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New and Noteworthy
Challenges, Approaches, and Solutions
J. Biskup, University of Dortmund, Germany
This monograph provides a broad and comprehensive description of computer security threats and countermeasures, ideal for graduate students or researchers in academia and industry who require an introduction to the state of the art in this field. In addition, it can be used as the basis for graduate courses on security issues in computing.
2009. Approx. 700 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-78441-8 $99.00
Estimating and Benchmarking Success with Functional Size Measurement
M. Bundschuh, Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany;
C. Dekkers, Quality Plus Technologies Inc., Seminole, FL, USA
Based on their many years of practical experience as software managers and consultants, Manfred Bundschuh and Carol Dekkers present a framework of value to anyone involved with software project management. They present all five ISO/IEC-acknowledged Functional Sizing Methods, with variants, experiences, counting rules and case studies.
2008. Approx. 650 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-68187-8 $99.00
Semantics for Data and Services on the Web
V. Kashyap, Partners HealthCare Systems, Boston, MA, USA;
C. Bussler, DERI, Galway, Ireland; M. Moran, Nortel Networks Ltd., Galway, Ireland
With this textbook, the authors deliver an application-driven state-of-the-art presentation of Semantic Web technologies, ideally suited for academic courses on the Semantic Web and architectures of information systems, and for self-studying professionals engaged in the design and implementation of advanced application systems.
2009. Approx. 410 p. (Data-Centric Systems and Applications) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-76451-9 $79.95
An Introduction to Computer Graphics and Creative 3-D Environments
B. G. Blundell, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
This book introduces the fundamentals of 2-D and 3-D computer graphics. Additionally, a range of emerging, creative 3-D display technologies are described, including stereoscopic systems, immersive virtual reality, volumetric, varifocal, and others.
Included with the book are anaglyph, stereoscopic, and Pulfrich viewing glasses
2008. Approx. 500 p. 248 illus., 227 in color.
Hardcover
ISBN 978-1-84800-041-4 $69.95
O. Günther, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; W. Kletti, MPDV Mikrolab GmbH, Mosbach, Germany; U. Kubach, SAP Research, Dresden, Germany
The authors of this book clearly explain the potential advantages of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in a modern manufacturing and supply chain context. Areas of emphasis include integration of RFID data into legacy IT architectures, RFID-MES-ERP integration, and cost-benefit considerations.
2008. XVI, 163 p. 47 illus. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-76453-3 $59.95
Networked RFID Systems, Software and Services
G. Roussos, University of London, UK
This book introduces the technologies and techniques of large-scale RFID-enabled mobile computing systems. The discussion is set in the context of specific system case studies where RFID has been the core enabling technology in retail, metropolitan transportation, logistics and e-passport applications. RFID technology fundamentals are covered including operating principles, core system components and performance trade-o s involved in the selection of specific RFID platforms.
2008. Approx. 210 p. 64 illus. With online files/ update. (Computer Communications and Networks) Softcover ISBN 978-1-84800-152-7 $79.95
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