This introductory book directs the reader to a selection of useful elementary numerical algorithms on a reasonably sound theoretical basis, built up within the text. The primary aim is to develop algorithmic thinking -- emphasizing long living computational concepts over fast changing software issues. The guiding principle is to explain modern numerical analysis concepts applicable in complex scientific computing at much simpler model problems. For example, the two adaptive techniques in numerical quadrature elaborated here carry the germs for either extrapolation methods or multigrid methods in differential equations, which are not treated here. The presentation draws on geometrical intuition wherever appropriate, supported by a large number of illustrations. Numerous exercises are included for further practice and improved understanding. This text will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers in mathematics, computer science, science, and engineering. At the same time it is addressed to practical computational scientists who, via self-study, wish to become acquainted with modern concepts of numerical analysis and scientific computing on an elementary level. Sole prerequisite is undergraduate knowledge in Linear Algebra and Calculus.

This book introduces the main topics of modern numerical analysis: sequence of linear equations, error analysis, least squares, nonlinear systems, symmetric eigenvalue problems, three-term recursions, interpolation and approximation, large systems and numerical integrations. The presentation draws on geometrical intuition wherever appropriate and is supported by a large number of illustrations, exercises, and examples.

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2, University of Kassel (Anglistik), course: W. Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew, 11 entries in the bibliography, language: English, comment: Investigates the educational methods of Petruccio in taming Kate - the shrew, abstract: Shakespeare explores the theme of comic sexual warfare between men and women in The Taming of the Shrew, says Francois Laroque (1997, p. 64). Shakespeare's play consists of a frame tale which introduces two interlinked plots. The frame story deals with a poor tinker, Christopher Sly, who is found drunkenly by a nobleman. This nobleman enjoys to play a joke on the poor tinker's expense making him believe he is a nobleman with all the luxury of servants, a wife, fine food and drink at his command. In this way, Christopher Sly comes into the joy of watching a troupe of players enact a "comedy of courtship and marriage involving two lines of action" on the order of the true nobleman. The first line of action is concerned with Katherine, the elder sister of the Minola siblings, who "is 'tamed' by a strong-willed, fortune-seeking suitor named Petruchio" (Howard, J.E., 1997, p. 133). The second, however, deals with Bianca Minola, the younger daughter of Baptista Minola, the father of the two. She is wooed by three different adoring suitors at a time and "eventually elopes with one of them without her father's knowledge or consent." (Ibid). Catherine Bates (2002, p. 108), however, regards The Taming of the Shrew as being a brisk comedy which is laid on to entertain the drunken Christopher Sly. Edward Berry (2002, pp. 123-138), nevertheless, sees Katherine being the shrew who is "mocked, abused, and tormented into submission by Petruchio (Ibid, p. 124). Edward Berry also states that "the play in which Katherine is tamed is a play within a play, performed at the request of a hunting lord, who uses it to show the beggar, Christopher

Hausarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Anderes, einseitig bedruckt, Note: 2, Universitat Kassel (Anglistik), Veranstaltung: The Interaction of Interest and Strategies in EFL Reading, 34 Eintragungen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: When learning a language, reading is one of the most important skills students need to acquire. In order to screen this importance, this research paper focuses on reading comprehension dealing with it as a process, with the relation of motivation as well as interest and reading comprehension, and lastly, with learning techniques and strategies concerning reading comprehension. After having given an overview of the theory of reading comprehension, this paper wants to transfer the essential key thoughts into language teaching and learning in school.

Examensarbeit aus dem Jahr 2003 im Fachbereich Sport - Sportpsychologie, Note: Sehr gut, Universitat Kassel (Institut fur Sport und Sportwissenschaft), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Klettersport ist in seiner grundlegendsten Form Natursport. Viele Klettersportler bewegen sich somit ofters in der freien Natur an exponierten Felsen, deren Pflanzen- und Tierwelt oft ebenso aussergewohnlich sind wie ihre Felsstruktur selbst. Diese Arbeit beleuchtet zunachst das Klettern an sich als Sport, um somit Einblicke in die Welt der Kletternden zu bekommen. Anschliessend werden die Begriffe Umweltbewusstsein und Umweltverhalten naher untersucht, um schliesslich das kletterspezifische Umweltbewusstsein und -verhalten von Kletternden anhand einer empirischen Studie genauer zu betracht