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
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
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
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
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 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
Acquisition and Performance of Sports Skills provides students with the theoretical and practical background that is necessary for an understanding of the basics of skill acquisition and performance.
Acquisition and Performance of Sports Skills provides students with the theoretical and practical background that is necessary for an understanding of the basics of skill acquisition and performance.
This highly successful and scholarly book introduces students with diverse backgrounds to the various types of mathematical analysis that are commonly needed in scientific computing. The subject of nu
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
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
Costume has the power to stun audiences with its beauty and pageantry, to create an authentic reality, and even to shock and disturb. This unique overview of costume for performance explores the ways
"Noted sports performance expert and bestselling author of Core Performance, Verstegen reveals the training program he uses with elite athletes and U.S. Special Operations Forces. As founder and pres
One of the hottest new trends is to drive a vintage Japanese performance car, learn performance upgrades with this book. Whether it's a Datsun 510 or 240Z, an early '70s Mazda RX2, or an early Toyota
The political, social, and economic upheaval of the early twentieth century generated an extraordinary range of proposals for the future as successive generations grappled with issues of organizing va
This important new book provides operators of industrial gas turbines with a review of the principles of gas turbine operation and how they can be used to predict and improve turbine performance. The
"Provides sound advice that managers can actually practice!"- Marshall Goldsmith Winner of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Award of Excellence for 2008 Sel
"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
High Performance Loudspeakers, Sixth Edition is a fully revised and updated version of the highly successful guide to the design and specifications of high quality loudspeakers and loudspeaker systems
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Although often loathed by supervisors and subordinates alike, appraisals are necessary precursors of performance improvement. This helpful collection examines the employee review process from many ang
Boost individual and team performance with this indispensable guide! From one of the world s foremost game designers comes a?book that contains a collection of newly-designed and field-tested games.
Financial modeling is essential for determining a company's current value and projecting its future performance, yet few books explain how to build models for accurately interpreting financial stateme
Robert Littell is a master storyteller of the highest caliber in the ranks of John le CarrAc, Len Deighton, and Graham Greene. The Once and Future Spy is a tale of espionage and counterespionage that
This book brings together contributions from scholars across the humanities.A wide-ranging exploration of the interface between performance and nature. Examines the use and usefulness of ideas of R
You can achieve performance levels once thought unattainableÐbut only when managers and workers establish clear lines of communication, and understand how their jobs contribute to the goals of bot
Every manager is responsible for cost and performance management in one form or another. This book provides an unbiased survey and explanation of the cost and performance management approaches and met
Power Generation Retrofitting – Optimizing Power Plant Performance reviews the experience of previous retrofitting projects and assesses the options currently available from power plant and equipment
Today's leading visionaries discuss the future of information technologyHow will E-commerce and E-consumers interact in 2020? What will the relationship between man and machine, man and information, a
Your Oracle career starts here! Ideal for those new to Oracle technology, this officially authorized guide teaches new DBAs the essentials of keeping an Oracle database running at top performance. You
The first comprehensive guide to Continuous Performance Test techniquesContinuous Performance Tests (CPTs) are used in the ongoing diagnosis and treatment monitoring of children and adults with Attent
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
Collection of articles, including 3 seminal articles on the balanced scorecard by Kaplan & Norton, addresses the challenges of evaluating performance measures & aligning your coporate strategy accordi
Improve team performance with the power of the Enneagram!This program will help you apply the power of the Enneagram in a team environment. Using results from the Inventory and Profile, you can draw a
The performance of companies is the major driving force behind the wealth of nations, yet it is a complex phenomenon to predict and understand. This concise and stimulating book examines how the exter
Teams are the key to improving performance in all kinds of organizations. Yet today's business leaders consistently overlook opportunities to exploit their potential, confusing teams with teamwork, e
In addition to enumerating nearly every high performance polymeric material available, it provides detailed information on their methods of manufacture, properties and uses. Includes coverage of the n
High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Biotechnology Edited by William S. Hancock This important book details the broad range of analytical techniques that have made HPLC so successful in the sep
Looks at past predictions of the future, discusses how x-rays, radio, nuclear energy, and plastic were expected to change the future, and considers the impact of skyscrapers, computers, and electricit
