The book "Data Compression: The Complete Reference" by David Salomon, in its third edition, is a comprehensive resource on data compression techniques. The author, from the Department of Computer Science at California State University, Northridge, has updated the book to reflect significant advancements in the field since the second edition. Key additions and changes include: 1. **New Compression Methods and Background Material**: The book now includes new methods such as the BMP image file format, RLE for simple versions, and N-trees, along with detailed discussions on wavelets, video compression, and audio compression. 2. **Error Corrections**: Many errors found by the author and readers in the second edition have been corrected. 3. **Enhanced Content**: New chapters on wavelets, video compression, and audio compression have been added, providing detailed explanations and examples. 4. **Practical Examples**: The book includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand and apply the concepts. The book is designed to be accessible to non-specialists, with minimal mathematics and a focus on practical applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic techniques like run-length encoding and Huffman coding to advanced methods such as wavelet transforms and context-tree weighting. The author also provides a glossary, index, and resources for further exploration, making it a valuable reference for both students and professionals in the field of data compression.The book "Data Compression: The Complete Reference" by David Salomon, in its third edition, is a comprehensive resource on data compression techniques. The author, from the Department of Computer Science at California State University, Northridge, has updated the book to reflect significant advancements in the field since the second edition. Key additions and changes include: 1. **New Compression Methods and Background Material**: The book now includes new methods such as the BMP image file format, RLE for simple versions, and N-trees, along with detailed discussions on wavelets, video compression, and audio compression. 2. **Error Corrections**: Many errors found by the author and readers in the second edition have been corrected. 3. **Enhanced Content**: New chapters on wavelets, video compression, and audio compression have been added, providing detailed explanations and examples. 4. **Practical Examples**: The book includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand and apply the concepts. The book is designed to be accessible to non-specialists, with minimal mathematics and a focus on practical applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic techniques like run-length encoding and Huffman coding to advanced methods such as wavelet transforms and context-tree weighting. The author also provides a glossary, index, and resources for further exploration, making it a valuable reference for both students and professionals in the field of data compression.