John Graham-Cumming

128 Places Where Science and Technology Come Alive

The Geek Atlas

"Covers GNU Make basics through advanced topics, including: user-defined functions, macros, and path handling; creating makefile assertions and debugging makefiles; parallelization; automatic dependency generation, rebuilding targets, and non-recursive Make; and using the GNU Make Standard Library"--

The GNU Make Book

Die lebendige Geschichte der Wissenschaften ist uberall um uns herum, man muss nur wissen, wo man hinschauen muss. Mit diesem einzigartigen Reisefuhrer kann man 128 Orte auf der Welt kennen lernen, die fur bedeutsame Ereignisse in Wissenschaft und Technik stehen. Erlebe das Foucaultsches Pendel, das in Paris schwin> erfahre Interessantes uber das groste Wissenschaftsmuseum der Welt, das "Deutsche Museum" in Munchen; besuche einen Ableger des Newtons Apfelbaums am Trinity College in Cambridge und vieles, vieles mehr... Jeder Ort in Der Geek-Atlas stellt eine auerordentliche Entdeckung oder Erfindung in den Mittelpunkt und befasst sich daruber hinaus auch mit den Menschen und Geschichten, die hinter diesen Erfindungen stehen. Alle Orte werden mit interessanten Fotos vorgestellt und die Themen mit zahlreichen Zeichnungen illustriert. Das Buch ist nach Landern aufgeteilt, fur alle interessanten Orte werden auch - neben nutzlichen Tourismusinformationen - die genauen GPS-Daten aufgefuhrt.

128 Orte auf der Welt, um Wissenschaft und Technik zu erleben

Der Geek-Atlas

GNU make is the most widely used build automation tool, but it can be challenging to master and its terse language can be tough to parse for even experienced programmers. Those who run into difficulties face a long, involved struggle, often leaving unsolved problems behind and GNU make's vast potential untapped. The GNU Make Book demystifies GNU make and shows you how to use its best features. You'll find a fast, thorough rundown of the basics of variables, rules, targets, and makefiles. Learn how to fix wastefully long build times and other common problems, and gain insight into more advanced capabilities, such as complex pattern rules. With this utterly pragmatic manual and cookbook, you'll make rapid progress toward becoming a more effective user. You'll also learn how to: –Master user-defined functions, variables, and path handling –Weigh the pitfalls and advantages of GNU make parallelization –Handle automatic dependency generation, rebuilding, and non-recursive make –Modify the GNU make source and take advantage of the GNU Make Standard Library –Create makefile assertions and debug makefiles GNU make is known for being tricky to use, but it doesn't have to be. If you’re looking for a deeper understanding of this indispensable tool, you'll find The GNU Make Book to be an indispensable guide.

The history of science is all around us, if you know where to look. With this unique traveler's guide, you'll learn about 128 destinations around the world where discoveries in science, mathematics, or technology occurred or is happening now. Travel to Munich to see the world's largest science museum, watch Foucault's pendulum swinging in Paris, ponder a descendant of Newton's apple tree at Trinity College, Cambridge, and more. Each site in The Geek Atlas focuses on discoveries or inventions, and includes information about the people and the science behind them. Full of interesting photos and illustrations, the book is organized geographically by country (by state within the U.S.), complete with latitudes and longitudes for GPS devices. Destinations include: Bletchley Park in the UK, where the Enigma code was broken The Alan Turing Memorial in Manchester, England The Horn Antenna in New Jersey, where the Big Bang theory was confirmed The National Cryptologic Museum in Fort Meade, Maryland The Trinity Test Site in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was exploded The Joint Genome Institute in Walnut Creek, California You won't find tedious, third-rate museums, or a tacky plaque stuck to a wall stating that "Professor X slept here." Every site in this book has real scientific, mathematical, or technological interest -- places guaranteed to make every geek's heart pound a little faster. Plan a trip with The Geek Atlas and make your own discoveries along the way.

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