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KEY FEATURES:
-Presents complete theoretical treatment of the relevant topics in architectural principles and synchronous parallel systems.
-The material presented in this book has evolved from the parallel computing and advanced computer architecture courses taught by the author.
-A one semester advanced course for graduates or senior graduates can be planned using the materials of the book. ABOUT THE BOOK:
The book Parallel Computing deals with the topics of current interest in high performance computing, viz. pipeline and parallel processing architectures, and the whole book is based on treatment of these ideas. The present revised edition is updated with the addition of topics like processor… More >>
Parallel Computing
Parallel Computing
Category Computing
The Civilization Loop: The End Is the Beginning
Category Sci-Fi
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Man has unlocked the ability to travel through time. From the outset of this new discovery, man’s fate was also sealed. Now it is a race against time, against choice, against the very past that humanity holds to. This story will take you through the mysteries that lie at the very heart of all that is civilization, from the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Egypt, to the ancient world of the dinosaurs, to the myths and beliefs of our current reality. What if you went back in time and discovered that the world we know was started by people from our present? A tale of good versus evil, man versus machine, life versus death, and God in between. Journey with Dr. Robert Peterson and his dedicated team on a mission to end … More >>
The Civilization Loop: The End Is the Beginning
The Saturday Evening Pearls: A Pearls Before Swine Collection
Category Comic Books
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“There’s an artful, edgy rebellion being waged in the funny pages, and one of its brightest revolutionaries is Stephan Pastis.” –Fort Worth Star-Telegram”The cartoon Pearls Before Swine is written by a psychopath.” –reader complaint, Wichita EagleThis collection of Pearls Before Swine makes a happy return to home and hearth as only these scamps can. An iconic portrait that captures the essence of modern life, Pearls Before Swine is a heartwarming American original.A gifted storyteller with a sick sense of humor, Stephan Pastis is rapidly becoming a master of the cartoon art form. His pearls of wisdom are sly and subversive, smart and shocking. And incredibly funny.It’s a jungle out there. The only way to surv… More >>
The Saturday Evening Pearls: A Pearls Before Swine Collection
The Friendly Ambassador: A Gathering of Angels
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As the Keruh fight a bloody rearguard action in an attempt to delay the advancing Androktones, Didi, Gusta, Kiki and the other Edenite survivors in Jutlam City at last come under the protection of the Ambassador. But the Ambassador’s representative is large, silver, with a mouth-full of teeth. The drone, El-Quan, is as confused by her charges as they are scared of her, but there are worse dangers ahead. Yan-Jai is the largest drone on Eden and she no longer cares who she kills, friend or foe. In space, Aeolus tries to control the Klysanthian captains now in his “flock.” And the most stubborn of these is Pantariste, Captain of the Queen of Angels. When Lysippe is sent aboard the Prometheus as liaison, Pele… More >>
The Friendly Ambassador: A Gathering of Angels
Dark Tower: Treachery
Category Comic Books
- ISBN13: 9780785135746
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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The ka-tet of Roland, Alain, and Cuthbert have returned safely to their home in Gilead. But all is not well. Roland has kept the evil Maerlyn’s Grapefruit and has become obsessed with peering into its pinkish depths despite the deadly toll it’s taken on his health. And what the young gunslinger sees brings him the darkest of nightmares. Meanwhile, Roland’s father has led a posse in search of those who threatened his son’s life in Hambry – John Farson and the Big Coffin Hunters. And in this encounter, Stephen Deschain’s life may be forfeit. This title collects Dark Tower: Treachery numbered 1-6…. More >>
Dark Tower: Treachery
Complex Computing-Networks
Category Computing
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The Symposium CCN2005, ‘Complex Computing-Networks: A Link between Brain-Like and Wave-Oriented Electrodynamics Algorithms’ was held at the Dogus University, Istanbul in June 2005. It uniquely combines the electromagnetic and circuits theory disciplines. As a result, this proceedings-book presents recent advances in the fields of electromagnetics, nonlinear systems, and their computational aspects. Included are celebration-documents of the bestowal of the honorary doctoral degree on Leopold B. Felsen and Leon Chua…. More >>
Complex Computing-Networks
Invincible Iron Man, Vol. 2: World’s Most Wanted, Book 1
Category Comic Books
- ISBN13: 9780785134138
- Condition: New
- Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
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In the aftermath of Secret Invasion, Iron Man is no longer the hero he used to be, and Tony Stark’s entire life is torn apart. We can’t say much now, but… how bad does it get? Here’s a hint: read World’s Most Wanted! By the blockbuster Invincible Iron-Man creative team of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca, lauded by fans and critics alike! Collects Invincible Iron Man #8-13…. More >>
Invincible Iron Man, Vol. 2: World’s Most Wanted, Book 1
Nerd Story – Nerd Sex and Other Tales from the Great Computer Revolution
Category General
Product Description
You know you’re a nerd if:
You get Best Buy gift cards from friends and family.
You’ve hacked your gaming station.
You carry a thumb drive on your key chain.
You can press ‘3’ twice to get an ‘e’ without looking at your phone.
You chuckle at the definition “Recursive (adj): See recursive.”
Of course F is a number and G isn’t. Duh.
You know that DDR isn’t just Dance Dance Revolution.
You know that “42” is the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
You’ve been on a geocache treasure hunt.
Garfield Blots Out the Sun: His 43rd book
Category Comic Books
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Garfield Blots Out the Sun: His 43rd book!
Gluttony on a Galactic Scale!
Like the Universe, Garfield is constantly expanding. Fans of the fat cat will get a big bang out of this all-new collection of comics, featuring Garfield at his funniest – and hungriest!… More >> Garfield Blots Out the Sun: His 43rd book
Simon: The Change
Category Sci-Fi
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Who is Simon? At 23, he is handsome, wealthy, and more. However, he lives in a realm of dark secrets, and what Simon truly needs his money cannot buy. Moving through life recklessly, he is convicted and sentenced to a term of 36 months in the desert, banished to live alone. Living each day according to his sentence, he is rewarded with a companion, Phillip. Phillip had lived on the streets for most of his 19 years until he was spirited away to the desert and certain death. Instead, he meets Simon. Their bond is established the minute they meet and continues to grow, changing both of their lives forever. Phillip’s mysterious death pushes Simon over the edge; carrying the blame, he stumbles through months of dr… More >>
Simon: The Change