Grid Computing

Posted 09 Mar 2010
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According to John Patrick, IBM’s vice-president for Internet strategies, “thenext big thing will be grid computing.”The purpose of this book will be to describe several interesting and uniqueaspects of this exciting new topic. Grid Computing is a type of parallel anddistributed system set-up that enables and encourages the sharing ofgeographically dispersed resources. In many ways, it represents theconvergence of supercomputing and web services. The book highlights manyachievements in this innovative computer science field, and it is intended to beof value to a wide spectrum of readers around the world regardless. IBM israpidly establishing itself as the global leader in the topic of Grid Computing.This book no… More >> Grid Computing

Off The Grid Homes: Case Studies for Sunstainable Living

Posted 08 Mar 2010
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An in-depth look at the strategies employed in sustainable home design.
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Grid and Cloud Computing: A Business Perspective on Technology and Applications

Posted 08 Mar 2010
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In today’s dynamic business environment, IT departments are under permanent pressure to meet two divergent requirements: to reduce costs and to support business agility with higher flexibility and responsiveness of the IT infrastructure. Grid and Cloud Computing enable a new approach towards IT. They enable increased scalability and more efficient use of IT based on virtualization of heterogeneous and distributed IT resources. This book provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Grids and Clouds and of how companies can benefit from them. A wide array of topics is covered, e.g. business models and legal aspects. The applicability of Grids and Clouds in companies is illustrated with four cases of… More >> Grid and Cloud Computing: A Business Perspective on Technology and Applications

Anti-Gravity and the World Grid

Posted 07 Mar 2010
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Learn the purpose of ley lines and ancient megalithic structures located on the grid. Discover how the grid made the Philadelphia Experiment possible. Explore Coral Castle and other mysteries including acoustic levitation, Tesla shields and Scalar wave weaponry…. More >> Anti-Gravity and the World Grid

Eating Off the Grid: storing and cooking foods without electricity

Posted 07 Mar 2010
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A user-friendly cookbook for making meals from scratch using basic foods that require no refrigeration or freezing. Beginning chapters offer advice on non-electric cooking and cooling alternatives, as well as complete ingredient and utensil lists that cover all recipes. Separate chapters for stovetop and baked main dishes and breads accomodate different cooking appliances. Recipe nutrition information and exchanges are included for diabetics and others with special dietary needs. A sample four-week meal plan and accompanying grocery list for a family of four, along with guidelines to help you create your own meal plan, help you combine the recipes to begin “eating off the grid.”… More >> Eating Off the Grid: storing and cooking foods without electricity

Middleware Management with Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 10g R5

Posted 07 Mar 2010
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Monitor, diagnose, and maximize the system performance of Oracle Fusion Middleware solutions Manage your Oracle Fusion Middleware and non-Oracle middleware applications effectively and efficiently using Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid ConrolImplement proactive monitoring to maximize application performanceBest practices and troubleshooting tips to manage your middleware and SOA applications for optimal service levels and reduced down time from Oracle Product ManagersA Hands-on tutorial detailing Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control’s management of Middleware In Detail Today’s IT environment is very complex, encompassing a myriad of technologies and middleware platforms. Many organizations have la… More >> Middleware Management with Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 10g R5

Grid Computing for Developers

Posted 07 Mar 2010
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Learn the Future of Computing Today! Many industry analysts believe that Grid computing will be the next big wave in technology. It is so promising that major technology companies such as IBN, Microsoft, Oracle, and Sun are allocating significant quantities of resources for Grid research and development. A Developer’s Guide to Grid Computing explores the evolution of Grid computing from the early distributed computer paradigm to the modern Grid environments. Most of today’s Grid environments will be examined including OGSA, Resource Managers, and MPI. The book also explores today’s de facto standards for Grid computing including a comprehensive guide to the Globus Toolkit for developers covering instal… More >> Grid Computing for Developers

Cruciverbalism: A Crossword Fanatic’s Guide to Life in the Grid

Posted 06 Mar 2010
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  • ISBN13: 9780060890605
  • Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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For the millions of people who do crosswords, the person behind the puzzle is always something of a mystery. What puzzler wouldn’t want to know how a constructor thinks when putting together a puzzle? Or the secret rules that guide the selections of clues and answers? Or how to outsmart the constructor by understanding his mindset? A few tips about how to improve solving skills wouldn’t hurt, either. Putting it all together in an accessible and witty “guide to life in the grid” is just what everybody wants and needs. CRUCIVERBALISM will help people become better solvers and have more fun doing crosswords. It will also pull back the curtain on puzzle–making itself, outlining the history of crosswords, showing … More >> Cruciverbalism: A Crossword Fanatic’s Guide to Life in the Grid

Basics Design: Grids

Posted 05 Mar 2010
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  • ISBN13: 9782940373772
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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The how and why of using grids in graphic design * Packed with case studies and illuminating examples * Seventh title in a top-selling series The seventh book in the award-winning Basics Design series, Grids focuses on the construction and ordering of the page and screen through use of the grid. This book explores how to construct grids–and, more fundamentally–why the designer should construct grids. Through detailed investigation of the principles behind grid design, this book informs and advances the reader’s understanding of this key design component, allowing designers to compose grids with ease and precision for any situation. Case studies, concise text, technical explanations, and diagrams, plus a ref… More >> Basics Design: Grids

Ball Grid Array Technology

Posted 05 Mar 2010
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