David A : 1722 books
Subgame Consistent Economic Optimization
An Advanced Cooperative Dynamic Game Analysis
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2011
Various imperfections in existing market systems prevent the free market from serving as a truly efficient allocation mechanism, but optimization of economic activities provides an effective remedial measure. Cooperative optimization claims that socially optimal and individually rational solutions...
Sense and Senility: The Neuropathology of the Aged Human Brain
The Neuropathology of the Aged Human Brain
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
nly two things are certain in life, one is that all of us will inevita Obly grow older, the other is that at some point during or at the end of this process we shall die. Inherent to the passage of time is a deterio ration in the structural and functional integrity of our bodies, this pro gressing...
Economic Gains From Gender Inclusion
New Mechanisms, New Evidence
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2018
While progress has been made in increasing female labor force participation (FLFP) in the last 20 years, large gaps remain. The latest Fund research shows that improving gender diversity can result in larger economic gains than previously thought. Indeed, gender diversity brings benefits all its own....
by Greg Lopez, Bridget Welsh, John Funston
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2018
Prominent scholars across the political divide and academic disciplines analyze how the dominant political parties in Malaysia and Singapore, United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and the People’s Action Party (PAP), have stayed in power. With a focus on developments in the last decade and...
Paths to State Repression
Human Rights Violations and Contentious Politics
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2000
In the last ten years, there has been a resurgence of interest in repression and violence within states. Paths to State Repression improves our understanding of why states use political repression, highlighting its relationship to dissent and mass protest. The authors draw upon a wide variety of political-economic...
HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Stories
The Dunwich Horror, Frankenstein, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Black Magic, Sleepy Hollow, Sweeney Todd, Dracula, The Monk, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Northanger Abbey, Wuthering Heights, The Beetle…
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2018
e-artnow presents to you this unique Halloween collection of the greatest horror classics, the darkest mysteries and supernatural tales: H. P. Lovecraft: The Dunwich Horror. From Beyond… Washington Irving: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Rip Van Winkle The Spectre Bridegroom James Malcolm Rymer &...
by David G. I. Scott, Chetan Mukhtyar, Richard A. Watts
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2015
This book focuses on clinical presentation, diagnostic processes and current management of systematic vasculitis, and for this second edition the Editors have updated the treatment approach and nomenclature in line with current practice. Systemic vasculitides are a group of disorders which are of...
Structural Bioinformatics Tools for Drug Design
Extraction of Biologically Relevant Information from Structural Databases
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2017
The book describes the individual steps necessary for biomacromolecular fragments analysis, as well as a list of essential software tools. For each step, it also shows corresponding web-based tools in detail and provides practical examples of their use.
All tools and databases mentioned in...
Oil Spill Risk Management
Modeling Gulf of Mexico Circulation and Oil Dispersal
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2014
This book is designed to help scientifically astute non-specialists understand basic geophysical and computational fluid dynamics concepts relating to oil spill simulations, and related modeling issues and challenges. A valuable asset to the engineer or manager working off-shore in the oil and gas...
by Jane A Medwell, Professor David Wray, Dr Hilary Minns
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2017
Now with online resources to support teaching practice!
An extensive knowledge of the primary English curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach English in the primary classroom.
This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary English...
by David Alfonso Jorajuria Lara, Rebeca Orozco Mora, Triunfo Arciniegas Cáceres
Language: Spanish
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Language: Spanish
Release Date: September 15, 2015
"Historias para habitar" reúne ocho cuentos en los que el protagonista es el color. La paleta es amplia: el lector será deslumbrado por el blanco de la luna, se verá rodeado por una negrura subterránea, entrará en la vida oculta de los violetas y azules, o podrá reírse por el rosa...
by Edward C. Halperin, Luther W. Brady, Carlos A. Perez
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2013
Inside the Sixth Edition of this now-classic reference, you will discover encyclopedic coverage of topics ranging from basic science to sophisticated computer-based radiation therapy treatment planning and supportive care. The book’s comprehensive scope and abundantly illustrated format provide...
by Jorge Alvar, Charles Mowdray, Fabiana Alves
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
For human health, leishmaniasis is among the most important protozoan diseases, superseded only by malaria. Globally, 10 to 12 million people are infected with 1.5 million new cases every year. The development of cheaper new drugs is urgently needed for this neglected disease that is developing resistance...
Making Them Move
Mechanics, Control & Animation of Articulated Figures
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1990
Current computer graphics hardware and software make it possible to synthesize near photo-realistic images, but the simulation of natural-looking motion of articulated figures remains a difficult
and challenging task. Skillfully rendered animation of humans, animals, and robots can delight and move...