Synopsis This accessible volume presents an overview of the field with an emphasis on the new superconducting materials. After an elementary introduction to superconductivity, the authors highlight those properties most essential to understanding electromagnetic absorption of the superconducting state. They then outline both basic theories and salient experimental results, emphasizing qualitative aspects and experimental measurements. Readers will gain not only a basic understanding of the subject but also an appreciation of the wealth of information provided by electromagnetic absorption measurements, as well as insights into the mechanisms of absorption. # Hardcover: 199 pages # Publisher: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers (Jan 1999) # Language English # ISBN-10: 0306459485 # ISBN-13: 978-0306459481 Read more...

Synopsis This book presents an analytical theory on the electronic states in low-dimensional systems and finite crystals recently developed by the author based on a differential equation theory approach. This theory gives some exact and general fundamental understandings on the electronic states in ideal low-dimensional systems and finite crystals such as the numbers and the behaviors of electronic states of different types. It provides new insights on some fundamental problems in low-dimensional systems such as surface states, quantum confinement effects etc, some of them are quite different from what are traditionally believed in the solid state physics community. # Hardcover: 206 pages # Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. (1 Dec 2005) # Language English # ISBN-10: 0387263039 # ISBN-13: 978-0387263038 Read more...

roduct Description The authoritative reference guide for nonvolatile memory users Presented here is an all-inclusive treatment of Flash technology, includingFlash memory chips, Flash embedded in logic, binary cell Flash, and multilevel cell Flash. Comprised of thirteen succinct chapters authored by pioneers in the field, this book begins with a brief tutorial of elementary concepts to orient readers who are less familiar with the subject. Next, it builds upon this foundation to cover all aspects and variations of Flash technology at a mature engineering level: basic device structures, principles of operation, related process technologies, circuit design, overall design tradeoffs, device testing, reliability, and applications. Nonvolatile Memory Technologies with Emphasis on Flash seamlessly gathers together information on the complex group of technologies that make up nonvolatile memory into one well-organized book. While providing a detailed view of state-of-the-art mainline technologies that are currently being produced in high volume, it also explores less-exposed and alternate technologies that may emerge in the future. Written as a general reference, Nonvolatile Memory Technologies with Emphasis on Flash serves as both an ideal supplemental text for undergraduate and graduate courses on nonvolatile memory and as an invaluable resource for engineers, technical managers, and other sophisticated practitioners. About the Author Joe E. Brewer, MS, spent most of his Read more...

Overview This three-level grammar practice series takes students through from elementary to advanced level English. The way in which grammar is presented and practised reflects the needs of the student at each stage of their learning. 'Basic' provides lots of practice and short explanations; 'Intermediate' gives you more detail with extended practice; 'Advanced' gives challenging practice activities and in-depth explanations. Key features Revision units and tests help focus on the grammar that needs more practice. The series covers the grammar students need to know for international exams such as PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL. Exit tests ensure the student is ready for the next level of Oxford Practice Grammar. Each level comprises a book plus the Practice-Plus CD-ROM The only grammar CD-ROM with interactive 'find and correct the mistake' exercises, to help students notice and correct their own mistakes. Unique dialogue building exercises with listening and speaking elements to build students' confidence. Multiple choice tests to review progress. Audio activities to develop students' ability to listen for grammatical differences. # 432 pages # Publisher: Cornelsen (January 1, 2002) # ISBN-10: 3464103625 # ISBN-13: 978-3464103623 Read more...

Product Description Power Supply design is all about detail. And a large part of that detail lies in the practical domain, largely because of the typically small number of microseconds of switching periods involved, and the even smaller tens of nanoseconds of switch transition times --- all these, in effect accentuating various "second-order" effects, that eventually end up playing prime havoc with "normal" expectations of how the circuit should behave. So not unsurprisingly, even after reading several books, most readers still find themselves no closer to the ultimate goal of designing an actual power supply. Sooner or later, all engineers start realizing the hard fact that designing a switching power supply isn't the trivial task it once seemed to be. But even after years of successfully mastering the underlying theory, the ultimate goal of creating a cost-effective, reliable and commercially viable power supply may still remain a distant dream, since success ultimately hinges on experience. That is, in fact, what clearly differentiates a senior and seasoned power supply engineer from the others --- the ability to navigate and surmount a veritable minefield of tricky issues that can only be learned the hard way, by actual hands-on experience on the job. This book presents practical knowledge the author acquired rather painfully, while working "in the trenches" for several years in major engineering companies scattered across several continents. This is intended to be Read more...

Amazon.com Part true crime, part call to arms, Tangled Web: Tales of Digital Crime from the Shadows of Cyberspace looks over the firewall from both sides to examine the brave new crooks and their pursuers. Author Richard Power, editorial director of San Francisco's Computer Security Institute, is simultaneously engaging and shaky--a rare and lovely combination. Between interviews with hackers and security experts, Power plies the reader with numbers that suggest that the world's networks are swarming with money-sucking leeches, most of which are never even noticed, and certainly not caught. If his voice never quite becomes hysterical, it's to preserve his credibility; after all, Power's Institute needs a strong public awareness of cybercrime in order to stay in business. This is not to say that Tangled Web is inaccurate or strongly biased. The author gives credit, where it is due, to law enforcement agencies and security consultants who have made some genuine progress in preventing crime and apprehending criminals. Fortunately, it's tough, as of yet, to commit violent crimes over a network, but the reader still will find reason to think twice before glossing over security procedures, even at home. Power provides example countermeasures for all desired levels of connection, value, and privacy; and, while some are out of reach of individuals and smaller businesses, others cost only a little time or convenience. As with health insurance, it's better to take care of it befor Read more...

From AudioFile Remember the language of Newspeak from George OrwellOs 1984? It removes all meaning from language, leaving just the dichotomies. Authors Kerner and Pressman seem to have mastered it for this audiobook. For example, they tell us that to succeed in todayOs marketplace, you have to be both mainstream and edgy, both David and Goliath. If you want to be trendy, you have to ignore trend reports. You get the idea--itOs one of those Zen marketing approaches ? la Seth Godin that leaves you wondering--WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT? Johnny Heller does a professionally OcoolO job of presenting the information, but if the authors wanted to be really cool, they would have distilled this down to a ten-minute podcast. R.W.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Product Description The former creative director and co-CEO of Barneys joins forces with a celebrated twenty-eight-year-old marketing maverick to teach readers how to break through the clutter and achieve a relevant point of difference in this entertaining and imminently readable book. Product Details * Audio CD * Publisher: Tantor Media; Unabridged edition (May 1, 2007) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1400104246 * ISBN-13: 978-1400104246 Read more...

From Publishers Weekly The majority of this six hour abridgment focuses on the former FBI director explaining why working for Bill Clinton-the man who appointed him-was the worst job he ever had. Grupper captures Freeh's self-serving, sanctimonious and self-righteous tone of voice (which can be compared with Freeh's own short introduction). Periodically, Freeh breaks from his complaints about how little personal attention he got from the Clinton White House so he can detail a succession of dark moments, including the investigation into the 1996 terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia. Freeh says the investigation was stalled by the White House because of possible fallout involving the Iranians. High profile domestic scandals such as Whitewater and Paula Jones clearly embarrassed Freeh, a former altar boy who carries a worn prayer book in his suit jacket. In between his anti-Clinton tirades, Freeh does find time to describe in some detail what life as an FBI chief executive is like. But the sound which most listeners will come away with is the squeezing of sour grapes. Simultaneous release with the St. Martin's hardcover (review online). Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. # Audio CD # Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Abridged edition (September 15, 2005) # Language: English # ISBN-10: 1593977891 # ISBN-13: 978-1593977894 Read more...

Book Description The book describes best practices in the financial data management by providing an overview of financial instruments, their lifecycles, and their information requirements. Product Description Managing Financial Information in the Trade Lifecycle discusses the present and future of financial data management by focusing on the lifecycle of the financial instruments (stocks, bonds, options, derivatives) that generate and require data to keep the markets moving. This book is a concise reference manual of the financial information supply chain and how to maximize effectiveness and minimize cost. *First book fully dedicated to financial information supply chain and how to manage it effectively *Addresses hot topics that readers need to know: regulatory reporting regulations, data pooling, hubs, and data excahnges *Draws from actual lessons learned and presents many real-life scenarios of the business See all Editorial Reviews Product Details * Hardcover: 288 pages * Publisher: Academic Press (May 1, 2008) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0123742897 * ISBN-13: 978-0123742896 Read more...