Handbook of Applied Optimization

Optimization is an essential tool in every project in every large-scale organization, whether in business, industry, engineering, and science. In recent years, algorithmic advances and software and hardware improvements have given managers a powerful fram...

 Fundamentals of SQL programming

Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's! If you don't have...

 Introductory Operations Research Theory and Applications

This introductory text provides undergraduate and graduate students with a concise and practical introduction to the primary concepts and techniques of optimization. Practicing engineers and managers will also find useful its concentration on problems and...

 Theory and Problems of Software Engineering

Master the fundamentals of software engineering with Schaumsthe high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects! Students love Schaums Outlines because t...

 Fundamentals of computing with C++

Master the fundamentals of computing with C++ with Schaum's-the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they ...

 Programming with c

This completely updated version of a best-seller offers something no other course outline for the C programming language provides: the highly effective solved problems format. With hundreds of detailed examples, problems, and review questions to test your...

 Learning and Generalization With Applications to Neural Networks

How does it differ from first edition? Includes new material on: support vector machines (SVM's), fat shattering dimensions applications to neural network learning, learning with dependent samples generated by beta-mixing process, connections betwee...

 Best of Ruby Quiz

Sharpen your Ruby programming skills with twenty-five challenging problems from Ruby Quiz. Read the problems, work out a solution, and compare your solution with others. Sharpen your programming skills Learn using the most effective method available: ...

 Computational complexity

This modern introduction to the Theory of Computer Science is the first unified introduction to Computational Complexity. I+ offers a comprehensive and accessible treatment of the theory of algorithms and complexity - the elegant body of concepts and meth...

 Difference Equations From Rabbits to Chaos

Difference equations are models of the world around us. From clocks to computers to chromosomes, processing discrete objects in discrete steps is a common theme. Difference equations arise naturally from such discrete descriptions and allow us to pose and...

 Difference Equations From Rabbits to Chaos

Difference equations are models of the world around us. From clocks to computers to chromosomes, processing discrete objects in discrete steps is a common theme. Difference equations arise naturally from such discrete descriptions and allow us to pose and...

 The One-Dimensional Hubbard Model

The description of solids at a microscopic level is complex, involving the interaction of a huge number of its constituents, such as ions or electrons. It is impossible to solve the corresponding many-body problems analytically or numerically, although mu...

 Polynomials

The book extends the high school curriculum and provides a backdrop for later study in calculus, modern algebra, numerical analysis, and complex variable theory. Exercises introduce many techniques and topics in the theory of equations, such as evolution ...

 Operations Management

Operations Management, 9e offers students and professors the largest and most diverse problems sets in the industry, as well as providing solved problems and step-by-step worked examples to help students learn outside of the classroom. When your studen...

 Random Signals and Noise A Mathematical Introduction

Provides a solid introduction to the physical and mathematical fundamentals of noise Uses a careful treatment of the mathematics to build a strong understanding without being overwhelmingly rigorous Examines both the fundamental theory and physical so...

 103 Trigonometry Problems From the Training of the USA IMO Team

103 Trigonometry Problems contains highly-selected problems and solutions used in the training and testing of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) team. Though many problems may initially appear impenetrable to the novice, most can be solved ...

 100 Great Problems of Elementary Mathematics Their History and Solution

Problems that beset Archimedes, Newton, Euler, Cauchy, Gauss, Monge and other greats, ready to challenge today's would-be problem solvers. Among them: How is a sundial constructed? How can you calculate the logarithm of a given number without the use of l...

 Across the board The Mathematics of Chessboard Problems

Across the Board is the definitive work on chessboard problems. It is not simply about chess but the chessboard itself--that simple grid of squares so common to games around the world. And, more importantly, the fascinating mathematics behind it. From...

 SQL Server 2005 Practical Troubleshooting

In this book, bestselling author and SQL Server guru Ken Henderson has worked with the SQL Server Development team to write "the" troubleshooting SQL Server 2005 book. All of the content comes directly from the creators and developers of SQL Server. Ken h...

 Numerical methods for elliptic and parabolic partial differential equations

This book covers numerical methods for partial differential equations: discretization methods such as finite difference, finite volume and finite element methods; solution methods for linear and nonlinear systems of equations and grid generation. The boo...

 Duality for Nonconvex Approximation and Optimization

The theory of convex optimization has been constantly developing over the past 30 years. Most recently, many researchers have been studying more complicated classes of problems that still can be studied by means of convex analysis, so-called "anticonvex"...

 Multivariate Observations

This up-to-date, comprehensive sourcebook treats data-oriented techniques as well as classical methods. Emphasis is on principles rather than mathematical detail, and coverage ranges from the practical problems of graphically representing high dimensional...

 Mathematical Finance: Core Theory, Problems and Statistical Algorithms

Written in a rigorous yet logical and easy to use style, spanning a range of disciplines, including business, mathematics, finance and economics, this comprehensive textbook offers a systematic, self-sufficient yet concise presentation of the main topics ...

 Applied partial differential equations

Appropriate for an elementary or advanced undergraduate first course of varying lengths. Also appropriate for beginning graduate students. Its in-depth elementary presentation is intended primarily for students in science, engineering, and applied mathema...

 First Steps for Math Olympians Using the American Mathematics Competitions

A major aspect of mathematical training and its benefit to society is the ability to use logic to solve problems. The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) have been given for more than fifty years to millions of high school students. This book consider...

 Aha! - A Two Volume Collection Aha! Gotcha + Aha! Insight

aha! Gotcha and aha! Insight are here combined as a single volume. The aha! books, as they are referred to by fans of Martin Gardner, contain 144 wonderful puzzles from the reigning king of recreational mathematics. In this combined volume, you will find...

 Atomic Physics: An ExplorationThrough Problems and Solutions

This volume is a collection of problems in atomic, molecular, and optical physics intended for a broad audience of physicists: from undergraduate students to researchers who wish to refresh and sharpen their knowledge of the field and to learn about recen...

 An Invitation to Modern Number Theory

In a manner accessible to beginning undergraduates, An Invitation to Modern Number Theory introduces many of the central problems, conjectures, results, and techniques of the field, such as the Riemann Hypothesis, Roth's Theorem, the Circle Method, and Ra...

 Multi-dimensional Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations First-order systems and applications

Authored by leading academics Comprehensive, self-contained work Adopts an original approach, presents new results, and fills gaps in proofs of important theorems Extensive bibliography, including classical and recent papers in both PDE analysis and ...

 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics

Known for its accuracy, clarity, and applications, Meriam & Kraige's Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics has provided a solid foundation of mechanics principles for more than 50 years. Now in its new Sixth Edition, the text continues to help students d...

 Inverse Eigenvalue Problems Theory, Algorithms, and Applications

Inverse eigenvalue problems arise in a remarkable variety of applications and associated with any inverse eigenvalue problem are two fundamental questions--the theoretic issue on solvability and the practical issue on computability. Both questions are dif...

 Handbook of Linear Algebra

Presents basic as well as advanced linear algebra concepts, such as matrix perturbation theory and inverse eigenvalue problems Features matrix notation throughout the text Covers combinatorial and numerical linear algebra-two important branches of lin...

 Chemistry

Authors Steven and Susan Zumdahl offer all the elements instructors need for their general chemistry course. They bring a conceptual approach to chemistry and integrate problem-solving skills throughout, helping students transition from theory to practice...

 Theory and Problems of Laplace Transforms

This book provides a clear, concise explanation of Laplace transforms, or operational calculus--now necessary knowledge for engineers, physicists, mathematicians and other scientists. Definitions, principles and theorems are illustrated and reinforced by ...

 Network Troubleshooting Tools

Over the years, thousands of tools have been developed for debugging TCP/IP networks. They range from very specialized tools that do one particular task, to generalized suites that do just about everything except replace bad Ethernet cables. Even better, ...

 Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide

Today's rapidly changing technology offers increasingly complex challenges to the network administrator, MIS director and others who are responsible for the overall health of the network. This Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide picks up where o...

 IEEE Computer Society Real-Worls Software Engineering Problems A Self-Study Guide for Today's Software Professional

Key problems for the IEEE Computer Society Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) Certification Program IEEE Computer Society Real-World Software Engineering Problems helps prepare software engineering professionals for the IEEE Computer ...

 PHP 5 in Practice

With the release of PHP 5 web developers need a guide to developing with PHP 5 to both learn its complex new features and more fully implement the long-standing features on which PHP's success is built. PHP 5 in Practice is a reference guide that provide...

 Engineering Optimization Methods and Applications

The classic introduction to engineering optimization theory and practice-now expanded and updated Engineering optimization helps engineers zero in on the most effective, efficient solutions to problems. This text provides a practical, real-world unders...

 Linear Optimization Problems with Inexact Data

Linear programming attracted the interest of mathematicians during and after World War II when the first computers were constructed and methods for solving large linear programming problems were sought in connection with specific practical problems-for ex...