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Compressed Image File Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, XBM, BMP
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Amazon.com Compressed Image File Formats is an appealingly compact and useful guide to some of today's most popular file formats used for image data. For any programmer who needs to know how images are stored, this concise reference can serve as a really invaluable resource. Besides full coverage of the popular BMP, GIF, and PNG file formats, the book zeroes in on the JPEG standard, perhaps today's most popular (and most complicated) image format. In a series of short chapters, the book looks at JPEG in detail, from basic file organization (its format and marker fields), file compression techniques (like Huffman coding and DCT), and how to decode (read) and encode (write) JPEG images. By condensing hundreds of pages of specifications and documentation from the voluminous JPEG standard into this short volume, the author has created a worthwhile summary of key JPEG features and compression techniques useful to any graphics programmer. The book also includes C++ code for a simple JPEG encoder (on the accompanying CD-ROM). This example can get you started compressing images using the JPEG format. In addition, the book discusses techniques for creating and decoding progressive JPEGs (used for downloading images in stages, in progressively finer resolutions, over the Internet). Whether you are a programmer faced with decoding or encoding image data, or an interested Webmaster who wants to know the pros and cons of today's image file formats, Compressed Image File Formats Read more...

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A reference and guide for all those who use the parallel port of a PC to communicate with printers and other peripheral machines. It contains time-saving tips, tools and examples, and advice on how to use the port to its full potential, including the high-speed, bi-directional modes. Read more...

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The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about biology -- only what they'll need to know to score higher on the GRE Biology. There's a big difference. In Cracking the GRE Biology, TPR will teach test-takers how to think like the test-makers. This is accomplished by teaching students how to: Know what types of questions to expect Improve scores by studying the topics most likely to appear on the test Sharpen skills in TPR's biology lab Get ahead with Word Watch, TPR's list of terms that frequently appear on the test *This book includes a full-length simulated GRE Biology test. All of The Princeton Review's sample test questions are like the ones test-takers will see on the actual GRE Biology test, and every solution is fully explained. Contents Include: - Part I: Introduction - Part II: Cell and Molecular Biology Remember Organic Chemistry? The Eukaryotic Cell Cellular Energetics DNA, RNA, Transcription, and Translation Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Fertilization and Development Microorganisms: Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses - Part III: Human Physiology The Circulatory System The Digestive System The Excretory System The Endocrine System The Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System The Respiratory System - Part IV: Organismal Biology Plants Genetics and Evolution Ecology and Animal Behavior - Part V: GRE Biology Lab - Part VI: Word Watch - Part VII: TPR Diagnostic Test - Part VIII: Explanations Download li Read more...

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Business Builder INTERMEDIATE A series of three photocopiable Business English Teacher’s Resource Books, at intermediate level. They provide a flexible approach to teaching and include excellent material for in-company classes, summer schools or supplementary use. Each book is divided into three modules: 1, 2, 3: Social English, Telephoning, Job Interviews 4, 5, 6: Discussions and meetings, Business correspondence, Report writing 7, 8, 9: Presentations, Company product and Customer relations, Negotiations Each book contains a needs analysis which can be given to each new student to assess their needs. A wide variety of communicative activities makes this series ideal for one-to-one or group teaching. Full teacher’s notes are provided with each lesson. 3x PDF in 1 RAR | 265 MB Download link: http://rapidshare.com/files/97057517/bubi.rar Read more...

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The Economist is a weekly news and international affairs publication owned by “The Economist Newspaper Ltd” and edited in London, UK. It has been in continuous publication since September 1843. Altough printed in London, in the USA (where it is largely sold) this publication is reputed to be the best in its field. Read more...

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Note: This seems to be a draft version, because pdf-file has 490 pages, but book has 761 pages. Progressive in content and form, this practical text successfully bridges the gap between the circuit perspective and system perspective of digital integrated circuit design. Beginning with solid discussions on the operation of electronic devices and and in-depth analysis of the nucleus of digital design, the text maintains a consistent, logical flow of subject matter throughout, addressing today's most significant and compelling industry topics: the impact of interconnect, design for low power, issues in timing and clocking, design methodologies, and the tremendous effect of design automation on the digital design perspective. From the Back Cover Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1996, CMOS manufacturing technology has continued its breathtaking pace, scaling to ever-smaller dimensions. Minimum feature sizes are now reaching the 100-rim realm. Circuits are becoming more complex, challenging the productivity of the designer, while the plunge into the deep-submicron space causes devices to behave differently and brings to the forefront a number of new issues that impact the reliability, cost, performance, power dissipation, and reliability of the digital IC. This updated text reflects the ongoing (r)evolution in the world of digital integrated circuit design, caused by this move into the deep-submicron realm. This means increased importance of deep- Read more...

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Ted Van Sickle spent over fifteen years at Motorola as a microcontroller specialist. He now consults and teaches classes on software design and programming for microcontroller systems. He holds a MSEE from the University of Michigan. Introduces microcontrollers and describes their programming environment, offering tips on coding for microcontrollers Describes techniques to get maximum performance from your code Discusses the differences between 8-bit and larger microcontrollers, giving application examples and providing details on using different compilers Review "The book covers the essentials of C, programming actual microcontrollers, and discusses real world examples as well as theoretical models." --Embedded Systems Programming Product News "A must-read for engineers trying to get a handle on software issues . . . I get a constant stream of queries for introductory texts to the embedded-systems world. This is the book. It should be required reading even in computer curriculum, where embedded systems get virtually no mention." --EDN Summary: Title Should Be: Programming Motorola Microcontrollers Rating: 2 This book is written by a retired Motorola guy and it shows. Van Sickle all but ignores other processors and all of his examples are based on Motorola controllers and C compilers. He's also a bit out of date in many areas. Much of the book is centered around older (non-flash) Motorola parts. He mentions some of the newer ones here and there, but Read more...

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The authors use their decades of experience and draw upon real-world examples to demonstrate that the application of their techniques provides a basis for equipment management, uptime maximization, and reduced maintenance costs. The text explores reliability assessment techniques such as Failure Mode, Effect Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis of commonly encountered rotating machinery. These are all highly effective techniques that the engineer can apply to maximize uptime and thereby maximize production and profitability. * Provides the tools to drastically improve machinery productivity and performance * Bridges the gap between the theory of "reliability engineering" and the practical day-to-day measures that lead to machinery uptime * Authoritative reference for maximizing the uptime of process equipment From the Back Cover [Gulf Professional Publishing] Engineering/Maintenance Engineering/Reliability Engineering Maximizing Machinery Uptime 5E Heinz P. Bloch Consulting Engineer, Montgomery, Texas Fred K. Geitner Professional Engineer, Ontario, Canada Provides the tools to drastically improve machinery productivity and performance Bridges the gap between the theory of reliability engineering and the practical day-to-day measures that lead to machinery uptime Authoritative reference for maximizing the uptime of process equipment This fifth edition of Maximizing Machinery Uptime continues with the authors extremely successful and highly respected Read more...

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This updated edition is an invaluable source of practical cost-effective maintenance, repair, installation, and field verification procedures for machinery engineers. It is filled with step-by-step instructions and quick-reference checklists that describe preventive and predictive maintenance for major process units such as vertical, horizontal, reciprocating, and liquid ring vacuum pumps, fans and blowers, compressors, turboexpanders, turbines, and more. Also included are sections on machinery protection, storage, lubrication, and periodic monitoring. A new section examines centrifugal pumps and explains how and why they continue to fail. More new information focuses on maintenance for aircraft derivative gas turbines. This revised edition gives special attention throughout to maintenance and repair procedures needed to ensure efficiency, performance, and long life. Book Info Volume 4 of the Practical Machinery Management for Process Plants. An invaluable source of practical cost-effective maintenance, repair, installation, and field verification procedures for machinery engineers. DLC: Chemical plants - Equipment and supplies - Maintenance and repair. Read more...

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The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about biology -- only what they'll need to know to score higher on the GRE Biology. There's a big difference. In Cracking the GRE Biology, TPR will teach test-takers how to think like the test-makers. This is accomplished by teaching students how to: Know what types of questions to expect Improve scores by studying the topics most likely to appear on the test Sharpen skills in TPR's biology lab Get ahead with Word Watch, TPR's list of terms that frequently appear on the test *This book includes a full-length simulated GRE Biology test. All of The Princeton Review's sample test questions are like the ones test-takers will see on the actual GRE Biology test, and every solution is fully explained. Contents Include: - Part I: Introduction - Part II: Cell and Molecular Biology Remember Organic Chemistry? The Eukaryotic Cell Cellular Energetics DNA, RNA, Transcription, and Translation Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Fertilization and Development Microorganisms: Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses - Part III: Human Physiology The Circulatory System The Digestive System The Excretory System The Endocrine System The Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System The Respiratory System - Part IV: Organismal Biology Plants Genetics and Evolution Ecology and Animal Behavior - Part V: GRE Biology Lab - Part VI: Word Watch - Part VII: TPR Diagnostic Test - Part VIII: Explanations Download li Read more...

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Business Builder INTERMEDIATE A series of three photocopiable Business English Teacher’s Resource Books, at intermediate level. They provide a flexible approach to teaching and include excellent material for in-company classes, summer schools or supplementary use. Each book is divided into three modules: 1, 2, 3: Social English, Telephoning, Job Interviews 4, 5, 6: Discussions and meetings, Business correspondence, Report writing 7, 8, 9: Presentations, Company product and Customer relations, Negotiations Each book contains a needs analysis which can be given to each new student to assess their needs. A wide variety of communicative activities makes this series ideal for one-to-one or group teaching. Full teacher’s notes are provided with each lesson. 3x PDF in 1 RAR | 265 MB Download link: http://rapidshare.com/files/97057517/bubi.rar Read more...

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The Economist is a weekly news and international affairs publication owned by “The Economist Newspaper Ltd” and edited in London, UK. It has been in continuous publication since September 1843. Altough printed in London, in the USA (where it is largely sold) this publication is reputed to be the best in its field. Read more...

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Note: This seems to be a draft version, because pdf-file has 490 pages, but book has 761 pages. Progressive in content and form, this practical text successfully bridges the gap between the circuit perspective and system perspective of digital integrated circuit design. Beginning with solid discussions on the operation of electronic devices and and in-depth analysis of the nucleus of digital design, the text maintains a consistent, logical flow of subject matter throughout, addressing today's most significant and compelling industry topics: the impact of interconnect, design for low power, issues in timing and clocking, design methodologies, and the tremendous effect of design automation on the digital design perspective. From the Back Cover Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1996, CMOS manufacturing technology has continued its breathtaking pace, scaling to ever-smaller dimensions. Minimum feature sizes are now reaching the 100-rim realm. Circuits are becoming more complex, challenging the productivity of the designer, while the plunge into the deep-submicron space causes devices to behave differently and brings to the forefront a number of new issues that impact the reliability, cost, performance, power dissipation, and reliability of the digital IC. This updated text reflects the ongoing (r)evolution in the world of digital integrated circuit design, caused by this move into the deep-submicron realm. This means increased importance of deep- Read more...

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Ted Van Sickle spent over fifteen years at Motorola as a microcontroller specialist. He now consults and teaches classes on software design and programming for microcontroller systems. He holds a MSEE from the University of Michigan. Introduces microcontrollers and describes their programming environment, offering tips on coding for microcontrollers Describes techniques to get maximum performance from your code Discusses the differences between 8-bit and larger microcontrollers, giving application examples and providing details on using different compilers Review "The book covers the essentials of C, programming actual microcontrollers, and discusses real world examples as well as theoretical models." --Embedded Systems Programming Product News "A must-read for engineers trying to get a handle on software issues . . . I get a constant stream of queries for introductory texts to the embedded-systems world. This is the book. It should be required reading even in computer curriculum, where embedded systems get virtually no mention." --EDN Summary: Title Should Be: Programming Motorola Microcontrollers Rating: 2 This book is written by a retired Motorola guy and it shows. Van Sickle all but ignores other processors and all of his examples are based on Motorola controllers and C compilers. He's also a bit out of date in many areas. Much of the book is centered around older (non-flash) Motorola parts. He mentions some of the newer ones here and there, but Read more...

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The authors use their decades of experience and draw upon real-world examples to demonstrate that the application of their techniques provides a basis for equipment management, uptime maximization, and reduced maintenance costs. The text explores reliability assessment techniques such as Failure Mode, Effect Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis of commonly encountered rotating machinery. These are all highly effective techniques that the engineer can apply to maximize uptime and thereby maximize production and profitability. * Provides the tools to drastically improve machinery productivity and performance * Bridges the gap between the theory of "reliability engineering" and the practical day-to-day measures that lead to machinery uptime * Authoritative reference for maximizing the uptime of process equipment From the Back Cover [Gulf Professional Publishing] Engineering/Maintenance Engineering/Reliability Engineering Maximizing Machinery Uptime 5E Heinz P. Bloch Consulting Engineer, Montgomery, Texas Fred K. Geitner Professional Engineer, Ontario, Canada Provides the tools to drastically improve machinery productivity and performance Bridges the gap between the theory of reliability engineering and the practical day-to-day measures that lead to machinery uptime Authoritative reference for maximizing the uptime of process equipment This fifth edition of Maximizing Machinery Uptime continues with the authors extremely successful and highly respected Read more...

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This updated edition is an invaluable source of practical cost-effective maintenance, repair, installation, and field verification procedures for machinery engineers. It is filled with step-by-step instructions and quick-reference checklists that describe preventive and predictive maintenance for major process units such as vertical, horizontal, reciprocating, and liquid ring vacuum pumps, fans and blowers, compressors, turboexpanders, turbines, and more. Also included are sections on machinery protection, storage, lubrication, and periodic monitoring. A new section examines centrifugal pumps and explains how and why they continue to fail. More new information focuses on maintenance for aircraft derivative gas turbines. This revised edition gives special attention throughout to maintenance and repair procedures needed to ensure efficiency, performance, and long life. Book Info Volume 4 of the Practical Machinery Management for Process Plants. An invaluable source of practical cost-effective maintenance, repair, installation, and field verification procedures for machinery engineers. DLC: Chemical plants - Equipment and supplies - Maintenance and repair. Read more...

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Includes information on pump baseplate installation and grouting, repair and maintenance of mechanical seals, metal stitching, and managing rotor repairs at outside shops. Review An invaluable maintenance reference book. Read more...

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This newly expanded edition discusses proven approaches to defining causes of machinery failure as well as methods for analyzing and troubleshooting failures. Shows plant engineers and maintenance personnel how to systematically analyze and troubleshoot machinery distress and component problems. Covers gears, rolling-element bearings, bolting, coupling and mechanical seals and more. DLC: Machinery maintenance and repair. Read more...