Ensure today's most timely computer concepts are engaging and applicable with the integrated technology and proven visual approach found within Parsons/Oja's COMPUTER CONCEPTS, ILLUSTRATED INTRODUCTORY, 7E, ENHANCED. This new Enhanced Edition uses signature two-page spreads and more integrated technology than ever before to appeal to readers at all levels -- whether they are new to computers or…
Readers of the first edition of this innovative book will benefit from the increased coverage of pipelining and storage, the comprehensive presentation of caches and new chapters--including shared memory multiprocessing and networking technology--presented in this new edition. The book will benefit anyone involved in building computers.
Composite materials can lead to lighter, stronger, more durable, and better thermally performing buildings that have new formal possibilities. This book, the first to be published about this new class of materials as used in architecture, describes the technology underpinning composite materials, assesses their applicability to architecture, and surveys notable built examples throughout the glo…
Foreword by Arthur Drexler. Introduction by Vincent Scully.
This text introduces students to a select set of leading theories in the communication field and demonstrates how these theories apply to their lives. Chapters group theories coherently so that students can compare and contrast different approaches to particular interests in the field (for example: relationships, performance, language and mass communication).
Now in its 11th edition, this text has become an indispensable information resource for business, government, and academia. Every chapter has been completely rewritten to reflect the latest developments and market statistics.
This best–selling, easy to read book offers the most complete discussion on the theories and principles behind today′s most advanced communications systems. Throughout, Haykin emphasizes the statistical underpinnings of communication theory in a complete and detailed manner. Readers are guided though topics ranging from pulse modulation and passband digital transmission to random processes …
Communication in Everyday Life, Second Edition remains the only introductory communication book to explore fundamental concepts, theories, and skills aimed at helping readers apply the material to their personal and professional lives – with a thematic integration of the relational perspective and a focus on demonstrating its direct relevance to their own everyday communication. Steve Duck an…
Society seems to be tied irrevocably to long-term patterns of resource use, and to producing unassimilatable waste, emissions, and ongoing environmental degradation. There also are seemingly irresolvable dilemmas between humanity and nature, society and ecology, and utility and beauty, where each decision we make seems to cause some harm. To change from our present path and resolve these, we mu…
This text serves as an introduction to networking technologies, providing an overview of topics and teaching their relevance to business and the Internet. Using a simple illustrated storytelling approach, it provides readers with a comprehensive reference to networking concepts.
Author's account as a success entrepreneur and the future of entrepreneurship in Indonesia.
“A refreshing message . . . from someonewho has fought many corporate wars.”—The New York Times With the latest stories from D’Alessandro’s neverendingcollection of corporate derring-do and newinsight on the global battlefield, the nationally bestsellingCareer Warfare is more essential than ever whennavigating your way to success. “D’Alessandro dares to speak the truth. If you don…