Author: Ivo Nowak
Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel
Keywords: international, series, numerical, mathematics, programming, nonlinear, decomposition, methods, mixed, integer, relaxation
Number of Pages: 213
Published: 2005-09-27
List price: $149.00
ISBN-10: 3764372389
ISBN-13: 9783764372385

This book presents a comprehensive description of theory, algorithms and software for solving nonconvex mixed integer nonlinear programs (MINLP). The main focus is on deterministic global optimization methods, which play a very important role in integer linear programming, and are used only recently in MINLP.The presented material consists of two parts. The first part describes basic optimization tools, such as block-separable reformulations, convex and Lagrangian relaxations, decomposition methods and global optimality criteria. Some of these results are presented here for the first time.The

Author: Martin A. Nowak
Publisher: Belknap Press of Harvard University Pre
Keywords: life, equations, exploring, dynamics, evolutionary
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2006-09-29
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0674023382
ISBN-13: 9780674023383

At a time of unprecedented expansion in the life sciences, evolution is the one theory that transcends all of biology. Any observation of a living system must ultimately be interpreted in the context of its evolution. Evolutionary change is the consequence of mutation and natural selection, which are two concepts that can be described by mathematical equations.Evolutionary Dynamics is concerned with these equations of life. In this book, Martin Nowak draws on the languages of biology and mathematics to outline the mathematical principles according to which life evolves. His work introduces re

Author: Achim Nowak
Publisher: Allworth Pre
Keywords: public, speaker, exceptional, art, speaking, power
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2004-08-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1581153619
ISBN-13: 9781581153613

Integrating key concepts and ideas about public speaking into a clear, step-by-step, transformational method, Power Speaking teaches emerging speakers how to grow the necessary skills and unleash their inner power. Divided into proficiency levels-mastering the basics, making the connection, and polishing the core-this guide allows speakers to conquer public speaking systematically. Readers start with the use of voice and body movements, then move on to learn the use of personal stories, intent listening, and positioning or reframing a topic.

Authors:A.S. Nowak, T.V. Galambo,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: earthquakes, fire, hurricanes, people, buildings, safer, making
Number of Pages: 212
Published: 1990-09-30
List price: $194.00
ISBN-10: 0442264739
ISBN-13: 9780442264734

Authors:W. J. Kaczor, M. T. Nowak,
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
Keywords: mathematical, vol, library, analysis, problems, student
Number of Pages: 398
Published: 2001-06
List price: $54.00
ISBN-10: 0821820516
ISBN-13: 9780821820513

We learn by doing. We learn mathematics by doing problems. And we learn more mathematics by doing more problems. This is the sequel to Problems in Mathematical Analysis I (Volume 4 in the Student Mathematical Library series). If you want to hone your understanding of continuous and differentiable functions, this book contains hundreds of problems to help you do so. The emphasis here is on real functions of a single variable. Topics include: continuous functions, the intermediate value property, uniform continuity, mean value theorems, Taylors formula, convex functions, sequences and s

Author: Ronald M. Nowak
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Keywords: world, bats, walker
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 1994-12-01
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 0801849861
ISBN-13: 9780801849862

From the African long-tongued fruit bat to the wrinkle-faced bat of Mexico and Central America, Walker’s Bats of the World is an astonishingly complete guide to this fascinating, beneficial, and varied order of mammals. It includes scientific and common names, as well as the number and distribution of species, measurements and physical traits, habitat, daily and seasonal activity, population dynamics, home range, social life, reproduction, and longevity. Textual summaries present accurate, well-documented descriptions of the physical characteristics and living habits of bats in every par

Author: Ronald M. Nowak
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Keywords: world, carnivores, walker
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2004-12-17
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 0801880327
ISBN-13: 9780801880322

Although they are highly intelligent, ruthless predators, carnivores are increasingly rare. From the dwarf mongoose to the polar bear, carnivores are at once respected and misunderstood, invoking both fear and curiosity in the humans with whom they share their world. Ronald M. Nowak celebrates these fascinating mammals in Walker’s Carnivores of the World. This comprehensive guide, featuring 225 illustrations, covers the world’s eight terrestrial families of carnivores. Each generic account comprises scientific and common names, number and distribution of species, physical attribute