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This survey of the field of modern electronic media include ... Read more

This survey of the field of modern electronic media includes the new technologies, regulations, programming, and competition that affect our world and the broadcasting industry. The text conveys the excitement of the industry in a readable text that makes even the most difficult information understandable. This edition addresses the latest trends and debates in the field, including satellite radio and new terrestrial digital radio, ipods and podcasting, the growth of Google, and cable and internet advertising . Minimize

This survey of the field of modern electronic media include ... Read more

This survey of the field of modern electronic media includes the new technologies, regulations, programming, and competition that affect our world and the broadcasting industry. The text conveys the excitement of the industry in a highly accessible style that makes even the most difficult information understandable. Minimize

“Network professionals who are looking to deploy triple-pla ... Read more

“Network professionals who are looking to deploy triple-play service provider networks will find this book a useful tool.” –Michael Newbery, IP Architect, TelstraClear Limited   “This book provides a wealth of information on current and future broadband architectures, services, and deployments. It will serve both experienced technical experts needing a comprehensive reference, as well as those needing a concise explanation of broadband access architectures and multi-play services.” –Sanjay Wadhwa, Product Line Manager, IP Edge Products, Juniper Networks   “This book is a thorough guide for anyone involved with triple-play networks. Its multivendor approach and references to the latest standards from the DSL Forum and the IETF makes it a must-have for anyone involved in broadband access networks.” –Andrea Lasagna, Data & Video Services Manager, FASTWEB   Service providers are increasingly focused on delivering triple-play bundles that incorporate Internet, video, and VoIP services–as well as multi-play bundles containing even more advanced services. Broadband Network Architectures is the first comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and managing the networks that make triple-play services possible.   Hellberg, Greene, and Boyes present their field-tested industry best practices and objectively evaluate the tradeoffs associated with key up-front architectural decisions that balance the complexities of bundled services and sophisticated traffic policies. Broadband Network Architectures not only documents what is possible on this rapidly changing field of networking, but it also details how to divide Internet access into these more sophisticated services with specialized Quality of Service handling.   Coverage includes  ·    An in-depth introduction to next-generation triple-play services: components, integration, and business connectivity ·    Triple-play backbone design: MPLS, Layer 3 VPNs, and Broadband Network Gateways (BNGs)/Broadband Remote Access Servers (B-RAS) ·    Protocols and strategies for integrating BNGs into robust triple-play networks ·    Triple-play access network design: DSLAM architectures, aggregation networks, transport, and Layer 2 tunneling ·    VLAN-per-customer versus service-per-VLAN architectures: advantages and disadvantages ·    PPP or DHCP: choosing the right access protocol ·    Issues associated with operating in wholesale, unbundled environments ·    IP addressing and subscriber session management ·    Broadband network security, including Denial of Service attacks and VoIP privacy ·    The future of wireless broadband: IMS, SIP, and non-SIP based fixed mobile convergence and wireless video   Contents Foreword  Preface  About the Authors  Chapter 1          A History of Broadband Networks  Chapter 2          Next Generation Triple-Play Services  Chapter 3          Designing a Triple-Play Backbone  Chapter 4          Designing a Triple-Play Access Network Chapter 5          Choosing the Right Access Protocol Chapter 6          Evolutions in Last Mile Broadband Access  Chapter 7          Wholesale Broadband Networks Chapter 8          Deploying Quality of Service  Chapter 9          The Future of Wireless Broadband  Chapter 10        Managing IP Addressing  Chapter 11        Dynamic User Session Control Chapter 12        Security in Broadband Networks    Appendix A       Glossary of Acronyms and Key Terms  Appendix B       Glossary of Packet Diagrams  Index      Minimize

An essential reference for deploying IPv6 in broadband netw ... Read more

An essential reference for deploying IPv6 in broadband networksWith the exponential growth of the Internet and increasing number of end users, service providers are increasingly looking for ways to expand their networks to meet the scalability requirements of the growing number of Internet-ready appliances or "always-on" devices. This book bridges a gap in the literature by providing coverage of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), specifically in broadband access networks. The authors, who are Cisco Certified Internetworking Experts (CCIE), provide comprehensive and first-rate coverage of:IPv6 drivers in broadband networksIPv6 deployment in Cable, DSL, ETTH, and Wireless networksConfiguring and troubleshooting IPv6 gateway routers and hostConfiguring and troubleshooting IPv6 edge routersConfiguring and troubleshooting IPv6 provisioning serversThe authors also discuss challenges faced by service providers and how IPv6 addresses these issues. Additionally, the book is complemented with examples throughout to further facilitate readers' comprehension and a real large-scale IPv6 BB SP case study is presented. Deploying IPv6 in Broadband Access Networks is essential reading for network operators, network design engineers and consultants, network architects, and members of the networking community. Minimize

This book presents a collection of writings on Aikido and Y ... Read more

This book presents a collection of writings on Aikido and Yoga to students that are at an introductory level. It allows the students an opportunity to learn about the history, philosophy, and purpose of Aikido and Yoga as components of the science of kinesiology. In passing Assembly Bill 1725 and Title 5 of the California Education Code, the California State Legislature requires that all classes taught in the Community Colleges of the State of California must have a written component. This book satisfies that requirement for Aikido and Yoga within the Department of Kinesiology. Minimize

This easy-to-use guide is an ideal reference for anyone see ... Read more

This easy-to-use guide is an ideal reference for anyone seeking employment in the health care industry. Users learn how to compose an effective resume and cover letter, properly complete an employment application, pursue and research job leads, and prepare for interviews. This comprehensive manual also includes advice on how to leave a health care job gracefully, write a resignation letter, secure references, and offers suggestions for dealing with lay-offs, downsizing, or termination in a positive way. CD-ROM that Accompanies How to Get a Job in Health Care includes: four resumes, a Cover Letter Planner with three cover letters, a Job Search Planner, an Interview Planner a Post-Interview Letter Planner an exit conversation, a resignation letter, a reference letter and a Job Offer Evaluator. Minimize

Peer-to-Peer Video Streaming describes novel solutions to e ... Read more

Peer-to-Peer Video Streaming describes novel solutions to enhance video quality, increase robustness to errors, and reduce end-to-end latency in video streaming systems. This book will be of use to both academics and professionals as it presents thorough coverage and solutions for current issues with Video Streaming and Peer-to-Peer architectures. The book provides an overview of today’s state-of-the art video streaming technology. It presents adaptive video coding and streaming techniques for performance enhancement of conventional client-server systems and P2P multicast. The detailed appendix incorporates various additional experiments. Minimize

This pracical manual offers essential information and guida ... Read more

This pracical manual offers essential information and guidance for anyone involved with ADA issues in higher education settings. Fundamental principles and actual clinical and administrative procedures are outlined for evaluating, documenting, and accomodating awide range of mental and physical impairments. Contributors draw upon extensive hands-on experience with managing ADA issues. Throughout, chapters provides helpful diagnositc roadmaps, sample reports, and resource listings. The paperback edition features a new preface and an updated chapter on legal issues, elucidating the practical impact of significant recent supreme court rulings. Minimize

The long awaited next book from legendary Syd Mead has fina ... Read more

The long awaited next book from legendary Syd Mead has finally arrived after nine years. Loyal fans and art enthusiasts will rejoice in being able to view what Syd Mead has been imagining for nearly the past decade. Having illustrated the future for us for the past 40 years, Syd Mead continues to amaze and surprise us with his stunning pieces no matter how much of the future we have seen from the start of his career to present day. Looking through his unrivaled artwork, we still find ourselves continuously waiting for his future to be in our present. Images from countless conceptual projects as well as realized ones will be included in this fantastic visual voyage into the future with the one and only Visual Futurist, Syd Mead. This first edition limited hardcover will not be available again.   Minimize

You need to maintain clients, servers and networks, while a ... Read more

You need to maintain clients, servers and networks, while acquiring new skills. Foundations of Cent OS Linux: Enterprise Linux On the Cheap covers a free, unencumbered Linux operating system within the Red Hat lineage, but it does not assume you have a Red Hat Enterprise Linux license. Now you can learn CentOS Linux, the most powerful and popular of all Red Hat clones, keep maintaining your network at work, and become an Red Hat Certified Engineer, all just for the cost of this book. Introduces CentOS Linux and Fedora clients as equals to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Sets up CentOS as a secure, high–performance web services back end Prepares you for the RHCE examination, but does not assume an RHEL installation Table of Contents Installation BASH Client/Host Configuration Data Storage Management User Management X Window System Package Management Basic Linux Security Advanced Security Network Security Network Services Open Source Databases Linux Web Services File Sharing Services Linux Mail Servers Directory Services The Linux Kernel Linux Virtualization Linux Troubleshooting Minimize

Explaining how to take a company to the next level and stay ... Read more

Explaining how to take a company to the next level and stay a step ahead of the competition in any market cycle, this book reveals how to fully use tools to target and develop for lifestyles, take advantage of available sites, and apply best practices from other countries. It covers small and large companies, those working in a single local market, as well as those national in scope. Minimize

Ideal for nurses in busy practice settings, this innovative ... Read more

Ideal for nurses in busy practice settings, this innovative, easy-to-use drug resource with over 1,000 drug entries guides you through clinical priorities and reflects the typical thought process behind ordering prescriptions to help you provide more effective patient care. Detailed coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations make this handbook essential for everyday practice! Minimize

Designed to Meet 60-Hours of Appraisal Requirements for 200 ... Read more

Designed to Meet 60-Hours of Appraisal Requirements for 2008 If you like our previous Real Estate Appraisal Textbook, you'll love this new expanded text which covers the 30 hours each of appraisal principles and procedures needed to comply wiht the 2008 educational requirements of the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. This book also includes information on all the latest Fannie Mae forms, with specific instructions on how to fill out the new URAR (Uniform Residential Appraisal Report). You will also find copies of the most frequently used new forms (such as the condo form, residential income form, and manuafactured home form) in a special new appendix. Professors Huber, Messick, and Pivar once again present the "orderly process" of appraisal in a logical easy-to-follow format. It is written from the perspective of an appraiser, allowing you to learn to think like an appraiser. The authors not only inform you as to what information is needed, but also why that information is important to producting a reliable appraisal report. Soft Cover 528 pages. Minimize

The art of abstracting is one that involves a variety of sk ... Read more

The art of abstracting is one that involves a variety of skills. To begin the process of competently completing an abstract of title, you must first gain insight into the skills you must have in order to achieve success. These skills include an understanding of the fundamentals of real estate as it applies to the real property title you will research as well as an analysis of the specific tasks of title abstracting. You must also gain insight into the processes that occur beyond the research work that you will complete at the courthouse. Title abstracting is a core function within the real estate and mortgage lending industries. Many of the transactions that occur are able to do so because of the work that you will complete in reviewing and detailing the public records pertaining to the subject property you are to research. This coursework will provide you with fundamentals of real estate, the essential elements of title abstracting, and a look into the advanced practices involved in the issuance of title insurance. Each element of the course will assist you in gaining the fundamental skills that you need to begin on the path to abstracting success. Minimize

This text is designed for a one-semester course for health ... Read more

This text is designed for a one-semester course for health professions students who will not administer drugs but need a foundation in pharmacology. Organized by body system, the text explains the basics of clinical pharmacology and the actions, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions of drug classes. Full-color illustrations highlight and explain important concepts and techniques. Information on specific drugs is presented in bulleted lists, boxes, and tables. Chapters include key terms, key points, Website activities, case studies, review questions, and critical thinking exercises based on real-life patient care situations. A bonus CD-ROM contains additional learning activities. An Instructor's Manual with CD-ROM includes a test generator and PowerPoint slides. Minimize

Thirty-five teaching practitioners in higher education coll ... Read more

Thirty-five teaching practitioners in higher education collaborated to provide this resource about the accommodation process for students with disabilities in the college classroom. It provides the educator with concrete teaching strategies for addressing the individual needs of students and a model illustrating the components necessary for student success. Additionally, to provide pertinent information about disabilities to others in higher education, the subchapters are grouped into eight areas that disabilities can impact in the learning process: attention, concentration, and memory difficulties; chronic health problems; hearing impairments and deafness; integrative processing difficulties; mobility impairments or motor control difficulties; social behavior disorders or difficulties with consistent performance; speech and language difficulties; and visual impairments or blindness. Since the accommodation process is reinforced by federal law, the book also contains highlights of the law and how it relates directly to faculty responsibility. As a result of this, expectations of faculty are increased and teaching practices involving accommodation efforts result in more access to education by more students. Minimize

This best-selling real estate book delivers the proven form ... Read more

This best-selling real estate book delivers the proven formula for creating a fast-track career and higher profits in real estate. Discover the trade secrets to building lifelong customers and gaining market share from the first-hand experience of one of real estate's most highly regarded professionals. In her dynamic style, Danielle explains how technology will not replace the value of an agent but, instead, has increased the demand for personalized selling. Seize the opportunity to set in motion these NEW basics to your success in real estate. Minimize

The real estate agent's essential guide to tax deductions   ... Read more

The real estate agent's essential guide to tax deductions  Understanding tax deductions can be the difference between having a successful year--or not--for real estate agents and brokers. By taking advantage of the many tax deductions available to them, real estate professionals can end each year with more money in their pockets and less owed to the IRS. Too often, these valuable deductions are overlooked, even though it's easy to take advantage of them once you understand the rules. This book explains all you need to know in plain English with lots of examples and practical information.Learn about the most important deductions and how to plan and track your expenses all year so you avoid problems with the IRS. The information is organized into categories that explain the rules for each type of deduction, including: start-up expenses operating expenses home and outside office health care vehicles and travel entertainment and meals and many more It also explains essentials like depreciation deductions, deducting losses, and keeping proper records. Minimize

Ultra-Fast ASP.NET presents a practical approach to buildin ... Read more

Ultra-Fast ASP.NET presents a practical approach to building fast and scalable web sites using ASP.NET and SQL Server. In addition to a wealth of tips, tricks and secrets, you'll find advice and code examples for all tiers of your application, including the client, caching, IIS 7, ASP.NET, threads, session state, SQL Server, Analysis Services, infrastructure and operations. By applying the ultra-fast approach to your projects, you’ll squeeze every last ounce of performance out of your code and infrastructure—giving your site unrivaled speed. The approach is mostly prescriptive; rather than drowning you in options, the book presents and explains specific high-impact recommendations and demonstrates them with detailed examples. Using this knowledge, you will soon be building high-performance web sites that scale easily as your site grows. What you’ll learn A way of thinking about performance issues that will help you obtain real results. How to apply key principles that will help you build ultra-fast and ultra-scalable web sites. How to use the ultra-fast approach to be fast in multiple dimensions. You’ll have not only fast pages but also fast changes, fast fixes, fast deployments and more. Techniques that are being used by some of the world's largest web sites. How to structure your HTML and CSS to create pages that load ultra-fast. Tips for using Silverlight, Ajax and IIS 7 to improve the performance of your site. How to use comprehensive caching at all tiers to deliver content faster. Why you should avoid traditional session state and how to make the best use of cookies. Tips and tricks for optimizing your ASP.NET and SQL Server code for performance and scalability. How to use Analysis Services to offload your relational database. Why many sites that serve individual pages quickly are not scalable. How to avoid common pitfalls that can have an adverse impact on your site’s performance, both now and as it grows. How to apply an end-to-end systems-based approach to web site performance and scalability, which includes everything from the browser and the network to caching, back-end operations, hardware infrastructure, and your software development process. Who this book is forThis book will be useful for intermediate to advanced developers and architects who want to improve the performance of their ASP.NET-based web sites. Some knowledge of ASP.NET, SQL Server, and IIS is assumed. Example code is provided in C#. Experienced web developers who have recently moved from Java or PHP to .NET will find lots of valuable and interesting information. This book will also be useful for non-developers who have a technical interest in what makes a web site fast. In particular, if you’re involved with web site operations, testing, or management, you will discover many of the principals and issues that your development teams should be addressing, along with demonstrations that help drive the points home. Table of Contents Principles and Method Client Performance Caching IIS 7 ASP.NET Threads and Sessions Using ASP.NET to Implementand Manage Optimization Techniques Managing ASP.NET Application Policies SQL Server Relational Database SQL Server Analysis Services Infrastructure and Operations Putting It All Together Minimize

A classic, reimagined.Read by millions of students since it ... Read more

A classic, reimagined.Read by millions of students since its first publication, The Norton Anthology of World Literature remains the most-trusted anthology of world literature available. Guided by the advice of more than 500 teachers of world literature and a panel of regional specialists, the editors of the Third Edition—a completely new team of scholar-teachers—have made this respected text brand-new in all the best ways. Dozens of new selections and translations, all-new introductions and headnotes, hundreds of new illustrations, redesigned maps and timelines, and a wealth of media resources all add up to the most exciting, accessible, and teachable version of “the Norton” ever published. Minimize

Pages: 232, Edition: 1, Paperback, Kendall Hunt Publishing

"Get your "A" in gear! They're today's most popular study g ... Read more

"Get your "A" in gear! They're today's most popular study guides-with everything you need to succeed in school. Written by Harvard students for students, since its inception "SparkNotes(TM) has developed a loyal community of dedicated users and become a major education brand. Consumer demand has been so strong that the guides have expanded to over 150 titles. "SparkNotes'(TM) motto is "Smarter, Better, Faster because: - They feature the most current ideas and themes, written by experts.- They're easier to understand, because the same people who use them have also written them.- The clear writing style and edited content enables students to read through the material quickly, saving valuable time. And with everything covered--context; plot overview; character lists; themes, motifs, and symbols; summary and analysis, key facts; study questions and essay topics; and reviews and resources--you don't have to go anywhere else! Minimize

Know around the globe simply as “Janson,” Janson’s History ... Read more

Know around the globe simply as “Janson,” Janson’s History of Art has introduced generations of students and scholars to the history of art, and has inspired millions of art lovers.  This is the first concise version of the text to be thoroughly rewritten by a headline-making team of six distinguished experts.  Richly illustrated and updated throughout, this classic provides an inviting exploration of 30,000 years of Western Art.   This edition uses an exceptional art program––with sumptuous color pictures––to introduce readers to a succession of art styles from prehistoric times and ancient Egypt, to the vast world of Western painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and the minor arts. Elegantly written, it contains a balanced and interesting narrative that increases one’s ability to understand art, even as it encourages further exploration into the vast and rewarding topic. Minimize

This essential handbook describes effective treatments for ... Read more

This essential handbook describes effective treatments for a particularly challenging clinical population: couples struggling with both relationship distress and individual mental health difficulties. Distinguished scientist-practitioners provide detailed accounts of their respective approaches, reviewing conceptual and empirical foundations as well as clinical procedures. Included are well-established treatments for couples in which one or both partners has anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, or physical aggression. Also covered are emerging couple-based approaches to managing personality disorders, PTSD, difficulties related to aging and physical illness, and other problems. Following a standard format to facilitate comparison across treatments, each chapter is illustrated with detailed case material. Provided are powerful insights and tools for couple and family therapists, clinicians providing individual therapy, and students in any mental health discipline. Minimize

This book is designed to hone the problem solving skills of ... Read more

This book is designed to hone the problem solving skills of the students. It summarizes the theory and presents over 2000 practical problems, both solved and unsolved, on the subject. The extent of coverage makes it a complete offering on ‘Fluid Mechanics’ for Mechanical as well as Civil Engineering students. Minimize

The fourth edition of this well-known text provides student ... Read more

The fourth edition of this well-known text provides students, researchers and technicians in the area of medicine, genetics and cell biology with a concise, understandable introduction to the structure and behavior of human chromosomes. This new edition continues to cover both basic and up-to-date material on normal and defective chromosomes, yet is particularly strengthened by the complete revision of the material on the molecular genetics of chromosomes and chromosomal defects. The mapping and molecular analysis of chromosomes is one of the most exciting and active areas of modern biomedical research, and this book will be invaluable to scientists, students, technicians and physicians with an interest in the function and dysfunction of chromosomes. Minimize

Suitable for graduate students, master courses and postdocs ... Read more

Suitable for graduate students, master courses and postdocs, this is the first textbook to discuss the whole range of contemporary coordination chemistry. It has been thoroughly reviewed by leading textbook authors, and the concept already proven by the successful Spanish edition.After an introduction, the book covers in a clearly ordered manner structure and bonding, supramolecular coordination chemistry, electronic properties and electron transfer.Set to become the standard for years to come. Minimize

The villas of the Lucca district of Tuscany, Italy compris ... Read more

The villas of the Lucca district of Tuscany, Italy comprise palatial residences, historic villas, gardens and farmhouses - splendid dwellings whose charm is subtle, discreet and reserved. This superb book, edited by architect Gilberto Bedini, is not only a photographic revelation of the residential teasures of Lucca, but an exploration of the artistic and cultural heritage of the region. Minimize

The ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE EXAM PREP SMART GUIDE and its acco ... Read more

The ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE EXAM PREP SMART GUIDE and its accompanying CD-ROM is the smart way to pass the Illinois real estate exam with confidence! Maximize exam prep time with this all-in-one state-specific real estate exam prep guide that delivers the most exam practice available -- in one package. With hundreds of exam-style questions, answers, and rationale, you will quickly learn the best way to pass the real estate exam. The free CD-ROM includes even more national and state real-estate license exam questions, answers, and explanations. Plus, it contains a real estate math review and glossary for complete exam preparation. Minimize