Explains the underlying technologies that enable real-time IP multimedia communication services in the Internet. This book focuses on session initiation protocol (SIP) and also covers session description protocol (SDP), Real-time transport protocol (RTP), and message session relay protocol (MSRP).[...]

Two mathematicians must join forces to stop a serial killer in this spellbinding international bestseller
A paperback sensation in Argentina, Spain, and the United Kingdom, "The Oxford Murders" has been hailed as "a remarkable feat" ("Time Out" London) and its author as "one of Argentina's most[...]

There is a broad consensus among scholars that the idea of human rights was a product of the Enlightenment but that a self-conscious and broad-based human rights movement focused on international law only began after World War II. In this narrative, the nineteenth century's absence is conspicuous--[...]

There is a broad consensus among scholars that the idea of human rights was a product of the Enlightenment but that a self-conscious and broad-based human rights movement focused on international law only began after World War II. In this narrative, the nineteenth century's absence is conspicuous-f[...]

Future Bright introduces a radical idea: Intelligence is learnable. This idea is tremendously important because it means that with the right environment, intelligence levels can be increased intentionally. Intelligence is essential to the survival and prosperity of not only individuals, but also org[...]

Updated Coverage: Look for new hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife recommendations in Argentina's colorful capital, plus a curated selection of tango halls.
Illustrated Features: Multiple full-color features are placed throughout the book including ones on tango, Argentine icons from Marad[...]

Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde, the founders of the exciting new discipline of neuromagic, have convinced some of the world's greatest magicians to allow scientists to study their techniques for tricking the brain. The implications of neuromagic go beyond illuminating our behavior; early [...]

Who says supervillians can't retire? EMPEROR MOLLUSK has done it all. Sometimes twice. He's destroyed Saturn (well fine, not all of it---but 2/3rds!), created giant monsters, and until recently he was the Emperor of Earth. Yes, he still has the titles and the people are always looking to him for sal[...]

Witness the epic battle of the cyclops
Visit the endangered dragon preserve Please, no slaying.
Solve the mystery of The Mystery Cottage, if you dare
Buy some knick knacks from The Fates They might come in handy later.
On a road trip across an enchanted America, Helen and Troy wi[...]

Suitable for homework and independent learning, this work forms an intrinsic part of the course with each topic from the "Student's Book" dovetailing with a section of the Workbook. It includes a mixture of reading and writing activities, and helps students record their progress throughout the year.[...]

Combining clinical analysis with psychological profiles of famous narcissists, here is an indispensable guide to recognizing, coping with, and ultimately overcoming the destructive behavior of narcissists.
Everybody needs some healthy narcissism. But in a society obsessed with appearance, wealt[...]

Research in Health Economics has developed into a separate discipline during the last 25 years. All this intense research activity has come about through the teaching of courses on health economics, mostly at graduate level. However, the Industrial Organization aspects of the health care market do n[...]