Apostolos Syropoulos Livres

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on TEX, XML, and Digital Typography, held jointly with the 25th Annual Meeting of the TEX User Group, TUG 2004 in Xanthi, Greece in August/September 2004. The 21 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. The papers reflect the state of the art of digital typography using TEX or its offsprings. Besides typesetting issues, the papers deal with topics like multilingual document preparation, XML document processing and generation, complex bibliographic databases, and automatic conversion.

Using clear and concise language this book introduces new users to the use of the TeX system, in particular document preparation using LaTeX. It avoids the pitfalls of having to search through several advanced books on the subject, by collecting together the more frequently required tools and presenting these in a single accessible volume. It also describes the recent developments in multilingual typesetting using TeX that now make it straightforward for users to prepare documents in their own language and alphabet, giving the book a global readership. Topics include: multi-lingual uses of LaTeX; discussion of hardware implementations; use and misuse of particular LaTeX commands; and many others.

Focusing on the theory of hypercomputation, this book explores computing methods and devices that go beyond the Church-Turing thesis. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field, detailing various conceptual hypermachines and innovative computational paradigms that could pave the way for creating a hypermachine. The text aims to illuminate the possibilities and advancements in this emerging area of computation.

The book provides the first full length exploration of fuzzy computability. It describes the notion of fuzziness and present the foundation of computability theory. It then presents the various approaches to fuzzy computability.   This text provides a glimpse into the different approaches in this area, which is important for researchers in order to have a clear view of the field. It contains a detailed literature review and the author includes all proofs to make the presentation accessible. Ideas for future research and explorations are also provided.   Students and researchers in computer science and mathematics will benefit from this work.​

Focusing on JavaScript programming for animation, this book serves as an accessible guide for those with minimal coding experience. It begins with an introduction to HTML5, progressively introducing JavaScript concepts. The text emphasizes practical application, teaching readers how to create animations using the HTML5 element alongside JavaScript, making it suitable for both novices and those looking to enhance their skills.

Exploring the evolution of computational thinking, this book delves into the foundational theories of computation, tracing its development from Gödel's mathematical principles to the conceptualization of the Turing Machine. It discusses advancements in quantum computation, hypercomputation, vague computing, and natural computing, highlighting their implications for academia, business, and society. By bridging theory and practical application, the text offers a comprehensive understanding of the field's complexities and innovations.