Distributed Systems

Starting from the premise that understanding the foundations of concurrentprogramming is key to developing distributed computing systems, this book first presents thefundamental theories of concurrent

With the recent proliferation of service-oriented architectures (SOA), cloud computing technologies, and distributed-interconnected systems, distributed fusion is taking on a larger role in a variety

Distributed robotics is a rapidly growing, interdisciplinary research area lying at the intersection of computer science, communication and control systems, and electrical and mechanical engineering.

The energy consumption issue in distributed computing systems raises various monetary, environmental and system performance concerns. Electricity consumption in the US doubled from 2000 to 2005. From

This book gives answers to the question how distributed information systems can serve management, especially lean management. The authors develop new theoretical insights for the future of decentraliz

Distributed Decision Making and Control is a mathematical treatment of relevant problems in distributed control, decision and multiagent systems, The research reported was prompted by the recent rapid

The Reference Model of Open Distributed Processing (RM-ODP) is an international standard that provides a solid basis for describing and building widely distributed systems and applications in a system

One of the most challenging issues for the intelligent decision systems is to effectively manage the large-scale complex distributed environments such as computational clouds, grids, ad hoc and P2P ne

Networked and Distributed Predictive Control presents rigorous, yet practical, methods for the design of networked and distributed predictive control systems – the first book to do so. The design of m

Designing distributed computing systems is a complex process requiring a solid understanding of the design problems and the theoretical and practical aspects of their solutions. This comprehensive textbook covers the fundamental principles and models underlying the theory, algorithms and systems aspects of distributed computing. Broad and detailed coverage of the theory is balanced with practical systems-related issues such as mutual exclusion, deadlock detection, authentication, and failure recovery. Algorithms are carefully selected, lucidly presented, and described without complex proofs. Simple explanations and illustrations are used to elucidate the algorithms. Important emerging topics such as peer-to-peer networks and network security are also considered. With vital algorithms, numerous illustrations, examples and homework problems, this textbook is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of electrical and computer engineering and computer science. Practitioner

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th IFIP TC 10 Working Conference on Distributed and Parallel Embedded Systems, DIPES 2010 and the 3rd IFIP TC 10 International Conference on Biol

A distributed database management system (DDBMS) is a layer of software, implemented on top of existing database management systems, allowing users transparent access to information dispersed across a

Comprehensive textbook covering the fundamental principles and models underlying the theory, algorithms and systems aspects of distributed computing. For advanced undergraduate and graduate students o

A lucid and up-to-date introduction to the fundamentals of distributed computing systemsAs distributed systems become increasingly available, the need for a fundamental discussion of the subject has g

This is the first comprehensive introduction to multiagent systems and contemporary distributed artificial intelligence that is suitable as a textbook.

The papers present in this text survey both distributed shared memory (DSM) efforts and commercial DSM systems. The book discusses relevant issues that make the concept of DSM one of the most attracti

Coordinating Distributed Objects presents a novel object-oriented methodology to simplify the construction of distributed software systems. The methodology is based on a programming construct, called

《第五項修練》實戰版、史丹佛商學院領導課鍛鍊「系統領導」思維，在衝突的目標中做出最佳決策華倫．巴菲特曾說：「當潮水退去，才知道誰沒穿褲子。」這句話不僅點出經濟週期的難以預測，也道盡企業領導者所面臨的嚴峻考驗。本世紀以來，在技術變革、經濟動盪、地緣政治衝突與全球疫情的連番衝擊下，如何領導組織走向未來，變得愈加困難。當面對來自內外部多方交叉壓力，卻發現過往的經驗法則愈來愈派不上用場，領導者如何才能穩住陣腳，帶領團隊乘風破浪？關鍵就在於——「系統領導」（Systems Leadership）。本書作者羅伯．西格爾是史丹佛商學院講師，也是創投公司創業者。他以親身擔任高階主管的經驗，以及長期研究新創領域的觀察，提供一套現代領導新框架：用動態的「系統領導」思維，取代單向的管理視角。書中收錄豐富企業案例，如開雲集團、埃森哲、哈雷機車、富國銀行、新創公司Box等，為各類型企業、新創公司與初中高階主管，提供深刻與務實的洞見。駕馭混沌變局，透視現代領導者的「五大交叉壓力」 優先事項Priorities：如何兼顧「執行業務」與「未來創新」？ 團隊管理People：如何同時展現「強勢領導」與「同理心」？ 影響範圍Sphere of Influence：如何兼顧「內部」與「外部」利害關係人？ 地域範疇Geography：如何同時掌握「在地優勢」與「全球化機會」？ 個人使命Purpose：如何兼顧「雄心抱負」與「維持政治家風範」？

「抵抗、解放的戰略化戰術就是：積極地發明影像！」―― 高重黎《物．像．書》是藝術家高重黎的首部書寫作品，以「可見性的政治經濟動力學」貫穿展開，探討攝影術自發明以來如何藉技術與殖民體系，擴大為全球的「可見性基建工程」與「影像原始積累」。書中集結高重黎近十餘年來的重要論述、訪談、創作筆記，並收錄代表作《幻燈簡報電影：秋刀魚的滋味》與《延遲的刺點：堤2》紙上版等系列與繪稿，全書逾兩百幀圖片，部分為首度公開，廣泛涵蓋影像與感知論題，以及對動畫、攝影、電影與生成式影圖等技術圖像歷史的關鍵分析。本書邀請讀者隨高重黎獨樹一幟的創作理路，對我們自身的視覺精神史進行一次基進考察，拆解影音階級與權力秩序的暴力構造，鑄造奪回感知主權的思想機具和實踐方法！Thing．Figure．Book is the debut written work by artist Kao Chung-Li. Centered on the "political-economic dynamics of visibility," the book interrogates how photography, since its inception, has expanded into a global "infrastructure of visibility" and "primitive accumulation of images" through technology and colonial systems. The book assembles Kao Chung-Li’s essential essays, an interview, and creative notes from the past decade. It also includes paper-based versions and sketches of his representative series, such as Slideshow Cinema: An Autumn Afternoon and Belated Punctum: La Jetée 2. Featuring over two hundred images―some published for the first time―the volume extensi

鑑於近年研究指出女性與男性犯罪人存在犯罪之原因、型態與路徑之迥異，以及生理及心理、行為與創傷之不同，刑事司法體系亦無法針對女性之權益與特殊需求適切挹注資源與專業處遇，國際專家學者Bloom、Owen與Covington（2003）等因此倡議性別回應矯正策略與服務（Gender-Responsive Strategy/Service for Female of Fenders），以關注女性在刑事司法體系中的特殊需求、脆弱性和權益。聯合國復於2010年通過曼谷規則，特別強調了基於數據和證據的研究、性別平等與婦女權利相關的培訓和能力建設。後續聯合國於2012年通過刑事司法體系中法律援助取得途徑的原則與準則（Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems）及2014年通過女性與監禁手冊（Handbook on Women and Imprisonment），以強化女性收容人之各項權益。作者長期關注國際犯罪矯治趨勢與發展，已執行多年相關受刑人犯罪行為與處遇需求之性別差異研究計畫與國際期刊發表，本書的撰寫，希冀提升女性受刑人及出監後之矯治處遇服務品質，以減少其再犯，並供犯罪矯正機構同仁及刑事司法與犯罪防治相關機構人員、博碩研究生及致力於改善女性受刑人權益之人士參考。

本期專題 華語語系研究再出發：混語、跨界、多聲交響專題論文001意外的先驅 －冷戰時期的文學調查、讀本政治與華語教學 Accidental Pioneer: Literary Surveys, the Politics of Readers, and Chinese Language Pedagogy during the Cold War 陳柏旭 Chen Po-His039從語言使用和心智系統探討台灣跨語世代 A Study of Taiwan’s Translingual Generation through Language Use and Mental Systems 林映彤 Lin Ying-Tung 、 詹斯閔 Chan Szu-Min075文學紀錄片《櫻之聲》的（非）跨語敘事 －論黃明川的史家角色與作者位置 The (Non) Translingual Narrative of the Literary Documentary Sound of Sakura: On Huang Ming-Chuan’s Role as a Historian and his Author Position 陳允元Chen Yun-Yuan113從詩句到詩行 －楊牧的迴行意識與定行詩節 From Verse to Line: Enjambement Consciousness and Fixed-Line Stanzas in Yang-Mu’s Poetry 林宇軒Lin Yu-Hsuan一般論文155論季麒光台灣園林書寫的時代意義與美學意涵 －以雷蒙・威廉斯「感覺結構」為主要進路之考察On the Temporal Significance and Aesthetic Dimensions of Chi Ch’i-kuang’s Writings on Taiwanese Garden: A Study through Raymond Williams’ “Structure(s) of Feelings” 王建國Wang Chien-Kuo199正眼看世界 －日治台灣新舊文學論戰帶動的時空認知變化 Facing the World with Observation: Chronotopic Transformations Driven by the New-Ol

故事從夜空中閃耀的一顆星開始，兩位小朋友與他們的貓展開奇妙的太空之旅——乘著流星、搭上火箭、在花園裡仰望星空。他們見證了星星從塵埃誕生、燃燒閃亮、最後化為超新星的歷程。書中文字溫柔又富韻律，畫面以拼貼風呈現宇宙的壯麗與深邃，讓孩子在閱讀中理解星體的生命循環，也培養對科學與宇宙的好奇心。附「Stories Aloud」音檔，適合親子共讀。A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young. I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in Space, so very far away . .. From clouds of dust drifting in the freezing depths of space to the explosive power of a supernova, join two children and their cat on a fantastic journey through the life-cycle of a star. As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket and stargaze from their garden, young readers will discover how the stars up above us begin, grow and die in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to stars and spaceCreated in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell from the Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeWith beautiful,

《I See a Cloud》由Saskia Gwinn撰寫，Daniela Sosa繪圖，是一本以柔和節奏介紹「水循環」的科學繪本。故事從孩子抬頭望見的一朵雲開始，跟著兩位小朋友與他們的狗，一起追隨水的旅程──從微小的雨滴、奔流的河川，到遼闊的海洋與再度升起的雲霧。透過詩意的文字與層層拼貼的畫面，孩子能感受到水在世界中循環流動的奧妙，也學會欣賞自然萬物的連結。本書以故事形式帶出知識概念，既有童趣，也能啟發對自然科學的好奇，是幼兒初識環境系統的絕佳讀物。附「Stories Aloud」音檔，親子共讀更有趣。A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young. I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water drops sparkling with dust . .. From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the water cycle. As they splash in puddles, float on clouds and dive into the sea, young readers will discover how water moves through our world in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to the water cycleCreated in consultation with Dr Lucinda Spokes from the University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and

「對於那些參與系統開發或關注如何降低系統風險的人，這是一本必看的書籍」 -Alyssa Miller, 駭客暨資訊安全傳教士 「對於專注交付安全性設計的讀者，本書將威脅建模方法與現代軟體的開發方式保持一致，是一本全方面比較威脅建模技術的書籍。」 -Brook S.E. Schoenfield, 《Securing Systems: Applied Security Architecture and Threat Models》作者，資訊安全架構師 在軟體開發生命週期中，威脅建模往往是最基本但卻容易被誤解的一環。無論您是資訊安全從業人員或開發團隊成員，本書將幫助您更好地理解如何應用威脅建模的核心概念，在實務上保護您的系統免受威脅。 威脅建模技巧旨在編寫代碼之前，以具有成本效益的方式發現和解決潛在問題。使用威脅建模技術並不需要高階資安知識，也不需要付出鉅額維護成本。本書作者Izar Tarandach和Matthew J. Coles在本書中介紹了可以在您的組織中處理和執行威脅模型分析的各種方法。 ‧探索用以保護資料和系統功能的威脅建模基本特性及機制 ‧了解保護機制、隱私性、和安全性之間的關係 ‧識別評估系統安全性的關鍵特徵 ‧深入認識用於威脅模型分析系統的流行和專業技術 ‧眺望威脅建模、敏捷開發(Agile development methodologies)和開發維運自動化(DevOps automation)的未來發展 ‧查找常見問題的答案，包括如何避免常見的威脅建模陷阱

邊緣AI正轉變著電腦與現實世界的互動方式，讓物聯網裝置能夠重拾先前因成本、頻寬或電力限制而被捨棄的99%感測器資料，進而做出決策。透過嵌入式機器學習等技術，開發者就能精煉人類直覺並將其部署到各種目標上，涵蓋了超低功耗微控制器到嵌入式Linux裝置。 這本實用指南為專業工程人士，包括產品經理和技術主管，提供了一個運用邊緣AI技術來解決實際工業、商業和科學問題的端對端框架。你將有機會探索從資料收集、模型最佳化再到調校測試的所有階段，學習如何設計和支援邊緣AI和嵌入式機器學習產品。邊緣AI必定會成為系統工程師的標準工具，本書中的高階路線圖可幫助你快速上手。 ．奠定關於邊緣裝置的AI和ML專業知識 ．了解哪些專案最適合使用邊緣AI來解決 ．探索邊緣AI應用的關鍵設計模式 ．學習開發AI系統的迭代工作流程 ．打造一支能夠解決實際問題的團隊 ．遵循負責任AI過程來製作有效的產品 「本書針對如何結合現今的AI智慧技術和嵌入式系統做了完美的介紹」 —Elecia White 《Making Embedded Systems》書籍作者與Embedded數位廣播節目主持人 「任何剛踏入這個新興領域的人都會受益於本書所提供的深刻見解和清晰思緒」 —Aurélien Geron 曾任YouTube自動影片分類小組主管與暢銷書作家 「我可以想像這本書被大家當作參考書來反覆查找」 —Fran Baker Arm永續與社會影響力部門主任

傳送地圖在手，冒險無所不在！葛瑞絲與湯姆肩負守護任務，從山村的烏鴉異象到孤島竊案，從失控氣候到神祕女巫，他們用智慧與發明解開層層謎團。這是一段關於責任、勇氣與成長的旅程，結合奇幻冒險與推理元素，為小讀者帶來精彩又溫暖的閱讀體驗。9781781129432 The Griffin GateGrace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she?So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems ... Has she taken on more than she can handle?9781781129814 The Puffin PortalGrace's family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it's all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of calls for help. They could really do with another warden on the team - b

The Earth BookTake a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree BookThe Tree Book Take a closer look through the seasons in this incredible board book about trees, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about all the amazing things that trees can do? How do they grow and why do

CAITA萬用概念與技能實戰！掌握繪圖關鍵，才能快速累積設計經驗！達梭系統 (Dassault Systems S.A.) 公司開發的 CATIA 是一套提供CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM 等服務的應用系統，其具有的獨特裝配草圖生成工具，支援缺乏約束的裝配草圖繪製以及裝配圖中各零件之間的連接定義，可以進行快速的概念設計。且該軟體整合開發環境也別具一格，其擁有強大的實體造型、曲面造型、虛擬裝配和工程圖設計能力，另外CATIA也可進行有限元分析，目前正廣泛應用於汽車、航空、醫療器械、機械、造船、消費產品等行業。本書共分十個章節，涉及CATIA基礎知識、草圖、實體建模、組裝設計、工程圖繪製等內容。以循序漸進的教學方式結合範例對CATIA的常用單元進行詳盡的介紹，不但適合初學者快速入門，也適用於熟練者學習新版軟體之用。

《發現與發明歷險記》身歷其境接觸對對我們生活產生巨大影響的重要發現和發明。是誰想出協助盲人閱讀的方法？萊特兄弟是如何讓他們的夢想起飛的？超越蛋(Beyond Eggs)是什麼？了解拱門如何穩定建築物。透過雷文霍克(Antonie van Leeuwenhoek)的顯微鏡觀察微觀生物；並從蔡倫的堅持不懈中得到啟發。從馬車到無人駕駛汽車，從X射線到魚菜共生系統，以前所未有的方式體驗世界上偉大發現和發明背後的創造力。Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be inspired by Cai Lun's perseverance. From horse carriages to driverless cars, and from x-rays to aquaponics systems, experience the creativity behind some of the world's great discoveries and inventions as never before!

《發現與發明歷險記》身歷其境接觸對對我們生活產生巨大影響的重要發現和發明。是誰想出協助盲人閱讀的方法？萊特兄弟是如何讓他們的夢想起飛的？超越蛋(Beyond Eggs)是什麼？了解拱門如何穩定建築物。透過雷文霍克(Antonie van Leeuwenhoek)的顯微鏡觀察微觀生物；並從蔡倫的堅持不懈中得到啟發。從馬車到無人駕駛汽車，從X射線到魚菜共生系統，以前所未有的方式體驗世界上偉大發現和發明背後的創造力。Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be inspired by Cai Lun's perseverance. From horse carriages to driverless cars, and from x-rays to aquaponics systems, experience the creativity behind some of the world's great discoveries and inventions as never before!

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'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy ReichsAs any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring — and popular — weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict?Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the fascinating tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins, showing how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads readers on a fascinating tour of the intricate, com

當家族忙於處理來自各地的求救訊號時，葛瑞絲獨自追查一連串神祕竊案，線索竟指向孤島上一座破舊城堡……這場任務，將挑戰她的判斷與勇氣。Grace's family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it's all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of calls for help. They could really do with another warden on the team - but Mum believes their important work should be kept inside the family.Meanwhile, Grace is investigating a series of puzzling petty thefts. The clues lead her to a ramshackle castle on a lonely island, where the mystery only deepens. Will Grace be able to track down the thief?Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led, steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate.This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.

Two leaders in the field offer a compelling analysis of the current state of the art and reveal the steps we must take to achieve a robust artificial intelligence that can make our lives better.“Finally, a book that tells us what AI is, what AI is not, and what AI could become if only we are ambitious and creative enough.” —Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and author ofDeep ThinkingDespite the hype surrounding AI, creating an intelligence that rivals or exceeds human levels is far more complicated than we have been led to believe. Professors Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis have spent their careers at the forefront of AI research and have witnessed some of the greatest milestones in the field, but they argue that a computer beating a human in Jeopardy! does not signal that we are on the doorstep of fully autonomous cars or superintelligent machines. The achievements in the field thus far have occurred in closed systems with fixed sets of rules, and these approaches are too narro

以3D模式解構人體內部結構，透過軟Q且擬真的器官零組件，組裝與拆解人體器官，在手做的過程中，強化對人體器官配置的記憶。內附知識豐富的解說手冊，詳解身體各器官的功用。有了這個手做組合和說明手冊，孩子們就能進入扭曲的人體世界。黏呼呼的器官、人體主要的骨骼、血管和肌肉系統都可以拆解組裝，孩子從中探索人體複雜的內部工作原理，並從手冊上的說明瞭解它們是如何運作的。研究醫師和科學老師Lucille Kayes解釋了九種重要器官如何一起消化食物；這些練習活動幫助孩子了解身體所有的功能；適八歲以上。盒裝，內容物有-人體模型與展示架-9個軟黏的器官-12 個塑膠的骨頭與肌肉-鉗子-鑷子-身體部位整理器-操作說明-24頁附彩圖的人體說明手冊With this hands-on kit and tour guide, kids enter the twisted world of the human body. Complete with removable squishy organs as well as representative skeletal, vascular and muscular systems, kids explore the complex inner workings of the human body and literally see how it all works.Research physician and science teacher Lucille Kayes explains how the nine vital organs work together to digest food; Insides Out includes activities to help kids understand all of their body's functions; And sometimes, it's kind of gross. Ages 8 and up.Kit Includes:Human body model & stand9 squishy organs12 plastic bone & musclesForcepsTweezersBody part organ-izerInstruction sheet24-page