Modern Embedded Computing

Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Real Time Interfacing provides an in-depth discussion of the design of real-time embedded systems using 9S12 microcontrollers. This book covers the hardware aspects of

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

The Barnes & Noble ReviewImagine a world where your heater is hooked up to your cell phone! Or perhaps an email is sent to you from an embedded sensor within your air conditioner to remind you tha

Praise for Real Options and Option-Embedded Securities"Whether you are deciding which capital projects to undertake, determining how to finance those projects, or managing and controlling risks arisin

“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

Fortran remains one of the principal programming languages used in high-performance scientific, numerical, and engineering computing. A series of significant revisions to the standard versions of the

Our cities are “smart” and getting smarter as information processing capability is embedded throughout more and more of our urban infrastructure. Few of us object to traffic light control

"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

How scientists are using nature as model and metaphor to reinvent computing: a survey of an emerging field.

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

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

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

This box set of the 50 books in the new Penguin Modern series celebrates the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics list and its iconic authors. Including avant-garde essays, radical polemic

Lehtimäki presents readers with a comprehensive examination of the power of intra-organizational social networks, arguing that strategic management has to be embedded in complex social relations.

There’s no question that kids are fascinated with dinosaurs and fossils. From massive dinosaur skeletons to ancient insects embedded in amber, there’s plenty for kids to discover inCreature Close-Up:

An interactive novelty book uses simple language that invites young children to discover the "spots" cleverly embedded within brightly colored images that are further enhanced by engaging die-cut elem

Based on Disney’s animated feature, Frozen, this enchanting book features acetate sheets embedded in the cover and pages to create a beautiful, glittering multi-layered scene that shows through the co

Social scientists and business scholars explore how an organization's behavior is influenced by its being embedded in social and cultural communities. They consider community influence in a virtual an

"How do Chinese people formerly embedded in family and village justify their individualistic pursuits in a society undergoing vast changes? Here a uniquely trained senior psychiatrist/anthropologist a

Embracing both Eastern and Western customs and practices, this powerful guide, revealing the secrets of the Samurai code kishido, offers a series of lessons and virtues embedded in traditional martial

DESCRIPTIONMessaging-Passing Server InternalsA COMPLETE MESSAGING SERVER CONSTRUCTION, DEPLOYMENT, AND MANAGEMENT KITWith the emergence of the Internet and heterogeneous computing environments, messag

Cutting-edge information on the valuation and application of real optionsMost investors and risk managers are familiar with financial options. But the real option structure is embedded in billions of

Linking physics fundamentals to modern technology-a highly applied primer for students and engineersReminding us that modern inventions-new materials, information technologies, medical technological b

This text on computer hardware, design and technology should appeal to computing professionals and students.

Fundamentals of Machine Learning discusses the basics of python, use of python in computing and provides a general outlook on machine learning. This book provides an insight into concepts such as line

This charming tale from the popular Phonics Readers series has been specially adapted into a new, board book format, complete with embedded sound chips. Pressing the buttons on the pages means childre

Make your mark and embellish your world by stitching your own elegant, one-of-a-kind, monograms. With Embroidery Designs: Modern Monograms, it’s easy to customize classically beautiful patterns,

Heal your past, discover your true purpose, and become a powerful source of inspiration and leadership with The Four Sacred Gifts, a collection of Aztec and global indigenous wisdom for modern life.Gi

We now are in the era of service innovations and service models that are enabled by AI and cognitive computing. Some analysts have created fears of a replacement of human workers by smart machines, wi

The description for this book, City of Dreams: Dodger Stadium and the Birth of Modern Los Angeles, will be forthcoming.

Midnight Modern brings into focus a view of Palm Springs and its internationally renowned modernist houses never before shown, shot entirely by the light of the full moon. Created over the course of t

Paper piecing blocks means they stand alone, mixed with other stand-alone style blocks in a quilt. Rarely are paper pieced designs repeated with other blocks to create a distinctly modern, secondary p

Get an amazing, beautifully photographed insider’s view of the 100 greatest golf courses built in the modern era with acclaimed golf author Darius Oliver. A companion volume to Planet Golf and Planet

The description for this book, A Culture of Growth: The Origins of the Modern Economy, will be forthcoming.

This new integrated history discusses the development of China, Japan and Korea from the dawn of the modern age to the present, bringing together the threads that tie these neighbours together and nar