Computer Performance Engineering

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

#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!

In the world where brands take from the culture, through its four-decade existence Stone Island has been contributing to it. The long roster of its celebrity fans includes Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, rappers Drake and Travis Scott, and football guru Pep Guardiola. But it s not the celebrity nod that has made Stone Island a cultural cornerstone; it was the brand s ardent everyday fans who have always appreciated its mix of performance and toughness.At the center of Stone Island s success lies its relentless pursuit of excellence in design, and uncompromising spirit of experimentation with fabric treatment and dyeing techniques. This product-oriented stance has secured the brand s unique place outside of fashion s hierarchy. This definitive monograph captures the story of Stone Island, combining its history and ethos into one definitive source.With never-before-seen images and three major texts capturing the brand s story, it will surely delight the brand s diehard fans as well as tho

A Peanuts gang for a new generation! Three charming adventures of the Mile End Kids — Colette's Lost Pet, Maya's Big Scene and Albert's Quiet Quest — are now available in a special gift edition, perfect for fans old and new.In these three heartwarming, funny and colorful adventures, the neighborhood kids of Montreal's Mile End navigate the ups and downs of friendship. This striking omnibus edition includes:Colette's Lost Pet: Colette is self-conscious about making friends. When she meets the Mile End gang, she doesn't know what to say — so she hastily invents a lost pet! What will happen when her new friends catch on?Maya's Big Scene: Maya's latest theatrical work is almost ready for a public performance, but she quickly learns that her actors' visions for the show might not match hers. Can Maya learn to lead by example?Albert's Quiet Quest: Albert just wants to read his book in peace . . . but there are so many distractions in the neighborhood — what's a book-loving introvert to do? W

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.

Sargent and Fashion explores the dynamic relationship of painting and dress — from portraits and performance, gender expression and the New Woman, to the pull of tradition and the excitement of new ideas. "The coat is the picture," John Singer Sargent exclaimed to his fellow artist Graham Robertson in the summer of 1894, tugging a heavy overcoat ever more tightly around his sitter's slender figure. Sought-after by sitters for his ability to present to the world flattering and engaging likenesses, Sargent was simultaneously pursuing his own artistic vision.Rather than holding up a mirror to contemporary fashion, Sargent made fashion a part of his artistic repertoire. He often chose what his sitters wore, pinned their garments, or draped fabric around them, all with a view to creating confections to be recorded on canvas through his unrivalled artistic gifts. With contributions from many of the leading thinkers on Sargent and his world, and lavish reproductions of major portraits and exq

Geronimo and friends have to get to the bottom of a crown jewel of a case! Checkmate, cheese-lovers, er, we mean chess-lovers. For once, all is quiet in New Mouse City, so Geronimo Stilton, Editor-in-Chief of The Rodents Gazette can report on an incredible chess match-up. On one side, Gary Goudov, world-renowned chess champion, and on the other side, a super chess-playing computer! But after Geronimo leaves, the infamouse Gem Gang commits a string of robberies that only the Stiltons can untangle. Can Geronimo, Benjamin, and Thea protect the good mice of New Mouse City from the greed of the Gem Gang? Find out in this cheddar-ific volume of GERONIMO REPORTER.

The first title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. This time they use their resourcefulness to mend, recycle and re-use to create a variety of favourite vehicles which take them on exciting adventures around the world - and beyond! ZOOM! sees them blasting off into space in their homemade rocket to mend a broken module and rescue two stranded astronauts. A delightful family read, exploring creativity, celebrating recycling and deftly introducing subtle science and engineering facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Where's the best place on Earth for the Marshmallow Martians to learn new things? School, of course! This new graphic chapter series will delight independent readers with its hilarious second installment!Lunchboxes, recess, and gym--oh my! Without G.L.O.W., their Galactic Learning Online Whiz (which is a fancy way of saying "computer"), the Marshmallow Martians don't know where to turn for information. So they have to go to where all the cool kids learn--earthling school. This hilarious companion to Marshmallow Martians: Show and Smell will make kids look at life on Earth through fresh (googly) eyes.This silly graphic chapter book with its ensemble of lovable martians will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.