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Comprehensive textbook provides both mathematicians and applied scientists with a detailed treatment of orthogonal polynomials, principal properties of the gamma function, hypergeometric functions, Le
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With support from the University of Iowa and the Office of Naval Research. a small conference on order restricted inference was held at the University of Iowa in Iowa City in April of 1981. There were
The result of the outstanding success of Rock With Jazz, this new series was created to satisfy the continuing demand for contemporary, pianistic solos for the student. Book 1 begins with early grade
The result of the outstanding success of Rock With Jazz, this new series was created to satisfy the continuing demand for contemporary, pianistic solos for the student. Book 1 begins with early grade
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Titus Bass, a mountain man in the 1830s, survives a dangerous encounter with another trapper, marries a Crow Indian, crosses the snowbound Rockies, and travels to the Green River Rendezvous
Written in E-flat major and 6/8 time, this piece keeps the right hand moving with 8th notes in the first and last sections contrasting with the short legato middle section. Left hand chords add rhythm
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