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Here is the definitive guide to the use of TeX, written by the system's creator, Donald E. Knuth. TeX represents the state of the art in computer typesetting. It is particularly valuable where the document, article, or book to be produced contains a lot of mathematics, and where the user is concerned about typographic quality. TeX software offers both writers and publishers the opportunity to produce technical text of all kinds, in an attractive form, with the speed and efficiency of a computer system. Novice and expert users alike will gain from The TeXbook the level of information they seek. Knuth warns newcomers away from the more difficult areas, while he entices experienced users with new challenges. The novice need not learn much about TeX to p...

Finding bugs and understanding what is really happening within code is a lostart. Only truly good programmers are able to emulate the processor in theirown mind (e.g. read the code and understand how it might work without goingto the trouble of running it). Adam Barr wonders how programmers aresupposed to build better programs if they do not know what is going on incode. The true pursuit of most software programmers is not creatingapplications from scratch; the reality of their day-to-day work is that theyusually have to deal with inherited code. This code, likely written by someoneelse, must be optimized, tweaked, and improved. Therefore, programmers whoare adept at reading, understanding, and improving code are in hot demand.These skills are drawn ...

Electronic computers have evolved from exiguous experimental exterprises in the 1940s to prolific practical data processing system in the 1980s. As we have come to rely on these systems to process and store data, we have also come to wonder about their ability to protect valuable data. Data security is the science and study of methods of protecting data in computer and communication systems from unauthorized disclosure and modification. The goal of this book is to introduce the mathematical principles of data security and show how these principle apply to operating systems, database systems, and computer networks. The book is for students and processionals seeking an introduction to these principles. There are many references for those who would like...

'Riordan covers core skills for any developerdatabase design and developmentin a perfect amount of detail. This book should be on every professional developer's reading list. Duncan Mackenzie, developer, Microsoft (MSDN) 'Designing a database is not a trivial subject. Riordan brings experience and clear explanations to a fundamental part of software development. Patrick Birch, database and technical writing consultant 'If you buy only one book on database design, make it this one. Riordan has a talent for explaining technical issues in simple language, without over simplifying. Brendan Reynolds, developer, Dataset IT Systems and Microsoft Access MVP 'A book that will expertly guide you in how to develop a database for a client and how to do it righ...