Inside the Machine, from the co-founder of the highly respected Ars Technica website, explains how microprocessors operate-what they do and how they do it. The book uses analogies, full-color diagrams, and clear language to convey the ideas that form the basis of modern computing. After discussing computers in the abstract, the book examines specific microprocessors from Intel, IBM, and Motorola, from the original models up through today's leading processors. It contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available (online or in print) on Intel's latest processors: the Pentium M, Core, and Core 2 Duo. Inside the Machine also explains technology terms and concepts that readers often hear but may not fully understand, such as "pipelining," "L1 cache," "main memory," "superscalar processing," and "out-of-order execution."
Caching and performance
Inside the Machine is perfect for students of science and engineering, IT and business professionals, and the growing community of hardware tinkerers who like to dig into the guts of their machines.
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Heavy on Intel and IBM, very light on AMD.......2007-08-01
First let me say that, with some hesitation, this book is worth the read. If you're looking for a easy to understand text on x86 and RISC computing, this is your book. But after reading it I was left with more criticism than accolades. So let's start with the good:
From top to bottom it describes the microarchitecture of every Intel processor from the Pentium to the Core 2 Duo and likewise with every PowerPC processor with the exception of the G6, (which was released around the same time as this book). Jon Stokes (the writer) uses easily identifiable analogies to describe otherwise incredibly complex systems. He has a sort of "down to earth" way about his writing and throws in a few cute jokes about Oprah and smoking cigarettes. Anyone with a cursory knowledge of computing can understand 90% of the text in this book. All you need is basic logic skills, math, and a halfway decent memory for what was written in the chapter before. If you're looking for a text on how the Core 2 Duo works and what differentiates it from the Pentium 4 (or any other previous microarchitecture), this is your book. Same goes for the PowerPC line of CPU's. There's also GREAT chapters on caching and x86-64.
Now the bad:
The biggest bone to pick is that he almost completely leaves AMD out of the book. The only mention AMD gets is in regards to x86-64. He sort of gives AMD "cred" for x86-64 and then moves on to how it works. This is unfortunate because AMD has made a lot meaningful contributions to x86 computing; the most notable being the IMC on the Opteron. The IMC gets one sentence in the entire book, which is this: it exists. To expand upon this particular bone, he doesn't even mention Sun's SPARC or DEC's Alpha, both of which have had major influences on x86 and RISC. I was flat out floored that the IMC received so little mention in the caching chapter of the book.
Granted, AMD and Intel's x86 processors aren't radically different from one another (especially compared to PowerPC), but with the level of detail this book goes into, he could have at least dedicated a single chapter to the Opteron. Furthermore, it seems like he compares Intel processors to PowerPC/Gx processors just for comparisons sake. Now that PowerPC is essentially dead, why write half the book about it? Let's get real here, PowerPC isn't going to contribute anything meaningful to computing from here on out. It'll live on in supercomputing and very high end servers, but the aim of this book is desktop computing. Another major microarch that goes unexplored is Itanium. Yes, Itanium hasn't been a commercial success, but it's definitely the best performing 64 bit solution out there and it's a complete and total departure from x86 which makes it interesting in my book. (Yes, I do realize I just contradicted myself w/ the G6 and Itanium lines)
Moving on there's little mention of dual core computing or parallelism outside C2D. He puts a small paragraph in on virtualization, but doesn't explain what the benefits are. He also completely leaves out hyperthreading (which will reappearing in Penryn). He doesn't really explain the difference in manufacturing technologies or other parts of a computer's "system." You get the idea (in the VERY last paragraph) that the industry is moving towards parallelism and multicore computing, but he never explains why or what the benefits are. And my final complaint is that the book ends rather abruptly. There's no closing chapter or conclusion... just a small paragraph that says something to the effect of "intel is moving away from higher clock speeds and focusing on more cores and it's a really big deal." And BAM! it's over.
To sum it up, I was a little disappointed with the lack of AMD's mention and overall Jon doesn't really exude "excitement" about computing. He seems to forget he's writing a book and not a white paper. Still, the book is probably one of the more definitive publishings on Intel's modern day x86 CPU's and IBM/Motorola's PPC line of CPU's, all written in a way easily understood. I wouldn't say it was a complete waste of my time, but a newcomer to computing would walk away from this book with almost no knowledge on Intel's biggest (and most important) competitor: AMD. Jon makes out Intel's biggest competitor to be IBM and the PowerPC line of processors, which of course is absurd.
I hate to call this book biased, but it's hard not to after reading it.
OK, not great.......2007-06-27
Somewhat interesting, but gets pretty tiresome after a while. Not all that well written.
If you're really into processors, you probably know a fair amount of this already. You'll probably learn a lot of new things about the details of various Intel and PowerPC processor generations, but you'll have to go through a lot of stuff you already know as well. If you're not really into processors, or really curious, this book isn't for you.
Excellent Introductory Overview of Microprocessors.......2007-05-31
This book provides a great introduction to microprocessor operation and design. Details and compares the development of the x86 line from the Pentium through Core 2 Duo with the PowerPC line. Highly recommended.
Great book on computer architecture for technical readers.......2007-05-30
Let me say that I wish I could give this book 4 1/2 stars. It's just shy of 5 stars, but I couldn't place this book alongside some of my favorite 5-star books of all time. Still, I really enjoyed reading Inside the Machine -- it's a great book that will answer many questions for the devoted technical reader.
Inside the Machine benefits from several strong features. First, the book's color illustrations are a treat, nicely explaining many topics. Second, the comparative approach taken by author Jon Stokes is a powerful and enlightening educational tool. By comparing aspects of different processors (G4e as "wide and shallow" vs P4 as "narrow and deep") I learned more than reading about the processors individually. Third, the author "builds" processors feature-by-feature, starting with the hypothetical DLW-1, continuing with the DLW-2, and then showing how his constructs compare against real processors. Modern processors are very complicated, and a powerful way to learn how they work is to start simple and progress from there. Fourth, astute readers might use Inside the Machine as a simple introduction to assembly language. The book doesn't teach assembly, but it shows, instruction by instruction, how it maps to machine language (bit by bit).
A few minor aspects of Inside the Machine caused me to not give the book five stars. First, I would have liked at least some coverage of the 386 and 486, prior to the Pentium. The i386 at least seems to be the least common denominator for many Unix variants, even though some now use the Pentium for that role. Second, some of the material seemed a little unorganized. For example, a chapter on caching (ch 11) appears to have been thrown after ch 10, but doesn't seem to fit there. Elsewhere, I have to wait to ch 10 to learn about the front side bus, in the middle of a discussion of the G5. I would have also liked to have learned a little more terminology associated with motherboards and the like. Finally, each chapter lacks a summary or conclusion. A few times I felt like the chapter just ended full-stop, with no sense of what had been discussed.
I think addressing these shortcomings would make for an excellent second edition. Perhaps including an appendix with a processor summary would help. I guess if I really want more details, I can turn to Scott Mueller's Upgrading and Repairing PCs; the 18th edition arrives this summer. Inside the Machine is the book that will help you understand how the components of a modern microprocessor function.
Inside the Machine or Microprocessors for the rest of us.......2007-04-11
Jon Stokes' Inside the Machine falls somewhere between Computer Science textbook and Popular Science reading. It's packed with a lot of information that is very technical, while not quite going to the technical depth of a classroom textbook. It does make heavy use of analogy to render some hard to grasp concepts a bit easier for the non CS major.
Inside the Machine is fairly dense with both content and color. Lots of information is available here with colorful diagrams and illustrations to back it up. You'll need a more than basic understanding of computers and at least a bit of programming experience under your belt to get the most out of it. With that, the average computer enthusiast can pick up this book and find themselves in possession of a clear and concise guide to basic processor theory and real processor architecture. if you are interested in how microprocessors really work and why they were developed as they were but not interested in obtaining a CS degree this book is your first, best stop.
The book is divided into 12 chapters, with a bibliography and index following. The first four chapters lead the reader through basic computing concepts, discussing how a program actually executes when it arrives at the processor and brings us through pipelined and superscalar execution, ways to increase speed and throughput of processors.
Once a basic understanding of how the microprocessor works is reached, Stokes then disects a number of popular processors that have existed in the last decade and a half. These chapters cover the Intel's Pentium and Pentium Pro, the 600. 700 and 7400 Power PC processors, Intel's P4 vs Motorola's G4, 64-bit and x86-64 processors, the G5 and IBM's PowerPC 970 and finally Intel's Pentium M, Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors. If you do want to delve deeper into the world of microprocessors the bibliography supplied in the book is a great resource.
If anything in that last paragraph sounded really interesting to you or made you say "Oh I loved that processor!" than this book should go on your to-read list.
I was not a CS major and though I do work in IT I'm not an expert on microprocessor architecture. I knew what I needed to know about the products to do my job. When this book came along it was a real joy for me to read it. I've looked at a number of popular text books concerned with microprocessors and while reading this book won't get you a job with Intel it will certainly be a bit easier to digest and thus offer a lot more to readers like myself.
Don't expect to breeze through this if you're going to pick it up though. You should glance through it first if you have a chance. If everything you're reading in the first four chapters is causing you to say "uh huh" and "oh yeah" then you're ready for some more advanced material and won't really need this unless you're into historical data about microprocessors. If you're familiar with some of the concepts and would like a solid grounding in current architecture based on understanding popular prior models then this book is certainly for you.
For me a broad understanding of how these things worked and a bit of programming was all I needed to enjoy this book and what it has to offer. While you won't be up late a few nights glued to the page (well, okay I was up late one night. I was really digging into the differences between the P4 and the G4 and thinking "Finally, that's what all this meant" when my wife told me in no uncertain terms to shut the light out and go to bed. That's just me though.) You will find just about every page full of useful theory or practical knowledge that will increase your understanding and prepare you for the next section of the book until you find yourself reading about processors being sold right now.
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This book introduces a modern approach to embedded system design, presenting software design and hardware design in a unified manner. It covers trends and challenges, introduces the design and use of single-purpose processors ("hardware") and general-purpose processors ("software"), describes memories and buses, illustrates hardware/software tradeoffs using a digital camera example, and discusses advanced computation models, controls systems, chip technologies, and modern design tools. For courses found in EE, CS and other engineering departments.
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Very Good Book!!!!!!.......2006-05-12
This books is very good, it tells you the in and out of the embedded system design , from marketing to the design. Very easy to understand. Needs updating on certain protocols.
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Introduction to Computing Systems: From bits & gates to C & beyond, now in its second edition, is designed to give students a better understanding of computing early in their college careers in order to give them a stronger foundation for later courses. The book is in two parts: (a) the underlying structure of a computer, and (b) programming in a high level language and programming methodology.
To understand the computer, the authors introduce the LC-3 and provide the LC-3 Simulator to give students hands-on access for testing what they learn. To develop their understanding of programming and programming methodology, they use the C programming language. The book takes a "motivated" bottom-up approach, where the students first get exposed to the big picture and then start at the bottom and build their knowledge bottom-up. Within each smaller unit, the same motivated bottom-up approach is followed. Every step of the way, students learn new things, building on what they already know. The authors feel that this approach encourages deeper understanding and downplays the need for memorizing. Students develop a greater breadth of understanding, since they see how the various parts of the computer fit together.
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Excellent Book to Teach You the Basics of the Computer.......2007-05-06
This book is really good for learning the basics of how a computer functions. It takes you from the low-level Flip-Flops to explaining how a register and other small components of a computer work. Then the book shows you the basic components a computer, and then gives a full example in the LC-3. The LC-3 is complete with a architecture diagram and Assembly instructions. The book does a good job of of taking you through the LC-3 data path and showing how an instruction is implemented on the architecture. The book also does a good job of showing how the assembly code connects to higher level languages like C/++ or Java. It also gives a high-level explanation of exactly what a compiler does. Towards the end it gives some information on data structures and particularly as to how a stack would be implemented by the LC-3 in assembly. The book also explains how memory works and how input and output are handled in some computers.
Some problems with the book are in the C section. This book does not give a real C tutorial, there are much better guides to C programming.It doesn't really give you any instruction as to how to program in LC-3 Assembly; however, the instructions are simple enough that you should be able to figure it out. Another potential problem is the combinational logic section. This part of the book is not really comprehensive, but teaches what you need to know so that you understand how all the low-level components work; however, if you want to design your own combinational logic, then there are other books for that. Also this book does not really go into the theory of how and why they developed the LC-3 architecture as it is. It is just an intro to get you used how a computer architecture looks and how it works.
All in all a great read for a CS student or Electrical Engineer to get an idea of how a computer runs the programs written on it.
Note: I am a student at University of Illinois (Patel works here) and took a class created around this book. ECE 190 is still my favorite class I've taken to date.
Needs improvement.......2007-02-05
I was lucky enough to be taught by the professor himself--Dr. Patt. The book needs definite improvement in clarity. Too many of the concepts are abstract and ambiguous. The exercises at the end of each section are pathetic, they should be presented more in a Mathematical or Physics style and they do not flex your knowledge about what you have learned in that section. I had to rely on my TAs to explain certain concepts to me since the book did such a poor job.
However, once you master everything that this book has to offer (I strongly recommend you read the appendixes at the end of the book as collateral reading) you will truly understand how computers work at the most fundamental level.
Great book........2007-01-03
This is one of the best books I have used for a computer science course. This book is really detailed. Would really recommend getting this book and keeping it for reference.
Better Than The Teacher.......2005-12-15
I had a pretty ambiguous and boring teacher for the course that required this book so I didn't listen to her much at all in class. Instead, I just substituted the book for her lectures, and I aced the course with ease learning much about how a computer works along the way. It makes me feel a lot more competent about programming to know this stuff, and the book provides it in a pretty good way through the LC-3 architecture and sprinkles the book with examples.
I didn't read any of the "C and beyond" stuff, but everything else was spot-on. I found that most of the teacher's slides (up until a couple of last topics the book didn't cover like linking and loading) were almost identical to the book's presentation of the material. It's a pricey book, but take heart in knowing that it's not a waste of your money for what you get from it.
Intro to CS the way it should be done.......2005-05-17
This book is the implementation of what I have been trying to impart to my beginning students for years. It contains explanations of all of the ideas that make up the foundation of computer science. The first sections deal with the fundamentals of binary data, how numbers are represented, how arithmetic is performed, how the bitwise operations are executed, followed by the basics of digital logic. These ideas are then expanded into a simple assembly code with many control instructions. Staying at the assembly level, I/O operations, subroutines and stacks are demonstrated.
In chapter 11, the transition is made to higher-level languages by the introduction of C. It is then used to illustrate variables, operators, control structures, functions, pointers and arrays; recursion, I/O in C and simple data structures. The explanations are all very well done and the topics are what should be the first set encountered by a computer science major. While the level of abstraction that most programmers work at has dramatically increased over the years, there is still no substitute for being well schooled in the fundamentals. Not only does this make it easier to move up the abstraction ladder, it also makes it possible for a programmer to function at the lower level, should the need arise.
I strongly recommend this book for adoption as a text for a first course in computer science. While it is not designed to fit into the traditional mold of a first semester programming class, it will provide a much stronger foundation for the student taking their first course in CS.
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This heavily illustrated survey has been expanded in its second edition to provide students of both art history and of architecture with a worldwide introduction to the history of architecture.
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Bad CD.......2007-04-02
This is an interesting book, but is marked down because the CD does not open on the Macintosh, even though it is supposed to be OS X compatible. The publisher provides no work-around to the problem.
Not recommended.
Scamming Students?.......2006-09-28
This book appears to be exactly the same as "A World History of Architecture" (Paperback) by the same authors and available on Amazon for $33.64 without the CD. The number of pages, table of contents, and intro sentence are exactly the same. It seems more than slightly shady to me to sell the exact same book with two different names.
This book is required reading for my Architectural History class and was for sale at my school's bookstore for $100. My stodgy old professor isn't teaching from the CD. I am not giving these people my money, I got my copy at the library.
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Create dazzling color schemes for any indoor space. You'll quickly sharpen your color skills--and open the door to a more rewarding and profitable career with John F. Pile's Color in Interior Design. He takes the mystery out of working with color, showing you step-by-step how to plan color relationships in an organized and systematic way...prepare color schemes for interiors...make color charts...select materials...put together color samples...work with additive and subtractive color...understand the psychological impact of color...use color in functional spaces...and solve a wide range of practical color problems. This hands-on color design tool packs illustrations of the best color work by well-known professionals--plus a survery of color in historic interiors that will guide you through restoration and adaptive reuse projects.
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color in interior design.......2007-09-21
As a lay person just interested in learning more about the use of color in interior design, this was an excellent book. While the first several chapters were very "text bookish", the remainder was very layman friendly. I feel more confident in undertaking color projects in my home and in conversing about the use of color with friends, who are now asking my opinions. The chapters that helped me the most were on the color wheel and color relationships. I enjoyed it and will now pursue my interest in color and design.
Color in Interior Design.......2007-09-03
There are zillions of books on this complex world of color.
This one is the best for all Interior Designers, students and teachers, it is written by John F. Pile, an authority in Interior Design. You will enjoy learning the Color Systems for your business, and covers the historical aspect of of the Bauhaus School of Design, and also color in Historic Interiors, including artists and personal experiences.
Michele Beatriz
color.......2006-11-11
it's a really helpful book for designers.you can find whatever you need about colors...
Color theroy.......2006-08-15
I am studing interior design and this book was recommended to me. I think it is an excellent book.
ANything by John Pile...........2006-03-22
This is a great color reference for interior designers, or aspiring designers. It is a great visual reference, offers very good detail and I use it often for reference when putting together story boards and offering ideas to clients.
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* Hardware/Software Partitioning * Cross-Platform Development * Firmware Debugging * Performance Analysis * Testing & Integration Get into embedded systems programming with a clear understanding of the development cycle and the specialized aspects of
Understand the embedded systems development cycle and the specialized aspects of writing software in this environment. You get clear explanations of how cross-development environments work, software/hardware integration techniques, and the key methods and technologies for each phase of the development process.
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Introductory book which skips the technical details.......2006-09-25
A book for someone who is developing first embedded system(s). Limited coverage, but has some good references at the end of each chapter that might be helpful to the reader.
Practically Useless.......2006-05-05
Maybe it would be beneficial to a marketing team, but I'm an engineer and I found the book totally useless.
A Good Introductory Text.......2004-10-22
This book offers a clear view of the embedded system design process. If you are a newcomer, it can help you clear up the mystery and it is a easy reading. If you have been through a embedded project from ground up, this is not the book for you. Even though I like this book, it lacks of depth and the text closed up in a hurry.
Good for beginners.......2004-04-25
Good for beginners. Really valuable if you are out of college and in need of directions in this field. The references in the end of each chapter are quite useful. It will give you directions but do not expect any deep/serious discussions about the topics it is supposed to cover.
Good for beginners or undergrade students only.......2003-08-06
Very good to learn the embedded system world for the new comers.
If you have some experience with project management and know what are the differences between MCUs and development tools, then it is no need to buy it.
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A-Z's for designing superior day care facilities
Virtually unknown 30 years ago, daycare has become a growth industry. Child Care Design Guide helps architects and designers plan, design, and renovate functional, developmentally rich, pleasing centers. Author Anita Rui Olds brings to this work over 25 years of design experience with children's facilities. She gives you step-by-step explanations of interior and exterior layout and design principles fleshed out in clarifying case studies. You learn about licensing and code requirements, operational standards and strategies, and get helpful checklists, charts and graphs for optimum facility design within time, space, and budgetary constraints. This highly visual work features over 300 floor plans for infant and toddler, preschool, and afterschool spaces, plus areas for outdoor play and more.
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Outstanding Resource!!.......2003-08-01
Worth every dime!!! Anita Rui Olds has incredible insight into creating environments that are reflective of children and their interests. She believes that a child care setting should have "spirit." Included are Reggio-type environmental solutions that create a sense of wonder with an architecturally aesthetic sensibility. Lots of great ideas packed into this book. Only regret is that the pictures are too small and not in color. Would have been worth extra [$$] to have an expanded edition.
Essential Resource.......2002-02-18
This is a terrific and necessary resource for anyone involved with the design or renovation of a child care setting. The author has clearly and concisely poured into the book her considerable knowledge and understanding of child care facilities, her passionate beliefs, and her attention to the details of good design. Her knowledge of child development is evident in all of her ideas.
The best.......2002-01-05
This must be the best book that exist about designing Child Care Center. It covers everything, but the most important is the focus the autor made on the children. This book is a must for every architect or people interested in design of this kind of buildings, specially if he/she is really interested in children well being.
The only but is that for the quality of its content, this book deserves a better paper and color pictures. (a 0 star here for MacGrow-Hill).
Probably this book is call to change the way a day care is seen today.
Long awaited, exceeds expectations.......2000-12-25
Preeminent authority on design for child care, Anita Rui Olds consummated a lifetime of deep concern and research into the needs of children with the publication of this magnum opus. Lavish use of illustrations--photos, sketches, floor plans, and examples--and attractive layout support Ms. Olds's incisive text to create a remarkably accessible book. Many hundreds of child care professionals and architects who have studied under Ms. Olds will recognize and welcome this work as the summation of the concepts that placed the author at the forefront of her field.
More and more children are in institutional care and, "in search of a model," day care typically happens in society's "leftover" spaces, church basements, warehouses, and places intended for adults. This book will help anyone committed to doing better for our children to "see that young children are raised in nurturing, spirited settings that honor their precious young souls." (from the introduction)
The book's only drawback is technical as the reproduction of photographs is of disappointing quality.
Tragically, Anita Olds did not live to see this book published. We can be thankful that she left it for us, full of her passion for children. In its use we will honor her spirit as we effect her designs.
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Written in a clear and engaging style, and generously illustrated with superb computer graphics, Introduction to Protein Architecture is a textbook for second and third year undergraduate students and beginning post-graduate students, and will be of interest to all biological and medical scientists whose work touches on proteins. The structures and functions of proteins unlock the secrets inherent in genomes, including the human genome. The emphasis of this book is on protein architecture, on proteins as three-dimensional patterns. A new field, bioinformatics, has grown up around gene and protein sequences and structures. It has captured the interest of many scientists for its intellectual challenges, its potential for useful applications, and promising scope for careers. This book introduces the use of the World Wide Web in bioinformatics. Written by one of the leaders in this field, Introduction to Protein Architecture explains the general characteristics of proteins that underlie the vary great variety of folding patterns observed in nature. For specialists in structural biology, it contains the core of what they need to know. For students and workers in related disciplines undergraduates or beginning graduate students in biology, chemistry, medicine, bioinformatics, and related fields it contains what they will be able to apply to their own work. Topics treated include: Pattern and form in protein structure; The building blocks; The relationship between amino acid sequence and protein structure; Secondary, supersecondary and tertiary structure; Classifications and hierarchies of protein folding patterns; Protein evolution; How proteins change conformation (and why). To suit the needs of courses, each chapter includes recommended reading, lists of useful web sites, traditional exercises, and a new type of exercise called a weblem, for WEB-based probLEM.
Customer Reviews:
A nice introduction to structural biology.......2004-02-12
This book deserves 5 stars on the basis of its color stereo diagrams alone! Well done. I wish I had this book when I was starting out as a graduate student! A very good explanation of structural hierarchy. Plus the book also contains excellent details of structure of proteins belonging to specific families -for ex., antibodies. Even today, for my work, I find it very convenient to look into the book first for some structural information rather than into the PDB databases. And yes, I do have a very good pair of stereo glasses always on hand!
If Frank Lloyd Wright did proteins..........2001-02-01
This is truly a monument to the architecture of proteins: a gorgeous tour of the structures that dwell within us. The "frozen music" of biology is clearly presented in beautiful detail. The computer-generated renderings give pause to anyone who wonders what God was up to when She thought about creating life. Proteins, as represented here, are Her finest efforts. Visually stunning is only the most obvious aspect of this amazing introduction to structural genomics (proteinomics): the systematic study of protein structures. This is a serious graduate level textbook.
The text should be considered for any introductory graduate level course in biochemistry. Beginning with sound chemical principles, the text lays a solid foundation for the concepts of secondary and tertiary structure within protein. The author builds a superstructure from which to view the motifs of cofactor binding domains and active sites in enzymes.
Each chapter concludes with exercises, problems and "weblems". The weblems underscore the fact that structural genomics, a branch of bioinformatics, is a hot topic in the biotech arena. The weblems ask the reader to pursue ideas on the world wide web. The author provides the reader with a wealth of websites ranging from browser plug-in software for viewing crystal structures, to sources of those structures, to sequence alignment servers which will allow the student to do real research. Well thought-out, the weblems posed are useful to the student in exploring the topics of each chapter.
The author sticks to protein architecture avidly, issues of how proteins fold or how structure might be predicted from amino acid sequence are presented to the reader. It is a credit to the author that he does not speculate on these very hot research topics. The bibiliography for each chapter is current to mid-2000.
A student using this text will have greater insight and understanding of the literature of protein structure, folding, and prediction of structure. This book would also be a useful reference to the veteran practitioner, summarizing an early 21st century look at this field.
Book Description
Interiors: An Introduction, offers an introduction to the elements of residential and commercial interior design. Its purpose is to introduce the philosophy of interior design and to encourage an appreciation for fine design wherever and whenever it is found. To achieve this goal, the text presents timeless design principles and elements and their application to interiors. In addition, the authors make the student aware of the numerous choices of materials, furnishings, and components that are used innterior design.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book, I dont plan on selling it when class is over! .......2007-09-30
GReat book pretty updated, I dont plan on selling it off in exchange for another in the future. It is a great referrance for anyone to keep who would like to reminded of all design terminlogy. A great foundation book for anyone pursuing Int. or Arch. Design.
worth every cent!.......2007-09-13
This book is easy to read, easy to navigate and has great illustrations. Worth the price and an asset to any designers collection.
Exceptionally Encompassing.......2007-03-22
This is a great book to study the basics of interior design, and I have referenced it many times, long after that first class. Highly recommended!
Interiors is an excelent book.......2007-03-09
The book is very helpful and has great examples and reference photose
Great book. Fast Shipping.......2007-03-09
There's a minor scratch on the corner of the book. I guess it happened during the shipping process; but it's ok. Everything's great.
Book Description
This book is an introductory text on structural analysis and structural design. While the emphasis is on fundamental concepts, the ideas are reinforced through a combination of limited versatile classical techniques and numerical methods. Structural analysis and structural design including optimal design are strongly linked through design examples. Included computer software enhances the learning experience.
Customer Reviews:
Great for P.E. and students.......2005-03-31
Overview
Determinate and Indeterminate Structures are discussed in this book. Considering that we all are using computers nowadays, the Matrix methods of Structural Analysis and computer-based Structural Analysis is also presented. The final chapter of this book discusses some design of beams and columns in both steel and concrete structures. Both classical techniques and numerical techniques are discussed.
CD Programs
This book comes with a free CD! The GS-USA Frame program analyses and design plane truss and frames. The UNDO program is for (a) generic optimization problems, and (b) matrix-related problems. The SlideTray program is a tool box with matrix toolbar, calendar, options for numerical integration and differentiation, is a scientific calculator, etc. and finally, the UCSD program is for design of concrete and steel beams and columns as per ACI and AISC-LRFD codes.
Quotes
This author has also taken the trouble by putting quotes in the beginning of each and every chapter. For instance, in the beginning of Chapter 6, quotes such as "Everything should be made as simple as possible, not simpler" - Albert Einstein, "Although the finite element method can make a good engineer better, it can make a poor engineer more dangerous..... One can now make mistakes with more confidence than ever before." - Robert Cook, "I just bought a Mac to help me design the next Cray" - Seymour Cray, etc.
Examples
There are lots of numerical examples in this text book. Some examples are explained in metric units and some in imperial units.
Exercises
Answers are only given to selected problems. Just off the topic, this author (the first to me) has a funny way to present his exercises! For instance, he started some of this exercise with Appetizers and followed by Main Course. This author definitely does not have a sweet tooth (that's what I think personally) because I cannot find a Dessert section. But I am sure this author is an expert in Structures because his Dessert section is compensated with Structural Concepts!
Illustrations
Some photos were depicted in the beginning chapters to illustrate the common types of structural systems and also some bolted connections. Later, in the beginning of each and every chapter, a photograph is shown with some engineering quotes at the bottom. The graphical representation of structures in the text and examples are clear and well presented.
Some Topics Covered
Chapter 2
Some topics that were discussed in the chapter on Determinate Structures were the Method of Joints and the Method of Sections for 2D Trusses. Zero force members are also discussed in this chapter together with the discussion on unstable trusses. For plane frames or 2D frames, the concepts of internal forces are initially presented and later, bending moment diagrams and shear force diagrams are discussed. Similar to 2D Trusses, a discussion on unstable frames is also presented. One would understand the concepts of structural connections, members and support, how to produce a Free Body Diagram, to identify determinate from indeterminate structures and also to analyse & solve determinate truss & frames.
Chapter 3
This chapter discusses some concept on Stress and Strain. The theories of failure are also discussed which includes Yielding, Low Stiffness, Buckling, Crushing and Fracture. Also presented are Von Misses, Maximum Principal Stress Norris and Mohr's Failure Criteria. A discussion on how one can model the structure and loads is also presented. For example, how the load from the deck of a footbridge is transferred to the longitudinal and transverse beams, how the loading is transferred to the roof truss, the tributary loading on the girders and beams of a multi-story office building, etc. Wind load, snow load, dead load, live load, earthquake load and rain load are also discussed. Most of the discussion on loading is based on the American Code of Practice. But don't be despaired, the rest of the chapters on structural analysis is applicable whether one is adopting the British Codes, Australian Codes, etc. etc.
Chapter 4
This chapter discusses deflections by presenting the differential equation of beam deflection initially. Then it proceeds with the moment area method and 4 examples based on this method are given. Next, the two theorems of the conjugate beam method is discussed together with 3 examples based on this theorem. The other methods of deflection calculations which were discussed include the Energy Principles and the Principle of Virtual Work (Unit Load Method for Beams, Frames and Trusses)
Chapter 5
This chapter discusses Indeterminate Structures such as beams, frames and trusses using the Force Method. Slope Deflection method for beams and frames with or without sway are discussed. Unfortunately, I could not find any presentation on Moment Distribution.
Chapter 6 & 7
This chapter would gear you toward the Matrix-Based Numerical Methods i.e. gearing readers (interested in developing programs) some important information on developing computational structural analysis.
Chapter 8
This chapter deals with structural optimisation.
Chapter 9
The final chapter deals with some design of steel and concrete beams, columns, tension members, etc. Again, those who are interested in other engineering codes such as the British code, Malaysian code, etc. would not find any relevant information here to your code because the design here is based on the AISC and ACI design codes
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Tee
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