Introduction to Algorithms | Beginner's Handbook

The book is a textbook meant for the beginner and anyone, who wants to understand the development and working mechanism of an algorithm. The book avoids jargon and technical terminologies and deals directly with the crux of programming and how it is done. The book primarily focuses on the design technique and the application area of each type of programs written. There are other areas in the book which describes multi-threaded algorithms and the way to go about creating them in the most popular manner possible.

Divide and Rule is a popular method, where the problem at hand is studied and searched for a repeating problematic pattern. The pattern is isolated as a single unit and is solved and the solution is implemented across the algorithm being created and implemented. Dynamic programming suggests about searching for optimal solutions for a range of problems, sub-problems and overlapping problems. The solution can be implemented across the board to make the algorithm work faster compared to the normal approach to creating algorithms. Another interesting method described in the book – is the greedy method, whereby, the most opportunistic solution at a given instant in time is implemented. Not the most reliable of approaches, but does offer quick fix to problems immediately at hand. Other specialised subjects like data structures, Fibonacci heaps and van emde boas trees are also described in the book. Folks interested in the mathematical context – there is an introduction to summations, sets, probability and matrices for an improved understanding on algorithm as a subject per say. This book and other computer books are available on the teleshopping website, homeshop18.com. On India online shopping site, the book is available for Rs.289, with a 32% off on the MRP.

Agatha Christie: The Famous Who-Dunn it Author?

Agatha Christie was an English author, who had penchant for writing detective novels and mystery novels at a very young age. Although she may have had 80 novels to her name, and has sold more than 4-billion books till date. Her fictional imagination – Hercules Poirot had the biggest influence on the literary world, sometimes considered the best detective novels the world has seen. The character of Poirot was a portly figure with a short stature and spoke English with a strong French Accent. The influences for creating the character came from the most famous fictional detective – Sherlock Holmes. Mrs. Christie had in mind, an eccentric personality accompanied by a stoogey assistant – and she created Inspector Japp to go help Poirot crack those difficult cases.

In his personal appearance, Poirot came across as a well-groomed gentlemen belonging to the European elite. One interesting excerpt from the book states .......”The neatness of his attire was almost incredible; I believe a speck of dust would have caused him more pain than a bullet wound.” This stress on a crystal-clean appearance was perhaps to cover up for the gentle limp he carried around when he walked. And perhaps he had a name to live up to – he belonged to the finest among the Belgian Police. This book and other books from Agatha Christie are available on the teleshopping website, homeshop18.com. Buy book online on the shopping site - homeshop18.com and avail from 7 – 21% off on select book titles.   

Amkette Flash TV HD View in HD Clarity

Slowly but surely, the HD format is catching on in India. There are channels promising broadcast in HD and even TV programs being mad, keeping the HD ready audience in mind. However, price of the equipment, today, as we speak remains a pricey for the average middle class consumer. The gadget from Amkette is a go between device that converts normal video signals into HD format. The device uses advanced decoding technology that enables the broadcast of the same video signals in HD clarity. The device is not only supports the traditional TV broadcast, but happens to support flash drive, memory card and hard-disc also.

The image output from the HD converter makes the signal have 1080p clarity and come along with Digital Dolby Sound. The converter comes with a remote and plays all the major audio and video formats. Other features on the device include media search feature, photo-music slideshows and sub-title customisations. This device is available on the Indian online shopping website, homeshop18.com for Rs.4295. The device comes with a 7% off on the MRP on the online shopping site, homeshop18.com. The Amkette device can serve as an economic option, in case, you are not a position to own an HD TV presently

Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

“The best book ever written on stock investing” – was the quote Warren Buffet used to describe Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. this book in his own words. The Intelligent Investor was written by this professor at Columbian Business school in the year 1949. Terminologies like “value investing” came into picture after the book came out. Value investing is about acknowledging the market reflecting the true value of the shares of a company. This is from the assumption that there is never wrong valuation of stocks and price of the stock reflects the fundamental health of the company. The term book value started assuming significance after the book came out. Overall, there was an effort to quantity all the assets that made a company to reflect the company in pure numbers. There are other strategies like not getting swayed by the up and downs in the market, which is prescribed in the book. While investing the effort should be focussed on managing your stock portfolio alone, rather than getting perturbed by the trends in the market. This book and other books are available on the e-shopping website, homeshop18.com. Buy book online on homeshop18.com for Rs.478, with a 28% off on the MRP.

Logitech Wireless Mouse | Totally Unwired

Logitech Wireless Mouse is an innovative device minus the wires, which are generally seen in traditional mouse interfaces. The mouse is battery operated and comes with a built-in transmitter that makes for wireless interface. The mouse is produced from the house of Logitech that is known for making other computer peripherals for the Indian consumer. The computer mouse is available on the online store – homeshop18.com. The computer mouse on the e-shopping website, homeshop18.com comes with 3-yr Mfg. Warranty and Free Shipping.    

Rango – The Children’s Book

Rango is a children’s story book written by Annie Auerbach, who is instrumental in bringing characters like SpongeBob Squarepants, The Incredibles and Jimmy Neutron to life. The main protagonist of the book is a chameleon who makes his way to the tumbleweeds town of Dirt. Very soon, Rango gets into the picture and start battling West’s baddest and most entertaining outlaws. The book now has been made into movie with voices of Johnny Deep and directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean fame). Other voice-overs in the movie include – Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy and Abigail Breslin.  

This book and other such children’s books are available on the e shopping website – homeshop18.com. The book is available on the TV shopping website – homeshop18.com for Rs.130 with 13% off on the MRP.