Academic : Mathematics : General

Numbers deals with the development of numbers from fractions to algebraic numbers to transcendental numbers to complex numbers and their uses. The book also examines in detail the number pi, the evolution of the idea of infinity, and the representation of numbers in computers. The metric and American systems of measurement as well as the applications of some historical concepts of numbers in such modern forms as cryptography and hand calculators are also covered. Illustrations, thought-provoking text, and other supplemental material cover the key ideas, figures, and events in the historical development of numbers. more...

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The Definitive Guide to Oracle Database 11 g. Get full details on the powerful features of Oracle Database 11 g from this thoroughly updated Oracle Press guide. Oracle Database 11g: The Complete Reference explains how to use all the new features and tools, execute powerful SQL queries, construct PL/SQL and SQL*Plus statements, and work with large objects and object-relational databases. Learn how to implement the latest security measures, tune database performance, and deploy grid computing techniques. An invaluable cross-referenced appendix containing Oracle commands, keywords, features, and functions is also included.: Install Oracle Database 11 g or upgrade from an earlier version; Create database tables, sequences, indexes, views, and user accounts; Construct SQL statements, procedures, queries, and subqueries; Optimize security using virtual private databases and transparent data encryption; Import and export data using SQL*Loader and Oracle Data Pump; Use SQL replay, change management, and result caching; Avoid human errors using flashback and automatic undo management; Build and tune PL/SQL triggers, functions, and packages; Develop database applications using Java, JDBC, and XML; Optimize availability and scalability with Oracle Real Application Clusters more...

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Design Feature-Rich PL/SQL Applications. Deliver dynamic, client/server PL/SQL applications with expert guidance from an Oracle programming professional. With full coverage of the latest features and tools, Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming lays out each topic alongside detailed explanations, cut-and-paste syntax examples, and real-world case studies. Access and modify database information, construct powerful PL/SQL statements, execute effective queries, and deploy bulletproof security. You'll also learn how to implement C, C++, and Java procedures, Web-enable your database, cut development time, and optimize performance.: Create, debug, and manage Oracle-driven PL/SQL programs; Use PL/SQL structures, delimiters, operators, variables, and statements; Identify and eliminate errors using PLSQL_WARNINGS and exception handlers; Work with functions, procedures, packages, collections, and triggers; Define and deploy varray, nested table, and associative array data types; Handle external routines, object types, large objects, and secure files; Communicate between parallel sessions using DBMS_ALERT and DBMS_PIPE; Call external procedures through Oracle Net Services and PL/SQL wrappers; Integrate internal and server-side Java class libraries using Oracle JVM; Develop robust Web applications using PL/SQL Gateway and Web Toolkit more...

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Interactive narrative is the cornerstone for many forms of digital media: web sites, interface design, gaming environments, and even artificial intelligence. In Pause & Effect , Mark Stephen Meadows examines the intersection of storytelling, visual art, and interactivity. more...

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A practically-minded software engineering textbook aimed at final year undergraduate and graduate students. more...

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