Steven Roman

This book is intended to introduce coding theory and information theory to undergraduate students of mathematics and computer science. It begins with a review of probablity theory as applied to finite sample spaces and a general introduction to the nature and types of codes. The two subsequent chapters discuss information theory: efficiency of codes, the entropy of information sources, and Shannon's Noiseless Coding Theorem. The remaining three chapters deal with coding theory: communication channels, decoding in the presence of errors, the general theory of linear codes, and such specific codes as Hamming codes, the simplex codes, and many others.

Introduction to Coding and Information Theory

"Springer has just released the second edition of Steven Roman’s Field Theory, and it continues to be one of the best graduate-level introductions to the subject out there....Every section of the book has a number of good exercises that would make this book excellent to use either as a textbook or to learn the material on your own. All in all...a well-written expository account of a very exciting area in mathematics." --THE MAA MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES DIGITAL LIBRARY

Field Theory

Fundamentals of Group Theory provides a comprehensive account of the basic theory of groups. Both classic and unique topics in the field are covered, such as an historical look at how Galois viewed groups, a discussion of commutator and Sylow subgroups, and a presentation of Birkhoff’s theorem. Written in a clear and accessible style, the work presents a solid introduction for students wishing to learn more about this widely applicable subject area. This book will be suitable for graduate courses in group theory and abstract algebra, and will also have appeal to advanced undergraduates. In addition it will serve as a valuable resource for those pursuing independent study. Group Theory is a timely and fundamental addition to literature in the study of groups.

An Advanced Approach

Fundamentals of Group Theory

This is a graduate textbook covering an especially broad range of topics. The first part of the book contains a careful but rapid discussion of the basics of linear algebra, including vector spaces, linear transformations, quotient spaces, and isomorphism theorems. The author then proceeds to modules, emphasizing a comparison with vector spaces. A thorough discussion of inner product spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and finite dimensional spectral theory follows, culminating in the finite dimensional spectral theorem for normal operators. The second part of the book is a collection of topics, including metric vector spaces, metric spaces, Hilbert spaces, tensor products, and affine geometry. The last chapter discusses the umbral calculus, an area of modern algebra with important applications. The second edition contains two new chapters: a chapter on convexity, separation and positive solutions to linear systems and a chapter on the QR decomposition, singular values and pseudoinverses. The treatments of tensor products and the umbral calculus have been greatly expanded and there is now a discussion of determinants (in the chapter on tensor products), the complexification of a real vector space, Schur's lemma and Gersgorin disks.

Advanced Linear Algebra

This book is an introduction to information and coding theory at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level. It assumes a basic knowledge of probability and modern algebra, but is otherwise self- contained. The intent is to describe as clearly as possible the fundamental issues involved in these subjects, rather than covering all aspects in an encyclopedic fashion. The first quarter of the book is devoted to information theory, including a proof of Shannon's famous Noisy Coding Theorem. The remainder of the book is devoted to coding theory and is independent of the information theory portion of the book. After a brief discussion of general families of codes, the author discusses linear codes (including the Hamming, Golary, the Reed-Muller codes), finite fields, and cyclic codes (including the BCH, Reed-Solomon, Justesen, Goppa, and Quadratic Residue codes). An appendix reviews relevant topics from modern algebra.

Coding and Information Theory

Covers a notably broad range of topics, including some topics not generally found in linear algebra books Contains a discussion of the basics of linear algebra

A collection of short stories about life on other planets.

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"LEARNING TO PROGRAM THE EXCEL OBJECT MODEL USING VBA"--COVER.

Writing Excel Macros with VBA

A guide to the fundamentals of streamlining the Microsoft spreadsheet software using Visual Basic for Applications. Roman says he hates books full of humorous anecdotes, so if you want to hear his favorite jokes, come over some night and bring the beer. The book, on the other hand, should get users to the level at which they do not depend on any resource but the help file and maybe a good reference on Excel. He does not include a bibliography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Writing Excel Macros

This book provides experienced Access users who are novice programmers with frequently overlooked concepts and techniques necessary to create effective database applications. It focuses on designing effective tables in a multi-table application; using the Access interface or Access SQL to construct queries; and programming using the Data Access Object (DAO) and Microsoft Access object models.

Access Database Design & Programming

The third edition of Steven Roman's introduction to Access Database covers design and programming and is suitable for both beginners and programmers who wish to acquire a more in-depth understanding of the subject.

Access Database Design and Programming

Khurt Khave

James Pratt

Aaron Besson

URBAN TEMPLES OF CTHULHU - MODERN MYTHOS ANTHOLOGY Published by the First United Church of Cthulhu In the dark recesses of the world's cities lie the hidden altars and secret cathedrals dedicated to the blasphemous beings from out of space and time. And they want in! Features the work of prominent horror authors, many already with published Cthulhu Mythos material. "Little Gods" by James Pratt "Sects and the Single Girl" by Steven A. Roman "The Kings in Rebel Yellow" by Khurt Khave "The Face of God Within" by Brian H. Seitzman "The Black Metal of Derek Zann" by Aaron Besson "Cosmic Cavity; or, the Mouth of Man" by Carl R. Jennings "Along the Shore of Old Ridge" by Stuart Conover "Sleep Talking" by Jeff C. Stevenson "Matriarch of Skid Row" by M. C. Bluhm "Uncle Lovecraft: The Complete Oral History" by David Acord "Strange Communion" by Allen Griffin "Death in the Sunset" by Guy Riessen "The Abomination of St. Jude" by David F. Gray "Flesh-Bound Shadow Sun" by M. S. Swift "Doorstepping" by Kelda Crich "Saturday Night at the Esoteric Order of Dagon" by Jill Hand "City of our Lady, Queen of the Angels, Virgin Mother of a Thousand Young" by Kevin Wetmore "Warm Red Sea" by Jaap Boekestein The First United Church of Cthulhu is the only real and legally recognized nonprofit religious organization whose faith is based on the Cthulhu Mythos and the visions of our mad prophet H. P. Lovecraft. Find the church at FUCC.IT

Urban Temples of Cthulhu - Modern Mythos Anthology

This book covers an especially broad range of topics, including some topics not generally found in linear algebra books The first part details the basics of linear algebra. Coverage then proceeds to a discussion of modules, emphasizing a comparison with vector spaces. A thorough discussion of inner product spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and finite dimensional spectral theory follows, culminating in the finite dimensional spectral theorem for normal operators.

An elementary introduction to probability and mathematical finance including a chapter on the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), a topic that is very popular among practitioners and economists. Dr. Roman has authored 32 books, including a number of books on mathematics, such as Coding and Information Theory, Advanced Linear Algebra, and Field Theory, published by Springer-Verlag.

From Risk Management to Options Pricing

Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance

The Mathematics of Finance has been a hot topic ever since the discovery of the Black-Scholes option pricing formulas in 1973. Unfortunately, there are very few undergraduate textbooks in this area. This book is specifically written for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students in mathematics, finance or economics. This book concentrates on discrete derivative pricing models, culminating in a careful and complete derivation of the Black-Scholes option pricing formulas as a limiting case of the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein discrete model. This second edition is a complete rewrite of the first edition with significant changes to the topic organization, thus making the book flow much more smoothly. Several topics have been expanded such as the discussions of options, including the history of options, and pricing nonattainable alternatives. In this edition the material on probability has been condensed into fewer chapters, and the material on the capital asset pricing model has been removed. The mathematics is not watered down, but it is appropriate for the intended audience. Previous knowledge of measure theory is not needed and only a small amount of linear algebra is required. All necessary probability theory is developed throughout the book on a "need-to-know" basis. No background in finance is required, since the book contains a chapter on options.

Arbitrage and Option Pricing

This book is for PC users who want to make more intelligent buying and upgrading decisions, or who would simply like to understand how their PCs work. If a picture book is not enough for you, but you don't have a degree in computer science or engineering, then this book is for you. In addition to carefully crafted explanations by a noted author, this book contains over 150 carefully drawn illustrations.

Everything You Need to Know to be an Informed · PC User · PC Buyer · PC Upgrader

Understanding Personal Computer Hardware

Illustrates how to take advantage of using VBA in Word, with a no-nonsense introduction to Word Macros and VBA programming for power users and aspiring beginners.

Writing Word Macros

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Paul Lomax

Explains how Visual BASIC has been altered to work within the .NET framework and provides information about topics such as syntax, keyword operations, accepted arguments, and undocumented behaviors of VB.NET.

A Desktop Quick Reference

VB.NET Language in a Nutshell

For programmers who prefer content to frills, this guide has succinct and straightforward information for putting Access to its full, individually tailored use.

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