I remember the first time I got to play with Windows PowerShell—I had some spare time on my hands, and after reading a blog post, I quickly set off to download the unofficial pre-release bits that were available at the time. I originally had very low expectations about the tool—all I wanted was a shell that is up to par with its UNIX...
Mathematics is beautiful--and it can be fun and exciting as well as practical. Good Math is your guide to some of the most intriguing topics from two thousand years of mathematics: from Egyptian fractions to Turing machines; from the real meaning of numbers to proof trees, group symmetry, and mechanical computation. If you've ever...
Fearless Drawing is a fun and beautiful exercise and adventure book exploring how to rediscover the joy of drawing. There is a terrific fear attached to drawing, a frozen panic, a cry of "I can't draw!" Yet, embarking on these exciting drawing adventures will re-ignite the profound joy and artistic passion of drawing....
The Joy of Clojure, Second Edition is a deep look at the Clojure language. Fully updated for Clojure 1.6, this new edition goes beyond just syntax to show you the "why" of Clojure and how to write fluent Clojure code. You'll learn functional and declarative approaches to programming...
This book presents some of the key research undertaken by the members of
the International Federation of Classification Societies during the two years
since our last symposium. If the past is a guide to the future, these papers
contain the seeds of new ideas that will invigorate our field.
Convenient one-stop view of wireless networking including cellular networks, WiFi and WiMax, ad hoc networks, sensor networks, mesh networking, and the full range of options in between.
Over the past decade, the world has witnessed an explosion in the development and deployment of new wireless network technologies. From...
Now updated — the bestselling guide to a safe and healthy pregnancy
Are you pregnant, or hope to be? This friendly, reassuring guide continues its legacy of providing moms- and dads-to-be with expert advice on every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth — from conception to the delivery room to breastfeeding and...
"Reading Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is like eavesdropping on a conversation between Lao Tzu and Joseph Campbell—a pure pleasure to read!" —Deepak Chopra, M.D., coauthor of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and author of The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire
"Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is an enchanting piece...
What really sets the best managers above the rest? It’s their power to build a cadre of employees who have great inner work livesÂconsistently positive emotions; strong motivation; and favorable perceptions of the organization, their work, and their colleagues. The worst managers undermine inner work life, often...
