This second edition brings together many useful algorithms and their associated data structures in a single, handy reference, featuring a new section on text manipulation algorithms and expanded coverage of arithmetical algorithms. Each algorithm is coded in both C and Pascal.

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Programming in C, Third Edition is a revised edition of a classic programming title. Author Stephen Kochan's style and thorough explanations have earned him a place among the most respected of computer book authors. Although the C programming language hasn't undergone any major changes, it's enjoying new life among game programmers and small device programmers, where its simple elegance makes it the ideal choice for small fast programs. Large game developers, such as Nintendo, use C almost exclusively. This edition combines the time-tested instructional style of Stephen Kochan with updated and relevant examples.

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Artificial Intelligence on the Sinclair QL introduces the concepts involved in Al. The book shows you how to implement Al routines on your QL and turn it into an intelligent machine which can hald a conversation with you, give you rational advice, learn from you and even teach you.
The book explains AI from first principles and assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. All the important aspects of Al are covered and are fully illustrated with example programs. In addition to covering programming in SuperВasic the book explains haw to implement `intelligent` routines for the QL Archive database program.
Artificial Intelligence is an increasingly important area which will have profound effects on all our lives in the next few decades. This book will give you an appreciation of the possibilities and problems which Al brings.

AppleScript has always been useful, but with Mac OS X it's even more so. Nearly every application that comes with Mac OS X is scriptable. Even non-scriptable applications can often be driven with AppleScript, thanks to the new Accessibility API and GUI Scripting technologies. And now AppleScripters can put a true Aqua interface around their scripts! There's never been a more exciting time for AppleScript users. AppleScript: The Definitive Guide explores and teaches the language from the ground up. If you're a beginner and want to learn how to write your first script or just understand what the excitement is all about, you'll be able to do so after reading this book. Experienced AppleScripters will love having the most definitive, up-to-date AppleScript language reference available.

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A revolutionary new technology for the rapidly expanding world of e-commerce, XUL (XML User Interface Language) is an XML-based user interface language that gives Web developers control over all aspects of the Web interface. Featuring two tutorials on programming with XUL, this book shows developers how to use basic XUL elements to build a sample interface for an e-commerce site, then goes on to explore more sophisticated applications by creating an information portal inside an application. Readers will find expert tips and advice on how to get started writing XUL code as well as how to extend it into Java and other non-Netscape interfaces.

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