Programming IBM PC Basic

Chien, Chao C.

Computers & Technology

Macmillan Pub. Co.

Introduction to the Microcomputer and Its Applications: PC-DOS

Irwin Professional Publishing

Introduction to the microcomputer and its applications: PC-DOS

Science & Math

Mathematics

Irwin

The Trojan War took place more than 3,000 years ago. Yet 3,000 years ago there was no Greek civilization. The Balkans, arguably, was Mycenaean, not Greek. Scholars have strenuously stressed that the Mycenaean script, Linear B, was the forerunner of Greek, yet it was a syllabic script, not a phonetic one. Therefore, the best one can argue for is that the later Greeks had absorbed some aspects of the Mycenaean cultures, including gods, into their own. Therefore, there are plenty of reasons to dispute the Asia Minor Troy assignment. But interestingly, as it were, the controversy--error if you will--involved a certain scholar named András Róna-Tas. András Róna-Tas is a historian and linguist who specializes in all things Hungarian. He received a degree in eastern linguistics (Turkic, Mongol, and Tibetan). His relevance to the present work lies in his conclusion that the origin of the name "Turk" was "Truk." In the east, where the Turks flourished, the native tongues could not accommodate the "Tr" sound. So, "Truk" became "Turk," and the "Truks" accepted the mispronunciation. Yet, "Truk" was none other than "Troy," as manifested in the Greek word "Troia." Therefore, Troy was really Turk. The Greeks and Romans called Troy (Turk) by other names; viz., Ilium and Ilion. In a round-about way, we have proof that the Greeks did not battle the Trojans/Turks at the western tip of Asia Minor. The conflict happened elsewhere, and this book sets out to find out where that was. That said, what is this book about? It is about the pre-history of the historical Greeks, and it takes us around the Eurasian Continent. Yes, the Greeks traveled from Egypt through India to southwestern China where it met or participated in establishing the San Xing Dui Culture (Sanxingdui, &#19977;&#26143;&#22534;, and the Chinese know not this book), then went north to Siberia, west to Central Asia, and eventually settled in the Balkans no earlier than the 8th c. BCE. Somewhere during this trip, the pre-Greeks found the Trojans and they had it out. Prof. Chien, the author of In Search of Troy, is a multicultural scholar. His knowledge straddles multiple disciplines and civilizations. His Chinese heritage combined with his American education provides him with a unique stereoscopic view of the world. His engineering background ingrains in him a strict logical thinking. His uncompromising inquisitiveness propels him to look at each and every aspect of the historical timeframe within his purview and to formulate a viable solution to the problem, and what a conclusion it is. Prof. Chien quickly defines the problem, then in the best Agatha Christie tradition carefully and deliberately lays out the background, giving us a clear understanding of the time and the scope of the central issues. One by one he lays out the pertinent factors that would shed light on the path to the solution. And just when you wonder how they would all be woven together, pow, pow, pow, pow, pow, and you''re down for the count! That was, of course, Muhammad Ali rope-a-dope knocking out George Foreman, but the effect here is not dissimilar. You, the reader, hardly have the time to demur, and the case is made. Well, that may not be the case with the academics, for Prof. Chien''s theory will most assuredly be considered too outré for their comfort, although it is impeccably supported by the evidence provided and well-argued. One does not expect mainstream intelligentsia to give up on long-held views without some resistance. Nonetheless, in this magnum opus, the author gives a master class in research. The material contained herein is rich. There are at least 10 PhD degrees waiting to be earned by some worthy history students. It is without question a tour de force, a pièce de résistance in the annals of historical research. Ultimately, In Search of Troy is a great read, and in a way is more entertaining than the Iliad itself--Editor

In Search of Troy, 2nd Edition: An Unusual History Detective Story

History

Ancient Civilizations

Independently published

Human societies began as settlements. They then grew into civilizations and mighty empires. How did it all happen? Companion volume to the highly acclaimed 2000 Years of World History, 2000 Years of World History BCE is the first book to give a comprehensive account of the process. We learn of the when, who, what, why, and how the development came about. This book is about the coming of age of the human race. It traces how people rose from obscurity against all odds and thrived. Beginning from antiquity, people had to confront myriads of adversities. The climate. Food supply. Predators. Enemies. Brothers. Sisters. And sons. Then people found strength in numbers. Settlements and communities were organized. Eventually they grew into nations, and civilizations evolved. This account is about the human spirit and ingenuity. Driven by aspiration, will, and, yes, greed and ambition, our forefathers and foremothers persevered and achieved. The records and recollections of their deeds, noble and vile, formed history. Many invented writing, and they recorded it. Human beings have existed on this planet for hundreds of thousands of years, and longer if we include the primitive species from which they evolved. However, we know little of their activities. The violence of nature has obliterated much of their traces. However, as it got closer to our own time, we know more. We know they probably faced extinction but emerged victorious. Then they endured the hardship and flourished. They multiplied and formed societies. With prolonged isolation, they produced ethnicities, with their unique customs, habits and beliefs. These became cultures and civilizations. For the security and betterment of all, social structure appeared, and we had countries and nations. They became powerful. With might in hand, greed and vanity set in. Taking from neighbors proved more convenient than working for one's gain. Conflicts and warfare ensued. Yes, history is as much about carnage and subjugation as farming and herding sheep. In this book we follow the rise of human societies and civilizations. We follow what our ancestors did, and learn lessons from them. Most important, we relish in their exploits. Such is the story of our forebear; their history, our history, and what a delightful read, surpassing even the highly acclaimed, popular sister volume, 2000 Years of World History. Yes, read about the Indo-Europeans and the Tocharoi, be up on the Aryans and the Shang, be awed by the Han and Roman Empires, and be impressed by the Chinese and Greek cultures. Relive in the adventures of Alexander the Great and the cunning of Liu Bang. Admire the achievements of Cyrus the Great and the First Emperor of Qin. More than an evening's enchantment awaits you.

2000 Years of World History BCE: The history of human civilization from dawn until the current era told in one breath, unrestricted by national ... must read even for professional historians.

Learn to develop commercial-quality software with Microsoft’s Visual C++ 6.0 and MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class) through practical approaches and techniques used by professional developers. By following step-by-step, hands-on examples, programmers develop complete applications and learn how to integrate the techniques into their own software projects. All of the examples can be used immediately or easily modified to meet a variety of programming challenges. In addition to a thorough coverage of the new Microsoft.NET platform, the book introduces Microsoft’s new Visual C++ 7.0, C# language, and VisualStudio.NET development environment. 
Key Features * Covers often-overlooked topics, including error and exception handling, debugging, project file maintenance, and Windows Registry operations * Provides practical solutions and techniques for software projects, including ActiveX control creation, DLL construction, application program model selection, context-sensitive onscreen help production, and program installation and distribution * Includes material on migrating to Visual C++ 7.0, C#, and VisualStudio.NET

Professional Software Development with Visual C++ 6.0 & MFC (With CD-ROM) (Programming Series)

Programming

Charles River Media

The likely real history of the Age of Discovery has been recovered in this startling 300+ page volume. Extant maps and documents of the period are meticulously researched and analyzed to arrive at the unexpected but clear reconstruction. The evidence is shown in over 300 illustrations. Debates on the subject have raged for years. The new research promises to settle the dispute once and for all, or inflame the issue in a big way.

The Chinese Origin of the Age of Discovery

Asia

Booklocker.com, Inc.

The likely real history of the Age of Discovery has been recovered in this startling 300+ page volume. Extant maps and documents of the period are meticulously researched and analyzed to arrive at the unexpected but clear reconstruction. The evidence is shown in over 300 illustrations. Debates on the subject have raged for years. The new research promises to settle the dispute once and for all, or inflame the issue in a big way. CHINESE LANGUAGE EDITION.

Detective Nils Gunnarsson was a has-been at 47 years of age. Forced to accept what Fate had dealt him, he was well into settling down for a mediocre life in a small town. Then he caught a case; an unusual case. There was a house fire in the middle of the night, and the people in it died. That was a tragedy. Normally, that should not have spurred the interest of law enforcement, but the disaster hinted at something sinister. Perhaps it was not an accident after all. Perhaps it was actually arson. Perhaps someone had deliberately set fire to the house to kill those people. Nils was called onto the scene, and he recognized that he had a poser on hand. Yet what puzzled him was not the crime itself, but the nature or characteristics of the crime. It involved things that he was unfamiliar with. It suggested a world of which he was alien to. What could it be, the underworld, money, love, racism, or what? Nils had no real experience with any of those things. All he knew was to dig up leads and follow them, as what a detective was supposed to do. So he went to work. He gathered a team, made up of young Bryson, more or less the junior member of a partnership, Abel, who was prone to rash actions, and Reginald, a prim and proper professional. Oh, and Samantha and Greg too, who were enlisted to boost up the work force and help kick start the investigation. Yet, despite the manpower, no viable clues were uncovered. The perpetrator, or perpetrators, left no trace of their presence. There were no fingerprints, no DNA, no nothing. A journeyman detective would have been discouraged and given up on the pursuit, but not Nils, who was dogged and believed in the system. Despite the difficulties, he and his team pressed on. They followed established procedures and dotted the 'I's and crossed the 'T's. Then they got a break. Then there was another lead, and another, in quick succession. Now they had a different type of problem: What to make of the new evidence. It pointed a way, alright, but did they want to accept the implications? For the reader, it is a rollercoaster of a ride. Lean and mean, the narrative has no fat; no stuffing. Nils, Bryson, Abel, Samantha, and Greg, in their own ways, lead you on. Their efforts are relentless, and their dedications are affecting. Yes, they are human beings solving human problems, and they commit faux pas. However, while they may trip up, they pick themselves up. When they find themselves being led into a dead-end street, they back up and retrace their steps. How the case ended up, of course, is the readers' primary concern. But the journey there is equally important. The detectives' lesson learned is also our lesson learned. You will relish this tale, an extraordinary yarn.

America is Great (Gunnarsson)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

A Chinese emperor disappeared! The Age of Discovery was a fabulous yet mysterious time. Beginning from early 15th century Europeans took to the sea in droves. The result is the discovery of entire heretofore unknown landmasses, including the Americas, Australia, Greenland, Iceland, and others. Indeed that is why the time is known as the Age of Discovery. From the European point of view Europeans "discovered" these places. Today we hail personalities such as Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and the like as heroes. Yet we know pitifully little about the history of the period. There are scant official records. Most of what we take as history is in fact basically legends and mythology. Facts are in short supply. Is the name America really derived from from Amerigo Vespucci, a minor adventurer who did not explore the new continents? Today even textbooks attribute the honor to him, but in fact we have no proof that the name America was indeed derived from the name Amerigo. Why are American Natives called Indians? Are they from India? Hardly. Then why do we call them Indians? Where did the name California come from? Is that an Indian name? Nobody knows. The fact is, the Age of Discovery is full of such conundrums and questionable assertions. Much of what is accepted as history is in fact false. Yes, Christopher Columbus did not discover America! Da Gama, who was credited with opening the sea route from Europe to the East, was a savage and brutal man. Hernán Cortés, who conquered Mexico, was a failed legal scholar that could not make good at home and took to adventures. His cousin Francisco Pizarro, who conquered the Incas and founded Peru, was an illiterate, uneducated, illegitimate son of a minor military man. Our heroes of exploration were across-the-board ruffians. What drove them to risk their lives for greatness? In the prequel of the present book, The Chinese Origin of the Age of Discovery (now 2nd Edition), the case is made that some five hundred years ago Europeans took to the sea because they had inherited the knowledge of the world from the Chinese. At the beginning of the 15th century the Chinese Ming Dynasty had a civil war. At the end the young emperor was defeated by his uncle and vanished. Most thought he died, but the victorious uncle, who was now the new emperor, thought the ex-emperor had escaped overseas, so he built the greatest fleet the world had never seen before to go after him. Thus the Ming fleet roamed the waters of the world for thirty years, and its exploits were learned by the Europeans, who utilized the Chinese sea charts to go to sea, ushering in the Age of Discovery. Ironically, today historians are unsure of the true purpose of these grand expeditions, and the history of the period is largely lost. In its place absurd theories disguised as history took hold. Now it is claimed that the Ming fleets were enacted to spread the glory of the Ming civilization, to promote international commerce, and proselytize the messages of peace, and the greatest nation on Earth at the time had t do it for 30 years! In the mean time, the biggest mystery of them all: the disappearance of ex-Emperor Jianwen, was left unsolved. Yet, there exist a host of evidence-seemingly unrelated historical tidbits, often unexplainable and ignored-that can shed light on the events of the time. For one, the Ming fleets consistently sailed west. Does that not tell us something? Surprisingly, these historical remnants are not found in the Chinese archives, but in European documents and consciousness. As the extension of The Chinese Origin of the Age of Discovery, 2nd Edition (ISBN 978-1548435554), The Hunt for the Dragon delves into the mysterious events of the world of six hundred years ago, and offers a shocking take on the extraordinary incidents that now mostly have been forgotten. Have we been propagandizing a wrong history all this time? You get to be the judge.

The Hunt for the Dragon, 2nd Edition: A startling solution for the mysteries of the Age of Discovery (Chinese Exploration)

World

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