Distributed Computing and Networking

Home networks are becoming as common as PCs. Home networking, or popularly known as “when your computers can talk to each other”, offers benefits including sharing printers, an Internet connection and

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

Networking requires you to "kiss a lot of frogs" (i.e., meet a lot of people) to find your "princes"-those precious few who can make a difference in your life. But the real secret to networking is dis

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

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

The modern world is a tough place for the thinking man. Between the strain of making dating small talk, the pitfalls of business networking and the expectation that he will be widely informed and arti

Quality family togetherness—everyone wants it, but it seems increasingly harder to achieve. In a world run by cell phones, computers, and virtual networking, the comfort of human connection grows more

Powerful networking tools that drive rapid, sustainable growth. Online social networks such as LinkedIn, blogs, and Meetup have enjoyed phenomenal growth in the past year. They are among m

With over 1.4 million computing jobs predicted by 2020, computer programming is one of the fastest-growing industries to date. Parents who want to keep their kids up-to-date and prepared for the futur

The ultimate science handbook Covering everything from chemistry to human anatomy, mathematics to molecular biology, and physics to computing, this fully updated third edition is superbly comprehensiv

Whether you're a longtime WordPerfect user or you're new to this venerable, feature-packed word processing program, Corel WordPerfect 8 For Windows For Dummies has what you need. Authors and computing

Explore fascinating robotic technology through the ages, from the earliest automatons to modern humanoid helpers.From automata created by Leonardo Da Vinci to modern-day androids and animal robots, this book covers artificial intelligence (AI) throughout history. Discover the latest at the cutting edge of robotics, where science, technology, mechanical engineering, and computing meet as The Robot Book explains how robots work, how they are made, and how they help and sometimes hinder in modern society.This kids' robot book showcases the latest and greatest innovations in AI through bright graphics and stunning photography. Tech panels present fascinating facts about each robot's design, production, and capability. A thematic approach covers a range of subjects, including the most iconic robots in popular culture and robots in the workforce. The final chapter covers the future of robotics, and the opportunities and pitfalls of using robots more and more in our everyday life.Young reader

Illustrates key computing concepts using examples in the most popular programming languages. This is an essential guide for the hundreds of thousands of students studying Introduction to Computer Scie

●讀取文字檔以及從中提取資訊。●透過執行緒（threading）和派生（forking）同時執行多個任務。●使用網路工具從一個行程讀取另一個行程的資訊。●建立易於操作的可點選 GUI 程式。●透過 SNMP 監控大型機器群集。●掌握 IPython shell 用於取代 Bash、Korn 或 Z-Shell，或是替它們增添功能。●把雲端計算（Cloud Computing）整合進你的基礎架構，以

思科網路學院（Cisco Networking Academy）是思科所推動的E-learning學習計劃，希望藉由此學習平台，培養全球各地學生的資訊科技技能。CCNA Exploration學程透過由上而下的教學設計，提供讀者網路相關的完整概念，認識從基礎到進階的網路應用與服務。課程內容兼具理論概念與實務應用，提供讀者學習在中小型企業、以及企業和服務供應商環境中設計、安裝、操作和維護網路所需的技

「計算機組織與結構」是一本介紹計算機組織與結構一學期用書。本書是依據IEEE-ACM Computing Curricula 2001的指導方針所編撰。本書整合了計算機基本概念與原理，讓讀者了解現代數位電腦內部是如何工作。本書其以現今的電腦為實例，專注在實際應用的討論上，讓讀者能夠以宏觀的角度來了解基本的組織與結構概念是如何被應用在計算機的世界。1)作者用計算機科學的角度來撰寫此書，不涉及一些特殊

這是一本涉及範圍頗廣的實戰技巧彙整，涵蓋了作為Linux網路管理員需要瞭解的所有內容，無論您是新手還是具有多年經驗的資深人士。本書介紹了完成一系列任務的完整步驟，可以幫助您深入直接地掌握建立和維護電腦網路的實際操作。每一節都包含了明確的解決方案和測試碼，以及為什麼如此與怎麼樣實做的相關討論。 管理一個網路，並不能說明您就掌握了所有答案。本書描述了與網路服務相關的一些解決方案：防火牆、無線AP、安

A powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Dwarfed by the other whales, Gigantic keeps to himself, making new friends and perfecting his somersaults and flips in the bay. But one day when Gigantic’s brother, Titan, gets stuck on the sand, it’s down to Gigantic and his smallest sea creature friends to save the day.Can they show it’s possible to be tiny and tough? A swimmingly good story about little fins and big hearts from bestselling author and illustrator, Rob Biddulph. Winner of the Books for Younger Readers category at the 2024 FCBG (Federation of Children's Books) awards! Shortlisted for Children's Picture Book of the Year 2024 by The Week Junior Book Awards!

Matilda and her dad are very different. Matilda is fast and Dad is slow. Matilda is tidy and Dad is messy, and Matilda is quiet and Dad is very, very loud. They're off to find treasure, but Dad keeps

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A sweet, timely picture book about kindness and connection, perfect for fans of Be Kind and ideal for schools and classrooms.A welcome can be warmOr cold,Shy and quiet,Big and bold.An offering,A smili

Gambit and Rogue are throwing a party, and everyone is invited! Guest-starring every X-Man their apartment can fit! Hey, who invited the Thieves Guild?! And stuck in the Mojoverse! Rogue and Gambit ar

An uplifting and optimistic guide to navigating the ups and downs of teen years and preparing for adulthood.Author Nicola Morgan is an international expert on teen development and mental health. Durin

Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engagin

Art Studio: Horses & Ponies makes the art of drawing and painting this evergreen art subject accessible and easy for everyone.Including more than 50 step-by-step projects of a wide range of horses and ponies, beginning artists will learn the basics of working with graphite and colored pencil; acrylic, oil, and watercolor; pastel; and pen and ink.By experimenting with these different tools and techniques, artists will build their artistic skill level, discover their own unique style, and gain confidence in the process. Filled with a combination of traditional and contemporary art styles, there is something for every aspiring fine artist desiring to master the craft. Tips for rendering details, an introduction to tools and materials, and an overview of techniques for each featured medium round out this helpful reference.The Art Studio series is designed to give an overview of each art medium to help beginning artists delve into fine art and determine which media they best enjoy worki

Celebrating STEAM, robotics, innovation, and supercool technology, explore kid inventors, robots with feelings, robotic toys and games, cyborgs, and more in this fact-packed book.Find out how and why robots are made, how they help humans now, and how they will help us in the future. Discover how computers develop and build robots, and how engineers design robots with very specific capabilities, be it walking, jumping, exploring Mars, or defusing explosives. Written by an expert in the field, this book is a great addition to any home library, school's robotics club book list, and classroom's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) library.

Have you ever wondered why and how the car was invented? From steam cars and trains to experiments with rocket powered and flying cars, It'll Never Work: Cars, Trucks and Trains explores the history a

Darcy Fitzwilliam is 29, beautiful, successful, and brilliant. She dates hedge funders and basketball stars and is never without her three cellphones—one for work, one for play, and one to throw at he

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It's Bear's birthday, and he's determined to prepare for his party all by himself. Who can get dressed, pick apples, and make peanut butter and honey sandwiches without (much) help from Mama and Papa?

In a series of essays and comics that are at once academic and intimate, cartoonists Jane Mai and An Nguyen delve into Lolita subculture and their relationship with it. Empowering and beautiful, but a

Go beyond the calm coloring craze: Train your brain and enhance your memory as you copy, complete, and color a series of 90 beautifully complex animal creations--from cats and dogs to elephants and ze

Discover what makes up a small growing human body and how each of the different parts work separately and together. How do we breathe and digest food to provide energy to walk and run and play?

Growth is a clear goal for ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders. It's often a short hand for business - and wider economic - success. But it's not without its pitfalls and challenges, and planning for,

Part mystery, part literary puzzle, part life-and-death quest, and chillingly magical, this novel has plenty of suspense for adventure fans and is a treat for readers who love books, words, and clues.

Like Shaun Tan's The Arrival and Raymond Briggs's The Snowman, this gorgeous and imaginative 100-page graphic picture book is utterly transporting and original.A little girl—lost and alone—follows a m

A simple introduction for younger children on how to stay safe and have fun out and about, from crossing the road and playing the park, to encountering dogs and walking or playing near water.

Make Joel Robuchon’s ten finest recipes: Tomato and crab millefeuille * Sea urchin and fennel *Cream of sea urchins and fennel * Langoustine and truffle ravioli * Caviar jelly with cauliflower cream *

'If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you are happy and you know it and you reall

With four stories including: 'In which Piglet is Entirely Surrounded by Water' and 'In which Pooh and Piglet go Hunting and nearly catch a Woozle', and the beloved festive poem 'King's John Christmas'