Object oriented PERL. A comprehensive guide to concepts and programming techniques
Extraits
Informatique
Object oriented PERL. A comprehensive guide to concepts and programming techniques
Perl is a great language for throw-away programming hacking quick solutions to urgent tasks. It can also be a great language for developing large, robust and reusable solutions to real-life problems. The object-oriented techniques taught in this book will help you write cleaner, more readable and more maintainable Perl programs. Whether you're a complete newcomer to object orientation, a refugee from C ++, or just another Perl hacker looking to extend your skills, this book will take you from first principles to practical techniques, and on to the deepest mysteries of object orientation. What's inside : building objects from hashes, arrays, scalars, pseudo hashes, subroutines, regular expressions, or typeglobs ; mastering encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism ; advanced topics : operator overloading, tied variables, generic programming, multiple dispatch, and persistence ; practical examples : databases, pattern matching, source code manipulation, multiprocessing, encryption, search trees, filtering 1/0 streams, debugging ; transition guides from C ++, Java, Eiffel, and Smalltalk.
11/1999
Informatique
ELEMENTS OF PROGRAMMING WITH PERL
Here's a complete introduction to programming using Perl, written so its accessible to those learning Perl as their first programming language.
With examples ranging from a useful utility to search the Perl FAQs to a web client for tracking and charting stock quotes to an object-oriented student grading system, this book offers you a practical, hands-on approach to learning programming the Perl way.
What's inside
• Style and design issues and the software development cycle
• Full descriptions of Perl's data types, variables, operators, and control structures In-depth coverage of Perl's regular expressions
• References and nested data structures
• Documentation and Literate Programming
• Text and list manipulation
• Debugging techniques
• Using and writing modules
• Object-oriented programming and abstract data structures
12/1999
Informatique
JAVA 2 FROM SCRATCH. CD-Rom included
Java 2 from scratch is designed to teach Java programming in the context of building a real working application. Novice programmers will design and implement a functioning Stock Market Tracker/Analyzer while learning how to program in Java 2.
* Learn Java 2 concepts, techniques, and syntax in the context of creating a Stock Market Tracker/Analyzer
* Web-enable your application as you learn to add live data from the Internet
* Create an entire project from design and implementation to testing and debugging
* Understand Swing controls and event handling
The Concept Web, on the inside cover, graphically illustrates the interrelationships between Java 2 programming concepts and techniques.
12/1999
Informatique
Programming Language Pragmatics
Programming Language Pragmatics addresses the fundamental principles at work in the most important contemporary languages, highlights the critical relationship between language design and language implementation, and devotes special attention to issues of importance to the expert programmer. Thanks to its rigorous but accessible teaching style, you'll emerge better prepared to choose the best language for particular projects, to make more effective use of languages you already know, and to learn new languages quickly and completely. Features:
• Addresses the most recent developments in programming language design, spanning more than forty different languages, including Ada 95, C, C++, Fortran 95, Java, Lisp, Scheme, ML, Modula-3, Pascal, and Prolog.
• Places a special emphasis on implementation issues-how the techniques used by compilers and related tools influence language design, and vice versa.
• Covers advanced topics in language design and implemenation, such as iterators, coroutines, templates (generics), separate compilation, I/0, type inference, and exception handling.
• Reviews language-related topics in assembly-level architecture critical for understanding what a compiler does to a program.
• Offers in-depth coverage of object-oriented programming, including multiple inheritance and dynamic method binding.
• Devotes a special section to static and dynamic linking.
• Includes a comprehensive chapter on concurrency, with detailed coverage of both shared-memory and message-passing, languages and libraries.
• Provides an accessible introduction to the formal foundations of compilation (automata theory), functional (lambda calculus), and logic programming (predicate calculus).
01/1999
Langages informatiques
Le petit Python orienté objet. Programmation orientée objet avec Python 3
Ce livre propose un cours complet sur la POO en langage Python et un aide-mémoire exhaustif. Il décrit de manière simple et précise les notions importantes comme les objets, classes, méthodes, héritage, surcharge, constructeurs... Chaque point est illustré par des exemples et des scripts permettant au lecteur de comprendre en profondeur les notions étudiés.
02/2022
Informatique
CORBA DEVELOPERS'S GUIDE WITH XML. CD-ROM included
While the first design goal of the XML Recommendation states that "XML shall be straightforwardly usable over the Internet," it can be demonstrated that XML has broad application in such areas as e-commerce. With this in mind, CORBA Developer's Guide with XML focuses on XML document type definition (DTD) design using the structures of CORBA to present a new perspective to programming in an object-oriented environment. This book does not teach XML but rather discusses design for experienced object-oriented developers. Programmers need to comprehend how an analysis of an environment, CORBA, assists in the design and development of XML elements, attributes, and entities that reflect that environment.
The companion CD-ROM included with this book contains a trial version of XML Authority from Extensibility, Inc., and a multimedia presentation to explain the essential concepts of the XML Recommendation.
This book:
> Reviews the popular markup language XML for designing applications appropriate for CORBAservices and CORBAfacilities.
> Discusses the significance of document type definitions (DTDs) and the Document Object Model (DOM) for the development of XML applications.
> Uses the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) specifications to establish CORBA infrastructure interfaces and associated variables.
> Explains how to design Extensible Markup Language (XML) document type definitions using CORBA infrastructure.
> Includes the XML production rules, XML terms, and markup examples.
01/1999
Informatique
WEBCLASSES FROM SCRATCH. CD-Rom Includes
Jesse Liberty's WebClasses from scratch is designed to teach Web database programming in the context of building EmployeeNet, a robust and scalable human resources intranet application. This book is for you if you are a Visual Basic programmer who wants to make the transition to developing Web applications, a database programmer who wants to put his data on the Web, a Web designer and programmer who wants to write the server-side and client-side code to support your increasingly complex and powerful Web sites, or a Web developer who wants to apply object-oriented analysis and design and industry best-practices to your web development.
The Concept Web on the inside cover graphically represents the interrelationships between the Windows interNet Application architecture and the various technologies used to create the application.
- Design a database to effectively organize tables, create indexes, and support referential integrity
- Build a robust, maintainable, and scalable application using COM and ActiveX
- Use JavaScript- extensively for data manipulation and validation on the client side
- Utilize Microsoft's Distributed interNet Applications architecture (DNA) to build large-scale distributed application
- Connect the database and application by using ADO and ODBC
12/1999
Informatique
LEARN THE MFC C++ CLASSES. 2 Diskettes included
MFC, Microsoft Foundation Class, is the critical component of Microsoft's Visual C++ 4 compiler which allows programmers and developers to generate code compatible with all Windows applications. Knowing how to use the MFC library is critical for programmers of all levels who want to be successful learning C programming within the Microsoft Windows environment. Designed for introductory to intermediate programmers already familiar with object-oriented programming and C++, this book describes the most frequently used portions of the MFC library. In addition, Learn the MFC C++ Classes also covers the API (Application Programming Interface) functions needed for the example applications. Topics include graphics and text drawing, child windows, dialogs and button controls, edit controls, data transfer functions, document-view architecture, splitter windows, toolbars, custom. controls, status bars, modal and modeless dialogs, and more. The source code and executable programs for all examples used in the book are contained on the two companion diskettes.
This Books Covers:
> Menus and Message Maps
> List Box, Combo Box, and Edit Controls
> Data Transfer Functions
> Communication Between Parent and Child for Modal and Modeless Dialogs
> The Document-View Architecture
> Document-View Applications with Filing and Printing
> An MDI Application
> Class Hierarchy, Data Types, and Hungarian Notation Prefixes
01/1997
Mathématiques
ORIENTED MATROIDS. Second Edition
Oriented matroids are a very natural mathematical concept which prescrits itself in many different guises and which has connections and applications to many different areas. These include discrete and computational geometry, combinatorics, convexity, topology, algebraic geometry, operations research, computer science and theoretical chemistry. This is the first comprehensive, accessible account of the subject. It is intended for a diverse audience: graduate students who wish to learn the subject from scratch, researchers in the various fields of application who want to concentrate on certain aspects of the theory; specialists who need a thorough reference work; and others at points in between. A list of exercises and open problems ends each chapter.
For the second edition, the authors have expanded the bibliography greatly to ensure that it remains comprehensive and
up-to-date, and they have also added an appendix surveying research since the work was first published.
01/1999
Informatique
THE AWESOME POWER OF DIRECT 3D/DIRECTX. DirectX version 5.0, compact disk included
If you are programming real-time 3D applications for simulations, games, marketing, demonstrations or computer-animated videos using " Microsoft's Direct 3D Software Development Kit ", this book is for you. Unlike other books, " The awesome power of direct 3D/DirectX " shows you how to build a complete working 3D application, including 3D sound, joystick input, animation, textures, shadows, and even collision detection ! It shows you how to write a complete project using Retained Mode. It does not bury the code in "wrappers" that hide the nuances of the SDK. Nothing is hidden. What's inside ? : complete step-by-step tutorial for Direct 3D ; retained mode (windowed and full-screen) applications ; basics of DirectDraw ; how to integrate all DirectX components into a working program ; special techniques for shadows and 3D sound ; integration of direct input devices like joystick and mouse ; comprehensive library of high-quality, free, reusable 3D objects and textures cross-referenced DirectX retained mode command library ; all steps necessary to set up an immediate mode framework which you can then use to create a complete program. An independent developer of 3D graphics applications and games, Peter J. Kovach has been a vice president with a national developer of virtual reality and arcade systems and CEO of a corporation developing 3D system for advertising and product development. CD-ROM contains : more than 140 DirectX.x objects, some with animation (70 megs) ; 3ds originals of the .x objects (58 megs) ; 52 high-quality textures (4 megs) ; Microsoft's DirectX 6 SDK and samples (386 megs) ; all the code from the text.
12/1999
Informatique
Programmation. Concepts, techniques et modèles
Ce cours de programmation s'adresse à des étudiants qui ont déjà une première expérience de la programmation, qu'ils soient en licence d'informatique (niveaux L2 ou L3) ou en écoles d'ingénieurs. Traduction partielle d'un cours de référence publié par MIT Press, cet ouvrage présente l'originalité d'expliquer les concepts majeurs de la programmation à l'aide d'une approche synthétique qui en fait ressortir l'unité sous-jacente. Il propose une sémantique simple et complète qui permet de comprendre tous ces concepts sans pour autant sacrifier la rigueur. Toutes les notions théoriques présentées sont illustrées par des centaines d'extraits de code. En outre, 51 énoncés d'exercices fournissent au lecteur l'occasion de tester ses connaissances. Un site gratuit avec des TP, des énoncés d'examens, des transparents, un lexique français/anglais et d'autres suppléments... complète utilement le livre. Ce livre de cours est complété par un Labo interactif qui vous permettra de compiler et d'exécuter tous les exemples de code du livre et de nombreux autres, afin de comprendre par l'expérience comment fonctionnent ces programmes, les modifier, voire en écrire de nouveaux. Ce Labo interactif est édité par ScienceActive. Il est vendu séparément et vous pouvez vous le procurer sur le site www.scienceactive.com.
08/2019
Informatique
LOTUS NOTES AND DOMINO R5 DEVELOPMENT. CD-ROM included
Detailed information on how to...
* Learn the latest proven OOA (Object Oriented Analysis) techniques from a leader in the field!
* Go beyond the basics and apply advanced design techniques to your applications.
* Master all of the development languages available to you in Domino! You'll find three chapters each on the Formula Language, LotusScript, Java and JavaScript, and a chapter on HTML, plus a chapter to help you determine when to use each language.
* Analyze your Domino applications using TeamStudio Analyzer.
* Use all of the new features in R5: Resources, Outlines, Pages, Framesets and more!
* Work effectively with Notes security in your applications.
* Take full advantage of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
* Rev up your Web and intranet applications with Java, JavaScript, HTML and Domino URLs.
* The complete book and source code is contained in a searchable Domino database available on the CD.
12/1999
Amérique du sud
South America. 15th edition
Lonely Planet : Comprehensive and inspirational guides with thousands of detailed listings, reviews and recommendations for travellers with a sense of adventure and exploration Lonely Planet's South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk Patagonian glaciers, dance the night away in Rio de Janeiro and explore Incan ruins ; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South America and begin your journey now ! Inside Lonely Planet's South America Travel Guide : Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of [destination's] best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Improved planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Color maps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 168 maps Covers Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela and more The Perfect Choice : Lonely Planet's South America, our most comprehensive guide to South America, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.
06/2022
Sciences de la terre et de la
A guide to sugarcane diseases
The pathology section of ISSCT (International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists) and Cirad decided to publish a new book on sugarcane diseases. The objective is to supply sufficient and updated information regarding scientific knowledge and practical aspects of disease control to those who have to deal with sugarcane. Each disease is thoroughly described and information regarding strains of the pathogen, diagnosis and control are also provided. References are cited and each disease is illustrated by several color pictures.
01/2000
Informatique
Delphi. Programmation orientée objet en environnement Windows
Ce livre s'adresse à toute personne qui souhaite apprendre la programmation orientée objet avec le langage Delphi (en version 10.3 Community Edition) pour développer une application fenêtrée ou un service en environnement Windows. Tout au long du livre, l'auteur agrémente son propos de schémas UML afin que le lecteur puisse constater avec quelle facilité il est possible de programmer pour Windows avec Delphi. Après une présentation de l'environnement de développement et un rappel sur les fonctions de base héritées du langage Pascal, le lecteur étudie l'architecture et les principes de la programmation orientée objet en Delphi, illustrés par des programmes d'exemple mettant en oeuvre les bibliothèques fournies par Delphi 10.3 Community Edition. La manipulation de la bibliothèque graphique Visual Component Library lui permet ainsi d'appréhender concrètement la création d'applications fenêtrées attrayantes, robustes et performantes. Dans la suite du livre, l'auteur familiarise le lecteur avec la création de librairies dll ou de composants Delphi que l'on peut inclure dans l'environnement de développement avant de détailler la notion de sérialisation de données aux formats XML et JSON ainsi que l'élaboration de services système. Des chapitres dédiés présentent le concept de parallélisation de tâches sous Windows ainsi que les différentes méthodes pour communiquer entre applications, sans oublier la connexion aux bases de données grâce au moteur d'accès aux données FireDAC. Pour finir, le lecteur a l'occasion de découvrir le framework FireMonkey associé au moteur de LiveBinding qui offre la portabilité du langage Delphi vers de nombreuses plateformes (Linux, Android ou iOS), ainsi que l'élaboration et la consommation de webservices REST. Des éléments complémentaires sont en téléchargement sur le site www.editions-eni.fr.
01/2021
Informatique
MAXIMUM LINUX SECURITY. A Hacker's Guide to Protecting Your Linux Server and Workstation, CD-Rom included
Maximum Linux Security.- A Hackers Guide to Protecting Your Linux Server and Workstation is designed for system administrators, managers, or Linux users who wish to protect their Linux servers and workstations from unauthorized intrusions and other external threats to their systems' integrity.
Written by an experienced hacker-someone who knows which systems are Vulnerable and how crackers get into them-this unique guide to Linux security identifies existing and potential security holes and faults, and then describes how to go about fixing them.
• Learn in-depth configuration tips and techniques to help eliminate security threats to your Linux-based computer or network.
• Discover common Linux System holes and cracking techniques.
• Explore both commercial and open source programs and utilities that can help identify and solve security weaknesses.
• Learn about the wide array of tools that crackers have at their disposal to penetrate your Linux system.
• Find out how to safely configure and run many popular Linux-based applications and services, including Sendmail, Apache, FTPd, and many more.
• Utilize technologies such as SSL and MD5 to create a secure computing environment for yourself and your users.
CD-ROM includes
A comprehensive collection of Linux security products:
• Intrusion detection tools-including HortSentry and HostSentry from the Abacus Project
• Sniffers and electronic monitors-including the Ksniff sniffer for K Desktop Environment and COLD
• Network management tools-including Cistron RADIUS server and Linux Virtual Server toolkit
• Scanners and host assessment tools-including SATAN and the saint network security scanner
• Firewall tools-including EDGE Router Project tools and Mason
• Encryption tools-including Linux FreeS/WAN Project.
12/1999
Manga
Houtoumusuko to Koi no Ana
Sôsuke, lycéen, est un Don Juan qui aime un peu trop faire la fête et briser le coeur des filles. Pour le remettre dans le droit chemin, sa mère l'envoie chez son oncle et sa tante, au fin fond de la campagne. Sôsuke ne proteste pas, car il a hâte de revoir son premier amour, sa cousine Minori-chan, mais lorsqu'il arrive là-bas, les retrouvailles après onze ans d'éloignement ne se passent pas exactement comme prévu... Car "Minori-chan" est un homme ! Et en plus, il est professeur au nouveau lycée de Sôsuke ! Pour ne rien arranger, les choses se compliquent encore lorsque Sôsuke découvre Minori, un soir, dans une posture... vraiment très intime !
07/2020
Technologies
SOIL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATIONS. CD-Rom included
With its simplicity in presentation, this new book makes the difficult concepts of soil mechanics and foundations much easier to understand! The author explains basic concepts and fundamental principles in the context of basic mechanics, physics, and mathematics. From Practical Situations and Essential Points to Practical Examples and Questions to Guide Your Reading the book is packed with helpful hints and pedagogy that make the material crystal clear.
This book also includes a CD-ROM that offers readers hands-on learning. The CD contains interactive animations of basic concepts, interactive problem solving, electronic quizzes, interactive computer programs for special topics, virtual labs and much more. With the help of this CD and text, anyone can quickly master the key principles behind soil mechanics and foundations.
KEY FEATURES
* A What you should be able to do list at the beginning of each chapter alerts readers to what they should learn after studying each chapter.
* The author maintains a solid level of technical rigor despite the simplicity in presentation.
* A large number of examples are worked out step-by-step to illustrate problem-solving techniques.
* The CD-ROM includes The Virtual Soils Laboratory, which allows readers to do sophisticated soil testing at their own convenience.
01/2000
Développement personnel - Orie
Where to study in the UK. A guide to British schools and universities for parents abroad
This book is for parents living outside of the UK who are considering a UK education for their children. As English has come to be the language of the global economy and as UK schools are accepted to be amongst the best in the world, a British education is widely regarded as an invaluable asset. Consequently, competition for places in both schools and colleges is extremely competitive. Where to Study in the UK provides a clear and accessible description of the UK education and exam system and gives authoritative advice on how to choose the right school or college and how to secure a place for your child. The book, which also includes a series of illustrated profiles of over 50 of the UK's top educational establishments, has been complied by educational consultants Mentor ISC, with contributions from both expert educationalists and practitioners in preparatory, secondary and higher education.
06/2000
Mathématiques
LEVY PROCESSES AND INFINITELY DIVISIBLE DISTRIBUTIONS
Lévy processes are rich mathematical objects and constitute perhaps the most basic class of stochastic processes with a continuous time parameter. This book is intended to provide the reader with
comprehensive basic knowledge of Lévy processes, and at the same time serve as an introduction to stochastic processes in general. No specialist knowledge is assumed and proofs are given in detail.
Systematic study is made of stable and semi-stable processes, and the author gives special emphasis to the correspondence between Lévy processes and infinitely divisible distributions. All serious students of random phenomena will find that this book has much to offer.
01/1999
Anglais apprentissage
Jefferson and Nature. An Interpretation
Jefferson and Nature is the first comprehensive study to take Jefferson completely at his word-his favorite word. Nature-the term and the many ideas associated with it-pervades Jefferson's life and writings. It sets hem apart from his colleagues in the American Enlightenment and provides the distinctive gateway to his thought and action. By no means consistent and at tunes apparently opportunistic in his use of the term, Jefferson nevertheless draws nearly every realm of life back to this essential word and idea. Charles Miller's book tells why this is so.
01/1993
Sciences de la terre et de la
Theoretical Astrophysics. Volume 1, Astrophysical Processes
Graduate students and researchers in astrophysics and cosmology need a solid understanding of a wide range of physical processes. This clear and authoritative textbook has been designed to help them to develop the necessary toolkit of theory. Assuming only an undergraduate background in physics and no detailed knowledge of astronomy, this book guides the reader step by step through a comprehensive collection of fundamental theoretical topics. The book is modular in design, allowing the reader to pick and chose a selection of chapters, if necessary. It can be used alone, or in conjunction with the forthcoming accompanying two volumes (covering stars and stellar systems, and galaxies and cosmology, respectively). After reviewing the basics of dynamics, electromagnetic theory, and statistical physics, the book carefully develops a solid understanding of all the key concepts such as radiative processes, spectra, fluid mechanics, plasma physics and MHD, dynamics of gravitating systems, general relativity, and nuclear physics. Each topic is developed methodically from undergraduate basic physics. Throughout, the reader's understanding is developed and tested with carefully structured problems and helpful hints. This welcome volume provides graduate students with an indispensable introduction to and reference on all the physical processes they will need to successfully tackle cutting-edge research in astrophysics and cosmology.
01/2000
Critique littéraire
French industrial studies. a bibliography and guide. A bibliography and guide
The heart of the book is a bibliography of over 1, 000 items, classified by means of a detailed index, bearing on major research projects undertaken in France since 1945 in the areas of industrial sociology, labour relations, organisational behaviour, management and of theoretical contributions in these fields. This information is supplemented by a list of research institutes and an explanatory introduction which gives a brief history of modern French industrial studies and provides criteria for judging the utility of items. The book is unique as a source of informations for teachers, researchers and students who propose to introduce a comparative element into their work.
01/1977
Histoire ancienne
Pondera antiqua et mediaevalia II
The Pondera Online project aims to collect and study ancient and medieval weights. No attempt for such a global corpus has been successful since the end of the 19th century. Dispersed objects, disparate information and imprecise data together constitute a major obstacle to a comprehensive approach. Therefore, the Pondera Online project is intended to fill a gap in the collection, standardisation, and processing of these archaeological data, thanks to an open access database (https : //pondera. uclouvain. be/). In this framework, four annual workshops have been organised in Louvain-la-Neuve between 2016 and 2019, bringing together specialists in Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic weights and measures. These meetings have led to a rich program of presentations and discussions, and to the preparation of several papers. Thirteen of them are gathered in this second collective volume.
01/2023
Informatique
TCL/TK. CD-ROM included
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be up and programming in Tcl/Tk. Using a straightforward, step-bystep approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, enabling you to learn the essentials of Tcl/Tk from the ground up.
Find your answers to...
* Exploring Tcl/Tk for GUI developrrient
* Understanding events, callbacks, and resources
* Building Tcl expressions, control structures, lists, and arrays
* Using WISH
* Interacting with the operating system
* Creating Widgets
* Building your own user interfaces
* Using Tcl/Tk to interface to legacy programs and systems
* Creating Web applications with Tcl/Tk
* Using Tk with Perl and C
12/1999
Thèmes photo
To Hell and Back
Une moitié de ciel et une moitié d'eau. L'océan et les nuages se mélangent, l'horizon se dissout, comme ce fil entre la vie et la mort. Accompagnées de deux textes de Vincent Barras et Valentina D'Avenia, les photographies de Léonore Baud explorent avec douceur la brutalité d'un traumatisme.
06/2023
Sciences de la terre et de la
Green Plants. Their Origin and Diversity, 2nd Edition
The central theme of Green Plants is the astonishing diversity of forms found in the plant kingdom, from the simplicity of prokaryotic algae to the myriad complexities of flowering plants. To help the reader appreciate this remarkable diversity, the book is arranged according to generally accepted classification schemes, beginning with algae (both prokaryotic and eukaryotic) and moving through liverworts, hornworts, mosses, fern allies, ferns and gymnosperms to flowering plants. Copiously illustrated throughout with clear line diagrams and instructive photographs, Green Plants provides a concise account of all algae and land plants, with information on topics from cellular structure to life cycles and reproduction. The authors maintain a refreshingly cautious and objective approach in discussions of possible phylogenetic relationships. Newly emerging information on features of plants known only as fossils is included, providing as complete a history as possible of the plant kingdom. Throughout the book there are many references to ultrastructural and physiological features which relate growth and form to current concepts in the study of plant development. This new edition has been completely updated to reflect current views on the origin of the major groups of plants and includes information arising from more recently developed techniques such as cladistic analyses. As such, it provides an up-to-date and timely resource for students of botany, and also for researchers needing a comprehensive reference to the plant kingdom.
01/2000
Mathématiques
Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology
All biologists need to be able to handle numbers, yet students of biology often approach this topic fearfully. This guide helps to, develop key skills for the study of biology in the minimum time through guided practise.
Statistical and Data Handling Skills in Biology is an easy-to-use handbook which concentrates on essentials. It explains why certain mathematical concepts can help in biology and describes them in simple language and pictures with few equations. Numerous worked examples and problems from real biological situations are provided. The book first shows how to handle numbers and S.I. units. It then explains why variation is such a problem in biology and shows how to use statistical tests to separate real effects from the background variation. Finally it explains how to choose appropriate statistical tests to, analyse data and how to improve the design of experiments. Students will develop confidence in dealing with numbers by working through the problems provided.
Key features include:
- takes a biological viewpoint;
- clear, concise coverage of essential concepts;
- helpful explanations and pictures with a minimum of equations;
- step-by-step guides to statistical tests;
- guidance on using computer-based statistical packages;
- decision charts for choosing statistical tests;
- worked examples and problems, with solutions provided.
This book makes an ideal companion for biologists at all levels, as a text for elementary courses for sixth form and first year undergraduate students, a self-study guide, or as a laboratory handbook for the working biologist.
01/2000
Informatique
MIGRATING TO ORACLE8i. The Authoritative Solution
Learn how to create a migration strategy that meets your company's needs, and then apply the professional Oracle DBA strategies and techniques in this book to your database and applications to efficiently migrate to Oracle8i. Written by database administrators for database administrators, Migrating to Oracle8i provides a solutions-oriented approach to migrate and efficiently use Oracle8i features for developing your databases.
11/1999
Physique, chimie
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS. 2nd edition
The widespread use of the first edition of Physical Properties of Polymers as a textbook encouraged the authors to expand and update this introduction to polymer science. All of the original topics have been enriched with the latest developments in these fast-moving areas. Two new topics have been added to provide comprehensive treatment. The contents have been divided into sections on physical states of polymers and characterization techniques. Chapters on physical states include discussions of the rubber elastic state, the glassy state, melts and concentrated solutions, the crystalline state, and the mesomorphic state. Characterization techniques described are molecular spectroscopy and scattering techniques. In addition to academic use, this volume offers a well-rounded source of basic information needed by polymer physical chemists, polymer physicists, polymer engineers, and all scientists whose work involves polymers.
11/1999
