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Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: A runaway train is racing toward five men who are tied to the track. Unless the train is stopped, it will inevitably kill all five men. You are standing on a footbridge looking down on the unfolding disaster. However, a fat man, a stranger, is standing next to you: if you push him off the bridge, he will topple onto the line and, although he will die, his chunky body will stop the train, saving…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: This book discusses energy efficiency in large-scale systems. It provides an overview of current energy-reducing technologies and the energy consumption method, addressing topics such as cloud computing, high-performance computing, networks and more. The book begins with an introduction to energy demands in ICT. It then covers topics like green wired/wireless networks, mobile computing, power…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 319 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 260) Аннотация: Every day, corporations are connecting the dots about our personal behavior silently scrutinizing clues left behind by our work habits and Internet use. The data compiled and portraits created are incredibly detailed, to the point of being invasive. But who connects the dots about what firms are doing with this information? The Black Box Society argues that we all need to be able to do so and to…

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Скачать книгу (размер 2 288 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 450) Аннотация: Russia first encountered Alaska in 1741 as part of the most ambitious and expensive expedition of the entire 18th century. During the next 126 years the struggle to develop and refine geographic knowledge of the vast region comprising northeastern Asia, the North Pacific, and Alaska met with many obstacles, including inclement weather, the chain of supply over great distances, the need to train…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 273 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 447) Аннотация: Human beings evolved in the company of others and flourish in proportion to their positive social ties. To understand the human brain, we must situate its biology in the wider context of society. To understand society, we must also consider how the brains and minds of individuals shape interactions with other human beings. Social Neuroscience offers a comprehensive new framework for studying the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: In the development of any new energy project, alternative schemes that meet overall project goals are usually feasible. Like any others, renewable energy and energy efficiency schemes must be evaluated against a range of criteria in order to select the most appropriate for development. Appraisal of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Projects deals with such evaluations, illustrating appraisal…

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