There’s nothing like the smell and taste of fresh homemade bread. But who has the time to make it anymore? You do—with a little help from your automatic bread machine. All bread machines can make good
This book presents an organizational and social history of one of the foundational projects of the computer era: the development of the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) air defense system, fr
A text for a probability course, popular since publication of the first edition in 1968. Coverage includes distribution function, measure theory, random variables and properties of mathematical expect
With the increasing number of images available electronically, automatic retrieval systems are becoming essential. This book introduces an absolute prerequisite for any such system: a metric, called t
In a seemingly random event, forensic anthropologist Lindsay Chamberlain is attacked and left for dead. Buried in a shallow grave in the woods, she manages to escape, although she suffers from amnesi
See the difference, read #1 bestselling author Anne Rice in Large Print* About Large PrintAll Random House Large Print editions are published in a 16-point typefaceIn the latest installment of The Vam
Explores how shifts in the job market and changes in university culture and administration have influenced the "post-theory" generation of literary critics.
Modern physics is confronted with a large variety of complex spatial patterns. Although both spatial statisticians and statistical physicists study random geometrical structures, there has been only l
Inner-city black America is often stereotyped asa place of random violence; in fact, violence in the inner city is regulated through an informal but well-known code of the street. How you d
This outstanding volume enables researchers to develop robust sensors and instruments for automatic 'on site' measurement of water quality. The need for an efficient multi-parameter monitoring system
A timely and authoritative guide to the state of the art of wave scatteringScattering of Electromagnetic Waves offers in three volumes a complete and up-to-date treatment of wave scattering by random
Convenient access to information from every area of mathematics: Fourier transforms,Z transforms, linear and nonlinear programming, calculus of variations, random-process theory, special functi
Simplicity theory is an extension of stability theory to a wider class of structures, containing, among others, the random graph, pseudo-finite fields, and fields with a generic automorphism. Follo
In this collection of interviews with former Red Guards, members of the first generation to be born under Chairman Mao talk frankly about the changes that have occurred in China over the last two deca
During the 1990s, an ambitious three-year research program identified the steps manufacturing companies must take to become globally competitive. The prestigious Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) Pr
A consultant with a long history of involvement in industry deregulation offers a history of automatic meter reading (AMR), focusing on the market changes that began in 1999 and how they will affect t
The New Generation Play Project was a daring experiment in American children’s theatre. Begun in 1989 by a consortium that included the Seattle Children’s Theatre, The Children’s Theatre Company of Mi
Balance Your Life From the Inside Out! You may think that difficult situations and emotions you experience are caused by other people or random events. This book will convince you that inner i
In a recent random sampling of NFL players, it was estimated that one out of every five players has been charged with a serious crime. That includes such criminal offenses as rape, kidnapping, assaul
Goodbye to random writing activities, hello to lessons that build beautifully on each other—and that give you all the details you need to present engaging lessons. Topics include writing entertaining
Boldly going where no one has gone before, Robin Roberts forges intriguing links between feminist politics and theory and the second Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation. This lively dis
Praise for Fourth Generation R&D "A sweeping and insightful analysis of an architecture for innovation in the knowledge economy. Technologists, strategists, and organizational architects will all find
An all-you-need-to-know introduction to the employer-sponsored retirement plan that has revolutionized the way we save * Smart Ways to save with automatic payroll deductions and pretax contributions t
Generation Ecstasy is the story of rave culture and techno music. Challenging traditional ideas about music and spawning a global network of underground scenes based on the frenzied euphoria of the a
Percolation theory is the study of an idealized random medium in two or more dimensions. The emphasis of this book is upon core mathematical material and the presentation of the shortest and most acce
Percolation theory is the study of an idealized random medium in two or more dimensions. The emphasis of this book is upon core mathematical material and the presentation of the shortest and most acce
Dealing with a complicated watch used to be a rare job for the watch repairer, but with the popularity of the automatic, it is almost commonplace. Furthermore, the increased interest in calendar work
This comprehensive all-in-one reference work covers the fundamental physical aspects of mobile communications and explains the latest techniques employed in second and third generation digital cellula
An increasing number of students graduate from U.S. high schools and enter college while still in the process of learning English. This group--the "1.5 generation"--consisting of immigrants and U.S. r
What does accepting the theory of evolution mean for Christian theology? Does God create through a process of random mutation and natural selection? In The God of Evolution, Denis Edwards tackles har
Traces conspiracy theories throughout history and suggests that rather than being random rumors, such theories have been commonly used in the West as tools of mass manipulation, and are now appearing
Thirty Japanese Americans offer personal recollections of their experiences in detention camps during WWII. Originally published in 1984 by Random House, New York and Toronto. Annotation c. Book News,
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) is the enabling technology for hands-free dictation and voice-triggered computer menus. It is becoming increasingly prevalent in environments such as private telepho
Designed for courses in Probability and Statistics and/or Random Processes, this book integrates a modern approach to statistical methods, computer technology, and recent pedagogical trends into an in
In Monte Carlo Methods in Chemical Physics: An Introduction to the Monte Carlo Method for Particle Simulations J. Ilja Siepmann Random Number Generators for Parallel Applications Ashok Srinivasan, Dav
Offers a systematic quantitative approach to the analysis, evaluation, and design of electoral systems. The authors use mathematical models and automatic procedures, when possible, to solve some of th
The Sandwich Generation refers to the growing numbers of middle-aged people who must care for both children and elderly parents while trying to manage the stress of full-time jobs. Advances in technol
Soft X-rays have great potential for use in a wide variety of applications, including the semiconductor industry and the life sciences. X-Rays from Laser Plasmas: Generation and Applications focuses e
While some automatic navigation systems can use external measurements to determine their position (as the driver of a car uses road signs, or more recent automated systems use satellite data), others
