others, but network designers and analysts know very little about them. This book is a very practical education in what these products look like under the hood and how to make the most of them.

– How NP architectures differ from CPUs (Central Processing Units)

– How to analyze protocols, platforms and market forces

– How to plan for a new generation of chips, routers and switches

PIC microcontroller and embedded systems : using Assembly and C for PIC18

Author	Muhammad Ali Mazidi
Place of Publication	Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Pearson Prentice Hall

Offers a systematic approach to PIC programming and interfacing using Assembly and C languages. Offering numerous examples and a step-by-step approach, it covers both the Assembly and C programming languages and devotes separate chapters to interfacing with peripherals such as Timers, LCD, Serial Ports, Interrupts, Motors and more. A unique chapter on hardware design of the PIC system and the PIC trainer round out coverage. Systematic coverage of the PIC18 family of Microcontrollers. Assembly language and C language programming and interfacing techniques. Thorough coverage of Architectures and Assembly language programming of the PIC18. Thorough coverage of C language programming of the PIC18. Separate chapters on programming and interfacing the PIC with peripherals - Includes information on how to interface the PIC with LCD, keyboard, ADC, DAC, Sensors, Serial Ports, Timers, DC and Stepper Motors, Optoisolators, and RTC. Covers how to program each peripheral, first using the Assembly language and then using the C language. Those involved with PIC programming and interfacing using Assembly and C languages.

Principles and practices of interconnection networks

Author	William James Dally
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Date of Publication	c2004
Publisher	Morgan Kaufmann Publishers

This book offers a detailed and comprehensive presentation of the basic principles of interconnection network design, clearly illustrating them with numerous examples, chapter exercises, and case studies. It incorporates hardware-level descriptions of concepts, allowing a designer to see all the steps of the process from abstract design to concrete implementation.
-Case studies throughout the book draw on extensive author experience in designing interconnection networks over a period of more than twenty years, providing real world examples of what works, and what doesn’t.
-Tightly couples concepts with implementation costs to facilitate a deeper understanding of the tradeoffs in the design of a practical network.
-A set of examples and exercises in every chapter help the reader to fully understand all the implications of every design decision.

NEW CS CIRCULATION BOOKS
Fundamentals of Java : AP* computer science essentials for the A and AB exams

Author	Kenneth Lambert
Place of Publication	Boston, Mass.
Date of Publication	c2007
Publisher	Thomson/Course Technology

Completely revised and updated, Fundamentals of Java: Comprehensive Course, Third Edition covers all of the AP requirements for Computer Science Exams A and AB. By taking a multilevel approach to teaching Java, this text is suitable for a wide range of students, from beginners to those ready for advanced data structures. Since it is non-software specific, it can be used with any Java program compiler, including Borland, Sun Microsystems, Symantec and others.

Information systems essentials

Author	Stephen Haag
Place of Publication	Boston
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	McGraw-Hill

A concise, four-color IS concepts book with a lively, contemporary writing style at a student-friendly price. Information Systems Essentials Information Systems Essentials comes with more and better ancillaries than any other essentials text. An additional unique feature is the opening unit, explaining the benefit and impact of IS on each business career. This chapter addresses the frequently-cited problem of effectively showing students the relevance of this course. Information Systems Essentials includes the first nine chapters from Haag MIS 5e, representing what introductory MIS students should definitely know. An appendix includes the two XLMs from Haag MIS 5e: hardware/software and telecommunications.

Linux kernel development, 2nd ed.

Author	Robert Love
Place of Publication	Indianapolis, Ind.
Date of Publication	c2005
Publisher	Novell Press

The Linux kernel is one of the most important and far-reaching open-source projects. That is why Novell Press is excited to bring you the second edition of Linux Kernel Development, Robert Love’s widely acclaimed insider’s look at the Linux kernel. This authoritative, practical guide helps developers better understand the Linux kernel through updated coverage of all the major subsystems as well as new features associated with the Linux 2.6 kernel. You’ll be able to take an in-depth look at Linux kernel from both a theoretical and an applied perspective as you cover a wide range of topics, including algorithms, system call interface, paging strategies and kernel synchronization. Get the top information right from the source in Linux Kernel Development.

Management information systems

Author	Gerald V. Post
Place of Publication	Boston
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	McGraw-Hill

Features:
# Problem-Solving Focus: Post goes farther than any other author to show the connection between technology and the business problems it can solve.
# Post goes farther than any other author to show the connection between technology and the business problems it can solve.
# Reality Bytes
# A favorite of all reviewers - this feature provides colorful insight to the sometimes messy and often entertaining reality of implementing IT solutions.
# Comprehensive end-of-chapter cases
# More detailed than any other text, these cases provide MBA-level background and detail.
# Organized around business themes: Infrastructure, Operations/Transactions, Tactics/Strategies, and Organizing Businesses and Systems.
# Allows the instructor to deliver a cohesive and well-organized business theme.
# Chapter opener - each chapter opens with a stated business problem, a lead figure illustrating the problem, and a lead case that exemplifies the implications of the problem on a company.
# Creates a consistent and thorough message that identifying problems is the first step in understanding what technology can be used to resolve them.
# MISource: Allows instructors to avoid “re-teaching” software skills that students should have prior to taking this course.
# Allows instructors to avoid “re-teaching” software skills that students should have prior to taking this course.

Mathematical linguistics

Author	András Kornai
Place of Publication	London
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Springer

Introduces the mathematical foundations of linguistics to computer scientists, engineers, and mathematicians interested in natural language processing. This book covers an array of topics including phonology and morphology, probabilistic approaches, complexity, learnability, and the analysis of speech and handwriting.

Modern systems analysis and design

Author	Jeffrey A. Hoffer
Place of Publication	Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Pearson Prentice Hall

Complex, challenging, and stimulating, this book addresses information system analysis and design; it is full of information that shows the organizational process that a team of business and systems professionals use to develop and maintain computer-based information systems. It stresses the importance of responding to and anticipating problems through innovative uses of information technology. The book provides an excellent foundation for systems development, then goes on to making the business case, analysis, design, implementation and maintenance. For future systems analysts, or for those information technology that need a great resource for implementing new ideas and strategies for success.

Multimedia watermarking techniques and applications

Author	Borko Furht
Place of Publication	Boca Raton, FL
Date of Publication	c2006
Publisher	Auerbach Publications

Intellectual property owners must continually exploit new ways of reproducing, distributing, and marketing their products. However, the threat of piracy looms as a major problem with digital distribution and storage technologies. Multimedia Watermarking Techniques and Applications covers all current and future trends in the design of modern systems that use watermarking to protect multimedia content. Containing the works of contributing authors who are worldwide experts in the field, this volume is intended for researchers and practitioners, as well as for those who want a broad understanding of multimedia security. In the wake of the explosive growth of digital entertainment and Internet applications, this book is the definitive resource on the subject for scientists, researchers, programmers, engineers, business managers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

New perspectives on computer concepts : introductory, 10th ed.

Author	June Jamrich Parsons
Place of Publication	Boston, Mass.
Date of Publication	c2008
Publisher	Thomson/Course Technology

Be engaged, excited and enlightened with the New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, Tenth Edition. This book has been completely updated to provide you with the latest, most in-depth information on both computer concepts and the context in which they fit into todayas world. The Tenth Edition provides the most current information on computers, software, the Internet, and emerging issues and technologies. The New Perspectives unique approach transforms learning concepts into a more approachable