Google App Engine Java and GWT Application Development

Posted by Muhlis Tuesday, December 14, 2010 0 comments
Google Application Engine is a cloud computing technology that lets you run web applications that are easy to build and maintain as well as being scaled and load-balanced automatically. To build interesting and interactive web applications developers are turning to Java. However, building and deploying scalable web applications using Google Web Toolkit and Google App Engine for Java can be challenging even to developers. The start to finish approach of this book helps you meet these...

Mathematical Explorations with MATLAB by K. Chen, Peter J. Giblin

Posted by Muhlis Monday, December 6, 2010 0 comments
Review "Anyone who has ever pondered using a sophisticated computer algebra system in a course involving nontrivial mathematics should peruse this book...Those with an applied mathematics orientation should find this work particularly interesting." Choice Description Mathematical Explorations with MATLAB examines the mathematics most frequently encountered in first-year university courses. A key feature of the book is its use of MATLAB, a popular and powerful software package. The book's emphasis...

Numerical Methods in Finance: A MATLAB-Based Introduction

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Balanced coverage of the methodology and theory of numerical methods in finance Numerical Methods in Finance bridges the gap between financial theory and computational practice while helping students and practitioners exploit MATLAB for financial applications. Paolo Brandimarte covers the basics of finance and numerical analysis and provides background material that suits the needs of students from both financial engineering and economics perspectives. Classical numerical analysis methods;...

Schaum's Outline of Statistics and Econometrics

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DescriptionThe updated and expanded second edition of the internationally bestselling guide to principles and practices for undergraduate business and economics students taking mandatory economics statistics courses. - Features four new sections--on nonparametric tests, the Logit Model, the Probit Model, and causality tests--complete with new models and tests used in financial econometrics, and a new chapter on time series econometrics - Over 100,000 students enrolled annually - Includes...

A to Z of Mathematicians (Notable Scientists)

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From School Library JournalGrade 9 Up–This volume profiles 150 mathematicians from around the globe, only six of whom are women. McElroy's focus is on historical figures who lived before 1900, whose work has stood the test of time. Each entry has basic biographical information when known and a description of the subject's accomplishments. The language flows easily, almost conversationally. The author states in his introduction that he has written the book with general readers in mind. Each entry...

Flash CS4 Professional Digital Classroom

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Ebook DescriptionFlash CS4 Professional Digital Classroom is like having a personal instructor guiding readers through each lesson, while they work at their own pace. This book includes 13 self-paced lessons that let readers discover essential skills and explore new features and capabilities of Adobe Flash Professional. Every lesson is presented in full color with step-by-step instructions. Learning is reinforced with video tutorials and lesson files on a companion DVD that were developed by the...

Mathematics and Beauty: Aesthetic Approaches to Teaching Children

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Product Description fNathalie Sinclair makes a compelling case for the inclusion of the aesthetic in the teaching and learning of mathematics, and illuminates how the materials and approaches we use in the mathematics classroom can be enriched for the benefit of all learners. About the Author Nathalie Sinclair is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University. Product Details Paperback: 196 pages Publisher: Teachers College Press (August 30,...