Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives is a fundamental breakthrough in the business and technology perspectives of service oriented architecture (SOA). A valuable resource to help you understand and realize the benefits of SOA in today's companies, this guide will show you how to plan, implement, and achieve SOA value. Use a prescriptive approach to help you clearly understand SOA and to determine its applications for your business. Applicable to all industries, technology platforms, and operating environments, this innovative book will provide you with essential strategies.

Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives

Today's businesses change at the speed of light and your company's software support structures need to be able to keep up with these constantly changing business demands. That's where Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives comes in. This innovative guidebook demystifies the complex topic of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and provides you with the tools and terminology to create applications and services that can be easily maintained and supported as well as shared across an enterprise.

Presenting immediately useful information on what SOA is and how to optimally use it within your organization, Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives expertly discusses how to drive real business value through SOA with practical guidance on how to:

• Adopt SOA in a way that is measurable, low risk, and accepted by your organization

• Understand a comprehensive SOA evaluation and adoption strategy

• Learn what it means to be service oriented and process-centric

• Apply SOA to various industries

• Measure a Return on Investment (ROI) for SOA

• Acquire the skills for SOA

• Create your SOA adoption plan

• Know the risks inherent within SOA

There is a tremendous amount of misinformation surrounding SOA and service orientation in general, and what it really means for modern enterprises. Brimming with innovative guidance for veteran or new managers and executives, Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives presents the solid foundation every CEO, CFO, and CIO needs to help them plan, architect, and implement their organization's service oriented environments—cost-effectively and efficiently.

About the Author

Kyle Gabhart is the Director of SOA Solutions at Web Age Solutions, a premier provider of technology education and mentoring. He is a subject matter expert specializing in service oriented technologies, enterprise architecture, and strategic business alignment. In addition to writing over seventy-five business and technology articles both online and in print, he has contributed to Professional Java XML and Professional EJB.

Bibhas Bhattacharya is the Chief Technology Officer at Web Age Solutions. He is an expert WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Commerce Suite architect. Before joining Web Age Solutions, he was an advisory software developer for the WebSphere product family at IBM.

In defining the scope of our subject, we have to establish the genealogy of robotic mechanical systems. These are, obviously, a subclass of the much broader class of mechanical systems. Mechanical systems, in turn, constitute a subset of the more general concept of dynamic systems. In the end, we must have an idea of what, in general, a system is.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines system as a "complex whole, set of connected things or parts, organized body of material or immaterial things," whereas the Random House College Dictionary defines the same as "an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole." Le Petit Robert, in turn, defines system as "Ensemble possedant une structure, constituant un tout organique," which can be loosely translated as "A structured assemblage constituting an organic whole." In the foregoing definitions, we note that the underlying idea is that of a set of elements interacting as a whole.

Think there's no malicious software on your computer? PC Magazine thinks you should think again.

Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer—like yours. That's a lot of people prying into what's on your PC, and a DSL or cable connection is a virtual welcome mat. But by following Ed Tittel's advice, you can learn how invasions occur, spot an infestation, repair damage that's already done, and slam the door on those who want to hijack your PC—along with your wallet.

Here's how you can

• Learn to recognize when a Trojan horse, a virus, adware, or spyware has invaded your PC
• Get the tools that can cure an infection
• Dig into the Windows Registry to remove the nastiest of bugs
• Prevent a recurrence with personal firewalls and protective software
• Deal with the onslaught of spam
• Keep your defenses up-to-date

Give it the boot

If you believe you've caught something and you're willing to kiss everything goodbye that you've added to or changed ... since the last time you booted up your computer ... try this. While Windows is first booting up, hit the F8 key .... Choose the Last Known Good Configuration option, and Windows should boot running the version of the Registry that existed the last time your system booted—that is, before you got infected.
— From Chapter 4

About the Author

Ed Tittel has been writing, researching, and teaching about Windows security topics since 1996. An inveterate tinkerer cursed with incurable curiosity, he's become a connoisseur of protection tools and techniques to battle spyware, adware, and malware.

McDowall: Fundamentals of HVAC Systems (IP) (Jun 2006, ISBN-10/13: 0-12-372497-X/ 978-0-12-372497-7)

A hard copy companion to the eLearning course that serves as a practical guide to the principles and characteristics of controls, and how to apply them in the use, selection, specification and design of controls systems.

Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)control systems are omnipresent in modern buildings. This book is an introduction to all those involved in the specification, design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintainance of these systems.

The book explains:

*Control theory and how to evaluate, select, position and sequence the appropriate type of control
*The electrical knowledge needed to understand controls and the use of electrical circuit drawings
*The various types of valves and dampers, and their selection, installation and operation
*Terminology and attributes of sensors, the selection of moisture sensors, pressure, flow, and auxiliary devices
*Self-powered and system-powered controls
*Electric controls, control diagrams and control logic
*The components of pneumatic systems and control applications diagrams
*Wiring conventions, application-specific electronic controllers and how to use them in HVAC applications
*The use of written specifications, schedules, and drawings to clearly identify what is to be installed, how it is to be installed, and how it is expected to operate
*Direct Digital Controls (DDC) components, their inputs and outputs, and the programming of DDC routines
*DDC Networks and Protocols
*DDC Specification, Installation and Commissioning

Fundamentals of Database Systems combines clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and excellent examples with up-to-date introductions to modern database technologies. This edition is completely revised and updated, and reflects the latest trends in technological and application development. Professors Elmasri and Navathe focus on the relational model and include coverage of recent object-oriented developments. They also address advanced modeling and system enhancements in the areas of active databases, temporal and spatial databases, and multimedia information systems. This edition also surveys the latest application areas of data warehousing, data mining, web databases, digital libraries, GIS, and genome databases. New to the Third Edition

• Reorganized material on data modeling to clearly separate entity relationship modeling, extended entity relationship modeling, and object-oriented modeling
• Expanded coverage of the object-oriented and object/relational approach to data management, including ODMG and SQL3
• Uses examples from real database systems including OracleTM and Microsoft AccessAE
• Includes discussion of decision support applications of data warehousing and data mining, as well as emerging technologies of web databases, multimedia, and mobile databases
• Covers advanced modeling in the areas of active, temporal, and spatial databases
• Provides coverage of issues of physical database tuning
• Discusses current database application areas of GIS, genome, and digital libraries

About the Author

Ramez A. Elmasri is a professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Stanford University, and a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Alexandria University.

Shamkant Navathe is a professor and the head of the database research group at the College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. He is well-known for his work on database modeling, database conversion, database design, distributed database allocation, and database integration. He has worked with IBM and Siemens in their research divisions and has been a consultant to various companies including Digital,CCA, HP and Equifax. He was the General Co-chairman of the 1996 International VLDB (Very Large Data Base) conference in Bombay, India.

He was also program co-chair of SIGMOD 1985 and General Co-chair of the IFIP WG 2.6 Data Semantics Workshop in 1995. He has been an associate editor of ACM Computing Surveys, and IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering. He is also on the editorial boards of Information Systems

Understanding materials, their properties and behavior is fundamental to engineering design, and a key application of materials science. Written for all students of engineering, materials science and design, this book describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are identified from the full range of materials available.

Key Features include:
* Fully revised throughout, with new material on topics including process selection, material and shape selection, design of hybrid materials, environmental factors and industrial design
* Reader-friendly approach and attractive, easy to use two-color presentation
* Improved tutor resources with supporting online materials and Instructor's Manual
* Unique material selection charts available to download online
* The methods developed in the book are implemented in Granta Design's CES Educational software

Revised and expanded for this third edition, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design is recognized as a key text for materials properties courses internationally, and provides a unique and genuinely innovative resource for students and practicing engineers.

Mike Ashby is Royal Society Research Professor at Cambridge University and a Visiting Professor of Design at the Royal College of Art, London, UK.

Materials for the Hydrogen Economy describes the technical challenges and the current efforts in developing materials possessing the properties required for handling each stage of the hydrogen fuel chain. This book covers all seven of the current hydrogen production methods, as well as distribution, storage, and utilization technologies-fuel cells in particular. Thorough coverage includes chemical reactions, commercial equipment, and other aspects of separating, sealing, and purifying hydrogen; hydrogen's effects on pipeline steels and other storage and transportation vessels; and hydrogen permeation barriers and hydrides for on-board hydrogen storage. The final chapters focus on electrolytes and component materials for solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and H2/O2 PEM fuel cells.

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether you’re seeking to improve your career or your intimate relationships, increase self-esteem or create harmony within yourself, this inspiring prescriptive guide will help you master anything you choose and achieve success in all areas of your life.

In Mastery, you’ll discover:
The 5 Essential Keys to Mastery Tools for Mastery Mastery and Energy How to Master Your Athletic Potential The 3 Personality Types that Are Obstacles to Mastery How to Avoid Pitfalls Along the Path

and more . . .

"George Leonard is a remarkable man who embodies what he teaches: an amazing curiosity, a passionate intelligence, and the rare combination of someone who has both a broad vision and the focused mastery of details."
—Dean Ornish

"If he’s right – and Leonard has been right so many times about prevailing zeitgeists that you have to wonder if he has a third eye 00 the upcoming decade might be known as the decade of mastery."
—San Francisco Chronicle

"George Leonard translates the wisdom of Zen into a self-help program for sticking with it – whether you want to learn aikido or need support in realizing long-held goals."
—The New Age Journal

The human genome project is set to revolutionise health care and medicine in the near future. The genetic make up of each individual gives clues as to the genetic factors that predispose one to a particular genetic disease. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), single base changes in the nucleotide DNA sequence of individuals, are thought to be the main cause of genetic variation. By comparing patterns of SNP allele frequencies between disease affected and control populations, disease associated SNPs can be identified and potential disease gene(s) located. These types of study necessitate genotyping of thousands of SNPs which requires the use of powerful, high throughput, systems of analysis. Mass spectrometry is fast becoming the preferred technology for this type of high throughput analysis. This book contains a collection of descriptions of some of the most outstanding advances in the field of mass spectrometry from which, I hope, the reader will be able to learn both the principles and the most up to date methods for its use in genomic analysis. It covers the general principles of the technologies and more in depth detailed descriptions for more academic reading and information. Audience: Whether you are a student, a post-doctoral researcher or experienced MS user, this book will be a stimulating addition to the analytical arena of mass spectrometry and genomic analysis.

Offering complete coverage of the technologies, machine tools, and operations of a wide range of machining processes, Machining Technology presents the fundamental principles of machining and examines traditional and nontraditional machining methods. After a brief historical overview, the book explores design considerations and machine tool requirements and provides a detailed discussion of modern machine tools, metal cutting machine tools, hexapods and their applications, as well as environmentally friendly machine tools and operations. Including review questions and solved problems, the text also addresses dimensional accuracy, form accuracy, surface integrity, machine tool dynamometers, jigs, and fixtures.

The control unit is one of the most important parts of any digital system. As a rule, control units have an irregular structure, which makes the processing of their logic circuits design very sophisticated. One possible way to optimise such characteristics as the size or performance of control units is to adapt their structures to the particular properties of interpreted control algorithms. In this book control algorithms are represented by the linear graph-schemes of algorithms (GSA), where the number of operator vertices is not less than 75% of the total number of all algorithm vertices. A special class of control units named as compositional microprogram control units (CMCU) is proposed as the best way for interpretation of linear control algorithms. The CMCU includes a finite state machine, which addresses microinstructions of interpreted microprogram, and a microprogram control unit including control memory, which keeps only microoperations of initial GSA. The microprogram control unit uses the principle of natural addressing of microinstructions. Organization of the control unit proposed in the book increases regularity of the circuit, because the system of microoperations is implemented using standard blocks, such as PROM or RAM. At the same time, an irregular part of the system described by means of Boolean functions is reduced. It permits a decrease in the total number of logical elements (PAL, GAL, PLA, FPGA) in comparison with other models of finite state machines. The main goal of all proposed methods is reduction of the number of field-programmable logic devices used for implementation of logic circuit of the addressing FSM.

This book will be interesting and useful for students and postgraduates in the area of Computer Science and for designers of modern digital devices. Compositional microprogram control units enlarge the class of models applied for implementation of control units with modern field-programmable logic devices.

"…enhance[s] understanding of the subject. The objective is achieved." -- The Cost Engineer

. . .a happy medium between theory and practice... ...can be for advanced undergraduate or early graduate students.
---International Logistics

. . .enhance[s] understanding of the subject. The objective is achieved.
---The Cost Engineer

Text and reference introducing and demonstrating methods for solving complex problems in facilities location. Stresses careful location choice for improved flow of materials and services, a reduced need for duplications or construction redundancies, and optimal use of time and cost.

'Labour and the Challenges of Globalization breaks new ground by anchoring the response of labour to globalization in the strategies of individual labour movements. Through ten excellent country reports, leading labour scholars show how new struggles are emerging in the face of hyper-competition and the expanding informalisation of work. It is a persuasive plea for a new form of transnational solidarity that goes beyond traditional trade unionism.' --Eddie Webster, Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa  'In an era when capital strikes back globally, old tools are no longer enough. The book Labour and the Challenges of Globalization makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the situation of the working class today.' --Clas Linder, First Vice President, Swedish Transport Workers' Union