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ContentsComputer Abstractions and Technology.Instructions: Language of the Computer. Arithmetic for Computers.Assessing and Understanding Performance.The Processor: Data path and Control.Enhancing Performance with Pipelining.Large and Fast: Exploiting Memory Hierarchy.Storage, Networks and Other ... More

In "A New Republic, "one of America's most respected historians offers a major statement on the nature of our political system and a critical look at the underpinnings of our society. American democracy, says John Lukacs, has been transformed from an exercise in individual freedom and opportunity to... More

This revised second edition of our bestselling Key Guide includes brand new entries on some of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth and twenty-first century: ZizekBergsonHusserlHeideggerButlerHaraway.With a new introduction by the author, sections on phenomenology and the post-human, full ... More

"What a talented, wonderful, and complete writer."--Mel Brooks"By far the best thing about my stuff I've ever read."--Arthur Miller"These are wonderful portraits."--Edna O'Brien"The high-water mark of theatrical reportage. Exhilarating! Smart! Lahr gives as much thunderous pleasure as the great ente... More

Based on the premise that all pupils have at least a latent interest in the past and that the resources to develop this interest are all around us, this encouraging compendium provides a unique A-Z guide to the subject matter, teaching approaches, concepts, organizations, and above all, resources in... More

Lonely Planet's guide allows visitors to explore Vancouver's mosaic of neighborhoods, offers more than 300 insider reviews of restaurants and nightlife, and lists a variety of places to stay--perfect for any budget. The fourth edition features a pull-out map for easier navigation of the city.Discove... More