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1. |  By: Tom Stuart Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 31-MAY-2013 Insert Date: 24-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Understanding Computation Finally, you can learn computation theory and programming language design in an engaging, practical way. Understanding Computation explains theoretical computer science in a context you’ll recognize, helping you appreciate why these ideas matter and how they can inform your day-to-day programming....
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2. |  Future Trends in Microelectronics: Up the Nano Creek By: Serge Luryi; Jimmy Xu; Alex Zaslavsky Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 18-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 22-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Future Trends in Microelectronics: Up the Nano Creek
In this book leading profesionals in the semiconductor microelectronics field discuss the future evolution of their profession. The following are some of the questions discussed:
Does CMOS technology have a real problem?
Do transistors have to be smaller or just better and made of better materials?
What is to come after semiconductors?
Superconductors or molecular conductors?
Is bottom-up self-assembling the answer to the limitation of top-down lithography?
Is it time for Optics to become a force in computer evolution?
Quantum Computing, Spintronics?
Where is the...
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3. |  Engineering Mathematics, Volume 2 By: E. Rukmangadachari Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 12-MAR-2012 Insert Date: 17-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Engineering Mathematics, Volume 2
Designed for the core papers Engineering Mathematics II and III, which students take up across the second and third semesters, Engineering Mathematics Volume-II offers detailed theory with a wide variety of solved examples with reference to engineering applications, along with over 1,000 objective-type questions that include multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, match the following and true or false statements.
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4. |  Mechanics of Solids, 2nd Edition By: Abdul Mubeen Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 18-APR-2011 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mechanics of Solids, 2nd Edition
Mechanics of Solids is designed to fulfill the needs of the mechanics of solids or strength of materials courses that are offered to undergraduate students of mechanical, civil, aeronautics and chemical engineering during the second and third semesters. The book has been thoroughly revised with multiple-choice questions, examples and exercises to match the syllabi requirement of various universities across the country.
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5. |  By: N. V. Ramana Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 26-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Power System Analysis
Power System Analysis is a comprehensive text designed for an undergraduate course in electrical engineering. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, the book introduces the reader to power system network matrices and power system steady-state stability analysis. The book contains in-depth coverage of symmetrical fault analysis and unbalanced fault analysis; exclusive chapters on power flow studies; a comprehensive chapter on transient stability; precise explanation supported by suitable examples and is replete with objective questions and review questions.
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6. |  Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines By: S. C. Gupta Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 29-JUN-2006 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
Fluid Mechanics And Hydraulic Machines is designed for the course on fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines offered to the undergraduate students of mechanical and civil engineering. Written in a lucid style, the book lays emphasis on explaining the logic and physics of critical problems to develop analytical skills in the reader.
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7. |  Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy By: S. Sivanagaraju; M. Balasubba Reddy; D. Srilatha Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 21-JUN-2010 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy
Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy is a comprehensive text designed for undergraduate courses in electrical engineering. The text introduces the reader to the generation of electrical energy and then goes on to explain how this energy can be effectively utilized for various applications like welding, electric traction, illumination, and electrolysis. The detailed explanations of practical applications make this an ideal reference book both inside and outside the classroom.
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8. |  Heat and Mass Transfer, 2nd Edition By: R. Rudramoorthy; K. Mayilswamy Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 05-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Heat and Mass Transfer, 2nd Edition
Heat and Mass Transfer is designed for the core paper on Heat and Mass Transfer for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, and offers theory in brief, detailed derivations, plenty of examples and numerous exercise problems. This unique approach helps students apply principles to applications.
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9. |  By: U. C. Jindal Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 03-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Machine Design
Machine Design is a text on the design of machine elements for engineering undergraduates of mechanical, production and industrial disciplines. The book provides a comprehensive survey of machine elements and their analytical design methods. Besides explaining the fundamentals of the tools and techniques necessary to facilitate design calculations, the text includes extensive data on various aspects of machine elements, manufacturing considerations and materials. The extensive pedagogical features make the text student friendly and provide pointers for fast recapitulation.
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10. |  Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis By: Chein-I Chang Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 15-APR-2013 Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis
Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis is a culmination of the research conducted in the Remote Sensing Signal and Image Processing Laboratory (RSSIPL) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Specifically, it treats hyperspectral image processing and hyperspectral signal processing as separate subjects in two different categories. Most materials covered in this book can be used in conjunction with the author's first book, Hyperspectral Imaging: Techniques for Spectral Detection and Classification, without much overlap.
Many results in this book are either...
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11. |  Selective Visual Attention: Computational Models and Applications Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 05-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 10-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Selective Visual Attention: Computational Models and Applications
Visual attention is a relatively new area of study combining a number of disciplines: artificial neural networks, artificial intelligence, vision science and psychology. The aim is to build computational models similar to human vision in order to solve tough problems for many potential applications including object recognition, unmanned vehicle navigation, and image and video coding and processing. In this book, the authors provide an up to date and highly applied introduction to the topic of visual attention, aiding researchers in creating powerful computer vision systems. Areas covered...
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12. |  Engineering Mathematics, Volume II, Second Edition By: Babu Ram Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 14-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 09-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Engineering Mathematics, Volume II, Second Edition
Engineering Mathematics - II is meant for undergraduate engineering students. Considering the vast coverage of the subject, usually this paper is taught in three to four semesters. The two volumes in Engineering Mathematics by Babu Ram offer a complete solution to these papers.
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13. |  Finite Element Method with Applications in Engineering By: Y. M. Desai; T. L. Eldho; A. H. Shah Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 14-JAN-2011 Insert Date: 09-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Finite Element Method with Applications in Engineering
Finite Element Method with Applications in Engineering presents a practical understanding of the finite element method with a variety of engineering applications that will aid students, teachers, practicing engineers and researchers. It begins with an introduction to the mathematical modeling of engineering problems and approximate methods of analysis. It then introduces the different approaches in FEM such as direct approach, principle of virtual work, variational principle and method of weighted residual. Finally, the applications of FEM to real-world problems are presented in 1D, 2D and...
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14. |  Airplane Stability and Control, Second Edition By: Malcolm J. Abzug; E. Eugene Larrabee Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 23-SEP-2002 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Airplane Stability and Control, Second Edition
From the early machines to today's sophisticated aircraft, stability and control have always been crucial considerations. In this second edition, Abzug and Larrabee again forge through the history of aviation technologies to present an informal history of the personalities and the events, the art and the science of airplane stability and control. The book includes never-before-available impressions of those active in the field, from pre-Wright brothers airplane and glider builders through to contemporary aircraft designers. Arranged thematically, the book deals with early developments,...
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15. |  Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices By: Michel E. Marhic Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 15-NOV-2007 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices
This book, published in 2007, provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of OPAs and related devices, including fiber optical parametric oscillators (OPOs). After introducing the field, the theory and techniques behind all types of fiber OPAs are covered starting from first principles - topics include the scalar and vector OPA theory; the nonlinear Schrodinger equation; OPO theory; and quantum noise figure of fiber OPAs. Challenges of making fiber OPAs practical for a number of applications are discussed, and a survey of the state-of-the-art in feasibility demonstrations...
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16. |  Polymer Dynamics and Relaxation By: Richard Boyd; Grant Smith Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 13-SEP-2007 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Polymer Dynamics and Relaxation
This book was first published in 2007. Polymers exhibit a range of physical characteristics, from rubber-like elasticity to the glassy state. These particular properties are controlled at the molecular level by the mobility of the structural constituents. Remarkable changes in mobility can be witnessed with temperature, over narrow, well defined regions, termed relaxation processes. This is an important, unique phenomenon controlling polymer transition behaviour and is described here at an introductory level. The important types of relaxation processes from amorphous to crystalline...
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17. |  Fast Analytical Techniques for Electrical and Electronic Circuits By: Vatché Vorpérian Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 23-MAY-2002 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fast Analytical Techniques for Electrical and Electronic Circuits
The only method of circuit analysis known to most engineers and students is nodal or loop analysis. Although this works well for obtaining numerical solutions, it is almost useless for obtaining analytical solutions in all but the simplest cases. In this unusual 2002 book, Vorpérian describes remarkable alternative techniques to solve, almost by inspection, complicated linear circuits in symbolic form and obtain meaningful analytical answers for any transfer function or impedance. Although not intended to replace traditional computer-based methods, these techniques provide engineers with a...
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18. |  Discrete Stochastic Processes and Optimal Filtering By: Jean-Claude Bertein; Roger Ceschi Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 25-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Discrete Stochastic Processes and Optimal Filtering
Optimal filtering applied to stationary and non-stationary signals provides the most efficient means of dealing with problems arising from the extraction of noise signals. Moreover, it is a fundamental feature in a range of applications, such as in navigation in aerospace and aeronautics, filter processing in the telecommunications industry, etc. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this area, discussing random and Gaussian vectors, outlining the results necessary for the creation of Wiener and adaptive filters used for stationary signals, as well as examining Kalman filters...
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19. |  Digital Signal Processing Using Matlab By: André Quinquis Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 04-APR-2008 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Signal Processing Using Matlab
This book uses MATLAB as a computing tool to explore traditional DSP topics and solve problems. This greatly expands the range and complexity of problems that students can effectively study in signal processing courses. A large number of worked examples, computer simulations and applications are provided, along with theoretical aspects that are essential in order to gain a good understanding of the main topics. Practicing engineers may also find it useful as an introductory text on the subject.
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20. |  Cooperating Embedded Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks By: Michel Banatre; Pedro Jose Marron; Anibal Ollero; Adam Wolisz Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 04-APR-2008 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Cooperating Embedded Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks
A number of different system concepts have become apparent in the broader context of embedded systems over the past few years. Whilst there are some differences between these, this book argues that in fact there is much they share in common, particularly the important notions of control, heterogenity, wireless communication, dynamics/ad hoc nature and cost.
The first part of the book covers cooperating object applications and the currently available application scenarios, such as control and automation, healthcare, and security and surveillance. The second part discusses paradigms for...
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