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Shoppers in England from medieval times to the 21st century have experienced the multifarious delights of open market places, high-street shops, department stores and covered markets. Beguiled by attractive merchandise, these shoppers have rarely heeded their surroundings. This book shifts the focus of attention to the architecture of retail buildings in England. It examines the history and character of different retail settings since the Middle Ages, including shops, arcades, market halls, co-operative stores, department stores, multiples, supermarkets, precincts and malls. The book traces how various types of retail buildings developed in response to fashion, social and economic conditions, technological advances and innovations in retailing methods. It reveals how the act of shopping helped to shape urban centres and how shops of the near and distant past have left their mark on today's high streets. Encompassing topics as diverse as the impact of now-familiar chains like Boots and Marks & Spencer, the revolutionary effect of lifts and escalators on store planning and the changes to the way we shop brought about by mass car ownership, "English Shops and Shopping" provides a record of English shop buildings throughout the centuries.

Release Date: July 02, 2007

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Over the past decade, the world has witnessed an explosion in the development and deployment of new wireless network technologies. From cellular mobile telephony to the ubiquitous "WiFi” networks in coffee-shops and airports, to the emerging WiMAX wireless broadband access networks, the menu of wireless access systems has become so comprehensive that wireline access to user devices may soon become a relic of the past. Wireless Networking serves as a one-stop view of cellular, WiFi, and WiMAX networks, as well as the emerging wireless ad hoc and sensor networks. Rather than provide descriptive accounts of these technologies and standards, the book emphasizes conceptual perspectives on the modeling, analysis, design and optimization of such networks. Furthermore, the authors present wireless networking within the unifying framework of resource allocation, using simple abstractions of the underlying physical wireless communication. In short, Wireless Networking is an in-depth, exhaustive, and invaluable asset to anyone working in this rapidly evolving field. *Goes beyond descriptive and qualitative treatments, by presenting the foundations underlying the various wireless networking technologies*Provides abstractions, models and analyses of established and emerging wireless networks, thereby supplying the reader with a conceptual and quantitative treatment, thus ensuring longevity of the learning from this material*Aids comprehension by including over 120 figures, four appendices on the mathematics of the various models, several inline exercises, and extensive problem sets at the end of each chapter

Release Date: December 01, 2002

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Release Date: March 25, 2000

Free Worldwide Delivery : Actor-Network Theory in Education : Paperback : Taylor & Francis Ltd : 9780415492980 : 041549298X : 28 May 2010 : Actor-network theory (ANT) has enjoyed wide uptake in the social sciences, particularly in science and technology studies, and is increasingly attracting the attention of educational researchers. This title traces how learning and practice emerge, shows what scales are at play, and demonstrates what this means for educational possibilities.

Release Date: January 31, 2005

Release Date: July 01, 2004

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Release Date: March 03, 2010

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Release Date: January 23, 2009

Provides a step-by-step approach for planning and implementing a wireless LAN based on 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) technologyAuthors are Wi-Fi security experts who are able to address the firestorm of concerns about security for 802.11b networksOffers a clear perspective of interoperability with related wireless standards like 802.11a, HomeRF, and BluetoothExplains how to achieve the same performance as a wired Ethernet connection and deliver flexibility and high speed

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author People Count!: Networked Individual in World Politics by James N. Rosenau Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New People Count! rests on a single but important premise: As the world shrinks and becomes ever more complex, so have people???as ???networked individuals??????become ever more central to the course of events. The age of the nation-state has yielded to the age of the individual, and no one is better qualified

Release Date: August 01, 2001

Governments and regional authorities often express the belief that the key to prosperity and economic expansion is related to the ability of countries to sustain regional clusters of competitiveness and innovation. The book reviews the most important conceptual approaches to the analysis of the emergence, growth and evolution of clusters of innovation. Drawing from the different experiences of industrial districts and high-tech regions such as Silicon Valley, Boston's biotech region, and Hsinchu-Taipei, the contributions in this book offer a broad interpretative framework and policy implications for the creation and strengthening of competitive clusters.

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“Network professionals who are looking to deploy triple-play service provider networks will find this book a useful tool.” –Michael Newbery, IP Architect, TelstraClear Limited   “This book provides a wealth of information on current and future broadband architectures, services, and deployments. It will serve both experienced technical experts needing a comprehensive reference, as well as those needing a concise explanation of broadband access architectures and multi-play services.” –Sanjay Wadhwa, Product Line Manager, IP Edge Products, Juniper Networks   “This book is a thorough guide for anyone involved with triple-play networks. Its multivendor approach and references to the latest standards from the DSL Forum and the IETF makes it a must-have for anyone involved in broadband access networks.” –Andrea Lasagna, Data & Video Services Manager, FASTWEB   Service providers are increasingly focused on delivering triple-play bundles that incorporate Internet, video, and VoIP services–as well as multi-play bundles containing even more advanced services. Broadband Network Architectures is the first comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and managing the networks that make triple-play services possible.   Hellberg, Greene, and Boyes present their field-tested industry best practices and objectively evaluate the tradeoffs associated with key up-front architectural decisions that balance the complexities of bundled services and sophisticated traffic policies. Broadband Network Architectures not only documents what is possible on this rapidly changing field of networking, but it also details how to divide Internet access into these more sophisticated services with specialized Quality of Service handling.   Coverage includes  ·    An in-depth introduction to next-generation triple-play services: components, integration, and business connectivity ·    Triple-play backbone design: MPLS, Layer 3 VPNs, and Broadband Network Gateways (BNGs)/Broadband Remote Access Servers (B-RAS) ·    Protocols and strategies for integrating BNGs into robust triple-play networks ·    Triple-play access network design: DSLAM architectures, aggregation networks, transport, and Layer 2 tunneling ·    VLAN-per-customer versus service-per-VLAN architectures: advantages and disadvantages ·    PPP or DHCP: choosing the right access protocol ·    Issues associated with operating in wholesale, unbundled environments ·    IP addressing and subscriber session management ·    Broadband network security, including Denial of Service attacks and VoIP privacy ·    The future of wireless broadband: IMS, SIP, and non-SIP based fixed mobile convergence and wireless video   Contents Foreword  Preface  About the Authors  Chapter 1          A History of Broadband Networks  Chapter 2          Next Generation Triple-Play Services  Chapter 3          Designing a Triple-Play Backbone  Chapter 4          Designing a Triple-Play Access Network Chapter 5          Choosing the Right Access Protocol Chapter 6          Evolutions in Last Mile Broadband Access  Chapter 7          Wholesale Broadband Networks Chapter 8          Deploying Quality of Service  Chapter 9          The Future of Wireless Broadband  Chapter 10        Managing IP Addressing  Chapter 11        Dynamic User Session Control Chapter 12        Security in Broadband Networks    Appendix A       Glossary of Acronyms and Key Terms  Appendix B       Glossary of Packet Diagrams  Index     

Retail design is quickly learning new ways to entice the customer. To create a unique and captivating shopping experience, shops use interactive technology and commission stunning works of art; fashion brands team up with celebrity architects to create brand strategies and generate publicity; and irony, humor, and playful elements of surprise turn into mainstays of retail interiors. From the giant, breathing mannequins of Mandarina Duck in London to the high-tech dressing rooms of Prada in Los Angeles, Design for Shopping provides a detailed, behind-the-scenes examination of the sometimes jaw-dropping, sometimes whimsical, and always breathtakingly creative ways that today’s most exceptional shops appeal to the customer’s imagination. Accompanied by architects’ floor plans and vivid color photographs, Design for Shopping showcases a comprehensive selection of recent retail interiors from around the world. Following an insightful introduction which examines the historical and sociological variables in current shopping culture, the book is divided into seven chapters which discuss themes such as the reinvention of old brands; technology and shopping; the emerging intersections between architecture, art, and fashion; play and shopping; new ways and places to shop; and how store design and branding have become intimately related to selling a lifestyle. Fascinating case studies illustrate each of these themes, with thirty-five stores discussed in total. As a special feature, each chapter begins with an interview with a prominent figure in the world of retail design. Designers, architects, and retailers interviewed include Marcel Wanders, Hani Rashid, Amanda Levete, and Terence Conran. The perceptive text, coupled with the gorgeous illustrations of the stores (shops presented include Gucci, New York; Helmut Lang, New York; Prada, Los Angeles; Armani, Hong Kong; Dior, Tokyo; Mandarina Duck, London; Fendi, Paris; Miss Sixty, Barcelona; Villa Moda, Kuwait City) makes this book a must-have for anyone interested in design, architecture, shopping, or culture.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Head First Networking : Paperback : O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA : 9780596521554 : 0596521553 : 05 Jun 2009 : Presents a task-based approach to computer networking that makes it easy to get your brain engaged. This book helps you: master the functionality, protocols, and packets that make up real-world networking; learn networking concepts through examples in the field; and, tackle tasks such as planning and diagramming networks and running cables.

Release Date: October 12, 2009

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