In light of the growing interest in quantum and optical computing, this is one of the first books to bring together the various theoretical considerations in the area and provide a detailed expose of
Our cities are “smart” and getting smarter as information processing capability is embedded throughout more and more of our urban infrastructure. Few of us object to traffic light control
Provides a multidisciplinary approach to studying the relationship between plants and people. This title covers basic principles of botany with strong emphasis on the economic aspects and social impli
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Networks can provide a useful model and graphic image useful for the description of a wide variety of web-like structures in the physical and man-made realms, e.g. protein networks, food webs and the
Over the last decade, the study of complex networks has expanded across diverse scientific fields. Increasingly, science is concerned with the structure, behavior, and evolution of complex systems ra
The burgeoning use and transformative impact of global electronic networks are widely recognized to be defining features of contemporary world affairs. Less often noted has been the increasing import
Cities can be considered to be among the largest and most complex artificial networks created by human beings. Due to the numerous and diverse human-driven activities, urban network topology and dynam
Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) promises a world of cooperating services loosely connected, creating dynamic business processes and agile applications that span organizations and platforms. As a com
This text offers an introduction to quantum computing, with a special emphasis on basic quantum physics, experiment, and quantum devices. Unlike many other texts, which tend to emphasize algorithms,
Christy Constantakopoulou examines the history of the Aegean islands and changing concepts of insularity, with particular emphasis on the fifth century BC. Islands are a prominent feature of the Aegea
Can online support networks provide the same benefits of face-to-face social support while avoiding conventional limitations of material resources, proximity, and temporality? Bambina (Center on Organ
Trafficking in women has become a severe human rights problem in the European Union. Cur-rently the trade in human beings generates higher profits than trafficking drugs or weapons. The book describes
The wide popularity of both wireless and fixed telecommunications devices has not necessarily led to a complete understanding of the technologies and designs by non-specialists. Valdar (visiting telec
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Covering best practices in the latest advancements in data storageWritten by a leading technical expert and instructor in the industry, here is an in-depth guide to developing high-capacity, high-spee
Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Max Holland, an assassin for hire, receives a lucrative offer from a mysterious man. But the man's instructions are rather strange and Max isn't sure
In the early days of computer science, the interactions of hardware, software, compilers, and operating system were simple enough to allow students to see an overall picture of how computers worked. W
This thick book provides an overview of the third generation partnership program (3GPP), the WCDMA principles, the UMTS network architecture, and the accompanying protocols. It then explains procedure
This work analyzes the interactions and international connections of the "civil rights" and "pro-order" coalitions of state and societal actors in the two countries. The author demonstrates that in de
In this advanced textbook, Aggelou (Greek Institute of Technology) addresses the technical challenges posed by ensuring effective routing, energy-efficient protocols, and quality of service support in
Readers will now be able to quickly learn about the exciting field of telecom technologies with this introductory book. This new series presents the material in an easy-to-understand that helps broade
The fast and easy way to understanding the fundamentals of personal computing Whether you're just getting started or you've been using PCs for a while, this informative book shows you what you need to
The university system, both in America and abroad, has always claimed a universal significance for its research and educational models. At the same time, many universities, particularly in Europe, hav
This comprehensive reference is the first book available that explains the configuration and operation of Juniper technology, products, and the protocol implementation behind it. Written by a team of
Installer's Guide to Local Area Networks is mandatory reading for every cable installer and apprentice who needs a single source of practical information on a complete range of networking topics, fro
Although military operations have dominated media coverage of the war on terrorism, amuch broader array of policy options may hold the key to reducing the appeal of global terroristnetworks, particula
The Internet revolution. Once, the public was delighted with 14.4 modem access and fascinated by low-tech Web site content. But not for long. Technology has raced to keep up with users' calls for high
While neuroscientists garner success in identifying brain regions and in analyzing individual neurons, ground is still being broken at the intermediate scale of understanding how neurons combine to en
Provides a step-by-step approach for planning and implementing a wireless LAN based on 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) technologyAuthors are Wi-Fi security experts who are able to address the firesto
Fundamentals of Building Energy Dynamics assesses how and why buildings use energy,and how energy use and peak demand can be reduced. It provides a basis for integrating energyefficiency and solar app
