Parallel Programming

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Manfred R. Schroeder

This new edition of Computer Speech is an introduction to multimedia speech applications that is also suitable for nonspecialists. New material treats such contemporary subjects as automatic speech recognition and speaker verification for banking by computer and privileged (medical, military, diplomatic) information and control access. The book also focuses on speech and audio compression for mobile communication and the Internet. The importance of subjective quality criteria is stressed. A brief history of speech research summarizes the development from the first talking machines in 18th-century Europe to modern x-ray methods of articulatory analysis. The book also contains introductions to human monaural and binaural hearing, and the basic concepts of signal analysis. Beyond speech processing, this revised and extended new edition of Computer Speech gives an overview of natural language technology and presents the nuts and bolts of state-of-the-art speech dialogue systems.

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Bruce Hallberg

"Get a solid introduction to networking fundamentals using this practical guideLearn the basics of networking with this hands-on introductory resource. You'll get all the core information you need to get started--including design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, clients, security--plus, you'll get 8 pages of blueprints that map out basic network design topologies. Now updated in a new edition, this guide contains expanded coverage of TCP/IP, firewalls and encryption methods, disaster recovery, NetWare 5.1, Linux, and Windows 2000 Server. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style this book offers the right mix of key concepts and technical know-how to make this invaluable for both novices and more experienced network professionals alike. Whether you're just beginning your career in networking, studying for a networking certification exam, or looking to refresh your current knowledge this is the only book you need.Gain an understanding of networking from a corporate perspective Learn the differences between peer-to-peer and client-server networking Get details on networking hardware components and the OSI model Understand LAN and WAN connections--including ethernet, token ring, ATM, frame relay, and more Work with network protocols--TCP/IP, DNS, Telnet, AppleTalk, IPX/SPX and others Choose backup strategies and learn about disaster recovery methods Install, set up, and administer NetWare 5.1, Windows 2000 Server, and Linux Maintain and troubleshoot workstations effectively"

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Merle C. Potter

Take the heat off of understanding thermodynamicsNow you can get much-needed relief from the pressure of learning the fundamentals of thermodynamics! This practical guide helps you truly comprehend this challenging engineering topic while sharpening your problem-solving skills.Written in an easy-to-follow format, Thermodynamics Demystified begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing the properties of pure substances. The book goes on to cover laws of thermodynamics, power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, combustion, and much more. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exams help reinforce learning.This hands-on, self-teaching text offers:Numerous figures to illustrate key conceptsDetails on the first and second laws of thermodynamicsCoverage of vapor and gas cycles, psychrometrics, and combustionAn overview of heat transfer SI units throughoutA time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at workSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Thermodynamics Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this essential engineering subject.

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Juraj Hromkovič

This book is devoted to the investigation of a special topic in theoretical computer science - communication complexity as an abstract measure of the complexity of computing problems. Its main aim is to show how the theoretical study of communication complexity can be useful in the process of designing effective parallel algorithms. The author shows how to get important information about the parallel complexity (parallel time, the number of processors, the descriptional complexity of the topology of the parallel architecture) of specific computing problems from knowledge of their communication complexity. The book is written as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students and provides a careful explanation of the subject as well as motivation for further research.