Cloud-based distributed systems such as Facebook, Gmail, Amazon, Salesforce.com and others play an increasingly important role in society. Starting with an overview of modern distributed models, this title exposes the design principles, systems architecture, and innovative applications of parallel, [...]
Stroke is an enormous health problem. It is the third major cause of death, and the major cause of adult neurological disability. As many as a quarter of women in their 80s may suffer stroke. It represents a huge financial burden for the NHS, costing more than heart disease. Stroke care has historic[...]