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Chaos: Making a New Science

Making a New Science

by James Gleick ...

The blockbuster modern science classic that introduced the butterfly effect to the world—even more relevant two decades after it became an international sensationFor centuries, scientific thought was focused on bringing order to the natural world. But even as relativity and quantum mechanics undermined that rigid certainty in the first half of the twentieth century, the scientific community clung ... Read more

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The blockbuster modern science classic that introduced the butterfly effect to the world—even more relevant two decades after it became an international sensationFor centuries, scientific thought was focused on bringing order to the natural world. But even as relativity and quantum mechanics undermined that rigid certainty in the first half of the twentieth century, the scientific community clung
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Chaos

A Very Short Introduction

by Leonard Smith ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Chaos exists in systems all around us. Even the simplest system of cause and effect can be subject to chaos, denying us accurate predictions of its behaviour, and sometimes giving rise to astonishing structures of large-scale order. Our growing understanding of Chaos Theory is having fascinating applications in the real world - from technology to global warming, politics, human behaviour, and even ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Chaos exists in systems all around us. Even the simplest system of cause and effect can be subject to chaos, denying us accurate predictions of its behaviour, and sometimes giving rise to astonishing structures of large-scale order. Our growing understanding of Chaos Theory is having fascinating applications in the real world - from technology to global warming, politics, human behaviour, and even
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The Golden Ticket

P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible

by Lance Fortnow ...

The P-NP problem is the most important open problem in computer science, if not all of mathematics. The Golden Ticket provides a nontechnical introduction to P-NP, its rich history, and its algorithmic implications for everything we do with computers and beyond. In this informative and entertaining book, Lance Fortnow traces how the problem arose during the Cold War on both sides of the Iron ... Read more

$31.99 NZD

The P-NP problem is the most important open problem in computer science, if not all of mathematics. The Golden Ticket provides a nontechnical introduction to P-NP, its rich history, and its algorithmic implications for everything we do with computers and beyond. In this informative and entertaining book, Lance Fortnow traces how the problem arose during the Cold War on both sides of the Iron
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The Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2026

Astounding projects with Raspberry Pi computers

by The Makers of Raspberry Pi Official magazine ...

Dive into the world of Raspberry Pi with this huge book of tutorials, projects, guides, product reviews, and more from the pages of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine.With 200 pages full of high-tech DIY projects – from building robots to retro gaming handhelds – there's something for every maker in this full-color guidebook. No matter which Raspberry Pi model you have, you’ll find inspiration and ... Read more

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Dive into the world of Raspberry Pi with this huge book of tutorials, projects, guides, product reviews, and more from the pages of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine.With 200 pages full of high-tech DIY projects – from building robots to retro gaming handhelds – there's something for every maker in this full-color guidebook. No matter which Raspberry Pi model you have, you’ll find inspiration and
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Aprenda Projetar Programas Em C++ Usando Padrões De Design Para Software De Alta Qualidade

by Jideon Marques Marques ...

Este livro é valioso para todo desenvolvedor C++. Em particular, é para todo desenvolvedor C++ interessado em entender os problemas usuais de software sustentável e aprender sobre soluções comuns para esses problemas (e eu presumo que esse seja realmente o caso de todo desenvolvedor C++). No entanto, este livro não é um livro para iniciantes em C++. Na verdade, a maioria das diretrizes neste livro ... Read more

$77.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este livro é valioso para todo desenvolvedor C++. Em particular, é para todo desenvolvedor C++ interessado em entender os problemas usuais de software sustentável e aprender sobre soluções comuns para esses problemas (e eu presumo que esse seja realmente o caso de todo desenvolvedor C++). No entanto, este livro não é um livro para iniciantes em C++. Na verdade, a maioria das diretrizes neste livro
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Operations Research and Management Science Handbook

Edited by A. Ravi Ravindran ...

Series series Operations Research Series
Operations Research (OR) began as an interdisciplinary activity to solve complex military problems during World War II. Utilizing principles from mathematics, engineering, business, computer science, economics, and statistics, OR has developed into a full fledged academic discipline with practical application in business, industry, government and m ... Read more

$579.20 NZD

Operations Research (OR) began as an interdisciplinary activity to solve complex military problems during World War II. Utilizing principles from mathematics, engineering, business, computer science, economics, and statistics, OR has developed into a full fledged academic discipline with practical application in business, industry, government and m
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Nonlinear Control and Filtering for Stochastic Networked Systems

by Lifeng Ma, Zidong Wang, Yuming Bo ...

In this book, control and filtering problems for several classes of stochastic networked systems are discussed. In each chapter, the stability, robustness, reliability, consensus performance, and/or disturbance attenuation levels are investigated within a unified theoretical framework. The aim is to derive the sufficient conditions such that the resulting systems achieve the prescribed design ... Read more

$108.23 NZD

In this book, control and filtering problems for several classes of stochastic networked systems are discussed. In each chapter, the stability, robustness, reliability, consensus performance, and/or disturbance attenuation levels are investigated within a unified theoretical framework. The aim is to derive the sufficient conditions such that the resulting systems achieve the prescribed design
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Fuzzy Model-Based Sliding Mode Control of Complex Nonlinear Systems

by Wenqiang Ji, Jianbin Qiu, Heting Zhang ...

Series series Engineering Mathematics and Operations Research
This book presents recent theoretical findings on Sliding Mode Control (SMC) issues for various classes of complex nonlinear systems based on Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy models. Research results and controller design methods on SMC of complex nonlinear systems through T-S fuzzy models are presented and show how the methods can be used in various practical systems, such as control of nonlinear gas ... Read more

$284.85 NZD

This book presents recent theoretical findings on Sliding Mode Control (SMC) issues for various classes of complex nonlinear systems based on Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy models. Research results and controller design methods on SMC of complex nonlinear systems through T-S fuzzy models are presented and show how the methods can be used in various practical systems, such as control of nonlinear gas
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An Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

by Faith A. Morrison ...

This is a modern and elegant introduction to engineering fluid mechanics enriched with numerous examples, exercises and applications. A swollen creek tumbles over rocks and through crevasses, swirling and foaming. Taffy can be stretched, reshaped and twisted in various ways. Both the water and the taffy are fluids and their motions are governed by the laws of nature. The aim of this textbook is to ... Read more

$199.97 NZD

This is a modern and elegant introduction to engineering fluid mechanics enriched with numerous examples, exercises and applications. A swollen creek tumbles over rocks and through crevasses, swirling and foaming. Taffy can be stretched, reshaped and twisted in various ways. Both the water and the taffy are fluids and their motions are governed by the laws of nature. The aim of this textbook is to
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Optimization Models

by Giuseppe C. Calafiore, Laurent El Ghaoui ...

Emphasizing practical understanding over the technicalities of specific algorithms, this elegant textbook is an accessible introduction to the field of optimization, focusing on powerful and reliable convex optimization techniques. Students and practitioners will learn how to recognize, simplify, model and solve optimization problems - and apply these principles to their own projects. A clear and ... Read more

$127.06 NZD

Emphasizing practical understanding over the technicalities of specific algorithms, this elegant textbook is an accessible introduction to the field of optimization, focusing on powerful and reliable convex optimization techniques. Students and practitioners will learn how to recognize, simplify, model and solve optimization problems - and apply these principles to their own projects. A clear and
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Vibrations

by Balakumar Balachandran, Edward B. Magrab ...

This new edition explains how vibrations can be used in a broad spectrum of applications and how to meet the challenges faced by engineers and system designers. The text integrates linear and nonlinear systems, and covers the time domain and the frequency domain, responses to harmonic and transient excitations, and discrete and continuous system models. It focuses on modeling, analysis, prediction ... Read more

$199.97 NZD

This new edition explains how vibrations can be used in a broad spectrum of applications and how to meet the challenges faced by engineers and system designers. The text integrates linear and nonlinear systems, and covers the time domain and the frequency domain, responses to harmonic and transient excitations, and discrete and continuous system models. It focuses on modeling, analysis, prediction
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A Physical Introduction to Suspension Dynamics

by Élisabeth Guazzelli, Jeffrey F. Morris ...

Series Book 45 - Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics
Understanding the behaviour of particles suspended in a fluid has many important applications across a range of fields, including engineering and geophysics. Comprising two main parts, this book begins with the well-developed theory of particles in viscous fluids, i.e. microhydrodynamics, particularly for single- and pair-body dynamics. Part II considers many-body dynamics, covering shear flows ... Read more

$80.83 NZD

Understanding the behaviour of particles suspended in a fluid has many important applications across a range of fields, including engineering and geophysics. Comprising two main parts, this book begins with the well-developed theory of particles in viscous fluids, i.e. microhydrodynamics, particularly for single- and pair-body dynamics. Part II considers many-body dynamics, covering shear flows
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Development Of Memristor Based Circuits

by Andrew L Fitch, Herbert Ho-ching Iu ...

Series Book 82 - World Scientific Series On Nonlinear Science Series A
In 1971, Leon O. Chua presented the formulation of a memristor, which was postulated as the fourth circuit element in electrical circuit theory — one that could join the existing core group of elements: capacitor, resistor and inductor. For over thirty years, the memristor had held no significance in circuit theory. Then in 2008, a group of scientists from Hewlett-Packard Labs (HP) developed a ... Read more

$53.99 NZD

In 1971, Leon O. Chua presented the formulation of a memristor, which was postulated as the fourth circuit element in electrical circuit theory — one that could join the existing core group of elements: capacitor, resistor and inductor. For over thirty years, the memristor had held no significance in circuit theory. Then in 2008, a group of scientists from Hewlett-Packard Labs (HP) developed a
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Agent_Zero

Toward Neurocognitive Foundations for Generative Social Science

by Joshua M. Epstein ...

Series series Princeton Studies in Complexity
The Final Volume of the Groundbreaking Trilogy on Agent-Based ModelingIn this pioneering synthesis, Joshua Epstein introduces a new theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This software individual, or "agent," is endowed with distinct emotional/affective, cognitive/deliberative, and social modules. Grounded in contemporary neuroscience, these internal components interact to generate observed, often far ... Read more

$101.99 NZD

The Final Volume of the Groundbreaking Trilogy on Agent-Based ModelingIn this pioneering synthesis, Joshua Epstein introduces a new theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This software individual, or "agent," is endowed with distinct emotional/affective, cognitive/deliberative, and social modules. Grounded in contemporary neuroscience, these internal components interact to generate observed, often far
... Read more
Optimization Modelling Using R

by Timothy R. Anderson ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Series in Operations Research
This book covers using R for doing optimization, a key area of operations research, which has been applied to virtually every industry. The focus is on linear and mixed integer optimization. It uses an algebraic modeling approach for creating formulations that pairs naturally with an algebraic implementation in R.With the rapid rise of interest in data analytics, a data analytics platform is key. ... Read more

$151.90 NZD

This book covers using R for doing optimization, a key area of operations research, which has been applied to virtually every industry. The focus is on linear and mixed integer optimization. It uses an algebraic modeling approach for creating formulations that pairs naturally with an algebraic implementation in R.With the rapid rise of interest in data analytics, a data analytics platform is key.
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Introducing Game Theory and its Applications

by Elliott Mendelson, Daniel Zwillinger ...

Series series Advances in Applied Mathematics
This classic text, originally from the noted logician Elliot Mendelson, is intended to be an easy-to-read introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of game theory. It can be used as a class textbook or for self-study.Introducing Game Theory and its Applications, Second Edition presents an easy-to-read introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of game theory. After a brief introduction, ... Read more

$170.89 NZD

This classic text, originally from the noted logician Elliot Mendelson, is intended to be an easy-to-read introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of game theory. It can be used as a class textbook or for self-study.Introducing Game Theory and its Applications, Second Edition presents an easy-to-read introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of game theory. After a brief introduction,
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Decision Making Optimization Models for Business Partnerships

Edited by Gholam R. Amin, Mustapha Ibn Boamah ...

Efficiency and productivity improvement are imperative for businesses to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic marketplace. While business organizations have the potential to thrive independently, collaborating with others fosters a collective strength that can lead to greater innovation, expanded reach, and shared success.Decision making optimization models for business partnerships are ... Read more

$140.99 NZD

Efficiency and productivity improvement are imperative for businesses to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic marketplace. While business organizations have the potential to thrive independently, collaborating with others fosters a collective strength that can lead to greater innovation, expanded reach, and shared success.Decision making optimization models for business partnerships are
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Diving into the World of Online Multimedia: A Journey for Everyone

by Robert A Fontenot ...

The Evolution of MultimediaIn today's digital age, we are constantly surrounded by multimedia. From the videos we watch online to the interactive games we play on our smartphones, multimedia has become an integral part of our daily lives. But have you ever wondered how multimedia came to be? Let's take a dive into the fascinating evolution of this transformative technology.The concept of ... Read more

$10.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Evolution of MultimediaIn today's digital age, we are constantly surrounded by multimedia. From the videos we watch online to the interactive games we play on our smartphones, multimedia has become an integral part of our daily lives. But have you ever wondered how multimedia came to be? Let's take a dive into the fascinating evolution of this transformative technology.The concept of
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Practical Mathematical Cryptography

by Kristian Gjøsteen ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Cryptography and Network Security Series
Practical Mathematical Cryptography provides a clear and accessible introduction to practical mathematical cryptography.Cryptography, both as a science and as practice, lies at the intersection of mathematics and the science of computation, and the presentation emphasises the essential mathematical nature of the computations and arguments involved in cryptography.Cryptography is also a practical ... Read more

$125.99 NZD

Practical Mathematical Cryptography provides a clear and accessible introduction to practical mathematical cryptography.Cryptography, both as a science and as practice, lies at the intersection of mathematics and the science of computation, and the presentation emphasises the essential mathematical nature of the computations and arguments involved in cryptography.Cryptography is also a practical
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Chaos and Nonlinear Psychology

Keys to Creativity in Mind and Life

by David Schuldberg, Ruth Richards, Shan Guisinger ...

The pandemic, and our response to it, have shown how unpredictable, irrational, illogical, suddenly changing, and muddled human interactions can be in a time of crisis. How can we make sense of such confusing and baffling behavior? This book reveals how chaos and nonlinear dynamics can bring new understanding to everyday topics in social sciences. It brings together chapters from leaders at the ... Read more

$138.45 NZD

The pandemic, and our response to it, have shown how unpredictable, irrational, illogical, suddenly changing, and muddled human interactions can be in a time of crisis. How can we make sense of such confusing and baffling behavior? This book reveals how chaos and nonlinear dynamics can bring new understanding to everyday topics in social sciences. It brings together chapters from leaders at the
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Elegant Simulations

From Simple Oscillators to Many-Body Systems

by Julien Clinton Sprott, William Graham Hoover, Carol Griswold Hoover ...

A recent development is the discovery that simple systems of equations can have chaotic solutions in which small changes in initial conditions have a large effect on the outcome, rendering the corresponding experiments effectively irreproducible and unpredictable. An earlier book in this sequence, Elegant Chaos: Algebraically Simple Chaotic Flows provided several hundred examples of such systems, ... Read more

$160.76 NZD

A recent development is the discovery that simple systems of equations can have chaotic solutions in which small changes in initial conditions have a large effect on the outcome, rendering the corresponding experiments effectively irreproducible and unpredictable. An earlier book in this sequence, Elegant Chaos: Algebraically Simple Chaotic Flows provided several hundred examples of such systems,
... Read more
Convex Optimization of Power Systems

by Joshua Adam Taylor ...

Optimization is ubiquitous in power system engineering. Drawing on powerful, modern tools from convex optimization, this rigorous exposition introduces essential techniques for formulating linear, second-order cone, and semidefinite programming approximations to the canonical optimal power flow problem, which lies at the heart of many different power system optimizations. Convex models in each ... Read more

$146.61 NZD

Optimization is ubiquitous in power system engineering. Drawing on powerful, modern tools from convex optimization, this rigorous exposition introduces essential techniques for formulating linear, second-order cone, and semidefinite programming approximations to the canonical optimal power flow problem, which lies at the heart of many different power system optimizations. Convex models in each
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Learning Advanced Python by Studying Open Source Projects

by Rongpeng Li ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC The Python Series
This book is one of its own kind. It is not an encyclopedia or a hands-on tutorial that traps readers in the tutorial hell. It is a distillation of just one common Python user’s learning experience. The experience is packaged with exceptional teaching techniques, careful dependence unraveling and, most importantly, passion.Learning Advanced Python by Studying Open Source Projects helps readers ... Read more

$121.99 NZD

This book is one of its own kind. It is not an encyclopedia or a hands-on tutorial that traps readers in the tutorial hell. It is a distillation of just one common Python user’s learning experience. The experience is packaged with exceptional teaching techniques, careful dependence unraveling and, most importantly, passion.Learning Advanced Python by Studying Open Source Projects helps readers
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A First Course in Optimization

by Charles Byrne ...

Give Your Students the Proper Groundwork for Future Studies in OptimizationA First Course in Optimization is designed for a one-semester course in optimization taken by advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in the mathematical sciences and engineering. It teaches students the basics of continuous optimization and helps them better ... Read more

$151.90 NZD

Give Your Students the Proper Groundwork for Future Studies in OptimizationA First Course in Optimization is designed for a one-semester course in optimization taken by advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in the mathematical sciences and engineering. It teaches students the basics of continuous optimization and helps them better
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