Werner Vogels

Learn about the inner workings of the 4.3BSD UNIX Operating System with this comprehensive answer book. Discover the system's structure, concepts, data structures and algorithms used to implement system facilities. Complete your learning with complete working solutions to exercises.

Explore some of the most absurd hypothetical questions in science and learn the laws of science in action with a touch of humor in this book. Follow Randall Munroe, the creator of the extremely popular webcomic XKCD, as he answers questions like, "What if the moon went away?" and "How dangerous is it to be in a swimming pool in a thunderstorm?" Using computer simulations, declassified military research memos, and other scientific methods, Munroe presents his hilarious and clever responses, leaving readers entertained and enlightened.

Discover the fascinating theory of motorcycle dynamics with this technical book by Vittore Cossalter. A must-read for engineers, students, or anyone interested in the technical and mathematical aspects of motorcycles. Motorcycle Dynamics is packed with the latest research on motorcycle behavior and performance, presented in an easy-to-understand format with abundant graphs and figures. Gain insight into this complex subject and deepen your knowledge of motorcycle mechanics.

A photographic essay documenting the transformation of Mecca over the last 5 years, from its unique urban tapestry to its modern, exclusive identity. Explore the eradication of historic sites and communities and the rise of high-end developments, showcasing unprecedented experimentation with architecture and social stratification. Celebrate Mecca's real and imagined states, with intimate access to its social and religious rituals, urban planning, and proposed development through breathtaking photography.