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The Proceedings of the Fourth International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Edinburgh, includes talks from the 30 plenary speakers who between them covered the gamut of applied mathematics in topics such as superconductivity (S.J. Chapman, Oxford); elastic media (A. Friedman, Minnesota); mathematical modelling of the Internet (F. Kelly, Cambridge);Monte Carlo methods for financial applications (S. Tezuka, IBM Tokyo); liquid turbulence, partial differential equations, discrete optimisation, and computational aspects of all these topics.Speakers J.A. Sethia (Berkeley), J.K. Lenstra (CWI, Amsterdam), R.V. Kohn (Courant Institute, New York), S. Muller (Leipzig, Germany), C. Johnson (Goteborg, Sweden).Also included are summaries of the mini symposia, and details of the prizes.This important summary of topical and applicable mathematics from the world's leaders in the subject is a 'must-have' reference volume for graduate students and researchers interested in applied and computational mathematics. ... Read more

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This new book waswritten to provide students and operators with examples of a variety of different problems that will be encountered both on the job and for Grades 3 & 4 certification exams. The book is divided into four main parts: a review of significant numbers and rounding; two chapters on math followed by practice tests; and appendices. Each problem is presented with easily followed steps and comments to facilitate understanding. Included after each grade level are tests to help you determine where your strengths or weaknesses are. Appendices contain conversion factors, wastewater treatment equations, chemistry tables, depth-to-diameter tables, and flow charts of wastewater treatment processes. ... Read more

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This volume is based on a course held several times, andagain in 1993, atthe ESAT Laboratorium of the Department ofElectrical Engineering at theKatholieke Universiteit Leuvenin Belgium. These courses are intended for both researchersin computer security and cryptography and forpractitionersin industry and government.The contributors of the 1991course were invited to submitrevised and updated versions of their papersfor inclusionin a book. This volume is the final result; it is well-balanced between basic theory and real life applications,between mathematical background and juridical aspects, andbetween technicaldevelopments and standardization issues.Some of the topics are public keycryptography, hashfunctions, secure protocols, digital signatures, securityarchitectures, network security, and data encryptionstandards (DES). ... Read more

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This bookcovers a variety of topics in mathematics as they relate to industrial technologies including manufacturing, electricity/electronics, graphics, communication, transportation, industrial management, materials and related science principles. Organized by topics, the main objective is to develop strong, logical problem-solving skills.

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Evolutionary Algorithms in Engineering and Computer Science Edited by K. Miettinen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland M. M. Mäkelä, University of Jyväskylä, Finland P. Neittaanmäki, University of Jyväskylä, Finland J. Périaux, Dassault Aviation, France What is Evolutionary Computing? Based on the genetic message encoded in DNA, and digitalized algorithms inspired by the Darwinian framework of evolution by natural selection, Evolutionary Computing is one of the most important information technologies of our times. Evolutionary algorithms encompass all adaptive and computational models of natural evolutionary systems - genetic algorithms, evolution strategies, evolutionary programming and genetic programming. In addition, they work well in the search for global solutions to optimization problems, allowing the production of optimization software that is robust and easy to implement. Furthermore, these algorithms can easily be hybridized with traditional optimization techniques. This book presents state-of-the-art lectures delivered by international academic and industrial experts in the field of evolutionary computing. It bridges artificial intelligence and scientific computing with a particular emphasis on real-life problems encountered in application-oriented sectors, such as aerospace, electronics, telecommunications, energy and economics. This rapidly growing field, with its deep understanding and assesssment of complex problems in current practice, provides an effective, modern engineering tool. This book will therefore be of significant interest and value to all postgraduates, research scientists and practitioners facing complex optimization problems. ... Read more

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Discrete Convex Analysis is a novel paradigm for discrete optimization that combines the ideas in continuous optimization (convex analysis) and combinatorial optimization (matroid/submodular function theory) to establish a unified theoretical framework for nonlinear discrete optimization. The study of this theory is expanding with the development of efficient algorithms and applications to a number of diverse disciplines like matrix theory, operations research, and economics. This self-contained book is designed to provide a novel insight into optimization on discrete structures and should reveal unexpected links among different disciplines. It is the first and only English-language monograph on the theory and applications of discrete convex analysis.

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Using the same innovative and proven approach that made the authors' Engineering Mathematics a worldwide bestseller, this book can be used in the classroom or as an in-depth self-study guide. Its unique programmed approach patiently presents the mathematics in a step-by-step fashion together with a wealth of worked examples and exercises. It also contains Quizzes, Learning Outcomes, and Can You? checklists that guide readers through each topic and reinforce learning and comprehension. Both students and professionals alike will find this book a very effective learning tool and reference.

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This is another very excellent and extremely readable book by Stroud & Booth.It's math at its nuts and bolts level. It's geared for engineering types like me, but also for do-it-yourselfers.With Stroud & Booth, there is no such thing as "hard" math. They are uncanny at anticipating those areas where misunderstanding can arise and answering your questions before you even ask them. Every type of problem is not only worked out in detail but is fully explained and fitted into the overall context of the material.You can actually sit down and read this book like a novel and enjoy it.Everything is developed and tied together like the characters and plot of a good novel.For instance, much time is spent bringing you up to speed on partial derivatives, complex mappings and line integrals before the study of Complex Calculus. And, the best part is that you are learning or relearning some very sophisticated math and math tools without pain or boredom.Who would have thought that a former math-hater like me could actually enjoy doing not just line integrals, but Schwarz-Christoffel transformations and other neat stuff.

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TExES (170) Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities for Trade and Industrial Education 8-12 Exam Secrets helps you ace the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive TExES (170) Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities for Trade and Industrial Education 8-12 Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test.Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined.TExES (170) Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities for Trade and Industrial Education 8-12 Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to TExES Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; Introduction to the TExES Series including: TExES Assessment Explanation, Two Kinds of TExES Assessments; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Along with a complete, in-depth study guide for your specific TExES exam, plus other special tips and secrets to help you prepare for your exam... ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Industrial Engineer, published by Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE) on June 1, 2010. The length of the article is 401 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Better sleep, better performance: math models could help schedule astronauts--and others.
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Publication: Industrial Engineer (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2010
Publisher: Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE)
Volume: 42Issue: 6Page: 15(1)

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This book provides general descriptions of children’s learning and is intended to help show how children approach mathematics differently than adults. By connecting children’s thinking to your own learning, we hope that this book will improve your understanding of both mathematics and children’s thinking, thereby enhancing your teaching of mathematics to children. The more you understand mathematics and how children think about mathematics, the better teacher you will be!
 
Each chapter section contains insights and examples of how children come to understand mathematics.  Many of the descriptions of how children learn are based on research, but some are based on the authors’ personal experiences with helping children learn mathematics.  As appropriate, the authors also include information on the “why” behind certain mathematical topics, how to incorporate manipulatives into the classroom, and some activities to try. Each section also has “Questions for Discussion” to encourage reflection while learning. At the end of each section are “Problems and Exercises” that are specifically designed to help show how children learn mathematics. The material is presented by topic, following the standard topics covered in a traditional mathematics for future elementary or middle school teacher’s
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The integration of new sources of energy like wind power, solar-power, small-scale generation, or combined heat and power in the power grid is something that impacts a lot of stakeholders: network companies (both distribution and transmission), the owners and operators of the DG units, other end-users of the power grid (including normal consumers like you and me) and not in the least policy makers and regulators.

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The authors are of the strong opinion that this is NOT the way one should approach such an important subject as the integration of new, more environmentally friendly, sources of energy in the power grid. With this book the authors aim to bring some clarity to the debate allowing all stakeholders together to move to a solution. This book will introduce systematic and transparent methods for quantifying the impact of DG on the power grid.