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Advanced Multiresponse Process Optimisation An Intelligent and Integrated Ap…
This book presents an intelligent, integrated, problem-independent method for multiresponse process optimization. In contrast to traditional approaches, the idea of this method is to provide a unique model for the optimization of various processes, without imposition of assumptions relating to the type of process, the type and number of process parameters and responses, or interdependences amon…
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-19255-0
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- XVII, 298
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- 006.3 SIB a
Learn Swift on the Mac: For OS X and iOS
There's a new language in town. Swift is Apple's new, native, fast, and easy to learn programming language for iOS and OS X app development. It's their "Objective-C without the C". If you are an iOS developer or planning to become one, learning Swift is your #1 priority, and Learn Swift on the Mac tells you everything you need to get up to speed, well, swiftly. You'll start with the Swift Pl…
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- 978-1-4842-0376-7
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Learn Swift 2 on the Mac: For OS X and iOS
If you are an iOS developer or planning to become one, learning Swift 2 is your #1 priority, and this book tells you everything you need to get up to speed, well, swiftly. You'll start with the Swift Playground and an introduction to object-oriented programming so you can immediately see Swift in action. You then learn about all of the key language features like functions and closures, class…
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- 978-1-4842-1627-9
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Advanced Methods in the Fractional Calculus of Variations
This brief presents a general unifying perspective on the fractional calculus. It brings together results of several recent approaches in generalizing the least action principle and the Euler–Lagrange equations to include fractional derivatives. The dependence of Lagrangians on generalized fractional operators as well as on classical derivatives is considered along with still more general …
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-3-319-14756-7
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- XII, 135
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- SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
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- 515.4 MAL a
Advanced Discrete-Time Control: Designs and Applications
This book covers a wide spectrum of systems such as linear and nonlinear multivariable systems as well as control problems such as disturbance, uncertainty and time-delays. The purpose of this book is to provide researchers and practitioners a manual for the design and application of advanced discrete-time controllers. The book presents six different control approaches depending on the type of …
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- Ed. 1
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- 978-981-287-478-8
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- XII, 224
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- Studies in Systems, Decision and Control
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- 006.3 ABI a
Teaching Stephen King
"Teaching Stephen King is a comprehensive analysis of many of King's works, particularly his recent compositions, and helps to bridge the gaps in scholarship that exist regarding the work of the 'Master of Horror.' Indeed, Dr. Burger has ventured into new territories and brings students, teachers, and scholars into original, well-researched, and exciting avenues of discussion. In short, this bo…
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- 978-1-137-48391-1
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- IX, 211
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Contemporary Bioethics : Islamic Perspective
This book discusses the common principles of morality and ethics derived from divinely endowed intuitive reason through the creation of al-fitr' a (nature) and human intellect (al-‘aql). Biomedical topics are presented and ethical issues related to topics such as genetic testing, assisted reproduction and organ transplantation are discussed. Whereas these natural sources are God’s specia…
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- 9783642256424
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- 174.2 ALB c
Innovative Accreditation Standards in Education and Training
​The aim of this book is to examine how technical and institutional factors affect the responsiveness of public and private organisations to a change in accreditation standards, with specific reference to the vocational educational and training (VET) sector and ethical standards. In particular, the authors analyse the Italian experience regarding a new accreditation standard recently adopted …
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- 978-3-319-16915-6
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- XIV, 122
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- 658.1 PRE i
Economics of Land Degradation and Improvement – A Global Assessment fo…
This volume deals with land degradation, which is occurring in almost all terrestrial biomes and agro-ecologies, in both low and high income countries and is stretching to about 30% of the total global land area. About three billion people reside in these degraded lands. However, the impact of land degradation is especially severe on livelihoods of the poor who heavily depend on natural resourc…
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- 978-3-319-19167-6
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- XVIII, 686
Economic Sanctions under International Law
Since the Second World War, States have increasingly relied upon economic sanctions programs, in lieu of military action, to exert pressure and generally to fill the awkward gap between verbal denunciation and action. Whether or not sanctions are effective remains a point of contention among policymakers. Frequently asked questions include whether any legal order constrains the use of sanctions…
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- 978-94-6265-050-3
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- XVII, 249
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