Each topic starts with an explanation of the theoretical background necessary to allow full understanding of the technique and to facilitate future learning of more advanced or new methods and software Explanations are designed to assume as little.. (read more)
* Originally developed for mainframes but highly portable across platforms-from servers to desktops to handhelds-Rexx is an easy yet powerful scripting language that's widely used for rapid application development * Covers Rexx interpreters for sp.. (read more)
Bignum math is the backbone of modern computer security algorithms. It is the ability to work with hundred-digit numbers efficiently using techniques that are both elegant and occasionally bizarre. This book introduces the reader to the concept of bi.. (read more)
Daniel King explains the basic principles of chess to the beginner by means of clear explanation of ten very simple rules, mastery of which will enable the reader to play a better more enjoyable game. .. (read more)