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“…Written by its original author, Ken Lunde, a Senior Computer Scientist in CJKV Type Development at Adobe Systems, this book will help you: Learn about CJKV writing systems and scripts, and their transliteration methods Explore trends and developments in character sets and encodings, particularly Unicode Examine the world of typography, specifically how CJKV text is laid out on a page Learn information-processing techniques, such as code conversion algorithms and how to apply them using different programming languages Process CJKV text using different platforms, text editors, and word processors Become more informed about CJKV dictionaries, dictionary software, and machine translation software and services Manage CJKV content and presentation when publishing in print or for the Web Internationalizing and localizing applications is paramount in today's global market -- especially for audiences in East Asia, the fastest-growing segment of the computing world. …”

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“…. · Part III: Business, Policy, and Societal Elements of Big Data Value investigates the need to make more efficient use of big data and understanding that data is an asset that has significant potential for the economy and society. · Part IV: Emerging Elements of Big Data Value explores the critical elements to maximizing the future potential of big data value. …”

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“…You'll also find: Hands-on and practical information you can use immediately to prepare for a new career in project management, or for expanding your existing skillset Hundreds of domain-by-domain questions that pinpoint exactly where you excel and where you need more training A true-to-life testing format that prepares you for the real-world exam and reduces test anxiety so you can focus on succeeding your first time taking the test A can't-miss resource for aspiring and veteran project managers, CompTIA Project+ Practice Tests: Exam PK0-005, Second Edition, belongs in the hands of anyone hoping to master the latest version of the Project+ exam or distinguish themselves on their first day of a new project management job…”