An Introduction to Metaheuristics for Optimization (Chopard Bastien)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Metaheuristics for Optimization (Chopard Bastien)(Pevná vazba)

The authors stress the relative simplicity, efficiency, flexibility of use, and suitability of various approaches used to solve difficult optimization problems. The authors are experienced, interdisciplinary lecturers and researchers and in their explanations they demonstrate many shared

Algorithms for Optimization (Kochenderfer Mykel J.)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive introduction to optimization with a focus on practical algorithms for the design of engineering systems.This book offers a comprehensive introduction to optimization with a focus on practical algorithms. The book approaches optimization from an engineering perspective, where the

Introduction to Applied Optimization (Diwekar Urmila M.)(Pevná vazba)

1. Introduction.- 2. Linear Programming.- 3. Nonlinear Programming.-4. Discrete Optimization.- 5. Optimization Under Uncertainty.- 6. Multiobjective Optimization.- 7.Optimal Control and Dynamic Optimization.-

Opt Art: From Mathematical Optimization to Visual Design (Bosch Robert)(Pevná vazba)

A fun and stunningly illustrated introduction to the art of linear optimization Linear optimization is a powerful modeling method for discovering the best solution to a problem among a set of available alternatives. It is one of today's most important branches of mathematics and computer

An Introduction to Structural Mechanics for Architects (Cueto Elas)(Pevná vazba)

Introduction to Unconstrained Optimization with R (Mishra Shashi Kant)(Pevná vazba)

This book discusses unconstrained optimization with R--a free, open-source computing environment, which works on several platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. The book highlights methods such as the steepest descent method, Newton method, conjugate direction method, conjugate gradient

Advanced Optimization for Process Systems Engineering (Grossmann Ignacio E.)(Pevná vazba)

Linear and Nonlinear Optimization (Cottle Richard W.)(Pevná vazba)

​This textbook on Linear and Nonlinear Optimization is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in operations research and related fields. It is both literate and mathematically strong, yet requires no prior course in optimization. As suggested by its title, the book is divided

An Introduction To Quantum Field Theory (Peskin Michael E.)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory is a textbook intended for the graduate physics course covering relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, and Feynman diagrams. The authors make these subjects accessible through carefully worked examples illustrating the technical aspects of

Convex Optimization (Boyd Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Robust Optimization (Ben-Tal Aharon)(Pevná vazba)

Robust optimization is still a relatively new approach to optimization problems affected by uncertainty, but it has already proved so useful in real applications that it is difficult to tackle such problems today without considering this powerful methodology. Written by the principal developers of

An Introduction to Real Estate Finance (Glickman Edward)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Real Estate Finance serves as the core of knowledge for a single-semester first course in real estate finance. Unlike other real estate finance textbooks, with their encyclopedic but often stale details, it combines a short traditional text with a living website. The book gives

Fourier Analysis: An Introduction (Stein Elias M.)(Pevná vazba)

This first volume, a three-part introduction to the subject, is intended for students with a beginning knowledge of mathematical analysis who are motivated to discover the ideas that shape Fourier analysis. It begins with the simple conviction that Fourier arrived at in the early nineteenth century

Contemporary Russian Politics: An Introduction (Robinson Neil)(Pevná vazba)

A Mad Love: An Introduction to Opera (Schweitzer Vivien)(Pevná vazba)

Functional Analysis - An Elementary Introduction (Haase Markus)(Pevná vazba)

A Socratic Introduction to Plato's Republic (Kreeft Peter)(Pevná vazba)

This book is designed for three classes of people: Beginners who want an introduction to philosophy;Those who have already had an introduction to philosophy and who would like to see it in action now applied to a great book written by a great philosophy, but who have never read Plato's Republic,

Ladybird Classics: Peter Pan (Barrie J. M.)(Pevná vazba)

An illustrated introduction to the classic Neverland story for younger readers. Suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, it retains the key parts of the story including Peter's ongoing feud with Captain Hook, his adventures with Wendy, John and Michael as well as the friendship between the

Celts (Pratt Leonie)(Pevná vazba)

The 'Usborne Beginners' series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading

Knots and Links(Pevná vazba)

Presents an introduction to the elements of topology, emphasizing the tools needed for understanding knots, the fundamental group and van Kampen's theorem, for example, which are then applied to concrete problems, such as computing knot groups. This book also explains topics, such as the

Development of Children (Lightfoot Cynthia)(Pevná vazba)

This is an accessible introduction to Developmental Psychology for students taking courses that focus on child and adolescent development. This book can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy

An Introduction to the Language of Mathematics (Mynard Frdric)(Pevná vazba)

This is a textbook for an undergraduate mathematics major transition course from technique-based mathematics (such as Algebra and Calculus) to proof-based mathematics. It motivates the introduction of the formal language of logic and set theory and develops the basics with examples, exercises with

Descriptive Physical Oceanography: An Introduction (Talley Lynne D.)(Pevná vazba)

Descriptive Physical Oceanography, Sixth Edition, provides an introduction to the field with an emphasis on large-scale oceanography based mainly on observations. Topics covered include the physical properties of seawater, heat and salt budgets, instrumentation, data analysis methods, introductory

Money for Beginners (Oldham Matthew)(Pevná vazba)

An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation. With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money