Comic Books: December 2007

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Recent Advances in Operator Theory and Its Applications: The Israel Gohberg Anniversary Volume

Publisher: Birkhauser
Language: English
ISBN: 3764372907
Paperback: 478 pages
Data: Oct 2005
Format: PDF
Description: This book contains a selection of carefully refereed research papers, most of which were presented at the 14th International Workshop on Operator Theory and its Applications (IWOTA) held at Cagliari, Italy (June 24-27, 2003). The papers, many of which have been written by leading experts in the field, concern a wide variety of topics in modern operator theory and applications, with emphasis on differential operators and numerical methods. Included are papers on the structure of operators, spectral theory of differential operators, theory of pseudo-differential operators and Fourier integral operators, numerical methods for solving nonlinear integral equations, singular integral equations, and Toeplitz systems. Other main topics covered are inverse problems for canonical systems, factorization methods, metric constrained interpolation, mathematical system theory, and elements of multivariable operator theory. The book will be of interest to a wide audience of pure and applied mathematicians and engineers.

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Solid-State Physics: Introduction to the Theory

Publisher: Springer
Language: English
ISBN: 3540241159
Paperback: 717 pages
Data: Jan 2007
Format: PDF
Description: Learning solid state physics involves a certain degree of maturity, since it involves tying together diverse concepts from many areas of physics. The objective is to understand, in a basic way, how solid materials behave. To do this one needs both a good physical and mathematical background. One definition of solid state physics is that it is the study of the physical (e.g. the electrical, dielectric, magnetic, elastic, and thermal) properties of solids in terms of basic physical laws. In one sense, solid state physics is more like chemistry than some other branches of physics because it focuses on common properties of large classes of materials. It is typical that solid state physics emphasizes how physics properties link to electronic structure. We have retained the term solid state physics, even though condensed matter physics is more commonly used. Condensed matter physics includes liquids and non-crystalline solids such as glass, which we shall not discuss in detail. Modern solid state physics came of age in the late thirties and forties, and had its most extensive expansion with the development of the transistor, integrated circuits, and microelectronics. Most of microelectronics, however, is limited to the properties of inhomogeneously doped semiconductors. Solid state physics includes many other areas of course; among the largest of these are ferromagnetic materials, and superconductors. Just a little less than half of all working physicists are in condensed matter.

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MATLAB Recipes for Earth Sciences

Publisher: Springer
Language: English
ISBN: 3540727485
Paperback: 288 pages
Data: 2007
Format: PDF
Description: MATLAB? is used in a wide range of applications in geosciences, such as image processing in remote sensing, generation and processing of digital elevation models and the analysis of time series. This book introduces methods of data analysis in geosciences using MATLAB such as basic statistics for univariate, bivariate and multivariate datasets, jackknife and bootstrap resampling schemes, processing of digital elevation models, gridding and contouring, geostatistics and kriging, processing and georeferencing of satellite images, digitizing from the screen, linear and nonlinear time-series analysis and the application of linear time-invariant and adaptive filters. The revised and updated Second Edition includes new subchapters on windowed Blackman-Tukey, Lomb-Scargle and Wavelet powerspectral analysis, statistical analysis of point distributions and digital elevation models, and a full new chapter on the statistical analysis of directional data. The text includes a brief description of each method and numerous examples demonstrating how MATLAB can be used on data sets from earth sciences. All MATLAB recipes can be easily modified in order to analyse the reader’s own data sets. The book comes with a CD containing exemplary data sets and a digital version of the MATLAB recipes.

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Rickettsial Diseases

Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Language: English
ISBN: 0849376114
Paperback: 400 pages
Data: Apr 2007
Format: PDF
Description: The only available reference to comprehensively discuss the common and unusual types of rickettsiosis in over twenty years, this book will offer the reader a full review on the bacteriology, transmission, and pathophysiology of these conditions. Written from experts in the field from Europe, USA, Africa, and Asia, specialists analyze specific pathogens at the epidemiological, microbiological, and molecular levels, and discuss the latest advancements in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of rickettsial diseases.

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Electronics Projects For Dummies

Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
ISBN: 9780470009680
Paperback: 443 pages
Data: 2006
Format: PDF
Description: These projects are fun to build and fun to use. Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector. Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations — a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics.

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So Smart But…: How Intelligent People Lose Credibility - and How They Can Get it Back

Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Language: English
ISBN: 0787985740
Paperback: 224 pages
Data: Oct 2006
Format: PDF
Description: This fascinating book demonstrates that to be a good communicator and therefore an effective manager, a person must have five qualities in order to be viewed as totally credible–competence, character, composure, sociability, and extroversion. While some executives seem to possess all these qualities and be born with savvy communication skills, Weiner shows how anyone can find ways to make measurable improvements in how they present themselves that will enhance their credibility.

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A Software-Defined GPS and Galileo Receiver: A Single-Frequency Approach

Publisher: Birkh?user Boston
Language: English
ISBN: 0817643907
Paperback: 176 pages
Data: Nov 2006
Format: PDF
Description: Satellite navigation receivers are used to receive, process, and decode space-based navigation signals, such as those provided by the GPS constellation of satellites. There is an increasing need for a unified open platform that will enable enhanced receiver development and design, as well as cost-effective testing procedures for various applications. This book and companion DVD provide hands-on exploration of new technologies in this rapidly growing field.

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Mitochnodria

Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
ISBN: 0470040734
Paperback: 4652 pages
Data: 2007
Format: PDF
Description: This book is the eagerly awaited second edition of the best-selling Mitochondria, a book widely acknowledged as the first modern, truly comprehensive authored work on the important, scientifically fundamental topic of the cellular organelles known as mitochondria. This new edition brings readers completely up to date on the many significant findings that have occurred in the eight years since the book was first published. As in that seminal first edition, the second edition tackles the biochemistry, genetics, and pathology of mitochondria in different organisms. The new edition provides thorough updates of all literature concerning this vital organelle, its functions, ongoing research surrounding it, and its importance vis-à-vis a broad range of issues in cellular and molecular biology. The book includes detailed descriptions of current and developing technologies around mitochondrial research and discovery, and highlights subjects that are growing, such as the use of proteomics.

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Charge Transport in Disordered Solids with Applications in Electronics

Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
ISBN: 0470095040
Paperback: 498 pages
Data: Oct 2006
Format: PDF
Description: This text aims to cover conduction in disordered solids from fundamental physical principles and theories, through practical material development with an emphasis on applications in all areas of electronic materials. International group of contributors; Presents basic physical concepts developed in this field in recent years in a uniform manner; Brings up-to-date, in a one-stop source, a key evolving area in the field of electronic materials

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Key Performance Indicators

Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
ISBN: 0470095881
Paperback: 256 pages
Data: Jan 2007
Format: PDF
Description: Breathtaking in its simplicity and profound in its impact, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) distills the balanced scorecard process into twelve logical steps, equipping users with an implementation resource kit that includes questionnaires, worksheets, workshop outlines, and a list of over 500 performance measures. Author David Parmenter provides you with everything you need to master and implement a KPI-driven strategy.

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