Remote communities are at a disadvantage when it comes to seeking better education, better jobs, and higher levels of civic participation. Governments around the world have recognised the damage...

Recent studies from IDC indicate that the Wi-Fi wireless LAN market will likely account for ninety percent of projected LAN equipment revenues by...

The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet is the first book to offer simple, practical steps for striking the proper balance between miraculous omega-3 fats and the less-healthy omega-6 fats to get the most out of your diet. Armed with the practical information in The Ultimate...

Toxicogenomics is a new, dynamic and very promising field that can help optimize toxicity analyses and streamline research into active substances. It is of interest not only for basic research and development, but also from a legal and ethical perspective. Here, experts from all the fields mentioned will find solid information provided by an...

The 16th LPAR event was held in Africa for the very first time, signalling a bright future for a conference with a glowing history. For many years it was a goal of the steering committee to hold LPAR in Africa and the enthusiasm for our presence far exceeded our expectations. With the help of local organiser Waly Faye, LPAR integrated itself...

ICALP 2011, the 38th edition of the International Colloquium on Automata, Languages and Programming, was held in Z¨urich, Switzerland, during July 4–8, 2011. ICALP is a series of annual conferences of the European Association for Theoretical Computer Science (EATCS) which first took place in 1972. This year, the ICALP...

Microdisplays are tiny, high-resolution electronic displays, designed for use in magnifying optical systems such as HDTV projectors and near-eye personal viewers. As a result of research and development into this field, Microdisplays are   incorporated in a variety of visual electronics, notably new 3G portable communications devices,...