A comprehensive introduction to real-time computing for mechanical engineers and engineering students that integrates theory and application.There are many textbooks that cover real-time computing, but none designed specifically for mechanical engineering curricula. Filling this gap, Rico Picone, Joseph Garbini, and Cameron Devine provide mechanical engineers and engineering students with a comprehensive introduction to real-time computing that integrates theory an...

An account of the last three hundred years of Scottish history offers a look at Scottish identity and culture.

In this fun, edgy, and essential guide, the editors of today's hottest music magazine give you the ultimate, all-access pass to the exciting world of hip-hop and contemporary R&B.From the megaselling songs to the biggest stars to the most outrageous scandals, Rap-Up gives you a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the revolutionary music that's transforming pop culture. Discover:HISTORY LESSONHow it all started, from rappers armed with t...

Part of his trilogy on Scottish history, T. M. Devine's To the Ends of the Earth is a compelling account of the Scots as a "global people," charting their forgotten role in the building of the modern world.The Scots are one of the world's greatest nations of emigrants. For centuries, untold numbers of men, women, and children sought their fortunes in every part of the globe, from the British Empire to the United States, in cities and on prairie farms, as traders, bankers, ...

<Kpop Why?> -Stories behind k-pop news -Answers to questions about k-pop idols -Written by an experienced k-pop journalist Are you a k-pop lover? Well, don’t you want to know stories behind k-pop news then? Welcome to the real world of k-pop. <Kpop Why?> contains various unknown stories about k-pop stars. The author, who has been working as a k-pop journalist since 2010 gives you answers to various questions about k-pop idols such as “Why did they disband th...

K-Pop Lyrics series cover complete official and mini albums of world famous Korean idol groups. In this edition, three repackage albums (2nd - "Don't Don" , 4th - "Miina" & 5th - "Mr. Simple") of Super Junior are updated. Enjoy the lyrics of best-selling K-pop artist.

In this 3rd edition, editors updated recent SHINee 3rd official albums - Chapter 1 'Dream Girl: The Misconception Of You' and Chapter 2 'Why So Serious?: The Misconceptions Of Me' . Please enjoy the lyrics of 5 member idol group - SHINee.

A guide for music: compositions, events, forms, genres, groups, history, industry, instruments, language, live music, musicians, songs, musicology, techniques, terminology , theory, music video.Music is a human activity which involves structured and audible sounds, which is used for artistic or aesthetic, entertainment, or ceremonial purposes.The traditional or classical European aspects of music often listed are those elements given primacy in European-influen...

The aim of this book is to stimulate debate by offering a critique of discourse about African music. Who writes about African music, how, and why? What assumptions and prejudices influence the presentation of ethnographic data? Even the term "African music" suggests there is an agreed-upon meaning, but African music signifies differently to different people. This book also poses the question then, "What is African music?" Agawu offers a new and provocative look at the history of African mu...

TVXQ! - Tong Vfang Xien Qi (traditional Chinese: 東方神起, Korean: 동방신기) can be translated to "The Rising Gods of the East". If you listen and watch their powerful voices and dances, you can immediately acknowledge why they called as riging gods. Please enjoy the lyrics of energetic Korean pop idols.

An investigation of the fictional representations of the city in contemporary British and American television drama, assessing their political, sociological and cultural implications. The book draws on the following five key case studies for specific and detailed analysis:* Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City* Homicide & Life on the Street* Queer as Folk* The Cops* Holding OnEach is discussed in terms of structure, content, characterisation and ...

K-pop Secret Vol.1 contains stories about the real personality of 40 Korean stars. The author, who has interviewed more than 100 Korean celebrities since 2010 tells the story of famous Korean stars including G-Dragon, Baekhyun, Nichkhun, IU, Suzy, Kim Soohyun, Lee Kwangsoo, Song Joongki, Jun Jihyun, Park Shinhye and more.Many fans should be curious about k-pop stars' real life and what’s really happening in the k-pop world. As the stars are only shown on the stage or TV, ordinary p...