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This book is designed to provide a new framework for Data Science, based on a solid foundation in mathematics and computational science. It covers a diverse range of topics from the field, including d
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This book is an introduction to basic functional analysis and operator theory, with an emphasis on Hilbert space methods. The main aim is to develop rigorously the basic notions of functional analysis
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Since formed in 2002, DHS has been at the forefront of determining and furthering some of the most hotly debated security issues facing the U.S. and global community in the 21st century. Nearly 200 un
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This book is intended to serve as a guide for discovering pathways to more efficient energy use. The first part of the book illustrates basic laws of energy conversion and principles of thermodynamics
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This book provides unique perspectives and rarely available insights from lawyers. The information was obtained by using an in-person interview methodology to reveal lawyers' private thoughts and pers
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This book deals with the determinants of linear operators in Euclidean, Hilbert and Banach spaces. Determinants of operators give us an important tool for solving linear equations and invertibility co
This significantly expanded and timely dictionary has been developed and extensively reviewed by more than 50 industry experts. This valuable resource includes more than 3000 definitions, 30 new organ
International and global in nature, this book provides a roadmap for the successful implemenation of innovation for companies and businesses currently working in the Middle East, the UAE, and more spe
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the science in the field and introduces foundational topics in integrative pediatric medicine such as nutrition, selected dietary supplements, physical a
