You ll learn how to construct experiments that identify opportunities for optimization, interpret the results, and take effective action. You ll also find powerful insights into microbenchmarking including how to avoid common mistakes that can mislead you into writing poorly performing software. Then, building on this foundation, you ll walk through optimizing the Java HotSpot VM, standard and multitiered applications; Web applications, and more.

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Sociology Now reflects the discipline today and explores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask.

More than a decade after the best-selling Airline Tycoon comes the long awaited sequel to the legendary tongue-in-cheek economic simulation that puts players in the role of CEO of an international airline! Airline Tycoon 2 will challenge players to run a modern airline, design unique airplanes and grow a run-down carrier into a globally recognized company that passengers practically beg to fly. Airports worldwide are waiting to be explored, but beware- your rivals never rest! Crafty opponents are also working to dominate the skies and they won't let anything stand in the way of their goals!

Terragen 2.3 is a powerful solution for rendering and animating realistic natural environments. Create entire worlds from your imagination, or import real world terrain datasets and use Terragen 2 to create the most realistic visualisations possible.

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