The authors of this well balanced textbook succeed admirably well in teaching the subject to the union of students in math and in cs, and to engineers. The danger with subjects that cut accross fields is that they might appeal to the intersection of audiences involved rather than to the much larger union. The authors seem to be at home with all the types of readers, they realize that the lingo and the aim is different for the different and diverse groups of students. Indeed, the tools of information theory, data compression, and arithmetic coding are widely used in science. While the mathematical parts of the subject is old[Shannon, Kolmogorov..., measurements of information, entropy, channel capacity], the applications are still going strong, with new things coming out at a fast rate right up to the present. So the emphasis in the book on data and image compression is very appropriate. There is even a JPEGtool user's guide in the appendix.

I read a lot of books on Compression, but this is indeed the best one I ever bought. I love this book and read it frequently.

I am a gradute student in computer science and I have read a lot of books on this subject, including 1- Digital Image Compression, by Weidong Kou, 2- The Data Compression Book, by Mark Nelson, 3- JPEG Still Image Data Compression Standard, by Pennebaker. I have also browsed few other books on this subject, but one thing I can say for sure, that this is the best book ever written on the subject of Compression. It explains the information theory and data Compression in the best possible way, with best examples. Once read, you will never forget the algorithms. I just love this book, and read it every once in a while.

As a military tracker I found a lot of the information in this book applicable. Currently the military tracking program only entails visual trackers without argumentation from scent dogs, this is complete 180 from the mid-seventies when the Army maintained dedicated tracker team with visual and scent tracker capabilities. The military still utilize search (scent) dogs but the handlers are no longer given any instruction in the visual art of tracking. I believe that the use of dogs used with visual trackers is an excellent tool (not in all tactical scenarios) and it provides, both the dog and tracker to work to their fullest potential by complementing each other skills and attributes. Basically the dog can only follow a specific scent on the ground or in the air, but cannot read signs left behind by the "quarry". This is were the visual tracker comes in; he is trained to judge sign through reduction and deduction, obtaining valuable information from the sign. With this book it will introduce the pair and explain some of the misconceptions and expectations of both. It also covers skills, tactics and management for employment of both in a SAR environment. For its small size there is lot of information, what I really liked in particular was the end book matter; glossary, appendix, and index. All were very useful an in-depth. For a finale note this is geared toward SAR (search and rescue) but most of the information carries over to the tactical tracker, which by the way can be used in a CSAR (combat search and rescue) operation. Well worth the buy!

Having worked in this arena the tactics detailed and depicted in this book work. Having a place in which to go to get the perspectives of what the other is capable of has been needed for a long time. Working with a dog team is a practical use of each others skills and also lets the reader (if a student of tracking) know what it is they need to work on in order to become the best they can be. The book is full of usefull, practical information for both sides of the fence. Those resources in the field as well as the search manager. Excellent, to the point, time proven, non bogus information.

Just finished Greg Fuller's(et al) book on the (above) subject and I must say that this was an outstanding job accomplished. Long time needed.

We have often worked track trained searchers with dog handlers and have had good luck when they click together as a "team". This book helps work your man-trackers and dog handlers toward a search team concept that tends to be missing in todays SAR Unit.

Check it out ... I believe that Greg has lit on something that the ground SAR world needs to take a look at...

Keep your SAR Team, beating the brush and being active "team" members. Help them stay focused on the "team" concept without dividing into "my resource is better than your resource" camps. Allowing us to expose our SAR members to skills and tools that tickle their desire ... to be all that they can be, while avoiding building "empires" of these specialized SAR interests.

This book is written to maintaining your SAR "TEAM" to the benefit of the lost subject.

Reads easy and doesn't rub any raw spots (if you know what I mean ;)

This book will assist you, as a SAR member (or SAR Coordinator), from becoming too singularly focused on one SAR resource and this should be to the end advantage of more successful reunions of the lost person and their families.

Good job Greg!

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All I have to say its great! Wonderful! Exuberant! You have to read it

What an excellent way of expressing parents thoughts and concerns. As parents we have either said these things or thought them. Very easy to read (kind of like David Letterman's TOP TEN). My teenagers enjoyed reading this book. It created many family conversation and help see things threw the other persons eyes. Written with a touch of humor. EXCELLENT!

I'm a 13-year-old female and this book has tips that helped me get along better with my parents and friends. It even helped me feel closer to God. If you are a teenager buy this book and read it now! If you're a parent or even just a kind adult, buy this book for a teenager (or pre-teen) you love. It helps them in ways that you can and cannot see.

The best book on barbecue ever written. A labor of love. Staten and Johnson have guided me to great food in many different towns and cities. Find it, study it.

An exceptionally useful and informative book. This is a review of the best barbecue restaurants in the country by two men who set out on a barbecue "quest". Each restaurant chosen is described in both a charming and mouthwatering fashion by men who obviously love barbecue. In the last part of the book they offer outstanding recipes from some of the best BBQ joints as well as information on cooking and putting together your own backyard barbecue. Fun reading if you love to eat and fun eating if you follow their advice. Recommended!!!

This fabulous book of questions is a fun and exciting way to get to know your spouse (or potential spouse). It brings up subjects that might ordinarily not be explored for years into a relationship if you wait for it to "come up naturally" in a conversation. Sometimes it even causes YOU to think through issues you've never fully faced. But mostly, it's just fun and fascinating to discover the mind and heart of your best friend. Fabulous wedding gift if you can find a copy.

I received this as a wedding present. This is a great marriage enrichment tool. It has five levels of questions with the levels relating to degrees of intimacy. The question topics range from communication, work, sex, finances, spiritual growth to plans for the future. It causes you to really open your eyes and is a GREAT conversation starter! It's fun to just pick a random number and ask your partner the question. :-)

I'm 17 years old and I found this book really helpful as it covers so many areas that other Christian books manage to avoid or brush over. It really gets specific and is clear to understand for teenagers of both sex.

This is the book that got me out of a destructive relationship. I was loosing myself, and I knew I wasn't feeling well, when a friend handed me this book. I read and I wept. It helped me realise what I was doing. The day after, I broke up with him.

My story is no guarantee that the same thing will happen to you. But if you are a teen, you'd better read this BEFORE you get into trouble with a relationship. This book is a great step-by-step guide for Christian youth (But I recommend it for all teens).

It starts with dating, goes through the difference between love and lust, what you can do right to make your partner feel good about him/herself, and how to correct the mistakes you might have done. There are specific chapters for girls, and others for guys.

You won't know how much you've been needing the advice this book gives you until you've read it...

I have used this book with my two children (7 and 5) for the past year, and it has been an incredible blessing. The lessons are very conversational and make the truth of the scriptures very accessible. I use the book on Saturday mornings and alternate taking my kids out to breakfast. They really look forward to spending time with Dad, and I can see God drawing them to Himself with every time we meet. I highly recommend this book!

Read this book for Freshman English in high school. nice alternative to a textbook. Wouldn't really want to read this outside of class.

I have this book for a college level English class, and I absolutely love it! The best part about it is the depth and quality of its selection of poems and stories. I found it to be a comprehensive collection of the best that literature has to offer.

I have not yet read this particular book, but I have read the majority of this material in the Norton Anthologies. I did take some time to browse through the index; I was impressed by the variety of authors represented within. It is a general literature book intended for lower level literature classes, yet it includes many classic novellas and poems. I feel this book will provide a solid foundation for those who are interested in familiarizing themselves with the works of classic literature that have set the standard for the English language.