This is an updated version of what is still the only text to address basic questions about how to model uncertainty in mathematical programming, including how to reformulate a deterministic model so that it can be analyzed in a stochastic setting. This second edition has important extensions regarding how to represent random phenomena in the models (also called scenario generation) as well as a new chapter on multi-stage models.This text would be suitable as a stand-alone ...

This book traces the presence of the theater, both as an abstract concept and a literal space, in the plays and poetry of Gertrude Stein and Wallace Stevens as it attempts to explain the parallel depictions of consciousness that are found in both authors' work.Literary modernists inherited a self that was fallible, a self that was seen as an ultimately failed gesture of expression, and throughout much modern literature is a sense of disillusionment with more traditional notions of s...

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...

Die amerikanischen Klassiker, die jeder Mensch in seinem Leben erleben sollte – in dieser Sammlung finden Sie die wahren Meisterwerke der Literatur: die großen Abenteuerromane und Reiseberichte, die meisterhaften Klassiker des Horrors, die einflussreichen psychologischen und philosophischen Werke sowie die gesellschaftskritischen Romane von bleibender Bedeutung: Grashalme (Walt Whitman) Moby-Dick (Herman Melville) Bartleby, der Schreiber (Herman Melville) Walden (Henry David Thoreau) Über ...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

In Gertrude Stein's America: Language and Identity in the Modernist Movement, Dean Wallace explores the profound impact of Gertrude Stein on the evolution of American modernism, focusing on how her works redefined both language and identity during a transformative period in history. Through an in-depth analysis of Stein's major writings, including Three Lives, Tender Buttons, The Making of Americans, and Everybody's Autobiography, Wallace uncove...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

This winter, we are offering to you our own Christmas box – filled up to the top with the best Christmas novels, classics to read during holidays, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christma...

This book celebrates the dawn of the rye genomics era with concise, comprehensive, and accessible reviews on the current state of rye genomic research, written by experts in the field for students, researchers and growers.To most, rye is the key ingredient in a flavoursome bread or their favourite American whisky. To a farmer, rye is the remarkable grain that tolerates the harshest winters and the most unforgiving soils, befitting its legacy as the life-giving seed that fed the anc...

This collection offers a thoughtfully curated selection of landmark works that exemplify the richness and diversity of American literature. Spanning multiple genres, eras, and perspectives, these masterpieces illuminate the complexities of the American experience, tracing the nation's cultural evolution and its enduring contributions to the world of literature. The collection includes foundational texts like Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, whose exploration of obsession and humanity's place ...

In '50 American Classics,' readers are invited to traverse the vast and varied landscape of American literature through a meticulously curated selection of works that encompass a broad array of literary styles and themes. This anthology brings together the voices of quintessential American authors who have shaped the nation's literary heritage. From the transcendental musings of Thoreau to the exquisite narratives of Wharton and Chopin's proto-feminist critiques, each piece provides a uniq...