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Analysis of Communication Networks: Call Centres, Traffic and Performance

Call Centres, Traffic, and Performance

By: David R. McDonald,Stephen Robert Edward Turner

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Analysis of Communication Networks: Call Centres, Traffic and Performance

Call Centres, Traffic, and Performance

By: David R. McDonald,Stephen Robert Edward Turner

This volume consists of the proceedings of the Workshop on Analysis and Simulation of Communication Networks held at The Fields Institute (Toronto). The workshop was divided into two main themes, entitled "Stability and Load Balancing of a Network of Call Centres" and "Traffic and Performance". The call centre industry is large and fast-growing. In order to provide top-notch customer service, it needs good mathematical models. The first part of the volume focuses on probabilistic issues involved in optimizing the performance of a call centre. While this was the motivating application, many of the papers are also applicable to more general distributed queueing networks. The second part of the volume discusses the characterization of traffic streams and how to estimate their impact on the performance of a queueing system. The performance of queues under worst-case traffic flows or flows with long bursts is treated. These studies are motivated by questions about buffer dimensioning and call admission control in ATM or IP networks. This volume will serve researchers as a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference source on developments in this rapidly expanding field.

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210

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American Mathematical Soc.

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0821819917

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9780821819913

Landscape Turned Red

The Battle of Antietam

By: Stephen W. Sears

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Landscape Turned Red

The Battle of Antietam

By: Stephen W. Sears

“The best account of the Battle of Antietam” from the award-winning, national bestselling author of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville (The New York Times Book Review). The Civil War battle waged on September 17, 1862, at Antietam Creek, Maryland, was one of the bloodiest in the nation’s history: in this single day, the war claimed nearly 23,000 casualties. In Landscape Turned Red, the renowned historian Stephen Sears draws on a remarkable cache of diaries, dispatches, and letters to recreate the vivid drama of Antietam as experienced not only by its leaders but also by its soldiers, both Union and Confederate. Combining brilliant military analysis with narrative history of enormous power, Landscape Turned Red is the definitive work on this climactic and bitter struggle. “A modern classic.”—The Chicago Tribune “No other book so vividly depicts that battle, the campaign that preceded it, and the dramatic political events that followed.”—The Washington Post Book World “Authoritative and graceful . . . a first-rate work of history.”—Newsweek

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363

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0547526636

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9780547526638

Herbicide-Resistant Crops

Agricultural, Economic, Environmental, Regulatory, and Technological Aspects

By: Stephen O. Duke

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Herbicide-Resistant Crops

Agricultural, Economic, Environmental, Regulatory, and Technological Aspects

By: Stephen O. Duke

Edited by a recognized leader in the field, Herbicide-Resistant Crops is the first book to cover all of the issues related to the controversial topic of herbicide-resistant crops. It provides extensive discussions of the modern biotechnological methods that have been used to develop such crops, and reviews the implications - both positive and negative - of developing crops that are resistant to herbicides. The creation and anticipated applications of specific herbicide-resistant crops are also discussed. In addition, the book covers the potential impact of herbicide-resistant crops on weed management practices and the environment, and presents issues related to the regulation and economics of these crops. The editor has brought together a diverse group of professionals, representing the several distinct areas impacted by the new technology of herbicide-resistant crops. The wide range of viewpoints presented in this book creates a balanced and complete survey, providing a notable contribution to the literature.

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994

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CRC Press

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1351090097

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9781351090094

Letters from the Hive

An Intimate History of Bees, Honey, and Humankind

By: Stephen Buchmann,Banning Repplier

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Letters from the Hive

An Intimate History of Bees, Honey, and Humankind

By: Stephen Buchmann,Banning Repplier

They work hard, are devoted to family, love sex, and know the importance of a good piece of real estate. Honey bees, and the daily workings of their close-knit colonies, are one of nature's great miracles. And they produce one of nature's greatest edible bounties: honey. More than just a palate pleaser, honey was once an offering to the gods, a preservative, and a medicine whose sought-after curative powers were detailed in ancient texts . . . and are being rediscovered by modern medical science. In Letters from the Hive, Prof. Stephen Buchmann takes us into the hive--nursery, honey factory, queen's inner sanctum--and out to the world of backyard gardens, open fields, and deserts in full bloom, where the age-old sexual dance between flowers and bees makes life on earth as we know it possible. Hailed for their hard work, harmonious society, and, mistakenly, for their celibacy, bees have a link to our species that goes beyond biology. In Letters from the Hive, Buchmann explores the fascinating role of bees in human culture and mythology, following the "honey hunters" of native cultures in Malaysia, the Himalayas, and the Australian Outback as they risk life and limb to locate a treasure as valuable as any gold. To contemplate a world without bees is to imagine a desolate place, culturally and biologically, and Buchmann shows how with each acre of land sacrificed to plow, parking lot, or shopping mall, we inch closer to what could become a chilling reality. He also offers honey-based recipes, cooking tips, and home remedies--further evidence of the gifts these creatures have bestowed on us. Told with wit, wisdom, and affection, and rich with anecdote and science, Letters from the Hive is nature writing at its best. This is natural history to be treasured, a sweet tribute that buzzes with life.

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Bantam

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0553901516

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9780553901511

Honey Bees

Letters from the Hive

By: Stephen Buchmann

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Honey Bees

Letters from the Hive

By: Stephen Buchmann

In Honey Bees: Letters From the Hive, bee expert Stephen Buchmann takes readers on an incredible tour. Enter a beehive--one part nursery, one part honey factory, one part queen bee sanctum--then fly through backyard gardens, open fields, and deserts where wildflowers bloom. It's fascinating--and delicious! Hailed for their hard work and harmonious society, bees make possible life on earth as we know it. This fundamental link between bees and humans reaches beyond biology to our environment and our culture: bees have long played important roles in art, religion, literature, and medicine--and, of course, in the kitchen. For honey fanatics and all who have a sweet tooth, this book not only entertains and enlightens but also reminds us of the fragility of humanity's relationship with nature. Includes illustrations and photographs throughout.

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226

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Ember

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0385737718

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9780385737715

Bishop Henry McNeal Turner and African-American Religion in the South

By: Stephen Ward Angell

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Bishop Henry McNeal Turner and African-American Religion in the South

By: Stephen Ward Angell

Henry McNeal Turner was an "epoch-making man, " as his colleague Reverdy Ransom called him. A bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church from 1880 to 1915, Turner was also a politician and Georgia legislator during Reconstruction, U.S. Army chaplain, newspaper editor, prohibition advocate, civil rights and back-to-Africa activist, African missionary, and early proponent of black theology. This richly detailed book, the first full-length critical biography of Turner, firmly places him alongside DuBois and Washington as a preeminent visionary of the postbellum African-American experience. The strength and vitality of today's black church tradition owes much to the herculean labors of pioneers such as Turner, one of the most skillful denominational builders in American history. When emancipation created the prerequisites for a strong national religious organization, Turner, with his boldness, charisma, political wisdom, eloquence, and energy, took full advantage of the opportunity. Combining evangelicalism with forthright agitation for racial freedom, he instigated the most momentous transformation in A.M.E. Church history--the mission to the South. Stephen Angell views Turner's advocacy of ordination for women and his missionary work in Africa as a further outgrowth of the bishop's deep evangelical commitment. The book's epilogue offers the first serious analysis of Turner's theology and his replies to racist distortions of the Christian message.

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356

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Univ. of Tennessee Press

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1572331569

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9781572331563

Middleton's Allergy E-Book

Principles and Practice

By: N. Franklin Adkinson Jr.,Bruce S Bochner,A Wesley Burks,William W Busse,Stephen T Holgate,Robert F Lemanske,Robyn E O'Hehir

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Middleton's Allergy E-Book

Principles and Practice

By: N. Franklin Adkinson Jr.,Bruce S Bochner,A Wesley Burks,William W Busse,Stephen T Holgate,Robert F Lemanske,Robyn E O'Hehir

This best-selling resource has a worldwide reputation as the leader in its field. Focusing on human immunology and biology, while also reporting on scientific experimentation and advancement, it provides comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art basic science as well as authoritative guidance on the practical aspects of day-to-day diagnosis and management. This new edition includes 700 full-color illustrations and a new, more accessible format to make finding information a snap for the busy practitioner. Includes a glossary of allergy and immunology for quick and easy reference. Contains keypoints and clinical pearls highlighted to find important information quickly. links to useful online resources both for you and for your patients. Offers contributions from hundreds of international authorities for world-class expertise in overcoming any clinical challenge. Contains 400 new illustrations, 700 in all, to better illustrate complex immunology. Covers the very latest in the field, including hot topics such as food allergy and immunotherapy. Includes the latest guidelines from The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP). Utilizes a new, more user-friendly full-color format for easier reference.

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1898

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032311332X

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9780323113328

Stephen E. Ambrose The Men of War E-book Box Set

Victors, Citizen Soldiers, Wild Blue

By: Stephen E. Ambrose

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Stephen E. Ambrose The Men of War E-book Box Set

Victors, Citizen Soldiers, Wild Blue

By: Stephen E. Ambrose

This ebook box set includes books by Stephen E. Ambrose that bring into focus the men and women who fought in World War II. The Victors: A breathtaking work that follows the momentous events of the war from D-Day through to the final days, centering this epic drama on the citizen soldiers, the boys who became men as they fought, proving eventually unbeatable. A compelling celebration of military genius and heroism, and of camaraderie and courage. Citizen Soldiers: A riveting account that follows the individual characters of World War II, from the high command down to the ordinary soldier, drawing on hundreds of interviews to re-create the war experience with startling clarity and immediacy. From the hedgerows of Normandy to the overrunning of Germany, this is the real story of World War II from the perspective of the men and women who fought it. Wild Blue: Following this exceptional band of brothers, the young men who flew the B-24s over Germany in World War II against terrible odds, Ambrose recounts their extraordinary brand of heroism, skill, daring, and comradeship with the vivid detail and affection.

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1221

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Simon and Schuster

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1476756929

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9781476756929

Birnbaum's United States

1991

By: Stephen Birnbaum

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Birnbaum's United States

1991

By: Stephen Birnbaum

Here is the latest edition of this highly popular travel guide. "The information is up-to-date and crisply presented . . . the judgements knowledgeable. . . ".--New York Times.

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0395557348

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9780395557341

From St Vith to Victory

218 (Gold Coast) Squadron and the Campaign Against Nazi Germany

By: Stephen C. Smith

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From St Vith to Victory

218 (Gold Coast) Squadron and the Campaign Against Nazi Germany

By: Stephen C. Smith

Compiled from a variety of sources and first-hand accounts, this book is an authoritative record of the part played by No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron during the bomber offensives of World War II. The squadron's activities are described in detail offering a unique insight into the lives of those involved and saluting the important role that No.3 Group and No.218 Squadron played in Bomber Command's ultimate victory.No.218 Squadron was formed a few months before the Armistice which brought to a conclusion the Great War. Disbandment soon followed, rendering the squadron number plate dormant until the rise of National Socialism in Germany. The squadron was reformed in 1936 and spent the remaining peace time years honing its skills, skills that would be tested from the very first day of the bomber offensive against Germany to the very last.

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488

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Pen and Sword

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1473855284

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9781473855281

Lived In Crazy

By: Stephen Mosher

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Lived In Crazy

By: Stephen Mosher

Lived In Crazy is a collection of stories from the life of Stephen Mosher, in which he tells how he went from unknown Dallas photographer to portraitist to the stars, sharing his experiences working with people like Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Christopher Meloni, Maggie Smith and more to create The Sweater Book (2003 St Martin's Press). Mosher also writes about his personal life, his colorful family, his triumph over addiction, his unique 30 year marriage, the making of the documentary film Married... And Counting and his work in health and fitness, helping others to live better lives. Told out of chronological order, the book is a candy box that the reader can open, select a story and see what they get: smiles, tears, laughter or lessons.

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304

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Lulu.com

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1365459462

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9781365459467

D-Day

June 6, 1944 -- The Climactic Battle of WWII

By: Stephen E. Ambrose

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D-Day

June 6, 1944 -- The Climactic Battle of WWII

By: Stephen E. Ambrose

The preeminent chronicle of the most important day in the twentieth century.

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Simon and Schuster

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0671673343

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9780671673345

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Analysis of Communication Networks: Call Centres, Traffic and Performance

Analysis of Communication Networks: Call Centres, Traffic and Performance

Landscape Turned Red

Landscape Turned Red

Herbicide-Resistant Crops

Herbicide-Resistant Crops

Letters from the Hive

Letters from the Hive

Honey Bees

Honey Bees

Bishop Henry McNeal Turner and African-American Religion in the South

Bishop Henry McNeal Turner and African-American Religion in the South

Middleton's Allergy E-Book

Middleton's Allergy E-Book

Stephen E. Ambrose The Men of War E-book Box Set

Stephen E. Ambrose The Men of War E-book Box Set

Birnbaum's United States

Birnbaum's United States

From St Vith to Victory

From St Vith to Victory

Lived In Crazy

Lived In Crazy

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