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Analytic Capacity and Rational Approximation (Lecture Notes in Mathematics)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:53:00 GMT

Analytic Capacity and Rational Approximation (Lecture Notes in Mathematics) by Lawrence Zalcman

Frontiers in Computing Technologies for Manufacturing Applications (Repost)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:06:00 GMT

In today s competitive world, industries are focusing on shorter lead times, improved quality, reduced cost, increased profit, improved productivity and better customer service. As ERP and other information management systems have been widely implemented, information growth poses new challenges to decision makers in areas ranging from shop floor control to supply chain management and design.
Frontiers in Computing Technologies for Manufacturing Applications presents an overview of the state-of-the-art intelligent computing in manufacturing. Modeling, data processing, algorithms and computational analysis of difficult problems found in advanced manufacturing are discussed. It is the first book to bring together combinatorial optimization, information systems and fault diagnosis and monitoring in a consistent manner. Techniques are presented in order to aid decision makers needing to consider multiple, conflicting objectives in their decision processes. In particular, the use of metaheuristic optimization techniques for multi-objective problems is discussed. Readers will learn about computational technologies that can improve the performance of manufacturing systems ranging from manufacturing equipment to supply chains.
($175.00)

The Teaching of Jesus

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:54:00 GMT

Religious work from an American writer and clergyman first published in 1903.

The Fermi-Pasta-Ulam Problem: A Status Report (Lecture Notes in Physics)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:39:12 GMT

The apparent contradiction of the results of the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam experiment conducted in 1953 and 1954 with the hypothesis that essentially any nonlinearity would lead to a system exhibiting ergodic behavior has become known as the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam Problem. This volume reviews the current understanding of this paradox without trying to force coherence on differing perspectives on the same problem by various groups or approaches. The contributions comprise studies of one-dimensional chains, descriptions of numerical methods, heuristic theories, addressing the 'long standing and controversial problem of distinguishing chaos from noise in signal analysis', metastability, the relation of the FPU motions with the integrable equations, approaches using methods of perturbation theory and the proof of the applicability of KAM theory in FPU chains with energy very close to a minimum. For the convenience of the reader the original work of FPU is reprinted in an appendix. The order of the contributions reflects the aim of leading the interested but inexperienced reader through gradual understanding, starting from general analysis, and proceeding towards more specialized topics.
($129.00)

Teaching Mathematics in Multilingual Classrooms (Mathematics Education Library, Volume 26)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:33:26 GMT

Increasingly, teachers all over the world are grappling on a daily basis with the fact of multilingual classrooms. In this book, Jill Adler captures three inter-related dilemmas that lie at the heart of teaching mathematics in multilingual classrooms. Adler's identification and naming of the dilemma of code-switching, the dilemma of mediation, and the dilemma of transparency, arise from exploring the realities of actual classrooms, and are shaped by a perspective of teaching as a social practice.
Adler provides a sharp analysis and strong theoretical grounding for her work, pulling together research related to the relationship between language and mathematics, communicating mathematics, and mathematics in bi-/multilingual settings. In so doing, she offers a direct challenge to dominant research on communication in mathematics classrooms that has `othered' the multilingual setting in its normalisation of the monolingual classroom. The `norm' is a multicultural one. Set in contemporary South Africa -- a context of linguistic diversity and rapid change -- this book offers a spotlight whose beam is wide enough to illuminate dilemmas at work in all mathematics classrooms.
($139.00)

Opening the Research Text: Critical Insights and In(ter)ventions into Mathematics Education (Mathematics Education Library)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:26:47 GMT

The provocative contributions to "Opening the Research Text" reflect current interest in the political and cultural underpinnings of mathematics education. With 22 contributors including both established researchers and newcomers, this innovative research-oriented volume challenges traditional theories and 'comforting narratives' of pedagogy through realistic, non-linear scenarios reflecting the ambiguities and power relationships of the classroom. By alternating research chapters with inventive responses (including poetry, concept mapping, graphic novel, and collage), the editors present theoretical as well as practice-based possibilities in areas as diverse as arts-based inquiry and social justice pedagogy, all in relation to mathematics education. These multiple calls to action will inspire readers to: rethink the accessibility and impact of their classroom work; consider the value of post structuralist strategies to curriculum theory; explore alternate research paradigms in mathematics education; trace the intersections of power, economics and mathematics; critically examine the discourse of school mathematics and policy documents; and, engage in self-study, writing their own stories of insight and in(ter)vention. "Opening the Research Text" asks teachers, researchers and scholars to add to the dialog that is transforming the mathematics education field, and leads new educators toward insights into their careers and the students and communities they serve. Additionally, the book can be a primary graduate or supplementary undergraduate text in education or mathematics education.

Weighted Littlewood-Paley Theory and Exponential-Square Integrability (Lecture Notes in Mathematics)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:20:57 GMT

Littlewood-Paley theory is an essential tool of Fourier analysis, with applications and connections to PDEs, signal processing, and probability. It extends some of the benefits of orthogonality to situations where orthogonality doesn't really make sense. It does so by letting us control certain oscillatory infinite series of functions in terms of infinite series of non-negative functions. Beginning in the 1980s, it was discovered that this control could be made much sharper than was previously suspected. The present book tries to give a gentle, well-motivated introduction to those discoveries, the methods behind them, their consequences, and some of their applications.

Linux Newbie Administrator Guide

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:15:48 GMT

A complete reference for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation or their home or small office network. The answers are meant to be simple, with just sufficient detail, and always supported with a readily usable example.

Faust

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:08:11 GMT

Goethe's most complex and profound work, Faust was the effort of the great poet's entire lifetime. Written over 60 years, it can be read as a document of Goethe's moral and artistic development. Translated into English by Bayard Taylor.

The Unauthorized Bio of the Baby Bells

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:18:48 GMT

Almost everyone in America knows how to use a telephone and almost everyone picks up a phone every day to make or answer a call. Unfortunately, almost no one understands their telephone bill. Worse: almost no one knows that they have been paying, for years, for services that they never ordered and that will probably never be delivered anytime soon. And we believe you're owed money — hundreds of dollars per-line.

The Pure Theory of Capital

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:11:11 GMT

The greatest failing of non-Austrians theories of macroeconomics, it's been said, is that they lack a robust theory of capital. F.A. Hayek sought to fill out the theory of the business cycle with an impenetrable one, and the result was this remarkable 1941 treatise. It took him many years to write. It is surely his most detailed work in economic theory.

Functional Analysis Lecture Notes

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:02:40 GMT

In order to reach the more interesting and useful ideas, we shall adopt a fairly brutal approach to some early material. Lengthy proofs will sometimes be left out, though full versions will be made available. By the end of the course, you should have a good understanding of normed vector spaces, Hilbert and Banach spaces, fixed point theorems and examples of function spaces. These ideas will be illustrated with applications to differential equations.

Superstring Cosmology

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:53:07 GMT

Aspects of superstring cosmology are reviewed with an emphasis on the cosmological implications of duality symmetries in the theory. The string effective actions are summarized and toroidal compactification to four dimensions reviewed. Global symmetries that arise in the compactification are discussed and the duality relationships between the string effective actions are then highlighted.

Consciousness: Essays from a Higher-Order Perspective

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:46:40 GMT

Peter Carruthers's essays on consciousness and related issues have had a substantial impact on the field, and many of his best are now collected here in revised form. Together they develop, defend, and explore the implications of Carruthers's distinctive theory of experiential consciousness; they discuss the differences between conscious experiencing and conscious thinking; and, controversially, they consider what would follow, either for morality or for comparative psychology, if it should turn out that animals lack conscious experiences. This collection will be of great interest to anyone working in philosophy of mind or cognitive science.
($58.00)

Introduction to Digital Systems (Repost)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:40:48 GMT

This book introduces digital electronics from first principles and goes on to cover all the main areas of knowledge and expertise needed by students up to first year degree level, as well as technicians and other professionals.
Unlike most texts, Introduction to Digital Systems also covers the practicalities of designing and building circuits, including fault-finding and use of test equipment. Students will find the text ideally matched for courses covering electronics, systems and control, and electronic servicing.
Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in digital electronics, a concise reference text to dip into or a course text that is readable and straightforward, John Crisp has provided the solution.
A concise, readable introductory text ideal for self-study by professionals or students on courses with limited contact time.
Covers the practical side from a technician/professional viewpoint.
Content carefully matched to a range of BTEC and C&G syllabuses.

An Introduction to Programming with IDL: Interactive Data Language (Repost)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:32:14 GMT

In todays information age, scientists and engineers must quickly and efficiently analyze extremely large sets of data. One of the best tools to accomplish this is Interactive Data Language (IDL®), a programming and visualization environment that facilitates numerical modeling, data analysis, and image processing. IDLs high-level language and powerful graphics capabilities allow users to write more flexible programs much faster than is possible with other programming languages.
An Introduction to Programming with IDL enables students new to programming, as well as those with experience in other programming languages, to rapidly harness IDLs capabilities: fast, interactive performance; array syntax; dynamic data typing; and built-in graphics. Each concept is illustrated with sample code, including many complete short programs.
·Margin notes throughout the text quickly point readers to the relevant sections of IDL manuals
·End-of-chapter summaries and exercises help reinforce learning
·Students who purchase the book are eligible for a substantial discount on a student version of the IDL software
($45.20)

PHP Web 2.0 Mashup Projects (Repost)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:13:44 GMT

This practical tutorial has detailed, carefully explained case studies using PHP to build new, effective mashup applications, which combine data from multiple external online sources into an integrated Web 2.0 experience. If you are confident with PHP programming and interested in mashing things up, this book is for you! All you need to know about formats, protocols, web services, and web APIs is covered as you learn to write PHP code to remotely consume services like Google Maps, Flickr, Amazon, YouTube, MSN Search, Yahoo!, Last.fm, the Internet UPC Database, and even the California Highway Patrol Traffic data! The 5 real-world PHP projects each start with an overview of technologies and protocols needed and then dive into the tools used and details of creating the project, and you can download each project's source code. You will learn how these technologies work with each other and how to use this information, together with your imagination, to build your own cutting-edge websites.
($35.99)

Silence Of The Heart

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:06:16 GMT

This will resonate with the sincere reader who recognizes the truth within herself/himself. The question posed, "Who am I?" is the key.
Most often, a reviewer presents a "cold analytical autopsy" of a book, gives a content-oriented analysis, or gives an enthusiatic "Hurrah, great/entertaining reading!". While these devices help in preparing oneself to judge whether the contents may be of interest academically or indicate the overall emotional impact upon a reader, I would like to make a more generalized and personal statement regarding this volume. I have been reading/"researching" spirituality for decades and have a fairly broad understanding and appreciation of the various viewpoints/messages/practices/ etc. which are "out there". But, I must say that until I read Robert Adams' work, I had never been able to find a framework which so comprehensively and convincingly explained the personal experiences I was having -if only I had come across this work so much earlier (please, no "cracks" about "when the student is ready...), how infinitely it would have eased my mind and guided me away from "mistakes" due to mis-understanding how my experiences were in fact a coherent part of "the process". I write these words for any who may be searching for something to "make coherent sense" out of a process which they may be going through which doesn't seem to be adequately encompassed by any other third party structures. For me and for "where I am at", this is the most valuable book I have "stumbled across"(?)in a long time. It has helped not merely to understand an "intellectual idea" but to understand my personal experience - I am sure there are others at a similar point who would benefit greatly from reading his words and sharing his understanding.

Co-ordination Difficulties: Practical Ways Forward

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:59:20 GMT

Using the action plans in this book teachers can respond immediately and effectively to pupils who are showing signs of co-ordination difficulties.
($38.27)

The Ultimate Tea Diet: How Tea Can Boost Your Metabolism, Shrink Your Appetite, and Kick-Start Remarkable Weight Loss (Repost)

Saunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:50:04 GMT

Tea has been widely recognized for its amazing health benefits. It can help:
• Boost the immune system
• Lower blood sugar and cholesterol
• Prevent cavities and tooth decay
• Slow the aging process
• Decrease high blood pressure
• Prevent arthritis
• Sharpen mental focus and concentration
• Reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, cancer, and more...
Now, it's time for tea to be recognized, not only for all of these wonderful health benefits, but also for its ability to help tea drinkers lose weight.
The Ultimate Tea Diet harnesses tea's incredible weight-loss potential in a straightforward plan for losing weight in a safe and healthy way. Simply find a tea you love, drink it all day, follow an easy food plan, and see the pounds fall off.
Tea's ability to encourage weight loss comes from the synergy of its three main ingredients: caffeine to stimulate, L-theanine to neutralize the harmful side effects of caffeine and act as an appetite suppressant, and EGCG, which causes you to burn fat faster and more efficiently. In other words, tea reduces your appetite and stimulates your metabolism.