Books published by Mercury Learning & Information

This book is intended to provide a senior undergraduate or graduate student in electrical engineering or computer science with a balance of fundamental theory, review of industry practice, and hands-on experience to prepare for a career in the real-time embedded system industries.

As part of the Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major concepts to program Microsoft Access/VBA. The focus of this book is on basic programming instructions for both Access 2013 and previous versions.

As part of the Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major and tutorial videos to use PowerPoint. The book serves as a starting point for deeper exploration of PowerPoint. The focus of the book is on using the software package and creating dynamic and engaging presentations.

As part of the Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major concepts and tutorial videos to use Word and Excel. The book serves as a starting point for deeper exploration of Word and Excel. The focus of this book is on using these two software packages and includes instruction for Word 365.

Designed for business managers, environmental health and safety personnel, and environmental engineers, this book can be used as a textbook or an industrial guidance reference on conducting environmental audits across all industries.

Today, the finite element method (FEM) has become a common tool for solving engineering problems in many industries for the obvious reasons of its versatility and affordability. This book contains materials applied to mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and physics.

Heart disease, regardless of age and gender, is the leading cause of death and a major health concern throughout the world. Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains the workings of the heart and related issues.

As part of the new Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major aspects, the source code, and tutorial videos to use jQuery. DVD with code, videos, and graphics included.Features: * Integrated coverage of CSS3, jQuery and other important JS toolkits * Covers jQuery Mobile and HTML5 hybrid mobile apps * Covers BackboneJS and Twitter Bootstrap * Includes companion DVD with source code, tutorial videos, and 4-color graphics

Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains obesity concepts and related issues. It first offers easy-to-understand definitions of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for obesity and then suggestions, diets, etc. for maintaining a healthy weight.

Designed for the person who needs to learn algebra as a prerequisite for further study or for a refresher course before moving on, this book covers all of the basic algebra concepts such as variables, equations, quadratic equations, factoring algebraic expressions, exponents, roots, radicals, and more.

Offers an introduction to business intelligence and data warehousing through a simple question/answer format. Organised into 30 odd chapters, each on a different topic, the book contains approximately 500 questions with answers and tips.

Looks at many types of systems from various points of view, dealing with topics such as how they are created, their features, how they serve us, the roles of the human, the systems approach, systems thinking, how we can maximize their benefits, how to repair them, and how we are able to use them to solve problems and improve quality of life.

The focus of this text is to provide new students and those with some experience with the skills needed to proficiently discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications.

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, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application.

Designed for engineers, computer scientists, and physicists or for use as a textbook in computational courses, Applied Linear Algebra & Optimization Using MATLAB provides the reader with numerous applications, m-files, and practical examples to solve problems.

An introductory guide for anyone who is interested in designing machines that have vision-enabled, embedded products. The book covers a large number of topics encountered in hardware architecture, software algorithms, applications, advancements in camera, processors, and sensors in the field of embedded vision.

Introduces beginners to basic machine learning algorithms using TensorFlow 2. The book is intended to be a fast-paced introduction to various ""core"" features of TensorFlow, with code samples that cover machine learning and TensorFlow basics.

The most comprehensive book you will find on Autodesk Revit 2020 Architecture. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it includes over 50 exercises or "mini-workshops", that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting.

You too can learn to design and develop classic arcade video games like Pong, Pac-Man, Space Invaders and Scramble. In this book you'll go step by step, using modern, free software tools to create five games in the classic style, inspired by retro favourites.

The most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2019-2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it includes over 100 exercises or ""mini-workshops", that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting.

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.

Linear algebra is one of the most widely used mathematical theories around, and has applications in virtually every area of mathematics, including multivariate calculus, differential equations, and probability theory. The purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between the abstract theoretical aspects and the computational applications of linear algebra. The aim of this book is two-fold: to introduce the fundamental concepts of linear algebra and to apply the theorems in computation-oriented applications.Features:- Covers theory and applications emphasizing topics useful in other disciplines- Presents a brief introduction of some aspects of abstract algebra that relate directly to linear algebra, such as groups, rings, modules, fields and polynomials over fields.

Data structures provide a means to manage large amounts of information such as large databases, using SEO, and creating Internet/Web indexing services. This book is designed to present fundamentals of data structures for beginners using the C++ programming language. Practical analogies using real world applications are integrated throughout the text to explain the technical concepts presented. Features:- Covers data structure fundamentals using C++- Numerous tips and practical applications enhance understanding of concepts.

Prepares programmers for machine learning and deep learning/TensorFlow topics. The book begins with a quick introduction to Python, followed by chapters that discuss NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and scikit-learn. The final two chapters contain an assortment of TensorFlow 1.x code samples, including detailed code samples for TensorFlowDataset.

Introduces beginners to TensorFlow 1.x fundamentals for basic machine learning algorithms in TensorFlow. The book is intended to be a fast-paced introduction to various "core" features of TensorFlow, with code samples that cover deep learning and TensorFlow basics.

This book is designed for use as aprimary introduction to Python and can be used as an introductory text or as aresource for professionals in industry. The book has been divided into foursections. The first section deals with the language fundamentals, primarily theprocedural part of the language, the second introduces the object-oriented paradigms,the third section deals with data structures, and the last is devoted toadvanced topics like handling multi-dimensional arrays using NumPy andvisualization using Matplotlib. Regular expressions and multi-threading havebeen introduced in the appendices.FEATURESIncludes sections dedicated to data structures Offers in-depth treatment of topics such as classes, inheritance, BST, andNumPyIntroduces topics like Matplotlib and PILContains exercises for practice and a review of essential programming concepts