"Hit the grid running with this roadmap for implementing Oracle enterprise grid technologyWritten by the former principal product manager for Grid Computing at Oracle, this is the only book on the mar
Flexible, reliable, and inexpensive, enterprise grid computing is the ideal solution to today’s changing business needs. Perfect for business decision-makers, Grid Revolution provides an accessible ov
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Absolve your sins from the comfort of your office with the Desktop Confessional, a charming mini replica of the classic confessional booth that is always here to say "You are forgiven " Press your fingers on the kneeler of this stylized mini confessional to receive a daily dose of absolution This kit includes: 3" miniature confessional, with light-up screen and pressure-activated kneeler that says "You are forgiven."48-page illustrated mini book.
New York Times–bestselling author C. J. Box returns with a suspenseful new Joe Pickett novel.Nate Romanowski is off the grid, recuperating from wounds and trying to deal with past crimes, when he is s
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The Desktop Designer's Illustration Handbook Marcelle Lapow Toor If you want to reach--and hold--audiences who've seen everything, read this new hands-on guide to locating, selecting, and using illust
Computing in the Information Age 2E is written for people with little or no background in Computing. The objective of this book is to explain computing today in a clear and meaningful way and to focus
An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.Quantum computing is a beautiful fus
Most of the information available on cloud computing is either highly technical, with details that are irrelevant to non-technologists, or pure marketing hype, in which the cloud is simply a selling p
When it was conceived in the early nineteenth century, New York City's rigid rectilinear street grid was intended to end the notorious chaos of "old New York" spreading unplanned fro
The essential organization and communication tool for the whole family! This full 17-month wall calendar features an extra-large, spacious, big-grid design that users love. There's plenty of space to
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
“In this book, David Linthicum does that rarest of things: he manages to combine showing why SOA and Cloud Computing complement one another with a lucid game plan of how a business can take advantage
Serving as a perennial meditational diary, this attractive desktop calendar offers familiar simple teachings on faith, fulfillment, and stillness, taken?from a spiritual bestseller on which meditators
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This highly successful and scholarly book introduces students with diverse backgrounds to the various types of mathematical analysis that are commonly needed in scientific computing. The subject of nu
Solving problems in parallel and distributed computing through the use of bio-inspired techniques. Recent years have seen a surge of interest in computational methods patterned after natural phenomena
Designed for undergraduates, An Introduction to High-Performance Scientific Computing assumes a basic knowledge of numerical computation and proficiency in Fortran or C programming and can be used in
This is one of the first collections exploring the range of cultural practices associated with the design and use of computing. Against the background of the "information revolution", the volume shows
Providing a thorough, well-written and thoughtful study of the fundamental theoretical ideas of computing and examining how to design accurate and efficient algorithms, this book is ideal for an intro
Manga fans everywhere will delight in these fifteen playful stickering puzzles featuring the popular Shoujo illustration style. Each full-color puzzle consists of a tessellated grid that includes a fe
Puzzle enthusiasts who want to try something new and challenging will get extreme enjoyment out of these 15 adorable stickering puzzles. Each puzzle consists of a tessellated grid that includes a few
Embrace off-grid green living with the bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life from the father of self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make m
Lose yourself in a word search grid and enjoy the challenge of finding the words hidden within—which can read in any direction, forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. In Anti-St
In this tour de force of investigative reporting, Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United
In this tour de force of investigative reporting, Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United
Adventure Time offers up a new spin on desktop games with this mini kit bowling set that features Jake, the Ice King and five Penguin styled bowling pins that beg to be bowled over. A new take on the
Windows 10 in Easy Steps provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of the new operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device
My Chromebook, Third Edition is the one-stop guide to Chrome OS and Google Chromebooks. It has been updated to cover the latest version of Chrome OS, including the new desktop, and the latest Chromebo
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(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). In his first book, Desktop Mastering , Steve Turnidge unveiled his unique approach to mastering in the box, all the while providing glimpses of his mind-set and re
A first-words board book features colorfully labeled images in an easy-to-follow grid format and includes lively questions that will inspire conversation between parents and young children.
The Lost Arts of Hearth and Home is not about extreme, off-the-grid living. It’s for city and suburban dwellers with day jobs: people who love to cook, love fresh natural ingredients, and old techniqu
These Lucky Cat notecards provide the perfect way to share prosperity and fortune. Easy to fold and stand up, these paper figurines will bring good luck to any desktop.