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The Invisible Universe
This is the story of radio astronomy, of how radio waves are generated by stars, supernova, quasars, colliding galaxies and by the very beginnings of the universe itself. The author discusses what radio astronomers are doing in the New Mexico desert, in a remote valley in Puerto Rico, and in the green Pocahontas Valley in West Virginia, as well as dozens of other remote sites around the world. …
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- 978-3-319-13422-2
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- XII, 259
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- Astronomers' Universe
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The Inverse Problem of the Calculus of Variations
The aim of the present book is to give a systematic treatment of the inverse problem of the calculus of variations, i.e. how to recognize whether a system of differential equations can be treated as a system for extremals of a variational functional (the Euler-Lagrange equations), using contemporary geometric methods. Selected applications in geometry, physics, optimal control, and general rela…
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- 978-94-6239-109-3
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- IX, 289
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- Atlantis Studies in Variational Geometry
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The Inventive Schoolmaster
“A constant belief seems to give life to Kohan’s theoretical work and philosophical practice. A supposition that one could never prove, or disprove, motivates Kohan’s ceaseless erring and essaying, his efforts to invent school. We read it in-between the lines of nearly all of his published work, and those who have had the chance to take part in his manner of philosophical askēsis feel it…
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- 978-94-6209-908-1
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- XXVIII, 86
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The Introverted Presenter
The surefire sequence of steps for The Introverted Presenter begins with defining your presentation’s audience and objective. The next step is to write the script of your speech in stages, constructing it on the basis of proven structural rules, cognitive laws, and dramatic tricks. Then you incrementally refine and tighten your script by delivering it iteratively, first in front of a mirror a…
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- 978-1-4842-1088-8
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- XIII, 100
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The Internationalization of German Software-based Companies
The book analyzes the current situation and future potential of the German software industry. Using empirical analysis and international case studies, it presents the status quo and offers recommendations for policy makers. It shows effective management strategies for the sustainable international growth of software-based companies. The recommendations in this book are intended to secure German…
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- 978-3-319-13548-9
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- VIII, 82
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- Progress in IS
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Disgorgement of profits : gain-based remedies throughout the world
Disgorgement of profits is not exactly a household word in private law. Particularly in civil law jurisdictions as opposed to those of the common law the notion is not well known. What does it stand for? It is best illustrated by examples. One of the best known being the British case of Blake v Attorney General, [2001] 1 AC 268. In which a double spy had been imprisoned by the UK government bef…
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- 9783319187594
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- 340.2
Disorders of sleep and circadian rhythms in Parkinson's disease
This book is the first to take into account the rapidly growing body of knowledge on the relation between sleep and PD. Gathering contributions from internationally recognized experts, it provides a unique source of in-depth information on sleep and circadian dysregulation in Parkinson?s disease. The book is divided into two parts: the first comprises chapters on normal sleep-wake homeostasis, …
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- 9783709116319
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- xii, 229 pages
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- 613
Disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis in pregnancy : a guide to management
This comprehensive guide to disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis in pregnancy is an invaluable resource for those caring for women during pregnancy and fertility treatment, and for the neonate. It highlights the latest developments and controversial issues. The multidisciplinary approach provides authoritative clinical advice on state-of-the-art management. This updated second edition expands…
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- 9783319151205
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- 573.159
Disorders of the hand. Volume 1, Hand injuries
This book comes at a time when significant advances in the understanding of hand disorders have resulted in vast improvements in the quality of life for patients. It describes the techniques and practices for the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of the hand and wrist. Each condition is discussed in detail and illustrated with images, radiographs and line drawings. Clinical pearls ar…
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- 9781447165545
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- 614.3
Introduction to Numerical Methods
What follows are my lecture notes for Math 3311: Introduction to Numerical Methods, taught at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Math 3311, with two lecture hours per week, is primarily for non-mathematics majors and is required by several engineering departments. All web surfers are welcome to download these notes at http://www.math.ust.hk/~machas/numerical-methods.pdf and t…
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- 515 CHA i
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