Data is compressed by removing redundancies in its original representation, and these redundancies depend on the type of data. Most of the terms, concepts, and techniques discussed throughout the book appear also, albeit briefly, in the glossary. Judging by the size of the book, the “reference” is certainly there, but what about “quick?” We believe that the following features make this book a quick reference: The detailed index which constitutes 3% of the book. The aim of this book is to provide a quick reference for the subject of data compression. Confusing but we will use the last of these definitions. Handbooks are generally subject-specific (true for this book). General information source which provides quick reference for a given subject area.
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A small reference book a manual (definitely does not apply to this book). A pocket reference is intended to be carried at all times (but this book requires big pockets as well as deep ones). A type of reference work that is intended to provide ready reference (but every reference work should provide ready reference). Here are a few examples: A concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location (but this book is not concise). The many definitions found in dictionaries and reference books vary widely and do more to confuse than to illuminate the reader. What makes a book a handbook? What is the difference between a textbook and a handbook? It turns out that “handbook” is one of the many terms that elude precise definition. G Instead, its title indicates that this is a handbook of data compression.
The thick, heavy volume you are holding in your hands was intended to be the fifth edition of Data Compression: The Complete Reference. Preface to the New Handbook entle Reader. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (To users of data compression everywhere The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made.
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The use of registered names, trademarks, etc., in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to the publishers. ISBN 978-1-84882-902-2 e-ISBN 978-1-84882-903-9 DOI 10.1007/10.1007/978-1-84882-903-9 Springer London Dordrecht Heidelberg New York British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Control Number: 2009936315 c Springer-Verlag London Limited 2010 Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction in accordance with the terms of licenses issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Giovanni Motta Personal Systems Group, Mobility Solutions Hewlett-Packard Corp.
California State University, Northridge Northridge, CA 91330-8281 USA ĭr. David Salomon (emeritus) Computer Science Dept. Handbook of Data Compression Fifth Edition Previous editions published under the title “Data Compression: The Complete Reference” Handbook of Data Compression Fifth Editionĭavid Salomon Giovanni Motta With Contributions by David Bryant
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