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Grand Successes and Failures in IT. Public and Private Sectors IFIP WG 8.6 International Working Conference on Transfer and Di


Free Download Grand Successes and Failures in IT. Public and Private Sectors: IFIP WG 8.6 International Working Conference on Transfer and Diffusion of IT, TDIT 2013, Bangalore, India, June 27-29, 2013. Proceedings By Karlheinz Kautz, Dubravka Cecez-Kecmanovic (auth.), Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Helle Zinner Henriksen, David Wastell, Rahul De’ (eds.)
2013 | 670 Pages | ISBN: 3642388612 | PDF | 12 MB
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP WG 8.6 International Working Conference on Transfer and Diffusion of IT, TDIT 2013, held in Bangalore, India, in June 2013. The 35 revised full papers presented together with an invited paper, 12 short papers and 3 poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 65 submissions. The full papers are organized in the following topical sections: IS success and failure; studies of IT adoption; software development; IT in the public sector; and theory and methods.

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Toontrack Orchestral Grand EKX (SOUNDBANK)


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The instrument in question is a Steinway* D-274, one of the world’s most heralded instruments of its kind and a top pick for concert halls around the world. Measuring 274 centimeters in length, this majestic and one-of-a-kind colossus is a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship involving 12,000 individual parts assembled with utmost detail. To capture it, where better to turn than the main hall at Galaxy Studios – the very room in which the core library for Superior Drummer 3 and several other Toontrack libraries were recorded. Boasting 330 square meters and a daunting floor-to-ceiling height, it has an ambience tailored for natural but controlled reverberation. To offer flexible use in anything from the full-scale and orchestral down to the intimate and scaled-down, the recording setup included an array of 19 individual microphones. In the final product, these mics are used to give you mix-ready presets showcasing the instrument in a wealth of different mic configurations and timbres. In addition to the sounds and the presets, a basic collection of MIDI unique to the product and tailored for the instrument is included.

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The First American Grand Prix The Savannah Auto Races, 1908-1911


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English | ISBN: 0786476974 | 2014 | 240 pages | EPUB | 21 MB
This book provides an in-depth look at the great motor races that took place in Savannah, Georgia, in the golden era of early road racing: the Grand Prize of the Automobile Club of America and the Vanderbilt Cup. By examining Savannah’s earlier fame in national bicycle racing competitions and its ties to the powerful dynasties who controlled the racing world, the book explains how and why Savannah was chosen. It details the construction of the course, reveals why the races and course were considered "America’s greatest" by international racing experts of the period and includes many biographies of the drivers who came to Savannah. Finally, the book explores the theories and complexities of why Savannah’s races and road racing in general came to an end.

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At the Grand Glacier Hotel


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English | January 1, 2024 | ISBN: 1776950631 | True EPUB | 280 pages | 0.7 MB
Following a disastrous family holiday, Libby and Curtis make a promise: If they ever visit the West Coast of the South Island again, it will be to stay at the majestic Grand Glacier Hotel.

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The Grand Scheme of Things


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English | 12 Sept. 2024 | ISBN: 1804441236 | True EPUB | 304 pages | 0.4 MB
‘This blistering story puts you in mind of last year’s blockbuster hit, Yellowface . . . Enjoyable, riotously mischievous and gleefully direct, without losing nuance or lapsing into caricature’ Daily Mail

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Fodor’s Arizona & the Grand Canyon (Full-color Travel Guide)


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English | May 28, 2024 | ISBN: 1640976795 | 464 pages | MOBI | 94 Mb
Whether you want to hike the Grand Canyon, golf in Phoenix, or take a road trip on Route 66, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Arizona are here to help! Fodor’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

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Grand Theft AI [Audiobook]


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English | July 23, 2024 | ASIN: B0BWFR1179 | M4B@128 kbps | 10h 32m | 585 MB
Author: James Cox | Narrator: Troy Baker
San Francisco, 2051. Rising like neo-Shanghai over the Bay, a labyrinth of quantum accelerators, hologram dreams, and fiercely regulated androids. Forget powder, pills, or bud-kids get high slotting wafers of data under the ear, and they’ll pay fat rypto for the best. At the hottest nightclub in the city … the Fang.
Baz Covane is a battle-scarred thief who sticks to small-time bots. Ria Rose is the underworld "fixer" with a big-time score that could easily get ’em both killed. ‘Cuz the Fang’s psychotic kingpin Otto Rex has a vault with more security than a fusion reactor. And the glass inside is priceless-enough to set up Baz, Ria, and their crack team of cyber-misfits on the white sands of Tahiti forever.

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Grand Prix An Illustrated History of Formula 1 [Audiobook]


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English | ASIN: B0CZ7JHQHP | 2024 | 7 hours and 57 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 229 MB
Author: Will Buxton, Stefano Domenicali
Narrator: Will Buxton

A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Over its seventy-plus years of history, Formula 1 racing has grown from a niche motorsport with just a few events per season into a global phenomenon followed by more than a billion fans. With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on more than twenty of the world’s most glamorous and challenging racetracks, Formula 1 is the ultimate test of machine and humankind. To become a champion means to be counted among the most elite athletes the world has ever known. As the lead commentator on Netflix’s breakout series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Will Buxton has emerged as the most prominent journalist covering the sport for the new generation of fans.

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