A book that bridges the gap between the communities of network and Grid experts.
Grid Networks describes the convergence of advanced networking technologies and Grid technologies, with special focus on their symbiotic relationship and the resulting new opportunities. Grid technology is applicable to many...
This volume contains the accepted papers from the 3rd International School and Symposium on Advanced Distributed Systems held in Guadalajara, Mexico, January 24–30, 2004. This event was organized by the teams made up of members of CINVESTAV Guadalajara, CUCEI, the Computer Science Department of the Centre of Research and...
There are many challenges facing organizations today as they incorporate electronic marketing methods into their strategy. Advances in Electronic Marketing examines these challenges within three major themes: the global environment, the strategic/technological realm, and the buyer behavior of online consumers. Each chapter raises important issues,...
An invited collection of peer-reviewed papers surveying key areas of Roger Needham's distinguished research career at Cambridge University and Microsoft Research.
From operating systems to distributed computing, many of the world's leading researchers provide insight into the latest concepts and theoretical insights--many of which are...
With ACT! 2005, you?ve already purchased the most comprehensive contact management software available. Now you?ve found the perfect resource to ensure that you get the most out of your investment! "Managing Contacts with ACT! 2005" is a one-of-a-kind guide to successful contact management. By working through several hands-on tasks, you?ll...
The goal of this book is twofold. First, it explains the principles and physical mechanisms of Floating Gate device operations. Second, starting from a general overview on Compact Modeling issues, it illustrates features and details of a complete Compact Model of a Floating Gate device, the building block of Flash Memories, one of the...
This book provides an overview of the X Window System focusing on characteristics that have significant impact on the development of both application programs and widgets. We pay special attention to applications that go beyond graphical user interfaces (GUIs); therefore we discuss issues affecting video games, visualization and imaging programs,...
Current discoveries and research into bioactive natural products
Medicinal Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products provides a much-needed survey of bioactive natural products and their applications in medicinal chemistry. This comprehensive reference features articles by some of the world's leading scientists in the...
A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Your Nonprofit Compete Successfully
In this important resource, acclaimed nonprofit consultant, author, educator, and speaker David La Piana shows nonprofit leaders how they can increase the likelihood of organizational success by tapping into the power of competitive strategy. Play to Win demonstrates how your...
"Given his extensive background in an industrial setting as a team leader at the PPG Chlor-Alkali Plant in Louisiana and the safety course that he taught for AIChE with the well-known safety expert Trevor Kletz, the quantity of information of a practical nature contained in this book is not surprising." - Gary Bennett,...
By using this book with Visual Studio® .NET you’ll come to understand the fundamentals of the C# language and learn to program the .NET Framework. We’ll help you succeed – from your first steps in the language up to the point where you are ready to write real world C# applications.
This comprehensive compendium provides a broad and thorough investigation of all aspects of programming with ASP.NET. Entirely revised and updated for the Golden Release of .NET, this book will give you the information you need to master ASP.NET and build dynamic, successful, enterprise Web applications.
