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20221. |  Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing, Second Edition Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 03-APR-2012 Insert Date: 02-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing, Second Edition
Step-by-step guide to successful implementation and control of IT systems—including the Cloud
Many auditors are unfamiliar with the techniques they need to know to efficiently and effectively determine whether information systems are adequately protected. Now in a Second Edition, Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing presents an easy, practical guide for auditors that can be applied to all computing environments.
Follows the approach used by the Information System Audit and Control Association's model curriculum, making this book a practical approach to IS auditing
Serves as an...
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20222. |  By: Tarik Soulami Publisher: Microsoft Press Publication Date: 14-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 14-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Inside Windows® Debugging Rethink your use of Windows debugging and tracing tools—and learn how to make them a key part of test-driven software development. Led by a member of the Windows Fundamentals Team at Microsoft, you’ll apply expert debugging and tracing techniques—and sharpen your C++ and C# code analysis skills—through practical examples and common scenarios. Learn why experienced developers use debuggers in every step of the development process, and not just when bugs appear....
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20223. |  Probabilistic Methods for Financial and Marketing Informatics By: Richard E. Neapolitan; Xia Jiang Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publication Date: 19-MAR-2007 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Probabilistic Methods for Financial and Marketing Informatics
Bayesian Networks are a form of probabilistic graphical models and they are used for modeling knowledge in many application areas, from medicine to image processing. They are particularly useful for business applications, ans * Unique coverage of probabilistic reasoning topics applied to business problems, including marketing, banking, operations management, and finance. * Shares insights about when and why probabilistic methods can and cannot be used effectively; * Complete review of Bayesian networks and probabilistic methods for those IT professionals new to informatics.
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20224. |  By: Rajiv Ramaswami; Kumar Sivarajan; Galen Sasaki Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publication Date: 14-SEP-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Optical Networks, 3rd Edition
The third edition of Optical Networks continues to be the authoritative source for information on optical networking technologies and techniques. Componentry and transmission are discussed in detail with emphasis on practical networking issues that affect organizations as they evaluate, deploy, or develop optical networks. New updates in this rapidly changing technology are introduced. These updates include sections on pluggable optical transceivers, ROADM (reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer), and electronic dispersion compensation. Current standards updates such as G.709 OTN,...
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20225. |  By: Michael Gorham; Nidhi Singh Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication Date: 29-MAY-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Electronic Exchanges
Anyone reading the business section of a newspaper lately knows that the financial exchanges--stock, bonds, FX, commodities, and so forth--are undergoing tremendous transformations. Fund managers, market makers, traders, exchange professionals, marekt data providers and analyzers, investors--anyone involved with the financial exchanges needs to understand the major forces pushing this transformation in order to position themselves and their institutions to the best advantage. In this book, veteran exchange expert Michael Gorham joins his twenty-five years of experience with CME and CBOT...
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20226. |  Collectible Investments for the High Net Worth Investor By: Stephen Satchell Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 22-MAY-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Collectible Investments for the High Net Worth Investor
Many high net worth individuals are interested in diversifying their portfolios and investing in collectibles. A collectible is any physical asset that appreciates in value over time because it is rare or desired by many. Stamps, coins, fine art, antiques, books, and wine are examples of collectibles. Where does the financial advisor or investment manager for these high net worth individuals go to learn about these investments? There is no comprehensive resource from the financial standpoint--until now. Dr Stephen Satchell of Trinity College, Cambridge, has developed a book in which...
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20227. |  By: Walter Goralski Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publication Date: 25-NOV-2008 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Illustrated Network
In 1994, W. Richard Stevens and Addison-Wesley published a networking classic: TCP/IP Illustrated. The model for that book was a brilliant, unfettered approach to networking concepts that has proven itself over time to be popular with readers of beginning to intermediate networking knowledge. The Illustrated Network takes this time-honored approach and modernizes it by creating not only a much larger and more complicated network, but also by incorporating all the networking advancements that have taken place since the mid-1990s, which are many. This book takes the popular Stevens...
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20228. |  Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques, 3rd Edition By: Ian H. Witten; Eibe Frank; Geoffrey Holmes Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publication Date: 30-JAN-2011 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques, 3rd Edition
Like the popular second edition, Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques offers a thorough grounding in machine learning concepts as well as practical advice on applying machine learning tools and techniques in real-world data mining situations. Inside, you'll learn all you need to know about preparing inputs, interpreting outputs, evaluating results, and the algorithmic methods at the heart of successful data mining'including both tried-and-true techniques of today as well as methods at the leading edge of contemporary research. Complementing the book is a fully...
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20229. |  Up and Running with AutoCAD 2010 By: Elliot Gindis Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 19-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Up and Running with AutoCAD 2010
Gindis introduces AutoCAD with step-by-step instructions, stripping away complexities to begin working in AutoCAD immediately. All concepts are explained first in theory, and then shown in practice, helping the reader understand what it is they are doing and why before they do it. The book contains supporting graphics (screen shots) and a summary with a self-test section at the end of each chapter. Also included are drawing examples and exercises, and two running projects that the reader works on as they progresses through the chapters Explains the why and how of AutoCAD commands: ...
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20230. |  Contemporary Security Management, 3rd Edition By: John Fay Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Publication Date: 25-NOV-2010 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Contemporary Security Management, 3rd Edition
Contemporary Security Management, 3 rd Edition teaches security professionals how to operate an efficient security department and how to integrate smoothly with other groups inside and outside their own organizations. Fay demonstrates the specifics of security management: * how to organize, plan, develop and manage a security operation. * how to identify vulnerabilities. * how to determine the protective resources required to offset threats. * how to implement all necessary physical and IT security measures. Security professionals share the responsibility for mitigating damage,...
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20231. |  Database Modeling and Design, 5th Edition By: Toby J. Teorey; Sam S. Lightstone; Tom Nadeau; H.V. Jagadish Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publication Date: 15-MAY-2011 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Database Modeling and Design, 5th Edition
Database systems and database design technology have undergone significant evolution in recent years. The relational data model and relational database systems dominate business applications; in turn, they are extended by other technologies like data warehousing, OLAP, and data mining. How do you model and design your database application in consideration of new technology or new business needs? In the extensively revised fifth edition, you’ll get clear explanations, lots of terrific examples and an illustrative case, and the really practical advice you have come to count on-- with...
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20232. |  By: Virginio Cantoni; Stefano Levialdi; Bertrand Zavidovique Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 01-MAY-2011 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: 3C Vision
The exponential explosion of images and videos concerns everybody's common life, since this media is now present everywhere and in all human activities. Scientists, artists and engineers, in any field, need to be aware of the basic mechanisms that allow them to understand how images are essentially information carriers. Images bear a strong evocative power, because their perception quickly brings into mind a number of related pictorial contents of past experiences, and even of abstract concepts like pleasure, attraction or aversion. This book analyzes the visual hints, thanks to...
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20233. |  By: Trev Wilkins Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 16-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Access All Areas
From the paperwork to the practical aspects, Access All Areas gives you an excellent insight into the live music and touring industry. Drawing on a vast range of real-world experiences Wilkins provides you with the key technical aspects of gigging and touring in an easily understood manner. Whether you are performing in a church, club or concert hall, Access All Areas has examples and suggestions to make the event run smoothly. Gain understanding of the terms and techniques involved in live music performance. Learn what the industry use as standard equipment as well as what it does and...
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20234. |  Television Production, 14th Edition By: Gerald Millerson; Jim Owens Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 17-JUL-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Television Production, 14th Edition
Television Production offers you a very practical guide to professional TV and video production techniques. You will find straightforward description and explanations of the equipment you will use, and discover the best ways to use it. You will also learn how to anticipate and quickly overcome typical everyday problems. You will explore in detail all the major features of television production, learning the secrets of top-grade camerawork, persuasive lighting techniques, effective sound treatment, as well as the subtle processes of scenic design and the art of video editing. ...
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20235. |  PaintShop Photo Pro X3 for Photographers By: Ken McMahon Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 01-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: PaintShop Photo Pro X3 for Photographers
If you are a digital photographer who's new to Paint Shop Pro Photo or digital imaging in general, or have recently upgraded to the all-new version XX, this is the book for you! Packed with full color images to provide inspiration and easy to follow, step-by-step projects, you'll learn the ins and outs of this fantastic program in no time so you can start correcting and editing your images to create stunning works of art. Whether you want to learn or refresh yourself on the basics, such as effective cropping or simple color correction, or move on to more sophisticated techniques like...
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20236. |  The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7 By: Rick Young Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 07-DEC-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7
Rick Young's Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7 is the ultimate guide to getting up and running with Apple's professional editing software. Full of information relevant to both new users and professionals, this book wastes no time in teaching all the vital knowledge needed to edit your project from start to finish using Final Cut Pro. All the key features and essential techniques are presented in this easy to understand, full-color book. When time is of the essence, less is more. Learn invaluable workflow tips which show you how to tap into the full power of Final Cut Pro, whichever version...
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20237. |  Control Systems for Live Entertainment, 3rd Edition By: John Huntington Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 07-AUG-2007 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Control Systems for Live Entertainment, 3rd Edition
If you are interested in how control systems and computer networks are used in all areas of live entertainment, Control Systems for Live Entertainment is the industry standard reference. With a unique combined focus on computers, networking, art, and practice, this book offers an in-depth examination of control for lighting, lasers, sound, , stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnics for concerts, theme parks, theatre, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, special and other events. This new edition also includes: •expanded emphasis on networking technology and...
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20238. |  The Avid Handbook, 5th Edition By: Greg Staten; Steve Bayes Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 08-SEP-2008 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Avid Handbook, 5th Edition
Brimming with workflow efficiencies for the experienced editor, The Avid Handbook teaches you the hows and whys of operating the system in order to reach streamlined, creative end solutions. The book emphasizes time-saving techniques, shortcuts, and workflow procedures- the true keys to getting a job done. The book has also been updated to include new information on HD formats and workflows, color-correction and grading capability enhancements, MXF media standardization, and much more. Also new to this edition are an 8 page 4-color insert, adding depth to the color-correction lessons,...
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20239. |  Digital Photographic Workflow Handbook By: Patricia Russotti; Richard Anderson Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 16-OCT-2009 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Photographic Workflow Handbook
The current existing workflow content out there deals only in RAW or DAM (Digital Asset Management) and can be extremely difficult and daunting to read. The Digital Photographic Workflow Handbook is a coherent, concise guide to all of the aspects of workflow that digital photographers and digital imagers need from shooting to archiving and everything in between -- written in a way that an artist/photographer can understand. It also has resources and links to stay current and up to speed with the rapid changes in technology, a Website that you can return to for the latest advances in...
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20240. |  By: Tina O'Hailey Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 23-APR-2010 Insert Date: 03-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Hybrid Animation
Artist imaginations continue to grow and stretch the boundaries of traditional animation. Successful animators adept and highly skilled in traditional animation mediums are branching out beyond traditional animation workflows and will often use multiple forms of animation in a single project. With the knowledge of 3D and 2D assets and the integration of multiple animation mediums into a single project, animators have a wealth of creative resources available for a project that is not limited to a specific animation medium, software package or workflow processs. Enhance a poignant scene...
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