Author: Ross J. Anderso
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: distributed, systems, dependable, building, engineering, guide, security
Number of Pages: 1080
Published: 2008-04-14
ISBN-10: 0470068523
ISBN-13: 9780470068526

Gigantically comprehensive and carefully researched, Security Engineering makes it clear just how difficult it is to protect information systems from corruption, eavesdropping, unauthorized use, and general malice. Better, Ross Anderson offers a lot of thoughts on how information can be made more secure (though probably not absolutely secure, at least not forever) with the help of both technologies and management strategies. His work makes fascinating reading and will no doubt inspire considerable doubt--fear is probably a better choice of words--in anyone with information to gather, protect,

Authors:Suzanne Skublics, Edward J. Klimas, David A. Thomas,
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Keywords: style, smalltalk
Number of Pages: 127
Published: 2002-05-21
ISBN-10: 0131655493
ISBN-13: 9780131655492

Bridging the gap between established software engineering principles and the real-world practice of programming, this book presents guidelines for programming in the Smalltalk language that will result in source code that is clear, easy to read, and easy to understand. Covers layout and structure, code formatting, reliability and portability, and tips.

Author: David J. C. MacKay
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: algorithms, learning, inference, theory, information
Number of Pages: 550
Published: 2002-06-15
ISBN-10: 0521642981
ISBN-13: 9780521642989

Information theory and inference, often taught separately, are here united in one entertaining textbook. These topics lie at the heart of many exciting areas of contemporary science and engineering - communication, signal processing, data mining, machine learning, pattern recognition, computational neuroscience, bioinformatics, and cryptography. This textbook introduces theory in tandem with applications. Information theory is taught alongside practical communication systems, such as arithmetic coding for data compression and sparse-graph codes for error-correction. A toolbox of inference te

Author: General technical report
Publisher: Forest Products Research
Keywords: wood, material, handbook, engineering
Number of Pages: 428
Published: 1999-03-01
ISBN-10: 1892529025
ISBN-13: 9781892529022

Since it was first issued in 1935 the Wood Handbook, developed by scientists at the USDA Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin has served as the preeminent source of information on wood and wood products. This 1999 edition of the Wood Handbook reflects a complete revision of the last edition published in 1987, and presents many new chapters on new products and processes. Subjects covered in this 428-page handbook include 1) basic wood and wood product characteristics and properties, 2) various wood manufacturing processes, 3) processes to enhance the performance of wood products, 4)

Authors:CodeSourcery, Mark L. Mitchell, Alex Samuel, Jeff
Publisher: Sam
Keywords: programming, linux, advanced
Number of Pages: 340
Published: 2001-06-21
ISBN-10: 0735710430
ISBN-13: 9780735710436

Advanced Linux Programming is divided into two parts. The first covers generic UNIX system services, but with a particular eye towards Linux specific information. This portion of the book will be of use even to advanced programmers who have worked with other Linux systems since it will cover Linux specific details and differences. For programmers without UNIX experience, it will be even more valuable.The second section covers material that is entirely Linux specific. These are truly advanced topics, and are the techniques that the gurus use to build great applications. While this book will foc

Author: John B. Peatman
Publisher: LL
Keywords: design, embedded, powered, cell, coin
Published: 2008
eBookDB-ID: B001CJY5UE

Coin-Cell-Powered Embedded Design is a college text for junior/senior computer engineering students and for practicing engineers. The book develops low-power design techniques using a Microchip Technology PIC18LF4321 nanoWatt Technology™ general purpose microcontroller. A series of template programs fosters code development in C for both the novice and the experienced programmer, compiled with Microchip Technology’s free version of their C18 compiler. The low-cost Qwik&Low board shown on the book cover serves as a target system and includes QwikBug, a built-in debugging interface requiring onl

Author:
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: data, decisionmaking, improving, workforce, technical, scientific
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2004
ISBN-10: 0833036513
ISBN-13: 9780833036513

Concerns about the size and adequacy of the U.S. scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics workforce have grown amid fears of a dwindling labor pool and concern that this may erode U.S. leadership in science and technology and could complicate mobilization of appropriate manpower for homeland security. In the past, such fears have failed to materialize, and surpluses have been more common than shortages. But this should not be grounds for complacency. Fundamentally, available data are inadequate for valid predictions. The RAND Corporation organized a conference to identify the limita