Software Engineering and Computer Systems

From graphic novel superstar (and former computer programming teacher) and New York Timesbestselling author Gene Luen Yang, Secret Coders: Potions & Parameters is the fifth volume in a wildly entertai

The wonders of engineering revealed--by the inspirational female engineer behind The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building.While our cities are full of incredible engineering feats, most of us live with little idea of what goes into creating the built environment, let alone how a new building goes up, what it is constructed upon, or how it remains standing.In Built, star structural engineer Roma Agrawal explains how construction has evolved from the mud huts of our ancestors to skyscrapers of steel that reach into the sky. She unearths how humans have tunneled through solid mountains; how we've walked across the widest of rivers, and tamed nature's precious water resources. She tells vivid tales of the visionaries who created the groundbreaking materials used to build the Pantheon and the Eiffel Tower; and explains how careful engineering can minimize tragedies like the collapse of the Quebec Bridge. Interweaving science, history, illustrations, and personal stories, Built offers a

For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. &n

For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. &n

Project Darwin is a large-scale nature science art creation project for the purpose of restoring the extinct biological systems on the planet. Initiated by science artist Mr ZHAO Chuang and popular

What do you think is the most amazing machine in the universe? A superconductor? The modern computer? A rocket ship? Think again: It’s the human body!Astonishingly intricate and complex, your body gro

HOLIDAY HIDEOUT When computer expert Arden DeMarco hacks secret files and discovers evidence of treason, a price is put on her head. What started as a mission to help a friend is now a fight for

An incredible true tale of espionage and engineering set at the height of the Cold War—a mix between The Hunt for Red October and Argo—about how the CIA, the U.S. Navy, and a crazy billionaire spent s

內容簡介:MTA(Microsoft Technology Associate)認證，可以落實與驗證個人在技術發展生涯中，所需要的專業核心技能與知識。 MTA Software Development Fundamentals (C#) EXAM 98-361 ＊應具備核心軟體開發技能，並有使用C#的經驗。 ＊應試者應在「瞭解核心程式設計、 瞭解物件導向程式設計、瞭解一般軟體開發、瞭解Web應

The fascinating life and times of one of the foremost intellects of the twentieth century: Claude Shannon—the neglected architect of the information age whose insights stand behind every computer buil

THE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE SCORE—including 6 computer-adaptive practice tests (the MOST CATs on the market!) for realistic preparation!Techniques That Actually Work.• Powerful t

The former head of the Sante Fe Institute, visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent systems and networks. The term “complexity” can be

What a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is ?away”? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and we’ve had to figure out what to do with it. What a Waste! explores the history of garbage from earliest times to today, covering subjects including dumps, human waste, water pollution, ?problem” garbage, and modern ?throwaway” culture. From islands made out of 5,000-year-old garbage in the Florida Everglades and sophisticated waste-disposal systems in ancient Pakistan to ?fatbergs” the size of a city bus in sewers today, What a Waste! delves into the fascinating, weird, and often disgusting world of garbage, and shows why it’s a growing problem. Creative solutions are showcased, like Repair Cafés to fix broken items, grocery stores that specialize in ?imperfect” fruits and vegetables, and filtration systems in Kenya made from discarded water bottles. With an inviting presentation including hand-lettering and

In the latest Ali Reynolds mystery from New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance, Ali takes to the high seas with her husband.Roger McGeary, a brilliant software engineer, has gifted himself with

Travel through the mysterious Forbidden Forest in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read book based on Sony Pictures Animation’s all-new, fully computer animated feature film, Smurfs: The Lost Village. Smurfs: Th

Travel through the mysterious Forbidden Forest in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read book based on Sony Pictures Animation’s all-new, fully computer animated feature film, Smurfs: The Lost Village.Smurfs: The

An introduction to the science and practice of autonomous robots that reviews over 300 current systems and examines the underlying technology.Autonomous robots are intelligent machines capable of perf

The second edition of Steven W. Blume's bestseller provides a comprehensive treatment of power technology for the non-electrical engineer working in the electric power industryThis book aims to give non-electrical professionals a fundamental understanding of large interconnected electrical power systems, better known as the “Power Grid”, with regard to terminology, electrical concepts, design considerations, construction practices, industry standards, control room operations for both normal and emergency conditions, maintenance, consumption, telecommunications and safety. The text begins with an overview of the terminology and basic electrical concepts commonly used in the industry then it examines the generation, transmission and distribution of power. Other topics discussed include energy management, conservation of electrical energy, consumption characteristics and regulatory aspects to help readers understand modern electric power systems. This second edition features:New sections

The natural world is infinitely complex and hierarchically structured, with smaller units forming the components of progressively larger systems: molecules make up cells, cells comprise tissues and or

This is the completely renewed edition of the standard reference book Wayshowing, published in 2005. This new edition by Per Mollerop is fully updated with digital signage systems and has much more to

In this book, Vaclav Smil argues that power density is a key determinant of the nature and dynamics of energy systems. Any understanding of complex energy systems must re

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The bestselling author of The Art of Possibility returns with a new vision for achieving true human fulfillmentIn this powerful and inspiring book, family systems therapist and executive coach Rosamun

(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). When MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) first appeared in 1983, it was the glue that connected musical instruments to a computer, computers to controll

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Modelling for the Camera pays tribute to two important systems of architectural representation: the model and the photograph. Rescuing over 100 original photographs of outstanding models--some eventua

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From prime ministers and presidents to kings and queens, governments around the world are diverse and intricate.Who's in Charge? investigates the world's political systems and presents them to kids in

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Drawing for Urban Design explores a wide range of ways to represent the city, from freehand sketching to sophisticated computer models. Architects and urban planners need to describecities in the cour

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International contributors in library science, collection development, data protection, informatics, information systems, and strategic information management offer case studies on latest innovati

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In the anonymous office park of a modern software company, Henry Hurt is a man in the middle: of life, of career, of self-assessment. Mired in his corporate responsibilities, Henry's deathless office

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Arguably the most famous bridge in the world, Tower Bridge was built in the late nineteenth century and immediately acclaimed as a feat of Victorian engineering. Designed to ease road traffic while ma

The remarkable achievements that modern science has made in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering contrast sharply with our limited knowledge of the huma

We live in a global society, wherein our dependence on our neighbors is growing more intensely each year. Technology, travel, and interdependent economic systems require that nations know more and sha