Parallel and Distributed Computing and Networks

This two-volume set of CCIS 391 and CCIS 392 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Information Computing and Applications, ICICA 2013, held in Singapore, in Au

These transactions publish research in computer-based methods of computational collective intelligence (CCI) and their applications in a wide range of fields such as the semantic web, social networks

A visual tour of disease before color photography shares illustrations of afflicted patients from rare medical books as well as historic maps, case notes, and charts.

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Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Whale and Star PressJoy Goswami is probably the most highly regarded Bengali poet today, a worthy successor, in a land of poets, to Rabindranath Tag

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The main purpose of the proposed book is to elucidate the reader about the scope and application of evolutionary algorithms in solving supply chain problems. The book shall cover a wide range of suppl

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Whale and Star PressAbstract expressionism is a historical narrative within which the bold and dynamic work of such artists as Jackson Pollock, Will

This edited book presents the results of the 5th Workshop on Real-world Wireless Sensor Networks (REALWSN). The purpose of this workshop was to bring together researchers and practitioners working in

This Law of Armed Conflict Deskbook is intended to replace, in a single bound volume, similar individual outlines that had been distributed as part of the Judge Advocate Officer Graduate and Basic Cou

Modern power electronic converters are involved in a very broad spectrum of applications: switched-mode power supplies, electrical-machine-motion-control, active power filters, distributed power gener

This book follows an example-driven, simplified, and practical approach to using OpenCL for general purpose GPU programming. If you are a beginner in parallel programming and would like to quickly acc

Six essays on the conspiracy theories and intrigues surrounding the JFK assassination by Edward Jay Epstein. Epstein, who Michael Wolff in USA Today describes as "one of the great investigative journalists of the era," was the only journalist to have interviewed the Warren Commission. These essays deal with 60 theories of the assassination, the death of George De Mohrenschildt (who was shot in the midst of a 4-day interview with Epstein), Oliver Stone's movie JFK, and a parallel CIA murder plot. PRAISE FOR EDWARD JAY EPSTEIN“Epstein believes that conspiracies are more common than most journalists credit; for much of his career, he has reveled in the kind of tantalizing clues that could lead somewhere, or nowhere.” —Joe Nocera, The New York Times “Epstein is a bulldog researcher.” —Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post “A brilliant investigator.” — Lou Dobbs

Tracing the story of the Korean War from 1950 and the North Korean army’s summer invasion across the 38th Parallel, So They Will Know brings to life the global conflict that remains misunderstood, und

Security protocols are widely used to ensure secure communications over insecure networks, such as the internet or airwaves. These protocols use strong cryptography to prevent intruders from reading o

The 5th edition of Computer Organization and Design moves forward into the post-PC era with new examples, exercises, and material highlighting the emergence of mobile computing and the cloud. This gen

The Threat of Liberation focuses on the tumultuous years of the Cold War, when, in a striking parallel with today, imperialist powers were seeking to institute 'regime change' and install pliant gover

The three-volume set LNCS 8149, 8150, and 8151 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2013, hel

Recent advances have resulted in the rapid growth of real-time multimedia communications and collaborative computing applications over the Internet. Establishing a clear picture of ICT technology evo

"This book explores the tools and techniques that enable educators to leverage wireless applications and social networks to improve learning outcomes and provide creative ways to increase access to ed

For as long has humans have lived in communities, storytelling has bound people toeach other and to their environments. In recent times, scholars have noted how social networks arisearound issues of r

For as long has humans have lived in communities, storytelling has bound people toeach other and to their environments. In recent times, scholars have noted how social networks arisearound issues of r

This book covers the new operating system Windows 8 which is considerably different to previous versions of Windows. Windows 8 is primarily for touch screen devices, i.e. smart phones, tablets and to

An increasingly influential school of thought in cognitive science views the mind asembodied, extended, and distributed, rather than brain-bound, "all in the head." Thisshift in perspective raises imp

This book examines several state-of-the-art coherent spin manipulation experiments in III-V quantum dots. It offers a key element for future quantum networks based on quantum repeaters and quantum tel

This book is Volume 3 of First German Reader for Beginners. There are simple and funny German texts for easy reading. The book consists of Elementary course with parallel German-English texts. The aut

This book is a practical guide to designing and building wireless networks in local communities, enhancing lives through improved communication, access to information for educational, social and econo

Igor Zabel (1958-2005) was one of Slovenia's foremost curators and writers. Published as a part of JRP - Ringier's "Documents" critical writings series (published with Les presses du reel), this impor

"Art and the City" explores the condition of public art in cities. Divided into two volumes shrinkwrapped together--one of color plates, the other of critical discussion--it includes works by artists

For 50 years, Edward M. Purcell's classic textbook has introduced students to the world of electricity and magnetism. The third edition has been brought up to date and is now in SI units. It features hundreds of new examples, problems, and figures, and contains discussions of real-life applications. The textbook covers all the standard introductory topics, such as electrostatics, magnetism, circuits, electromagnetic waves, and electric and magnetic fields in matter. Taking a nontraditional approach, magnetism is derived as a relativistic effect. Mathematical concepts are introduced in parallel with the physics topics at hand, making the motivations clear. Macroscopic phenomena are derived rigorously from the underlying microscopic physics. With worked examples, hundreds of illustrations, and nearly 600 end-of-chapter problems and exercises, this textbook is ideal for electricity and magnetism courses. Solutions to the exercises are available for instructors at www.cambridge.org/Purcell

Considered a key indicator of the progress and current state of the field, the TOP500 list has become a globally recognized tool for classifying technology trends in high-performance computing (HPC).

Naming is an integral building block within data networks and systems and is becoming ever more important as complex data-centric usage models emerge. Internet Naming and Discovery is timely in develo

The Internet needs networks! This book covers developments in all aspects of Internet and data networks. It includes future aspects of the Local Area Network, Wide Area Networks and the Internet and

Computing isn't simply about hardware or software, or calculation or applications.Computing, writes Paul Rosenbloom, is an exciting and diverse, yet remarkably coherent, scientificenterprise that is h

Today, women earn a relatively low percentage of computer science degrees and holdproportionately few technical computing jobs. Meanwhile, the stereotype of the male "computergeek" seems to be everywh

Undertaken in the wake of the 2009 financial crisis, Jacqueline Hassink's "The Table of Power 2" portrays desks and tables in the headquarters of 50 companies listed by "Fortune" magazine as the globa

Family members, friends, coworkers and neighbors are often the first to know that a woman has been abused by an intimate male partner. What is the proper course of action for those with knowledge of abuse? Using a wide range of empirical data from international sources, Renate Klein documents informal third parties as the first port of call, sources of support and interference, and gatekeepers to formal services. Family and social network members disrupt ongoing assaults, respond to disclosures of abuse and provide solace and practical help. These networks do not always side with victims, however, and may either sympathize with or actively support perpetrators. Klein illuminates the complexities of these contingent situations. Her analysis highlights the potential of informal third parties for effective intervention, demonstrating their significant role in promoting societies free from rape and domestic violence.