Mark Friedman Livres

It is characteristic of most computer systems that they do not degrade gradually. The painful reality is that performance is acceptable day after day, until quite suddenly it all falls apart. When this happens, the administrator needs to be prepared to help the organization get through the crisis. Computer applications are growing ever more intelligent and easy to use. One of the by-products of making applications easier to use is that they usually also require more resources to run. And wherever productivity is a central factor in the decisions you make, performance considerations loom large and continue to play an important role in system management. Are you wondering, for example, if more expensive equipment would give better performance? The answer is often yes, but not always. This book will show you why it is important to understand the performance characteristics of the hardware and of the workload, and how they match up against each other. Windows 2000 Performance Guide takes you through problem solving techniques like measurement methodology, workload characterization, benchmarking, decomposition techniques, and analytic queuing models. This book

When we view Ya'acov (James) for who he was: a chief rabbi, a Torah scholar, a Bible commentator, and akin to a high court judge, then we can better understand the purpose of his book. One of the main thrusts of Ya'acov's teaching is encouraging the practical application of the Torah's teachings. Book jacket.

The story centers on the complex dynamics between two brothers, narrated by Joe Columbus, who reflects on his sibling CJ's extraordinary success as a professional baseball player. Through Joe's perspective, the novel explores themes of envy, personal failure, and the impact of family relationships, as he grapples with his own shortcomings, including a troubled marriage and feelings of inadequacy. The narrative delves into the contrasting paths of the brothers, revealing the emotional struggles that accompany their differing destinies.

Exploring the foundational principles of American democracy, this book delves into the system established at the Constitutional Convention and its evolution over two centuries. It highlights the resilience of the republic amidst various challenges, reflecting on historical events that have tested and shaped the nation's democratic processes. Through this examination, the author sheds light on the enduring relevance of the Constitution and the complexities of maintaining a representative democracy in the face of changing societal dynamics.

Learn about the history of the Apache people and how they live today. A True American Indian series allows readers to experience what makes each American Indian people distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each tribes culture, influence and history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book introduces the Apache people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Apache, examining the life of Geronimo and other Apache warriors, and looking at how the Apache live in the twenty-first century.

Fresh insights into the pathogenic mechanisms by which hyperglycemia induces tissue and organ injurt are the basis for rapidly evolving promising therapies in diabetes. Especially promising as targets for intervention are products of oxidative stress, including kinins and growth factors. Improving results of renal replacement regimes now incorporating pancreatic islet transplants are able to delay and prevent end-organ damage in diabetic individuals. The evolving story of the taming of diabetes is of direct concern to nephrologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, primary care physicians and medical students.

Accessible yet sophisticated book that explains the delicate issue of assisted suicide and asks readers to think about whether this difficult decision is ever right, wrong, or if it varies from case to case.

Accessible yet sophisticated book that covers the difficult issue of drug legalization. Can a case be made that it would reduce drug-related crime? Is it plausible that people would be safer if drugs were legal?

What are human rights? Is there a set of global human rights that every person is entitled to? Should there be? This book takes a look at what human rights are, where they're being violated, and what is being done to enforce them.

Critiques the modern American welfare state through the lens of Robert Nozick's libertarian theory of rights.