As a new age of space exploration dawns, Ten Short Lessons in Space Travel takes a timely look at the ten fundamental lessons in the discoveries and explorations of outer space... Zobraziť viac
This work focuses on the unobserved components model (UCM) approach rather than general state space modeling. It provides enough theory so that readers understand the underlying mechanisms while keeping the mathematical rigor to a minimum. Zobraziť viac
Karst Hydrogeology, Geomorphology and Caves A Comprehensive Resource Covering All Aspects of Karst Hydrogeology, Geomorphology, and Caves This essential book covers all physical, chemical, and geological aspects of karst science. It reviews current... Zobraziť viac
Designed for use within a junior/senior level geometry course, the topics covered in this text will enable the student to enhance their geometric skills, solve problems with a variety of old and new techniques (constructing models, conjectures,... Zobraziť viac
This is one of the first books to provide a textbook exposition of the literature on how to measure accurately the 'effects' of a 'treatment, ' such as a drug, educational program, or tax regime, on a response variable like an illness, GPA, or income.... Zobraziť viac
Epithelial Cell Culture contains chapters by experts on epithelial cells derived from the airway, intestine, pancreas, kidney and bladder, genital ducts, mammary glands, skin glands and appendages, and keratinocytes. Zobraziť viac
This is the definitive work on business strategy for sustainability by the most authoritative voice in the conversation... Zobraziť viac
Natural language processing (NLP) is a scientific discipline which is found at the interface of computer science, artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology. Providing an overview of international work in this interdisciplinary field, this book... Zobraziť viac
Elliott Sober explores how the concept of evidence applies to creationism, natural selection and common ancestry. Zobraziť viac
A highly accessible alternative approach to basic statistics Praise for the First Edition: "Certainly one of the most impressive little paperback 200-page introductory statistics books that I will ever see . . . it would make a good nightstand book for... Zobraziť viac
This work evaluates the pros and cons of NATO enlargement. It explains why NATO offered membership to three of its Cold War adversaries and makes recommendations about which countries, if any, should be offered membership in the future. Zobraziť viac
Was exchange an early agent of human evolution or is it merely a de novo artifact of modern civilisation? Here, Haim Ofek explores the impact of market forces on human evolution, from the feed-as-you-go strategy typical of primates to the development... Zobraziť viac
Late-1990s developments in the study of thermophiles have had considerable significance on theories of evolution. These micro-organisms are able to thrive at temperatures near or even above 100 degrees Celsius, and scientists have begun to study their... Zobraziť viac
A practical guide for policy makers, military officers, students, and anyone else interested in asymmetric conflicts. Zobraziť viac
Choosing Environmental Policy is the first book to compare the costs and outcomes of direct regulation policies with those of economic or market-based incentives. In a unique format, paired case studies from the United States and Europe contrast direct... Zobraziť viac
Genetic algorithms are used in science and engineering for problem solving and as computational models. This brief introduction enables readers to implement and experiment with genetic algorithms on their own. The descriptions of applications and... Zobraziť viac
First-hand 'popular physics' book by very famous theoretical physicist. Zobraziť viac
Widely adopted, this uniquely comprehensive text introduces the techniques and concepts of statistics in human and physical geography. Unlike other texts that gloss over the conceptual foundations and focus solely on method, the book explains not only... Zobraziť viac
Coal, gas and oil have been capitalism's main fuels since the industrial revolution. And yet, of all the fossil fuels ever consumed, more than half were burned in the last 50 years. Most alarming of all, fossil fuel consumption has grown fastest in the... Zobraziť viac
"Biology Inquiries" offers educators a handbook for teaching middle and high school students engaging lessons in the life sciences. Inspired by the National Science Education Standards, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice. With... Zobraziť viac
