Book DescriptionThere is an earthquake within us-a tectonic fault-waiting to erupt without apparent warning There is a stroke to devastate, to undermine the whole: physical, psyche, emotional; to debilitate past all reconciliation, or, prayerfully, as simple as a slight temblor in one small fault At the opposite end-a T I A -a small warning This озрйк story tells about the shock of a massive stroke and how it affected the lives of one elderly couple who remained in love and dedicated to one another until the very end It's meant to alert others to the recognition of T I A 's, to the realization that things can be done to prevent and lessen the chance of a massive stroke, and to the realization that, where at all possible, home care, love and devotion are the panacea to see the victim through to the culmination of life Victim and caregiver This is one such story.  2004 г 166 стр ISBN 1413717020.

Book Description The story is simple It is about love, life and hope After years of battling with the onslaught of her husbands Multiple Sclerosis, Mary stumbled on a little known doctor in New York City, Dr Bernard Bihari Many people were making very bold claims about his work on the Internet They claimed that Dr Bihari knew how to stop every type озрйч of MS from progressing Even better, it was claimed that he could help everyone with an autoimmune disorder, ranging from psoriasis to AIDS It was claimed that Dr Bihari could help them with Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Eventually, Marys husband took a leap of faith and put Dr Biharis work to the test LDN worked It stopped his MS from progressing Her uncle with Parkinsons Disease also tried it Again LDN worked It stopped his Parkinsons from progressing Since September 2002, a world-wide campaign has ignited with passionate momentum, to get the already FDA-approved drug medically recognized for treating MS and all autoimmunedisorders LDN is cheap and has no known side effects The ambition is for LDN to hit the masses and improve the lives of millions The trials are near, making this a very exciting time for the LDN community and everyone who suffers from an autoimmune disorder.  2005 г 172 стр ISBN 1413765998.

The rapid rate of change in the workplace and among families often leads to conflict and confrontation which can undermine productivity and poison relationships The Joy of Conflict Resolution helps readers understand conflict and why it arises through the lens of the "drama triangle" of victims, villains and heroes In an accessible, озрйщ engaging and lighthearted style that uses stories and humor to explore potentially emotionally charged situations, it provides proven and practical skills to move beyond confrontation to resolve conflicts collaboratively In over 13 years as a trainer, facilitator and mediator, Gary Harper has taught thousands of people in both the public and private sectors to successfully manage conflict He also teaches for the Centre for Conflict Resolution at the Justice Institute in Vancouver, BC.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 208 стр ISBN 0865715157.

Updated for the first time, the classic book on why cooperation is not only natural but also the best survival strategy The Evolution of Cooperation addresses a simple yet age-old question: If living things evolve through competition, how can cooperation ever emerge? Despite the abundant evidence of cooperation all around us, there existed no озркб purely naturalistic answer to this question until 1979, when Robert Axelrod famously ran a computer tournament featuring a standard game-theory exercise called The Prisoner's Dilemma To everyone's surprise, the program that won the tournament, named Tit for Tat, was not only the simplest but the most "cooperative" entrant This unexpected victory proved that cooperation--one might even say altruism--is mathematically possible and therefore needs no hidden hand or divine agent to create and sustain it A great roadblock to the understanding of all sorts of behavior was at last removed The updated edition includes an extensive new chapter on cooperation in cancer cells and among terrorist organizations "This book, if read, grasped and applied, could have a profound effect " (Wall Street Journal) "A fascinating, provocative, and important book " (Douglas R Hofstadter, author of Godel, Escher, Bach) Revised edition edition Автор Robert Axelrod.  Издательство: Basic Books, 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 241 стр ISBN 0465005640 Язык: Английский.

Book DescriptionThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th IFIP/IEEE International Workshop on Distributed Systems, Operations and Management, DSOM 2004, held in Davis, CA, USA in November 2004 The 21 revised full papers and 4 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions The papers are organized озркг in topical sections on management architecture; service level management; policy management; automated management; analysis and reasoning; trust and security;and implementation, instrumentation, and experience.  2004 г 270 стр ISBN 3540236317.

Book DescriptionThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Workshop on Quality of Service, IWQoS 2005, held in Passau, Germany in June 2005 The 23 revised full papers and 17 revised short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from more than 120 submissions They are organized in topical sections озркж on quality of service in overlay networks, wireless environments, large scale systems, mobile systems, and wireless and wired networks Aspects of user experience and the impact on current and future techniques are discussed as well.  2005 г 400 стр ISBN 3540262946.

Book DescriptionThis book presents a collection of 38 position and research papers surveying the future landscape of research in distributed computing, written by the participants of the Workshop on Future Directions in Distributed Computing, held in Bertinoro, Italy in June 2002 The papers are grouped into four topical sections The first озрко deals with foundations of distributed computing The second section surveys research issues in novel communication and network services The third section is about data, file services, coherence, and replication in network computing The last section deals with system and application issues The book also includes two papers presenting insights into technological and social processes that are part of the development of the distributed computing technology All in all, the book contains a plethora of research topics that are targets of future research or that are already being addressed by forward-looking research in distributed computing The book was written to be asource of inspiration for researchers and a source of motivation for graduate students interested in entering the exciting research field of distributed computing.  2003 г 219 стр ISBN 3540009124.

Book DescriptionIn 1991, Phan, an engineer, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the early age of 39 Here he movingly chronicles the physical and emotional effects the disease has had on his life since the early diagnosis He briefly discusses Parkinson's medical and surgical treatment, and research progress, but the strength of the book озркщ is the account of his personal struggle with disease, as its progressive effects on his body is vividly detailed Phan's realistic acceptance and resistance to limitations, as well as his appreciation of life, in spite of disability, is inspiring Phan offers a wonderful view for patients and families Download DescriptionIn 1991, Phan, an engineer, was diagnosed with Parkinson.  2004 г 100 стр ISBN 0595315917.

Book DescriptionDiscover God's Pathway to Healing for You! Arthritis affects over 70 percent of people over sixty-fiveand many even under age forty But God wants to take away your pain and restore your body from arthritis crippling symptomsand He provides the means to do so In this book you will learn of the healing to be found in natural substances озркы in the form of food or supplements that can relieve pain and inflammation and slow or prevent cartilage loss.  2003 г 144 стр ISBN 076422767X.

In his previous bestsellers, Who Will Tell the People and Secrets of the Temple, William Greider laid bare the inner workings of American politics and the Federal Reserve, revealing how they often work against the interests of the majority of us In The Soul of Capitalism, Greider examines how the greatest wealth-creation engine in the history of озрлв the world is failing most of us, why it must be changed, and how specifically it can be transformed Brilliantly perceptive and sweeping in its ambition, The Soul of Capitalism is also hard-headed and practical, as Greider, one of our most eloquent populist spokesmen, assures us we are not powerless He illustrates how American capitalism can be aligned more faithfully and obediently with what people want and need in their lives, with what American society needs for a healthy, balanced, and humane future He proves that it is within our power to reinvent capitalism to make it work for us The Soul of Capitalism -- solid, pragmatic, visionary, optimistic -- addresses the nation's most urgent needs.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 384 стр ISBN 0684862204.

The Programmer's Guide to SQL provides an in-depth yet concise tutorial on the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) Once you've mastered the fundamentals, the book serves as a handy desktop reference on SQL usage, covering all of the major SQL statements that you'll need when programming databases It also comes complete with example code for озрлд five major database systems: SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, and Access In each case, the book demonstrates how the SQL standard is implemented (and and often extended) by each database system vendor Specific topics include: Querying, modifying, and summarizing data using SQL functions Using complex nested queries and joins Programming database stored procedures, triggers, and views Creating tables, indexes, and other database objects Writing transaction-safe SQL Implementing basic database security The book also includes two complete case studies that show how to create and query the underlying database for a fully featured website, as well as how to implement role-based security in your applications This book is ideal for any programmer, analyst, or database administrator in search of a SQL reference that also demonstrates how to use SQL to solve real business problems.  ISBN 1590592182.

Whether you are coaching football, running a business, leading a charitable organization, or organizing a ministry team, the first step to success is in building a winning team Author Tom Mullins, a winning college football coach himself, sought input from eight national champion football coaches for their approaches in building balanced and озрлн cohesive teams Their responses are the Key Principles shared in The Leadership Game Coaches Osborne, McCartney, Stallings, Fulmer, Stoops, Bowden, Coker, and Spurrier share insights, anecdotes, and real-life experiences here Having won 11 of the last 13 national championships collectively, these coaches have what it takes to equip any leader to strategically build a successful team.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 160 стр ISBN 078521254X.

Book Description For many Latinas, fighting depression is a lonely, life-draining battle Afraid of being considered crazy, or loca, Latinas go to great lengths to deny the toll depression takes on the quality of their lives and relationships By enabling the recognition and understanding of depression in themselves or a sister, best friend, or озрлт cousin, The Seven Beliefs opens the door for healing in a poignant, powerful way In a friendly, easy-to-read format that combines medical guidance with traditional wisdom, The Seven Beliefs encourages Latinas to confront depression in an assertive and empowering way Using stories and letters from patients they have encountered, the authors show readers how to take charge of their lives so that they can become physically, emotionally, and spiritually balanced women.  2004 г 272 стр ISBN 0060012668.

Never has the World Bank's relief work been more important than in the last nine years, when crises as huge as AIDS and the emergence of terrorist sanctuaries have threatened the prosperity of billions This journalistic masterpiece by Washington Post columnist Sebastian Mallaby charts those controversial years at the Bank under the leadership озрлю of James Wolfensohnthe unstoppable power broker whose daring efforts to enlarge the planet's wealth in an age of globalization and terror were matched only by the force of his polarizing personality Based on unprecedented access to its subject, this captivating tour through the messy reality of global development is that rare triumphan emblematic story through which a gifted author has channeled the spirit of the age.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 496 стр ISBN 0143036793.

" a surprisingly useful and largely readable effort It presents in textbook style an introduction to the creation, use, and evaluation of online full text databases " SLA SSD Bulletin Comprehensive and up-to-date, this book incorporates an overviewof the current status of full text databases with explanations of past research pertinent озрмд to full text and information regarding the future of full text The major online systems that offer full text are described, with five systems highlighted: DIALOG, Mead Data Central's LEXIS and NEXIS, Westlaw, STN International, and BRS The book features an extensive bibliography that includes articles specifically about full text databases as well as citations to research studies that use methodology particularly appropriate to full text research.  ISBN 0313263035.

When do you address correspondents by their first names over e-mail? Need a refresher on the proper format for a business letter? Or perhaps a cram-course on how business is conducted in a particular foreign country? Now, all your workplace questions canbe found in one convenient source from the most trusted name in reference The Office Professional's озрмм Guide takes you through office basics (frequently misspelled words; proper telephone, fax, and email etiquette; common filing systems), important businss and financial concepts (P&L, ROI, price to earnings ratio), international business (a glossary of terms in five different languages; a guide to travel arrangements), giving presentations (with PowerPoint), making meeting arrangements, and much more br> The Office Professional's Guide is an invaluable tool for any modern professional, no matter how high you are on your department's totem pole Compiled and researched by Oxford's renowned reference team, this comprehensive book will be a daily soure of knowledge and peace of mind.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 480 стр ISBN 0195183584.

Book DescriptionWhat causes multiple sclerosis? When will there be a cure? Dr Howard Weiner has spent nearly three decades trying to find answers to the mysteries of multiple sclerosis, an utterly confounding and debilitating disease that afflicts almost half a million Americans Curing MS is his moving, personal account of the long-term scientific озрмп quest to pinpoint the origins of the disease and to find a breakthrough treatment for its victims Dr Weiner has been at the cutting edge of MS research and drug development, and he describes in clear and illuminating detail the science behind the symptoms and how new drugs may hold the key to "taming the monster " From the "Twenty-one Points" of MS--a concise breakdown of the knowns and unknowns of the disease--to stories from the frontlines of laboratories and hospitals, Curing MS offers a message of hope about new treatments and makes a powerful argument that a cure can--and will--be found.  2004 г 320 стр ISBN 0609609009.

Take complete command of Microsoft SQL Server 7 with the latest version of Transact-SQL query language - from constructing powerful Transact-SQL queries to interacting with SQL tables and records through the DB-Library, the ODBC API, and the new COM-based ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) Learn to use Open Data Services (ODS) to write extended stored озрмъ procedures Loaded with sample queries, scripts, extended stored procedures, and triggers you can use right away, Transact-SQL demonstrates all the SQL tools and techniques you need to build SQL, Server enterprise database applications.  ISBN 0764580485.

Book Description Beat Arthritis! Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States, affecting 43 million people But you do not need to be among them! By combining effective treatments from conventional and alternative therapies, you can heal your joints, relieve pain, and preserve your flexibility and independence For many озрмь people, changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle alone provide major benefits; for others, adding the new SuperDrugs to their regimen offers lifelong control of symptoms This guide from the editors of Prevention Health Books can help you create a comprehensive self-care program for maintaining joint health and a vital, active lifestyle Inside you'll discover: · How excess weight and inactivity spell danger for your bones and joints · Why your joint pain may be more than arthritis--and why it's important to find out · The killer side effect from the most commonly used osteoarthritis drugs--and how you can avoid the risk · Safe supplements that work and popular "remedies" that definitely don't · Special help for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers · A complete total body program, plus menu plans and recipes to promote joint health--and weight loss! Outsmart Arthritis.  2003 г 240 стр ISBN 0312988117.

Book DescriptionStatistics suggest that nearly half of all doctor visits are prompted by pain that defies diagnosis, pain that is most often treated with pain-killing medication that masks or even worsens the underlying problem In this book, George Roth, a noted chiropractic physician, adapts his revolutionary pain relief technique-until озрмя now available only to professionals-for general readers This innovative system of low-impact body scanning and energy balancing offers readers simple but effective techniques to check the body for stress and tension and to relieve pain permanently Known as the Matrix Repatterning Program for pain relief, Roth's method is grounded in a concept called the tensegrity matrix-an idea that conceives of the body as composed of a single lattice of tissue that extends to the cellular level When one part of the body is injured or suffers strain or tension, the rest of the body also experiences stress Pain caused by the initial injury can be referred to another part of the body-even one with no apparent connection to the original damage-while the actual location of the problem doesn't hurt at all Through this process, stiff necks, back and joint pain, and muscle aches are often caused by injuries and imbalances elsewhere in the body With an easy-to-follow series of photographs, readers will use this book to learn the Matrix Repatterning Program's three-part process: the body scan, the body check, and the self-treatment program Relief from chronic pain will follow quickly with regular practice The book also includes resources for readers who wish to locate professionals who practice the Matrix Repatterning Program.  2005 г 157 стр ISBN 1572243910.

The co-author of Get Out of Your Own Way goes on-the-job Whether it's a simple breach of etiquette or fear of learning new things, expecting too much from employees or failure to delegate, self-defeating behavior is the most common reason people put their jobs and reputations in jeopardy In quick, to-the-point chapters, Goulston explains that озрнб if a professional does one or more of the following, they're getting in their own way-and limiting their success: - Expecting thier boss to appreciate them - Letting fear of failure paralyze them - Procrastinating and wasting time - Making excuses and getting defensive - Failing to delegate - Fearing performance reviews (either giving them or getting them) Covering 40 of the most common self-defeating behaviors, this new book shows how to change behaviors-from self-defeating to career-enhancing.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 256 стр ISBN 0399532854.

In most jobs, you're expected to work like a dog - show boundless enthusiasm for any dull and pointless task you're assigned; act thrilled with any meager reward that's tossed your way; play nice with the other dogs; and never question the leader of the pack For your own sanity, you need to wise up and end this ridiculous canine charade Cats have it all озрне figured out They live by their own rules They refuse to be ignored They're self-assured and serene This humorous book helps readers learn to work like a cat instead of a dog, urging headers to break free of the leash and leap up the workplace ladder.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 96 стр ISBN 1595434127.

Improve the performance of any IBM DB2 database with expert Version 6 x and 7 0 tuning techniques! *The only all-in-one, start-to-finish guide to maximizing DB2 performance! *Top 20 DB2 Performance Myths-and what to do about them *Includes exclusive, in-depth coverage of DB2 Versions 6 x and 7! *Tuning for the DB2 designers, developers and administrators озрнл *Design and tuning for robust e-commerce functionality Foreword by Roger Miller, IBM Lead DB2 Strategist This is the most comprehensive, practical DB2 optimization guide ever published! World-renowned DB2 consultants Richard Yevich and Susan Lawson cover all aspects of DB2 performance tuning: hardware, physical design, application coding, SQL, stored procedures, triggers, Java, and beyond Review I/O, storage management, SMS usage, CPU tuning, memory tuning, and bufferpool design Master every key DB2 database design optimization, including indexing, code and reference tables, and supporting the DB2 Catalog and Directory Discover start-to-finish application development techniques proven to deliver outstanding performance, including commit strategies, application interfaces, and superior SQL coding techniques *Top 20 DB2 Performance Myths and what to do about them! *Based on hands-on experience at hundreds of DB2 installations *Includes hands-on, in-depth coverage of data sharing and DB2 Version 7! *For developers, designers, and DBAs From OLAP to OLTP, e-business to high availability, troubleshooting to long-term monitoring, this book covers it all You'll be amazed at how much more performance you can squeeze out of your DB2 system, with DB2 High Performance Development & Tuning!.  ISBN 0132037955.

Book DescriptionScientific Evidence for Musculoskeletal, Bariatric, and Sports Nutrition provides a reference for the evidence-based integration of nutrition into medical treatment This book includes the biologic rationale, animal studies, epidemiology, clinical trials, ongoing research initiatives, and food industry statistics озрнр It explains how new technology can be incorporated into practice, elaborating on foods and nutraceuticals with effects similar to medications This authoritative referencecontains contributions from leading scientists and clinicians working in fibromyalgia, sports medicine, extreme environments, osteoporosis, and obesity research.  2006 г 644 стр ISBN 0849337240.

Amazon comAs early as Arthritis for Dummies's first page--a yellow tear card entitled "Cheat Sheet"--you know you're getting useful information The cheat sheet gives quickie tips on seven helpful topics: "Before Agreeing to Surgery," "10 Ways to Manage Arthritis," "10 Arthritis Myths to Watch out For," "10 Super озрнф Foods to Help Combat Arthritis," "10 Crackerjack New Treatments," "Talking to Your Doctor About Alternative Therapies," and "Identifying False Claims for Alternative Therapies " Arthritis for Dummies explores all of these topics, and many more, in detail The authors, husband-and-wife team Barry Fox, Ph D (The Arthritis Cure, The 20/30 Fat & Fiber Diet Plan) and Nadine Taylor, M S , R D , a registered dietician, explain the different forms of arthritis and arthritis-related conditions and how to work effectively with your doctor Most of the rest of the book is an easy-to-read guidebook to dozens of treatments and pain-management strategies Rather than discussingarthritis treatment from a purely Western medicine approach, the authors also detail Eastern healing systems, lifestyle strategies (including illustrations of exercises), and alternative therapies Everything from Ayurveda to Zyloprim is in here A drawback is that the authors do not always differentiate between remedies that are backed by scientific evidence and those that have only anecdotal support --Joan PriceBook DescriptionWhether it appears as a little bit of creaky stiffness in the hip orknee or as a major case of inflammation that settles in several joints, arthritis is an unwelcome visitor that knocks on just about everybody’s door sooner or later Although there is currently no out-and-out cure for arthritis, there are many techniques for managing this disease—that is, controlling its symptoms so that you can get on with your life! Arthritis For Dummies is a book for both the millions who suffer from chronic joint conditions classified under arthritis, as well as family members and friends of arthritis sufferers who want to offer support and help The bestselling author of The Arthritis Cure, Dr Barry Fox, along with healthcare professionals Nadine Taylor and Jinoos Yazdany, have updated this friendly, hands-on guide to give you the latest information available on: The different types of arthritis Diagnosing the condition Alleviating your symptoms and minimizing pain The latest treatments and therapies Living day-to-day with arthritis and improving your lifestyle This friendly guide features expert advice on finding a doctor that’s right for you and walks you through the latest medications, diagnostic procedures, surgical advances, and dietary findings to help you manage arthritis, slow down its progression, and enjoy life to the fullest You get diet, exercise, and self-care regimens designed to protect and soothe your joints, as well as the latest on: Keeping your joints in shape Spotting warning signs Evaluating conventional and alternative treatments Making positive lifestyle changes Dealing with chronic pain Exercising away your stiffness Coping with stress, anger, and depression Complete with tips on traveling with arthritis, saving money on prescriptions, and managing your weight safely, Arthritis For Dummies is your must-have guide to controlling your symptoms, finding lasting relief, and enjoying life to the fullest!.  2004 г 380 стр ISBN 0764570749.

Does your inbox over-flow'eth? Let's face itmost of us don't like filing, and we really don't like rethinking our organizational methods (or lack there of) Most of us are stuck in a rut, be it a constantly messy desk, a workspace that always feels too cramped and cluttered or a persistent queasiness when faced with organizing an event at work, running озрое an efficient home office or even sorting the mail, let alone our dresser drawers Filing, it seems, is a metaphor for all the little things we dont want to bother with Finally there's someone we can count on! Sharon Mann is a fun-loving but practical figure for those swamped by work and life Known for her informative wisdom and sassy sense of humor, her I Hate Filing Club has thousands of members who look to her to take organization past the drab, boring details, giving this so-called chore some sparkle and pizzazz.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 188 стр ISBN 0757303951.

Discover the SQL Query window, which provides an easy-to-use windowing interface to the SQL procedure A comprehensive overview and step-by-step examples show you how to query SAS data sets and data from database management systems The SQL Query window supports the PROC SQL Pass-Through facility and enables you to access data through remote hosts озрош using SAS/CONNECT software You can also design reports with PROC REPORT based on your SQL Query Window's output This title is written for those who are familiar with basic SAS terminology and concepts No previous experience with PROC SQL or SAS code is needed This title is available for purchase as a hardcopy or digital book, or in the SAS OnlineDoc CD-ROM with PDF files The HTML version of SAS OnlineDoc CD-ROM is shipped free with Version 8 Supports releases 8 00 and higher of SAS software.  ISBN 158025554X.

Book Description Twenty-eight million Americans will face osteoporosis Often triggered by hormonal changes that occur after menopause, osteoporosis results in the fracturing of bones, which can prove fatal to the elderly One out of every six affectedwomen will break her hip; only one out of three will regain her independence In 1996, after falling озроь and fracturing her hand, Ann Richards went for a bone density test She was diagnosed with osteopenia, an early stage of osteoporosis After witnessing both of her grandmothers and her mother fall victim to the disease, Richards was determined to overcome its incapacitating effects She began a physician-approved regimen of medication and dramatically changed her lifestyle In Im Not Slowing Down, the former Texas governor, known for her straight talk, tells women what they need to know to combat this devastating disease.  2004 г 188 стр ISBN 0452284120.

This new book is a clearly written, well structured guide to building secure distributed applications with CORBA It helps securing CORBA applications, integrating security infrastructure with CORBA applications, and evaluating the security effectivenessof distributed applications You get a comprehensive study of the CORBA security architecture, озрйс providing you with a better understanding of its goals and limitations It serves as your complete reference for understanding security in distributed systems The book also generously illustrates the usage of the MICOSec CORBA security services implementation, including important information on the installation and configuration of MICOSec, the usage of two different kinds of application-facing interfaces,and the configuration of CORBA security for applications that do not contain any security-related modifications.  ISBN 1580532950.

* The book examines the different legitimate applications used over a peer-to-peer network (p2p) * The material examines the design and development of novel applications designed to leverage the distributed nature of peer-to-peer environments * Goes beyond the most popular application of file-sharing (including sharing of video and audio озрйш files) and discusses the many different applications * Compares traditional and peer-to-peer infrastructure and discusses merits and demerits of each approach from a business perspective.  ISBN 0471463698.

Book DescriptionThe Epilepsy and Osteoporosis Link talks about the link that pharmaceutical medication has to the early onset of osteoporosis Not only examining the role that epilepsy has to osteoporosis, it also examines the way in which change can happen that makes the person question the way in which things are done A bone density test is run озрйъ which demonstrates the seriousness of the issue of osteoporosis From reading the bone density test, the author's internist does not know exactly why it is that a twenty-six year old male who would otherwise be healthy would have a bone density test showing that he has fifty percent below normal bone density The side effects from all pharmaceutical medications are examined in this book, especially the side effects from drugs taken to prevent seizures Anti-seizure medications have been found to prevent the body from being able to produce vitamin D and therefore, the bones are more vulnerable to fracture as a result of long term use of anti-seizure medications.  2004 г 260 стр ISBN 1411615336.

Book DescriptionA wonderful unique gift for the Migraine sufferer The Migraine Deliverance Planner, offering new and creative solutions and sensible advice to help ease the pain and reduce the frequency of migraine headaches, is the culmination ofthe author's 14 years of experience with chronic migraines The Migraine Deliverance Planner озркв is unique in that it acts as an interactive tool, enabling the user to facilitate a successful, lifetime plan for pain relief This journal/planner designed for the migraine headache sufferer, offers typical daily planner features along with specifically designated areas for migraine symptom documentation This special journal/planner is designed to assist the patient with accurate and complete headache symptom documentation while providing the essential features used for everyday living Proper headache diagnosis relies in part on quality feedback from patients to physicians When accurate reporting of symptoms leads to a proper diagnosis, the migraine sufferer is much more likely to receive the best treatment plan for their type of migraine Within the pages of this planner you will find: Tips for avoiding common migraine triggers Tips for handling migraine pain Information on how to make the most of your migraine journal/planner Information on how to evaluate and document your headache symptoms Daily planner with Notes, Task List, Migraine Record, Appointments and Meal Recording Sections Phone and Address Book List of On-line Migraine Help Resources.  2005 г 212 стр ISBN 0976645602.

Book DescriptionThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on High-Performance Computing, HiPC 2004, held in Bangalore, India in December 2004 The 48 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 253 submissions The papers are organized in topical sections on wireless network озркд management, compilers and runtime systems, high performance scientific applications, peer-to-peer and storage systems, high performance processors and routers, grids and storage systems, energy-aware and high-performance networking, and distributed algorithms.  2005 г 530 стр ISBN 3540241299.

The media, from Dr Phil to the New York Times Magazine, is adamant that there is no love lost between working parents and those who stay home with their children, each fighting an ideological and economic war based on what they think is best for their children Yet in reality, as Miriam Peskowitz powerfully discloses, parents don't want to fight one озркл another at all; they simply want more options Moreover, the very sides in this debate don't exist: one third of all mothers work part-time, falling into the vast abyss between full-time careerist and at-home mommy How does the corporate climate in America force women to claim either a career or a family at any given time? Are the choices women are makingto either adjust careers, "carousel" in and out of the workplace, or quit altogetherreally choices at all? And how do we expand the definition of productive worker to include an engaged parent? These questions and more are answered and explored in this moving and convincing treatise on the new-century collision between work and mothering.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 242 стр ISBN 1580051294.

Book Description It's not just another headache: when a migraine strikes, life stops while you deal with the blinding pain, sometimes accompanied by debilitating nausea, impaired sight, and sensitivity to light, sound, and smell Unfortunately, many of the recommended cures just don't work Find out exactly what a migraine is (and isn't) using озркп the checklist of symptoms, and how to find relief What are the newest remedies and who can they help? Does what you eat make a difference? Do hormone levels help cause migraines? And, why do women experience these killer headaches so much more than men? You'll see how to get the right diagnosis, and be your own best advocate There's no need to suffer anymore, because this advice offers a variety of solutions to help you feel better.  2003 г 224 стр ISBN 076073982X.

High Availability is a very esoteric area of Sybase administration, yet a very critical topic for administrators working in a transaction-intensive environment, such as e-commerce, to understand Sybase® ASE 12 5 High Availability explains how to use Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise software to set up a shared-disk architecture that enhances озркъ the continuous availability of service with no downtime Among the topics discussed are the various architecture options for High Availability; failover and failback; asymmetric and symmetric failover; and proxy databases A step-by-step setup process is provided, from configuring servers for failover and running installation scripts to establishing connectivity and resolving failed transitions The authors outline how to use OpenSwitch to transparently transfer client connections to any Sybase server product in the event of an Adaptive Server failure, and describe the special stored procedures used with OpenSwitch Additionally, protecting against data loss by using Sybase Replication Server is covered This book is vital for those whose businesses demand 24x7 availability of data and applications.  ISBN 1556229097.

Focused on the latest research on text and document management, this guide addresses the information management needs of organizations by providing the most recent findings How the need for effective databases to house information is impacting organizations worldwide and how some organizations that possess a vast amount of data are not able озркя to use the data in an economic and efficient manner is demonstrated A taxonomy for object-oriented databases, metrics for controlling database complexity, and a guide to accommodating hierarchies in relational databases are provided Also covered is how to apply Java-triggers for X-Link management and how to build signatures.  ISBN 1931777470.

What does it mean to be a Nigger? Is it just a word created to distinguish black from white? What is the real meaning of Colored? Again, is it just another word that was created to separate sections and restrooms? Nigger, Negro, Colored, Black, African-American These words all have the same meaning but in today's society they have all come to mean very озрлг different things This fictional diary follows the journey of Racey Thomas, an African-American woman, as she tackles issues and perceptions of black Americans in a predominantly white workplace The story examines the true meaning and consequences behind the struggle of fighting "Nigger-type" perceptions and finally advancing to an African-American status Racey's journey is filled with real situations, truthful thoughts, honest reactions, and hilarious moments that all African-Americans have experienced in the workplace.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 248 стр ISBN 0974542326.

Book Description When her once-glamorous and witty novelist-mother got Alzheimer's, Eleanor Cooney moved her from her beloved Connecticut home to California in order to care for her In tense, searing prose, punctuated with the blackest of humor, Cooney documents the slow erosion of her mother's mind, the powerful bond the two shared, and her озрле own descent into drink and despair But the coping mechanism that finally serves this eloquent writer best is writing, the ability to bring to vivid life the memories her mother is losing As her mother gropes in the gathering darkness for a grip on the world she once loved, succeeding only in conjuring sad fantasies of places and times with her late husband, Cooney revisits their true past Death in Slow Motion becomes the mesmerizing story of Eleanor's actual childhood, straight out of the pages of John Cheever; the daring and vibrant mother she remembers; and a time that no longer exists for either of them.  2004 г 272 стр ISBN 0060937971.

SQL Server is the dominant relational database in the Windows market and data security is a huge and growing concern for all businesses Securing SQL Server is one of the most important responsibilities of the SQL Server professional SQL Server Distilled, Second Edition is a very carefully researched, clearly explained book on securing SQL Server, озрлр by an author who knows SQL Server inside and out If you follow the practical guidelines that are clearly set out in this book, then you stand a very good chance of making sure that the data stored in your database is secure and that the conversation between your applications and the database is secure (preventing SQL injection attacks, etc ) For example, any DBA who implemented the securityprecautions detailed in the book would not have been affected by the infamous Slammer virus This second edition offers practical advice on how to implement good practices that will ward off future viruses before they are even created, and it contains new content that reflects all updates to SQL Server's security mechanisms.  ISBN 1590592190.

Best Business Travel Tips: Europe- How to converse, bargain, dine, dress, and conduct yourself when doing business in 30 different European countries- is a complete guide for business travelers on customs, cultures and communication It covers topics from manners and greetings to punctuality practices and business customs for each country озрлъ in Europe This book includes everything you'll need to know to do business "across the pond ".  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 496 стр ISBN 0684040018.

SQL Server: Common Problems, Tested Solutions consists of over 500 common and not-so-common questions that users of all versions of SQL Server are likely to ask Most of these problems and solutions are either undocumented or poorly documentedin Microsoft's own literature Answers are as concise and to the point as possible Each FAQ article in the озрля book contains helpful information about the applicable SQL Server version, related FAQ articles, related Microsoft Knowledge Base articles, and other reference works This book's dual indexes and cross-references allow the reader to easily find related FAQ articles in other categories.  ISBN 189311581X.

Book Description MEMOIR It all began one typical day in the life of Joe Heller He was jogging four miles at a clip these days, working on his novel God Knows, coping with the complications of an unpleasant divorce, and pigging out once or twice a week on Chinese food with cronies like Mel Brooks, Mario Puzo, and his buddy of more than twenty years, Speed озрмл Vogel He was feeling perfectly fine that day -- but within twenty-four hours he would be in intensive care at Manhattan's Mount Sinai Hospital He would remain hospitalized for nearly six months and leave in a wheelchair Joseph Heller had Guillain-Barré syndrome, a debilitating, sometimes fatal condition that can leave its victims paralyzed from head to toe The clan gathered immediately Speed -- sometime artist, sometime businessman, sometime herring taster, and now a coauthor -- moved into Joe's apartment as messenger, servant, and shaman Mel Brooks, arch-hypochondriac of the Western world, knew as much about Heller'scondition as the doctors Mario Puzo, author of the preeminent gangster novel of our time, proved to be the most reluctant man ever to be dragged along on a hospital visit These and lots of others rallied around the sickbed in a show of loyalty and friendship that not only built a wild and spirited camaraderie but helped bring Joe Heller, writer and buddy extraordinaire, through his greatest crisis This book is an inspiring, hilarious memoir of a calamitous illness and the rocky road to recuperation -- as only the author of Catch-22 and the friend who helped him back to health could tell it No Laughing Matter is as wacky, terrifying, and great-hearted as any fiction Joseph Heller ever wrote Download Description"MEMOIR It all began one typical day in the life of Joe Heller He was jogging four miles at a clip these days, working on his novel God Knows, coping with the complications of an unpleasant divorce, and pigging out once or twice a week on Chinese food with cronies like Mel Brooks, Mario Puzo, and his buddy of more than twenty years, Speed Vogel He was feeling perfectly fine that day -- but within twenty-four hours he would be in intensive care at Manhattan's Mount Sinai Hospital He would remain hospitalized for nearly six months and leave in a wheelchair Joseph Heller had Guillain-Barré syndrome, a debilitating, sometimes fatal condition that can leave its victims paralyzed from head to toe The clan gathered immediately Speed -- sometime artist, sometime businessman, sometime herring taster, and now a coauthor -- moved into Joe's apartment as messenger, servant, and shaman Mel Brooks, arch-hypochondriac of the Western world, knew as much about Heller's condition as the doctors Mario Puzo, author of the preeminent gangster novel of our time, proved to be the most reluctant man ever to be dragged along on a hospital visit These and lots of others rallied around the sickbed in a show of loyalty and friendship that not only built a wild and spirited camaraderie but helped bring Joe Heller, writer and buddy extraordinaire, through his greatest crisis This book is an inspiring, hilarious memoir of a calamitous illness and the rocky road to recuperation -- as only the author of Catch-22 and the friend who helped him back to health could tell it No Laughing Matter is as wacky, terrifying, and great-hearted as any fiction Joseph Heller ever wrote ".  2004 г 336 стр ISBN 0743247175.

Standard SQL guarantees that no matter what the database implementation, the features of the language will be applicable across all platforms Over 200 completely solved problems plus 200 supplementary problems reinforce students’ understanding andskills Features the syntax used by the most important database developers, Oracle and Microsoft, озрмо to familiarize students with this common language Includes labs and practice tests like those used in database certification exams.  ISBN 0071359532.

We live in the age of speed We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed has pushed us to a breaking point Consider these facts: Americans on average spend seventy-two minutes of every day behind the wheel of a car, a typical business озрмх executive now loses sixty-eight hours a year to being put on hold, and American adults currently devote on average a mere half hour per week to making love Living on the edge of exhaustion, we are constantly reminded by our bodies and minds that the pace of life is spinning out of control In Praise of Slowness traces the history of our increasingly breathless relationship with time and tackles the consequences of living in this accelerated culture of our own creation Why are we always in such a rush? What is the cure for time sickness? Is it possible, or even desirable, to slow down? Realizing the price we pay for unrelenting speed, people all over the world are reclaiming their time and slowing down the pace -- and living happier, healthier, and more productive lives as a result A Slow revolution is taking place Here you will find no Luddite calls to overthrow technology and seek a preindustrial utopia This is a modern revolution, championed by cell-phone using, e-mailing lovers of sanity The Slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word -- balance People are discovering energy and efficiency where they may have been least expected -- in slowing down In this engaging and entertaining exploration, award-winning journalist and rehabilitated speedaholic Carl HonorA© details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed in a perfect blend of anecdotal reportage, history, and intellectual inquiry In Praise of Slowness is the first comprehensive look at the worldwide Slow movements making their way into the mainstream -- in offices, factories, neighborhoods, kitchens, hospitals, concert halls, bedrooms, gyms, and schools Defining a movement that is here to stay, this spirited manifesto will make you completely rethink your relationship with time.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 336 стр ISBN 0060750510.

Many leaders of small businesses want to serve the common good, but everyday pressures can make that extremely difficult What tools are available to lead an organization that's obligated to more than the financial bottom line? Utilizing a sleek, condensed format, True to Yourself provides potent, practical advice for leaders looking to make озрмы their small business profitable and sustainable Arguing that small-business leaders that look beyond the bottom-line are not only more fulfilled, but also more successful, author Mark Albion shows how by embodying competence, commitment, and compassion any small businessperson can lead more effectively A series of five best practices forms the basis of a full plan to that shows readers how to bring the three C's to their business Equally useful for those starting out or veterans of many years, True to Yourself reveals tried-and-true methods for keeping a values-based business on track.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 192 стр ISBN 1576753786.

Post takes a hands-on, applications-oriented--not a theory oriented--approach to DBMS focusing on teaching students how to evaluate a business situation and apply a solution by building a database application The text contains in-depth coverage of two crucial topics for building databases: database design (normalization) and Structured озрмю Query Language-SQL (queries) Post includes many examples, exercises, and 2 sample databases to give students plenty of hands-on practice.  ISBN 0072504269.

Book Description In today’s increasingly decentralized and insecure business arena, effective database management has taken on a whole new urgency Database Management Systems, Third Edition, introduces and explains core concepts of database design, development, and administration Special sections demonstrate how to first evaluate озрна security threats and then design vital security components and integrate them into each application Applied exercises and cases bring facts and data into the real world.  2004 г 512 стр ISBN 0072973129.

Book DescriptionInside the Minds: The Software Business is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the ins and outs of the software industry and the future of the business, on a global scale Featuring CEOs, Presidents, and Chairman all representing some of the top software companies across the world, this book provides a broad, yet comprehensive озрнв overview of the current shape and future state of this dynamic industry As they raise critical points around the essentiality of meeting and exceeding customer needs and constantly striving for innovation, these authorities offer practical and adaptable strategies for managing a successful software company large and small alike - and keeping up to date with the latest technological advances From the processes involved in developing new products and growing one's business, to the effects of consolidation and an ever-changing marketplace, these leaders articulate the finer points around the industry now, and what will hold true into the future The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great strategic minds of today, as experts explore in detail what it takes to secure long-term success in this ever-evolving industry.  2004 г 180 стр ISBN 1587621371.

Book DescriptionHelp in understanding the basic mechanics of the foot An introduction into general foot problems and a step-by-step guide on how to initiate treatment of those problems Covering a wide range of foot conditions including heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown nails, callouses, corns, warts and diabetic foot problems Including озрнй a separate chapter for athletes, outlining a variety of sports injuries specific to the foot and ankle.  2004 г 154 стр ISBN 0965461211.

The bestselling bullet point king is back with his most comprehensive guide, Nuts, Bolts, and Jolts: Fundamental Business and Life Lessons You Must Know Imparting more than just humorous observations, Nuts, Bolts, and Jolts offers prescriptions for the common workplace ills These insights are the true "nuts and bolts" of business озрнп fundamentals, yet you won't find this bullet-proof advice in any MBA program or employee handbook Developed from years of observations (and countless awkward moments), Nuts, Bolts, and Jolts delivers over 2,000 bullets of dead-on advice ranging from how to always stay productive to knowing what food not eat before an important meeting Nuts, Bolts, and Jolts does not promise to make you a billionaire, but it does offer a roadmap to: -Understanding that work isn't something to dread -Achieving a level of balance between life and work -Using common sense that will impress your boss, so he/she will show you the money.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 246 стр ISBN 1600080154.

" The kind of cinematic spanking that [Michael] Moore just delivered to President Bush "-The Washington Post "What Outfoxed does is detail the specific ways, both onscreen and behind the scenes, in which the network's conservatism shapes its news and opinion programs "-New York Times Magazine The director of 2004's smash озрну hit documentary Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism teams with journalist Alexandra Kitty in an even more detailed and updated examination of how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in television news They examine media consolidation by focusing on the Fox News Channel: How did Fox gain prominence? How did the Fox News Channel gain audiences and influence public debate? How does Fox report reality? Is the network merely interpreting events or is it pushing propaganda? Who are the main players and how do they treat their friends and enemies? Why should readers care about how Fox takes liberties with its facts? Each chapter blends interviews from Greenwald's documentary, transcripts from Fox programs, and other research pertaining to Fox News not only to illustrate the Fox "mentality," but also to show the factual, ethical and structural problems with the news channel Interviews and transcripts are analyzed to give readers a strong sense of what Fox is actually telling its audiences As well as Outfoxed, Robert Greenwald executive produced Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election, produced and directed Uncovered: The War On Iraq and most recently produced Unconstitutional: The War on our Civil Liberties, about the erosion of American civil liberties following the events of September 11 Alexandra Kitty is a journalist who specializes in crime and media issues She is the author of Don't Believe It: How Lies Become News.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 208 стр ISBN 1932857117.

To the people who are accomplished in its use, Structured Query Language (SQL) is a highly capable, eminently flexible, even beautiful way of describing the data that you want from a database, or the changes that you want to make to a database For the rest of us, however, SQL is a first-class nuisance that we do our best to avoid by relying on relatively озрнщ user-friendly--but usually less powerful--tools SQL Queries for Mere Mortals aims to bring SQL-phobes closer to the first camp by tutoring them carefully in what SQL can do The authors recognize that SQL queries usually come about as a result of questions from human beings, and so usefully spend a fair bit of time showing how to convert, say, "In what cities do our customers live?" into, "Select city from the customers table" and, finally, "SELECT city FROM customers" in SQL They call this the "translation and clean up" process, and it's a fine approach They don't press it too far, however, and are equally adept at presenting straight explanations of SQL syntax elements in prose They spend a lot of energy graphically diagramming aspects of SQL syntax in a format that requires some up-front study A particular reader might prefer text capsules to this arrow-intensive format, but other learners might like the graphical syntax diagrams --David Wall Topics covered: ANSI SQL/92 for people who need to use it to make queries against business databases The authors introduce one or two syntax elements at a time--SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, UNION, and so on--and cover data extraction, data insertion, filtering, joins, calculations, and other capabilities of generic SQL.  ISBN 0201433362.

Book DescriptionA thoroughly revised and updated edition of the book strongly recommended by both the Arthritis Foundation and the Arthritis Society The Arthritis Helpbook is the world's leading guide to coping with joint pain, and has been used by more than 600,000 readers over its twenty years in print It succeeds because of its tested advice, озроп its hundreds of useful hints, and its emphasis on self-management-helping people with arthritis and fibromyalgia to achieve their own health goals Chapters allow readers to: Learn proven techniques to reduce pain and increase dexterity Build a calcium-rich diet and maintain a healthy weight Design an exercise program that matches their needs Find tips and gadgets that solve common problems, big and small Overcome fatigue, depression, and other troubling feelings associated with these health issues Learn about all available arthritis medications and surgeries.  2006 г 386 стр ISBN 0738210382.

Successful communication starts with straight, logical thinking Here's advice on translating productive thoughts into practical ideas in business reports and analyses, as well as in memos, letters, and spoken communication Clearly written, toe-point, and filled with practical advice, all titles in the expanding Business Buddies series озроъ are fast-read idea books for career-minded men and women They present checklists of do's and don'ts, and they give tips on how to get ahead in business management Both beginners to the corporate world and experienced professionals who open any of these books will find advice they can put to immediate use.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 240 стр ISBN 0764135147.

Here's the comprehensive and affordable self-study solution you need to prepare for the Oracle Database 10g Administration I and Administration II exams These Study Guides were developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's Oracle certification candidates In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that озрою has earned Sybex the reputation as the preferred publisher for IT certification exam candidates worldwide, each book provides: * Clear and concise information on database administration with Oracle 10g * Practical examples and insights drawn from the authors' real-world experiences * Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics: Oracle Database 10g Administration I exam, 1Z0-042 * Installing Oracle Database 10g Software * Creating and Controlling Oracle Databases * Administering Users * Managing Schema Objects and Data * Implementing Oracle Security Features * Monitoring Performance * Performing Database Backup and Recovery Oracle Database 10g Administration II exam, 1Z0-043 * Configuring Recovery Manager * Understanding the Flashback Database * Recovering from User Errors * Working with Globalization Support * Using the Scheduler to Automate Tasks * Monitoring and Managing Storage * Securing the Oracle Listener Авторы (показать всех авторов) Тим Батербог Tim Buterbaugh Чип Доз Chip Dawes Боб Брайла Bob Bryla.  2005 г Коробка, 1330 стр ISBN 0782143695.