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High stakes drama starring Sam Riley, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke and Ray Winstone. The family of Vince Ferro (Riley) are in grave need of money to pay medical bills. When Vince hears of the death of a man who was due to start a well paid job, he steals a letter addressed to the man and heads to New York to try and assume his identity. The ploy works and Vince is taken to the place of his employment but the 'job' is unusual to say the least. Vince finds himself forced to participate in a game of Russian roulette where the winner takes home a fortune and the losers go home in a body bag. Wealthy men, such as Jasper (Statham) - who has entered his less fortunate brother, Ronald (Winstone), into the event - bet on the outcome. Can Vince find a way to survive the horrifying game?

In this monograph, the authors develop a comprehensive approach for the mathematical analysis of a wide array of problems involving moving interfaces. It includes an in-depth study of abstract quasilinear parabolic evolution equations, elliptic and parabolic boundary value problems, transmission problems, one- and two-phase Stokes problems, and the equations of incompressible viscous one- and two-phase fluid flows. The theory of maximal regularity, an essential element, is also fully developed. The authors present a modern approach based on powerful tools in classical analysis, functional analysis, and vector-valued harmonic analysis. The theory is applied to problems in two-phase fluid dynamics and phase transitions, one-phase generalized Newtonian fluids, nematic liquid crystal flows, Maxwell-Stefan diffusion, and a variety of geometric evolution equations. The book also includes a discussion of the underlying physical and thermodynamic principles governing the equations of fluid flows and phase transitions, and an exposition of the geometry of moving hypersurfaces.

In this monograph, the authors develop a comprehensive approach for the mathematical analysis of a wide array of problems involving moving interfaces. It includes an in-depth study of abstract quasilinear parabolic evolution equations, elliptic and parabolic boundary value problems, transmission problems, one- and two-phase Stokes problems, and the equations of incompressible viscous one- and two-phase fluid flows. The theory of maximal regularity, an essential element, is also fully developed. The authors present a modern approach based on powerful tools in classical analysis, functional analysis, and vector-valued harmonic analysis. The theory is applied to problems in two-phase fluid dynamics and phase transitions, one-phase generalized Newtonian fluids, nematic liquid crystal flows, Maxwell-Stefan diffusion, and a variety of geometric evolution equations. The book also includes a discussion of the underlying physical and thermodynamic principles governing the equations of fluid flows and phase transitions, and an exposition of the geometry of moving hypersurfaces.

Want to know not just what makes rockets go up but how to do it optimally? Optimal control theory has become such an important field in aerospace engineering that no graduate student or practicing engineer can afford to be without a working knowledge of it. This is the first book that begins from scratch to teach the reader the basic principles of the calculus of variations, develop the necessary conditions step-by-step, and introduce the elementary computational techniques of optimal control. This book, with problems and an online solution manual, provides the graduate-level reader with enough introductory knowledge so that he or she can not only read the literature and study the next level textbook but can also apply the theory to find optimal solutions in practice. No more is needed than the usual background of an undergraduate engineering, science, or mathematics program: namely calculus, differential equations, and numerical integration. Although finding optimal solutions for these problems is a complex process involving the calculus of variations, the authors carefully lay out step-by-step the most important theorems and concepts. Numerous examples are worked to demonstrate how to apply the theories to everything from classical problems (e.g., crossing a river in minimum time) to engineering problems (e.g., minimum-fuel launch of a satellite). Throughout the book use is made of the time-optimal launch of a satellite into orbit as an important case study with detailed analysis of two examples: launch from the Moon and launch from Earth. For launching into the field of optimal solutions, look no further!

During the last two decades the theory of abstract Volterra equations has under gone rapid development. To a large extent this was due to the applications of this theory to problems in mathematical physics, such as viscoelasticity, heat conduc tion in materials with memory, electrodynamics with memory, and to the need of tools to tackle the problems arising in these fields. Many interesting phenomena not found with differential equations but observed in specific examples of Volterra type stimulated research and improved our understanding and knowledge. Al though this process is still going on, in particular concerning nonlinear problems, the linear theory has reached a state of maturity. In recent years several good books on Volterra equations have appeared. How ever, none of them accounts for linear problems in infinite dimensions, and there fore this part of the theory has been available only through the - meanwhile enor mous - original literature, so far. The present monograph intends to close this gap. Its aim is a coherent exposition of the state of the art in the linear theory. It brings together and unifies most of the relevant results available at present, and should ease the way through the original literature for anyone intending to work on abstract Volterra equations and its applications. And it exhibits many prob lems in the linear theory which have not been solved or even not been considered, so far.

Want to know not just what makes rockets go up but how to do it optimally? Optimal control theory has become such an important field in aerospace engineering that no graduate student or practicing engineer can afford to be without a working knowledge of it. This is the first book that begins from scratch to teach the reader the basic principles of the calculus of variations, develop the necessary conditions step-by-step, and introduce the elementary computational techniques of optimal control. This book, with problems and an online solution manual, provides the graduate-level reader with enough introductory knowledge so that he or she can not only read the literature and study the next level textbook but can also apply the theory to find optimal solutions in practice. No more is needed than the usual background of an undergraduate engineering, science, or mathematics program: namely calculus, differential equations, and numerical integration. Although finding optimal solutions for these problems is a complex process involving the calculus of variations, the authors carefully lay out step-by-step the most important theorems and concepts. Numerous examples are worked to demonstrate how to apply the theories to everything from classical problems (e.g., crossing a river in minimum time) to engineering problems (e.g., minimum-fuel launch of a satellite). Throughout the book use is made of the time-optimal launch of a satellite into orbit as an important case study with detailed analysis of two examples: launch from the Moon and launch from Earth. For launching into the field of optimal solutions, look no further!

This book deals with evolutionary systems whose equation of state can be formulated as a linear Volterra equation in a Banach space. The main feature of the kernels involved is that they consist of unbounded linear operators. The aim is a coherent presentation of the state of art of the theory including detailed proofs and its applications to problems from mathematical physics, such as viscoelasticity, heat conduction, and electrodynamics with memory. The importance of evolutionary integral equations - which form a larger class than do evolution equations - stems from such applications and therefore special emphasis is placed on these. A number of models are derived and, by means of the developed theory, discussed thoroughly. An annotated bibliography containing 450 entries increases the book's value as an incisive reference text. --- This excellent book presents a general approach to linear evolutionary systems, with an emphasis on infinite-dimensional systems with time delays, such as those occurring in linear viscoelasticity with or without thermal effects. It gives a very natural and mature extension of the usual semigroup approach to a more general class of infinite-dimensional evolutionary systems. This is the first appearance in the form of a monograph of this recently developed theory. A substantial part of the results are due to the author, or are even new. (...) It is not a book that one reads in a few days. Rather, it should be considered as an investment with lasting value. (Zentralblatt MATH) In this book, the author, who has been at the forefront of research on these problems for the last decade, has collected, and in many places extended, the known theory for these equations. In addition, he has provided a framework that allows one to relate and evaluate diverse results in the literature. (Mathematical Reviews) This book constitutes a highly valuable addition to the existing literature on the theory of Volterra (evolutionary) integral equations and their applications in physics and engineering. (...) and for the first time the stress is on the infinite-dimensional case. (SIAM Reviews)

The volume originates from the 'Conference on Nonlinear Parabolic Problems' held in celebration of Herbert Amann's 70th birthday at the Banach Center in Bedlewo, Poland. It features a collection of peer-reviewed research papers by recognized experts highlighting recent advances in fields of Herbert Amann's interest such as nonlinear evolution equations, fluid dynamics, quasi-linear parabolic equations and systems, functional analysis, and more.

Dieses Lehrbuch befasst sich mit mathematischen Modellen fur dynamische Prozesse aus den Biowissenschaften. Behandelt werden Dynamiken von Populationen, Epidemien, Viren, Prionen und Enzymen, sowie Selektion in der Genetik. Das Buch konzentriert sich auf Modelle, deren Formulierung auf gewoehnliche Differentialgleichungen fuhrt. Schwerpunkte der Kapitel sind sowohl die mathematische Modellierung als auch die Analyse der resultierenden Modelle, sowie die biologische beziehungsweise biochemische Interpretation der Ergebnisse. UEbungsaufgaben zu den Kapiteln erleichtern die Vertiefung des Stoffes. Das Buch schlagt eine Brucke zwischen elementaren Einfuhrungen in die Modellierung biologischer und biochemischer Systeme und mathematisch anspruchsvoller Spezialliteratur. Die vorgestellten Modelle und Techniken ermoeglichen Studenten und Dozenten aus den Bereichen Bioinformatik und Biomathematik den Einstieg in komplexere Themen und weiterfuhrende Literatur zur mathematischen Biologie. Der Text enthalt grundlegende, aber auch aktuelle Ergebnisse, die hier erstmals in Buchform erscheinen.

Die Theorie gewoehnlicher Differentialgleichungen und dynamischer Systeme spielt eine zentrale Rolle in der Modellierung realer zeitabhangiger Prozesse. Damit gehoert sie zur universitaren Grundausbildung von Mathematikern, Physikern, Informatikern und Ingenieuren. Der Band liefert eine zeitgemasse Darstellung der Theorie, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf Dynamik liegt. Um die Leistungsfahigkeit der Theorie zu belegen, nehmen Beispiele viel Raum ein. Neue Anwendungen in Biologie, Chemie und Physik werden in Modellierung und Analysis detailliert behandelt.

die Anlagenwirtschaft ist ein Kernbereich der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. Sie ist eine Disziplin, die technische und okonomische Fragestellungen und Sachverhalte miteinander verbindet. Diese werden in ihrer gegenseitigen Bedingtheit dargestellt. Auch deshalb besitzt dieses Buch neben einer naturgemass theoretischen Ausrichtung einen hohen Praxisbezug. Das Buch richtet sich als Lehrbuch an Studierende mit betriebswirtschaftlicher und ingenieurtechnischer Studienorientierung aber auch an Praktiker aus der Wirtschaft. Die umfassende Inhaltsbearbeitung, die tiefe Gliederung, das Hervorheben wichtiger Begriffe und das vorliegende Stichwortverzeichnis ermoglichen es, dieses Buch auch als Nachschlagewerk zu nutzen. Aus dem Inhalt: Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Anlagenwirtschaft. Gegenstand der Anlagenwirtschaft. Definitionen und Ziele der Anlagenwirtschaft. Anlagenerneuerung. Komplexitat der Anlagenwirtschaft. Kosten der Anlagen. Anlagenproduktivitat. Lebenszyklusorientierte Massnahmenkomplexe und Aktivitatsfelder. Komplexitats- und Ergiebigkeitswirkungen der Massnahmenkomplexe und Aktivitatsfelder. Anlagenmanagement zur Umsetzung der komplexen Anlagenwirtschaft. Hilfsmittel des Anlagenmanagements. Ablauforganisation des Anlagenmanagements. Aufbauorganisation der Anlagenwirtschaft."

This important philosophical reflection on love and sexuality from a broadly Christian perspective is aimed at philosophers, theologians, and educated Christian readers. Alexander R. Pruss focuses on foundational questions on the nature of romantic love and on controversial questions in sexual ethics on the basis of the fundamental idea that romantic love pursues union of two persons as one body."One Body" begins with an account, inspired by St. Thomas Aquinas, of the general nature of love as constituted by components of goodwill, appreciation, and unitiveness. Different forms of love, such as parental, collegial, filial, friendly, fraternal, or romantic, Pruss argues, differ primarily not in terms of goodwill or appreciation but in terms of the kind of union that is sought. Pruss examines romantic love as distinguished from other kinds of love by a focus on a particular kind of union, a deep union as one body achieved through the joint biological striving of the sort involved in reproduction. Taking the account of the union that romantic love seeks as a foundation, the book considers the nature of marriage and applies its account to controversial ethical questions, such as the connection between love, sex, and commitment and the moral issues involving contraception, same-sex activity, and reproductive technology. With philosophical rigor and sophistication, Pruss provides carefully argued answers to controversial questions in Christian sexual ethics. "This is a terrific--really quite extraordinary--work of scholarship. It is quite simply the best work on Christian sexual ethics that I have seen. It will become the text that anyone who ventures into the field will have to grapple with--a kind of touchstone. Moreover, it is filled with arguments with which even secular writers on sexual morality will have to engage and come to terms." --Robert P. George, Princeton University
""One Body" is an excellent piece of philosophical-theological reflection on the nature of sexuality and marriage. This book has the potential to become a standard go-to text for professors and students working on sex ethics issues, whether in philosophy or theology, both for the richness of its arguments, and the scope of its coverage of cases. " --Christopher Tollefsen, University of South Carolina "Alexander Pruss here develops sound and humane answers to the whole range of main questions about human sexual and reproductive choices. His principal argument for the key answers is very different from the one I have articulated over the past fifteen years. But his argumentation is at every point attractively direct, careful, energetic in framing and responding to objections, and admirably attentive to realities and the human goods at stake." --John Finnis, University of Oxford

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African Safari Wildlife Photography is a guide to perfecting your photography skills while photographing wildlife in Africa. The book focuses on improving your photography skills by giving you professional techniques and tips on how you can capture the best from different situations while photographing wildlife in the wild. The book covers topics such as Equipment, Composition, Shooting Techniques, Action, Wildlife Portraits, Choosing the right opportunity, The Light in East Africa, The Great Migration and more. Every chapter goes into detail on how you can improve your skills through techniques, tips and tricks as well as example photos with information on how they were photographed in the wild. All the photographs in this book were photographed during The Great Migration in Masai Mara in Kenya. Martin Pruss is a passionate wildlife and nature photographer specialized in wildlife photography in Africa. He has great dedication to the protection of wildlife in the African wilderness by passionately sharing knowledge about the wildlife and photography internationally. The accompanying website will enable you to keep learning as material is posted on how you can improve your photographic skills, so take some time and visit: WorldOfSafari.com

The report investigates the controversy regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions. It provides Iran's side of the issue, as well as the US position. It reviews Iran's aggressive pursuit of nuclear technical capabilities and investigates why Iran sees itself as a sovereign nation with a legitimate right to pursue the capabilities necessary to develop peaceful nuclear power. Due to the dual-use nature of the technologies involved and the inherent capability to develop nuclear weapons, the United States is extremely concerned Iran is disguising its true intent and fully intends to develop nuclear weapons. The United States is worried that once Iran develops nuclear weapons it will use them to press its regional agenda, as well as provide them to terrorist organizations. The United States is worried a nuclear Iran will work against US national security interests, namely US regional influence, energy resource availability, and the stability of the world's energy market. The research question is, will the United States be able to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power and developing nuclear weapons? The research method used is the "problem solution" approach. The problem is the United States does not want Iran to become a nuclear power; however, Iran continues to pursue its nuclear ambitions. The report looks at several courses of action available to the United States. It investigates and analyzes economic, diplomatic, regime change, and military intervention as potential courses of action. Each course of action is described and a probable outcome is predicted. Based on the predicted outcome, the action's effectiveness is evaluated, as well as its impact on US regional influence, regional stability, energy resource availability, and the stability of the world's energy market. Using the effectiveness and impact analysis, the viability of each course of action is assessed.