Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology

Walter Fischer, “Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology: A Practical Engineering Guide”
Springer | 2008-02-01 | ISBN: 3540763570 | 586 pages | PDF | 7,5 MB

Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology A Practical Engineering Guide” deals with all the most important digital television, sound radio and multimedia standards such as MPEG, DVB, DVD, DAB, ATSC, T-DMB, DMB-T, DRM and ISDB-T. The book provides an in-depth look at these subjects in terms of practical experience. In addition it contains chapters on the basics of technologies such as analog television, digital modulation, COFDM or mathematical transformations between time and frequency domains. The attention in the respective field under discussion is focussed on aspects of measuring techniques and of measuring practice, in each case consolidating the knowledge imparted with numerous practical examples. This book is directed primarily at the specialist working in the field, on transmitters and transmission equipment, network planning, studio technology, playout centers and multiplex center technology and in the development departments for entertainment electronics or TV test engineering. Since the intire field of electrical communications technology is traversed in a wide arc, those who are students in this field are not excluded either.

Digital Video and Audio Broadcasting Technology A Practical Engineering Guide” is the 2nd and strongly enlarged edition of Walter Fischers “Digital Television”, the well established reference on this challenging technology

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Maran Illustrated Windows XP 101 Hot Tips

Ruth Maran, “Maran Illustrated Windows XP 101 Hot Tips”
Course Technology PTR | 2005-03-30 | ISBN: 1592008828 | 240 pages | PD

Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, “Maran Illustrated Guide to Windows XP – 101″ is a valuable resource for all readers, especially those who are looking to further enhance their XP experience. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk the reader through each operation from beginning to end. Comprehensive topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to enhance the readers’ Windows XP experience and help meet their individual needs. “Maran Illustrated Guide to Windows XP –101″ is packed with information for readers who are familiar with Windows XP and are looking to get the most out of using the operating system. Readers will find this book an excellent guide to help them learn about cool tricks and hot tips, by way of the easy-to-use maranGraphics format.

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Optics and Photonics: An Introduction

F. Graham Smith, Terry A. King, Dan Wilkins, “Optics and Photonics: An Introduction”
Wiley | 2007-06-15 | ISBN: 0470017848 | 516 pages | PDF | 6,1 MB

The Second Edition of this successful textbook provides a clear, well-written introduction to both the fundamental principles of optics and the key aspects of photonics to show how the subject has developed in the last few decades, leading to many modern applications. Optics and Photonics: An Introduction, Second Edition thus provides a complete undergraduate course on optics in a single integrated text, and is an essential resource for all undergraduate physics, science and engineering students taking a variety of optics based courses.

Specific changes for this edition include:
New material on modern optics and photonics
Rearrangement of chapters to give a logical progression, comprising groups of chapters on geometric optics, wave optics and photonics
Many more worked examples and problems
Substantial revisions to chapters on Holography, Lasers and the Interaction of Light with Matter

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Windows XP Hacks and Mods for Dummies

362 pages | September 30, 2005 | PDF | 14 Mb

Ever feel as though Windows XP was running YOU, instead of the other way around? Maybe it’s
time to show Windows who’s boss. Make it run YOUR way. Get rid of the stuff that doesn’t help
you do what you want to do. Soup up security so you’re better protected against spyware and

other nasties. Find things faster with more efficient searches. Woody Leonhard shows you
exactly how to do it in Windows XP Hacks & Mods For Dummies.

Don’t let the word “hack” intimidate you. Woody walks you through every suggested adjustment
step by step. He even provides plenty of explanation about what’s involved and what tools you
need. Windows XP Hacks & Mods For Dummies even gives you a convenient list of common hacks
you should avoid because they don’t accomplish much.

You’ll discover how to:

* Eliminate the annoying features that came pre-installed on your PC
* Speed up your system performance
* Pin programs, folders, files, and Web pages so they appear on your Start menu
* Launch applications more quickly
* Boost the performance of your favorite games
* Get the most from your iPod and Windows Media Player
* Navigate peer-to-peer file sharing safely
* Find free virus protection

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Linux Troubleshooting Bible

Linux Troubleshooting Bible

Commercial support packages for Linux can be expensive. This unique book gives you the power to diagnose and fix a wide range of Linux problems. Using Fedora Core Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux examples, Thomas Weeks and bestselling Red Hat Linux Bible author Christopher Negus offer you scores of step-by-step procedures and tools to resolve Linux hardware incompatibilities and system conflicts commonly encountered in workstation, server and networking environments

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Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization

After sometimes using the computer, most users will experienced the performance drops and the computer becomes inresponsive. This book covers tons of useful tips and techniques to optimize your computer and even achieving a performance that you may not realize that your computer can do. I simply love it!
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How Math Explains the World

James D. Stein, “How Math Explains the World”
Collins | 2008-04-22 | ISBN: 0061241768 | 288 pages | PDF | 1,9 MB

In How Math Explains the World, mathematician Stein reveals how seemingly arcane mathematical investigations and discoveries have led to bigger, more world-shaking insights into the nature of our world. In the four main sections of the book, Stein tells the stories of the mathematical thinkers who discerned some of the most fundamental aspects of our universe. From their successes and failures, delusions, and even duels, the trajectories of their innovations—and their impact on society—are traced in this fascinating narrative. Quantum mechanics, space-time, chaos theory and the workings of complex systems, and the impossibility of a “perfect” democracy are all here. Stein’s book is both mind-bending and practical, as he explains the best way for a salesman to plan a trip, examines why any thought you could have is imbedded in the number π , and—perhaps most importantly—answers one of the modern world’s toughest questions: why the garage can never get your car repaired on time.

Friendly, entertaining, and fun, How Math Explains the World is the first book by one of California’s most popular math teachers, a veteran of both “math for poets” and Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Studies. And it’s perfect for any reader wanting to know how math makes both science and the world tick

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CorelDRAW: The Official Guide

Gary David Bouton, “CorelDRAW: The Official Guide”
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | 2008-07-28 | ISBN: 0071545700 | 892 pages | PDF | 16,7 MB

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X4
Create fine art and commercial graphics with one powerful tool! CorelDRAW X4: The Official Guide shows you how to get a visual message across with impact and style; edit photos; build captivating layouts; and compose scenes in a clean, attention-getting style. Learn how to illustrate like the pros, justify and flow text around shapes, and truly understand digital color. You’ll also discover how to create 3D objects, apply special effects, and integrate different media to build outstanding graphics. Packed with expert tips and techniques for creating professional-level art, this is your one-stop CorelDRAW X4 resource.

Create drawings that mimic traditional oils and acrylics using Artistic Media, Smudge, and Roughen brushes
Lay out complete page designs with layers, multi-page options, and preset page and label templates
Import and format text, flow text around illustrations, and add drop caps
Use CorelDRAW as a desktop publishing program
Import and edit digital photos, including camera RAW files, and incorporate them into your designs
Add special effects to your illustrations including dynamic lens effects and transparency
Create 3D objects with the Extrude tool
Includes an all-new 8-page full-color section

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