The Opnet User Guide for Practical Computer Network Simulation

Whether you are a student taking an introductory MEMS course or a practising engineer who needs to get up to speed quickly on MEMS design, this practical guide provides the hands-on experience needed to design, fabricate and test MEMS devices. You will learn how to use foundry multi-project fabrication processes for low-cost MEMS projects, as well as computer-aided design tools (layout, modeling) that can be used for the design of MEMS devices. Numerous design examples are described and analysed, from fields including micro-mechanics, electrostatics, optical MEMS, thermal MEMS and fluidic MEMS. There's also a final chapter on packaging and testing MEMS devices, as well as exercises and design challenges at the end of every chapter. Solutions to the design challenge problems are provided online.

The most complete and up-to-date guide to XMPP available, this practical book provides everything users need to know about this open network protocol for real-time communication.

The first practical guide to linking business strategy with the art and science of user experience and online designIt has becoming increasingly clear that the big winners in the E-business arena are

Thoroughly revised and updated, this practical guide to Linux for systems and network administrators offers new sections on Red Hat Linux 7.0, the Linux 2.4 kernel, comparisons between Linux and the

Ben Goldstein's 30 Ideas on Inclusion in ELT is a user-friendly book for teachers and managers working with learners of all age groups in any context. It outlines a range of approaches that guide teachers to integrate inclusion into all aspects of their teaching practice, from methodological strategies and activities to materials analysis or creation. The book considers learner diversity from multiple perspectives, taking a holistic approach. It provides a range of easy-to-adopt ideas that support teachers to remove barriers and develop an environment in which all learners feel that they belong and can fulfill their potential. It includes an in-depth discussion of the concepts behind inclusion, examples of good practice and practical takeaways on topics such as understanding inclusion, methodology, the learning environment, materials and assessment.Key features*The ideas are divided into clear sections for easy navigation.*A glossary provides explanations of a wide range of key terms r

The new, updated 4th Edition of this positive guide is ideal for high-school students, post-secondary students, and anyone aiming to upgrade their study skills. Practical exercises and motivational qu

Written by Rob Hubbard and The eLearning Network this practical guide covers the twelve key areas of elearning:So what is elearning?Making the case for and evaluating the success of elearningBuild inh

Constraint logic programming lies at the intersection of logic programming, optimisation and artificial intelligence. It has proved a successful tool in many areas including production planning, transportation scheduling, numerical analysis and bioinformatics. Eclipse is one of the leading software systems that realise its underlying methodology. Eclipse is exploited commercially by Cisco, and is freely available and used for teaching and research in over 500 universities. This book has a two-fold purpose. It's an introduction to constraint programming, appropriate for one-semester courses for upper undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or for programmers wishing to master the practical aspects of constraint programming. By the end of the book, the reader will be able to understand and write constraint programs that solve complex problems. Second, it provides a systematic introduction to the Eclipse system through carefully-chosen examples that guide the reader throu

This new guide to French synonyms is the first to be produced specifically for English speaking students of French. Its aim is to enable them to develop, broaden, and enhance their awareness of the complexity and richness of French vocabulary by presenting, in an easily accessible form, information not readily available in traditional dictionaries. It contains a wide variety of material, including informal modes of expression as well as the formal, and practical vocabulary as well as literary language. The tabular layout is designed for maximum ease of reference, with English equivalents and sample French contexts for each French item. There are two indexes enabling the user quickly to locate any given French or English word.