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Guides you through the process of building a traditional Access desktop database that uses one Access database as the front-end (queries, reports, and forms) and another to contain the tables and data. By separating the data from the rest of the database, the Access database can be easily shared by multiple users over a network.

Designed as a project and case-oriented approach to learning Excel, the emphasis of this book is on learning by doing. The book presents a series of progressively reinforcing problem sets, which allow the exploration of real-life business problems.

Covers the discrete mathematics as it has been established after its emergence since the middle of the last century and its elementary applications to cryptography. The book can be used by anyone studying discrete mathematics, finite mathematics, and similar subjects. Any necessary prerequisites are explained and illustrated.

This book is appropriate for both the computer science undergraduate course in 3D graphics programming using OpenGL and for professionals who are interested in mastering 3D graphics skills. It has been designed in a 4-color, "e;teach-yourself"e; format with numerous examples that the reader can run just as presented. The book is unique because it teaches OpenGL programming in Java, using JOGL - a standard Java "e;wrapper"e; for OpenGL's native C calls. Includes companion files with source code and images. eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com.Features:* Covers OpenGL 4.0+ shader programming using Java.* Includes companion files with code, images from the book, and more * Illustrates every technique with complete running code examples. Everything needed to install JOGL and run every example is provided. * Includes every GLSL programmable pipeline stage (vertex, tessellation, geometry, and fragment) -- with examples. * Underlying OpenGL C calls are always exposed - the reader learns them. NOTE: Instructions for MAC users are available by writing info@merclearning.com

Provides over 1,000 review questions and answers for all types of mechanical engineering exams. The book covers all the aspects of mechanical engineering topics including thermodynamics, machine design, materials, and more.

Data structures provide a means to manage large amounts of information such as large databases, using SEO, and creating Internet/Web indexing services. The book is designed to present fundamentals of data structures for beginners using the C programming language. Practical analogies using real world applications are integrated throughout.

This book covers the classical type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetes of childhood, diabetes of pregnancy, modern insulin procedures, and suggested diets through practical examples, FAQs, videos, and illustrations. Diabetes is a chronic disease, affecting over 300 million people worldwide, in which there are high levels of sugar in the blood, often caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both. This book translates medical language into readable FAQs that can easily be understood by the lay person. It covers the classical type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetes of childhood, diabetes of pregnancy, modern insulin procedures, and suggested diets through practical examples, FAQs, videos, and illustrations.

This book/DVD package introduces the necessary steps and stages of planning a modern multimedia Web site. It includes both the design and development aspects for novices and a complete plan to get you started with the core technologies and techniques for professional Web design on a freelance or organizational basis. The text also covers the current languages e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PERL, PHP, and mySQL, that are needed to construct dynamic content on the Web and milestones for getting it into the hands of your clients sooner. Features: Provides a complete guide for developers and designers to see both front-end and back-end design elements Uses various languages e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PERL, PHP, and mySQL to maximize efficiency of modern and dynamic Web pages Uses design principles and best practices from an experienced freelance Web designer and instructor Includes language examples for self-study and challenging activities for expanding design and development; instructor's resources available for use as a textbook

Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book's figures.

Provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application.

Provides a comprehensive overview of ocean electronics, energy conversion, and instrumentation. As remote (satellite) sensing becomes increasingly important, this text provides readers with a solid background of wireless sensor networks and image-processing for oceans and ocean-related energy issues.

The most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2018-2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in colour.

Demonstrates the process of converting static images to an effective animation of characters and effects. Unlike many of its competitors, Storyboarding uses the accompanying DVD to show the storyboards in conjunction with a final short film and script. Material on game scripting, Motion Graphics, and Web comics is included.

As part of the Pocket Primer series, this book was designed for someone who needs to master Excel programming fundamentals without spending too much time. All you need is a short book to get you started. It will show you only the things you need to know to feel at home with VBA.

Provides key concepts, case studies, and numerous techniques to ensure software is reliable and secure. Using a self-teaching format, the book covers important topics such as black, white, and gray box testing, video game testing, test point analysis, automation, and levels of testing. Includes end-of-chapter multiple-choice questions.

A practical how-to book on Excel programming, suitable for readers already familiar with the Excel user interface. The book introduces programming concepts via numerous multi-step, illustrated, hands-on exercises. More advanced topics are introduced via custom projects.

Addresses the history, symptoms, causes, and available treatment for "video game overuse". The book examines numerous case studies and provides resources from several countries including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK.

Behcet's disease is a rare, vascular autoinflammatory illness that is little understood. Using a question-and-answer format - along with illustrations and photographs - this book gives easy-to-understand explanations of common patient concerns. Detailed information is provided on causes, symptoms, complications, and treatments for Behcet's disease. Physicians in training and/or new to the field of Behcet's will find that included material is referenced and evidence-based, and that the book has been reviewed in advance of publication by clinicians noted in the research and treatment of Behcet's. This book includes numerous in-text Web links to relevant information at the National Institutes of Health and other online sources. The companion disc includes informational resources and illustrations to help you better understand all of the material from the book; there are also links to international Behcet's patient organizations and to free public-access medical journal articles about Behcet's.FEATURES:*Includes information on Behcet's disease in the United States and Western European countries - areas not often covered in depth in other publications*Provides descriptions of diagnostic features of Behcet's disease*Provides information on anti-TNF (and other) medications currently in use and some orphan drug treatments under development*Includes a companion disc with figures, photographs, and Web links to references in the text and other sources of information

Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book's figures.

This book provides an overview of the basic concepts and components of UAVs, the various sensors used, architecture of autonomous UAVs, communication tools and devices to acquire real-time data from UAVs, the software needed to analyze the UAV data, required rules and regulations to fly UAVs, various application areas (e.g. construction, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, forestry, search and rescue, surveillance, transportation, disaster, logistics), and future areas of research which is needed to handle relevant challenges.

This updated bestseller provides an introduction to programming interactive computer graphics, with an emphasis on game development using DirectX 12. The book is divided into three main parts: basic mathematical tools, fundamental tasks in Direct3D, and techniques and special effects.

A book for developers who are looking for an overview of basic concepts in Natural Language Processing. It casts a wide net of techniques to help developers who have a range of technical backgrounds. Numerous code samples and listings are included to support myriad topics.

Presents a short tour of basic Angular functionality, such as UI components and forms in Angular applications; introduces machine learning concepts; cpvers classification algorithms, such as kNN, and Naive Bayes; and introduces basic TensorFlow concepts.

Data analytics is creeping into the lexicon of our daily language. This book gives the reader a perspective as to the overall data analytics skill set, starting with a primer on statistics, and works toward the application of those methods.

Provides the reader with the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and cybercrime in an easy to understand, self-teaching format. The book introduces all of the major subjects related to cybersecurity, including data security, viruses, malicious software, firewalls and VPNs, security architecture and design, security policies, Cyberlaw, and more.

Offers a simple, practical, and concise guide to structural steel design - using the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and the Allowable Strength Design (ASD) methods - that equips the reader with the necessary skills for designing real-world structures.

Essential concepts of programming language design and implementation are explained and illustrated in the context of the object-oriented programming language (OOPL) paradigm. Written with the upper-level undergraduate student in mind, the text begins with an introductory chapter that summarizes the essential features of an OOPL, then widens the discussion to categorize the other major paradigms, introduce the important issues, and define the essential terms. After a brief second chapter on event-driven programming (EDP), subsequent chapters are built around case studies in each of the languages Smalltalk, C++, Java, C#, and Python. Included in each case study is a discussion of the accompanying libraries, including the essential container classes. For each language, one important event-driven library is singled out and studied. Sufficient information is given so that students can complete an event-driven project in any of the given languages. After completing the course the student should have a solid set of skills in each language the instructor chooses to cover, a comprehensive overview of how these languages relate to each other, and an appreciation of the major issues in OOPL design.Key Features:*Provides essential coverage of Smalltalk origins, syntax, and semantics, a valuable asset for students wanting to understand the hybrid Objective C language *Provides detailed case studies of Smalltalk, Java, C++, C#, and Python and features a side-by-side development of the Java and C++ languages--highlighting their similarities and differences*Sets the discussion in a historical framework, tracing the roots of the OOPLs back to Simula 67.*Provides broad-based coverage of all languages, imparting essential skills as well as an appreciation for each language's design philosophy*Includes chapter summary, review questions, chapter exercises, an appendix with event-driven projects, and instructor resources

Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers only the basics and uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects, see all of the book's figures in colour, and draw with a trial version of AutoCAD 2012.

Teaches the fundamentals of promoting and distributing short films and videos. Chapters cover utilizing social networking to self-promote, entering film festivals, negotiating with broadcast distributors, understanding the various outlets, and distributing alternative work such as Webisodes, demo reels, music videos, and commercials.

Designed to explain the mathematical concepts involved in computer graphics and its entities, this book is ideal for courses in computer graphics, engineering, game development, as well as for professionals in industry. It begins with simple concepts such as how an image is generated on the screen and then moves to cover the different algorithms for the generation of simple geometry on the screen. The following chapters include two-dimensional and three-dimensional transformations, parametric representation of planar curves and parametric representation of space curves such as cubic splines, Bezier curves, etc. In addition to programming in C, OpenGL, and several other topics, it includes a final chapter on the methods of generating 3D models.