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Beginning from where "Matrix Reloaded" ended, the technologically-gifted Neo remains unconscious in the real world, his mind caught by the devious Merovingian and placed in a mysterious subway station construct. The man known as Bane is still a servant of Agent Smith, who continues to grow in power and ability. Meanwhile, the deadly sentinels are coming dangerously close to humanity's last sanctuary, the underground city of Zion. A final battle between...

Machines dominate our lives, from alarm clocks that wake us up in the morning to radios that lull us to sleep. Most of our interactions with automated machines and computers are problem-free, but more often than we would like, they can be irritating and confusing. This is frequently harmless, such as a VCR recording the wrong show, but when it involves a critical system like an autopilot or medical device it can be a matter of life or death. Taming...

This book is intended for the person who needs to design a computer system to be used by non-DP people working from terminals. It outlines one approach to developing an interface for those people in such a way that the computer really will be a tool to help them in their work.

"Do you spend a lot of time during the design process wondering what users really need? Do you hate those endless meetings where you argue how the interface should work? Have you ever developed something that later had to be completely redesigned? Paper Prototyping can help. Written by a usability engineer with a long and successful paper prototyping history, this book is a practical, how-to guide that will prepare you to create and test paper prototypes...

Offers critical perspectives on theoretical frameworks, methodologies, implementations, and cutting edge research in grid computing, bridging the gap between academia and the latest achievements of the computer industry. Highlights both the basics of the field and in depth analysis of grid networks.

We are already able to control computers, use devices and move prostheses by thought alone. Thoughts have a major influence on our physical well-being and can bring about cures spontaneously. But what are thoughts? Just brain waves? Or are there serious indications that they are linked to more far-reaching forces? The Power of Thoughts is a fascinating journey into mankind's inner world. Brain researchers talk about newly explored connections between...

2.5 quintillion--this is the number of bytes of data we produce globally every day. The classic large server rooms we're used to seeing are no longer viable, so the race is on to find a way to store more data in less space. We explore two approaches to the future of data storage: firstly with a visit to Cambridge to see how a European-wide group of scientists is using synthetic DNA to store data, and the potential is mind-boggling--you could store...

'The Data Warehouse Lifecycle Toolkit' has become the industry standard for data warehouse design, development, and management. This second edition brings the content up-to-date to reflect the latest set of recommended best practices.

This book presents the fundamentals of embedded systems design and development using the C programming language and the 8051 microcontroller. It examines the longevity and relevancy of the 8051 microcontroller for designing embedded systems in present applications.

Quantifying the value of early-stage startups, farming fish with facial recognition and creating exciting new virtual experiences. Plus, Michael and Anthony speak with a researcher on a mission to capture every species' genomic information. Hosted by venture capitalist Anthony Lacavera and technology journalist Michael Bancroft. Featured guests include: James Giancotti, CEO, Oddup; Frantz Lasorne, Co-Founder, Visionaries 777; Olive Wong, Co-Founder...