The Engine of Complexity

Revealing the many guises of the steam engine, and how it changed over time to revolutionize British industrial historyThis is the story of a machine that began as a crude device used only for pumping

A bestselling Golden Book about fire engines and fire fighters is now available as a sturdy board book. This exciting, classic story, originally published in 1950, has captivated generations of childr

From hand pumpers to the sweeping fenders of the '30s and '40s and into the age of modern high-tech big-rigs, this colorful and nostalgic collection brings together many of the finest names in America

Something strange is happening at the Blue Mountain Quarry, and Thomas the Tank Engine is digging for answers! Little boys ages 3-6 will thrill to this Step 2 reader adventure based on the newest Thom

The heart has consistently captured the human imagination. It has been singled out as a cultural icon, the repository of our deepest religious and artistic impulses, the organ whose steady functioning

A complete treatment of fundamentals and recent advances in complexity theory Complexity theory studies the inherent difficulties of solving algorithmic problems by digital computers. This comprehensi

Presents a large number of recent research results previously unavailable in book form. Initially deals with the wee-known computation models, and goes on to special types of circuits, parallel comput

This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller's railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling f

"I think I can! I think I can!" This well-loved classic tale of the Little Blue Engine who isn't afraid to try has and will continue to inspire and entertain generations of children.

TO CELEBRATE THOMAS' enormous popularity, Random House proudly presents this stunning gift box, which contains all 26 of the originalThomas books in their original format! Small, classic volumes, whic

Beinhocker (a senior advisor to McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm) has written this work in order to introduce a broad audience to what he believes is a revolutionary new paradigm i

A first guide to the essentials of Tibetan Buddhism by the creator of the Sounds True cassette series outlines an accessible, eleven-step system for pursuing happiness and enlightenment using a metaph

This book solves several mathematical problems in the areas of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and parallel computation. In particular, it describes optimal layouts for the shuffle-exchange graph,

There’s a rumor out that Sir Topham Hatt is going to get rid of the trains! James learns a lesson about bragging, and Percy saves the day when there is a wedding on the Island of Sodor. This endearing

This fun book in the shape of a fire engine has four wheels so little drivers can race them anywhere. The big, tough wheels actually grip, and the beautiful, full color photographs inside are captione

The Little Engine That Could, the star of the classic story by Watty Piper, has chug, chug, chugged her way into children's imaginations for nearly seventy years. Now this beloved character is a brightly colored windup train that zooms along four different grooved tracks in this new Motor Book?. The oversized board book retells the beloved story of the little blue engine that rescues a trainload of toys, bringing them over the mountain to the boys and girls on the other side. Each spread features a uniquely shaped track-the third spread unfolds to nearly two feet in length-along which the Little Engine windup toy travels as she makes her way over the mountain, uttering that famous refrain, "I think I can! I think I can! I think I can!" After play, the windup train can be popped back into the molded clamshell for easy storage. The bright, updated artwork and the inventive new format are sure to bring this timeless story to a whole new generation of fans.

Cruikshank (co-founder of a Boston communications consulting firm) and Sicilia (business history, U. of Maryland) tell the inspiring model business tale based upon interviews and archival sources of h

"A realm lies there of forms to explore and harmonies to discover." --David Ruelle, codiscoverer of strange attractorsStrange attractors are hidden islands of stability, subtle patterns of order at th

James the Red Engine rushes under the bridge to take freight cars to the Yard, but he is going too fast and falls off the track into a field of cows. Thomas saves the day by bringing a special breakdo

What do you get when you combine an all-time classic and a tiny format? The perfect gift for giving. Share the story of the little blue engine with your pint-sized reader.

The Complexity of Robot Motion Planning makes original contributions both to robotics and to the analysis of algorithms. In this groundbreaking monograph John Canny resolves long-standing problems con

A practicing architect discusses the theoretical background of modern architecture

Ken Segall, bestselling author of Insanely Simple shows how any company can leverage the power of simplicity--based on exclusive insights from business leaders around the world In Insanely Simple

Our socio-economic systems continue to grow and evolve. We need to acknowledge that, consequently, our decisions often fail--they are ineffective and create unexpected side effects. The speed of execu

The 6th Edition of TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE is a comprehensive learning package designed to build automotive skills in both classroom and shop settings. Following current NATE

In the second of Tundra's Great Idea series, biographies for children who are just starting to read, Monica Kulling presents the life of an extraordinary man.There were few opportunities for the son o

This book offers a window into a realm not often seen even by many sophisticated investors and policymakers—the methods, insights, and predictions of Wall Street’s top market economists. These highly

Automotive Technology: The Electronic Classroom is a complete teaching/learning system using text and multimedia resources for a computer centered approach. Each volume in the series consists of a hig

A picture book provides beginning readers with a collection of three colorfully illustrated tales based on the popular television show, Shining Time Station. Original.

James, the vain little engine, makes fun of his friends' appearance, until he receives a much-needed lesson, in an easy-to-read story collection that also includes "Percy and the Signal," "Bertie's Ch

Volume 2 of the two-volume set Advanced direct injection combustion engine technologies and development investigates diesel DI combustion engines, which despite their commercial success are facing eve

Direct injection enables precise control of the fuel/air mixture so that engines can be tuned for improved power and fuel economy. This must be balanced against increased equipment costs and emissions

This work explains the rise of social and political complexity in the area of the confluence of the Shashi and Limpopo Rivers in southern Africa between around AD 900 and 1300.

Details the history of the company from the Internet search engine created by two friends to a public corporation earning advertising revenue through its many services, including email, social network

Any Star Wars fan can mimic Darth Vader's voice or Chewbacca's roar with ease. But how many of them would be able to identify the lion's roar used in the sound of the Millenium Falcon's engine? In thi

In a world facing increasing complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty, it is both good and necessary to be reminded of deeper truths and practical principles for creating lasting change. Winner of the N

In this book Jonathan Garner and his colleagues at Credit Suisse First Boston, argue that by 2014 the Chinese consumer will likely have displaced the US consumer as the engine of growth in the global

A historical account of the development of engines, from Newcomen's and Watt's steam engines through the Daimler-Benz DB601. Discusses such aspects as piston and cylinder problems, engine life, coolin

Continuing his exploration of the organization of complexity and the science of design, this new edition of Herbert Simon's classic work on artificial intelligence adds a chapter that sorts out the c