This textbook describes the state of the art in machine learning (ML), and through generous use of many exercises and examples gives the reader a firm grasp of the concepts and techniques of this rapidly developing subject. A sub-domain of artificial intelligence, ML has produced a wealth of information which is currently only available from a dispa…
The goal of this book is to provide programmers and computer scientists with a readable introduction to the problems and techniques of artificial intelligence (A.I.). The book can be used either as a text for a course on A.I. or as a self-study guide for computer professionals who want to learn what A.I. is all about.
The book was designed as the…
Anyone interested in compiler design is familiar with "the Dragon Book," Principles of Compiler Design, by Alfred V. Aho and Jeffrey D. Ullman. The dragon book was a landmark text in compiler design, a field which was rapidly evolving. Since it was first published, the state of compiler design has advanced.
As a result, Addison-Wesley announces the…
The text is designed to be used in a semester or a quarter course in systems analysis and design. Although no specific background is required, a student should have had a course in Introduction to Computers and a general understanding of business organizations. The text is written in a manner that is logical to the student. The early chapters focus …