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Schaum's Outline of Probability, Second Edition

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A classic Schaum's Outline, thoroughly updated to match the latest course scope and sequence. The ideal review for the thousands of college students who enroll in Probability courses.
About the Book
An update of this successful outline in probability, modified to conform to the current curriculum. Schaums Outline of Probability mirrors the course in scope and sequence to help enrolled students understand basic concepts and offer extra practice on topics such as finite and countable sets, binomial coefficients, axioms of probability, conditional probability, expectation of a finite random variable, Poisson distribution, and probability of vectors and Stochastic matrices. Coverage will also include finite Stochastic and tree diagrams, Chebyshevs Inequality and the Law of Large Numbers, calculations of binomial probabilities using the normal approximation, and regular Markov processes & stationary state distributions.

Key Selling Features
Outline format supplies a concise guide to the standard college course in Probability 430 solved problems Easily-understood review of Probability Supports all the major textbooks for Probability courses Clear, concise explanations of all Probability concepts Appropriate for the following courses: Elementary Probability & Statistics; Data Analysis; Finite Mathematics; Introduction to Mathematical Statistics; Mathematics for Biological Sciences; Introductory Statistics; Discrete Mathematics; Probability for Applied Science; Introduction to Probability Theory Record of Success: Schaums Outline of Probability is a solid selling title in the serieswith previous edition having sold over 12,500 copies since 2002. Supports the following bestselling textbooks:
Bluman, Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach, 4ed, 0073347140, $92.22, MGH, 2006. (MIR: 7,265 units)
Hungerford, Mathematics with Applications, 9ed, 0321334337, $129.48, PEG, 2006. (MIR: 2,731 units)
Rosen, Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, 6ed, 0073229725, $151.76, MGH, 2006. (MIR: 2,866 units)
Market / Audience
Primary: For all students of mathematics who need to learn or refresh Probability skills.

Secondary: Graduate students and professionals looking for a tool for review

Enrollment: Elementary Probability and Statistics 504,600; Data Analysis 16,820; Finite Mathematics 106,732; Introductory Statistics 38,657; Discrete Mathematics 50,592; Introduction to Probability Theory 3,196

Author Profiles
Seymour Lipschutz (Philadelphia, PA) who is presently on the mathematics faculty of Temple University, formerly taught at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and was visiting professor in the Computer Science Department of Brooklyn College. He received his Ph.D. in 1960 at the Courant Institute of mathematical Sciences of New York University. Some of his other books in the Schaum's Outline Series are Beginning Linear Algebra; Discrete Mathematics, 3ed; and Linear Algebra, 4ed.

Marc Lipson (Charlottesville, VA) is on the faculty of the University of Virginia. He formerly taught at the University of Georgia, Northeastern University, and Boston University. He received his Ph..D. in finance in 1994 from the University of Michigan. He is also coauthor of the Schaum;s Outline of Discrete Mathematics, 3ed with Seymour Lipschutz.

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Dominate world history!

World History DeMYSTiFieD gives you the opportunity to learn this subject at your own pace. Master topics such as important dates; the great civilizations of Ancient Greece and Rome Empires; the scientific developments of the Ancient Egyptians; the various dynasties of China; as well as fun and interesting facts. The book helps you truly comprehend this challenging subject a without overwhelming you with complexities or mystifying jargon.

World History DeMYSTiFieD features:
Chapter-opening objectives that give you insight into what youre going to learn in each step Questions at the end of every chapter reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses Still Struggling? icon offers specific recommendations for when you're having difficulty with certain subtopics Includes a final exam for overall self-assessment Curriculum Tree shows how the topic covered in the book fits into a larger curriculum

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Never surrender to U.S. history!

U.S. History DeMYSTiFieD gives you the opportunity to learn this subject at your own pace. Master topics such as important dates; prominent presidential acts and decisions; America's role during both world wars; as well as fun and interesting facts. The book helps you truly comprehend this challenging subject a without overwhelming you with complexities or mystifying jargon.

U.S. History DeMYSTiFieD features:
Chapter-opening objectives that give you insight into what youre going to learn in each step Questions at the end of every chapter reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses Still Struggling? icon offers specific recommendations for when you're having difficulty with certain subtopics Includes a final exam for overall self-assessment Curriculum Tree shows how the topic covered in the book fits into a larger curriculum

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The Social Innovation Imperative: Create Winning Products, Services, and Programs that Solve Society's Most Pressing Challenges

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This book is a must read for anyone who cares about the well-being of humanity in our modern world.
Jake B. Schrum, President Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX

The Social Innovation Imperative advances a best practice framework to solving the worlds most pressing social issues. This is a foundational guide to changing the world that will be referenced for years to come.
Michael Reynolds, Vice President, Product Development and Management, Cigna Health Care

Advancing the works of Clayton Christensen, Tony Ulwick, and others, Bates gives us a systematic approach for addressing critical human needs and the ecosystems in which they persist. This book is a blueprint to help us solve the right thingsthe right way.
Joe Grieshop, President, Chief Innovation Executive, netTrekker, Founding Partner, Knovation Lab

Bates lays out a comprehensive, needs-driven approach for creating a social innovation road map. The detailed templates she provides offer particular insight for large, complex challenges.
Sarah Miller Caldicott, author of Innovate Like Edison and Inventing The Future, great-grandniece of Thomas Edison

Bates shows how to create comprehensive innovation strategies using a six-step framework, and she gives the reader detailed how to instruction for each step.
Ellen Domb, Ph.D., President, PQR Group, Founder of The TRIZ Journal

About the Book:

In recent years, business leaders have been investing unprecedented amounts of time and money pursuing innovation to drive profits and growth. Although far from perfected, the innovation best practices they follow are by now well established.

But when your expected ROI isnt measured in dollars but in social good, the game is played very differentlywhich is where The Social Innovation Imperative comes in.

Sandra M. Bates has spent the last decade helping major corporations create new markets for technology, consumer goods, and services. Now, she turns her attention to the social sector. The Social Innovation Imperative begins by explaining why innovation in social sectors, such as health care, conservation, and education, is unique and then provides the framework and tools that create a best practice for driving innovative change that will impact our world.

Bates organizes the process into action-oriented steps you can follow to meet your goals effectively and in the most efficient manner possible. Learn how to:

Investigate the Needsdefine the social challenge, determine unmet needs, and examine opportunities for achieving them
Innovate the Solutiondevise a workable solution and develop a powerful social business model
Implement the Solutionensure the solution creates shared value and discover techniques to make certain that it does not become an orphan innovation

In The Social Innovation Imperative, Bates combines everything she has learned as a high-level business consultant to offer a refreshing new approach for developing breakthrough products, programs, and services to meet societys needs.

The Framework for Social Innovation outlined in this book removes the mystery from innovation success and provides a systematic approach anyone can adopt. The Social Innovation Imperative offers essential wisdom for innovators everywherewhether nonprofits, NGOs, foundations, government agencies, or corporationswho wish to generate meaningful social value.

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Get solid collaboration from team members in remote locations

Globalization and new technologies have made team collaboration from distant geographical locationson the road, from home or client sites, even on the other side of the globea routine part of business. Managing these teams requires new skills and sensitivities to maximize team and organizational performance.

Emphasizing pragmatism over theory and offering helpful tips instead of vague observations, Managers Guide to Virtual Teams helps you bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation and get peak performance from employees you rarely see. You will learn how to:
Keep team members in remote locations motivated and involved Coach for peak performance via e-mail, telephone, teleconference, and videoconference Help widely scattered team members understand their contribution to the business Build consensus for decisions among virtual team members Learn effective communication and feedback techniques for enhancing team performance
Briefcase Books, written specifically for todays busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step by step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative features to help you navigate each page:
Clear definitions of key terms and concepts Tactics and strategies for managing virtual teams Tricks of the trade for executing effective management techniques Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong Examples of successful virtual managing Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques

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Untangle the mystery of mastering the ACT

ACT DeMYSTiFieD takes you step-by-step through the fundamentals of preparing for the ACT. It helps you build the skills you need to prepare for the test with:
Review sections of the Writing and Math Sample practice tests at the end of each of the 4 sections with complete answer explanations 3 comprehensive practice exams Sample tests designed to match the real ACT in degree of difficulty Classroom-tested tips and strategies for mastering every question type Chapter-opening objectives that give you insight into what youre going to learn in each step Questions at the end of every chapter reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses Still Struggling? icon offers specific recommendations for when you're having difficulty with certain subtopics Includes a final exam for overall self-assessment

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Semiconductor Process Reliability in Practice

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Proven processes for ensuring semiconductor device reliability

<p>Co-written by experts in the field, Semiconductor Process Reliability in Practice contains detailed descriptions and analyses of reliability and qualification for semiconductor device manufacturing and discusses the underlying physics and theory. The book covers initial specification definition, test structure design, analysis of test structure data, and final qualification of the process. Real-world examples of test structure designs to qualify front-end-of-line devices and back-end-of-line interconnects are provided in this practical, comprehensive guide.</p>

<p>Coverage includes:</p>

 Basic device physics

Process flow for MOS manufacturing

Measurements useful for device reliability characterization

Hot carrier injection

Gate-oxide integrity (GOI) and time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB)

Negative bias temperature instability

Plasma-induced damage

Electrostatic discharge protection of integrated circuits

Electromigration

Stress migration

Intermetal dielectric breakdown

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Practice Makes Perfect French Nouns and Their Genders Up Close

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Solve the mysteries of French nouns' genders

Practice Makes Perfect: French Nouns and Their Genders Up Close puts the spotlight on this tricky grammar trouble spot. It boasts plenty of opportunities for practicing your language skills, as well as extensive examples based on a conversational style that will keep you engaged. The book also features a unique answer key that gives you more than just a listing of correct answers; it clues you in on the "why" behind them.

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Don't let European history be your Waterloo!

European History DeMYSTiFieD gives you the opportunity to learn this subject at your own pace. Master topics such as important dates; the colonization of Asia, Africa, and the New World; World War I and World War II; as well as fun and interesting facts. The book helps you truly comprehend this challenging subject a without overwhelming you with complexities or mystifying jargon.

European History DeMYSTiFieD features:
Chapter-opening objectives that give you insight into what youre going to learn in each step Questions at the end of every chapter reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses Still Struggling? icon offers specific recommendations for when you're having difficulty with certain subtopics Includes a final exam for overall self-assessment Curriculum Tree shows how the topic covered in the book fits into a larger curriculum

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Practice Makes Perfect Italian Pronouns And Prepositions, Second Edition

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Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Italian Pronouns and Prepositions offers a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of pronoun and preposition usage, combined with extensive practice, for beginning and intermediate language learners. This new edition features a new review chapter that allows learners to pull together the grammar skills theyve acquired.

<p>About the Book<br/>
This new edition in the successful Practice Makes Perfect series, Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Pronouns and Prepositions offers a detailed examination of these two essential aspects of grammar, which language learners need to master to communicate with confidence. Learners of a foreign language often have difficulty with these areas because the usage of pronouns or prepositions rarely translates directly from English to the new language. Thus, language learners need much more practice in the areas of pronoun and preposition usage than is provided in general grammar books.</p>

<p>This book provides clear explanations of the usage of pronouns and prepositions, followed by practical examples illustrating and clarifying each point. Extensive and varied exercises provide ample opportunity to practice. Answers to all questions are provided at the back of the book, providing immediate feedback.</p>

<p>The new edition features a brand-new review chapter that allows learners to pull together the grammar skills theyve acquired throughout the book.</p>

<p>Key Selling Features</p>

New edition features a brand-new review chapter

Details all aspects of pronoun and preposition usage

Clarifies the subtleties of pronouns and prepositions that often escape language learners

Highly varied and extensive exercises for practice

Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout

Answer key provided for reference and quick feedback

Combines the best elements of instruction and practice so readers find all they need in one book.

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The TAB Guide to Vacuum Tube Audio: Understanding and Building Tube Amps

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Incorporate the "tube sound" into your home audio system

<p>Learn how to work with vacuum tubes and construct high-quality audio amplifiers on your workbench with help from this hands-on, do-it-yourself resource. The TAB Guide to Vacuum Tube Audio: Understanding and Building Tube Amps explains tube theory and construction practices for the hobbyist.</p>

<p>Seven ready-to-build projects feature step-by-step instructions, detailed schematics, and layout tips. You'll also find out how to tweak the projects, each based on a classic RCA design, for your own custom-built amps.</p>

<p>Coverage includes:</p>

 Principles and operational theory behind vacuum tubes

Tube nomenclature, applications, and specifications

Circuit layout, connections, and physical construction

Finding and selecting the right components for the project

Power supplies for vacuum tube circuits

Preamplifier and power amplifier circuits

Performance measurement

Safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques

Tips on building your own tube-based systemand having fun in the process



<p>This book is intended for hobbyists interested in adding the tube sound to any audio system. (Readers looking for high-performance audiophile books are urged to consider the McGraw-Hill books by Morgan Jones.)</p>

<p>Learn more at www.vacuumtubeaudio.info</p>

<p>Make Great Stuff!<br/>
TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.</p>

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Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook, Second Edition

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Talk with your Spanish-speaking friends easily

If you want to converse with your Spanish-speaking pals in their own language, Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook is for you. True-to-life conversations between Spanish friends Pepa and Pili and their American buddy open each chapter, providing vivid demonstrations of how Spanish terms and phrases are used in everyday speech. You can monitor your progress with fill-in-the-blank exercises that mimic real-life conversations at the end of each chapter.

This new edition now boasts a 30-plus-minute audio recording of all 12 dialogues from the book--plus three brand-new online-only dialogue--available as a free download at mhprofessional.com. By listening to the audio and learning phrases from the book, you can do more than "get by" with your Spanish skills--you can immerse yourself into culture through natural and friendly conversations.

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5 Steps to a 5 500 AP English Literature Questions to Know By Test Day

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Organized for easy reference and crucial practice, coverage of all the essential topics presented as 500 AP-style questions with detailed answer explanations

5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP English Literature Questions to Know by Test Day is tailored to meet your study needswhether youve left it to the last minute to prepare or you have been studying for months. You will benefit from going over the questions written to parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of the questions contained in the AP exam, accompanied by answers with comprehensive explanations.

Features:
500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materials Review explanations for right and wrong answers Additional online practice Close simulations of the real AP exams Updated material reflects the latest tests Online practice exercises

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Shveta Verma Miller, Thomas A. editor - Evangelist

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Investing and the Irrational Mind: Rethink Risk, Outwit Optimism, and Seize Opportunities Others Miss

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Behavioral finance expert and bestselling author Robert Koppel shows traders and investors how to invest your money rationally, even in an irrational world
"Investing," according to Robert Koppel, "Involves far more than specific analytical and strategic skills. It requires the development of habits, thought patterns and creative attitudes that influence the way to think and act in the market." In Investing and the Irrational Mind, Koppel, author of the classic bestseller,The Inner Game of Trading, uses the latest advancements in behavioral finance and neuroeconomics to help you gain these habits, as well as the deep understanding of market risk factors necessary to successful portfolio building.

Armed with 30 years' experience as an analyst, and fund manager, and interviews with top traders, behavioral economists, risk managers and neuroscientists, Koppel lets you build a personal arsenal of risk management skills ("quantitative architecture") necessary for investors at any level to develop a focused, disciplined, confident, and profitable approach to investing. Filled with surprising insights into human behavior, and rock-solid financial advice, this is the guide you need to invest in today's markets.

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THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HVAC DESIGN

<p>This practical manual describes the HVAC system design process step by step using photographs, drawings, and a discussion of pertinent design considerations for different types of HVAC components and systems. Photographs of HVAC components in their installed condition illustrate actual size and proper configuration. Graphical representations of the components as they should appear on construction drawings are also included. Learn how to design HVAC systems accurately and efficiently from this detailed resource.</p>

<p>HVAC DESIGN SOURCEBOOK COVERS:</p>

 The design process

HVAC load calculations

Codes and standards

Coordination with other design disciplines

Piping, valves, and specialties

Central plant equipment and design

Air system equipment and design

Piping and ductwork distribution systems

Terminal equipment

Noise and vibration control

Automatic temperature controls

Construction drawings

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5 Steps to a 5 500 AP English Language Questions to Know by Test Day

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Organized for easy reference and crucial practice, coverage of all the essential topics presented as 500 AP-style questions with detailed answer explanations

5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP English Language Questions to Know by Test Day is tailored to meet your study needswhether youve left it to the last minute to prepare or you have been studying for months. You will benefit from going over the questions written to parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of the questions contained in the AP exam, accompanied by answers with comprehensive explanations.

Features:
500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materials Review explanations for right and wrong answers Additional online practice Close simulations of the real AP exams Updated material reflects the latest tests Online practice exercises

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Allyson Ambrose, Thomas A. editor - Evangelist

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Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition

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The most complete and current guide to temporary structures in design and construction

<p>With significant revisions, updates, and new chapters, Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition presents authoritative information on professional practice, codes, standards, design, erection, maintenance, and failures of temporary support and access structures used in construction. New developments and advancingtechnologies are discussed throughout the book, and new chapters on construction and environmental loads, cranes, and lessons learned from temporary structure failures have been added. Improve the quality, safety, speed, and financial success of construction projects with help from this practical resource.</p>

<p>Inside, 26 expert contributors cover:</p>

Professional and business practices

Standards, codes, and regulations

Construction and environmental loads

Construction site safety

Legal aspects

Cofferdams

Earth-retaining structures

Diaphragm/slurry walls

Construction dewatering

Underground/tunneling supports

Underpinning

Roadway decking

Construction ramps, runways, and platforms

Scaffolding

Shoring/falsework

Concrete formwork

Bracing and guying for stability

Bridge falsework

Temporary structures in repair and restoration

Cranes

Protection of site, adjacent areas, and utilities

Failure of temporary structures in construction

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School for Startups: The Breakthrough Course for Guaranteeing Small Business Success in 90 Days or Less

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The Beginner's Guide to Low-Risk Entrepreneurship

<p>You want to start your own business, but "risk" isn't your middle name. You're not alone. Many successful entrepreneurs are averse to risk--but they have learned the tricks to working around it. And now you can too, with School for Startups.</p>

<p>This practical guide shows you how to build a business the smart way--without risking major assets such as your house, savings account, or health insurance.</p>

<p>You'll learn how to increase your chance of success by:</p>

 Funding your venture without investors

Entering international markets

Taking full advantage of tools on the Web

Marketing your product or service for little or no cost

Deploying a third party to package and ship products

Taking control of an existing business or franchise



<p>The authors present hundreds of the best ideas for new businesses, along with case studies proving the effectiveness of their approach. Also included with the book is a code you can use to register for The Entrepreneur School (www.theentrepreneurschool.com), where you can access exclusive webinars and supplementary material.</p>

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Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability: Maximize Your Availability with Grid Infrastructure, RAC and Data Guard

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Leverage Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability Features

<p>Protect your critical business assets and achieve maximum database uptime using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability: Maximize Your Availability with Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Real Application Clusters, and Oracle Data Guard, Second Edition provides cost-effective solutions to current availability challenges. Discover how to grid-enable your IT framework, roll out Oracle Real Application Clusters, maintain standby databases, and deploy Oracle Flashback. Monitoring, tuning, and disaster recovery techniques are also covered in this comprehensive resource.</p>

 Install Oracle Clusterware (as part of Oracle's grid infrastructure) or upgrade from an earlier version

Build test clusters and hosts using Oracle VM

Work with Oracle Automatic Storage Management and Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System

Create synchronized standby databases using Oracle Data Guard

Reliably archive and restore data with Oracle Recovery Manager

Use Oracle Flashback to identify and undo user errors

Configure Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control for management of an Oracle maximum availability architecture environment

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Oracle Database 11g Oracle Real Application Clusters Handbook, 2nd Edition

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Master Oracle Real Application Clusters

<p>Maintain a dynamic enterprise computing infrastructure with expert instruction from an Oracle ACE. Oracle Database 11g Oracle Real Application Clusters Handbook, Second Edition has been fully revised and updated to cover the latest tools and features. Find out how to prepare your hardware, deploy Oracle Real Application Clusters, optimize data integrity, and integrate seamless failover protection. Troubleshooting, performance tuning, and application development are also discussed in this comprehensive Oracle Press guide.</p>

 Install and configure Oracle Real Application Clusters

Configure and manage diskgroups using Oracle Automatic Storage Management

Work with services, voting disks, and Oracle Clusterware Repository

Look under the hood of the Cache Fusion and Global Resource Directory operations in Oracle Real Applications Clusters

Explore the internal workings of backup and recovery in Oracle Real Application Clusters

Employ workload balancing and the Transparent Application Failover feature of an Oracle database

Get complete coverage of Stretch Clusters, also known as Metro Clusters

Troubleshoot Oracle Clusterware using the most advanced diagnostics available

Develop custom Oracle Real Application Clusters applications