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Elementary Differential Equations, Second Edition is written with
the knowledge that there has been a dramatic change in the past
century in how solutions to differential equations are calculated.
However, the way the topic has been taught in introductory courses
has barely changed to reflect these advances, which leaves students
at a disadvantage. This second edition has been created to address
these changes and help instructors facilitate new teaching methods
and the latest tools, which includes computers. The text is
designed to help instructors who want to use computers in their
classrooms. It accomplishes this by emphasizing and integrating
computers in teaching elementary or ordinary differential
equations. Many examples and exercises included in the text require
the use of computer software to solve problems. It should be noted
that since instructors use their own preferred software, this book
has been written to be independent of any specific software
package. Features: Focuses on numerical methods and computing to
generate solutions Features extensive coverage of nonlinear
differential equations and nonlinear systems Includes software
programs to solve problems in the text which are located on the
author's website Contains a wider variety of non-mathematical
models than any competing textbook This second edition is a
valuable, up-to-date tool for instructors teaching courses about
differential equations. It serves as an excellent introductory
textbook for undergraduate students majoring in applied
mathematics, computer science, various engineering disciplines and
other sciences. They also will find that the textbook will aide
them greatly in their professional careers because of its
instructions on how to use computers to solve equations.
Suitable for those new to nonlinear editing as well as experienced
editors new to Final Cut Express, this book is an introduction to
Apple's editing software package and the digital video format in
general. You will come away with not only an in-depth knowledge of
how to use Final Cut Express, but also a deeper understanding of
the craft of editing and the underlying technical processes that
will serve you well in future projects.
Workflow, editing techniques, compositing, special effects, audio
tools, and output are explained in clear, jargon-free terms. The
book's emphasis is always on using Final Cut Express in the real
world, and as such it is the only book to go beyond the interface
to address crucial issues like proper setup, system configuration,
hardware, the Mac operating system, what equipment to purchase, and
troubleshooting common problems. Armed with this information, you
will sidestep problems and complete projects of exceptional
quality.
*Learn how to use Final Cut Express in the real world
*Offers a clear overview of the digital video format
*Suitable for new editors or experienced editors new to Final Cut
Express
First Published in 1999. This is Volume I of six of a series on
Anthropology and Psychology. Written in 1931, this book looks at
the psychology of the 'primitive' or a man who represents the
common stuff of human nature, in an attempt to close the divide
between anthropology and psychology. Two hypotheses, the existence
and activity of a racial unconscious as the fundamental basis of
cultural phenomena, and the overwhelming importance of a gregarious
instinct in the development of society are presented in this book.
Painting a complete picture of the history of the Everglades, The
Geology of the Everglades and Adjacent Areas brings together
theperspectives of various geoscientists to provides an overview of
the geology, paleontology, and paleoceanography of the Everglades
region. It emphasizes the upper 300 m of the geologic framework of
the area and gives insight into the local stratigraphy,
geomorphology, lithology, and historical geology. Building upon the
geologic nomenclature and stratigraphic sequences set down by the
Florida Geological Survey, the book includes redefinitions of some
previously poorly known formations, the chronological fine-tuning
of other poorly known units, and the description of 7 new members.
Designed to be a field guide as well as a reference, the book is
illustrated with photographs of exposed geologic sections,
stratotype localities, collection sites, and details of interesting
fossil beds. It contains 124 full-page illustrations with 69 black
and white figures, 43 black and white plates of index fossils, and
12 full color plates of simulated space shuttle images of Florida's
ancient seas and coastlines. This text is accompanied by
downloadable resources that feature animated maps along with a
Power Point presentation of simulated space shuttle imagery of
Eocene-to-Holocene Florida. The book is arranged by geologic time,
ranging from the late Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, and
Pleistocene to the Holocene. The authors place lithostratigraphic
descriptions of the geologic formations and members into this
chronological framework, along with the paleogeography of the seas
and lakes within which they were deposited. They also emphasize
biostratigraphy with over 1000 index fossils listed and over 400
illustrated. The book brings together information previously spread
through innumerable publications, saving you the time and effort it
would take to assemble and cross-reference multiple sources.
First Published in 1999. This is Volume I of six of a series on
Anthropology and Psychology. Written in 1931, this book looks at
the psychology of the 'primitive' or a man who represents the
common stuff of human nature, in an attempt to close the divide
between anthropology and psychology. Two hypotheses, the existence
and activity of a racial unconscious as the fundamental basis of
cultural phenomena, and the overwhelming importance of a gregarious
instinct in the development of society are presented in this book.
Painting a complete picture of the history of the Everglades, The
Geology of the Everglades and Adjacent Areas brings together
theperspectives of various geoscientists to provides an overview of
the geology, paleontology, and paleoceanography of the Everglades
region. It emphasizes the upper 300 m of the geologic framework of
the area and gives insight into the local stratigraphy,
geomorphology, lithology, and historical geology. Building upon the
geologic nomenclature and stratigraphic sequences set down by the
Florida Geological Survey, the book includes redefinitions of some
previously poorly known formations, the chronological fine-tuning
of other poorly known units, and the description of 7 new members.
Designed to be a field guide as well as a reference, the book is
illustrated with photographs of exposed geologic sections,
stratotype localities, collection sites, and details of interesting
fossil beds. It contains 124 full-page illustrations with 69 black
and white figures, 43 black and white plates of index fossils, and
12 full color plates of simulated space shuttle images of Florida's
ancient seas and coastlines. This text is accompanied by a CD-ROM
that features animated maps along with a Power Point presentation
of simulated space shuttle imagery of Eocene-to-Holocene
Florida.
The book is arranged by geologic time, ranging from the late
Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene to the
Holocene. The authors place lithostratigraphic descriptions of the
geologic formations and members into this chronological framework,
along with the paleogeography of the seas and lakes within which
they were deposited. They also emphasize biostratigraphy with over
1000 indexfossils listed and over 400 illustrated. The book brings
together information previously spread through innumerable
publications, saving you the time and effort it would take to
assemble and cross-reference multiple sources.
The Elgar Dictionary of Economic Quotations is a unique compendium
of quotations on subjects of interest to economists and those who
are generally intrigued by the social sciences. The coverage is not
merely confined to economists, but includes quotes from essayists,
jurists, philosophers, politicians, religious leaders,
revolutionaries, scientists, and numerous other important figures
who have contributed to our understanding of economic matters.
Presented in a highly readable format, this impressive volume
contains the thoughts and opinions of hundreds of individuals on
issues relating to the economy, government, money, poverty, wealth,
and a host of other important topics. Complemented by an extensive
list of references and comprehensive subject index, this dictionary
will be an invaluable source of reference for anyone who wants to
know the answer to the question, 'Who said what about that?'.
This book takes readers on a spectacular journey across North and
Mid-Wales in the thirty-year period from the mid-1950s onwards. In
full colour, it features scenic railway main lines and branches;
ports, canals and shipping including the Liverpool & North
Wales Steamship Company; cable and electric tramways; all manner of
connecting bus and coach services in urban and rural settings; and
a few surprises along the way. Highlights include superb views of
the trams owned by Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway;
long-gone branch lines; much-loved locomotive types; very rare
colour views of some Crosville bus types; and a remarkable assembly
of horse drawn, steam-powered and electrically-operated narrow
gauge railways which survived in industrial locations barely
changed in well over a century. These include the imposing slate
quarry settings of Dinorwic and Penrhyn, recorded by intrepid
photographers, who captured the arduous and dangerous working
conditions of the miners as well as the hustle and bustle of the
internal rail systems and their links to the coastal ports. The
historic nature of these sites has now been recognised globally,
with the awarding of UNESCO World Heritage status to the Slate
Landscape of Northwest Wales. With the authors drawing on their own
early personal memories, this book should evoke nostalgic memories
for local residents as well as for those who were fortunate enough
to have holidays or arrive as day-trippers. It will also hopefully
encourage today's travellers to seek out the spectacular
coastlines, dramatic hills and mountains, rolling countryside and
farmland - not to mention the Great Little Trains of Wales - for
which the region is renowned.
The Historical Atlas of Oklahoma has been an indispensable
reference for longer than four decades. Issued on the eve of the
Oklahoma Centennial, this fourth edition of the atlas is much more
than an updated version. Oklahoma authors Charles Robert Goins and
Danney Goble are joined by seventeen contributing scholars
(including natural and physical scientists) and other professionals
to present 119 topics. To explore each, one or more maps with
explanatory legends, tables, and graphs are paired with an
interpretive essay. Created by cartographer James H. Anderson, more
than 170 new maps - in full color - chart Oklahoma's rich and
varied history and current population trends. Like earlier
editions, the Atlas describes Oklahoma's landforms and natural
resources and traces the state's geographic history from the
earliest hunter-gatherer bands to today's mostly urban inhabitants.
New to this edition are maps exploring additional aspects of the
state's economy and its diverse society, politics, and culture,
such as black history, women's experiences, and the musicians,
writers, and other artists identified with the state. Reflecting
the most up-to-date information as of 2005 from the U.S. Census
Bureau and other sources, this new edition of the Historical Atlas
of Oklahoma will be an invaluable resource for scholars, teachers,
students, and any reader who wants to know more about the history
of Oklahoma.
Introduction to Mathematical Proofs helps students develop the
necessary skills to write clear, correct, and concise proofs.
Unlike similar textbooks, this one begins with logic since it is
the underlying language of mathematics and the basis of reasoned
arguments. The text then discusses deductive mathematical systems
and the systems of natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and
real numbers. It also covers elementary topics in set theory,
explores various properties of relations and functions, and proves
several theorems using induction. The final chapters introduce the
concept of cardinalities of sets and the concepts and proofs of
real analysis and group theory. In the appendix, the author
includes some basic guidelines to follow when writing proofs. This
new edition includes more than 125 new exercises in sections titled
More Challenging Exercises. Also, numerous examples illustrate in
detail how to write proofs and show how to solve problems. These
examples can serve as models for students to emulate when solving
exercises. Several biographical sketches and historical comments
have been included to enrich and enliven the text. Written in a
conversational style, yet maintaining the proper level of
mathematical rigor, this accessible book teaches students to reason
logically, read proofs critically, and write valid mathematical
proofs. It prepares them to succeed in more advanced mathematics
courses, such as abstract algebra and analysis.
Elementary Differential Equations, Second Edition is written with
the knowledge that there has been a dramatic change in the past
century in how solutions to differential equations are calculated.
However, the way the topic has been taught in introductory courses
has barely changed to reflect these advances, which leaves students
at a disadvantage. This second edition has been created to address
these changes and help instructors facilitate new teaching methods
and the latest tools, which includes computers. The text is
designed to help instructors who want to use computers in their
classrooms. It accomplishes this by emphasizing and integrating
computers in teaching elementary or ordinary differential
equations. Many examples and exercises included in the text require
the use of computer software to solve problems. It should be noted
that since instructors use their own preferred software, this book
has been written to be independent of any specific software
package. Features: Focuses on numerical methods and computing to
generate solutions Features extensive coverage of nonlinear
differential equations and nonlinear systems Includes software
programs to solve problems in the text which are located on the
author's website Contains a wider variety of non-mathematical
models than any competing textbook This second edition is a
valuable, up-to-date tool for instructors teaching courses about
differential equations. It serves as an excellent introductory
textbook for undergraduate students majoring in applied
mathematics, computer science, various engineering disciplines and
other sciences. They also will find that the textbook will aide
them greatly in their professional careers because of its
instructions on how to use computers to solve equations.
The Elgar Dictionary of Economic Quotations is a unique compendium
of quotations on subjects of interest to economists and those who
are generally intrigued by the social sciences. The coverage is not
merely confined to economists, but includes quotes from essayists,
jurists, philosophers, politicians, religious leaders,
revolutionaries, scientists, and numerous other important figures
who have contributed to our understanding of economic matters.
Presented in a highly readable format, this impressive volume
contains the thoughts and opinions of hundreds of individuals on
issues relating to the economy, government, money, poverty, wealth,
and a host of other important topics. Complemented by an extensive
list of references and comprehensive subject index, this dictionary
will be an invaluable source of reference for anyone who wants to
know the answer to the question, 'Who said what about that?'.
Merseyside can claim, with some justification, to have provided the
transport enthusiast with a greater variety of transport modes than
anywhere else in Britain. By the 1950s, with many long-standing
scenes about to disappear, photographers began faithfully to record
what they saw in colour. It is these images, including road, rail,
sea and other modes of transport, that illustrate this nostalgic
pictorial portrait of key aspects of the richly varied scene.
Taking the reader on a journey from Liverpool and its suburbs to
Birkenhead and Wallasey, with one small detour to include views of
the remarkable Runcorn Transporter Bridge, this book gives a
full-colour view of the historic transport that was part of the
Merseyside townscape from the 1950s to the 1970s.
In January of 1965, twenty-four-year-old U.S. Army sergeant Charles
Robert Jenkins abandoned his post in South Korea, walked across the
DMZ, and surrendered to communist North Korean soldiers standing
sentry along the world's most heavily militarized border. He
believed his action would get him back to the States and a short
jail sentence. Instead he found himself in another sort of prison,
where for forty years he suffered under one of the most brutal and
repressive regimes the world has known. This fast-paced, harrowing
tale, told plainly and simply by Jenkins (with journalist Jim
Frederick), takes the reader behind the North Korean curtain and
reveals the inner workings of its isolated society while offering a
powerful testament to the human spirit.
Suitable for those new to nonlinear editing as well as experienced
editors new to Final Cut Express, this book is an introduction to
Apple's editing software package and the digital video format in
general. You will come away with not only an in-depth knowledge of
how to use Final Cut Express, but also a deeper understanding of
the craft of editing and the underlying technical processes that
will serve you well in future projects. Workflow, editing
techniques, compositing, special effects, audio tools, and output
are explained in clear, jargon-free terms. The book's emphasis is
always on using Final Cut Express in the real world, and as such it
is the only book to go beyond the interface to address crucial
issues like proper setup, system configuration, hardware, the Mac
operating system, what equipment to purchase, and troubleshooting
common problems. Armed with this information, you will sidestep
problems and complete projects of exceptional quality.
The profusion of medieval churches in Norfolk provides not only
examples of beautiful church architecture, but also records life in
their communities and offers an insight into the history of
medieval England. The third revised and enlarged edition of The
Guide to Norfolk Churches contains an encyclopaedic glossary and a
detailed index, which contrbute to the comprehensive survey
provided by this guide. This indespensible guide to the 'living'
medieval churches of Norfolk helps the visitor to understand both
the general features of churches and the unique aspects of those in
different areas. The guide is generously illustrated with
photographs, line drawings and a detailed map to aid in locating
each church within the county. The expanded reference section is
designed to answer a host of questions which may tease the church
visitor. For example, what symbols are used to represent particular
saints? Why do so many Norfolk churches stand isolated from their
villages? And why does the pagan Green Man find a place in our
Christian churches? This book provides the answers to these and
other questions. Written by enthusiasts for both the churches and
the county in which they stand, the great appeal of this guide is
that, once the code of church architecture has been broken and the
language learned, every church, be it ever so humble, is shown to
be unique, with its own story to offer. This guide provides the
key. "In this, his revised guide to Norfolk churches, Mr Mortlock
has provided us with a fascinating and illuminating description of
each and every one he has visited. Armed with this guide the
visitor cannot fail to enjoy exploring our lovely churches and
having done so, it is my earnest hope that he or she will be
inspired to lend their support to these marvellous symbols of our
heritage." From the Foreword by the Countess of Leicester
"This story by Robert Jenkins of his four decades in North Korea
represents a rare opportunity to view life in one of the most
reclusive societies in the world, offering unprecedented insights
for both specialists and the general reader."--Robert Scalapino,
University of California, Berkeley
"This is an incredible story of betrayal, love and the search for
redemption. Robert Jenkins is a modern-day Robinson Crusoe,
isolated from the outside world, and relying on his wits to survive
in a nightmarish parody of a nation where nothing is as it seems.
Living in constant fear and violence, Jenkins's efforts to grow
food, dig a well, heat his home, generate electricity and to find
companionship, trust and ultimately love, lend this rough and ready
narrative an unexpected depth. Set within the bizarre and Orwellian
surroundings of North Korea during the late 20th century, Jenkins's
account is like no other I've ever read."--Jasper Becker, author of
"Rogue Regime: The Continuing Threat of North Korea"
"Charles Jenkins' memoir is a genuinely unique account of the only
American ever to live in North Korea for most of his life and
return to write about it. Part biography, part eyewitness
testimony, part apology, this book takes Mr. Jenkins from a
childhood in the segregated South to a U.S. Army ruling the roost
in South Korea in the 1950s, to a North Korea that saw him as a
real-life Martian, but a valuable one for use in Cold War
propaganda."--Bruce Cummings, Chairman of the History Department at
the University of Chicago
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