Mr. Sherwin briefly traces the fascinating history of the golem legend in Western culture, then shows what lessons it holds for us in navigating a safe journey-philosophically, theologically, ethically, and in public policy-through the minefield of... Zobraziť viac
Engagingly-written account of mathematical tools and ideas, providing a graduate-level introduction to the mathematics used in research in physics. Zobraziť viac
This introduction to computational geometry focuses on algorithms. Motivation is provided from the application areas as all techniques are related to particular applications in robotics, graphics, CAD/CAM, and geographic information systems. Modern... Zobraziť viac
In classical life insurance mathematics the obligations of the insurance company towards the policy holders were calculated on artificial conservative assumptions on mortality and interest rates. However, this approach is being superseded by... Zobraziť viac
Bestselling author Sam Harris dismantles the most common justification for religious faith--that a moral system cannot be based on science. Zobraziť viac
A bestselling classic reference, now expanded and updated to cover the latest instrumentation, methods, and applications The Second Edition of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry brings this core reference up to date on the uses of FT-IR... Zobraziť viac
Special functions, which include the trigonometric functions, have been used for centuries. Their role in the solution of differential equations was exploited by Newton and Leibniz, and the subject of special functions has been in continuous... Zobraziť viac
This book identifies all the species one is likely to encounter, with extensive information on their structural features, distribution, and ecological associations. Superbly illustrated, including keys, it is an introduction to their biology as well as... Zobraziť viac
A unique, practical guide for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, explaining the stages for building scientific careers. Based on successful training workshops run by the authors, it describes the tools needed for independent research,... Zobraziť viac
"My work as a scientist who studies bird parasites causes me to wonder about the hidden part of the drama unfolding before my eyes: the flying zoo that makes each bird what it is. As I gaze out at my favourite birds, I wonder what role their parasites... Zobraziť viac
As Ernst Mayr, the most eminent evolutionary biologist of the 20th century, turns 100 years old, he offers this collection of essays that argue that biology is an autonomous science rather than a branch of the physical sciences. He offers insights on... Zobraziť viac
The world of business has changed significantly in recent years. Why? Because business has increasingly made more use of the probability, statistical methods and analytic techniques in areas where they previously were not used at all... Zobraziť viac
The Craft of Scientific Writing is designed to help scientists and engineers - both professionals already active in the disciplines as well as students preparing to enter the professions - write about their work clearly and effectively. Written for use... Zobraziť viac
An introduction to the mathematical skills needed to understand finance and make better financial decisions... Zobraziť viac
Frege is generally seen (along with Russell and Wittgenstein) as one of the fathers of the analytic method, which dominated philosophy in English-speaking countries for most of the twentieth century. This volume offers a comprehensive and accessible... Zobraziť viac
"A uniquely valuable compendium of taxonomic and distributional data on the world's living and historically extinct mammalian species." -- Journal of Mammalogy"A valuable reference work and a vital tool, particularly for researchers." -- Journal of... Zobraziť viac
Is the Internet erasing national borders? Will the future of the Net be set by Internet engineers, rogue programmers, the United Nations, or powerful countries? Who's really in control of what's happening on the Net? In this provocative book, Jack... Zobraziť viac
This book provides a clear, simple account of techniques involved in assisted reproduction and embryo research. It thoughtfully and provocatively explores controversies raised by developments in reproductive technology since the first IVF baby in 1978... Zobraziť viac
Summarizes recent theoretical developments in statistical tools to measure financial markets, for students and professionals in econophysics and analytical markets. Zobraziť viac
