High Performance Networking

High-Performance Polymers for Engineering-Based Composites presents a selection of investigations and innovative research in polymer chemistry and advanced materials. The book includes case studies in

Coaching is one of the most sought-after leadership skillsvital for anyone who wants to develop a team of people who will perform effectively, but are also motivated and relish working together. It's

Follow Ford's leap into the 1960s and the performance era--on the streets and on the track!In the early 1960s, Ford Motor Company underwent a dramatic change in corporate philosophy. Previously, under

Now that more people spend more time interacting with mobile apps than with their desktop counterparts, you need to think about your iOS app’s performance the moment you write your first line of code.

This book focuses on performance enhancement of printed antennas using frequency selective surfaces (FSS) technology. The growing demand of stealth technology in strategic areas requires high-performa

Everyone knows today that mobile is a must for every company, but how you reach users will determinate success or failure. Over high-latency and unreliable cellular networks, performance on mobile is

This timely text presents a comprehensive overview of fault tolerance techniques for high-performance computing (HPC). The text opens with a detailed introduction to the concepts of checkpoint protoco

In a virtual sea of Android apps, the key to survival in the form of user engagement, referrals, and purchases is simple: performance and perceived speed. But building a high performance app isn’t eas

HPLC is the principal separation technique for identification of the pesticides in environmental samples and for quantitative analysis of analytes. At each stage of the HPLC procedure the chromatograp

This book entitled “Laser Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Materials” covers the specific aspects of laser additive manufacturing of high-performance new materials components based on an unc

A practical guide that gives you the skills to succeed and achieve high performance. It contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style. It helps you find

This book aims to present the different aspects of electrospinning for designing and fabricating high performing materials for sensors applied in gaseous and liquid environments. Since electrospinning

"Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance is an illustrated history of the Corvette, beginning with its mid-20th century roots as the first American sports car into its current seventh

This book is for programmers and developers who want to improve the performance of their R programs by making them run faster with large data sets or who are trying to solve a pesky performance proble

With this essential guide to vehicular networking, you will learn about everything from conceptual approaches and state-of-the-art protocols, to system designs and their evaluation. Covering both in- and inter-vehicle communication, this comprehensive work outlines the foundations of vehicular networking as well as demonstrating its commercial applications, from improved vehicle performance, to entertainment, and traffic information systems. All of this is supported by in-depth case studies and detailed information on proposed protocols and solutions for access technologies and information dissemination, as well as topics on rulemaking, regulations, and standardization. Importantly, for a field which is attracting increasing commercial interest, you will learn about the future trends of this technology, its problems, and solutions to overcome them. Whether you are a student, a communications professional or a researcher, this is an invaluable resource.

A completely revised version of one of the best-selling motorcycle riding skills books of all time. Today's super high-performance bikes are the most potent vehicles ever sold to the public and they d

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet is a quality, step-by-step Workbench Book that shows you how to rebuild a street or racing small-block Chevy in your own garage.

A continuation of Contemporary High Performance Computing: From Petascale toward Exascale, this second volume continues the discussion of HPC flagship systems, major application workloads, facilities,

The authors explain the changes in the thermophysical and thermomechanical properties of polymer composites under elevated temperatures and fire conditions. Using microscale physical and chemical conc

Aimed at surfers of all ages and abilities, Surf Fitness for High Performance Surfing offers a complete training package designed to take your surfing to the next level. The book includes a series of

The present edited book is the presentation of 18 in-depth national and international contributions from eminent professors, scientists and instrumental chemists from educational institutes, research

Managing staff performance is an effective mechanism for developing both staff and organizational growth. By clarifying an organization's objectives, translating these into clear individual goals and

This book presents selected papers on various aspects of rubber engineering, technology, and exploitation. The contributions range from new methods of the modification of filler surface and crosslinks

Computational scientists need guidelines on best I/O practices, in order to make best use of existing I/O infrastructure. This book presents a detailed overview of Parallel I/O on current petascale pl

Success for an athlete depends on their ability to perform at their best when it matters most. Performance depends on the athlete's body having acquired the most beneficial adaptations for their sport

Selected chapters from the German concrete yearbook are now being published in the new English "Beton-Kalender Series" for the benefit of an international audience. Since it was founded in 1906, the E

Is Responsive Web Design (RWD) slowing your site down? It doesn’t have to. With this concise book, you’ll learn practical techniques for improving performance with RWD, including a default set of guid

"Although going against the grain, the history of decentralization shows that early adopters reaped phenomenal benefits in terms of company morale and economic performance. What is commonly understood

Recent developments in computer science enable algorithms previously perceived as too time-consuming to now be efficiently used for applications in bioinformatics and life sciences. This work focuses

‧ Covers cutting-edge research in HPC on complex environments, following an international collaboration of members of the ComplexHPC ‧ Explains how to efficiently exploit heterogeneous and hierarchica

High Performance Marine Vessels (HPMVs) range from the Fast Ferries to the latest high speed Navy Craft, including competition power boats and hydroplanes, hydrofoils, hovercraft, catamarans and other

"This concise encyclopedia contains critical information on silicones (i.e., polysiloxanes) that are commercially available for high performance applications. Although, voluminous literature is availa

This book is an easy-to-follow guide, full of hands-on, real-world examples. Each topic is explained and demonstrated in a specific and user-friendly flow, from search optimization using Solr to Deplo

This book examines the present and future of soft computer techniques. It explains how to use the latest technological tools, such as multicore processors and graphics processing units, to implement h

Preparing students to work in collaborative, interdependent environments, interesting case studies at the beginning of each chapter draw readers in, provide accessible context for the material, and cr

High-Performance Ignition Systems: Design, Build & Install is a completely updated guide to understanding automotive ignition systems, from old-school points and condensers to modern computer-

This book makes in-depth and refined analysis on the