COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE LATEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDSFully revised to address the convergence of the telecom, media, and technology (TMT) sectors, the new edition of this cutting-edge guide provides a comprehensive overview of the current telecom landscape. The book focuses on the interdependence of the IT infrastructure, multimedia content, and broadband transport network in today's hyper-connected mobile environment and discusses the importance of storing, ...

This unique book serves as a readable, holistic introduction to telecommunications. Far more than an acronym-studded quick fix, Telecom Crash Course is a true tutorial that offers context, connections--and humor-- to teach the importance of key technologies. Author Steven Shepard, an accomplished writer and teachers, uses lively stories that deliver important points about the markets that drive the technologies. He provides not only rigorous technical accuracy, with explanations of each techn...

A psychologist who barely survived a disastrous fire, Steven Shepard provides essential tips for avoiding fires and saving lives if one occurs. He advises readers in how to deal with the trauma of a fire’s aftermath, as well as how to talk to insurance companies.

In the shadow of a nation torn asunder, Brother Against Brother: Civil War delivers a gripping exploration of loyalty, sacrifice, and the fragile bonds of kinship. In April 1864, as the American Civil War rips through Louisiana from New Orleans, the Bayou State landscape is transformed into a battlefield. This compelling story follows the harrowing journeys of Captain Douglas Ivey, CSA, as he is forced to choose between deeply held convictions and the people he loves most ...

The invasion of the future has begun.Literary legends including Steven Millhauser, Junot Diáz, Amiri Baraka, and Katharine Dunn have attacked the borders of the every day. Like time traveling mad-scientists, they have concocted outrageous creations from the future. They have seized upon tales of technology gone wrong and mandated that pulp fiction must finally grow up.In these wildly-speculative stories you will discover the company that controls the world from an alley in ...

Nowadays, the Internet has become an irreplaceable tool, feeding us information about new innovations and the evolution of the markets relating to all human activities. What the Internet lacks, though, is a guiding narrative thread, which is crucial to understand the evolution from old technologies into the technologies available today, and to benefit from the commentary which could elucidate that process of evolution. In spite of its inherent richness, no encyclopedia can constitute the o...

Find out how to manage your telecom services and save your company money!Worldwide telecom spending was over $4 trillion in 2004, and virtually all 12 million businesses in the U.S. buy phone and other telecom servicesOur book shows people at small and medium-sized businesses how to make sense of telecom lingo and get the best dealsIncludes an overview of the major players in the telecom industry and an easy-to-understand explanation of th...

The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. The newest edition of this acclaimed study guide is aligned to cover all of the material included in the newest version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge. The ten domains are covered completely and as concisely as possible with an eye to acing the exam.Each of the ten domains has its own chapter that includes specially designed pedagogy to aid the t...

Wireless has finally come of age. With a significant jump in throughput over previous standards, 802.11n is the first wireless technology that doesn’t trade speed for mobility, and users have stormed onto wireless networks with a passion. In this concise guide, Matthew Gast—chair of the IEEE group that produced revision 802.11-2012—shows you why wireless has become the default method of connecting to a network, and provides technical details you need to plan, design, and deploy 802.11n tod...

Designing and Deploying 802.11 Wireless NetworksSecond EditionA Practical Guide to Implementing 802.11n and 802.11ac Wireless Networks For Enterprise-Based ApplicationsPlan, deploy, and operate high-performance 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless networksThe new 802.11ac standard enables WLANs to deliver significantly higher performance. Network equipment manufacturers have refocused on 802.11ac- and 802.11n-compliant solutions, rapidly moving old...

As a final exam preparation tool, the CCNP Wireless (642-732 CUWSS) Quick Reference provides a concise review of all objectives on the new exams. The short eBook provides readers with detailed, graphical-based information, highlighting only the key topics in cram-style format.With this document as your guide, you will review topics on concepts and commands that apply to this exam. This fact-filled Quick Reference allows you to get all-important information at a glance, hel...

“Annabel Dodd is a maestro when it comes to demystifying even the most complex telecommunications policies. She takes on the range of issues in the telecom world that shape how we learn, share information, conduct business, and enjoy entertainment. It’s an illuminating, accessible account that provides a much-needed primer for anyone interested in communications policy.” —Congressman Edward J. Markey, Ranking Member Subcommitt...