This unique book presents decision analysis in the context of mathematical modeling and game theory. The author emphasizes and focuses on the model formulation and modeling-building skills required for decision analysis, as well as the technology to support the analysis.The primary objective of Decision Analysis through Modeling and Game Theory is illustrative in nature. It sets the tone through the introduction to mathematical modeling. The text provides a process...

In this opening novel of "Kingdoms of the Jewel Mountain" series.Prince George and his friend Peter start out on a simple trip to confirm George's status as heir to the Emerald throne, but they soon find themselves the target of many plots for control of the six kingdoms and the power of the ancients.During their travels, they will encounter an enigmatic witch, get advice from an eccentric wizard, escape from a rival king, make a pack with werewolves, and fall in love.

In a land of magic and power, Peter wasn't interested in either. All he wanted was to save a friend that he had inadvertently put in danger.The Sapphire King picks up where The Emerald Kingdom left off. As Peter races off to save another friend, the kingdoms erupt in war and threaten his homeland, and he finds out that it will fall to him and his friends to save all the Kingdoms of the Jewel Mountain.

Winner: Norman B. Tomlinson PrizeThis innovative approach to the history of World War I looks at ways in which military actors saw and perceived war, and how that exerted a significant influence over the decisions they made and the actions they took.The character of the conflict that erupted in 1914 defied the expectations of many political leaders and military analysts. Despite the mountains of books and articles published on World War I, ...

A freshly-initiated sacred whore defends her island and her sisters from the Devil in this fiendish occult romance.Lizzy Stone loves her little Cornish island. She rises with the sun and she dances with the moon. She dives with the gannets and bathes with the seals. Her worship is hot and red.The Devil covets Lizzy’s island. He wants nothing more than its consumption, its integration into His calculating, mechanical designs. His desire is synthetic and bott...

Advanced Problem Solving Using Maple™: Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Business Analytics, and Decision Analysis applies the mathematical modeling process by formulating, building, solving, analyzing, and criticizing mathematical models. Scenarios are developed within the scope of the problem-solving process.The text focuses on discrete dynamical systems, optimization techniques, single-variable unconstrained optimization and applied problems, and numeric...

Originally published in 1986, this book examines the extent to which existing ethical theory can provide an adequate framework for the resolution of practical moral issues. The contributors, all leading moral philosophers, provide an authoritative and comprehensive account of developments in ethical theory, with emphasis on issues in applied ethics. They explain the dominant ethical theories, survey major field of applied ethics and speculate about the future of ethics.

Optimization is the act of obtaining the "best" result under given circumstances. In design, construction, and maintenance of any engineering system, engineers must make technological and managerial decisions to minimize either the effort or cost required or to maximize benefits. There is no single method available for solving all optimization problems efficiently. Several optimization methods have been developed for different types of problems. The optimum-seeking methods are mathematical...

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the scientific aspects of cheese, emphasizing fundamental principles. The book's updated 22 chapters cover the chemistry and microbiology of milk for cheesemaking, starter cultures, coagulation of milk by enzymes or by acidification, the microbiology and biochemistry of cheese ripening, the flavor and rheology of cheese, processed cheese, cheese as a food ingredient, public health and nutritional aspects of cheese, and various methods used for t...

Probability and statistics courses are more popular than ever. Regardless of your major or your profession, you will most likely use concepts from probability and statistics often in your career.The primary goal behind this book is offering the flexibility for instructors to build most undergraduate courses upon it. This book is designed for either a one-semester course in either introductory probability and statistics (not calculus-based) and/or a one-semester course in a...

The complete series boxed-set of Soulmate Tales contains 5 seasons. This boxed-set includesDoubling Down - The other Side of the VeilRandom PsychicForever MortalElusive BeingsImperfect DivineShe trusts no-one but him, knowing he holds secrets that could destroy them both.Madeline must use her random psychic ability to steal a secret, or the supernaturals will kill her friend.Billionaire Ci...

This book is the most comprehensive introductory text on the chemistry and biochemistry of milk. It provides a comprehensive description of the principal constituents of milk (water, lipids, proteins, lactose, salts, vitamins, indigenous enzymes) and of the chemical aspects of cheese and fermented milks and of various dairy processing operations. It also covers heat-induced changes in milk, the use of exogenous enzymes in dairy processing, principal physical properties of milk, bioactive c...