This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Database Theory, ICDT 2001, held in London, UK, in January 2001. The 26 revised full papers presented together with two invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 75 submissions. All current issues on database theory and the foundations of database systems are addressed. Among the topics covered are database queries, SQL, information retrieval, database logic, database mining, constraint databases, transactions, algorithmic aspects, semi-structured data, data engineering, XML, term rewriting, clustering, etc.

Popular music arranged for the bagpipes and recorded live in concert by the African Skye Pipe Band along with Celtic rockers, Ceol G'Brae, and the combined choirs of Jeppe High School for Girls and King Edward VII school. Traditional tunes like Danny Boy sit alongside great screen themes like that from Star Wars. Pink Floyd's great psychedelic hit from the seventies, Wish You Were Here, and Johnny Clegg's Africa are just two more great songs in this interesting collection.

Track list
Hello
Musonsu
Ofakombolo
Benanga
Pondjo Pondjo
Emikele Ngamo
Nkoy
Nzele Momi
Le Temps Passe
Ekombe
Bengai Yo

Great album title, but can the music inside live up to it? The answer's a resounding yes as it celebrates very contemporary Jewish culture and shows that klezmer (and beyond) is not only alive, but also growing in the millennium. It's a global phenomenon, as the variety of music shows, whether in the U.S. (Hip-Hop Hoodios) or Europe (Amsterdam Klezmer Band, stunningly remixed). What this illustrates is that Jewish music works as well in a club as any other, but with a distinct identity that remains throughout, but one that defies easy stereotyping. Kudos to the compilers who've put together such an impressive disc. To be fair, it's made more for the dancefloor than sitting and listening at home -- it certainly lives up to its funky subtitle - but there's plenty hear to satisfy even the most demanding ears. ~ Chris Nickson

A musical collaboration between the Kronos Quartet and Finnish musicians Kimmo Pohjonen and Samuli Kosminen. The resultant 'Uniko' suite features live strings, electric accordian, percussion and sampled effects.