Computation Books

New and Published Books

1. Combinatorial Scientific Computing

   Edited by Uwe Naumann, Olaf Schenk

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science

   Combinatorial Scientific Computing explores the latest research on creating algorithms and software tools to solve key combinatorial problems on large-scale high-performance computing architectures. It includes contributions from international researchers who are pioneers in designing software and...

   Published January 24th 2012 by Chapman & Hall
2. Handbook of Energy-Aware and Green Computing - Two Volume Set

   Edited by Ishfaq Ahmad, Sanjay Ranka

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer & Information Science Series

   Implementing energy-efficient CPUs and peripherals as well as reducing resource consumption have become emerging trends in computing. As computers increase in speed and power, their energy issues become more and more prevalent. The need to develop and promote environmentally friendly computer...

   Published January 23rd 2012 by Chapman & Hall
3. A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python

   By Mark J. Johnson

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing

   Suitable for newcomers to computer science, A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python provides a succinct, yet complete, first course in computer science using the Python programming language. The book features: Short, modular chapters with brief and precise explanations, intended for one...

   Published December 20th 2011 by Chapman & Hall
4. Particle Swarm Optimisation

   Classical and Quantum Perspectives

   By Jun Sun, Choi-Hong Lai, Xiao-Jun Wu

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Series

   Although the particle swarm optimisation (PSO) algorithm requires relatively few parameters and is computationally simple and easy to implement, it is not a globally convergent algorithm. In Particle Swarm Optimisation: Classical and Quantum Perspectives, the authors introduce their concept of...

   Published December 18th 2011 by CRC Press
5. Computers and Society

   Computing for Good

   By Lisa C. Kaczmarczyk

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing

   Since computer scientists make decisions every day that have societal context and influence, an understanding of society and computing together should be integrated into computer science education. Showing students what they can do with their computing degree, Computers and Society: Computing for...

   Published December 13th 2011 by CRC Press
6. Fundamentals of Multicore Software Development

   Edited by Victor Pankratius, Ali-Reza Adl-Tabatabai, Walter Tichy

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science

   With multicore processors now in every computer, server, and embedded device, the need for cost-effective, reliable parallel software has never been greater. By explaining key aspects of multicore programming, Fundamentals of Multicore Software Development helps software engineers understand...

   Published December 11th 2011 by CRC Press
7. LabVIEW

   A Developer's Guide to Real World Integration

   Edited by Ian Fairweather, Anne Brumfield

   LabVIEW™ has become one of the preeminent platforms for the development of data acquisition and data analysis programs. LabVIEW™: A Developer’s Guide to Real World Integration explains how to integrate LabVIEW into real-life applications. Written by experienced LabVIEW developers and engineers,...

   Published December 11th 2011 by Chapman & Hall
8. Undocumented Secrets of MATLAB-Java Programming

   By Yair M. Altman

   For a variety of reasons, the MATLAB®-Java interface was never fully documented. This is really quite unfortunate: Java is one of the most widely used programming languages, having many times the number of programmers and programming resources as MATLAB. Also unfortunate is the popular claim that...

   Published December 4th 2011 by Chapman & Hall
9. Statistical Computing in C++ and R

   By Randall L. Eubank, Ana Kupresanin

   Series: Chapman &Hall/CRC The R Series

   With the advancement of statistical methodology inextricably linked to the use of computers, new methodological ideas must be translated into usable code and then numerically evaluated relative to competing procedures. In response to this, Statistical Computing in C++ and R concentrates on the...

   Published November 30th 2011 by Chapman & Hall
10. An Introduction to Numerical Methods

    A MATLAB Approach, Third Edition

    By Abdelwahab Kharab, Ronald B. Guenther

    Highly recommended by CHOICE, previous editions of this popular textbook offered an accessible and practical introduction to numerical analysis. An Introduction to Numerical Methods: A MATLAB® Approach, Third Edition continues to present a wide range of useful and important algorithms for...

    Published November 15th 2011 by Chapman & Hall