Computer Performance Engineering

What exactly is a computer? How does it work? What is it made of? Learn all this and more with Ruby!In Ruby's world anything is possible if you put your mind to it—even fixing her father's broken comp

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself - a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Peppa and George must be on their best behaviour so they can play on the computer once Mummy Pig finishes working. Can Daddy Pig come to the rescue when the computer breaks?Peppa Pig: The Family Computer is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

A picture book biography of Ada Lovelace, the woman recognized today as history’s first computer programmer—she imagined them 100 years before they existed!In the early nineteenth century lived Ada By

The 2014 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technology (ICIEMT 2014) was held July 10-11, 2014 in Shanghai, China. The objective of ICIEMT 2014 was to provide a platf

Covering many techniques widely used in research, this book will help researchers in the physical sciences and engineering solve troublesome - and potentially very time consuming - problems in their work. The book deals with technical difficulties that often arise unexpectedly during the use of various common experimental methods, as well as with human error. It provides preventive measures and solutions for such problems, thereby saving valuable time for researchers. Some of the topics covered are: sudden leaks in vacuum systems, electromagnetic interference in electronic instruments, vibrations in sensitive equipment, and bugs in computer software. The book also discusses mistakes in mathematical calculations, and pitfalls in designing and carrying out experiments. Each chapter contains a summary of its key points, to give a quick overview of important potential problems and their solutions in a given area.

Picture a computer scientist, staring at a screen and clicking away frantically on a keyboard, hacking into a system, or perhaps developing an app. Now delete that picture. In Once Upon an Algorithm,

In 16 chapters, computer science, learning, and other researchers from South America, the US, Australia, and Europe describe user-centered design strategies for massive open online courses (MOOCs), ba

Market Leader Active Teach provides the Course Book and a range of other teaching resources in digital format. The software can be used on any interactive whiteboard or computer and projector set up.

Why performance improvement programs fail--and what you can do about it "Too often, outstanding performance seems out of reach. Karen Martin explains, with elegant simplicity, why so many organization

The new 6th edition of Applied Combinatorics builds on the previous editions with more in depth analysis of computer systems in order to help develop proficiency in basic discrete math problem solving

In this title, a renowned sports psychologist shows business leaders how to play to win - using the proven secrets of professional athletes. Business, like sports, is all about performance. Performanc

FINALIST HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS 2025EMBRACE THE POWER OF PLANTS AND RIDE STRONGER WITH EVERY BITE.'A great selection of achievablerecipes whether you're vegan or looking to reduce your meat and dairy consumption'–CycleMagazine'Amust for anyone who wants to perform on a plant-based diet'–Men's FitnessTHE CYCLING CHEF GOES VEGAN – TO DELIVER MOUTH-WATERING PLANT-BASED RECIPES AND EXPERT ADVICE TO BOOST ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE.Michelin-starred chef and leading sports nutritionist Alan Murchison knows all about the rise of veganism among cyclists. Cycling and food are the twin passions of his life, and he believes that food should be both for pleasure and for performance. Therefore, Alan has created a range of delicious recipes to give plant-powered cyclists or riders who want to reduce their meat intake the best possible preparation.A plant-based diet should not diminish performance, and can even improve it with the right balance of nutrients, vitamins, carbs and protein. From energis

When the Yellow River Floods explores the relationship between environmental degradation, hydraulic engineering, and nation-building in the context of Liu E’s The Travels of Lao Can. This book contributes to the field by providing a unique perspective on modern Chinese literary history that goes beyond conventional narratives that focus solely on political and cultural factors. The main areas covered include the role of water management in literary nation-building and the connections between the novel’s various themes, such as river engineering, medical and political discourses, national sentiment, and landscape description. The book is targeted toward scholars and students of Chinese literature, history, and environmental studies, as well as those interested in the intersections between literature, nation-building, and environmental challenges. By offering a comprehensive and material-based analysis of The Travels of Lao Can, this book broadens the understanding of nation-building in

A behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Royal Opera House in London, thirty minutes before curtain up, led by Figaro the cat.It’s opening night of The Nutcracker, and the performers at the Royal Opera House in London are busy getting ready to step out onto the stage. Meanwhile, Figaro – the opera house’s resident cat – is poised to take readers on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the many people working to make tonight’s performance a resounding success.This backstage tour of the Royal Opera House takes readers from department to department to discover what’s involved in putting on a performance such as The Nutcracker. Featuring examples from key works of opera and ballet, highlights of the tour include trying on the Mad Hatter’s wig from Alice in Wonderland; practising for a fighting scene from Romeo and Juliet; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu; learning to ‘play dead’; and creating explosions on stage.Including an introduction to a classical orchestra,

Fred the dinosaur spends all his time cooped up indoors, playing computer games. Can his friends drag him away from his screen and persuade him that there's just as much fun to be had outside? This ad

Triangles and towers. Bricks and blocks. Engineering and art. A city has all those―and more! Acclaimed children’s book author and photographer April Pulley Sayre explores the basic STEAM concepts that

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Alan Turing tells the inspiring story of the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.Alan grew up in England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy called Christopher. When his young friend died, Alan retreated to the world of numbers and codes, where he discovered how to crack the code of the Nazi Enigma machine. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant mathematician's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artist

Learn how to navigate the complex world of social media.A True Book: Get Ready to Code series allows readers to discover the power of computer programming. Readers will be inspired to dive into the sc

Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

Step right up and feast your eyes on opposites like you’ve never seen them before!This fabulously clever novelty book is full of surprises. Ingenious paper engineering and gorgeous artwork combine to

Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes’ enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance. Written by a team of leading international resear

Contributors about equally from mechanical and electrical engineering and from law take a cautionary lesson from the Internet and begin thinking and talking about legal aspects of robots before they a

Andrew loves putting on plays so he decides to join the drama club at school. Determined to make his performance the best it can be, he joins the debate club to practice his public speaking. He signs

Learn how diagnostic ultrasound works, and find out how to properly handle artifacts, scan safely, evaluate instrument performance, and prepare for registry examinations, with the market-leadingSonogr

This text is suitable for students in courses on aircraft design and for professionals with various engineering backgrounds who need to learn about unmanned aircraft systems. "The objective is to prov

Chinese opera embraces over 360 different styles of theatre that make one of the richest performance arts in the world. It combines music, speech, poetry, mime, acrobatics, stage fighting, vivid face-

One of the most notable features of nanometer scale CMOS technology is the increasing magnitude of variability of the key device parameters affecting performance of integrated circuits. The growth of variability can be attributed to multiple factors, including the difficulty of manufacturing control, the emergence of new systematic variation-generating mechanisms, and most importantly, the increase in atomic-scale randomness, where device operation must be described as a stochastic process. In addition to wide-sense stationary stochastic device variability and temperature variation, existence of non-stationary stochastic electrical noise associated with fundamental processes in integrated-circuit devices represents an elementary limit on the performance of electronic circuits.In an attempt to address these issues, Stochastic Process Variation in Deep-Submicron CMOS: Circuits and Algorithms offers unique combination of mathematical treatment of random process variation, electrical noise

It’s an insidious disease that is crippling companies, destroying our economy, and crushing potential. It’s infecting the very roots of business performance, and it’s spreading fast. It isn’t the rece

One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cookin

Many problems in the sciences and engineering can be rephrased as optimization problems on matrix search spaces endowed with a so-called manifold structure. This book shows how to exploit the special

This is the first modern calculus book to be organized axiomatically and to survey the subject's applicability to science and engineering. A challenging exposition of calculus in the European style, i

In this age of rapid technological progress, the scope of computer and electronic engineering studies are vast. This book integrates the complex applications of computer engineering and electronics in

Computing Handbook, Third Edition: Computer Science and Software Engineering mirrors the modern taxonomy of computer science and software engineering as described by the Association for Computing Mach

This book aims to examine innovation in the fields of computer engineering and networking. The book covers important emerging topics in computer engineering and networking, and it will help researcher

Contemporary design in engineering and industry relies heavily on computer simulation and efficient algorithms to reduce the cost and to maximize the performance and sustainability as well as profits

Experience the world of fashion in a whole new way with Fashion Unfolded – an enthralling pop-up book series bringing stories of legendary brands to life in three-dimension. Fashion Unfolded is a series that renders fashion history in three dimensions—where popups reveal iconic moments, timeless designs, and lasting legacies in an engaging exploration of style and history across celebrated houses. Following on from the success of Chanel and Dior, the third title in this captivating pop-up book series delves into the history, legacy and iconic creations of the world renowned fashion brand Louis Vuitton.Each pop-up spread showcases legendary designs and celebrated pieces, from the iconic Speedy bag to the signature trunks, brought to life with intricate paper engineering and illustrations. With its hardcover design and matching slipcase, Fashion Unfolded is both a charming gift and timeless collectable for fashion enthusiasts.

The gloves themselves are the stars in this rich history of baseball's most memorable fielding moments, as curated from Rawlings's unmatched collection. Highlighting fifty gloves as touchstones of baseball's most storied players and plays, this book pairs a gallery of sumptuous glove photography with essays to place each glove into its historical context. The treasury also features archival photos of the players, period advertisements, and other memorabilia. Baseball's history comes to life with famous gloves, including Christy Mathewson's 1905 glove worn during the greatest pitching performance in World Series history (and the first glove in the National Baseball Hall of Fame's collection); Jackie Robinson's glove worn when he broke the segregation barrier in 1947; and Mickey Mantle's glove worn for the 1956 catch to preserve the only World Series perfect game. Other gloves are immediately connected to plays so famous they have their own monikers: Willie Mays's "The Catch," Derek Jete

Experience the world of fashion in a whole new way with Fashion Unfolded – an enthralling pop-up book series bringing stories of legendary brands to life in three-dimension.Enter the Realm of DiorEnter Dior's dreamlike world through immersive pop-ups that celebrate the New Look, couture craft, and house icons―from couture classics to beauty legends. Each spread is artfully crafted to offer a tactile, spatial perspective on the house's treasured icons and evolution.Couture Brought to LifeWatch Dior's milestones rise in 3D―the New Look's sculpted silhouette, runway dramatics, and signature accessories rendered in intricate paper engineering and stunning illustration.In Fashion and BeyondDiscover how Christian Dior shaped the postwar renaissance through revolutionary designs while expanding beyond the fashion into legendary beauty products, fragrances, and luxury innovations.Romance In Every DetailExplore the stories behind floral couture inspirations, anatomy of landmark creations, and h

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#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)! Did you know, there was a time when people could get in trouble--really, really BIG trouble--for being LEFT-HANDED!? It's true! Lefty and Righty hand out the facts in a theatrical performance that spans the ages. Once upon a time, left was considered wrong . . . but now, left or right, it's all alright. (And there are scissors for everyone!) Created by the award-winning (right and left) hands of New York Times bestselling authors Mo Willems and Dan Santat, this book ensures that no one gets left behind!