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A Complete and Balanced Service Scorecard: Creating Value Through Sustained Performance Improvement
Author Praveen Gupta , Rajesh K. Tyagi
In the U.S., service related activities have become dominant aspects of the economy and currently account for well over 50% of our GNP. The authors' framework eliminates outdated, low-value techniques originally created for manufacturing firms, replacing them with ....
Release Date 2008/07 -
A Computational Introduction to Digital Image Processing, Second Edition, 2nd Edition
Author Alasdair McAndrew
Highly Regarded, Accessible Approach to Image Processing Using Open-Source and Commercial SoftwareA Computational Introduction to Digital Image Processing, Second Edition explores the nature and use of digital images and shows how they can be obtained, stored, and ....
Release Date 2015/10 -
A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python
Author Mark J. Johnson
Suitable for newcomers to computer science, A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python provides a succinct, yet complete, first course in computer science using the Python programming language. The book features: Short, modular chapters with brief and precise e....
Release Date 2015/09 -
A Developer's Guide to Ethereum
Author Chris Ward , Tonino Jankov , Mislav Javor , David Attard , Mateja Kendel , Bruno Skvo
Blockchain technology has certainly been hyped over the past few years, but when you strip all of that away, what can actually do with it? This book is a collection of articles that provide an introduction to Ethereum, an open source platform that's based based on....
Release Date 2018/08 -
Author Dwight McNeill
In A Framework for Applying Analytics in Healthcare, Dwight McNeill shows healthcare analysts and decision-makers exactly how to adapt and apply the best analytics techniques from retail, finance, politics, and sports. McNeill describes each method in depth, present....
Release Date 2013/06 -
A Framework for Value Management Practice - Second Edition
Author Michel Thiry PhD
A Framework for Value Management Practice—Second Edition begins by providing readers with the background needed to understand the origins of this complex and rapidly evolving practice. The second chapter builds on this foundation, by helping readers understan....
Release Date 2013/10 -
A Friendly Guide to Software Development : What You Should Know Without Being a Developer
Author Leticia Portella
Software is everywhere, but despite being so common and useful, it remains magical and mysterious to many. Still, more and more people are finding themselves working for tech companies, or with an array of software products, services, and tools. This can segregate those who understand tech from thos....
Release Date 2022/11 -
A Frontend Web Developer's Guide to Testing
Author Eran Kinsbruner , Gleb Bahmutov
Discover expert tips and best practices for maximizing the efficacy of various test automation frameworks and gain a better understanding of their capabilities for your web projectsKey FeaturesExplore the progressive features of the most advanced cross-browser test automation frameworksFormulate a s....
Release Date 2022/03 -
A Game Design Vocabulary: Exploring the Foundational Principles Behind Good Game Design
Author Naomi Clark , Anna Anthropy
Master the Principles and Vocabulary of Game DesignWhy aren’t videogames getting better? Why does it feel like we’re playing the same games, over and over again? Why aren’t games helping us transform our lives, like great music, books, and movies do?The problem is l....
Release Date 2014/02 -
A Guide to Lean Six Sigma Management Skills
Author Howard S Gitlow
In summary, the purpose of Six Sigma management is topromote joy in work for all employees so that they have the energy to participate in the improvement and innovation projects identified from the organizational dashboard! Howard S Gitlow Authored by Dr, Howard Gi....
Release Date 2009/06 -
Author David M. Levine , Howard S. Gitlow , Richard Melnyck
Master modern Six Sigma implementation with the most complete, up-to-date guide for Green Belts, Black Belts, Champions and students! Now fully updated with the latest lean and process control applications, A Guide to Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Pract....
Release Date 2015/04 -
A Practical Guide to Testing Object-Oriented Software
Author David A. Sykes , John D. McGregor
A Practical Guide to Testing Object-Oriented Software focuses on the real-world issues that arise in planning and implementing effective testing for object-oriented and component-based software development. It shows how testing object-oriented software differs from ....
Release Date 2001/03 -
A Practical Guide to Testing Wireless Smartphone Applications
Author Julian Harty
Testing applications for mobile phones is difficult, time-consuming, and hard to do effectively. Many people have limited their testing efforts to hands-on testing of an application on a few physical handsets, and they have to repeat the process every time a new ver....
Release Date 2009/11 -
Author Will Arthur , David Challener , Kenneth Goldman
A Practical Guide to TPM 2.0: Using the Trusted Platform Module in the New Age of Security is a straight-forward primer for developers. It shows security and TPM concepts, demonstrating their use in real applications that the reader can try out.Simply put, this book....
Release Date 2015/01 -
A Practical Guide to Trusted Computing
Author Leendert Van Doorn , David Safford , Ryan Catherman , Kent Yoder , David Challener
Use Trusted Computing to Make PCs Safer, More Secure, and More ReliableEvery year, computer security threats become more severe. Software alone can no longer adequately defend against them: what’s needed is secure hardware. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) makes th....
Release Date 2007/12 -
Author Alexei Fedorov
The new Microsoft platform, Microsoft.NET provides countless opportunities for different services and systems to interact, allowing programmers to develop powerful solutions for the internet. If you are a programmer or developer wanting to take full advantage of Mic....
Release Date 2002/07 -
A Programmer's Guide to C# 5.0, 4th Edition
Author Nick Wienholt , Eric Gunnerson
A Programmer's Guide to C# 5.0 is a book for software developers who want to truly understand C#. Whether you've worked with C# before or with another general-purpose programming language, each fast-paced, focused chapter will take you straight to the heart of a f....
Release Date 2012/11 -
A Programmer's Introduction to Visual Basic® .NET
Author Craig Utley
A Programmer's Introduction to Visual Basic .NET helps current Visual Basic developers identify and understand some of the major changes are between Visual Basic and Visual Basic .NET. This book also explores why developers should move to Visual Basic. Learn about ....
Release Date 2001/12 -
A Programmer’s Guide to Java® SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
Author Rolf W Rasmussen , Khalid A Mughal
Unique among Java tutorials, A Programmer’s Guide to Java® SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA): A Comprehensive Primer combines an integrated, expert introduction to Java SE 8 with comprehensive coverage of Oracle’s new Java SE 8 OCA exam 1Z0-808.Based on Mughal ....
Release Date 2016/07 -
A Programmer’s Guide to Java™ SCJP Certification: A Comprehensive Primer, Third Edition
Author Rolf W. Rasmussen , Khalid A. Mughal
This book will help you prepare for and pass the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform SE 6 (CX-310-065) Exam. It is written for any experienced programmer (with or without previous knowledge of Java) interested in mastering the Java programming language an....
Release Date 2008/12 -
A Software Architect's Guide to New Java Workloads in IBM CICS Transaction Server
Author Bei Chun Zhou , Geoffrey Pirie , Subhajit Maitra , Mitch Johnson , Mark Hollands , Ma
This IBM® Redpaper Redbooks® publication introduces the IBM System z® New Application License Charges (zNALC) pricing structure and provides examples of zNALC workload scenarios. It describes the products that can be run on a zNALC logical partition (LPAR), reasons ....
Release Date 2014/12 -
A Software Engineering Approach to LabVIEW™
Author Steve Watts , Jon Conway
Create more robust, more flexible LabVIEW applications—through software design principles!Writing LabVIEW software to perform a complex task is never easy—especially when those last-minute feature requests cause a complexity explosion in your system, forcing you to ....
Release Date 2003/05 -
A Software Engineer’s Guide to Seniority: A Guide to Technical Leadership
Author Jocelyn Harper
There are few books in the market that talk about the effort within and outside of the job that helps software engineers advance in their careers. This book is a truthful and introspective look at technical careers and a consolidation of that information and advice for engineers that are looking to ....
Release Date 2022/12 -
A Student Guide to Object-Oriented Development
Author Jill Doake , Carol Britton
A Student Guide to Object-Oriented Development is an introductory text that follows the software development process, from requirements capture to implementation, using an object-oriented approach. The book uses object-oriented techniques to present a practical view....
Release Date 2004/08 -
A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms, Volume 3
Author G. A. Vijayalakshmi Pai
Data structures and algorithms is a fundamental course in Computer Science, which enables learners across any discipline to develop the much-needed foundation of efficient programming, leading to better problem solving in their respective disciplines.A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms is a....
Release Date 2023/01 -
Author Bjarne Stroustrup
The C++11 standard allows programmers to express ideas more clearly, simply, and directly, and to write faster, more efficient code. Bjarne Stroustrup, the designer and original implementer of C++, thoroughly covers the details of this language and its use in his de....
Release Date 2013/09 -
Author Bjarne Stroustrup
In A Tour of C++, Second Edition, Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++, describes what constitutes modern C++. This concise, self-contained guide covers most major language features and the major standard-library components—not, of course, in great depth, but to a....
Release Date 2018/06 -
Author Bjarne Stroustrup
In A Tour of C++, Third Edition, Bjarne Stroustrup provides an overview of ISO C++, C++20, that aims to give experienced programmers a clear understanding of what constitutes modern C++. Featuring carefully crafted examples and practical help in getting started, this revised and updated edition conc....
Release Date 2022/09 -
Author Jake VanderPlas
To tap into the power of Python's open data science stack—including NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, and other tools—you first need to understand the syntax, semantics, and patterns of the Python language. This report provides a brief yet comprehensive int....
Release Date 2016/08