A good understanding of algorithms, and the knowledge of when to apply them, is crucial to producing software that not only works correctly, but also performs efficiently. This is the only book to impart all this essential information-from the basics of algorithms, data structures, and performance characteristics to the specific algorithms used in development and programming tasks.

Packed with detailed explanations and instructive examples, the book begins by offering you some fundamental data structures and then goes on to explain various sorting algorithms. You'll then learn efficient practices for storing and searching by way of hashing, trees, sets, and maps. The authors also share tips on optimization techniques and ways to avoid common performance pitfalls. In the end, you'll be prepared to build the algorithms and data structures most commonly encountered in day-to-day software development.

# Paperback: 312 pages
# Publisher: Que; 2 edition (October 28, 2005)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 0789734621
# Product Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
# Shipping Weight: 1.0 pounds.

The PMP Exam Cram 2, Second Edition provides PMP exam candidates a condensed and focused study vehicle. Organized for optimal learning of criccal project management steps, it covers all objective areas presented by PMI. Candidates using the PMP Exam Cram 2, Second Edition will be able to easily decipher and effectively use PMI's PMBOK. You'll also find notes, tips and cautions to extend on PMP content, and it will explain the differences between traditional methods of project management and what PMI considers to be good project management techniques. Exam Alerts will help alert you to content that will most likely appear on the PMP exam, and practice questions are found both in the book and on the accompanying CD-ROM. You'll even be prepared for last-minute studying with the Cram Sheet tearcard. Give yourself the best chance possible for a great test score with the PMP Exam Cram 2, Second Edition.

# Hardcover: 241 pages
# Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (October 18, 2004)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 0471655775
# Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.0 x 0.9 inches
# Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds.

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Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is becoming the new revolution as company's of all sizes are seeking to take advantage of this source of competitive advantage.
This book provides a step-by-step approach to understanding the application of Business Process Outsourcing, assessing the BPO opportunity in the company, and then managing the transition to BPO. It serves as a guide to implementing BPO and as a reference source to solving the variety of issues that may arise during a BPO initiative. Each chapter features a case study, insight from a practitioner, focus on how BPO affects people, and ethical considerations.
* Discusses both the how and why of business process outsourcing with a straightforward "how to" approach.
* Provides managers with the tools to analyse the BPO opportunities for their own firms, as well as techniques and strategies for managing a BPO initiative.
* Empowers businesses of all sizes to take advantage of this all-encompassing business revolution.

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Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is becoming the new revolution as company's of all sizes are seeking to take advantage of this source of competitive advantage.
This book provides a step-by-step approach to understanding the application of Business Process Outsourcing, assessing the BPO opportunity in the company, and then managing the transition to BPO. It serves as a guide to implementing BPO and as a reference source to solving the variety of issues that may arise during a BPO initiative. Each chapter features a case study, insight from a practitioner, focus on how BPO affects people, and ethical considerations.
* Discusses both the how and why of business process outsourcing with a straightforward "how to" approach.
* Provides managers with the tools to analyse the BPO opportunities for their own firms, as well as techniques and strategies for managing a BPO initiative.
* Empowers businesses of all sizes to take advantage of this all-encompassing business revolution.

# Paperback: 247 pages
# Publisher: IRM Press (November 4, 2005)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 1591407583
# Product Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
# Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds.

This book is organized into two main sections: the first is related to project management and to the skills that a team manager or a project manager must have; the second is related more directly to software production process and assessment. While the first part of the book is less technically oriented, the second part contains an overview of methodologies, software life cycles, and techniques for software development focusing on Agile programming and also giving the reader an overview of techniques for UML and software measurements adoption. Section I is divided in six chapters: Team Working, Time Management, Presentation, Training, People Management, and Delegation. Section II is divided in nine chapters: The Target Business Environment, Classical Methodologies, Techniques, and Tools for Project Management, Agile Development, eXtreme Programming, Agile and Defined Project Development, ADPD and SW-CMM, ADPD and UML Adoption, Software Measurement, and Project Maintenance.
At the end of each chapter is a figure that reports the lessons learned in the topic and an optional bibliography section that is related only to the chapter topics.