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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. Designed to be a core teaching text at the undergraduate level, accessible to students with wide-ranging backgrounds, only an elementary grounding in mathematics is assumed as key maths is provided.

2008. XX, 480 p. 248 illus., 227 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-84800-041-4 7 $69.95

The Semantic
Web

Semantics for Data and Services on the Web

V. Kashyap, Partners HealthCare System, Wellesley, MA, USA; C.

Bussler, Merced Systems Inc., Redwood Shores, CA, USA; M. Moran, Nortel, Galway, Ireland

The Semantic Web is a vision – the idea of having data on the Web defined and linked in such a way that it can be used by machines not just for display purposes but for automation, integration and reuse of data across various applications. Technically, however, there is a widespread misconception that the Semantic Web is primarily a rehash of existing AI and database work focused on encoding knowledge representation formalisms in markup languages such as RDF(S), DAML+OIL or OWL.

2008. XVI, 414 p. 61 illus. (Data-Centric Systems
and Applications) Hardcover
ISBN 978-3-540-76451-9 7 $79.95

Foundations
of 3D Graphics
Programming

Using JOGL and Java3D

J. X. Chen, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA; C. Chen,

Southwest Jiaotong University, Sichuan, China

This second edition contains 3 new chapters, a new appendix and is updated and enhanced throughout Supreme reference on JOGL programming, with extensive and complete examples Also covers Java3D, with detailed example programs Serves as an ideal shortcut to 3D graphics theory Written by a recognized leader in 3D graphics, virtual experiences and statistical data visualization, based on years of teaching and research experience

2nd ed. 2008. XVI, 400 p. 141 illus., 40 in color.
Hardcover
ISBN 978-1-84800-283-8 7 $79.95

Computer
Graphics for
Artists: An
Introduction

A. Paquette, School of Game Architecture and Design, Breda, The Netherlands

Computer Graphics for Artists: an introduction is an application-independent, reader-friendly primer for anyone with a serious desire to understand 3D Computer Graphics. Opening with the first and most basic elements of computer graphics, the book rapidly advances into progressively more complex concepts. Each of the elements, however simple, are important to understand because each is an essential link in a chain that allows an artist to master any computer graphics application.

2008. XVIII, 270 p. 453 illus., 222 in color. Softcover ISBN 978-1-84800-140-4 7 $59.95

Touch of Class

Learning to Program Well with Objects and Contracts

B. Meyer, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

From object technology pioneer and ETH Zurich

professor Bertrand Meyer, winner of the Jolt award and the ACM Software System Award, a revolutionary textbook that makes learning programming fun and rewarding. Meyer builds his presentation on a rich object-oriented software system supporting graphics and multimedia, which students can use to produce impressive applications from day one, then understand inside out as they learn new programming techniques.

2009. Approx. 700 p. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-92144-8 7 $79.95

Algorithms and
Data Structures

The Basic Toolbox K. Mehlhorn, Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik, Saarbrücken, Germany; P. Sanders, University of Karlsruhe, Germany

This book is a concise introduction addressed to students and professionals familiar with programming and basic mathematical language. Individual chapters cover arrays and linked lists, hash tables and associative arrays, sorting and selection, priority queues, sorted sequences, graph representation, graph traversal, shortest paths, minimum spanning trees, and optimization.

2008. XII, 300 p. 112 illus. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-540-77977-3 7 $44.95

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