Books published by Mercury Learning & Information

Provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application.

Guides you through the process of building a traditional Access desktop database that uses one Access database as the front-end (queries, reports, and forms) and another to contain the tables and data. By separating the data from the rest of the database, the Access database can be easily shared by multiple users over a network.

Provides over 1,000 review questions and answers for all types of mechanical engineering exams. The book covers all the aspects of mechanical engineering topics including thermodynamics, machine design, materials, and more.

Provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application.

Demonstrates the process of converting static images to an effective animation of characters and effects. Unlike many of its competitors, Storyboarding uses the accompanying DVD to show the storyboards in conjunction with a final short film and script. Material on game scripting, Motion Graphics, and Web comics is included.

A practical how-to book on Excel programming, suitable for readers already familiar with the Excel user interface. The book introduces programming concepts via numerous multi-step, illustrated, hands-on exercises. More advanced topics are introduced via custom projects.

Essential concepts of programming language design and implementation are explained and illustrated in the context of the object-oriented programming language (OOPL) paradigm. Written with the upper-level undergraduate student in mind, the text begins with an introductory chapter that summarizes the essential features of an OOPL, then widens the discussion to categorize the other major paradigms, introduce the important issues, and define the essential terms. After a brief second chapter on event-driven programming (EDP), subsequent chapters are built around case studies in each of the languages Smalltalk, C++, Java, C#, and Python. Included in each case study is a discussion of the accompanying libraries, including the essential container classes. For each language, one important event-driven library is singled out and studied. Sufficient information is given so that students can complete an event-driven project in any of the given languages. After completing the course the student should have a solid set of skills in each language the instructor chooses to cover, a comprehensive overview of how these languages relate to each other, and an appreciation of the major issues in OOPL design.Key Features:*Provides essential coverage of Smalltalk origins, syntax, and semantics, a valuable asset for students wanting to understand the hybrid Objective C language *Provides detailed case studies of Smalltalk, Java, C++, C#, and Python and features a side-by-side development of the Java and C++ languages--highlighting their similarities and differences*Sets the discussion in a historical framework, tracing the roots of the OOPLs back to Simula 67.*Provides broad-based coverage of all languages, imparting essential skills as well as an appreciation for each language's design philosophy*Includes chapter summary, review questions, chapter exercises, an appendix with event-driven projects, and instructor resources

Designed to explain the mathematical concepts involved in computer graphics and its entities, this book is ideal for courses in computer graphics, engineering, game development, as well as for professionals in industry. It begins with simple concepts such as how an image is generated on the screen and then moves to cover the different algorithms for the generation of simple geometry on the screen. The following chapters include two-dimensional and three-dimensional transformations, parametric representation of planar curves and parametric representation of space curves such as cubic splines, Bezier curves, etc. In addition to programming in C, OpenGL, and several other topics, it includes a final chapter on the methods of generating 3D models.

COMSOL5 Multiphysics(R) is one of the most valuable software modeling tools for engineers and scientists. This book, an updated edition of the previously published, COMSOL for Engineers, covers COMSOL5 which now includes a revolutionary tool, the Application Builder. This component enables users to build apps based on COMSOL models that can be run on almost any operating system (Windows, MAC, mobile/iOS, etc.). Designed for engineers from various disciplines, the book introduces multiphysics modeling techniques and examples accompanied by practical applications using COMSOL5.x. The main objective is to introduce readers to use COMSOL as an engineering tool for modeling, by solving examples that could become a guide for modeling similar or more complicated problems. The book provides a collection of examples and modeling guidelines through which readers can build their own models. The mathematical fundamentals, engineering principles, and design criteria are presented as integral parts of the examples. At the end of chapters are references that contain more in-depth physics, technical information, and data; these are referred to throughout the book and used in the examples. COMSOL5 for Engineers could be used to complement another text that provides background training in engineering computations and methods. Exercises are provided at the end of the text for use in adoption situations.Features:*Expands the Finite Element Method (FEM) theory and adds more examples from the original edition*Outlines the new features in COMSOL5, the graphical user interface (GUI), and how to build a COMSOL app for models*Includes apps for selected model examples-with parameterization of these models *Features new and modified, solved model examples, in addition to the models provided in the original edition*Companion disc with executable copies of each model and their related animationseBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com.

Introduces the latest version of hardware description languages and explains how the languages can be implemented in the design of the digital logic components. In addition to digital design, other examples in the areas of bioengineering and basic computer design are covered.

As part of the Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major aspects and the source code to use Python 2. The book covers the latest Python developments, built-in functions and custom classes, data visualization, graphics, databases, and more. It includes a companion disc with appendices, source code, and figures.

Tensor analysis is used in engineering and science fields. Calculations of physical quantities in different systems of coordinates and transformations are required in scientific computations. This requires the use of mathematical concepts and application software. This book is designed to provide the necessary definitions, formulations, and procedures for tensor analysis and transformations to help engineers and scientists to perform their calculations in arbitrary coordinates systems.Features:* Application of AR (augmented reality) to enhance static figures* Easy to understand mathematical concepts through numerous figures, solved examples, and exercises* List of gradient-like operators for major systems of coordinates* Companion disc with applications

Data structures provide a means to managing huge amounts of information such as large databases, using SEO effectively, and creating Internet/Web indexing services. This book is designed to present fundamentals of data structures for beginners using the Python programming language in a friendly, self-teaching, format.

Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book's figures.

In the world of data science there are myriad tools available to analyze data. This book describes some of the popular software application tools along with the processes for downloading and using them in the most optimum fashion. The content includes data analysis using Microsoft Excel, KNIME, R, and OpenOffice (Spreadsheet).

This laboratory manual is intended for business analysts who wish to increase their skills in the use of statistical analysis to support business decisions. Most of the case studies use Excel. They range from the most basic descriptive analytical techniques to more advanced techniques such as linear regression and forecasting.

Data structures provide a means to manage large amounts of information, such as large databases, using SEO, and create Internet/Web indexing services. This book presents the fundamentals of data structures for beginners using the Java programming language in a friendly, self-teaching format.

Focuses on standards that are relevant to almost all developers working with XML. The book investigates XML technologies that span a wide range of XML applications, not those that are relevant only within a few restricted domains. The book also covers generic supporting technologies that have been layered on top of XML.

Identifies some of the current applications and techniques of artificial intelligence as an aid to solving problems and accomplishing tasks. The book provides a general introduction to the various branches of AI, including formal logic, reasoning, knowledge engineering, expert systems, neural networks, and fuzzy logic.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to AutoCAD 2021-2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, the book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this application. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in colour.

Provides the reader with basic Python3 programming concepts related to machine learning. Chapters provide an introduction to Python 3, NumPy, and Pandas; introduce the fundamental concepts of machine learning; cover machine learning classifiers, such as logistic regression and k-NN; and explore NLP and RL.

The purpose of this book is twofold: to present some basic ideas in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry, and to introduce topics of current research, centered around the themes of Groebner bases, resultants and syzygies. The presentation of the material combines definitions and proofs with an emphasis on concrete examples.

Microsoft Excel Functions & Formulas 4/e demonstrates the secrets of Excel through the use of practical and useful examples in a quick reference format. Easy to use and equipped with a variety of functions, Microsoft Excel is the tool of choice when it comes to crunching numbers, building charts, and analyzing tables.

This book lends insight into solving some well-known AI problems using the most efficient problem-solving methods by humans and computers. The book discusses the importance of developing critical-thinking methods and skills, and develops a consistent approach toward each problem. This book assembles in one place a set of interesting and challenging AI-type problems that students regularly encounter in computer science, mathematics, and AI courses. These problems are not new, and students from all backgrounds can benefit from the kind of deductive thinking that goes into solving them. The book is especially useful as a companion to any course in computer science or mathematics where there are interesting problems to solve.Features:*Addresses AI and problem-solving from different perspectives *Covers classic AI problems such as Sudoku, Map Coloring, Twelve Coins, Red Donkey, Cryptarithms, Monte Carlo Methods, Rubik's Cube, Missionaries/Cannibals, Knight's Tour, Monty Hall, and more*Includes a companion disc with source code, solutions, figures, and more*Offers playability sites where students can exercise the process of developing their solutions*Describes problem-solving methods that might be applied to a variety of situations eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com.

A useful reference for end users of the SAP business software, as well as those implementing and/or maintaining the SAP application. The book lists approximately 3,800 of the most frequently used transaction codes available in the SAP system. It will enable a user to quickly identify the most popular T-codes within a functional module.