Illustrated Computer Dictionary
Illustrated Computer Dictionary

Author: Ian Dicks

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199112401

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An essential guide to modern computer terminology and jargon, this dictionary contains hundreds of straightforward definitions, example sentences, pronunciation guides and usage tips. Panels giving extra information on history, hardware, the internet and more are featured throughout the book.The dictionary is illustrated throughout with humorous colour illustrations by Ian Dicks.

The Computer Animation Dictionary
The Computer Animation Dictionary

Author: Robi Roncarelli

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1461236703

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Dr AIvy Ray Smith Executive Vice President, Pixar The pOlyglot language of computer animation has arisen piecemeal as a collection of terms borrowed from geometry, film, video, painting, conventional animation, computer graphiCS, computer science, and publishing - in fact, from every older art or science which has anything to do with pictures and picture making. Robi Roncarelli, who has already demonstrated his foresight by formally identifying a nascent industry and addressing his Computer Animation Newsletter to it, here again makes a useful contribution to it by codifying its jargon. My pleasure in reading his dictionary comes additionally from the many historical notes sprinkled throughout and from surprise entries such as the one referring to Zimbabwe. Just as Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language was a major force in stabilizing the spelling of English, perhaps this one will serve a similar purpose for computer animation. Two of my pets are "color" for "colour" and "modeling" "modelling", under the rule that the shorter accepted spelling is always preferable. [Robi, are you reading this?] [Yes, AIvy!] Now I commend this book to you, whether you be a newcomer or an oldtimer.

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary

Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc

Publisher: Merriam-Webster

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 812

ISBN-13: 9780877799146

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A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.

Crypto Dictionary
Crypto Dictionary

Author: Jean-Philippe Aumasson

Publisher: No Starch Press

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1718501412

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Rigorous in its definitions yet easy to read, Crypto Dictionary covers the field of cryptography in an approachable, and sometimes humorous way. Expand your mind and your crypto knowledge with the ultimate desktop dictionary for all things cryptography. Written by a renowned cryptographer for experts and novices alike, Crypto Dictionary is rigorous in its definitions, yet easy to read and laced with humor. Flip to any random page to find something new, interesting, or mind-boggling, such as: • A survey of crypto algorithms both widespread and niche, from RSA and DES to the USSR’s GOST cipher • Trivia from the history of cryptography, such as the MINERVA backdoor in Crypto AG’s encryption algorithms • An explanation of why the reference to the Blowfish cipher in the TV show 24 makes absolutely no sense • Types of cryptographic protocols like zero-knowledge; security; and proofs of work, stake, and resource • A polemic against referring to cryptocurrency as “crypto” • Discussions of numerous cryptographic attacks, including slide and biclique The book also looks toward the future of cryptography, with discussions of the threat quantum computing poses to current cryptosystems and a nod to post-quantum algorithms, such as lattice-based cryptographic schemes. With hundreds of incisive entries organized alphabetically, Crypto Dictionary is the crypto go-to guide you’ll always want within reach.