Discrete mathematics is the basis of much of computer science, from algorithms and automata theory to combinatorics and graph theory. Essential Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science aims to teach mathematical reasoning as well as concepts and skills by stressing the art of proof. It is fully illustrated in color, and each chapter includes a concise summary as well as a set of exercises.

With case histories, revealing questions, and "mending moves" designed to serve as starting points for renewal, mothers and daughters can get beyond blame and create a new legacy of love.

"Cases argued and determined in the Court of Appeals, Supreme and lower courts of record of New York State, with key number annotations." (varies)

Making a Game Demo: From Concept to Demo Gold provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to getting started in the computer game industry. Written by professional game designers and developers, this book combines the fields of design, art, scripting, and programming in one book to help you take your first steps toward creating a game demo. Discover how the use of documentation can help you organize the game design process; understand how to model and animate a variety of objects, including human characters; explore the basics of scripting with Lua; learn about texturing, vertex lighting, light mapping, motion capture, and collision checking. The companion CD contains all the code and other files needed for the tutorials, the Ka3D game engine, the Zax demo, all the images in the book, demo software, and more!

Ambrosia the champion of all the Enchantian queens, now battles her cousin the evil Alora for the rule as supreme ruler of the all of the Sixth fairy realm. Live the magic and learn the conflicts and the triumphs...