May 07, 2011 |
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Evolutionary algorithms are becoming increasingly attractive across various disciplines, such as operations research, computer science, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, social science and economics. Introduction to Evolutionary Algorithms presents an insightful, comprehensive, and up-to-date treatment of evolutionary algorithms. It covers such hot topics as: • genetic algorithms, • differential evolution, • swarm intelligence, and • artificial immune systems.
The reader is introduced to a range of applications, as Introduction to Evolutionary Algorithms demonstrates how to model real world problems, how to encode and decode individuals, and how to design effective search operators according to the chromosome structures with examples of constraint optimization, multiobjective optimization, combinatorial optimization, and supervised/unsupervised learning. This emphasis on practical applications will benefit all students, whether they choose to continue their academic career or to enter a particular industry. Introduction to Evolutionary Algorithms is intended as a textbook or self-study material for both advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Additional features such as recommended further reading and ideas for research projects combine to form an accessible and interesting pedagogical approach to this widely used discipline.
About the Author
Xinjie Yu is an associate professor of the department of electrical engineering at Tsinghua University. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2001. Download Now »
May 06, 2011 |
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CSS3 is the technology behind most of the eye-catching visuals on the Web today, but the official documentation can be dry and hard to follow. Luckily, The Book of CSS3 distills the heady technical language of the CSS3 specification into plain English, so you can get started on your next project right away.
With real-world examples and a focus on results, The Book of CSS3 shows you how to transform ordinary text into stunning, richly detailed web pages fit for any browser. You’ll master the latest cutting-edge CSS features, like multi-column layouts, borders and box effects, and new color and opacity settings. You’ll also learn how to:
- Stylize text with fully customizable outlines, drop shadows, and other effects
- Create, position, and resize unlimited background images on the fly
- Spice up static web pages with event-driven transitions and animations
- Apply 2D and 3D transformations to text and images
- Use linear and radial gradients to create smooth color transitions
- Tailor a website’s appearance to smartphones and other devices
From the simplest blog layout to the most feature-rich web portal, The Book of CSS3 puts the whole wide world of web design at your fingertips. The future of web design is now—what will you create with it? Download Now »
May 06, 2011 |
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Unlock the amazing story buried in your presentation—and forget boring, bullet-point-riddled slides forever! Guided by communications expert Cliff Atkinson, you’ll walk you through an innovative, three-step methodology for increasing the impact of your presentation. Discover how to combine classic storytelling techniques with the power of visual media to create a rich, engaging experience with your audience. Fully updated for PowerPoint 2010, and featuring compelling presentation examples from classroom to boardroom, this book will help transform your presentations—and your business impact!
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Perfect PowerPoint Storm
Chapter 2 Realigning Our PowerPoint Approach with the Research
Chapter 3 Building a Foundation with the BBP Story Template
Chapter 4 Planning Your First Five Slides
Chapter 5 Planning the Rest of Your Slides
Chapter 6 Setting Up Your Storyboard and Narration
Chapter 7 Sketching Your Storyboard
Chapter 8 Adding Graphics to Your Slides
Chapter 9 Delivering Your BBP Presentation
Chapter 10 Reviewing a Range of BBP Examples Download Now »
May 06, 2011 |
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Book Description
Get expert techniques and best practices for creating professional-looking documents, slide presentations, and spreadsheets — and apply these skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint®, and Excel® in Office 2010 or Office for Mac 2011. This practical guide provides constructive advice and timesaving tips to help you produce compelling content that delivers. You’ll work smarter, not harder!
- Plan and design presentations and reports that get your message across
- Determine the best ways to use templates and themes in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Learn how to use tables and styles to make complex documents more presentable
- Make a lasting impression with professional-quality graphics and media
- Use proven tips and shortcuts to get more from slide masters and layouts
- Design PivotTables for more effective data analysis and reporting
- Customize your content with Microsoft Visual Basic® for Applications (VBA)
About the Author
Stephanie Krieger, Microsoft Office MVP, is a consultant, trainer, and author who specializes in developing custom enterprise solutions using Microsoft Office. Download Now »
May 06, 2011 |
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Book Description
Teach yourself the fundamentals of Microsoft® Outlook® for Mac 2011 — one step at a time! With this practical tutorial, you’ll work at your own pace with easy-to-follow lessons, and learn exactly what you need to know to organize your e-mail and contacts, schedule meetings, and manage tasks on you Mac.
Discover how to:
- Switch from Microsoft Entourage with a minimum of disruption
- Organize your e-mail messages, contact information, calendar, and task lists
- Read e-mail threads as conversations that you can categorize and file
- Use rules to automate the categorization and filing of e-mail
- Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings with contacts
- Flag e-mail messages and Microsoft Office documents to create tasks on the fly
- Customize the Outlook window and toolbar to accommodate the way you work
Your Step by Step digital content includes:
- All the book’s practice files — ready to download and put to work
- Fully searchable online edition of this book — with unlimited access on the Web Download Now »
May 05, 2011 |
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Book Description
Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to create professional-looking business and technical diagrams with Visio 2010. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!
- Build a variety of charts and diagrams with Visio templates
- Draw organization charts, floor plans, flowcharts, and more
- Apply color, text, and themes to your Visio diagrams
- Use Visio shapes to link to, store, and visualize data
- Collaborate on diagrams with Microsoft SharePoint® 2010
- Create custom diagrams with your own shapes and templates
Your Step by Step digital content includes:
- All the book’s practice files—ready to download and put to work.
- Fully searchable online edition of this book—with unlimited access on the Web. Free online account required.
About the Author
Scott Helmers is a Visio MVP and a Partner with the Harvard Computing Group (HCG), a software and consulting firm that assists organizations with understanding relevant technologies and making decisions about business applications. A key focus for HCG is to ensure that clients work processes are documented effectively so they can be analyzed and improved, as required. Scott is a co-inventor of TaskMap, a Visio add-in that that allows anyone to document all of the important aspects of any business process with only an hour of training. Download Now »
