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This classic by one of the 20th century's most prominent mathematicians offers a concise introduction to set theory. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, it emplo
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In this essay from Schopenhauer final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), the philosopher favors individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation over the tendency to act on
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Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, this introduction to topological groups presumes familiarity with the elementary concepts of set theory, elements of function
Concise, unified, and logical, this introduction to the study of the basic principles of fluid dynamics emphasizes the statement of problems in mathematical language. Some familiarity with the algebra
This introduction to the renormalization group, an edited and corrected second edition, discusses examples from diverse areas of physics. Designed for a one-semester course for advanced graduate stude
Well-respected text for computer science students provides an accessible introduction to functional programming. Cogent examples illuminate the central ideas, and numerous exercises offer reinforceme
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This introduction to probability theory transforms a highly abstract subject into a series of coherent concepts. Its extensive discussions and clear examples, written in plain language, expose student
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Convex body theory offers important applications in probability and statistics, combinatorial mathematics, and optimization theory. This easy-to-read treatment employs simple notation and clear, comp
Acclaimed by American Mathematical Monthly as "an excellent introduction,"this treatment ranges from basic definitions to important results and applications, introducing both the spirit and techniques
This introduction to the behavior of liquids and gases is geared toward advanced undergraduate and graduate students in applied mathematics, engineering, and the physical sciences. It offers excellent
Starting with an introduction to differential equations, this insightful text then explores 1st- and 2nd-order differential equations, series solutions, the Laplace transform, systems of differential
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This text presents a brief introduction to the conceptual basis of stereochemistry. Focus is on the fundamentals of structural stereochemistry rather than the dynamic aspects relevant to reaction mech
