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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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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

$15.89 USD

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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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

$7.99 USD

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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Heat Transfer

by Gregory Nellis, Sanford Klein ...

This textbook provides engineers with the capability, tools and confidence to solve real-world heat transfer problems. It includes many advanced topics, such as Bessel functions, Laplace transforms, separation of variables, Duhamel's theorem and complex combination, as well as high order explicit and implicit numerical integration algorithms. These analytical and numerical solution methods are ... Read more

$90.99 USD

This textbook provides engineers with the capability, tools and confidence to solve real-world heat transfer problems. It includes many advanced topics, such as Bessel functions, Laplace transforms, separation of variables, Duhamel's theorem and complex combination, as well as high order explicit and implicit numerical integration algorithms. These analytical and numerical solution methods are
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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

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Git Basics and Version Control

Cloud Series, #3

by Sankar Srinivasan ...

Series Book 3 - Cloud Series
"Git Basics and Version Control" is your essential companion to mastering the art of version control and understanding the core concepts of Git, written by Sankar Srinivasan. As a certified market professional of the National Stock Exchange of India and a self-taught coding explorer, Sankar brings a unique blend of financial acumen and technical expertise to this comprehensive guide.Explore a ... Read more

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"Git Basics and Version Control" is your essential companion to mastering the art of version control and understanding the core concepts of Git, written by Sankar Srinivasan. As a certified market professional of the National Stock Exchange of India and a self-taught coding explorer, Sankar brings a unique blend of financial acumen and technical expertise to this comprehensive guide.Explore a
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Study of Linear and Nonlinear Models with “Mathematica”

by Czesław Mączka, Sergii Skurativskyi, Vsevolod Vladimirov ...

The book is devoted to the problems of modeling physical systems and fields using the tools and capabilities of the 'Mathematica' software package. In the process of teaching classical courses in mechanics and mathematical physics, one often has to overcome significant difficulties associated with the cumbersomeness of the mathematical apparatus, which more than once distracts from the essence of ... Read more

$38.99 USD

The book is devoted to the problems of modeling physical systems and fields using the tools and capabilities of the 'Mathematica' software package. In the process of teaching classical courses in mechanics and mathematical physics, one often has to overcome significant difficulties associated with the cumbersomeness of the mathematical apparatus, which more than once distracts from the essence of
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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

$127.99 USD

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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Dynamics

Theory and Application of Kane's Method

by Carlos M. Roithmayr, Dewey H. Hodges, Philip Cross ...

This book is ideal for teaching students in engineering or physics the skills necessary to analyze motions of complex mechanical systems such as spacecraft, robotic manipulators, and articulated scientific instruments. Kane's method, which emerged recently, reduces the labor needed to derive equations of motion and leads to equations that are simpler and more readily solved by computer, in ... Read more

$55.99 USD

This book is ideal for teaching students in engineering or physics the skills necessary to analyze motions of complex mechanical systems such as spacecraft, robotic manipulators, and articulated scientific instruments. Kane's method, which emerged recently, reduces the labor needed to derive equations of motion and leads to equations that are simpler and more readily solved by computer, in
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An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

by J. N. Reddy ...

This best-selling textbook presents the concepts of continuum mechanics in a simple yet rigorous manner. It introduces the invariant form as well as the component form of the basic equations and their applications to problems in elasticity, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and offers a brief introduction to linear viscoelasticity. The book is ideal for advanced undergraduates and graduate ... Read more

$91.99 USD

This best-selling textbook presents the concepts of continuum mechanics in a simple yet rigorous manner. It introduces the invariant form as well as the component form of the basic equations and their applications to problems in elasticity, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and offers a brief introduction to linear viscoelasticity. The book is ideal for advanced undergraduates and graduate
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Practical Discrete Mathematics

Discover math principles that fuel algorithms for computer science and machine learning with Python

by Ryan T. White, Archana Tikayat Ray ...

A practical guide simplifying discrete math for curious minds and demonstrating its application in solving problems related to software development, computer algorithms, and data scienceKey FeaturesApply the math of countable objects to practical problems in computer scienceExplore modern Python libraries such as scikit-learn, NumPy, and SciPy for performing mathematicsLearn complex statistical ... Read more

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A practical guide simplifying discrete math for curious minds and demonstrating its application in solving problems related to software development, computer algorithms, and data scienceKey FeaturesApply the math of countable objects to practical problems in computer scienceExplore modern Python libraries such as scikit-learn, NumPy, and SciPy for performing mathematicsLearn complex statistical
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Linear Programming: An Introduction to Finite Improvement Algorithms

Second Edition

by Prof. Daniel Solow ...

Series series Dover Books on Mathematics
Suitable for undergraduate students of mathematics and graduate students of operations research and engineering, this text covers the basic theory and computation for a first course in linear programming. In addition to substantial material on mathematical proof techniques and sophisticated computation methods, the treatment features numerous examples and exercises.An introductory chapter offers a ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Suitable for undergraduate students of mathematics and graduate students of operations research and engineering, this text covers the basic theory and computation for a first course in linear programming. In addition to substantial material on mathematical proof techniques and sophisticated computation methods, the treatment features numerous examples and exercises.An introductory chapter offers 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

$50.39 USD

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
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Convex Optimization

by Stephen Boyd, Lieven Vandenberghe ...

Convex optimization problems arise frequently in many different fields. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, and shows in detail how such problems can be solved numerically with great efficiency. The book begins with the basic elements of convex sets and functions, and then describes various classes of convex optimization problems. Duality and approximation techniques ... Read more

$90.99 USD

Convex optimization problems arise frequently in many different fields. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, and shows in detail how such problems can be solved numerically with great efficiency. The book begins with the basic elements of convex sets and functions, and then describes various classes of convex optimization problems. Duality and approximation techniques
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Global Attractors Of Non-autonomous Dynamical And Control Systems (2nd Edition)

by David N Cheban ...

Series Book 18 - Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences
The study of attractors of dynamical systems occupies an important position in the modern qualitative theory of differential equations. This engaging volume presents an authoritative overview of both autonomous and non-autonomous dynamical systems, including the global compact attractor. From an in-depth introduction to the different types of dissipativity and attraction, the book takes a ... Read more

$60.99 USD

The study of attractors of dynamical systems occupies an important position in the modern qualitative theory of differential equations. This engaging volume presents an authoritative overview of both autonomous and non-autonomous dynamical systems, including the global compact attractor. From an in-depth introduction to the different types of dissipativity and attraction, the book takes a
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Understanding Systems: A Grand Challenge For 21st Century Engineering

by Jamshid Ghaboussi, Michael F Insana ...

Our book presents a unique and original viewpoint on natural and engineered systems. The authors' goal is to propose and explain core principles that govern the formation and function of simple and complex systems. Examples are drawn from a broad range of topics from common materials and manufactured structures to the behavior of cells, organisms and socio-economic organizations. We provide a ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Our book presents a unique and original viewpoint on natural and engineered systems. The authors' goal is to propose and explain core principles that govern the formation and function of simple and complex systems. Examples are drawn from a broad range of topics from common materials and manufactured structures to the behavior of cells, organisms and socio-economic organizations. We provide a
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Lexicon of Programming Terminology

Lexicon of Tech and Business, #17

by Mustafa Al-Dori ...

Series Book 17 - Lexicon of Tech and Business
Master Programming Like a Pro with 400 Essential Terms—Your Ultimate Coding Reference!Whether you are a beginner struggling with Big-O Notation, a mid-level developer debugging Race Conditions, or a senior engineer designing Microservices, the Lexicon of Programming Terminology is your secret weapon. This meticulously curated guide from the Lexicon of Tech and Business series delivers 400 critical ... Read more

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Master Programming Like a Pro with 400 Essential Terms—Your Ultimate Coding Reference!Whether you are a beginner struggling with Big-O Notation, a mid-level developer debugging Race Conditions, or a senior engineer designing Microservices, the Lexicon of Programming Terminology is your secret weapon. This meticulously curated guide from the Lexicon of Tech and Business series delivers 400 critical
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Integral Dynamical Models: Singularities, Signals And Control

by Denis Sidorov ...

Series Book 87 - World Scientific Series On Nonlinear Science Series A
This volume provides a broad introduction to nonlinear integral dynamical models and new classes of evolutionary integral equations. It may be used as an advanced textbook by postgraduate students to study integral dynamical models and their applications in machine learning, electrical and electronic engineering, operations research and image analysis. ... Read more

$34.99 USD

This volume provides a broad introduction to nonlinear integral dynamical models and new classes of evolutionary integral equations. It may be used as an advanced textbook by postgraduate students to study integral dynamical models and their applications in machine learning, electrical and electronic engineering, operations research and image analysis.
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Chaos, Complexity And Transport - Proceedings Of The Cct '15

by Gwenn Boedec, Christophe Eloy, Xavier Leoncini ...

The main goal is to offer to readers a panorama of recent progress in nonlinear physics, complexity and transport with attractive chapters readable by a broad audience. It allows to gain an insight into these active fields of research and notably promotes the interdisciplinary studies from mathematics to experimental physics. To reach this aim, the book collects a selection of contributions to the ... Read more

$106.99 USD

The main goal is to offer to readers a panorama of recent progress in nonlinear physics, complexity and transport with attractive chapters readable by a broad audience. It allows to gain an insight into these active fields of research and notably promotes the interdisciplinary studies from mathematics to experimental physics. To reach this aim, the book collects a selection of contributions to the
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Higher-Order Differential Equations and Elasticity

by Luis Manuel Braga da Costa Campos ...

Series series Mathematics and Physics for Science and Technology
Higher-Order Differential Equations and Elasticity is the third book within Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications to Trajectories and Vibrations, Six-volume Set. As a set, they are the fourth volume in the series Mathematics and Physics Applied to Science and Technology. This third book consists of two chapters (chapters 5 and 6 of the set).The first chapter in this book concerns non ... Read more

$59.99 USD

Higher-Order Differential Equations and Elasticity is the third book within Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications to Trajectories and Vibrations, Six-volume Set. As a set, they are the fourth volume in the series Mathematics and Physics Applied to Science and Technology. This third book consists of two chapters (chapters 5 and 6 of the set).The first chapter in this book concerns non
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Raspberry Pi: Beginner's Guide - Learn Raspberry Pi in Easy Steps

by Jessica Kirklin ...

Raspberry Pih1>Beginner's Guide - Learn Raspberry Pi in Easy Stepsh2>This book is an in depth guide to one of the best pieces of technology to ever come out of the British Isles! This book outlines the major functions of the device and adds in a few tips for good measure! Utilize the information in this text and you will remain one step ahead of your friends when it comes to knowing how to get the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Raspberry Pih1>Beginner's Guide - Learn Raspberry Pi in Easy Stepsh2>This book is an in depth guide to one of the best pieces of technology to ever come out of the British Isles! This book outlines the major functions of the device and adds in a few tips for good measure! Utilize the information in this text and you will remain one step ahead of your friends when it comes to knowing how to get the
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Peyresq Lectures On Nonlinear Phenomena (Volume 3)

by Freddy Bouchet, Basile Audoly, Jacques-alexandre Sepulchre ...

This book is the third volume of lecture notes from summer schools held in the small village of Peyresq (France). These lectures cover nonlinear physics in a broad sense. They were given over the period 2004 to 2008. The summer schools were organized by the Institut Non Linéaire de Nice (Nice, France), the Laboratoire de Physique Statistique (ENS Paris, France) and the Institut de Recherche de ... Read more

$38.99 USD

This book is the third volume of lecture notes from summer schools held in the small village of Peyresq (France). These lectures cover nonlinear physics in a broad sense. They were given over the period 2004 to 2008. The summer schools were organized by the Institut Non Linéaire de Nice (Nice, France), the Laboratoire de Physique Statistique (ENS Paris, France) and the Institut de Recherche de
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The Numerical Jordan Form

by Petko Petkov ...

The Numerical Jordan Form is the first book dedicated to exploring the algorithmic and computational methods for determining the Jordan form of a matrix, as well as addressing the numerical difficulties in finding it. Unlike the 'pure' Jordan form, the numerical Jordan form preserves its structure under small perturbations of the matrix elements so that its determination presents a well-posed ... Read more

$134.99 USD

The Numerical Jordan Form is the first book dedicated to exploring the algorithmic and computational methods for determining the Jordan form of a matrix, as well as addressing the numerical difficulties in finding it. Unlike the 'pure' Jordan form, the numerical Jordan form preserves its structure under small perturbations of the matrix elements so that its determination presents a well-posed
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Numerical Methods with algorithms and programs

Numerical Methods

by Giovanni Fernando Alcocer Cordero ...

This book is designed as an advanced guide for numerical methods in the science. It covers many topics of practical numerical methods applied in the science: solutions of equations with one variable: bisection, secant, false rule, Newton-Raphson, fixed point, etc., solution of systems of equations: Gauss, Gauss-Jordan, Cramer, Inverse Matrix, Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel, Gauss-Seidel with relaxation, etc ... Read more

$50.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is designed as an advanced guide for numerical methods in the science. It covers many topics of practical numerical methods applied in the science: solutions of equations with one variable: bisection, secant, false rule, Newton-Raphson, fixed point, etc., solution of systems of equations: Gauss, Gauss-Jordan, Cramer, Inverse Matrix, Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel, Gauss-Seidel with relaxation, etc
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