Parallel and Distributed Computing and Networks

In a parallel universe, the classic bad boy falls for the class science geek.One minute Danny was running from the cops, and the next, he jolted awake in an unfamiliar body—his own, but different. Som

STEP INTO A UNIVERSE OF DARING ADVENTURE, THRILLING POWER, AND MULTIPLE LONDONS. Kell is one of the last Travelers-magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel universes, connecte

In the twentieth century, whether we knew it or not, our world was shaped by modernist values, from the design of our cities and our homes and our sense of place, to our technologies and our ideas of

In a parallel universe, Lex Luthor is the greatest hero on the planet. And the world's gravest threats? A group of superhumans known as the Crime Syndicate--twisted mirror images of the Justice League

Parallel Realities Kola and Peaches' palace lifestyle in Colombia comes crashing down when the Federales kick in Eduardo's front door. Forced to flee South America with her niece and return to New Yor

The Japanese American sculptor describes his life and works.

Collects the adventures of the Fantastic Four, including battling vengeance-seeking villains in Washington, traveling forward in time to fight Kang and Nebula, and arriving on a parallel Earth to clas

GNS3 is open source software that uses emulated router and switch hardware on Windows, OS X, and Linux to create a real world environment of complex networks. GNS3 is an excellent tool for network eng

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

After Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman die defending a parallel Earth, three new heroes rise up to defend the world from an even greater evil.

About Firearms An Illustrated HistoryThis fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time.Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and calibre. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement.This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiralled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic fi

The importance of early railways in the industrialization of the United States and Europe is a fact all of us are familiar with. To witness the amazing parallel development of the railways in Japan, h

Like the previous volumes "The Window of My Studio" and "Still Lifes," this new Josef Sudek monograph collects a series of photographs made within the confines of the Czech photographer's workspace. S

'As I look back, there is a parallel theme to my years at war: love. By that I mean the love - there is no other word for it - I came to feel for the troops, and the overwhelming sense of personal res

The gripping memoir of a young man, a wolf, their parallel lives and ultimate collision, Badluck Way is also an ode to the satisfaction of hard work on some of the wildest and most beautiful land in t

The first really easy-to-use consumer guide to buying, installing, and using electronic gadgetry including HDTVs and home networks, tablets, smart phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, car electronics and

Fans of Matched, Across the Universe, and The Hunger Games will love this captivating tale of rebellion and romance that spans parallel worlds.Everything repeats.You. Your best friend. Every person yo

"When plain and unpopular Annie Nutter gets zapped by one of her dad's whacked-out inventions, she lands in a parallel universe where her life becomes picture-perfect. Now she's Ayla Monroe, daughter

"In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows, first o

A tale set in a magical parallel universe at the eve of the Revolutionary War finds young thieftaker Ethan Kaille conjuring spells to solve crimes and facing an unknown conjurer of enormous power when

"The winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Award and her son present a dual account of their struggles with alcoholism and sobriety, a parallel journey marked by poignant episodes of re

In "Disquiet," New York-based photographer Amani Willett (born 1975) weaves intimate family pictures with broader portrayals of American society and its current economic and political instability. Tak

The Set Table is about clearing away the clutter and complications of daily life and creating a warm, welcoming space for unforgettable small gatherings. With genius tips on unearthing hidden treasure

Massive in size and scope, "Transfiguration" gathers the video, photography, installation, painting, drawing and design work of artist Robert Gligorov (born 1960), produced over the last 16 years. Shu

For the centennial of Swann's Way: the most complete volume of Proust's poetry ever assembled, in a gorgeous deluxe edition?As a young man, Proust wrote both poetry and prose. Even after he embarked o

"Union de Interactional Casa Barragan" is Japanese multimedia artist Noritoshi Hirakawa's meditation on the relationship between people and buildings, using Luis Barragan's home and studio. Hirakawa's

The Swiss painter Uwe Wittwer (born 1954) finds the source material for his still lifes, interiors, landscapes and portraits on the Internet, digitally manipulating the images before finally endowing

1. 本書是繼《六度分隔》之後，社會科學領域最重要的作品。作者發現：相距三度之內是強連接，強連接可以引發行為；相聚超過三度是弱連接，弱連接只能傳遞信息。2. 本書講述了社會網絡是如何形成的以及對人類現實行為的影響，如對人類的情緒、親密關係、健康、經濟的運行和政治的影響等，並特別指出，三度影響力（即朋友的朋友的朋友也能影響到你）是社會化網絡的強連接原則，決定著社會化網絡的功能。3. 本書提出大量看似

First published in German in 1913 and widely considered to be Paul Scheerbart's masterpiece, "Lesabendio" is an intergalactic utopian novel that describes life on the planetoid Pallas, where rubbery s

Ping-pong is the most popular racquet sport in the world. And no wonder: it is one of the few sports that is genuinely enjoyable to play at any skill level and at any age. From the fluorescent-lit bas

This book is the first complete documentation of the "Greenheads" series by Laylah Ali (born 1968), created between 1996 and 2005. Consisting of over 80 works, Ali's exquisitely rendered gouache-on-pa

"Examines the role that country storekeeper Samuel Rex of Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, played in the society and economy of the mid-Atlantic region from 1790 to 1807. Studies consumption patterns of

Straddling fine art and fashion photography, the German-born, London-based photographer Norbert Schoerner (born 1966) has presented his work in many different contexts, from international gallery show

Specially designed to parallel the material in Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition, this helpful workbook provides in-depth study and review of the ASHP content requirements for pharmac

After finding a lost address book, the artist sets out to understand its owner by randomly interviewing contacts to learn more about the personality and past of its owner.

Everett Singh must rescue his father from one of the billions of parallel universes where he has been banished, take care of himself and his crew in a frozen wasteland, and battle the villainous Charl

"Resonance and Silence" is the third volume in a series produced in collaboration between the Goetz Collection and Munich's Haus der Kunst. The theme of this latest installment is the role of sound, m