This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Groupware (CRIWG 2003). The conference was held in the city of Autrans, on the spectacular Vercors plateau in the foothills of the French Alps. The organizing committee could not have thought of a better setting to inspire lively discussions and reflection on...

The Seven Strategies of Master Presenters will help...

Joseph Wang, internationally renowned authority on electroanalytical techniques, thoroughly revises his acclaimed book to reflect the rapid growth the field has experienced in recent years. He...

"The Rough Guide to Mexico" is the essential travel guide to this vast, extraordinarily varied country. From the deserts of the north to the tropical jungles of Chaipas; from ancient pyramids to Mexico City's sophisticated club scene; and, from colonial cathedrals to spring break in Cancun; the Rough Guide provides comprehensive...

At first glance, it would seem that Mexico and the United States should have been good neighbors in the nineteenth century—they were both relatively young countries that had rebelled against a mother nation to establish republics. As they grew, they both had to deal with states with populations that believed that their...

Mark Hiss has lived in San Diego for more than a quarter of a century and has checked out the city's best hotels and restaurants in person. Get advice on all the San Diego highlights, from...

"Everyone knows that the globe is being changed by globalization, but what does it mean for the ordinary citizen or investor? Pran Tiku offers a clear and informative account of the opportunities that exist in six of the major new global economies. The book sizzles with...

Expand your world with the dozens of Google tools, applications, and services you'll find in this comprehensive book. Going well beyond the basics of search, this in-depth resource shows you how to access and apply every one of Google's features-things like Gmail, Google Maps, and...