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Real Options Illustrated
This book explains the standard Real Options Analysis (ROA) literature in a straightforward, step by step manner without the use of complex mathematics. A lot of ROA literature is described through partial differential equations, probability density functions and simulation techniques, all of which may be unconvincing in the applicable qualities ROA possesses. Using this book, the reader will h…
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- 978-3-319-28310-4
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- 658.155
A Theory of Sustainable Sociocultural and Economic Development
Why do some countries' economies struggle to develop, even when they are the focus of so much research and international funding? While recognizing that the obstacles facing poor nations are many and complex, Rabie proposes that the roots of most obstacles are sociocultural; thus, sociocultural transformation and economic restructuring can only be successful when treated as interconnected, mutu…
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- 978-1-137-57952-2
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- XI, 243
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- 339 RAB t
Real Estate Valuation Theory: A Critical Appraisal
This monograph critically reviews and updates real estate valuation theory, which is based on neoclassical economics, in light of developments in heterodox economic theory. Building on a comprehensive historical account of the evolution of value theory, the book uses new institutional economics theory and critical realism as lenses through which problems in standard valuation theory and practic…
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- 978-3-662-49164-5
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- 332.6324
A Study of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Process: What caused the co…
Written by an expert in the field, this book is perfect for those who would like to know what happened at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Part 1 of the book studies how core melts occurred in Fukushima Daiichi units 1, 2, and 3, respectively, based on evidence from the Three-Mile Island core melt accident and fuel behavior experiments performed in the 1970s under the cooperation betw…
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- 978-4-431-55543-8
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- XVI, 231
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- 621.38 ISH s
A Second-Order ΣΔ ADC Using Sputtered IGZO TFTs
This books discusses the design, electrical simulation and layout of a 2nd-order ∑∆ analog-to-digital converter (ADC), using oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs) technology. The authors provide a unified view of materials science and electronics engineering, in order to guide readers from both fields through key topics. To accomplish this goal, background regarding materials, device physics, …
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- 978-3-319-27192-7
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- XIV, 75
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- SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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- 537.2 COR s
Study on Climate Change in Southwestern China
This thesis confirms many changes, including sharp temperature rise, interannual variability of precipitation, extreme climate events and significant decreases of sunshine duration and wind speed in southwestern China, and systemically explores the action mechanism between large-scale atmospheric circulation systems, the complicated topography, human activities and regional climate changes. Thi…
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- 978-3-662-44742-0
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- XXVII, 243
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- Springer Theses
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Introduction to Fluorescence Sensing
Fluorescence is the most popular technique in chemical and biological sensing and this book provides systematic knowledge of basic principles in the design of fluorescence sensing and imaging techniques together with critical analysis of recent developments. Its ultimate sensitivity, high temporal and spatial resolution and versatility enables high resolution imaging within living cells. It dev…
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- 978-3-319-20780-3
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Introduction of Biotechnology in India’s Agriculture: Impact, Performance a…
Biotechnology can bring major breakthroughs in agriculture. The book examines the experience of introduction of biotechnology in Indian agriculture, specifically, examining the performance of Bt cotton versus non-Bt cotton across India’s major cotton states, namely Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which together account for nearly 70 percent of the country’s cotton produ…
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- 978-981-10-1091-0
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Introducing SQLite for Mobile Developers
This brief book is an introduction to SQLite for both iOS and Android developers. The book includes an optional introduction to SQL, a discussion of when to use SQLite, and chapters devoted to using SQLite with the most likely programming languages and then goes through adding a simple database to an Android or iOS app and finally a chapter on managing the app’s life cycle. What You Will L…
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- 978-1-4842-1766-5
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Introducing SQL Server
Introducing SQL Server is a fast and easy introduction to SQL Server and the world of relational databases. You’ll learn how databases work and how to use the T-SQL language by practicing on one of the most widely-used and powerful database engines in the corporate world: Microsoft SQL Server. Do you quake at the sight of a SELECT statement? Start to shiver when people start talking about …
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- 978-1-4842-1419-0
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