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Semidefinite programs constitute one of the largest classes of optimization problems that can be solved with reasonable efficiency - both in theory and practice. They play a key role in a variety of r
This book introduces the reader to the field of multiobjective optimization through problems with simple structures, namely those in which the objective function and constraints are linear. Fundamenta
This book provides readers with a solid set of diversified and essential tools for the theoretical modeling and control of complex robotic systems as well as for digital human modeling and realistic m
This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 12th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2015, heldin Doha, Qatar, in October 2015. The 79 revised full pape
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This textbook provides concise coverage of the basics of linear and integer programming which, with megatrends toward optimization, machine learning, big data, etc., are becoming fundamental toolkits
Grometstein explains modern physics with enthusiasm, wit and insight. As he presents the usual milestones in the history of modern physics, his central focus is the historical debate regarding the nat
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th IFIP WG 11.2 International Workshop on Information Security Theory and Practices, WISTP 2014, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in June/July
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This new edition of Stochastic Linear Programming: Models, Theory and Computation has been brought completely up to date, either dealing with or at least referring to new material on models and method
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This book describes recent innovations in 3D media and technologies, with coverage of 3D media capturing, processing, encoding, and adaptation, networking aspects for 3D Media, and quality of user exp
This book combines a scholarly introduction with state-of-the-art research in the characterization of Internet addiction. It is intended for a broad audience including scientists, students and practit
Humans interact with and are part of the mysterious processes of nature. Inevitably they have to discover how to manage the environment for their long-term survival and benefit. To do this successfull
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A workbook for programmers who are new to Prolog and who wish to write useful Prolog programs, by the first author of the runaway bestseller "Programming in Prolog" (with C.S. Mellish).
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The second edition of this successful book provides further and in-depth insight into theoretical models dealing with Internet addiction, as well as includes new therapeutical approaches. The editors
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Unifying Theories of Programming, UTP 2014, held in Singapore, Singapore, in May 13, 2014, co-located with the 19th
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Unifying Theories of Programming, UTP 2012, held in Paris, France, in August 2012, co-located with the 18th Interna
Learn to write C++ programs by interfacing a computer to a wide range of popular and fundamental real-world technologies.Unique and original approach to use the PC to do real things- not just number c
Networks have permeated everyday life through everyday realities like the Internet, social networks, and viral marketing. As such, network analysis is an important growth area in the quantitative scie
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th European Conference on Genetic Programming, EuroGP 2013, held in Vienna, Austria, in April 2013 co-located with the Evo* 2013 events, EvoMUSA
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This book on constrained optimization is novel in that it fuses these themes: • use examples to introduce general ideas; • engage the student in spreadsheet computation;• survey the uses of constrain
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Learn to Program with C teaches computer programming to the complete beginner using the native C language. As such, it assumes you have no knowledge whatsoever about programming. The main goal of this
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