Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence...

40

Transcript of Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence...

Page 1: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle
Page 2: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Computer Science & Technology | NEW TITLES

New!

Artificial Intelligence and Problem SolvingDanny Kopec, Christopher Pileggi, David Ungar, and Shweta ShettyThis 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; it 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.

F E A T U R E S :

• 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

Danny Kopec taught at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center. He authored several books, conference and journal articles, and was an International Chess Master.

Christopher Pileggi holds a degree in Computer Information Science and is employed by the Center for Economic Workforce & Development.

David Ungar holds a degree in Computer Information Science.

Shweta Shetty is an SAP PI Consultant.

June 2016

350 pages   7 x 9

Paperback & CD-ROM   US $49.95 978-1-944534-58-5

E-book    US $24.95 978-1-944534-68-4

Computers/ Artificial Intelligence

2 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 3: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

New!

PythonAn Introduction to ProgrammingJames R. ParkerThis book is an introduction to programming concepts that uses Python 3 as the target language. It follows a practical just-in-time presentation—material is given to the student when it is needed. Many examples will be based on games, because Python has become the language of choice for basic game development. Designed as a Year One textbook for introduction to programming classes or for the hobbyist who wants to learn the fundamentals of programming, the text assumes no programming experience.

F E A T U R E S :

• Introduces programming concepts that use Python 3

• Includes many examples based on video game development

• 4-color throughout with game demos on the companion files

James R. Parker is a professor of Art Digital Media at the University of Calgary. His areas of research include computer games and media art, computer simulation, and educational technology. Dr. Parker is the author of Introduction to Game Development (Mercury Learning),The Guide to Simulations and Games (Wiley) and Algorithms for Image Processing and Computer Vision, Second Edition (Wiley).

October 2016

600 pages   7 x 9

Paperback & CD-ROM   US $64.95 978-1-944534-65-3

E-book    US $39.95 978-1-944534-75-2

4-color illustrations

Computers/ Programming/ Python

NEW TITLES | Computer Science & Technology

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 3

Page 4: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Computer Science & Technology | NEW TITLES

New!

Microsoft Excel Functions and Formulas, 4th EditionBernd Held, Theodor Richardson, and Julitta Korol In this completely updated edition covering Excel 2016 and previous versions, 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. With over 250 Excel worksheet examples, files, and added video tutorials, the book is an excellent resource for all Excel users who want to understand, create, and apply formulas. Experienced users will also find Microsoft Excel Functions & Formulas 4/e an excellent reference for many of the program’s advanced formulas and functions. The text is easy to understand with numerous step-by-step instructions and the actual, ready to use, Excel screenshots of the input and output from the formulas. A CD-ROM accompanies the book with video tutorials, worksheet files of examples for numerous functions, formulas, and all the figures from the text.

F E A T U R E S :

• Includes over 250 Excel worksheet examples, ready to use files, and video tutorials

• Numerous step-by-step instructions and actual, ready to use Excel screenshots of the input and output from the formulas.

Bernd Held is the author of more than 40 books and 800 articles and reviews for various publications. For the past eight years, Microsoft has recognized him as an MVP (Most Valuable Professional).

Theodor Richardson is the Assistant Dean for the College of Business, Online at South University. He earned his Ph.D. in computer science and engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing.

Julitta Korol is a software consultant who delivers custom-tailored hands-on training and develops advanced database and spreadsheet applications. She has written over 20 computer books. She lives on Long Island, New York.

September 2016

350 pages   7 x 9

Paperback & CD-ROM   US $49.95 978-1-944534-63-9

E-book   US $29.95 978-1-944534-73-8

Computers/ Spreadsheets

4 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 5: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

New and Now Available!

SAP Transaction CodesArshad KhanSAP Transaction Codes is 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 3800 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, such as finance, controlling, materials management, human resources, payroll, quality management, etc. Also, when the T-code is known, it can help identify the associated module.

SAP Transaction Codes also contains three step-by-step procedures, which demonstrate how to execute a transaction using the T-code shortcut method, how to determine the menu tree when the T-code is known, and how to use the menu tree for executing a transaction.

F E A T U R E S :

• Includes approximately 3800 of the most frequently used transaction codes available in the SAP software system

• Enables the user to quickly identify the most popular T-codes within a functional module, such as finance (SAP FI), controlling (SAP CO) materials management, human resources, payroll, quality management, etc.

• Demonstrates how to execute a transaction using the T-code shortcut method, how to determine the menu tree when the T-code is known, and how to use the menu tree for executing a transaction

• Covers the latest versions of SAP

• Shows an alphabetical listing of T-codes along with their associated modules and the procedures for executing a transaction code either through the shortcut method or the menu

Arshad Khan is a consultant who has worked since 1995 on numerous SAP projects in many roles including Project Manager, BI Architect, Team Lead, Solutions Specialist, Technical Training Manager, and Functional Consultant. Mr. Khan, who has authored 14 books in diverse fields, has a graduate degree in engineering and an MBA. He has taught many IT, SAP, and data warehousing courses at seven schools including the University of California Extensions (Berkeley and Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley).

March 2016

300 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $39.95 978-1-944534-56-1

E-book    US $19.95 978-1-944534-66-0

Computers/ Business Software

NEW TITLES | Computer Science & Technology

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 5

Page 6: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Computer Science & Technology | NEW TITLES

New!

SVG Pocket PrimerOswald CampesatoThis book provides an introduction to the features of SVG and D3, such as creating 2D shapes, handling mouse events, creating animation effects, and rendering charts and graphs. This book also contains graphics and animation effects using “pure” CSS3, as well as effects created with jQuery combined with CSS3. This Pocket Primer is primarily for self-directed learners who are comfortable with HTML/CSS/Javascript and who also want to learn about vector graphics, and how to combine SVG and D3 with ReactJS and AngularJS. Moreover, this Pocket Primer is a starting point for people who need to combine SVG and D3 with libraries and frameworks for Web applications.

F E A T U R E S :

• Provides an introduction to the features of SVG and D3

• Teaches how to combine SVG and D3 with ReactJS and AngularJS

Oswald Campesato specializes in D3, Java, Android, and CSS3/SVG graphics. He is the author/co-author of twenty books including jQuery, CSS3, HTML5 for Mobile and Desktop Devices and Python Pocket Primer (Mercury Learning).

August 2016

200 pages   7 x 9

Paperback & CD-ROM   US $29.95 978-1-944534-59-2

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-69-1

Computers/ Programming

6 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 7: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 7

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED | Computer Science & Technology

Just Published!

Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 12Frank Luna

This updated international bestseller provides an introduction to programming interactive computer graphics with an emphasis on game development using DirectX 12. The book is divided into three main parts: basic mathematical tools, fundamental tasks in Direct3D, and techniques and special effects. It shows how to use new DirectX12 features such as command lists, bundles, pipeline state objects, descriptor heaps and tables, and explicit resource management to reduce CPU overhead and increase scalability across multiple CPU cores. The book covers modern special effects and techniques such as hardware tessellation, computer shaders, ambient occlusion, reflections, normal and displacement mapping, shadow rendering, particle systems, and character animation. It includes a companion DVD with code and figures.

March 2016

900 pages   7 x 9

Paperback with DVD   US $59.95 978-1-942270-06-5

E-book US $34.95 978-1-944534-55-4

Computers/ Game Programming

Coming Soon!

Game Testing All in One, Third EditionCharles P. Schultz and Robert Bryant

An updated version of the bestselling Game Testing All in One, this third edition equips the reader with the rationale for vigorous testing of game software, placing the game in the development process, practical knowledge of tools for game testing, tester roles, and the measurements to determine game quality and testing progress. The reader is taken step-by-step through test design and other QA methods, using real game situations. The book includes content for the latest console games and the new crop of touch, mobile, and social games. A companion DVD contains the tools used for the examples in the book and additional resources such as test table templates and generic flow diagrams to get started quickly with any game test project. Each chapter includes questions and exercises, making the book suitable for classroom use as well as a personal study or reference tool. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors.

August 2016

900 pages   7 x 9

Paperback with DVD   US $49.95 978-1-942270-76-8

E-book US $29.95 978-1-944534-424-4

Computers/ Game Development/ Testing

Coming Soon!

Operating Systems A Modern Approach R. Garg and G. Verma

This book is designed to provide a step-by-step approach to understanding the basic concepts of operating systems. In addition to traditional operating systems such as Windows, it covers the main features of Red Hat Linux, iOS, and Android systems. It will be useful as a textbook for the introductory course in operating systems or as a reference for industry professionals who need information on recent mobile operating systems.

December 2016

400 pages   7 x 9

Paperback   US $54.95 978-1-942270-38-6

E-book    US $39.95 978-1-942270-41-6

Computers/ Operating Systems

Page 8: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

8 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Computer Science & Technology | PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

Coming Soon!

Network Security and Cryptography Sarhan M. Musa

Network Security and Cryptography introduces the basic concepts in computer networks and the latest trends and technologies in cryptography and network security. This book is a definitive guide to the principles and techniques of cryptography and network security, as well as their effective usage.

Primarily intended as a textbook for courses in computer science, electronics & communication, electrical engineering & electronics, the book also serves as a basic reference and refresher for professionals in these areas.

December 2016

350 pages   7 x 9

Paperback   US $54.95 978-1-942270-83-6

E-book US $29.95 978-1-944534-49-3

Computers/ Networking/ Security

Just Published!

Microsoft Excel 2016 Programming Pocket PrimerJulitta Korol

As part of the Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major concepts to program Microsoft Excel. The focus of this book is on basic programming instructions for both Excel 2016 and previous versions.

F E A T U R E S :

• Provides an overview of the most important Excel/VBA programming techniques

• Covers both Excel 2016 and previous versions

• Includes CD with source code, projects, and figures

April 2016

200 pages   6 x 9

Paperback with CD-ROM   US $29.95 978-1-942270-82-9

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-48-6

Computers/ Spreadsheets/ Programming

Just Published!

Microsoft Access 2016 Programming Pocket Primer Julitta Korol

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 2016 and previous versions.

F E A T U R E S :

• Provides an overview of the most important Access/VBA programming techniques

• Covers both Access 2016 and 2013 versions

• Includes CD with source code, projects, and figures

April 2016

200 pages   6 x 9

Paperback with CD-ROM   US $29.95 978-1-942270-81-2

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-47-9

Computers/ Databases/ Programming

Page 9: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 9

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED | Computer Science & Technology

Just Published!

Microsoft Access 2016 Programming by Examplewith VBA, XML, and ASP Julitta Korol

Microsoft Access 2016 Programming by Example with VBA, XML, and ASP takes nonprogrammers through detailed steps of creating Access databases from scratch and shows them how to retrieve and manage their data programmatically using various programming languages and techniques. With more than 275 applied examples and 10 projects, Access users can quickly build database solutions with Data Access Objects (DAO) and ActiveX Data Objects (ADO); define database objects and manage database security with Structured Query Language (SQL); enhance and alter the way users interact with database applications with Ribbon customizations and event programming in forms and reports; and program Microsoft Access databases for Internet access with Active Server Pages (ASP) and Extensible Markup Language (XML). The book, which covers the latest release of Access 2016 and earlier versions, is divided into nine parts (31 chapters) that progressively introduce you to programming Access .mdb and .accdb databases.

June 2016

900 pages   7 x 9

Paperback with CD-ROM   US $54.95 978-1-942270-84-3

E-book   US $29.95 978-1-944534-50-9

Computers/ Databases/ Programming

Just Published!

Microsoft Excel 2016 Programming by Example Julitta Korol

Microsoft Excel 2016 Programming by Example with VBA, XML, and ASP is 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. From recording and editing a macro and writing VBA code to working with XML documents and using classic ASP to access and display data on the Web, this book takes you on a programming journey that will change the way you work with Excel. Completely updated for Excel 2016, this book provides information on performing automatic operations on files, folders, and other Microsoft Office and Web applications. Thirty chapters loaded with illustrated, hands-on projects and exercises that tell you exactly where to enter code, how to debug it, and then run it. Each exercise/project step is clearly explained as it is performed.

June 2016

900 pages   7 x 9

Paperback with CD-ROM   US $54.95 978-1-942270-85-0

E-book   US $31.95 978-1-938549-45-8

Computers/ Spreadsheets/ Programming

Just Published!

Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century Second EditionStephen Lucci and Danny Kopec

This text provides a comprehensive, colorful, up to date, and accessible presentation of AI without sacrificing theoretical foundations. It includes numerous examples, applications, full color images, and human interest boxes to enhance student interest. Advanced topics cover neural nets, genetic algorithms, and complex board games. A companion DVD is included with resources, simulations, and figures from the book. Instructors’ resources are available upon adoption.

January 2016

615 pages   8 x 10

Hardcover with DVD   US $99.95 978-1-942270-00-3

E-book   US $49.95 978-1-944534-53-0

Computers/ Artificial Intelligence

Page 10: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

10 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Computer Science & Technology | PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

Coming Soon!

SDN, Openflow, and Open vSwitchPocket Primer Thomas F. Herbert

This book begins by discussing the theory behind SDN and how it is transforming traditional networking implementation and management. Next the book explores the internals of an SDN switch and controller implementation. Finally the book provides practical examples of configuration an SDN switch utilizing detailed illustrations. Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a new way of controlling computer networks that is redefining the world of computer network management. The main idea behind SDN is to separate the control plane from the data plane to allow more centralized and efficient management of computer networks. By centralizing management and separating management from the device being managed, SDN enables the commoditization of networking infrastructure equipment. It promotes scalability from small to large enterprise and provider networks.

December 2016

200 pages   7 x 9

Paperback with DVD   US $49.95 978-1-937585-45-7

Computers/ Networking

Coming Soon!

Google Glass DevelopmentPocket PrimerOswald Campesato

As part of the new Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major aspects, the source code, and tutorial videos to develop applications for Google Glass. Readers will learn how to use CSS3, HTML5 Canvas, D3, and SVG to create Glassware. In addition, readers will learn how to use the GDK in order to create Android-oriented Glassware. It contains information for developing Glassware using Android and HTML5 technologies, primarily for self-directed learners who are have some knowledge of Android and HTML5 graphics-related technologies.

December 2016

200 pages   7 x 9

Paperback with CD-ROM   US $29.95 978-1-937585-38-9

Computers/ Programming

Coming Soon!

CSS3 Pocket Primer Oswald Campesato

This book provides an overview of CSS3 for people who are comfortable with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and who want to learn CSS3. This Pocket Primer serves as a starting point for deeper exploration of CSS3. Readers will learn how to create 2D/3D graphics and animation effects and also how use CSS3 transforms. Moreover, readers will learn how to use CSS3 with other technologies such as jQuery, HTML5 Canvas, and SVG. In addition, it covers CSS3 advanced features, media queries, and how to create hybrid mobile applications that use CSS3. Includes source code and videos on the companion DVD.

August 2016

200 pages   7 x 9

Paperback with DVD   US $27.95 978-1-938549-68-7

Computers/ Programming/ Graphics

Page 11: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 11

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE | Computer Science & Technology

D3: DATA DRIVEN DOCUMENTSPocket PrimerOswald CampesatoPaper + DVD   US $27.95978-1-938549-65-6E-book   US $19.95978-1-942270-69-0

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & DATA WAREHOUSING SIMPLIFIED500 Questions, Answers, & TipsArshad Khan Paper   US $35.95978-1-936420-32-2

DIGITAL FILMMAKINGAn Introduction Peter ShanerPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-936420-11-7

CAMTASIA STUDIO AND BEYONDThe Complete GuideStephanie Torta and Stacey DunbarPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-936420-33-9E-book   US $39.95978-1-937585-14-3

FILM EDITINGTheory and PracticeChristopher Llewellyn ReedPaper + DVD   US $41.95978-1-936420-10-0

CLASSIC GAME DESIGNFrom Pong to Pacman with UnityFranz Lanzinger Paper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-937585-97-6

GAME TESTINGAll in OneCharles P. Schultz and Robert BryantPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-936420-16-2

CLUSTER ANALYSIS AND DATA MININGAn Introduction Ronald S. KingPaper + DVD   US $59.95978-1-938549-38-0E-book   US $51.95978-1-942270-13-3

HOLLYWOOD STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUESTheory and Practice Winnie WongPaper + DVD   US $41.95978-1-936420-17-9

HTML5 CANVAS AND CSS3 GRAPHICS PRIMEROswald CampesatoPaper + DVD   US $39.95978-1-936420-34-6

HTML5 MOBILE FOR ANDROID AND IOS Pocket PrimerOswald CampesatoPaper + DVD   US $27.95978-1-938549-66-3E-book   US $27.95978-1-938549-27-4

HTML5 Pocket PrimerOswald CampesatoPaper + DVD   US $27.95978-1-938549-10-6E-book   US $21.95978-1-938549-13-7

INTRODUCTION TO 3D GAME PROGRAMMING WITH DIRECTX 11Frank LunaPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-936420-22-3E-book US $34.95 978-1-944534-55-4

INTRODUCTION TO GAME DEVELOPMENT USING PROCESSINGJ.R. ParkerPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-937585-40-2E-book   US $29.95978-1-942270-65-2

IOS FOR GAME PROGRAMMERSAllen SherrodPaper + CD   US $44.95978-1-938549-87-8E-book   US $29.95978-1-942270-22-5

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 11

Page 12: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

12 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Computer Science & Technology | CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2013/365 Pocket PrimerTheodor RichardsonPaper + DVD   US $29.95978-1-938549-90-8E-book   US $19.95978-1-942270-11-9

MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL 2013/365 Pocket PrimerTheodor RichardsonPaper + DVD   US $29.95978-1-938549-89-2E-book   US $19.95978-1-942270-10-2

JQUERY Pocket PrimerOswald CampesatoPaper + DVD   US $27.95978-1-938549-14-4E-book   US $21.95978-1-938549-17-5

JQUERY, CSS3, AND HTML5 FOR MOBILE AND DESKTOP DEVICESA PrimerOswald CampesatoPaper + DVD   US $51.95978-1-938549-03-8

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010 PROGRAMMING BY EXAMPLEwith VBA, XML, and ASPJulitta KorolPaper + CD   US $49.95978-1-936420-02-5E-book   US $39.95978-1-938549-02-1

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2013 PROGRAMMING BY EXAMPLE with VBA, XML, and ASPJulitta KorolPaper + CD   US $49.95978-1-938549-80-9E-book   US $39.95978-1-938549-49-6

MICROSOFT ACCESS PROGRAMMING Pocket PrimerJulitta KorolPaper + CD   US $29.95978-1-942270-02-7

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 PROGRAMMING BY EXAMPLEwith VBA, XML, and ASP Julitta KorolPaper + CD   US $49.95978-1-936420-03-2

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 PROGRAMMING BY EXAMPLEwith VBA, XML, and ASPJulitta KorolPaper + CD   US $49.95978-1-938549-91-5

MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNCTIONS AND FORMULAS, 2/EBernd Held and Theodor RichardsonPaper + CD   US $35.95978-1-936420-01-8E-book   US $19.95978-1-936420-99-5

MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNCTIONS AND FORMULAS, 3/EBernd Held and Theodor RichardsonPaper + CD   US $49.95978-1-937585-50-1E-book   US $29.95978-1-942270-16-4

MICROSOFT EXCEL PROGRAMMING Pocket PrimerJulitta KorolPaper + CD   US $29.95978-1-942270-01-0E-book   US $19.95978-1-942270-56-0

MICROSOFT OFFICE AND BEYONDComputer Concepts and ApplicationsTheodor Richardson and Charles ThiesPaper + DVD   US $79.95978-1-936420-29-2E-book   US $79.95 978-1-936420-96-4

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 AND BEYOND, VIDEO EDITIONComputer Concepts and ApplicationsTheodor Richardson and Charles ThiesPaper + DVD   US $89.95978-1-938549-71-7

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013/365 AND BEYONDComputer Concepts and ApplicationsTheodor Richardson and Charles ThiesPaper + DVD   US $79.95978-1-938549-84-7E-book   US $39.95978-1-942270-12-6

12 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 13: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 13

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE | Computer Science & Technology

MULTIMEDIA WEB DESIGNUsing Languages to Build Dynamic Web PagesTheodor Richardson and Charles ThiesPaper + DVD   US $54.95978-1-936420-38-4

OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGESDorian P. YeagerHard + CD   US $79.95978-1-936420-37-7E-book   US $49.95978-1-937585-20-4

PHOTOGRAPH RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT Using Adobe PhotoshopVickie Ellen WolperPaper + DVD   US $59.95978-1-936420-39-1

PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS USING JAVAA Game Application ApproachWilliam McAllister and S. Jane FritzPaper + DVD   US $89.95978-1-938549-76-2E-book   US $59.95978-1-938549-78-6

PYTHON Pocket PrimerOswald CampesatoPaper + DVD   US $29.95978-1-938549-85-4E-book   US $21.95978-1-937585-49-5

SAP COControllingV. NarayananPaper   US $49.95978-1-937585-68-6

SAP ERP FINANCIALS Quick Reference GuideSurya PadhiPaper   US $49.95978-1-936420-31-5

SAP FIFinancial AccountingERP ECC6, R/3 4.70V. NarayananPaper   US $49.95978-1-937585-64-8

SHORT FILM DISTRIBUTIONFilm Festivals, the Internet, and Self-PromotionJason MoorePaper + DVD   US $41.95978-1-936420-14-8

STORYBOARDINGTurning Script to MotionStephanie Torta and Vladimir MinutyPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-936420-00-1E-book US $35.95 978-1-936420-80-3

VIDEO GAME WRITINGFrom Macro to MicroMaurice Suckling and Marek WaltonPaper   US $41.95978-1-936420-15-5

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 13

Page 14: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

14 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Computer Science & Technology | WORLDCOMP TITLES

Advances in Big Data AnalyticsEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia and Mary Q. Yang

February 2016Paperback   US $69.95 (t)145 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-411-5

Artificial Intelligence 2015Edited by Hamid R. Arabnia, David de la Fuente, Roger Dziegiel, Elena B. Kozerenko, Peter M. LaMonica, Raymond A. Liuzzi, Jose A. Olivas, Todd Waskiewicz, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $169.95 (t)778 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-407-8

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 2015Edited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Quoc-Nam Tran, Mary Q. Yang, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $69.95 (t)156 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-410-8

Biomedical Engineering and ScienceEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $49.95 (t)88 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-417-7

Data MiningEdited by Robert Stahlbock, Gary M. Weiss, Mahmoud Abou-Nasr and Hamid R. Arabnia

February 2016Paperback   US $79.95 (t)180 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-403-0

Embedded Systems and ApplicationsEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $49.95 (t)92 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-420-7

e-Learning, e-Business, Enterprise Information Systems, and e-GovernmentEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Azita Bahrami, Fernando G. Tinetti, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri and Ashu M. G. Solo

February 2016Paperback   US $59.95 (t)160 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-413-9

Foundations of Computer Science 2015Edited by Hamid R. Arabnia, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $49.95 (t)125 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-421-4

Frontiers in Education 2015Computer Science and Computer Engineering

Edited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Azita Bahrami, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $79.95 (t)316 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-409-2

Grid and Cloud Computing and ApplicationsEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, George A. Gravvanis, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $49.95 (t)92 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-423-8

Health Informatics and Medical Systems Edited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $89.95 (t)258 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-416-0

Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern RecognitionEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, Fernando G. Tinetti, George Jandieri, Gerald Schaefer and Ashu M. G. Solo

February 2016Paperback   US $129.95 (t)452 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-404-7

The 2015 WorldComp International Conference Proceedings

Page 15: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 15

WORLDCOMP TITLES | Computer Science & Technology

Information and Knowledge EngineeringEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, Ray R. Hashemi, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $49.95 (t)204 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-422-1

Internet Computing and Big DataEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $49.95 (t)86 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-415-3

Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods 2015Edited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $49.95 (t)106 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-419-1

Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques and ApplicationsEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Hiroshi Ishii, Kazuki Joe, Hiroaki Nishikawa, Hayaru Shouno, Lou D’Alotto, George A. Gravvanis, George Jandieri, Georgios Sirakoulis, Ashu M. G. Solo, William Spataro, Fernando G. Tinetti and Giuseppe A. Trunfio

February 2016Paperback   US $149.95 (t)674 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-402-3

Scientific ComputingEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Fernando G. Tinetti, George A. Gravvanis, Michael R. Grimaila, Douglas D. Hodson and Ashu M. G. Solo

February 2016Paperback   US $79.95 (t)275 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-418-4

Security and ManagementEdited by Kevin Daimi, Hamid R. Arabnia, George Markowsky and Ashu M. G. Solo

February 2016Paperback   US $99.95 (t)368 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-408-5

Software Engineering Research and PracticeEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $79.95 (t)204 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-412-2

Wireless NetworksEdited by Hamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, George Jandieri, Ashu M. G. Solo and Fernando G. Tinetti

February 2016Paperback   US $84.95 (t)256 pages   8 x 11978-1-60132-414-6

Page 16: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

16 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Computer Science & Technology | WORLDCOMP CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

WorldComp 2014ADVANCES IN BIG DATA ANALYTICSPaper   US $84.95 (t)978-1-60132-264-7E-book   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-310-1

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEPaper   US $169.95 (t)978-1-60132-276-0E-book   US $99.95 (t)978-1-60132-320-0

BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGYPaper   US $84.95 (t)978-1-60132-265-4E-book   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-311-8

DATA MININGPaper   US $74.95 (t)978-1-60132-267-8E-book   US $64.95 (t)978-1-60132-313-2

E-LEARNING, E-BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND E-GOVERNMENTPaper   US $69.95 (t)978-1-60132-268-5E-book   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-314-9

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONSPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-269-2E-book   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-315-6

FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCEPaper   US $54.95 (t)978-1-60132-270-8E-book   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-316-3

FRONTIERS IN EDUCATIONPaper   US $99.95 (t)978-1-60132-271-5E-book   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-317-0

GENETIC AND EVOLUTIONARY METHODSPaper   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-273-9E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-319-4

GRID AND CLOUD COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONSPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-272-2E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-318-7

IMAGE PROCESSING, COMPUTER VISION, AND PATTERN RECOGNITIONPaper   US $139.95 (t)978-1-60132-280-7E-book   US $99.95 (t)978-1-60132-324-8

INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERINGPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-279-1E-book   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-323-1

INTERNET COMPUTING AND BIG DATAPaper   US $64.95 (t)978-1-60132-277-7E-book   US $54.95 (t)978-1-60132-321-7

MODELING, SIMULATION AND VISUALIZATION METHODSPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-281-4E-book   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-325-5

PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONSPaper   US $15.95 (t)978-1-60132-284-5E-book   US $99.95 (t)978-1-60132-326-2

SCIENTIFIC COMPUTINGPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-266-1E-book   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-312-5

SECURITY AND MANAGEMENTPaper   US $99.95 (t)978-1-60132-285-2E-book   US $79.95 (t)978-1-60132-327-9

SEMANTIC WEB AND WEB SERVICESPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-287-6E-book   US $31.95 (t)978-1-60132-329-3

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND PRACTICEPaper   US $84.95 (t)978-1-60132-286-9E-book   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-328-6

WIRELESS NETWORKSPaper   US $84.95 (t)978-1-60132-278-4E-book   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-322-4

WorldComp 2013ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEPaper   US $99.95 (t)978-1-60132-247-0E-book   US $24.95 (t)978-1-60132-288-3

BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGYPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-234-0E-book   US $34.95 (t)978-1-60132-299-9

COMPUTER DESIGNPaper   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-236-4E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-298-2

COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND VIRTUAL REALITYPaper   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-237-1E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-300-2

DATA MININGPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-239-5E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-302-6

E-LEARNING, E-BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND E-GOVERNMENTPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-240-1E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-303-3

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONSPaper US $39.95978-1-60132-241-8E-book US $34.95978-1-60132-305-7

ENGINEERING OF RECONFIGURABLE SYSTEMS AND ALGORITHMSPaper   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-262-3E-book   US $24.95 (t)978-1-60132-304-0

FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCEPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-242-5E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-306-4

FRONTIERS IN EDUCATIONPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-243-2E-book   US $34.95 (t)978-1-60132-307-1

GENETIC AND EVOLUTIONARY METHODSPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-245-6E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-309-5

GRID AND CLOUD COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONSPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-244-9E-book   US $34.95 (t)978-1-60132-308-8

INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERINGPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-251-7E-book   US $34.95 (t)978-1-60132-291-3

INTERNET COMPUTING AND BIG DATAPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-249-4E-book   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-289-0

IP, COMPUTER VISION, AND PATTERN RECOGNITIONPaper   US $99.95 (t)978-1-60132-254-8E-book   US $54.95 (t)978-1-60132-292-0

MODELING, SIMULATION, AND VISUALIZATION METHODSPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-1-60132-255-5E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-293-7

PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONSPaper   US $89.95 (t)978-1-60132-258-6E-book   US $54.95 (t)978-1-60132-294-4

SCIENTIFIC COMPUTINGPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-238-8E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-301-9

SECURITY AND MANAGEMENTPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-259-3E-book   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-295-1

SEMANTIC WEB AND WEB SERVICESPaper   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-261-6E-book   US $29.95 (t)978-1-60132-297-5

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND PRACTICEPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-260-9E-book   US $39.95 (t)978-1-60132-296-8

WIRELESS NETWORKSPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-1-60132-250-0E-book   US $34.95 (t)978-1-60132-290-6

16 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 17: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 17

New!

Ocean Instrumentation, Electronics, and Energy S. R. Vijayalakshmi and S. MuruganandThis book provides a comprehensive overview of ocean electronics, energy conversion, and instrumentation. As remote (satellite) sensing becomes increasingly important, this text provides readers with a solid background of wireless sensor networks and image-processing for oceans and ocean-related energy issues.

F E A T U R E S :

• Focuses on wind energy, ocean wave, ocean tidal, and ocean thermal energy conversion

• Discusses the measurements of ocean monitoring parameters such as ocean color, sediment monitoring methods, surface currents, surface wind waves, wave height and wind speed, sea surface temperature, upwelling, wave power and the ocean floor

• Discusses sensors like scanner sensor systems, weather satellites sensors, synthetic aperture radar sensors, marine observation satellite(MOS) sensors, micro sensors for monitoring ocean acidification

• Includes material on underwater acoustics and underwater communication

• Assesses the environmental impact of generating energy from the ocean

• Explores the design of applications of marine electronics and oceanographic instruments

S. R. Vijayalakshmi (PhD) and S. Muruganand (PhD) are university professors and researchers in the areas of ocean energy and ocean instrumentation.

August 2016

450 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover   US $59.95 978-1-944534-57-8

E-book US $39.95 978-1-944534-67-7

Engineering/ Electronics/ Marine Science

NEW TITLES | Engineering

Page 18: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

18 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Engineering | NEW TITLES

New!

AutoCAD 2017 3D ModelingMunir HamadThis book 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. Use the companion CD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures.

AutoCAD 2017 3D Modeling includes 50 “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of full projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2017.

Munir Hamad is an Autodesk® Approved Instructor and certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.September 2016

350 pages    7 x 9

Paperback & CD-ROM   US $49.95 978-1-944534-62-2

E-Book   US 29.95 978-1-944534-72-1

Computers/ CAD

Page 19: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 19

New!

AutoCAD 2017 Beginning and IntermediateMunir HamadThis book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2017 – 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion CD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures in color.

AutoCAD 2017 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2017.

F E A T U R E S :

• Covers only the basics and uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application

• Companion files can be used to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects and to see the book’s figures in color

• Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam

September 2016

800 pages    7 x 9

Paperback & CD-ROM   US $59.95 978-1-944534-61-5

E-Book   US 39.95 978-1-944534-71-4

Computers/ CAD

NEW TITLES | Engineering

Page 20: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

20 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Engineering | NEW TITLES

New!

Revit Architecture 2017Munir HamadThis book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoDesk Revit Architecture 2017. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion CD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures in color. Revit Architecture 2017 includes over 100 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting.

Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in Revit Architecture 2017.

F E A T U R E S :

• Companion files with layouts of projects, etc.

• Uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools or this popular application

October 2016

800 pages    7 x 9

Paperback & CD-ROM   US $49.95 978-1-944534-64-6

E-Book   US 29.95 978-1-944534-61-5

Computers/ CAD

Page 21: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 21

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED | Engineering

Just Released!

COMSOL 5 for EngineersMehrzad Tabatabaian

COMSOL 5 Multiphysics 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 COMSOL 5 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 COMSOL 5.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.

September 2015

312 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover with DVD   US $79.95 978-1-942270-42-3

E-book    US $39.95 978-1-942270-43-0

Engineering/ Modeling Software

Coming Soon!

Industrial Engineering FoundationsBridging the Gap between Engineering and ManagementFarrokh Sassani

This book covers the important elements of industrial engineering that all engineers need to know in order to become effective in their day-to-day activities and opens their career paths to management and other positions. It explores such topics as becoming involved in management, process improvement, decision making. Other topics include paving a path to production control, engineering and its management, and the operational aspects of manufacturing and service industries. This invaluable resource is a professional book for all engineers and an all-in-one refresher reference for industrial engineers.

August 2016

312 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover    US $49.95 978-1-942270-86-7

E-book    US $29.95 978-1-944534-52-3

Engineering/ Industrial

Real-Time Embedded Components and Systems with Linux and RTOSSecond EditionSam Siewert and John Pratt

This book is written to teach practicing engineers and students how to apply real-time theory to the design of embedded components and systems in order to successfully build a real-time embedded system. It explores hard, real-time theory and soft, real-time concepts, and this updated edition now covers Linux development using Virtual Box and virtual machines. The book covers and includes examples for ARM, MIPS, and x86 architectures. Also explored is FreeRTOS as an alternative to VxWorks for RTOS. It discusses tips for architectures to combine embedded Linux with traditional RTOS solutions using AMP (Asymmetric Multi-Processing) as well as SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing) on multi-core embedded systems. A DVD with applied projects is included.

January 2016

Hardcover with CD-ROM   US $79.95 978-1-942270-04-1

E-book US $39.95 978-1-944534-54-7

500 pages   7 x 9

Engineering/ Hardware

Page 22: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

22 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Engineering | PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

Coming Soon!

AC/DC ModuleInductive Conductivity Measurements Using COMSOL and MATLABRoger W. Pryor

This book in the Multiphysics Modeling series presents the reader with a solved problem that utilizes the AC/DC Module. This model is based on AC/DC multiphysics modeling and employs the use of physics first principles for its solution with inductive conductivity measurements using COMSOL® (4.x) and MATLAB®.

December 2016

150 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover with DVD    US $49.95 978-1-937585-39-6

E-book    US $49.95 978-1-937585-39-6

Engineering/ Modelling

Coming Soon!

Industrial Automation and Robotics An Introduction A.K. Gupta, S.K. Arora, and Jean Riescher Westcott

The purpose of this book is to present an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of automation and robotics for industrial applications. Covers hydraulics, pneumatics, fluidics, automation, circuits, and robotics. The book initially covers the important concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics and how they are used for automation in an industrial setting. It then moves to a discussion of circuits and using them in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluidic design. The latter part of the book deals with electric and electronic controls in automation and final chapters are devoted to robotics, robotic programming, and applications of robotics in industry. A companion disc is included with applications from industry and videos.

August 2016

400 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover with DVD   US $59.95 978-1-938549-30-4

E-book   US $29.95 978-1-944534-52-3

Engineering/ Modelling

Page 23: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 23

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE | Engineering

AUTOCAD 2012 3D MODELINGMunir HamadPaper + DVD   US $41.95978-1-936420-21-6E-book   US $41.95 978-1-936420-48-3

AUTOCAD 2012 BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATEMunir HamadPaper + DVD   US $39.95978-1-936420-20-9E-book   US $39.95 978-1-936420-20-9

AUTOCAD 2013 3D MODELINGMunir HamadE-book US $31.95978-1-937585-11-2

AUTOCAD 2013 BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATEMunir HamadE-book US $29.95978-1-937585-08-2

AUTOCAD 2014 3D MODELINGMunir HamadE-book US $39.95978-1-938549-94-6

AUTOCAD 2014 BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATEMunir HamadPaper + DVD   US $54.95978-1-938549-62-5E-book   US $44.95978-1-938549-95-3

AUTOCAD 2015 3D MODELINGMunir HamadPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-937585-37-2E-book   US $29.95978-1-942270-34-8

AUTOCAD 2016 3D MODELINGMunir HamadPaper+DVD   US $49.95978-1-942270-50-8E-Book   US $29.95978-1-942270-53-9

AUTOCAD 2015 BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATEMunir HamadPaper + DVD   US $59.95978-1-937585-36-5E-book   US $39.95 978-1-942270-49-2

AUTOCAD 2016 BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATEMunir HamadPaper+DVD   US $59.95978-1-942270-46-1E-Book   US $29.95978-1-942270-53-0

BASIC ELECTRONICSTheory and PracticeSean Westcott and Jean Riescher WestcottPaper + DVD   US $49.95978-1-937585-41-9E-book   US $29.95978-1-942270-37-9

CFD MODULEMehrzad TabatabaianHard + DVD   US $49.95978-1-937585-43-3E-book   US $29.95978-1-942270-62-1

COMSOL FOR ENGINEERSMehrzad TabatabaianHard + DVD   US $99.95978-1-938549-53-3E-book   US $49.95978-1-938549-56-4

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITSCliff VanGuilder Hard + DVD   US $49.95978-1-938549-60-1E-book   US $29.95978-1-937585-17-4

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT An Introduction Cliff VanGuilder Hard + CD   US $54.95978-1-936420-26-1

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 23

Page 24: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

24 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Engineering | CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

MULTIPHYSICS MODELING USING COMSOL 5 AND MATLABRoger W. PryorHard + DVD   US $99.95978-1-938549-98-4

RF MODULE The Three Stub TunerRoger W. PryorHard + DVD   US $49.95978-1-938549-69-4

TOPICS IN SYSTEMSHoward EisnerPaper   US $41.95978-1-936420-24-7E-book   US $37.95978-1-938549-52-6

HDL WITH DIGITAL DESIGNVHDL and VerilogNazeih BotrosHard   US $79.95978-1-938549-81-6E-book   US $39.95978-1-942270-28-7

MULTIPHYSICS MODELING USING COMSOL 4Roger W. PryorHard + DVD   US $99.95978-1-936420-09-4

24 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 25: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 25

DIV AND VULKAN VERLAG — PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED | Engineering

Recently Published!

Biomethane Production, Upgrading and InjectionFrank Graf and Siegfried Bajohr

Technical and scientific aspects of biogas production, upgrading, and injection are the main topics of this reference book. The relevant scientific background is explained with comprehensible approaches and examples. In addition, technology-based contents on biogas process engineering, case studies, and country-specific experiences on biogas injection are displayed in detail. Ecological and economic issues are addressed thoroughly. Best practice data from manufacturers and operators are complemented by the latest scientific findings of relevant R&D institutions. All stakeholders in the field of biogas and biomethane will find interesting information for their daily business.

July 2016

450 pages   8 x 9

Hardcover   US $199.95 (t) 978-3-8356-7259-8

Engineering/ Gas

Recently Published!

Gas2energy.net System Planning Fundamentals of the Gas SupplyJens Mischner, Hans-Georg Fasold and Jürgen Heymer

This unique reference book is intended for both professionals and academics in the field of gas supply (gas transport, gas distribution, and plant construction) and are involved in the design, planning, and operation of gas pipelines/gas grids. This book is problem-based, comprising of self-contained main topics that are relevant for the design of gas supply and transport systems. By observing the general physical and thermodynamic principles as well as the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, the characteristics of the gas supply are described. Such elements include: pipelines, separators, compressors, pressure regulating and metering stations, as well as gas storages. In regards to the planning, calculation, and design of systems, system components, and equipment, the application of accurate, realistic, and practically compliant methods is emphasized.

July 2016

450 pages   8 x 9

Hardcover   US $159.95 (t) 978-3-8356-7274-1

Engineering/ Gas

Page 26: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

26 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Engineering | DIV AND VULKAN VERLAG — PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

A New Approach to Estimation of Methane Emission Rates from LandfillsHan Zhu

Methane emission monitoring has become increasingly essential for diffusive area sources, especially for landfills, which contribute to a significant fraction of the total anthropogenic methane emission globally. In this study, a new method is proposed based on experimental results, which utilizes a TDLAS (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) instrument – GasFinder2.0® system and a dispersion model LASAT (Lagrangian Simulation of Aerosol Transport) as the measurement device and calculation model, respectively. With this method, site-specific measurement approaches can be designed for not only landfills, but also different diffusive area sources with less workload and lower cost compared to conventional FID (Flame Ionization Detector) method.

August 2016

150 pages   8 x 9

Hardcover   US $49.95 (t) 978-3-8356-7278-9

Engineering/ Gas/ Sanitation

Just Published!

Handbook of Heat Processing Fundamentals – Calculations – Processes 2Herbert Pfeifer

The second, fully revised and expanded edition of the Handbook of Heat Processing is now available, for the first time in its larger format, with four-color illustrations.

In the present time, with industrial furnace technology booming, on the one hand, and the costs of gaseous fuels and electrical energy rising steeply, on the other, interest in heat-processing technology has again increased. The rational use of energy in thermoprocessing technology is also of ever more crucial importance, as a result, not least of all, of CO2-emissions legislation. This, of course, provides the background to the necessity for technical works covering the topic of industrial thermal technology and thermoprocessing.

August 2016

468 pages   8 x 9

Hardcover   US $119.95 (t) 978-3-8027-2982-9

E-book    US $74.95 978-3-8027-3016-0

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Industrial

Just Published!

Handbook of Burner Technology for Industrial FurnacesSecond EditionJoachim G. Wünning and Ambrogio Milani

The initial chapters of the Handbook of Burner Technology for Industrial Furnaces, Second Edition deal with the indispensable theoretical principles of combustion theory, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Only those aspects that are of importance for burner technology are examined. The succeeding chapters then proceed on to burner technology as such, and focus on combustion-system concepts, analyze pollutant generation and reduction, and discuss the recovery of heat for use in combustion-air preheating, the most important provision for the enhancement of energy-efficiency. This compact-format book, with its plethora of information, is an indispensable reference source for all persons who are professionally involved in any way at all with the heating and combustion-systems of industrial furnaces.

July 2016

400 pages   8 x 9

Hardcover   US $119.95 (t) 978-3-8027-2983-6

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Industrial

Page 27: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 27

DIV AND VULKAN VERLAG — CURRENTLY AVAILABLE | Engineering

DIVAGRICULTURAL WASTE PRODUCTS AS FILTER MEDIA AND AS COVER MATERIALS IN BIOFILTERS FOR MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIESEmine Bolcu ÖzcanPaper    US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3113-7

AN EVALUATION OF INTEGRATED WASTEWATER AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN LARGE TOURIST RESORTSOzgul Demet AntakyaliPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-7140-9

COST EFFICIENT EXPANSION OF DISTRICT HEAT NETWORKS IN GERMANYMichael BartelsPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3184-7

DEVELOPMENT OF A KNOWLEDGE BASED DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN WATER AND SANITATION UTILITIESCarla Pinheiro-BohlPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3137-3

THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMISSION TRADING IN GERMANYPolitical Economy Analysis of Stakeholders, Interests and Power ResourcesMartin EndressPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3227-1

DICTIONARY OF CONTROL AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGYWolfgang Schorn and Norbert GrossePaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3170-0

DICTIONARY OF WATER- AND WASTEWATER INDUSTRYGerman-English / French-ItalianFritz Meinck and Helmut MöhlePaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-5354-2

THE ECONOMICS OF NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTSStefan LochnerPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3351-3

THE ECONOMICS OF POWER STORAGETheory and Empirical Analysis for Central EuropeChristoph GatzenPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3138-0

THE ECONOMICS OF RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY MARKET INTEGRATIONAn Empirical and Model-Based Analysis of Regulatory Frameworks and their Impacts on the Power MarketMarco NicolisiPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3360-5

EDDL, ELECTRONIC DEVICE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGEMatthias Riedl and Frank NaumannPaper + CD   US $119.95 (t)978-3-8356-3106-9

ELECTRIC TRACTIONMotive Power and Energy SupplyAndreas SteimelPaper   US $79.95 (t)978-3-8356-7257-4

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE IN GHANA BASED ON SELECTED DRUGSSamuel SasuPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3368-1

FIELD DEVICE TOOL – FDTRene SimonPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3070-3

THE GAS ENGINEER’S DICTIONARYSupply Infrastructure from A to ZKlaus Homann, Rainer Reimert and Bernhard KlockeHard   US $129.95 (t)978-3-8356-3214-1

PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGEdited by Leon UrbasHard   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3198-4

PROFIBUS PAInstrumentation Technology for the Process IndustryChristian Diedrich and Thomas BangemannPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3125-0

SIMULATION AND NONLINEAR CONTROL OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTIONCarla CimatoribusPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3191-5

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF WATER SUPPLY IN RURAL EGYPT (El-Gharbia Governorate, Saft Torab Case)Asraf A. KhedrPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3121-2

SYSTEMATIC DESIGN AND PROCESS OPTIMISATION OF A ROBOT FOR TREATMENT OF BIOMASS IN SOLAR DRYERSNikica StarcevicPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3186-1

TREATMENT OF ARSENIC CONTAINING ARTIFICIAL WASTEWATER IN DIFFERENT LABORATORY-SCALE CONSTRUCTED WETLANDSKhaja Zillur RahmanPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3185-4

TREATMENT OF LIQUID HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HIGHLY-LOADED INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER BY PHOTO-FENTON PROCESS INCLUDING NOXIOUSNESS ASSESSMENTIbrahim Andel Hafiz Abdel Abdel FattahPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3245-5

URBAN WATERIntegrated Resource Planning to Meet Future Demand in Jeddah – Saudi ArabiaHassan H. ShawlyPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8356-3156-4

Vulkan-VerlagACCURACY ENHANCEMENT OF A HEXAPOD MACHINE TOOLLi ZhangPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-8738-6

CHATTER OCCURRENCE AT DIFFERENT NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF MILLING MACHINE AXESMohab HossamPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-8759-1

DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE AND ADAPTIVE PRODUCTION SYSTEMSMohamad Jamal Kayasa Paper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-8322-7

DICTIONARY OF BOILER, FIRING SYSTEM AND FLUE-GAS CLEANING TECHNOLOGYEnglish-German / German-EnglishHeinz-Peter SchmitzHard   US $299.95 (t)978-3-8027-2779-5

DICTIONARY OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTINGEnglish-German / German-EnglishJochen Mussmann and Heinz-Peter SchmitzHard   US $74.95 (t)978-3-8027-2555-5

DICTIONARY OF PRESSURE VESSEL, PIPING AND INDUSTRIAL VALVE TECHNOLOGYEnglish-German/German-EnglishHeinz-Peter SchmitzHard   US $249.95 (t)978-3-8027-2560-9

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 27

Page 28: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

28 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Engineering | DIV AND VULKAN VERLAG — CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

DICTIONARY OF REFRACTORIES AND REFRACTORY ENGINEERINGEnglisch-Deutsch/English-GermanGerald RoutschkaPaper   US $79.95 (t)978-3-8027-3165-5

DICTIONARY OF STEAM GENERATOR ENGINEERINGGerman-English/ Englisch-DeutschBabcock Lentjes KraftwerkstechnikPaper   US $59.95 (t)978-3-8027-2530-2

HANDBOOK OF ALUMINIUM RECYCLINGMechanical Preparation, Metallurgical Processing, Heat TreatmentChristoph SchmitzHard   US $164.95 (t)978-3-8027-2970-6

HANDBOOK OF BURNER TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIAL FURNACES Fundamentals - Burner – ApplicationsJoachim G. Wünning and Ambrogio MilaniHard   US $74.95 (t)978-3-8027-2950-8

HANDBOOK OF PIPE-BURSTING PRACTICEMeinolf RameilPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2750-4

HANDBOOK OF REFRACTORY MATERIALSDesign | Properties | TestingsEdited by Gerald Routschka and Hartmut WuthnowHard + DVD   US $119.95 (t)978-3-8027-3162-4

HANDBOOK OF THERMOPROCESSING TECHNOLOGIESEdited by Franz Beneke, Bernard Nacke and Herbert PfeiferHard   US $249.95 (t)978-3-8027-2966-9

HANDBOOK OF THERMOPROCESSING TECHNOLOGIESEdited by Franz Beneke, Bernard Nacke and Herbert PfeiferPaper   US $299.95 (t)978-3-8027-2976-8

HDD PRACTICE HANDBOOK H.-J. BayerPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2739-9

HEAT PROCESSING—10 YEARSEdited by Vulkan VerlagPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2975-1

HISTORY OF INDUCTION HEATING AND MELTINGAlfred MuhlbauerHard   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2946-1

INDUCTIVE MELTING AND HOLDINGFundamentalis / Plants and Furnaces / Process EngineeringErwin DötschHard   US $89.95 (t)978-3-8027-2386-5

MULTILINGUAL DICTIONARY OF THE GAS INDUSTRYEdited by International Gas UnionHard   US $99.95 (t)978-3-8027-3500-4

PE 100 PIPE SYSTEMSHeiner BrömstrupPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2759-7

PLANNING AND MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES BY MEANS OF EMPIRICAL SURROGATE MODELSTobias WagnerPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-8775-1

POCKET BOOK OF SEALS AND SEALINGEdited by Wolfgang Tietze and Alexander RiedlPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2738-2

POCKET MANUAL FOR THERMPROCESS TECHNOLOGYEdited by LOI ThermoprocessPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2900-3

POCKET MANUAL OF HEAT PROCESSINGFundamentals - Calculations – ProcessesHerbert PfeiferPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-2944-7

POCKET MANUAL REFRACTORY MATERIALSDesign - Properties – TestingEdited by Gerald Routschka and Hartmut WuthnowPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-3158-7

REFRACTORY ENGINEERINGMaterials – Design – ConstructionGerman Association of Refractory and Chimney EngineeringHard   US $89.95 (t)978-3-8027-3155-6

SIMULATION AND TOOL PATH OPTIMIZATION FOR THE HEXAPOD MILLING MACHINE Shang Jian DuPaper   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-8726-3

WEAR RESISTANT PRESS DIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DIAMOND COMPOSITESMomeni SiavashHard   US $49.95 (t)978-3-8027-8750-8

28 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 29: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 29

New!

Basic Electromagnetic TheoryJames BabingtonBasic Electromagnetic Theory is designed as a concise introduction to electromagnetic field theory emphasizing the physical foundations of the subject. It is aimed at both undergraduates and interested laypersons. It has been based on the author’s experience both as a former field theorist (working on quantum electrodynamics) and currently as an applied optical physicist. As such, it covers much material from the standard university syllabus. It also develops a number of themes in greater detail, so as to cover a number of non-standard topics that provide a fuller understanding of the subject. A key aspect to the book is the macroscopic approach to the subject from the outset. Most readers will have some familiarity with the standard mathematics employed, but a review chapter is provided at the beginning to help give some guidance on these topics as they are used throughout the book.

F E A T U R E S :

• Designed as a concise introduction to electromagnetic field theory emphasizing the physical foundations of the subject

• Covers a number of non-standard topics that provide a fuller understanding of the subject

James Babington has a PhD in theoretical particle physics. He has held a number of post-doctoral positions in the UK and Europe and is currently an optical designer and applied optical physicist, but with a strong interest in electrodynamics and field theory.

August 2016

176 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-74-4

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-40-0

Science/ Physics

NEW TITLES | Science & Health

Page 30: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

30 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Science & Health | PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

Coming Soon!

Physics Lab ExperimentsEssentials of Physics SeriesMatthew French

This new book aims to guide both the experimentalist and theoretician through their compulsory laboratory courses forming part of an undergraduate physics degree. The rationale behind this book is to show students and interested readers the value and beauty within a carefully planned and executed experiment, and to help them to develop the skills to carry out experiments themselves.

August 2016

280 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-80-5

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-46-2

Science/ Physics

Just Published!

Newtonian MechanicsEssentials of Physics SeriesDerek Raine

Newtonian mechanics is taught as part of every physics program for several reasons. It is a towering intellectual achievement; it has diverse applications; and it provides a context for teaching modelling and problem solving. This text gives equal prominence to all three missions. It therefore includes some advanced material as well as the customary introductory topics and is designed to be studied over an extended time-frame. The problem-solving aspects are developed more fully than in many other texts; showing readers how problems are approached and bringing out the ways of going about constructing a model and solution.

June 2016

288 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-78-2

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-44-8

Science/ Physics

Coming Soon!

Solid State PhysicsEssentials of Physics SeriesDavid Schmool

Solid State Physics provides a broad introduction to some of the principal areas of the physical phenomena in solid materials and is aimed broadly at undergraduate students of physics and engineering related subjects. The physical properties of materials are intimately related to the crystalline symmetry of atoms as well as the atomic species present. This includes the electronic, mechanical, magnetic and optical properties Particular emphasis is given to the reaction of materials to specific stimuli, such as the application of electric and magnetic fields. Nanotechnologies are based on the formation of nano-sized elements and structures. The final chapter of the book provides a broad introduction to the topic and uses some of the main tools of solid state physics to explain the behavior of nanomaterials and why they are of importance for future technologies.

August 2016

628 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-77-5

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-43-1

Science/ Physics

Page 31: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 31

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED | Science & Health

Just Published!

Computational PhysicsEssentials of Physics SeriesDarren Walker

This book is designed to provide the reader with a grounding in scientific programming and computational physics. It contains many exercises developed in the context of physics problems, and several examples of working programs to provide a solid basis on which to build. Computers are now ubiquitous and are an essential tool to any would-be scientific researcher. Computers can be used for a wide variety of scientific tasks, from the simple manipulation of data to simulations of real world events. The book intends to give the reader the confidence to start applying the methods presented to their own problems and research. It covers topics such as interpolation, integration, and the numerical solutions to both ordinary and partial differential equations. It discusses simple ideas, such as linear interpolation, and root finding through bisection, to more advanced concepts, such as the Gauss-Legendre quadrature, and the Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg algorithm to solve complex differential equations. It also contains a chapter on high performance computing that provides an introduction to parallel programming.

May 2016

372 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-73-7

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-39-4

Science/ Physics

Just Published!

Quantum Mechanics Essentials of Physics SeriesDennis Morris

This book is a slow-paced introduction to quantum mechanics for undergraduates and interested laypersons. The presentation is both reader-friendly and complete. The first four chapters cover the conceptual and philosophical aspects of quantum mechanics, before the next eleven chapters gently present the mathematics underlying the subject. After an easy chapter on the history of the theory, the whole of quantum mechanics is then presented in one chapter. This is followed by applications of the theory and a revision chapter, before we go beyond undergraduate level to briefly look ahead at relativistic quantum theory.

May 2016

406 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-79-9

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-45-5

Science/ Physics

Just Published!

The Special Theory of RelativityEssentials of Physics Series Dennis Morris

This book concentrates on presenting the theory of special relativity as the geometry of space-time. The presentation is straightforward, complete and reader-friendly, with explanatory asides that give historical context and links with other branches of physics and mathematics. The first four chapters give a complete description of the special theory and the nature of space and time, with the minimum use of mathematics. The mathematics necessary is introduced in the following five chapters, with the final fifteen chapters devoted to a comprehensive and detailed exposition of Einstein’s special relativity.

June 2016

314 pages   6 x 9

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-72-0

E-book   US $19.95 978-1-944534-38-7

Science/ Physics

Page 32: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

32 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Science & Health | PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED AND CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Coming Soon!

Advanced ThermodynamicsScott Post

Designed for the senior/graduate level course in thermodynamics or for use as a reference for practicing engineers, this book includes the theoretical underpinnings and derivations necessary for advanced study as well as numerous applications from industry. A companion CD-ROM with figures and MATLAB files is included. Modern software tools, such as EXCEL and MATLAB, are used to solve mathematically challenging problems. Starting with the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, the book shows how the principles of thermodynamics apply to engine and power plant design. Applications include combustion of traditional fossil-fuels, pollutants and their effects, and alternative energy technologies—including fuel cells, solar power, and wind power.

July 2016

500 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover with DVD   US $79.95 978-1-936420-27-8

Science/ Physics

Coming Soon!

Optics An Introduction A. Srivastava and Sarhan M. Musa

This book deals with the concepts of geometrical and physical optics and covers lasers, holography, and fiber optics. It contains numerous diagrams, worked-out examples, and related questions-answers to help students in the comprehension and appreciation of the concepts. A companion disc with animations, 4-color figures, etc., is included.

December 2016

750 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover with CD-ROM   US $89.95 978-1-938549-70-0

Science/ Physics/ Optics

Now Available

Radio AstronomyAn Introduction Shubhendu Joardar and J.R. ClaycombHard + DVD   US $59.95 978-1-936420-35-3

E-book   US $34.95 978-1-937585-62-4

Page 33: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 33

MY MODERN HEALTH FAQS SERIES | Science & Health

Now Available!

GERDLiving with Acid Reflux DiseasePaperback  US $21.95 978-1-942270-05-8

Now Available!

Alzheimer’s DiseasePaperback  US $24.95 978-1-937585-53-2

Now Available!

Childhood ObesityPaperback  US $24.95 978-1-937585-42-6

Now Available!

Behçet’s DiseasePaperback + CD   US $24.95 978-1-938549-40-3

Now Available!

DiabetesPaperback + DVD US $24.95 978-1-938549-18-2

Now Available!

ObesityPaperback + DVD US $24.95 978-1-937585-86-0

Now Available!

Emotional Health and Well-BeingPaperback + DVD US $24.95 978-1-938549-22-9

Now Available!

Heart Disease and HealthPaperback + DVD US $24.95 978-1-937585-90-7

Now Available!

Psychedelic Drug TreatmentsUS $24.95

978-1-936420-44-5

January 2016

Coming Soon!

Video Game AddictionUS $24.95

978-1-937585-82-2

December 2016

MyModernHealth FAQsExpert information on modern health topics for patients, health professionals and educators presented in an easy to follow, question-and-answer format

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 33

Page 34: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

34 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Mathematics/Statistics | NEW TITLES

New and Now Available!

Commutative AlgebraAn IntroductionWilliam Hoffman, Xiaohong Jia, and Haohao WangeThe 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 Gröbner bases, resultants and syzygies. The presentation of the material combines definitions and proofs with an emphasis on concrete examples. The authors illustrate the use of software such as Mathematica and Singular.

The design of the text in each chapter consists of two parts: the fundamentals and the applications, which make it suitable for courses of various lengths, levels, and topics based on the mathematical background of the students. The fundamentals portion of the chapter is intended to be read with minimal outside assistance, and to learn some of the most useful tools in commutative algebra. The applications of the chapter are to provide a glimpse of the advanced mathematical research where the topics and results are related to the material presented earlier. In the applications portion, the authors present a number of results from a wide

range of sources without detailed proofs. The applications portion of the chapter is suitable for a reader who knows a little commutative algebra and algebraic geometry already, and serves as a guide to some interesting research topics.

This book should be thought of as an introduction to more advanced texts and research topics. Its novelty is that the material presented is a unique combination of the essential methods and the current research results. The goal is to equip readers with the fundamental classical algebra and geometry tools, ignite their research interests, and initiate some potential research projects in the related areas.

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S :

1. Introduction2. Rings and Ideals3. Modules4. Graded and Local Rings and Modules5. Homological MethodBibliographyIndex

William Hoffman is a professor of Mathematics at Louisiana State University.

Xiaohong Jia is a professor at Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Haohao Wang is a professor of Mathematics at Southeast Missouri State University.

April 2016

300 pages   7 x 9

Hardcover   US $59.95 978-1-944534-60-8

E-book    US $39.95 978-1-944534-70-7

Science/ Physics

Page 35: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 35

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED | Mathematics/Statistics

Just Published!

Foundations of MathematicsAlgebra, Geometry,Trigonometry, and CalculusPhilip BrownThe only available calculus textbook that also includes all the mathematics that students need to know in order to learn calculus. This allows students to review any topics in algebra, trigonometry or functions while they are learning calculus. Instructors can assign exercises in any of these topics where students have a deficiency.

Foundations of Mathematics offers the university student or interested reader a unique reference book by covering the basics of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. There are many instances in the book to demonstrate the interplay and interconnectedness of these topics. The book presents definitions and examples throughout for clear, easy learning. For this reason there are many exercises included at the ends of the chapters and students are encouraged to do all of the exercises as an essential part of working through the book. This book offers a unique experience for readers to understand different areas of mathematics in a clear, concise text.

March 2016

500 pages   8 ½ x 11

Paperback   US $49.95 978-1-942270-75-1

E-book   US $29.95 978-1-944534-41-7

Mathematics

Page 36: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

36 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Mathematics/Statistics | MY MATH ESSENTIALS SERIES

Algebra Essentials David A. Santos & Olgha Davis

January 2016

Paperback with CD   US $39.95 978-1937585-22-8

E-book   US $39.95 978-1-937585-34-1

200 pages   8 x 10

MyMathEssentials• Presents basic concepts in easy to read format, designed for those who are uncomfortable with mathematics

• Includes numerous step-by-step examples and practice exercises that help the reader to understand the topics in a “self-study” format

• Available in digital editions that are completely hyperlinked and interactive with self-correcting exercises integrated throughout the text.

PreAlgebra Essentials David A. Santos & Olgha Davis

September 2016

Paperback with CD   US $39.95 978-1937585-21-1

200 pages   8 x 10

PreCalculus Essentials David A. Santos & Olgha Davis

July 2016

Paperback with CD   US $39.95 978-1937585-27-3

200 pages   8 x 10

36 Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200

Page 37: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 37

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE | Mathematics/Statistics

APPLIED LINEAR ALGEBRA AND OPTIMIZATION USING MATLABRizwan ButtHard + CD   US $69.95978-1-936420-04-9E-book   US $79.95978-1-936420-78-0

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS A PrimerSarhan M. Musa, A.V. Kulkarni and V.K. Havanur Hard + DVD   US $69.95978-1-938549-34-2E-book   US $61.95978-1-938549-37-3

MULTIVARIABLE AND VECTOR CALCULUSAn Introduction Sarhan M. Musa and David A. SantosHard   US $79.95978-1-936420-28-5

ESSENTIALS OF MODERN ALGEBRACheryl Chute MillerHard   US $69.95978-1-936420-18-6

RESEARCH METHODS FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMSRonald S. KingHard + DVD   US $89.95978-1-936420-12-4

Mercury Learning Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 | Visit www.cengageasia.com or call 65-6410 1200 37

Page 38: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Notes

Page 39: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle
Page 40: Computer Science & Technology | - Cengage Learning Asia ... · PDF fileArtificial Intelligence and Problem Solving ... computer graphics with an emphasis on ... shadow rendering, particle

Cengage Learning Asia Pte. Ltd. 151 Lorong Chuan, #02-08 New Tech Park

Singapore 556741 Tel (65) 6410 1200 • Fax (65) 6410 1208

[email protected]