Image Processing with ImageJ, 2nd Edition
Advances in image processing have been vital for the scientific and technological communities, making it possible to analyze images in greater detail than ever before. But as images become larger and more complex, advanced processing techniques are required. ImageJ is built for the modern challenges of image processing – it's one of the key tools in its development, letting you automate basic tasks so you can focus on sophisticated, in depth analysis. This book demonstrates how to put ImageJ into practice. It outlines its key features and demonstrates how to create your own image processing applications using macros and ImageJ plugins. Once you've got to grips with the basics of ImageJ, you'll then discover how to build a number of different image processing solutions. From simple tasks to advanced and automated image processing, you'll gain confidence with this innovative and powerful tool – however and whatever you are using it for. ...
Advances in image processing have been vital for the scientific and technological communities, making it possible to analyze images in greater detail than ever before. But as images become larger and more complex, advanced processing techniques are required. ImageJ is built for the modern challenges of image processing – it's one of the key tools in its development, letting you automate basic tasks so you can focus on sophisticated, in depth analysis. This book demonstrates how to put ImageJ into practice. It outlines its key features and demonstrates how to create your own image processing applications using macros and ImageJ plugins. Once you've got to grips with the basics of ImageJ, you'll then discover how to build a number of different image processing solutions. From simple tasks to advanced and automated image processing, you'll gain confidence with this innovative and powerful tool – however and whatever you are using it for. ...
Learn Excel 2016 for OS X, 2nd Edition
Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac OS X is a powerful application, but many of its most impressive features can be difficult to find. Learn Excel 2016 for OS X by Guy Hart-Davis is a practical, hands-on approach to learning all of the details of Excel 2016 in order to get work done efficiently on OS X. From using formulas and functions to creating databases, from analyzing data to automating tasks, you'll learn everything you need to know to put this powerful application to use for a variety of tasks. ...
Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac OS X is a powerful application, but many of its most impressive features can be difficult to find. Learn Excel 2016 for OS X by Guy Hart-Davis is a practical, hands-on approach to learning all of the details of Excel 2016 in order to get work done efficiently on OS X. From using formulas and functions to creating databases, from analyzing data to automating tasks, you'll learn everything you need to know to put this powerful application to use for a variety of tasks. ...
Learn Swift 2 on the Mac, 2nd Edition
Swift is Apple's new, native, fast, and easy to learn programming language for iOS, watchOS, tvOS and OS X app development. It's their "Objective-C without the C". If you are an iOS developer or planning to become one, learning Swift is your #1 priority, and Learn Swift 2 on the Mac tells you everything you need to get up to speed, well, swiftly. The language is evolving very quickly, Apple has released version 2.1 of the langugae. You'll start with the Swift Playground and an introduction to object-oriented programming so you can immediately see Swift in action. You then learn about all of the key language features like functions, closures, protocols, classes, methods, extensions, and how Swift works just as well as Objective-C when it comes to easy memory management with ARC. Finally, you'll learn how to use Swift alongside Objective-C as well as with Core Data, and you'll learn how to put all of the pieces together with REST base application. ...
Swift is Apple's new, native, fast, and easy to learn programming language for iOS, watchOS, tvOS and OS X app development. It's their "Objective-C without the C". If you are an iOS developer or planning to become one, learning Swift is your #1 priority, and Learn Swift 2 on the Mac tells you everything you need to get up to speed, well, swiftly. The language is evolving very quickly, Apple has released version 2.1 of the langugae. You'll start with the Swift Playground and an introduction to object-oriented programming so you can immediately see Swift in action. You then learn about all of the key language features like functions, closures, protocols, classes, methods, extensions, and how Swift works just as well as Objective-C when it comes to easy memory management with ARC. Finally, you'll learn how to use Swift alongside Objective-C as well as with Core Data, and you'll learn how to put all of the pieces together with REST base application. ...
Learning Apache Thrift
With modern software systems being increasingly complex, providing a scalable communication architecture for applications in different languages is tedious. The Apache Thrift framework is the solution to this problem! It helps build efficient and easy-to-maintain services and offers a plethora of options matching your application type by supporting several popular programming languages, including C++, Java, Python, PHP, Ruby, Erlang, Perl, Haskell, C#, Cocoa, JavaScript, Node.js, Smalltalk, OCaml, and Delphi. This book will help you set aside the basics of service-oriented systems through your first Apache Thrift-powered app. Then, progressing to more complex examples, it will provide you with tips for running large-scale applications in production environments. ...
With modern software systems being increasingly complex, providing a scalable communication architecture for applications in different languages is tedious. The Apache Thrift framework is the solution to this problem! It helps build efficient and easy-to-maintain services and offers a plethora of options matching your application type by supporting several popular programming languages, including C++, Java, Python, PHP, Ruby, Erlang, Perl, Haskell, C#, Cocoa, JavaScript, Node.js, Smalltalk, OCaml, and Delphi. This book will help you set aside the basics of service-oriented systems through your first Apache Thrift-powered app. Then, progressing to more complex examples, it will provide you with tips for running large-scale applications in production environments. ...
Illustrated C# 7
Get to work quickly with C# with a uniquely succinct and visual format used to present the C# 7.0 language. Whether you're getting to grips with C# for the first time or working to deepen your understanding, you'll find this book to be a clear and refreshing take on each aspect of the language. Figures are of prime importance in this book. While teaching programming seminars, Daniel Solis found that he could almost watch the light bulbs going on over the students' heads as he drew the figures on the whiteboard. In this text, he has distilled each important concept into simple but accurate illustrations. For this latest edition, Dan is joined by fellow experienced teacher and programmer, Cal Schrotenboer, to bring you the very latest C# language features, along with an understanding of the frameworks it most often lives in: .NET and the new .NET Core. For something as intricate and precise as a programming language, there must be text as well as figures. But rather than long, word ...
Get to work quickly with C# with a uniquely succinct and visual format used to present the C# 7.0 language. Whether you're getting to grips with C# for the first time or working to deepen your understanding, you'll find this book to be a clear and refreshing take on each aspect of the language. Figures are of prime importance in this book. While teaching programming seminars, Daniel Solis found that he could almost watch the light bulbs going on over the students' heads as he drew the figures on the whiteboard. In this text, he has distilled each important concept into simple but accurate illustrations. For this latest edition, Dan is joined by fellow experienced teacher and programmer, Cal Schrotenboer, to bring you the very latest C# language features, along with an understanding of the frameworks it most often lives in: .NET and the new .NET Core. For something as intricate and precise as a programming language, there must be text as well as figures. But rather than long, word ...
Learning Highcharts 4
Highcharts is a popular type of web charting software that produces stunning and smooth animated HTML5 SVG graphs. Joe Kuan continues the Learning Highcharts series, with the second edition comprising of brand new content and revised chapters. The book covers all the graphs supported in Highcharts 4. Step-by-step tutorials demonstrate how to create presentable charts with real-life data. The book also explores how to replicate industry charts from a financial brochure, sports article, 3D infographics, and even a Fiat 500 speedometer. The second part of the book focuses on the operational side; APIs, events, and framework integration. The third part of the book looks into the server side and online services, how Highcharts/PhantomJS works, and demonstrates the usage and reviews the latest exciting development, Highcharts Cloud—an online chart service without any prior Highcharts or JavaScript experience needed. You just need to insert the data and it does the rest. ...
Highcharts is a popular type of web charting software that produces stunning and smooth animated HTML5 SVG graphs. Joe Kuan continues the Learning Highcharts series, with the second edition comprising of brand new content and revised chapters. The book covers all the graphs supported in Highcharts 4. Step-by-step tutorials demonstrate how to create presentable charts with real-life data. The book also explores how to replicate industry charts from a financial brochure, sports article, 3D infographics, and even a Fiat 500 speedometer. The second part of the book focuses on the operational side; APIs, events, and framework integration. The third part of the book looks into the server side and online services, how Highcharts/PhantomJS works, and demonstrates the usage and reviews the latest exciting development, Highcharts Cloud—an online chart service without any prior Highcharts or JavaScript experience needed. You just need to insert the data and it does the rest. ...
Lync Server Cookbook
This book begins with the fundamental security-related tasks you should be aware of when working with Lync, before moving on to walk you through the authentication mechanisms. You will get hands-on experience with the steps required to integrate Lync with Office 365, Exchange, or trusted forests. You will explore how to use various tools such as the Bandwidth calculator, Lync resource kit tools, stress and performance tools, and planning tools that will help you to manage complex Lync features such as enterprise voice. This book will take you through designing a Lync solution right from assessing the existing infrastructure and capturing the requirements through to planning for user-training. Finally, the book concludes by showing you how to control and manage your networks and introduces you to various debugging tools such as Wireshark, CLSController, and more. The book aims at empowering you to successfully manage your Lync deployments with ease. ...
This book begins with the fundamental security-related tasks you should be aware of when working with Lync, before moving on to walk you through the authentication mechanisms. You will get hands-on experience with the steps required to integrate Lync with Office 365, Exchange, or trusted forests. You will explore how to use various tools such as the Bandwidth calculator, Lync resource kit tools, stress and performance tools, and planning tools that will help you to manage complex Lync features such as enterprise voice. This book will take you through designing a Lync solution right from assessing the existing infrastructure and capturing the requirements through to planning for user-training. Finally, the book concludes by showing you how to control and manage your networks and introduces you to various debugging tools such as Wireshark, CLSController, and more. The book aims at empowering you to successfully manage your Lync deployments with ease. ...
Mastering LibGDX Game Development
LibGDX is a Java-based framework developed with a heavy emphasis on performance, and includes cross-platform support out of the box (Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, and HTML5) as well as providing all the low-level functionality so that you can focus on developing your game and not battling with the platform. LibGDX also has an engaged and responsive community, active maintenance, and is available for free without a prohibitive license. First, this book will introduce you to the features specific to RPG games, as well as an overview of game architecture. Then, you will create map locations, develop character movement, add animation, integrate collision detection, and develop a portal system. Next, you will learn and develop a HUD and other UI components, as well as an inventory management system. You will then develop NPC interactions including dialog trees, shopkeepers, and quest givers. After this, you will design and create battle features for fighting enemies, as well as eve ...
LibGDX is a Java-based framework developed with a heavy emphasis on performance, and includes cross-platform support out of the box (Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, and HTML5) as well as providing all the low-level functionality so that you can focus on developing your game and not battling with the platform. LibGDX also has an engaged and responsive community, active maintenance, and is available for free without a prohibitive license. First, this book will introduce you to the features specific to RPG games, as well as an overview of game architecture. Then, you will create map locations, develop character movement, add animation, integrate collision detection, and develop a portal system. Next, you will learn and develop a HUD and other UI components, as well as an inventory management system. You will then develop NPC interactions including dialog trees, shopkeepers, and quest givers. After this, you will design and create battle features for fighting enemies, as well as eve ...
Mastering MeteorJS Application Development
The web is dead – applications now rule our online experiences. But how are you going to build them? Well, if you've been paying attention, you might already have tried your hand with MeteorJS, the JavaScript framework that helps you build complete full-stack web applications that are responsive and fast with ease. Mastering MeteorJS Application Development shows you how to do even more with MeteorJS – if you're ready to try a comprehensive course through one of the most exciting frameworks in web development today, this is the book you need. Designed to take you through the entire process of building an advanced multipage application with Meteor, you'll be able to bring your web development ideas with surprising ease. You'll not only learn how Meteor makes web development easier, but also how you can make using Meteor easier, by automating and simplifying tasks so you can be confident you have full control of everything in your workflow – especially everything that could g ...
The web is dead – applications now rule our online experiences. But how are you going to build them? Well, if you've been paying attention, you might already have tried your hand with MeteorJS, the JavaScript framework that helps you build complete full-stack web applications that are responsive and fast with ease. Mastering MeteorJS Application Development shows you how to do even more with MeteorJS – if you're ready to try a comprehensive course through one of the most exciting frameworks in web development today, this is the book you need. Designed to take you through the entire process of building an advanced multipage application with Meteor, you'll be able to bring your web development ideas with surprising ease. You'll not only learn how Meteor makes web development easier, but also how you can make using Meteor easier, by automating and simplifying tasks so you can be confident you have full control of everything in your workflow – especially everything that could g ...
Mastering R for Quantitative Finance
R is the essential skill to master for anyone looking to make an impact in quantitative finance. The reigning king of serious statistical languages, R gives you the power to turn your raw data into lucrative analyses - and this book shows you how. Chapter by chapter, the concepts of quantitative finance are interwoven with real R model programming. Its clear and practical approach gets you using R straight away for time series analysis, creating models for multiple factors, and harnessing big data for your predictive investment purposes. This book is dedicated to giving you the guidance to construct your own complete trading system, and the knowledge to tailor it to meet your needs and the needs of your clients. Get them the results that they expect as you learn how to handle foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives, using R for optimal hedging, and making sure that you have the analysis to guarantee a payoff from the most complex exotic options. ...
R is the essential skill to master for anyone looking to make an impact in quantitative finance. The reigning king of serious statistical languages, R gives you the power to turn your raw data into lucrative analyses - and this book shows you how. Chapter by chapter, the concepts of quantitative finance are interwoven with real R model programming. Its clear and practical approach gets you using R straight away for time series analysis, creating models for multiple factors, and harnessing big data for your predictive investment purposes. This book is dedicated to giving you the guidance to construct your own complete trading system, and the knowledge to tailor it to meet your needs and the needs of your clients. Get them the results that they expect as you learn how to handle foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives, using R for optimal hedging, and making sure that you have the analysis to guarantee a payoff from the most complex exotic options. ...