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ATI HDTV Wonder Remote Control

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:28:04 +0000

Complete Multifunction Tuning:

HDTV WONDER will function as both an HDTV tuner and an analog tuner
High Definition Television does more than just increase image quality: all DTV shows are broadcast in digital stereo sound and most primetime content today comes in as Dolby Digital surround sound

Free-To-Air DTV Programming:

Now you can receive DTV programming in more places across North America than ever before, and at no cost
With an optional HDTV antenna, you can access this expanding universe of DTV for free
To find out what DTV programming is available in your area, and to help you select and configure your antenna, go to www.checkhd.com (an independent information resource for PC HDTV users not affiliated with ATI)

Personal Video Recorder Capabilities:

Record TV programs to watch later, add TV clips to your presentations and more
Watch, pause and record live analog TV, DTV and HDTV
Burn HDTV to DVD's and CD's

System Requirements:

Intel Pentium 4, Celeron, AMD Athlon or compatible, operating at 1.3 GHz or greater
256 MB of system memory
Available PCI slot for HDTV WONDER card
Graphics card with 64 MB or greater of frame buffer and Microsoft DirectX 9.0 support

HDTV for Dummies

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:13:44 +0000

Get HDTV and get connected without getting confused!

Buy wisely, surround yourself with sound, watch your movies in HD, and more.

If HDTV looks appealing but the mountain of mumbo-jumbo has you peeling out the door, take heart! Finally, here's a plain-English explanation of what HDTV is and how to choose one, hook it up, locate and access programming sources, and even how to connect your movie machines and Xbox for even more HD fun.

Discover how to:

Plan your HDTV system and choose the right equipment.

Connect to programming sources.

Add A/V entertainment gear and accessories.

Access HDTV over your home network.

Critics, Ratings, and Society of Reviews: The Sociology of Reviews

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:38:38 +0000

Critics, Ratings, and Society is the first comprehensive study of the review as social institution. Its theories and data encompass reviews of all types of products--including the arts (e.g. theater, books, and music) and consumer products (e.g. cars, software, and appliances). According to Blank, the core problem of reviews is credibility. Concerns about credibility organize the formulation of reviews and audiences. The connoisseurial-procedural distinction describes the production of credibility and its assessment under different types of rating systems.

Chicago's Best Restaurants by Sherman Kaplan, ISBN 1566251567

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:11:31 +0000

Restaurant critic Sherman Kaplan continues his 23-year tradition of restaurant reviews with this updated and revised listing of the best restaurants in Chicago. Features dozens of reviews of new dining sports, updates on previously reviewed restaurants, and more.

Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Case Reviews by Marie-Rose D. Carre, ISBN 0781742668

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:18:25 +0000

This companion to The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine includes 62 cases across all subspecialties of internal medicine. Cases have been authored by house officers with reviews by distinguished Cleveland Clinic faculty. Plus, board review questions enable readers to identify and review weak areas as they prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine exam. The Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Case Reviews provides step-by-step cases with a problem-oriented presentation style. Summaries of appropriate procedures and regimens are supported by the inclusion of recent literature. The case review book is enhanced with easy-to-use tables and summaries and large illustrations.

Entropy, Large Deviations, and Statistical Mechanics

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:45:49 +0000

From the reviews:

..." Besides the fact that the author's treatment of large deviations is a nice contribution to the literature on the subject, his book has the virue that it provides a beautifully unified and mathematically appealing account of certain aspects of statistical mechanics. ... Furthermore, he does not make the mistake of assuming that his mathematical audience will be familiar with the physics and has done an admireable job of explaining the necessary physical background. Finally, it is clear that the author's book is the product of many painstaking hours of work; and the reviewer is confident that its readers will benefit from his efforts." D. Stroock in Mathematical Reviews 1985

..." Each chapter of the book is followed by a notes section and by a problems section. There are over 100 problems, many of which have hints. The book may be recommended as a text, it provides a completly self-contained reading ..." S.

Critics, Ratings, and Society of Reviews: The Sociology of Reviews

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:49:01 +0000

Encyclopedia of Nursing Research

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:49:50 +0000

This volume brings together, for the first time, all the research on alcohol use that is relevant to nursing practice. Alcohol plays a major role in health care problems, which affects nursing practice from obstetrics to geriatrics. It also may have some significant health benefits, when used in moderation. This book reviews the research on both detrimental and beneficial effects, throughout the lifespan. As in all the Annual Reviews, leading nurse researchers provide students, researchers, and clinicians with the foundations for evidence-based practice and further research.

Broadband Telecommunications Technology by Byeong Gi Lee, ISBN 0890068666

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:28:10 +0000

This completely revised version of the bestselling edition offers updated information on current trends in technology development including SDH/SONET transmission, BISDN and ATM technology, and HDTV, and contains 50% new material, covering state-of-the art, emerging technologies.

C++ by Research & Education Association, ISBN 0878911812

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:54:58 +0000

Get all you need to know with Super Reviews! Each Super Review is packed with in-depth, student-friendly topic reviews that fully explain everything about the subject. The C++ Super Review includes an overview of language fundamentals, control structures, non-primitive data types, pointer and reference types, functions, preprocessor directives, header files, character strings, classes and objects, inheritance, templates, input, and output. Take the Super Review quizzes to see how much you've learned - and where you need more study. Makes an excellent study aid and textbook companion.