Measuring Computer Performance sets out the fundamental techniques used in analyzing and understanding the performance of computer systems. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on practical methods of measurement, simulation, and analytical modeling.

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Introduction to Population Biology provides a quantitative and Darwinian perspective of population processes. Packed full of worked examples, step-by-step simulations and problem sets, this book will allow the student to gain a good grasp of the fundamentals of this important area.

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Integration is the most significant European historical development in the past fifty years, eclipsing in importance even the collapse of the USSR. Yet, until now, no satisfactory explanation is to be found in any single book as to why integration is significant, and where it is headed.

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An increase in the use of composite materials has led to a greater demand for engineers versed in the design of structures made from such materials. This book demonstrates advanced concepts and emphasizes structures. More than 300 illustrations, 50 fully worked problems, and material properties data sets are included.

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This comprehensive text and reference combines the theory behind financial engineering with numerous algorithms for pricing, risk management, and portfolio management. It offers a thorough grounding in the subject for students and researchers in computational finance, system analysts, and financial engineers. Java programs for the Web are available from the book's home page.

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This book provides a needed review of the diverse background material needed for correlation pattern recognition, developing the signal processing theory, the pattern recognition metrics, and the practical application know-how from basic premises. Includes case studies of current interest, such as face and fingerprint recognition. For graduate students and practitioners.

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The leadership and management of academic health centers present complex challenges, with their integrated mission of education, research and service. This book addresses these issues, and proposes solutions for leaders of clinical and basic science departments in academic health centers, and for those involved in health systems management studies.

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Six leading scholars - representing Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and secular perspectives - address the challenges of the open society to Jewish continuity by considering visions of Jewish education appropriate for our time and circumstances. The book emphasizes the continuity of theory and practice, translating theory into practice.

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A concise and accessible account of international law by an experienced practitioner. This book explains how states and international organisations, especially the United Nations, make and use international law. The nature of international law and its fundamental concepts and principles are clearly described.

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Declan Kiberd here synthesises the themes that have occupied him throughout his career as a leading critic of Irish literature and culture. This book demonstrates afresh the extraordinary range, astuteness and wit that have made him a defining voice in Irish studies and beyond.

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