Conjuring numerous voices and characters across oceans and centuries, Faster Than Light explores widely disparate experiences through the lens of traditional poetic forms. This volume contains a selec
Conjuring numerous voices and characters across oceans and centuries, Faster Than Light explores widely disparate experiences through the lens of traditional poetic forms. This volume contains a selec
Provides information on ways to optimize a Web site's perfomance, covering such topics as loading scripts without blocking, writing efficient JavaScript, using Comet, using Iframes, and simplifying CS
In November 1919, newspapers around the world alerted readers to a sensational new theory of the universe: Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity. Coming at a time of social, political, and economic u
Drop up to 4 pounds a week, safely and sustainably, with the revolutionary 8 week fat-loss plan from acclaimed celebrity personal trainer, David Kingsbury.Most diets don't work because they aren't per
For over 100 years the world's best motorcycle racers have pitted themselves against the gruelling 373/4 -mile Isle of Man Mountain Course at the annual event known worldwide simple as 'the TT'. The
A call to redefine mobility so that it is connected, heterogeneous, intelligent, and personalized, as well as sustainable, adaptable, and city-friendly.The twentieth century was the century of the aut
This guide explains how to implement the Bigger Faster Stronger program in school athletic programs, from elementary to college. The program combines components of strength and conditioning program
Katie Hallman is done with douchebags. Done with guys who treat her like crap and leave her broken. But then Stryker Grant is there anyway. With his numerous piercings and bleached hair, he’s the pola
Financial meltdown, a deep recession, and political polarization—combined with strong growth outside the United States—have led to a global bubble of pessimism surrounding America’s economic prospects
In this revelatory study of modern living, Robert Colvile inspects the various ways in which the pace of life in our society is increasing and examines the evolutionary science behind our rapidly acce
Flash crashes. Speed dating. Instant messaging. From the devices we carry to the lives we lead, everything is getting faster, faster. But where did this great acceleration come from? And where will it
How organizations can anticipate threats, spot opportunities, and act faster when the time is right; with rich examples including Adobe, MasterCard, and Amazon. When turbulence is the new normal, an
In a sport where victory is often determined by a fraction of a second, it’s obvious why one of the most sought-after secrets is how to swim faster. However, as the world’s most renowned
Do you want to improve your front crawl? ‧ Does it feel like you’re splashing up and down the pool, while others glide smoothly through the water?‧ Do you wish you could do more than a few lengths of
The fascinating story behind the machines that trade trillions of dollars every day“A Bildungsroman, one jacket blurb calls this book—and sure, it’s a traditional coming-of-age tale.
Sometimes the simplest answer is the best. Many Enterprise Java developers, accustomed to dealing with Java's spiraling complexity, have fallen into the habit of choosing overly complicated solutions
