The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis "At last, a welcome and needed text for computer professionals who require practical, ready-to-apply techniques for performance analysis. Highly recommended!" -Dr. Leonard Kleinrock University of California, Los Angeles "An entirely refreshing text wh[...]

The study of Silicone Germanium strained layers has implications for material scientists and engineers, in particular those working on the design and modelling of semi-conductor devices. This work describes its developments in technology and modelling. It also includes a bibliography of over 400 pap[...]

Premodern and early modern yoga comprise techniques with a wide range of aims, from turning inward in quest of the true self, to turning outward for divine union, to channeling bodily energy in pursuit of sexual pleasure. Early modern yoga also encompassed countercultural beliefs and practices. In c[...]

International Marketing Cases thoroughly examines important topics of international marketing and how they relate to world-wide business: environment, tactical and strategic issues, planning and control. This unique approach goes beyond a purely developed world perspective with illustrations and exa[...]

What does it mean to worship beings that one believes are completely indifferent to, and entirely beyond the reach of, any form of worship whatsoever? How would such a relationship with sacred beings affect the religious life of a community? Using these questions as his point of departure, Lawrence [...]

This book represents a complete course in abstract algebra, providing instructors with flexibility in the selection of topics to be taught in individual classes. All the topics presented are discussed in a direct and detailed manner. Throughout the text, complete proofs have been given for all theor[...]

The music of India is a rich source of rhythmic theory and tradition that remains largely untapped by modern drummers. Drum Atlas: India explains how the traditional rhythms of instruments such as the tabla, mridangam, and dhol can be adapted to the modern drumset. You'll start by learning the bol, [...]

"Gods in the Bazaar" is a fascinating account of the printed icons known in India as 'calendar art' or 'bazaar art', the colour-saturated, mass-produced images often used on calendars and in advertisements, featuring deities and other religious themes as well as nationalist leaders, alluring women, [...]