Jim Gray Livres

The key to client/server computing.Transaction processing techniques are deeply ingrained in the fields ofdatabases and operating systems and are used to monitor, control and updateinformation in modern computer systems. This book will show you how large,distributed, heterogeneous computer systems can be made to work reliably.Using transactions as a unifying conceptual framework, the authors show howto build high performance distributed systems and high availabilityapplications with finite budgets and risk.The authors provide detailed explanations of why various problems occur aswell as practical, usable techniques for their solution. Throughout the book,examples and techniques are drawn from the most successful commercial andresearch systems. Extensive use of compilable C code fragments demonstratesthe many transaction processing algorithms presented in the book. The bookwill be valuable to anyone interested in implementing distributed systemsor client/server architectures.

This riveting memoir by Jim Gray, a twelve-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, offers never-before-told stories from his remarkable career. With unparalleled access to legendary figures like Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Mike Tyson, Gray reflects on four decades of sports reporting from the perspective of one of the industry's most respected interviewers. Known for asking tough yet fair questions, he has broken significant stories and found himself at the center of major events, including the Ben Johnson and Barry Bonds steroid scandals and Michael Jordan’s retirement. Gray recounts memorable moments, such as interviewing Mike Tyson after the infamous ear-biting incident and witnessing the “Malice at the Palace” brawl. Readers gain insight into what it takes to secure interviews and what happens off-camera. The book features interactions with world-class athletes and leaders like George W. Bush and Barack Obama, providing an all-access pass to the best interviews and games in modern sports history. Gray explores the interplay of money, celebrity, media, and power, highlighting how sports have driven profound changes in American society.

"Sportscaster and sports historian Jim Gray "gives the reader a coveted all-access pass as he reviews the best interviews, the best athletes, and the best games in modern sports history. It's like a personal introduction to the characters and careers of these heroes and villains we've known since childhood. He examines how money, celebrity, the media, and power interact, and how sports ... has led to ... transformations in American society."--Publisher marketing.

What distinguishes Libertarians from other political parties? How do their values and principles lead to more successful pursuits of happiness? Judge Jim Gray addresses these questions in his exploration of Libertarianism, asserting it as the only mainstream political party in America today. He traces the roots of liberty in American history, starting from the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, while sharing insights from his own life experiences that shaped his independent thought. Exclusive interviews with those close to him provide a nuanced portrait of his journey. Gray, a former Congressional candidate and Republican Finance Committee member, recounts how he embraced Libertarianism in just 13 seconds, becoming an active participant in the party. He details his campaigns for US Senate in 2004, Vice President in 2012, and President in 2020, advocating for the mainstreaming of Libertarian values. He argues against direct attacks on freedoms, presenting his platform as a remedy to government overreach. The book critiques historical government failures in managing economies and warns of the legacy of debt being passed to future generations. Gray, honored with the 2019 Judge Franklin G. West Lifetime Achievement Award, posits that the solution lies in embracing Responsibility and Liberty. This work offers a deep dive into Gray's ideological transformation and a clear overview of Libertarianism's potential to unite Americans in chal